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Jeffrey Epstein charged with sex trafficking; Good deed tied with a double knot
Sex Trafficking
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Jeffrey Epstein died from apparent suicide. Financier allegedly engaged in sex trafficking, sexual assault of dozens of minors. Lawyers take a new look at Ghislane Maxwell. Alleged friend of Jeffrey Epstein may have been co-conspirator to sex trafficking.
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80 charged in massive online scam; Isle de Jean Charles quickly disappearing
Funds raised for teen who must pay restitution for killing alleged rapist
A former math teacher of Pieper Lewis' at Des Moines Lincoln High School organized the fundraiser.
FBI rescues over 200 trafficking victims, including 84 children
More than 200 state, local and federal partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children conducted 391 operations over a two-week period in August.
Sentencing goals revealed for R. Kelly
Prosecutors are recommending that singer R. Kelly should spend more than 25 years in prison for sex trafficking. Sentencing is slated for later this month. Former President Trump, his son Don Jr. and daughter Ivanka have agreed to answer questions under oath next month in the New York attorney general’s probe of his business practices. And the Foo Fighters say two concerts in September will honor late bandmate Taylor Hawkins.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Disgraced former R&B singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a decades-long sex trafficking operation. He appeared in a New York City court Wednesday, where survivors of his abuse gave emotional accounts of their pain and suffering. National correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with two of those survivors and reports on both the sentencing and its impact.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. He was convicted last year of racketeering and eight counts of sex trafficking. Criminal defense lawyer Paul Batista and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan break down Wednesday's sentencing.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. A federal jury convicted her in December for helping her long-time associate Jeffrey Epstein recruit, groom, and sexually abuse teenage girls. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has details from inside the courtroom.
Prosecutors seek up to 55 years for Maxwell
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislane Maxwell is set to be sentenced in New York federal court Tuesday. She was convicted in December of helping the wealthy financier traffic and abuse underage girls. Jericka Duncan reports and CBS news legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the sentencing.
R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking case
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly is now a convicted felon after a jury found him guilty Monday on all charges in a racketeering and sex trafficking trial. He could face decades in prison. Jericka Duncan has been following the case.
Azriel Clary on testifying against R. Kelly
Azriel Clary sat down with Gayle King for her first interview since testifying against disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly. Clary, who was a minor when she first met Kelly, previously defended him in an interview with King in 2019. This is her first interview since R. Kelly was found guilty on all nine counts against him, including racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex abuse trial begins
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was set to face a New York jury Monday for the first day of her sex abuse trial. She’s accused of recruiting and grooming underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein. Mola Lenghi reports.
Maxwell's family, head of security speak out
Jury selection for Ghislaine Maxwell’s federal sex abuse trial begins Tuesday in New York. Maxwell is accused of recruiting and grooming underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring and sometimes participating in the alleged abuse herself. Her brother, sister and head of security are speaking out as the trial gets underway.
Prince Andrew under pressure amid lawsuit
Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre has launched a civil case against Prince Andrew alleging sexual assault when she was a teenager. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports on how his denial of the charges hasn't stopped him from being considered guilty by the public his royal family represents.
Maxwell accuser reacts to guilty verdict
Sarah Ransome, author of "Silenced No More: Surviving my Journey to Hell and Back," joins "CBS Mornings" to react to the Ghislaine Maxwell guilty verdict. Ransome said she was recruited into Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring when she was just 22 years old. Ransome was not part of the criminal case against Maxwell — she settled a civil suit against Epstein and Maxwell in 2018.
Epstein accuser on Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Jennifer Araoz has accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexually assaulting and raping her when she was a teenager. She, along with her attorney, Eric Lerner, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the start of the trial of Epstein's close associate and former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Azriel Clary speaks out
Azriel Clary sat down with Gayle King for her first interview since testifying against disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly. Clary, who was a minor when she first met Kelly, previously defended him in an interview with King in 2019. This is her first interview since R. Kelly was found guilty on all nine counts against him, including racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
The cultural impact of R. Kelly's conviction
R&B Singer R. Kelly was found guilty Monday of all charges in his trial on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Jodi Kantor joined “CBS Mornings” to discuss the impact of R. Kelly's conviction and what message the verdict sends to survivors.
Deliberations underway in Maxwell trial
The jury is continuing deliberations in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex abuse trial. The prosecution says she was a dangerous woman who preyed on vulnerable kids. The defense says Maxwell is taking the blame for Jeffrey Epstein's alleged wrongdoings. Mola Lenghi has more.
Prince Andrew settles abuse lawsuit
Prince Andrew has settled a sexual abuse civil lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, who says she was a victim of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring and accused the prince of raping when she was a minor. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jericka Duncan to discuss the settlement.
U.S. judge allows lawsuit against Prince Andrew
A New York judge has rejected a motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew, meaning the case filed by Virginia Giuffre can go forward. He has denied allegations of sexually abusing a minor. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined CBSN with the latest.
Maxwell conviction in doubt
Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction is in doubt after two jurors gave media interviews revealing they discussed their own sexual abuse during deliberations. What's unclear is if they disclosed that information before the trial started as required. Mola Lenghi reports.
Prince Andrew fights sex trafficking lawsuit
A New York judge said Tuesday he will decide soon whether to dismiss a sex trafficking lawsuit against Prince Andrew brought by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who alleges that she was sexually abused by the prince when she was 17 years old. Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied the claims. CBSN's Nikki Battiste sits down with CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams to discuss the case.
