Nike distances itself from NFL star after women's accusations
Sporting gear company says it is "deeply concerned" after multiple women allege the 26-year-old Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson assaulted them.
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Two Deshaun Watson accusers release public statements
Twenty-two women have accused Watson of civil assault, sexual assault or intentional infliction of emotional distress in recent weeks, which Watson has denied.
Forty years ago, Joan Little, who is black, was acquitted in the murder of a white North Carolina prison guard, becoming the first woman in the U.S. to win with the defense that she used deadly force to resist sexual assault
Forty years ago, Joan Little, who is black, was acquitted in the murder of a white North Carolina prison guard, becoming the first woman in the U.S. to win with the defense that she used deadly force to resist sexual assault. The case drew national attention and elevated the conversation of the civil rights, feminist and anti-death penalty movements. Ed Rabel covered the trial for CBS News and later interviewed Little.
Comedian Bill Cosby faces a major setback after a court ruling paves way for alleged victim's lawsuit to continue
Comedian Bill Cosby faces a major setback after a court ruling paves way for alleged victim's lawsuit to continue. CBS News Legal Analyst Rikki Klieman discusses the ruling with CBSN.
Cosby is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl at the Playboy mansion more than 40 years ago
The embattled comedian could face a new deposition after the California Supreme Court allowed a civil lawsuit to proceed. Cosby is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl at the Playboy mansion more than 40 years ago. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss "relentless" attorney Gloria Allred who will conduct the deposition.
In the deposition, Cosby explained in detail how he seduced women and kept his wife in the dark
New details on Bill Cosby's sexual assault scandal emerged over the weekend, after The New York Times discovered a loophole and published additional excerpts from a deposition the comedian gave in 2005. Cosby explained in detail how he seduced women and kept his wife in the dark. Don Dahler reports.
President Obama was asked about the multiple sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby during a White House press conference
President Obama was asked about the multiple sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby during a White House press conference. CBS News' Michelle Miller talks to CBSN about the president's response.
Army investigating sexual assault claim implicating up to 22 GIs
Fort Sill is receiving additional help from the Army Criminal Investigative Division to investigate the claims.
There is disturbing new evidence of a backlog in rape investigations across the U.S.
"There is disturbing new evidence of a backlog in rape investigations across the U.S. There are more than 9,000 rape kits sitting in crime labs, waiting to be tested. Ilse Knecht, of the Joyful Heart Foundation talks to CBSN's Elaine Quijano. "
Deshaun Watson accused of deleting messages amid lawsuits
Twenty-one women have come forward with allegations against the Houston Texans player.
Los Angeles police are investigating more than a dozen Venice High School students for sexual assault
Los Angeles police are investigating more than a dozen Venice High School students for sexual assault. Omar Villafranca reports some of the alleged incidents took place on school grounds.
Supporters believe armed students could stop violent crimes like college sexual assaults
There's a new push to let college students bring guns to school, with lawmakers in 13 states considering a so-called campus carry bills. Supporters believe armed students could stop violent crimes like college sexual assaults, but as Michelle Miller reports, the controversy is dividing students at Florida State University.
The alleged victim claims she was drugged at an Alpha Delta Phi party and has no memory of the alleged assault
The alleged victim claims she was drugged at an Alpha Delta Phi party and has no memory of the alleged assault. Police have appealed to other students who may have seen what happened. Anna Werner reports with the court documents that give new insight.
Another woman is accusing comedian Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting her and this case could fall within the statute of limitations
Another woman is accusing comedian Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting her and this case could fall within the statute of limitations. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said a new Pentagon report shows improvement in many areas, but the military must do more to stop sexual assault
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said a new Pentagon report shows improvement in many areas, but the military must do more to stop sexual assault.
All fraternity activities are on hold at University of Virginia until February
All fraternity activities are on hold at University of Virginia until February after a female student says she was gang-raped in a UVA fraternity house. Board members voted to enact a "zero tolerance" sexual assault policy at the university. Gayle King reports.
Survivor performs original song "Remember Everything"
The attack survivor says putting her feelings to music can be can be therapeutic.
Angela Rose tells police about her ordeal in 911 call
The 17-year-old gives important details of her abductor and his car just moments after being set free.
Justices: Drunk rape victim was not "mentally incapacitated"
More serious charge does not apply if the sexual assault victim consumed alcohol or drugs voluntarily, Minnesota Supreme Court says.
BS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the policy
Harvard overhauled its sexual misconduct policy for the first time, defining the term "sexual harrassment." As Norah O'Donnell reports, current and former professors say the new procedures "lack the most basic elements of fairness and due process." CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the policy.
Conflict ravages Ethiopia's Tigray region
Calls for Ethiopia to end a months-long, deadly conflict in the northern Tigray region are intensifying after reports of widespread atrocities. Thousands of people have died and millions were displaced by the fighting. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM with more.
NFL star Deshaun Watson accused of being a "serial predator"
Fourteen women have alleged they were assaulted by Watson during separate incidents in 2020 and 2021.
TSA began requiring overseas passengers to prove their electronic devices can be powered up. Also, a new study on college campus sexual assault investigations show alarming results
TSA began requiring overseas passengers to prove their electronic devices can be powered up. Also, a new study on college campus sexual assault investigations show alarming results
NFL star Deshaun Watson facing assault lawsuits
Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing several lawsuits alleging sexual assault or civil assault. The NFL is investigating.
A survey by Harvard University's newspaper finds 12 percent of the women graduating say they were sexually assaulted at the school. Lisa Paige, president of the Alumni Network for Harvard Women, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the report
A survey by Harvard University's newspaper finds 12 percent of the women graduating say they were sexually assaulted at the school. Lisa Paige, president of the Alumni Network for Harvard Women, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the report.
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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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2 trapped workers rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel 9 days after floods
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel as emergency teams continued efforts to reach others believed to be trapped inside, officials said.
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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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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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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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.