Manafort defense grills star witness about extramarital affair, embezzlement
Rick Gates admitted to having an apartment in London to facilitate an extramarital affair, but denied that he used embezzled funds for the tryst
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Paul Manafort trial Day 6: Rick Gates admits he had affair, flat in London
Manafort's fraud trial enters Day 6 in Alexandria, Virginia. His former business associate made dramatic revelations on the stand Tuesday
Gates says he committed crimes with Manafort
Rick Gates, the star witness in Paul Manafort's fraud trial, will testify again on Tuesday after telling jurors he and Manafort broke the law together. Gates, a former deputy chairman of the Trump campaign, became its first senior official to admit criminal activity while under oath. Paula Reid reports.
Rick Gates testifies in Paul Manafort trial
Rick Gates took the stand in Paul Manafort's trial Monday. He is a key witness for the prosecution in the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. Gates admitted to crimes he committed in the past with Manafort. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest from Alexandria, Virginia.
Rick Gates admits to committing crimes with Paul Manafort
Gates testified Monday that he and Manafort had 15 foreign accounts they didn't report to the U.S. government, and knew that was illegal
Paul Manafort's accountant testifies
Paul Manafort's accountant Cindy Laporta testified Friday that she help falsify records for her client. Manafort is currently on trial for banking and tax fraud, among other charges, for transactions related to work he did with a Ukrainian political party with ties to Russia. Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson gives her analysis of the proceedings so far.
Ex-Trump campaign official likely to testify
It's day three in the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. Rick Gates, a former Trump campaign official and Manafort's former business partner, is now expected to take the stand. CBS News' Paula Reid has more on the latest developments out of the Manafort trial from Alexandria, Virginia.
Paul Manafort trial begins
Tuesday was the first day of Paul Manafort's trial for charges related to financial fraud. Jurors were selected and the prosecution and defense team gave opening statements. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid was there and joins CBSN to discuss.
Special counsel's case against Paul Manafort
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's trial got underway this morning in Virginia. Manafort is accused of financial crimes in connection with political lobbying work her performed in Ukraine. Manafort's attorney tells CBS News there is "no chance" he will cooperate. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss what's at stake in the trial.
Paul Manafort fraud trial begins
Prosecutors are beginning their first trial against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. He is accused of financial fraud related to income from lobbying work he performed for a pro-Russia political party in Ukraine. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the trial.
Manafort ordered to jail
A federal judge ordered former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort to jail on Friday on charges that he tampered with witnesses for an upcoming trial in which he faces several charges. President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani says the president could issue pardons in connection with the Mueller investigation, but he has agreed to wait until the probe ends. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Former Trump campaign chairman's ex-son-in-law cuts plea deal: Report
The former son-in-law of the former Trump campaign manager has cut a deal with prosecutors, according to Reuters
Special counsel served Paul Manafort with new search warrants in March
The court documents list search warrants against various properties, a storage unit, bank accounts, email addresses and devices
Mueller's Russia probe shows it pays to cooperate
For those charged in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, cooperation may be their best bet
Gates' communications
Special counsel Robert Mueller late Tuesday provided the first known link between the Trump campaign and Russia. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss what kind of information former aide Rick Gates could provide and whether the president could be held accountable for things that happened under his watch.
Special counsel: Manafort, Gates worked with Russian spy
New court filing says Trump deputy campaign chairman knowingly working with an individual with ties to Russian intelligence during the campaign
Latest Mueller indictment could pose risks for banks
Recently filed federal charges against Paul Manafort could pose legal and regulatory risks for the banks that loaned him millions of dollars against his N.Y. real estate
Former Trump campaign official Rick Gates pleads guilty in special counsel investigation
Gates pleaded guilty to conspiracy and to making false statements
Man accused of lying in Russia probe pleads guilty
Special counsel Robert Mueller has charged Alex Van Der Zwaan
Ex-Trump aide expected to plead guilty in Russia probe
Gates was indicted by a federal grand jury back in October as part of Mueller's Russia probe
Court filings: "Additional criminal conduct" unearthed against former Trump campaign chairman
The alleged new crimes included a series of bank frauds and bank fraud conspiracies, at least part of which related to a mortgage on his Fairfax, Va. property
DOJ asks judge to toss lawsuit from Paul Manafort
Government lawyers say special counsel Robert Mueller has been operating appropriately and has not exceeded his authority
Attorneys for Paul Manafort associate Rick Gates seek to withdraw from case
Gates and Manafort were indicted for conspiracy to launder money, false statements surrounding the Foreign Agents Registration Act and other charges in October
Paul Manafort, Rick Gates back in U.S. District Court, trial date delayed
Former Trump campaign chairman and his onetime business associate were both indicted as part of Robert Mueller's probe in to Russian meddling in the 2016 election
Judge chastises Rick Gates for legal defense fundraiser
The judge asked Gates to explain how a video he recorded doesn't violate the gag order she issued
2 dead, at least 1 missing after Grand Canyon hit by flash floods
Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, causing "extensive damage" to the park's water infrastructure.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
Guilty verdict in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
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Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
President Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran hard after it targeted American bases, which Tehran said was in retaliation for U.S. attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Supreme Court continues to allow construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Tropical Storm Edouard threatens Louisiana, Texas coasts
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for parts of the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices?
