Sex abuse scandal at California women's prison spurs lawsuit vs. feds
Survivors of sexual abuse by employees at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin assert that enough hasn't been done to stop the abuse.
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Pope meets abuse survivors as church's youth summit opens in Portugal
Francis chastised bishops over "scandals that have marred" the church in Portugal, and called for survivors to be "accepted and listened to."
Australian childcare worker charged in "horrific" sex abuse case
Detectives call it one of Australia's "most horrific" child sex abuse cases, "beyond the realms of anyone's imagination."
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Actor Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun reform; Biden heads to LA for Summit of the Americas.
Pledge of Silence | CBS Reports
CBS Reports investigates why, in public school districts across America, some teachers have sexually abused students for decades before being stopped.
Ex-cardinal, now 92, not competent for sex abuse trial, expert says
Theodore McCarrick faces charges that he sexually assaulted a teenage boy at a 1974 wedding. Separately, he's charged with a similar crime three years later.
Andrew Tate indicted on rape, human trafficking charges in Romania
Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother were charged with the crimes relating to the alleged sexual exploitation of 7 women in Romania.
Questions arise from Epstein's suicide
Jeffrey Epstein's death raises almost as many questions as did the shocking allegations about his life. Rikki Kleiman joins "CBS Weekend News" to discuss.
5/9: America Decides
Jury finds former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse in civil trial; What do the current poll numbers mean for President Biden?
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.
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.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by surging energy prices.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Patrick Clancy in his own words, only on 60 Minutes
This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she's cancer-free
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week, CBS News first reported.
House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe
The committee accused Black of defying subpoenas as part of its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
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House speaker declares Iran nuclear issue "taken care of"
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
Senate Democrats meet with El-Sayed, rallying around Michigan nominee
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.
House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe
The committee accused Black of defying subpoenas as part of its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she's cancer-free
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week, CBS News first reported.
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AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks
Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.
Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
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Senate Democrats meet with El-Sayed, rallying around Michigan nominee
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.
House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe
The committee accused Black of defying subpoenas as part of its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she's cancer-free
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week, CBS News first reported.
House cutting week short before adjourning until after midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes in the chamber that were planned for Thursday ahead of a six-week recess.
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had medical procedure at Mayo Clinic
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was diagnosed with breast cancer in March.
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How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
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Village votes to leave U.K. in symbolic protest of plan to house asylum seekers
Residents of Piddington voted overwhelmingly to leave the United Kingdom in a symbolic referendum over plans to house asylum seekers nearby.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Is the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves?
Analysts tell CBS News that as the U.S. and China race for AI supremacy, they risk driving all of humanity "off a cliff."
U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.
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Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore decision
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
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AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
AI is making it easier for adversaries to target U.S. military, experts say
An Iran-linked adversary used Claude AI to try to target U.S. naval forces, Anthropic revealed in a recent report.
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.
Is the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves?
Analysts tell CBS News that as the U.S. and China race for AI supremacy, they risk driving all of humanity "off a cliff."
OpenAI chief on tech safety efforts
Chris Lehane, the chief global affairs officer for OpenAI, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss recent tech leaders' efforts to address AI safety and regulations.
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Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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Lindsay Clancy hires new lawyer for retrial
Lindsay Clancy has hired Martin Weinberg, one of Karen Read's attorneys, as she faces a retrial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Family blames abortion ban for woman's death
Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Her family filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other doctors, alleging that the state's abortion ban led to her death. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Navy vet's murder solved after suspect who gave DNA dies by suicide
A veteran's 1987 murder has been solved, after the now-deceased suspect's DNA matched evidence at the scene of the killing, authorities said.
Georgia execution delayed for hearing under new law that may reduce sentence
A Georgia judge has put an execution on hold to allow time for a hearing on whether the sentence should be reduced under a new state law that lets victims of abuse have their sentences reconsidered.
Man arrested for alleged ISIS plot
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested for allegedly plotting what could have been a "mass casualty attack" inspired by ISIS, federal officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Watch: Fed chair Kevin Warsh takes questions
Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh spoke to reporters Wednesday after interest rates were raised by 0.25 percentage points, the first raise since 2023.
U.S. deploys first space-based weapon
The U.S. has deployed its first space-based weapon, the Air Force says. Tara Copp, a national security correspondent for The Washington Post has more.
Potential cyberattack on Texas-bound tanker
Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded a Texas-bound commercial oil tanker last month in the Atlantic after finding the ship's network may have been compromised by a foreign actor, the Coast Guard said Tuesday. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Takeaways from photos of damage in Iran war
New images are revealing the widespread damage at multiple U.S. positions throughout the Middle East from Iranian missile and drone attacks. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports and CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean provides context.
Interest rates raised by 0.25 percentage points
The Federal Reserve voted unanimously Wednesday to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in the first hike since July 2023. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports and Jim Baird, CFO for Plante Moran Financial Advisors, joins with analysis.