Madison assault charges
Alec Cook, a college student in Madison, Wisconsin, was charged with sexually assaulting five women, some of whom are his classmates. Prosecutors say a dozen victims have come forward. Demarco Morgan reports.
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Trump star smashed
One man took a sledgehammer to Donald Trump's Walk of Fame star in Hollywood. In cellphone video, the suspect says he wants to raise money for sexual assault victims. KCBS reporter Dave Lopez joins CBSN's Jamie Yuccas with the latest on the damaged star.
Rolling Stone article lawsuit
Rolling Stone magazine goes to trial Monday over its account of a sexual assault at the University of Virginia. The 2014 article that told the story of "Jackie," a student who claimed she was beaten and raped at a fraternity party, began a national conversation. But investigations cast doubt on Jackie's version of events, and Rolling Stone later issued an official retraction. A university administrator is now suing the magazine for defamation. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the challenges the administrator will face in the case.
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Trump calls for drug test
During a speech in New Hampshire, Donald Trump proposed that he and Hillary Clinton take drug tests before their final debate, suggesting that Clinton takes performance-enhancing drugs. This comes after two more women stepped forward a day earlier to accuse Trump of sexual assault, which he denies. Errol Barnett reports.
Trump responds
Speaking in Greensboro, North Carolina, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump angrily denied accusations that he forcibly kissed and groped multiple women, calling it a fabrication by the Clinton campaign and the media. Watch the full speech here.
New Trump accuser
Another woman has come foward accusing Donald Trump of unwanted sexual advances. In a press conference Friday, Summer Zervos, a former contestant on "The Apprentice," said Trump kissed her and grabbed her forcefully at a hotel in 2007 -- a claim Trump denies. Watch her full remarks here.
Trumps goes after accusers
In a speech Friday, Donald Trump branded the six women who have accused him of sexually assaulting them as fame-hungry liars. He also pushed a conspiracy theory that Carlos Slim, a Mexican billionaire who owns a stake in The New York Times, was behind the article describing some of his alleged assaults. Major Garrett reports.
Backlash for Trump comments
The GOP nominee for president's Facebook apology for his lewd comments about sexual assault, recorded in 2005 and released Friday, did little to assuage anger from fellow Republicans, many of whom are now calling on Donald Trump to step aside. Major Garrett reports.
Trump apologizes for lewd remarks
Donald Trump's campaign is in crisis on the eve of the next presidential debate over a leaked 2005 video that shows him making offensive and sexist remarks about what some consider sexual assault. Key Republicans have disavowed the comments, with some even pulling their support. Overnight, Trump responded in a video statement. Major Garrett reports in St. Louis, the site of Sunday night's second debate.
UNC sexual assault case
Allen Artis, a University of North Carolina football player, is off the team indefinitely following allegations of sexual assault. He was suspended Tuesday. The linebacker's accuser, sophomore Delaney Robinson, says she had bruises on her neck after the alleged attack. Vinita Nair reports on how Robinson is accusing the school of mishandling her case.
NCAA pulls games from NC
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is pulling seven championship events from North Carolina over the state's so-called "bathroom law," or HB2, which requires transgender people to use public restrooms that correspond with the sex on their birth certificate. NCAA president Mark Emmert joins "CBS This Morning" to explain why they are taking a stand against the law. He also addresses how NCAA is addressing sexual assaults on campuses.
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For the first time since the Democratic National Convention, Donald Trump is leading a national poll; The touch-up job inside the U.S. Capitol dome is now complete
Wetterling killer admits guilt
They mystery behind the disappearance of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling has been solved 27 years later. In a plea bargain, Danny Heinrich admitted to assaulting and killing Wetterling while he pleaded guilty to unrelated federal child pornography charges. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Naming sex assault victim?
