Prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly
The singer, 56, wouldn't be eligible for release until he was about 100 if a Chicago judge goes along and adds it to the 30 years Kelly's already serving after a New York conviction.
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Singer R. Kelly has been denied a new federal trial in Chicago
Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2022 on nine counts that included "sexual exploitation of children."
R. Kelly to pay $300,000 to victim in sex crimes case
A restitution order that was still being finalized is meant to cover the cost of treatment for herpes and psychotherapy.
R. Kelly convicted on several child pornography charges
Kelly, 55, was found guilty on three counts of child pornography and three counts of child enticement.
Package explodes on Northeastern U. campus
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Closing arguments to start next week in latest R. Kelly trial
The defense for R. Kelly and two co-defendants rested Friday at the R&B singer's trial on charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex.
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Justice Department suggests Trump team misled investigators on Mar-a-Lago documents; Prosecutors rest case in R.Kelly's federal trial
Opening statements in latest R. Kelly trial
Opening statements began Wednesday in Chicago in a federal trial for R. Kelly. He's accused of enticing of minors for sex, producing child pornography and rigging his 2008 pornography trial. Jim DeRogatis, journalist and author of "Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly," first broke the story for the Chicago Sun Times back in 2000, and he joins CBS News to discuss this latest case.
Shooting outside Illinois Six Flags injures 3
Three people were injured in a shooting outside Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, near Chicago. A federal trial for R Kelly is set to begin in Chicago. A key witness in the child porn case is expected to testify that she and Kelly had sex on camera when she was 14. And a U.S. congressional delegation is in Taiwan on the heels of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit earlier this month.
R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
R. Kelly suing prison after lawyers say he was placed on suicide watch
The lawyers allege that there is no reason for Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to put the 55-year-old Kelly on suicide watch, and that doing so is causing "real and lasting harm" to the singer.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Disgraced former R&B singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a decades-long sex trafficking operation. He appeared in a New York City court Wednesday, where survivors of his abuse gave emotional accounts of their pain and suffering. National correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with two of those survivors and reports on both the sentencing and its impact.
Sentencing goals revealed for R. Kelly
Prosecutors are recommending that singer R. Kelly should spend more than 25 years in prison for sex trafficking. Sentencing is slated for later this month. Former President Trump, his son Don Jr. and daughter Ivanka have agreed to answer questions under oath next month in the New York attorney general’s probe of his business practices. And the Foo Fighters say two concerts in September will honor late bandmate Taylor Hawkins.
A look at Gayle King’s 10 years at CBS News
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King is celebrating her 10-year anniversary with CBS News. Over this past decade, she has been on the ground sharing many important stories, including the separation of migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border, the billionaire space race, the murder of George Floyd, the R. Kelly case, and many more.
YouTube removes R. Kelly's official channels
The company said the decision was based on the singer abusing his power in the music industry to commit crimes.
R. Kelly survivor discusses leaving singer
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R. Kelly survivor details rules the singer set out for her
Clary, who defended Kelly in a 2019 interview, sat down once again with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to detail some of the abuse in the relationship and how she got out of it.
R. Kelly survivor discusses relationship with family
In an interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King, R. Kelly survivor Azriel Clary spoke about how her relationship with her father and brother was negatively impacted by Kelly’s controlling behavior.
R. Kelly survivor details rules the singer imposed
In an interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King, Azriel Clary, who testified against R. Kelly at his racketeering trial, says that the disgraced singer had strict rules about what she and other women could wear and who they were allowed to speak to.
Accuser Azriel Clary says R. Kelly coached her before 2019 interview
During R. Kelly's trial, Clary testified that he began sexually abusing her when she was 17 years old.
Azriel Clary on testifying against R. Kelly
Azriel Clary sat down with Gayle King for her first interview since testifying against disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly. Clary, who was a minor when she first met Kelly, previously defended him in an interview with King in 2019. This is her first interview since R. Kelly was found guilty on all nine counts against him, including racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Azriel Clary speaks out
Azriel Clary sat down with Gayle King for her first interview since testifying against disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly. Clary, who was a minor when she first met Kelly, previously defended him in an interview with King in 2019. This is her first interview since R. Kelly was found guilty on all nine counts against him, including racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
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Congress working to avert government shutdown; R. Kelly accuser speaks out in exclusive interview
R. Kelly accuser says his staff "tried to warn him" about behavior
"People tried to warn him. People tried to help him," Azriel Clary said.