Ghislaine Maxwell convicted
Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of being a part of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex abuse ring, with a jury finding her guilty on five out of six counts, including sex trafficking of a minor. Maxwell's attorney says they will file an appeal. Jericka Duncan reports.
DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said.
DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
New audio of off-duty pilot trying to cut plane's engines mid-flight
Joseph Emerson pleaded guilty to a federal charge of interfering with a flight crew and pleaded no contest to state charges of endangering an aircraft and 83 counts of endangering another person.
Mace criticizes GOP leaders for "restrictive and ineffective" control of House
Rep. Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, criticized House GOP leaders in an op-ed for what she called their "restrictive and ineffective" control of the chamber.
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as "Peaky Blinders" characters
For the Taliban religious police, four young friends' passion for Thomas Shelby's flat cap fashion was a step too far in the "spread of harmful cultures."
Grammy-nominated musician killed by driver with over 100 arrests
Roderick Macleod, 70, was walking his dogs when he was allegedly struck by a driver with dozens of prior arrests.
DNC chair points to 2025 wins as map out of wilderness for midterms
"I won't feel like we're out of the wilderness until we win in '28," DNC Chairman Ken Martin told CBS News in the first in a series of interviews with both major parties' leaders ahead of next year's midterms.
Drone drops crab legs, steak and weed into South Carolina prison
A photo from the prison showed a raw steak, crab legs and Old Bay with side plastic baggies of marijuana and a couple of cartons of cigarettes.
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Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
New audio of off-duty pilot trying to cut plane's engines mid-flight
Joseph Emerson pleaded guilty to a federal charge of interfering with a flight crew and pleaded no contest to state charges of endangering an aircraft and 83 counts of endangering another person.
Mace criticizes GOP leaders for "restrictive and ineffective" control of House
Rep. Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, criticized House GOP leaders in an op-ed for what she called their "restrictive and ineffective" control of the chamber.
DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
Grammy-nominated musician killed by driver with over 100 arrests
Roderick Macleod, 70, was walking his dogs when he was allegedly struck by a driver with dozens of prior arrests.
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Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China
President Trump says the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
What to expect when the Fed announces next interest rate move this week
The Federal Reserve will announce if they will cut rates again in December's meeting — their last meeting of 2025. The decision will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.
Trump announces $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
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Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
Mace criticizes GOP leaders for "restrictive and ineffective" control of House
Rep. Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, criticized House GOP leaders in an op-ed for what she called their "restrictive and ineffective" control of the chamber.
DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
DNC chair points to 2025 wins as a map out of the wilderness heading into midterms
"I won't feel like we're out of the wilderness until we win in '28," DNC Chairman Ken Martin told CBS News in the first in a series of interviews with both major parties' leaders ahead of next year's midterms.
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Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
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.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
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.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
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Japan warns of possible megaquake, potential 98-foot tsunami
Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as "Peaky Blinders" characters
For the Taliban religious police, four young friends' passion for Thomas Shelby's flat cap fashion was a step too far in the "spread of harmful cultures."
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
National Guardsman kills 3 fellow service members in Mexico
The shooting occurred hours after a car bomb exploded in Coahuayana, Michoacan, killing five people outside a local police station.
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Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
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."
Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, and Mark Hamill, the voice of the Flying Dutchman, speak with "CBS Mornings" about their new film, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" and marking 26 years since the first episode aired.
Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
Hollywood's awards season is underway with Golden Globe nominations announced on Monday. "One Battle After Another" was a financial flop at the box office, but it earned the most nominations. There were also a handful of first-time nominees and some surprising snubs.
Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix reached a deal last week to buy part of the company. The Paramount Skydance offer to purchase the entire company was presented directly to Warner Bros. shareholders. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
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 fallout amid school bus safety issues
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.
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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Funds raised after drunk raccoon is rescued
A Virginia animal shelter that rescued a raccoon that broke into a liquor store and got drunk has raised more than $150,000 with merchandise on the incident. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Judge on Ghislaine Maxwell case records
A federal judge said Tuesday that the Department of Justice can unseal the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
Audio in probe of pilot apparently on drugs
New audio has been released depicting the moments before an off-duty pilot, who was apparently on drugs, allegedly tried to turn off a jet's engines while it was in the air. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Inside Manhattan D.A.'s ghost gun crackdown
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg says "there's an attraction" to ghost guns, and he's seen a significant uptick in recent years. He explains to CBS News' Anna Schecter how he's working to create barriers to prevent them.
Judge says DOJ can unseal Maxwell records
The Justice Department can release records relating to Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking case, a federal judge said Tuesday. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.
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3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
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.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
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Funds raised after drunk raccoon is rescued
A Virginia animal shelter that rescued a raccoon that broke into a liquor store and got drunk has raised more than $150,000 with merchandise on the incident. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Trump heads to Pennsylvania to tout economy
President Trump is set to deliver remarks on Tuesday in Pennsylvania, where he is expected to tout his economic agenda ahead of the 2026 midterm election. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Senate to vote on ACA subsidies extension
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on a plan to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies as multiple Republican-led proposals also take shape. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
Judge on Ghislaine Maxwell case records
A federal judge said Tuesday that the Department of Justice can unseal the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
Breaking down the Thailand-Cambodia conflict
Deadly lashes continue at the Thailand-Cambodia border. Greg Poling, a senior fellow and the director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with his analysis.