CBS News on Roe v. Wade decision
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court decided the outcome of Roe v. Wade, resulting in the legalization of abortion in the United States. Here's a look at how the "CBS Evening News" covered the iconic story.
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Trump differs from Alabama on abortion ban
President Trump suggested Alabama's near-total ban on abortion is too restrictive, as White House officials warn similar laws could energize Democratic voters ahead of the 2020 election. CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle joined CBSN to break down what's next in the national fight over abortion rights.
Judge rules against Trump in financial records dispute
A federal district judge ruled to uphold a subpoena for President Trump's financial records. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe explains the President's reaction to the ruling, as well as his stance on restrictive anti-abortion legislation passed in several states.
Abortion bans create new legal issues
New state laws aiming to severely restrict abortion raise questions about the legal status of unborn children. Carliss Chatman, assistant professor at Washington and Lee School of Law, writes that if a fetus is a person under the law, it would deserve the same rights as other U.S. citizens. She joins CBSN to explain the consequences.
Abortion rights activists hold 400+ rallies
Two out of three Americans do not want the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new CBS News poll. Abortion rights activists held more than 400 rallies across the country Tuesday, protesting efforts to outlaw abortion. Jan Crawford reports.
Judge blocks Ohio "fetal heartbeat" law
A federal judge temporarily blocked an Ohio law Wednesday that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, allowing clinics to continue to provide the procedure as a legal faceoff continues. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett halts enforcement of the so-called heartbeat bill law that opponents argued would effectively ban the procedure.
Jane Roe of "Roe v. Wade" says anti-abortion rights groups paid her
"I took their money and they'd put me out in front of the cameras and tell me what to say," Norma McCorvey confesses in the documentary "AKA Jane Roe."
New head of Planned Parenthood speaks out
The new acting president of Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, sat down with CBS News reporter Kate Smith for her first interview and talked about the group's priorities amid a surge in anti-abortion legislation in states around the country. "We are very concerned about Roe," she said.
Anti-abortion advocate on plan to challenge Roe v. Wade
CBS News spoke to Karen Cross, the political director of National Right to Life, the oldest anti-abortion rights group in the country. Cross said she doesn't believe the Constitution includes the right to an abortion, and said her group is trying to pass laws that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court hears major abortion case
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today on a landmark abortion case from Louisiana. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins CBSN from Washington with the potential implications for Roe v. Wade.
Crucial abortion case reaches Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a crucial abortion case that could restrict access to the procedure in Louisiana by requiring doctors who perform the procedure to have admitting privileges at a local hospital. It could have nationwide implications for access to abortion. CBS News reporter Kate Smith was inside the courtroom and joined Red and Blue to discuss what took place.
Supreme Court arguments on abortion case
Supreme Court justices heard the first oral arguments in a controversial Louisiana abortion case. If the law is upheld, it's possible every clinic in the state would be forced to close. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN AM to explain the arguments for both sides and the crucial role of Chief Justice John Roberts.
Abortion providers say they're experiencing a "post-Roe" world
A majority-conservative Supreme Court has made access to abortion more vulnerable than it has been in nearly 50 years.
Supreme Court justices focus on the impact of Louisiana abortion law
For abortion-rights supporters, the case is a reminder that Roe v. Wade may not need to be challenged for abortion access to be dramatically restricted.
President Trump speaks at March for Life anti-abortion rally
Mr. Trump announced he'd be attending the rally on the 47th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
Planned Parenthood leader speaks out on Roe v. Wade anniversary
Alexis McGill Johnson warned that the impact of an upcoming Supreme Court case could "effectively gut Roe."
Women denied abortions in financial distress years later, study finds
Economists track denials of abortions to significant increases in unpaid debts, evictions and poverty conditions.
Lawmakers ask Supreme Court to consider overturning Roe v. Wade
207 members of Congress signed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court arguing that the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade is unworkable.
