More kids than ever displaced and at risk of exploitation, U.N. warns
War, poverty and climate change have driven 42 million children from their homes, leaving them "exposed to heightened risk of violence," the U.N. warns.
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Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused over 1,900 minors, state says
Investigators publicly listed 451 Illinois clerics and religious brothers as substantiated child sex abusers in their report.
India's top female wrestlers call for the arrest of sports official
The wrestlers led a march of nearly 1,000 supporters in New Delhi demanding the arrest of the president of the wrestling federation.
Epstein accuser lists alleged connections
Thousands of pages of documents from a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims financier Jeffrey Epstein kept her as a sex slave were released Friday. The court documents included some big names, including new details about President Trump's relationship with Epstein. Mola Lenghi reports.
Jeffrey Epstein settles lawsuit with accusers
Almost a decade after being accused of sexually abusing dozens of girls, a politically-connected multi-millionaire admitted to a judge that he conspired to silence them. Jeffrey Epstein is accused of luring the teenagers to his Florida mansion and then sexually assaulting them. On Tuesday Epstein settled an ongoing civil lawsuit that would have exposed details of the allegations. Jericka Duncan reports.
Republican leaders react to Trump verdict
Republican politicians have weighed in on how a jury’s verdict, which found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abusing writer E. Jean Carroll, could impact Trump's 2024 presidential bid. Robert Costa has more.
E. Jean Carroll on $5 million Trump verdict
Former magazine writer E. Jean Carroll joins "CBS Mornings" with her attorney Roberta Kaplan about her civil case against former President Donald Trump and the jury's findings that the former president sexually abused and defamed her. Trump denies wrongdoing and promises to appeal the decision.
Political analysis: Trump investigations
Chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa discusses the political implications of former President Donald Trump being found liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll.
Ex-teacher charged with child sex abuse 9 years after she left school
Reed Messer was extradited to Delaware after being arrested at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, police said.
Trump found liable for defamation, sexual abuse
Former President Donald Trump was found liable Tuesday for defamation and sexual abuse in a New York City trial stemming from allegations that he raped E. Jean Carroll. The jury did not find Trump liable for rape. Elaine Quijano has the details.
Impact of verdict in Trump civil trial
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the verdict in the New York City civil lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll against former President Donald Trump, and how it could shape the 2024 race. A jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation and ordered him to pay Carroll $5 million.
Trump found liable in E. Jean Carrol case
A federal jury in New York found former President Donald Trump liable for battery and defamation in a civil trial stemming from allegations he raped the writer E. Jean Carroll in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. CBS News had a special report on the verdict.
Tiger Woods accused of tricking ex to go to airport to break up with her
Herman accused Woods of having his lawyer break up with her at an airport in October after falsely telling her they were going on a weekend trip.
Ex-priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting boy after memorial service
Vincent DeLorenzo was arrested alongside four other Michigan priests who were suspected of abusing thousands of children.
Ex-UCLA gynecologist sentenced to 11 years in sex abuse case
Dr. James Heaps' trial came after the university system made nearly $700 million in lawsuit payouts connected to the case.
Chinese man jailed for abusing woman seen chained up in viral video
A court said years of abuse had left the woman, who was sold 3 times to various people, with schizophrenia.
Maryland AG report on church sex abuse
A new report is shedding light on sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The more than 450-page redacted report by the Maryland Attorney General's Office spans over eight decades and accuses more than 150 members of clergy of abuse of more than 600 victims. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste has more.
Report details sex abuse in Baltimore Archdiocese
A report released Wednesday by the Maryland Attorney General's Office found that more than 150 Catholic priests and others in the Baltimore Archdiocese sexually abused more than 600 children over the past 80 years.
More than 600 kids abused in Baltimore Archdiocese, report says
In some cases, victims ended up reporting abuse to priests who were abusive themselves, prosecutors wrote.
Ex-principal convicted of abusing students at Jewish girls school
Malka Leifer's bid to avoid extradition from Israel strained the two nation's relations and highlighted a wider problem revealed by a CBS News investigation.
Pope Francis expands sex abuse law, reaffirms adults can be victims
The law expands protections to cover lay Catholic leaders and reaffirming that vulnerable adults and not just children can be victims of abuse when they are unable to freely consent.
Writer-director Sarah Polley on "Women Talking"
The former child actress-turned-director has received her second Oscar nomination for “Women Talking,” about sexually-abused women in a cloistered religious community deciding their future. She talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about why she doesn’t regret walking away from stardom in front of the camera.
Singer R. Kelly has been denied a new federal trial in Chicago
Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2022 on nine counts that included "sexual exploitation of children."