A student sexually assaulted at an elite New Hampshire prep school is in a legal battle to keep her identity private. Owen Labrie was convicted in the case that drew national attention. The victim's family filed a civil suit in June against St. Paul's School, claiming the school condoned "a tradition of ritualized statutory rape." If the case goes to trial, the school says the plaintiffs "should not be allowed to hide behind a cloak of anonymity and lob attacks." CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the case.
Light sentence for sex crime?
The sexual assault sentence of a former University of Colorado student has sparked widespread outrage. Austin James Wilkerson, 22, could have spent years in prison, but instead a judge sentenced him to work-release and probation. Critics compare him to former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner, whose conviction also resulted in a light sentence. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
"Promising Young Woman": An elegant, gut-punch of a film
The awards-season success of Emerald Fennell's "Promising Young Woman," a revenge thriller in which a woman methodically wreaks vengeance after her best friend is sexually assaulted, has spurred conversations about sexism in Hollywood and female empowerment on screen. Correspondent Holly Williams talks with Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan about the film's message and its fearless, complicated heroine.
Baylor University and its former football coach are accused of turning their back on sexual assault victims
Baylor University and its former football coach are accused of turning their back on sexual assault victims. Art Briles reportedly broke a promise to apologize to a woman sexually assaulted by one of his players. This comes as a new federal lawsuit accuses the Christian college of being a "hunting ground" for rapists. Mark Strassmann reports from the Baylor campus in Waco, Texas.
Brock Turner began his six-month sentence Tuesday after being convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman
Brock Turner began his six-month sentence Tuesday after being convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. Meanwhile, over 300,000 people have signed a petition demanding the removal of the judge who handed down what many are calling a lenient sentence to the former Stanford swimmer. John Blackstone has more.
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A report released Thursday says Baylor University did not do enough to protect its students from sexual assaults reportedly committed by football players
A report released Thursday says Baylor University did not do enough to protect its students from sexual assaults reportedly committed by football players. The report said two university administrators "directly discouraged complainants from reporting." As a result, Baylor has fired its football coach and demoted school president Ken Starr. Anna Werner reports.
Dozens of women accuse the entertainer of drugging and molesting them, but this is the only case where prosecutors have filed charges
Bill Cosby will stand trial for an alleged sexual assault dozens of years ago. A Pennsylvania judge found probable cause Tuesday that Cosby had committed a crime. Dozens of women accuse the entertainer of drugging and molesting them, but this is the only case where prosecutors have filed charges. Jericka Duncan reports from Philadelphia.
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A Pennsylvania judge has given prosecutors the green light to move forward with a criminal case against Bill Cosby; Before Norman Rockwell would put paint to a brush, he called in a photographer
At least six women have accused eight Baylor football players of violence over the past seven years
At least six women have accused eight Baylor football players of violence over the past seven years. The school's president is Kenneth Starr, who is accused by several students of failing to respond to reports of sexual assaults. Don Dahler reports.
CBS News legal expert Rikki Kleiman discusses what's at stake for Bill Cosby in his upcoming sexual assault trial
CBS News legal expert Rikki Kleiman discusses what's at stake for Bill Cosby in his upcoming sexual assault trial.
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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, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Mark Sanchez files motion for guilty plea in stabbing incident
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
Missouri's top court blocks new House map favoring GOP until voters can weigh in
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new House map backed by President Trump from being used in the November election, a setback in Republicans' efforts to pick up an additional House seat.
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9/11 memorial service should be about remembrance, not politics, Mamdani says
This year's 9/11 memorial service will be Zohran Mamdani's first as mayor of New York City.
American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
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American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel nears record high
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
The Social Security Administration overpaid her. Now she owes $35,000.
The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay it back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid.
Chocolate eyeball candy sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx recalled
The recalled candy, sold under the brand "Crystal Temptations," was distributed in 13 states.
U.S. layoffs in August fell to their lowest level in 4 years
Job cuts around the U.S. have declined this year even amid signs that hiring is weakening.
