A victim warns that her rapist "will offend again" after he avoids jail time
Christopher Belter pleaded guilty to sex crimes against four teenage girls. He was sentenced to eight years of probation.
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Man who pleaded guilty to rape avoids jail time
Christopher Belter pleaded guilty to raping and sexually assaulting four teenage girls. He was sentenced to probation instead of jail time. One of his victims is speaking out. Mola Lenghi shares her story.
Preview: Kesha's Note to Self
Singer-songwriter Kesha writes a letter to her 18-year-old self, sharing her story of success but also struggles with self love. Watch the full piece Thursday, Aug. 9, 2017, on "CBS This Morning," which airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. EST/PST on CBS.
Kansas woman convened grand jury
A grand jury convened by a private citizen to investigate her rape accusation against a former college classmate is declining to press new charges in the case. Madison Smith reported her assault in February of 2018, but took matters into her own hands after a prosecutor declined to pursue sex crime charges. She joins CBSN's Lana Zak to share her story.
Former Fox News host Ed Henry accused of rape
There are new allegations that sexual misconduct continued at Fox News Channel, years after the revelations that led to the departure of CEO Roger Ailes. Former White House correspondent and anchor Ed Henry is among those mentioned in the new complaint. He was fired three weeks ago, shortly after the new claims against him first surfaced. The lawsuit also accuses current on-air personalities, including Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity, of sexual harassment. The network says the claims against those men are "false, patently frivolous and utterly devoid of any merit." Jericka Duncan spoke to the two women making the allegations, including one who says Henry raped her.
California bans secret condom removal during sex
The two new laws enhance punishment for those who rape their spouses and make it a sexual battery offense of someone to remove a condom during sex without consent.
Protests erupt over fraternity sex assault claims
Students at University of Massachusetts Amherst gathered in front of a fraternity house to protest an alleged sexual assault. Students say there is a culture of rape, harassment and secrecy on campus. Nikki Battiste shares more.
Rolling Stone defamation trial
A jury in Charlottesville, Virginia found Rolling Stone magazine, its publisher and a reporter responsible for defamation for the now discredited story about a gang rape at the University of Virginia. Chip Reid reports.
Vow of swift justice after yet another brutal rape-murder in India
Horrific attack on a woman in Mumbai bears a grim resemblance to the 2012 case that first shone a spotlight on India's chronic problem with violence against women.
Texas governor vows to "eliminate" rapists in defense of abortion law
Governor Greg Abbott said that the state will "eliminate all rapists from the streets of Texas by aggressively going out and arresting them."
Nebraska fraternity suspended for alleged rape of 17-year-old
The chapter of Phi Gamma Delta just finished a three-year suspension for a pattern of inappropriate conduct, including sexual harassment. Now, they're suspended for an alleged rape by a member.
WorldView: Taliban seizes 5 Afghan cities
The Taliban has now seized five regional capitals in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, wildfires forced people to flee their homes on the Greek island of Evia, and Chinese tech giant Alibaba fired a manager accused of rape. Also, an American imprisoned in Russia, Paul Whelan, was released from solitary confinement. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with those headlines from around the world.
Weinstein pleads not guilty in LA case
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court Wednesday to 11 sex crime counts involving five women. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty in L.A. court to sex assaults
The disgraced movie mogul, convicted last year by a New York jury, is facing additional rape charges in California.
Biden backs reform to military sex assault prosecutions
President Biden has formally approved a report calling for major changes in the way the military investigates sexual assaults within the ranks. David Martin reports.
Ethiopia holds elections amid Tigray crisis
Ethiopians went to the polls Monday as the country's northern Tigray region faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. The fighting in Tigray has killed thousands of people and displaced millions since last November, and the United Nations said more than 350,000 people in the conflict-torn region are starving. Michelle Gavin, a senior fellow for Africa studies for the Council on Foreign Relations, joined CBSN to discuss.
Humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region
Ethiopia's northern Tigray region is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. There have been reports of systematic rape of women and girls and the use of starvation as a weapon of war. Lynsey Addario, a photojournalist who went to Ethiopia, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the atrocities she witnessed in the region.
Humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray at "tipping point"
Saying "there is now famine in Tigray," U.N.'s relief chief accuses Eritrean soldiers of using "starvation as a weapon of war." He also describes the continuing mass rape of Tigray's women and violence against aid workers.
Police officer on trial for U.K. woman murder
A London police officer has pleaded guilty to the rape and kidnapping of Sarah Everard, the 33-year-old marketing executive whose killing in March touched off national anger across the U.K. at male violence against women. Roxana Saberi brings the latest on the officer’s murder trial.
London police officer admits attacking woman
London Metropolitan Police Officer Wayne Couzens pleaded guilty to charges of kidnapping and rape for the attack on Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive who was found dead in March, sparking widespread protests. Read more here.
Trump not liable for "crude remarks" about rape accuser, DOJ argues
Justice Department lawyers say the U.S. should be the defendant in a defamation suit by E. Jean Carroll after he denied her claim.
Remains of over 200 indigenous children found
The remains of 215 Indigenous children have been found in a mass grave on the grounds of a former residential school in Canada. Investigations found that many of the children who attended the school had suffered from physical abuse, rape and malnutrition.