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
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St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
Guilty verdict in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
3 friends went hiking in the Grand Canyon. 1 died, 2 were reported missing.
At least two people were killed after flash floods swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend.
Woman says she saw through alleged 49ers fraudster's claims: "Too good to be true"
Federal authorities allege that Daejon Love posed as an NFL player and real estate investor to defraud more than two dozen women of $1.3 million.
E&Y to award $100 million in bonuses for workers who show people skills
Management consulting firm EY said it will reward employees who demonstrate human skills, such as business acumen and judgment.
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E&Y to award $100 million in bonuses for workers who show people skills
Management consulting firm EY said it will reward employees who demonstrate human skills, such as business acumen and judgment.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge scheme
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices?
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos for life after suspicious trades
George Santos faces a lifetime ban from Kalshi after failing to cooperate with the prediction market's investigation into his alleged unlawful trades.
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U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
Supreme Court continues to allow construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
Judge orders National Guard shooting suspect to be force-fed
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused last year of fatally shooting a National Guard member and severely injuring another, has been refusing to eat for months while in government custody.
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Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on 9/11 invite scrutiny of past remarks
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response.
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Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Spectator calls low stadium flyover a top life moment: "Amazing"
An extremely low flyover above a rugby stadium in South Africa has left many people asking: How low is too low?
Families of those missing after Nepal floods struggle to cling to hope as death toll passes 1,000
As the death toll from the Nepal floods passes 1000, Americans with loved ones among the nearly 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
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Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
President Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran hard after it targeted American bases, which Tehran said was in retaliation for U.S. attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
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John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins to discuss the case.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's 2027 Met Gala exhibit has been canceled, both he and the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday, following weeks of scrutiny for his past antisemitic and racist remarks.
Tommy Davidson on "The Varnell Hill Show"
Tommy Davidson, who starred in "Martin," sits down with "CBS Mornings" and gets emotional about his spinoff, "The Varnell Hill Show," and the hard work behind it. Plus, he sings out the show as Varnell in "Martin."
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St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
Data center controversy grips St. Louis
Tech companies pour trillions of dollars into new data centers, the backbone of the AI boom. But many communities across the U.S. are rejecting them. A recent Gallup poll found that more than 70% of Americans don't want data centers in their area. St. Louis is in the middle of the national fight, and Tony Dokoupil takes a visit.
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.
A look at data centers' public image
Residents in Southaven, Mississippi, told CBS News reporter Lauren Fitchen that their local AI data center is causing noise and air pollution, and they are working to fight back. Greg Matusky, the owner and founder of public relations agency Gregory, which works with AI companies to try to improve their public image, joins CBS News to discuss.
FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge scheme
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Times Square stabbing victim and suspect dead
One of the two people stabbed in Times Square on Monday has died, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says. The suspect is also dead after being shot by police.
Guilty verdict in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
Police shooting in Times Square
Warning: Disturbing footage. NYPD officers opened fire on a woman allegedly wielding at least one knife in Times Square on Monday. Tom Hanson reports from New York City.
NYPD investigating Times Square police shooting
The New York City Police Department is investigating after officers shot a woman in Times Square, who they say stabbed two people. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Footage of Nepal search and rescue efforts
On Monday, search, rescue and recovery efforts continued in Nepal after the devastating floods last week. Around 4,200 people are still missing and at least 903 people have been killed, according to Nepal's national disaster agency. Videos show some of the efforts.
Could an American man win this year's U.S. Open
The Athletic's Lukas Weese joins CBS News to discuss who has the best chances with the U.S. Open tennis tournament underway in New York City.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Times Square stabbing victim and suspect dead
One of the two people stabbed in Times Square on Monday has died, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says. The suspect is also dead after being shot by police.