Larry Nassar survivor shares note to self
Sarah Klein is the first known victim of former sports doctor Larry Nassar. For the "CBS Mornings" series "Note to Self," she shares a letter with her younger self about overcoming pain to become a fierce advocate for sexual abuse survivors.
Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to 7 sexual assault charges in London
The actor is facing a total of 11 sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, where he served for years as the artistic director of a London theater.
Trump fires Bondi as attorney general, installs Blanche as acting AG
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
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Oil prices rise after Trump insists the Iran war is going to plan
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
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Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
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New weight loss drug to be sold on Trump's pharmaceutical platform
Foundayo is the first oral GLP-1 weight loss pill that doesn't require fasting.
Hospice with 97% survival rate accused of defrauding Medicare for $7.45M
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
DOJ says Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional
The opinion from the Office of Legal Counsel said that because it believes the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, President Trump does not need to comply with it.
Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design
The commission, which is chaired by a White House staffer, voted 9 to 1 to approve the design, which includes a ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.
Senate takes first step toward ending DHS shutdown as Trump vows to pay workers
President Trump said he would sign an order to pay all DHS employees as a plan to reopen most of DHS and pursue additional funding moves forward in Congress.
Artemis II crew cleared to depart Earth orbit, head for moon
The engine firing is timed to provide a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it up to some 25,000 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a four-day trek to the moon.
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Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
DOJ says Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional
The opinion from the Office of Legal Counsel said that because it believes the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, President Trump does not need to comply with it.
Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design
The commission, which is chaired by a White House staffer, voted 9 to 1 to approve the design, which includes a ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.
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Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
Starbucks offers $1,200 bonuses to baristas who offer top customer service
The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility.
Stocks erase early losses as investors monitor Iran war developments
Stocks rebound after sliding in early-day trade, with investors buoyed by reports that Iran and Oman could monitor ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Higher gas prices have cost drivers an extra $8.4 billion, Democrats say
With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds.
Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
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Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz
The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."
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New weight loss drug to be sold on Trump's pharmaceutical platform
Foundayo is the first oral GLP-1 weight loss pill that doesn't require fasting.
Exclusive
Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
DOJ says Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional
The opinion from the Office of Legal Counsel said that because it believes the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, President Trump does not need to comply with it.
Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design
The commission, which is chaired by a White House staffer, voted 9 to 1 to approve the design, which includes a ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.
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HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
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Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz
The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."
Concern U.S. may deport Iranians held by ICE back home to a warzone
Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out.
Warship sunk by British fleet, remains of sailor found after 225 years
Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles."
Ancient golden helmet found year after it was stolen from museum
Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.
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Oil prices rise after Trump insists the Iran war is going to plan
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
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Spoiler alert! Historic "Survivor" episode
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals details about Wednesday's historic "Survivor" episode, including who was voted off.
Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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FBI makes arrest in hospice fraud scheme
The FBI has arrested eight people in California connected to a $60 million health care fraud scheme. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi was at the scene of one of the arrests and joins "The Takeout" with more.
DOJ on charges in hospice care fraud probe
The Department of Justice announced multiple people have been charged after an investigation into hospice care fraud in California involving Medicare.
Baby in stroller fatally shot in NYC
The NYPD is seeking information after a 7-month-old baby in a stroller was fatally shot. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Man charged in connection with "Texas Killing Fields" deaths
Prosecutors have charged a man allegedly connected to two deaths tied to the "Texas Killing Fields," a site where dozens of bodies have been found since the 1970s.
Ancient golden helmet found year after it was stolen from museum
Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.
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Artemis II crew cleared to depart Earth orbit, head for moon
The engine firing is timed to provide a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it up to some 25,000 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a four-day trek to the moon.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
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FBI makes arrest in hospice fraud scheme
The FBI has arrested eight people in California connected to a $60 million health care fraud scheme. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi was at the scene of one of the arrests and joins "The Takeout" with more.
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO on Iran war
President Trump said the U.S. operation in Iran will end "very shortly" in his address to the nation on Wednesday night. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who served as ambassador to NATO during Mr. Trump's first term, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Artemis II crew gets OK to orbit moon
Artemis II has officially been given the green light to proceed with the most critical part of its mission to slingshot around the moon. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more from Houston's Johnson Space Center, and former NASA astronaut David Hilmers joins with his reaction.
Details about Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump fired his Attorney General, Pam Bondi, on Thursday. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve in her place as acting attorney general. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Jake Rosen report.
Looking back past U.S. attorneys general
Amid Pam Bondi's firing, Major Garrett, host of "The Takeout," looks back at the legacies of past attorneys general.