Rape suspect poisons self
Police say a California rape suspect fatally poisoned himself while leading officers on a slow-speed chase along a highway in Ventura Wednesday morning. Jasmine Viel reports for CBS Los Angeles.
Woman alleges NYPD officers raped her
The case of two New York City police officers accused of rape is highlighting possible loopholes in some states' legal systems. Criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor Vinoo Varghese joined CBSN with more on the case.
NYPD rape accusations
The case of a 19-year-old woman who says she was raped in the back of an unmarked NYPD van is drawing attention to a loophole that could allow police to avoid rape conviction. Attorney Wendy Patrick spoke to CBSN about why the former detectives' claim that Anna Chambers consented to sex while she was under arrest may not hold up in court.
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Iran strikes another ship in Strait of Hormuz as Israel steps up Lebanon attacks
Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for a strike in the south that killed at least nine people, including children, according to the health ministry.
Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii's Big Island as a Category 1 storm. Maps show its path.
Hurricane Lala on Saturday slammed Hawaii's Big Island as a Category 1 storm, where it was bringing heavy rain and the possibility of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.
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Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister who is widely credited as the architect of the country's modern war-fighting strategy, told CBS News in an exclusive interview that he believes Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia.
Indiana storms linked to 5 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett urged residents along the White River to evacuate on Saturday.
Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after earthquake
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he called President Trump and asked him to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation.
Construction workers find $10 million gold stash in renovations
Police issued a warning telling "gold prospectors" to stay away from the construction site
5 people injured in shooting at Virginia State University, 1 suspect arrested
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Indiana storms linked to 5 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett urged residents along the White River to evacuate on Saturday.
American Kate Douglass sets 50-meter freestyle world record at Pan Pacific
Kate Douglass, 24, is a five-time Olympic medalist.
5 people injured in shooting at Virginia State University, 1 suspect arrested
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
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Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers — here's what to know.
Walmart tomato soup kits recalled over Listeria risk, FDA says
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
See how much renters pay for a 2-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities
Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.
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South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.
Army temporarily grounds Apache helicopter training flights after deadly crash
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
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Inside "the Pool": Fugitive arrested in alleged cross-border car trade scheme
Along the Texas-Mexico border, prosecutors say a group of businessmen found a way to monopolize the trade of used cars — a scheme called "the Pool." This week, authorities say they caught one alleged member.
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Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C.
The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial.
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Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Norah O'Donnell: I take testosterone. Here's why.
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
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Fired Ukrainian defense minister says Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister who is widely credited as the architect of the country's modern war-fighting strategy, told CBS News in an exclusive interview that he believes Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia.
Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after earthquake
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he called President Trump and asked him to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation.
Liechtenstein moves to change succession laws, paves way for women on throne
The change shouldn't affect the top of the line of Liechtenstein's royal house succession in the immediate future.
Father and young sons rescued after 16 hours stranded off Thai island
The father and his two sons had rented a jet ski from a local operator, but failed to return it at the agreed time.
Construction workers find $10 million gold stash in renovations
Police issued a warning telling "gold prospectors" to stay away from the construction site
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Rain floods the Midwest as Lala looms over Hawaii. We look inside a spy satellite company. Plus, Putin's meeting with President Trump, a year later.
Elizabeth Cook sings "Girls of Atomic City"
Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Girls of Atomic City."
Elizabeth Cook takes us to "Sunset Promenade"
Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Sunset Promenade."
Elizabeth Cook sings "Razorwire Wall"
Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Razorwire Wall."
Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris on new film
Emmy-winner Jeff Daniels stars as President Ronald Reagan and Jared Harris portrays Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in "The Brink of War," a film that portrays the two leaders at the 1986 Reykjavik Summit. Daniels and Harris share their experiences playing these two historical figures amid a period of high political tension.
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The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority
France's social media ban, which was due to take effect on Sept. 1, would have barred younger users from networks such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
Using AI in your romantic relationships
AI is making its way into people's love lives - some say it has helped to improve their conversations while others have used it to end a relationship. Dr. Sue Varma discusses how to use AI properly, set boundaries and identify warning signs of becoming too emotionally dependent.
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Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
How a total solar eclipse stopped a war
Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Violent crime down in big cities
Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.
5 hurt in Virginia State University shooting
Police say multiple suspects were involved in the Virginia State University campus shooting that wounded five on Saturday.
Mozart statuettes snatched in classical caper
To celebrate Mozart's 270th birthday this year, German artist Ottmar Hörl made 320 statuettes of the composer and his dog, Pimperl, placing them around Salzburg, Austria. However, the statuettes have been pilfered.
Italian art heist foiled
Five accused thieves are under arrest after police say they took $10 million worth of art from a private museum in an Italian villa.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Watch: Powerful earthquake rocks Indonesia
At least 47 people died Saturday after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, with authorities warning the death toll is likely to rise. Videos captured the devastating shocks and aftermath.
New hope in California eagles' nest
A beloved Southern California eagle's passing broke the hearts of fans who had been watching her through a camera for over a decade. But new images inspire hope. Joy Benedict has the story.
Interview with ousted Ukrainian war minister
Aidan Stretch sits down with ousted Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov to get his take on the war with Russia as protests continue over his dismissal.
Violent crime down in big cities
Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.
5 hurt in Virginia State University shooting
Police say multiple suspects were involved in the Virginia State University campus shooting that wounded five on Saturday.