Supreme Court to hear critical abortion access case in March
If upheld, the law in question could entirely eliminate access to legal abortion in Louisiana
Alabama's near-total abortion ban blocked by federal judge
Judge's ruling halts the restrictions from going into effect while a legal challenge continues
Trump abortion restrictions to go into effect immediately
Family planning clinics that are funded by taxpayers must stop referring women for abortions, effective immediately, the Trump administration says
Northern Ireland mom facing trial for helping daughter get abortion
"Women are reluctant to go to their doctors and seek help, because they see cases like this... and they're afraid," Amnesty International says
She had an abortion before Roe v. Wade. Now she's speaking out
"I felt so cheated, because I felt like I didn't have the opportunity, because it was illegal, to really think about how I was feeling about it," Carla Nordstrom told CBS News
Biden reverses course on abortion funding
"I can't justify leaving millions of women without access to the care they need and the ability to exercise their constitutional protected right," Biden said Thursday
What is the Hyde Amendment?
Former Vice President Joe Biden made waves when he changed his position on the Hyde Amendment this week
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Iran attacks more ships, Dubai airport, warns U.S.-linked banks are next
As the Trump administration says it's winning the war with Iran, Tehran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and Dubai airport, and warns banks are next.
Epstein's longtime accountant to testify before House committee today
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
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Video appears to show NYC bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
Latino Texans fuel surge in Democratic primary turnout, as GOP aims to hold onto gains
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
Bam Adebayo passes Kobe Bryant for 2nd-most points in single NBA game, 83
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
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Hawaii volcano eruptions shoot fountains of lava 1,000 feet in the air
The eruptions at Kilauea prompted closures at a national park and part of a highway because of falling glassy volcanic fragments, including ash.
Sharks are taking a bigger bite of fishermen's catch in Hawaii
The growing incidents, known as shark depredation, have grown common in Hawaii's coastal waters and other parts of the Pacific.
Epstein's longtime accountant to testify before House committee today
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
Suspected tornadoes damage homes and knock down trees, power lines in Illinois, Indiana
Officials say a large tornado south of Chicago downed trees and power lines and overwhelmed the 911 center with emergency calls.
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Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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Latino Texans fuel surge in Democratic primary turnout, as GOP aims to hold onto gains
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
Epstein's longtime accountant to testify before House committee today
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
Fuller, Harris head to Georgia runoff, CBS News projects
Trump-backed Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris advance to a runoff election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat.
Jan. 6 police responders ask judge to let lawsuit over plaque in Capitol proceed
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and D.C. Police Officer Danny Hodges argue the installation of a commemorative Jan. 6 plaque in a low-visibility spot in the U.S. Capitol violates the law.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
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"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Iran attacks more ships, Dubai airport, warns U.S.-linked banks are next
As the Trump administration says it's winning the war with Iran, Tehran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and Dubai airport, and warns banks are next.
6 of 7 Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia stay, rest head home
Australian officials say six of seven members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were granted asylum are staying but the seventh has changed her mind and will return home.
At least 6 killed in bus fire that may have been "deliberate," Swiss police say
Police are investigating after a fire on a regional bus in Kerzers, west of Switzerland's capital, killed at least six people.
White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
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Dorrance on preserving tap dancing history
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Michelle Pfeiffer on "The Madison" series
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Details on Live Nation's settlement with DOJ
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
Latest on shots fired at Rihanna's home
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
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.
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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New details about ISIS-inspired attack
New video has emerged of fuses being bought at a Pennsylvania fireworks store by one of the suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside the New York City mayoral residence. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
No harmful substances in NYC suspicious package
New York City police have given the all clear after concluding a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was harmless.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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Red flags for hospice fraud across Los Angeles
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Suspect in shooting at Rihanna's home in court
A woman accused of firing multiple high-powered rounds from an assault rifle at the home of Rihanna appeared in court Tuesday, initially entering a not guilty plea before withdrawing it. The arraignment was eventually postponed. Carter Evans reports.
What happened with Iranian women's soccer team
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