CBS News exclusive: R. Kelly accuser speaks out
Azriel Clary, who was in a relationship with R. Kelly and testified against the singer at his sex trafficking trial, said "he knows that he is guilty." Clary sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss the case.
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China's vessel overtook the U.S. ship and then veered across its bow at a distance of 150 yards in an "unsafe manner," according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Manchin on his political future: "Everything's on the table"
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, has not said whether he'll run for reelection in 2024.
Missing resident from collapsed Iowa apartment building found dead
The body of Branden Colvin, a 42-year-old resident of the building that partially collapsed last weekend in Davenport, Iowa, has been found.
Judge rules Tennessee law restricting drag shows is unconstitutional
The judge said Tennessee's law is "unconstitutionally vague and overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement."
GOP rep. says he's not ruling out a government shutdown
A shutdown would occur if Congress doesn't approve or extend government funding in the fall.
Affirmative action opponents, supporters debate "colorblind" college admissions
With the Supreme Court poised to decide two cases challenging the consideration of race in college and university admissions, advocates both for and against discuss maintaining or eliminating the policy.
Mark Hamill on "The Machine," Luke Skywalker, and supporting Ukraine
The actor famous for playing a Jedi confronting his father in a galaxy far, far away talks about fame from "Star Wars"; playing a father himself in Bert Kreischer's new comedy; and lending his voice to defending Ukraine.
FedEx: A 50-year revolution of business
When Fred Smith, a former Marine captain and decorated Vietnam veteran, started his next-day delivery company in 1973, he flew less than 190 packages to customers. Today the FedEx fleet moves 15 million packages a day to more than 200 countries around the world.
Poisoned cheesecake used as a weapon a first for NY investigators
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Judge rules Tennessee law restricting drag shows is unconstitutional
The judge said Tennessee's law is "unconstitutionally vague and overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement."
Woman dead, 6 others hurt in shooting at Chicago memorial
A woman was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a memorial event on Chicago's West Side early on Sunday.
Manchin on his political future: "Everything's on the table"
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, has not said whether he'll run for reelection in 2024.
Missing resident from collapsed Iowa apartment building found dead
The body of Branden Colvin, a 42-year-old resident of the building that partially collapsed last weekend in Davenport, Iowa, has been found.
GOP rep. says he's not ruling out a government shutdown
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The following is a transcript of an interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 4, 2023.
FedEx: A 50-year revolution of business
When Fred Smith, a former Marine captain and decorated Vietnam veteran, started his next-day delivery company in 1973, he flew less than 190 packages to customers. Today the FedEx fleet moves 15 million packages a day to more than 200 countries around the world.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
AI eliminated nearly 4,000 jobs last month, report says
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
Another major insurer is halting new policy sales in California
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 4, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Louisiana Republican Rep. Garret Graves and West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin join Margaret Brennan.
Manchin on his political future: "Everything's on the table"
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, has not said whether he'll run for reelection in 2024.
GOP rep. says he's not ruling out a government shutdown
A shutdown would occur if Congress doesn't approve or extend government funding in the fall.
Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 4, 2023.
Transcript: Sen. Joe Manchin on "Face the Nation," June 4, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Joe Manchin, Democrat of West Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 4, 2023.
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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
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Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
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Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
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Signal system error caused deadly India train accident, official says
The error caused a train in India to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train on Friday night.
Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 4, 2023.
China defends intercepting U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait
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Political clashes in Senegal leaves 15 dead
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3 Israeli soldiers killed in gun battle at Egyptian border
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The actor famous for playing a Jedi confronting his father in a galaxy far, far away talks about fame from "Star Wars"; playing a father himself in Bert Kreischer's new comedy; and lending his voice to defending Ukraine.
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The actor famous for starring as a Jedi confronting his father in a galaxy far, far away, is now playing the father of Bert Kreischer, a comedian in trouble with the Russian mob, in the comedy "The Machine." Correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with Hamill to talk about being launched into the stratosphere with "Star Wars"; putting fame in perspective; and being a voice of hope to the people of Ukraine.
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What jobs are safe from AI?
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How to protect your home security camera from hackers
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Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
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Multiple rare sightings of wolverine in California confirmed
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Arizona is limiting new construction around Phoenix as the state's water supply continues to dwindle. State officials say there isn't enough groundwater for housing construction that's already been approved. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
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Ukraine's envoy: "We definitely need more"
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