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Trump names new acting Army secretary after Driscoll resigns
President Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary, following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Federal prosecutor fired after investigating ICE officer for civil rights offenses
A federal prosecutor in Minnesota who was investigating an ICE officer for possible civil rights crimes has been fired, four sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Trump commutes former Philadelphia labor leader "Johnny Doc's" prison sentence
President Trump agreed to commute the rest of former Philadelphia labor leader Johnny Doc's prison sentence, his lawyer says.
FBI using AI to zero in on threats faster, deputy director says
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
Missouri's top court blocks new House map favoring GOP until voters can weigh in
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new House map backed by President Trump from being used in the November election, a setback in Republicans' efforts to pick up an additional House seat.
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Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
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DOJ reviving dormant prize law to try to claim Iranian oil tankers
The Justice Department is planning to try to use a legal regime last used during the Spanish-American War to speed up the seizure of ships and their cargo during the Iran conflict.
"Supersized" El Niño's harshest weather ahead includes heat, drought, floods
A new forecast predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will remain in place until early 2027, peaking later this year.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
Maduro, wife seek dismissal of drug trafficking indictment on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
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KIND Snacks founder on his new podcast
"Shark Tank" judge and KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new podcast, "Build or Break," where he sits down with fellow entrepreneurs and industry disruptors.
Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon and a pioneer in the women's liberation movement, has died at 92. CBS News' Jarred Hill looks back at her historic career.
Adria Arjona talks career, "Onslaught" role
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Artists sue AI-generated music company
Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
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Testing London's first self-driving taxis
The first self-driving taxis have launched in London. Uber has 15 vehicles operating in the city with a required supervisor in the car. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall, whose AI technology is powering the robotaxis in London's iconic Westminster.
Why NYC is banning AI in some classes
New York City Public Schools is banning the use of artificial intelligence in most classrooms for the next year. New York City Councilman Eric Dinowitz joins with more.
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.
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AI interviews rolling out for some federal hires, sources say
The federal government will shift into using artificial intelligence in the interview process for some job applicants in the coming days, according to U.S. officials.
Hack exposes millions of ID scans on dark web
The FBI is investigating a recent hack that put more than 150 million U.S. and Canadian driver's license scans for sale online. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency joins with more.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Trump commutes former Philadelphia labor leader "Johnny Doc's" prison sentence
President Trump agreed to commute the rest of former Philadelphia labor leader Johnny Doc's prison sentence, his lawyer says.
Gloria Allred discusses Lindsay Clancy trial
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has sparked complicated conversations around motherhood, postpartum and mental health. Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred joins CBS News to discuss the case.
FBI using AI to zero in on threats faster, deputy director says
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
What led to downtown Minneapolis shooting
Two people were killed, and several others were wounded, in a shootout with police in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The suspected gunman was also killed. Jonah Kaplan reports on the details.
Woman shot man over parking spot in June
Warning: Disturbing footage. Newly released video shows the moments after a woman fatally shot a man over a parking spot outside a Walmart. The Broward County State Attorney said they released the video to explain their decision not to charge her. Jason Allen has more details.
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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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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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Reactions pour in for Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon and a trailblazer for women's rights, has died at 92. Activist and #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke, women's rights attorney Gloria Allred and others spoke with CBS News about her impact.
Dangerous cleanup effort beneath ground zero
Large chunks of debris crashed through underground basements during the 9/11 attacks. 60 Minutes visited several months afterwards, when an exhausting and dangerous cleanup effort was underway.
Gloria Allred discusses Lindsay Clancy trial
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has sparked complicated conversations around motherhood, postpartum and mental health. Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred joins CBS News to discuss the case.
Gloria Allred on Gloria Steinem's legacy
Gloria Steinem, a journalist and trailblazer of the women's liberation movement, has died at 92, her foundation announced Thursday. Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred joins CBS News to discuss Steinem's impact on the world.
World Cup of Tiramisu contest seeks judges
Tiramisu is one of the most popular desserts in the world, and in Italy, the 10th annual World Cup of Tiramisu is a real competition seeking judges. Tony Dokoupil has the story.