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Attorney General Barr skips House hearing on Mueller report; Museum exhibit honors Holocaust survivors.
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Judge questions scope of Mueller probe
President Trump's former campaign manager is still facing charges filed by special counsel Robert Mueller. A federal judge did not dismiss the indictment of Paul Manafort, but he was skeptical of Mueller's authority in the case. Jeff Pegues reports.
What's next for Russia probe?
CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss reports that the first charges have been filed in the investigation of Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Justice Department to defend Trump in defamation suit
House Democrats are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to reconsider the Justice Department's decision to take up the defense of former President Trump in a defamation lawsuit. The 2019 suit was filed by writer E. Jean Carroll after Mr. Trump denied her allegations of rape. Politico's senior legal affairs contributor Josh Gerstein joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on how the Biden administration is justifying that decision, and a battle to keep secret a memo that details former Attorney General William Barr's decision not to charge the former president with obstruction following the Mueller probe.
Robert Mueller to help teach course on Russia investigation
The six-session class is called "The Mueller Report and the Role of the Special Counsel."
Top political news: Trump vs. Mueller
Some lawmakers are responding to the possibility that President Trump could fire special counsel Robert Mueller. The president sent a series of tweets this weekend attacking the Russia investigation. His criticisms came after Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe on Friday. Caitlin Huey-Burns, national political reporter for RealClearPolitics, joins CBSN with the latest developments in Washington.
Trump lashes out at Mueller
In a series of tweets over the weekend, President Trump addressed special counsel Robert Mueller by name and attacked his investigation's credibility. Monday, Mr. Trump called the Russia probe a "total witch hunt." CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
3/19/18: Red and Blue
President Trump unveils opioid plan in New Hampshire; Lara Logan: People risked a lot to cover the Iraq war.
New Trump attorney a critic of the FBI
President Trump has been busy airing his frustration with the special counsel's investigation into Russian meddling. The president has also hired a new attorney who has been a tough critic of the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett has the latest.
Trump supporter turn out for Republicans
Dan Balz, Susan Davis, and Mark Landler discuss the Mueller investigation and President Trump's decision to fire Rex Tillerson as secretary of state.
Special counsel subpoenas Trump Org
The Russia investigation appears to be a step closer to President Trump as special counsel Robert Mueller subpoenaed documents from the Trump Organization. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joined CBSN from the White House with the latest.
White House shake-ups
President Trump would not say who would leave next but claimed "there will always be change" amid reports more top officials could make their exits from his administration. The Guardian political reporter Sabrina Siddiqui joins CBSN do discuss and the other top stories of the day
Russia investigation latest
After special counsel Robert Mueller subpoenaed the Trump Organization, the White House denied any instances of collusion. The news came on the same day the U.S. issued new sanctions against Russians against Russian persons and entities the U.S. government believes helped meddle in the 2016 elections and have engaged in cyber attacks. Bloomberg's chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN to discuss.
Russia investigation latest
Special counsel Robert Mueller has issued a subpoena to the Trump Organization in recent weeks for documents, including some related to Russia. Criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN to discuss more on the Russia investigation.
Russian investigation
Special counsel Robert Mueller has subpoenaed the Trump Organization for documents, including some related to Russia. The subpoena could be an indication that the investigation is expanding. Also on Thursday, the U.S. announced additional sanctions on Russia for its election meddling and cyberattacks. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the developments.
Mueller subpoenas Trump Organization
A subpoena from special counsel Robert Mueller orders the Trump Organization to turn over documents to investigators. The move comes as the government issued new sanctions against five Russian organizations and 19 people. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues has the latest.
This week's political wrap
Yahoo News White House correspondent Hunter Walker joined CBSN to discuss what the Trump administration is saying about plans for a meeting with Kim Jong Un. Walker also discusses his conversation with former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg ahead of Nunberg's testimony before Mueller's grand jury.
Russia probe focuses on Seychelles meeting
Special counsel Robert Mueller is looking into a 2017 meeting by Trump associate Erik Prince. During the transition, Prince met with a Kremlin-connected Russian banker in the Seychelles, but there are differing accounts of how it came about and why. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer Gabe Lipton explains.
Manafort pleads not guilty
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort pleaded not guilty Thursday to 18 counts of tax fraud and other charges in Virginia. Manafort faces separate charges in Washington as a result of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss Manafort's upcoming trials.
Latest on Sam Nunberg's subpoena
After spending much of Monday afternoon publicly saying he would rip up his subpoena, former Trump aide Sam Nunberg says he will cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid discusses what this means for the special counsel's investigation.
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3/5/18: CBSN Evening News
Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg says he won't turn over emails; George Washington's tree knocked down.
Former Trump aide refuses to comply with Mueller
Former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg said Monday he will not comply with a subpoena from the special counsel, and dared Robert Mueller to arrest him. CBS News justice correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Sam Nunberg unloads on Mueller subpoena
Ex-Trump campaign adviser Sam Nunberg says he's refusing to cooperate with a subpoena to testify in the special counsel's ongoing Russia investigation.
10-page Democratic memo released
Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee released a memo Saturday rebutting claims made in a Republican memo distributed three weeks ago. The Democrats say that surveillance warrants requested for former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page were based on more than information solely obtained from the infamous Steele dossier. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the memo.
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Pentagon identifies 4th service member killed as U.S.-Iran war escalates
The U.S. launched another night of strikes on Iran after four U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan and Iraq in recent days.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B but sources say total could be far more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
Software error improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, N.J. gov. says
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
3 soldiers killed in Iran strike on base in Jordan were from Texas, Hawaii, N.Y.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of three U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike in Jordan.
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
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Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Mexican man killed by truck after ICE encounter was on vacation, officials say
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.
Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
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More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
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Judge temporarily blocks officials from deporting witness of deadly ICE shooting
A federal judge in Texas temporarily barred immigration authorities from deporting one of the witnesses in the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Mexican man killed by truck after ICE encounter was on vacation, officials say
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.
Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
Software error improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, N.J. gov. says
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
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RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis is "under control"
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety. Carter Evans reports.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
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Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters
All four daughters share 100 percent of their DNA after a single fertilized egg split into four embryos, making the pregnancy a one-in-15-million occurrence.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's top general after days of protests
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Details of suspect in NYC explosion
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after he set off fireworks and started a fire outside of a Manhattan building, which houses federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Takeaways from Iran war funds hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine testified Tuesday before a Senate panel to ask for an additional $67 billion to fight the war against Iran. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Teen scores close to $100k for NBA jacket
Quinn Brown, a 19-year-old with a passion for selling items online, hit the jackpot when he purchased an original 1972 NBA warm-up jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain at a Goodwill store for just over $3. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Identical quadruplets born in Australia
An Australia woman registered a one-in-fifteen-million achievement, giving birth to identical, naturally conceived quadruplets. Mark Strassmann has the story.
17th U.S. soldier killed in Iran identified
Sergeant Michael Swinton, 30, was identified Tuesday as the soldier who died in Iraq during a controlled explosion of an Iranian drone. Weijia Jiang reports.
New video may show Nolan Wells
New footage obtained by TMZ appears to show the back of Nolan Wells' head as he partied on a boat shortly before his July Fourth disappearance. Skyler Henry reports.