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Trump distances himself from Jeffrey Epstein after new sex trafficking charges; 11-year-old heading to All-Star Game after writing powerful essay.
A judge in New York has ruled that Jeffrey Epstein's alleged accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, has both the money and motive to flee the country, and denied her request to be released on bail. Maxwell will likely spend the next year in jail as she awaits trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
Puerto Rico prepares for Tropical Storm Dorian; Airline crew shows kindness to autistic boy.
Pres. Trump defends Labor Secy. Over Epstein plea deal ; new warning on student loan scams
Jeffrey Epstein appears in federal court; one quarter of Americans never plan to retire closing numbers
Eric Swalwell drops out of presidential race; Border patrol chief denies facility conditions.
After nearly six weeks of testimony, Grammy Award-winning singer R. Kelly was found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking, but his legal woes are far from over. CBS News producer Erica Brown joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Dream Hampton's documentary "Surviving R-Kelly" is credited for help leading the criminal charges against R-Kelly.
R. Kelly could spend decades in prison after a federal jury in New York convicted him on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on the verdict, and then legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN to discuss the jury's decision and the appeal the singer's defense is likely setting up.
Singer R. Kelly's federal racketeering trial in New York begins with opening statements today. The artist's former attorney in that case, Steve Greenberg, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the defense's arguments against the charges.
The judge sought assurances from prospective jurors that they could remain impartial despite the bad publicity swirling around Robert Sylvester Kelly since his 2019 arrest.
Health threats due to COVID and a shakeup of Kelly's defense team pushed the trial into the summer, nearly two years after he was charged with abusing women and girls for almost two decades.
The reporter who helped bring Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse case to the national spotlight has written a new book about her years-long investigation. "Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story" tells the stories of his alleged victims and the "failures of the criminal justice system." Author Julie K. Brown, an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, joins CBSN to discuss the case and why she thinks there are too many unanswered questions regarding Epstein's suicide.
The defense argues that new evidence supports Cristhian Behena Rivera's testimony that he was kidnapped and framed for her murder.
Lawsuit accuses Pornhub of operating like a criminal enterprise. “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil spoke with some of the women who say they were exploited for profit.
Data from the last two decades included in the report showed that 30% of all victims identified in federal sex trafficking cases since 2000 were recruited online.
A former associate of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is expected to plead guilty today to multiple federal charges including child sex trafficking and cooperate with investigators. Gaetz says this case has nothing to do with him. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM with more details.
Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector and political ally to Congressman Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor and other charges. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The man who Rep. Matt Gaetz has called his wingman is expected to plead guilty to six federal charges, ranging from child sex trafficking to wire fraud. Nikole Killion reports on the status of his case and how it may relate back to the Florida congressman.
Joel Greenberg, an associate of Congressman Matt Gaetz, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges. He is accused of sex trafficking.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is backing an effort to close what it sees as a loophole that supports an online market for sex trafficking. They want to remove legal protections for websites like Backpage.com that host prostitution ads. But some in law enforcement warn the effort could be counterproductive. Anna Werner reports.
The FBI is cracking down on what it calls a national epidemic of kids caught up in sex trafficking. FBI agents and local police have been carrying out a nationwide sweep since last week to rescue children. It involves FBI field offices from all 50 states. Only on "CBS This Morning," Jeff Pegues received access to the operation.
Federal investigators are reportedly looking into Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz's connections to the medical marijuana industry as part of a probe into possible corruption. Politico reporter Marc Caputo joined CBSN with more.
Prosecutors are continuing to investigate Florida Representative Matt Gaetz for federal sex crimes, and the details of a 2018 trip to the Bahamas could be crucial to their probe. The Republican is accused of violating sex trafficking laws and having an inappropriate sexual relationship with an underage girl. Gaetz denies all allegations, and last week called them quote "wild conspiracy theories." Marc Caputo, a national political reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Iran denied its negotiators would be meeting with U.S. officials in Qatar after President Trump announced the talks would resume at Tehran's request.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Once Russian soldiers reach certain parts of the front lines of the war in Ukraine, they can expect to live an average of just 20 to 35 minutes, according to a grim estimate by Russian military bloggers.
Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco.
A heat wave will blast a large swath of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures will feel hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
Officials say people and pets should keep a safe distance away from the water to limit the chances of an alligator encounter.
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name and party as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's Senate primary in August.
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
This year's Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. — marking the nation's 250th birthday — will include hours of military flyovers and a massive fireworks display that could stretch late into the night.
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name and party as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state's Senate primary in August.
Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
A big majority say the nation has succeeded in achieving its founding ideals, at least a fair amount, if not a great deal. But Americans also see a nation facing challenges today, according to CBS News' most recent poll.
The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco.
Europe has the oldest population of any continent while also warming the fastest, leading to a dangerous and deadly situation.
Once Russian soldiers reach certain parts of the front lines of the war in Ukraine, they can expect to live an average of just 20 to 35 minutes, according to a grim estimate by Russian military bloggers.
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
Will Taylor Swift be marrying Travis Kelce this week at Madison Square Garden? Jericka Duncan reports.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton, stars of "The Invite" preview the film, which explores the unraveling and evolution of two very different marriages over the course of an unforgettable evening. The two discuss if they brought any of their own experiences to the movie and Wilde, who also directed the film, shares why she was initially reluctant to star in it.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the trailer for "The Angry Birds Movie 3." The film stars Jason Sudeikis and debuts in theaters on Dec. 23.
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
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.
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
German police say a suspect was in custody and six were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
Alex Murdaugh is expected back in court in South Carolina on Monday for the first time since the state Supreme Court overturned his convictions for killing his son and wife. Skyler Henry reports.
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
High winds and temps continue to fuel major wildfire in Utah; JetBlue flight reports collision with drone while landing at JFK.
In southern Utah, the Cottonwood Fire tore through part of Eagle Point Resort, forcing it to close. Samantha Garcia, director of marketing for Eagle Point, joins CBS News to discuss.
NASA will attempt a daring space rescue mission as soon as Tuesday morning to prevent an aging telescope from falling back to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
The back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela last week knocked out power in two of the three public hospitals in the hard-hit coastal state of La Guaira, the director of the nonprofit "United Doctors of Venezuela" tells the New York Times. New York Times reporter Genevieve Glatsky joins CBS News to discuss.