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The Supreme Court's landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage put Republican presidential candidates in a politically tricky position. Julianna Goldman reports.
The Supreme Court led by Chief Justice John Roberts has a majority of Republican appointees, but liberal rulings on Obamacare and same-sex marriage have left conservatives feeling betrayed. Jan Crawford discusses the court with Don Dahler.
The Supreme Court found gay and lesbian Americans have a constitutional right to marry. Thirteen years ago, no state allowed gay marriage, and now it will soon be legal in all of them. The White House celebrated the decision last night by bathing the Presidential mansion in rainbow colors. Jan Crawford reports.
From San Francisco to Dallas, supporters of gay rights celebrated Friday's Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans takes a look at the reaction across the country.
Vic Holmes and Mark Phariss were so confident the Supreme Court would rule in favor of marriage equality, their November wedding is already planned
Tracy Hollister has fought for gay rights for more than a decade; now, she's celebrating a Supreme Court ruling for marriage equality
Crowds of people gathered outside of the Supreme Court cheered and embraced when they heard the court's landmark decision.
Greg Bourke and Michael DeLeon, plaintiffs in the marriage-equality case Bourke v. Beshear, were at the Supreme Court when it decided to overturn bans on same-sex marriage . They discussed the landmark ruling with CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and David Begnaud.
President Obama called the Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage "a victory for America" in remarks at the White House. The four liberal justices, along with Anthony Kennedy, found that the 14th Amendment requires states to recognize and perform same-sex marriages. Charlie Rose, Norah O'Donnell and Gayle King anchor a CBS News Special Report with Jan Crawford and Bill Plante reporting.
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that gay Americans have the right to marry in all 50 states. Justice Anthony Kennedy joined the court's four liberal justices in the majority decision. Charlie Rose, Norah O'Donnell and Gayle King anchor this CBS News Special Report, with Jan Crawford, Bill Plante and Nancy Cordes reporting.
Supreme Court justices upheld a provision in President Obama's health care reform law, giving middle and low-income Americans financial aid to buy insurance even in states with no health exchange. It was an intellectual slugfest between Justice John Roberts and Justice Antonin Scalia, which some people never thought would have happened. Jan Crawford reports outside the court.
Ireland is the first country in the world to pass a constitutional referendum allowing same-sex marriage. As Charlie D'Agata reports, homosexuality was illegal there just 23 years ago.
The Supreme Court appears sharply divided over its role in deciding the legality of same-sex marriage. The justices heard 2.5 hours of historic arguments Tuesday. The likely swing vote is Justice Anthony Kennedy who sent conflicting signals. Jan Crawford reports.
Arguments that could lead to the nationwide legalization of gay marriage mean different things to different constituencies in the LGBT community.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in landmark cases involving same-sex marriage. The justices will consider whether the Constitution gives gay and lesbian couples the right to marry. Lawyers will get an extraordinary two-and-a-half hours to argue. Jan Crawford reports on the high-stake cases.
Same-sex marriage became legal in Alabama Monday, but some judges are defying a federal order and denying gay couples the ability to get a marriage license. Chip Reid reports from Montgomery, where the state's top judge, Chief Justice Roy Moore, is behind the push to make sure same-sex marriage doesn't happen.
The Supreme Court will review bans on same-sex marriage in four of the 14 states where it remains illegal. As Jan Crawford reports, their eventual ruling will have a nationwide impact.
Five states that were appealing lower court rulings permitting gay marriage were turned away from the Supreme Court Monday. That means gay couples in Virginia, Wisconsin, Utah, Oklahoma and Indiana can get legally married. Jan Crawford reports.
The New York Times reports that the Supreme Court will delay its decision on same-sex marriage until its next term. Also, Sea World drops its appeal to get its trainers back in the water. "CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of today's headlines from around the globe.
Mayor Vincent Gray, of Washington, D.C., offers a Skype testimonial about his city's 2009 passage of a law recognizing same-sex marriage, and the fallout he felt personally because of his support.
Unidentified gunmen in Niger have slaughtered dozens of villagers, in the latest atrocity to roil the Sahel region in West Africa. In Myanmar, a powerful Buddhist association is distancing itself from the military, condemning violence against anti-coup protesters. Debora Patta joins CBSN AM host Anne-Marie Green with these and other headlines from around the world.
"This is a relapse into times that we had hoped to be overcome with Pope Francis," the group said.
Japan is the only country in the G7 that doesn't let same-sex couples wed.
The Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports.
Question 2's passage also establishes that religious organizations and clergy members have the right to refuse to perform a marriage.
A U.S. district judge blocked Trump from deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and said control of the Guard must be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado missed the ceremony, but said she'd arrive later "to embrace all my family and my children that I've have not seen for two years."
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
A genetic mutation that carries a 90% cancer risk has been passed on by an unwitting sperm donor to dozens of children, a Europe-wide investigation has revealed.
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will begin as anchor of the "CBS Evening News" on Jan. 5, 2026.
A U.S. district judge blocked Trump from deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and said control of the Guard must be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
An ancient lake reemerged in Death Valley National Park, after the California desert region experienced a period of record rainfall.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will anchor the "CBS Evening News" beginning on Jan. 5, 2026.
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
A U.S. district judge blocked Trump from deploying the California National Guard in Los Angeles and said control of the Guard must be returned to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
A genetic mutation that carries a 90% cancer risk has been passed on by an unwitting sperm donor to dozens of children, a Europe-wide investigation has revealed.
Archaeologists finished excavating foundations of the ancient wall that surrounded Jerusalem when the story of Hanukkah took place.
President Trump helped end a simmering conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in the summer, but the ceasefire didn't last long.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado missed the ceremony, but said she'd arrive later "to embrace all my family and my children that I've have not seen for two years."
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
A U.K. couple started with a simple message, asking on Instagram if other parents could ban together to start a smartphone-free childhood. It's now grown to a global movement, with a chapter in 39 countries. Leigh Kiniry reports.
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.
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
More details about Luigi Mangione's arrest in Pennsylvania are emerging as prosecutors argue for certain evidence to be admissible in his upcoming trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
A 73-year-old woman is on the run after allegedly posing as an heiress with a multimillion-dollar secret trust fund. Authorities say Mary Carole McDonnell scammed nearly $30 million from banks and is now on the FBI's most wanted list.
The family of Konoa Wilson will receive $30 million from the city of San Diego after the 16-year-old was shot and killed by a police officer in January while fleeing gunfire. Carter Evans reports.
New York prosecutors released never-before-seen bodycam video of the moment Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officers found Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's last December following a five-day manhunt. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last December and has pleaded not guilty.
Police arrested a suspect after a shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort killed one student and injured another. Police say Jacob Lee Bard is facing murder and first-degree assault charges. Skyler Henry spoke to students about the moment they heard the gunshots.
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
The Utah congressional map must be redrawn ahead of the 2026 midterms, a judge has ruled. CBS News' Hunter Woodall explains.
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is commenting on potential elections in Ukraine under certain conditions. Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst joins CBS News with more on the war against Russia.