Judge apologizes for telling woman to close her legs to prevent assault
The woman appeared before Russo in 2016 seeking a restraining order against a man she said sexually assaulted her
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Man sues Kevin Spacey over alleged groping incident
"As a result of defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler's explicit sexual behavior and lewd and lascivious conduct with the Plaintiff, the Plaintiff suffers, has suffered and will continue to suffer," the suit said
Michigan State authorizes independent Larry Nassar investigation
Details on the scope, cost and timeline for the pending investigation have not been worked out
Girls win first battle in adding more Title IX officers to NYC schools
The City Council released a new budget including provisions for the NYC Department of Education to hire six additional Title IX officers
Cuba Gooding Jr. faces charges of forcible touching, lawyer says
A 29-year-old woman told police the actor grabbed her breast while he was intoxicated at a Manhattan night spot
Virginia Lt. Gov. Fairfax wants criminal probe into allegations against him
Fairfax's attorney says that allegations against their client "should be promptly and fully investigated"
Rape conviction overturned, West Point cadet returns to campus
Judges' decision "is victim-blaming," said a former military chief prosecutor. "It reads like something from decades ago."
R. Kelly reporter says system has failed young black women
"Nobody matters less in our society than young black girls," Jim DeRogatis said, after years of trying to bring R. Kelly's alleged abuses to light
R. Kelly reporter talks new book "Soulless"
R. Kelly is due back in court Thursday on his most serious charges yet. He faces 11 new counts of sexual assault and abuse. The R&B star denies all charges. Nearly 20 years ago, music critic Jim DeRogatis helped break the first story on claims against R. Kelly. In his new book, "Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly" he says he knows of 48 women who were allegedly abused by the singer over 30 years. Kelly's attorney told CBS News "I have not read his book, nor do I care what he says. We will worry about the court and not Mr. DeRogatis." DeRogatis joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the decades he's spent following this story.
Kevin Spacey shows up for hearing in groping case
Kevin Spacey makes unusual appearance at Massachusetts courthouse in groping case against actor
"Chilling similarities" in Cosby accusers' testimony, judge says
The comedian is appealing his sex assault conviction in part based on testimony about the uncharged allegations
CBSN Originals explores sex education
CBSN Originals speaks to students and advocates who say the issue of sexual consent was never taught in health class. CBSN Originals producer Cydney Adams discusses how educating students can help prevent sexual assault later in life.
Sexual assault in military spiked nearly 40 percent, Pentagon says
"This is unacceptable. We cannot shrink from facing the challenge head on. We must, and will, do better," wrote the acting secretary of defense
Can drunk sex ever be consensual?
Heavy drinking and sexual activity often go together on college campuses, and that's a troubling dynamic
Luke Walton, NBA head coach, sued for alleged sexual assault
Kelli Tennant, former L.A. area TV sports reporter, claims new Sacramento Kings and ex-L.A. Lakers coach assaulted her in hotel room
Another sex assault claim for Jeffrey Epstein
A new accuser came forward in the high-profile case against multimillionaire investor Jeffrey Epstein. Maria Farmer said the disgraced financier who has ties to politicians, celebrities, and royalty, sexually assaulted her more than 20 years ago. He has faced numerous allegations of sexual abuse, which he denies. Anna Werner reports.
Judge allows sex-trafficking claim against Harvey Weinstein
In addition, the judge dramatically shrank scope of an action trying to treat the former movie producer and various companies like a mob organization
Time names Blasey Ford, Kavanaugh on 100 most influential people list
Christine Blasey Ford famously testified against Brett Kavanaugh during his Supreme Court nomination hearings last fall
"Consent condom" requires four hands to open
The unique design is intended to highlight the importance of consent
Judge faces suspension for telling alleged rape victim: "Close your legs"
When the victim described her encounter with the man, Russo asked her, "Do you know how to stop somebody from having intercourse with you?"
Justin Fairfax denies assault allegations
Virginia's Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax continues to deny the allegations of sexual assault against him, telling reporters Wednesday that he would release the results of a polygraph test and that he looked forward to "clearing my good name." He also said he would cooperate with any law enforcement investigations.
Has the Me Too reckoning gone too far?
Four women are coming forward about former Vice President Joe Biden, saying he touched them in a way that made them feel uncomfortable. CBS News contributor and New York Times investigative journalist Jodi Kantor, who broke the story of sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, joins "CBS This Morning" to weigh in on the Biden conversation.
Va. lawmakers disagree on Fairfax hearing
Republican lawmakers in Virginia say Democrats are blocking a public hearing into damaging allegations against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Vanessa Tyson and Meredith Watson Fairfax sexually assaulted them. They're asking to testify in front of state legislators. Fairfax, a Democrat, has categorically denied the allegations. Jeff Pegues reports.
Virginia Lt. Gov. Fairfax again denies sex assault claims, offers polygraph
Fairfax addressed the claims after two accusers talked about their alleged assaults to "CBS This Morning"
#GirlsToo movement emerges
The #MeToo movement put a spotlight on workplace harassment and sexual assault, and now the #GirlsToo movement has emerged to help minors enter the conversation. One in 4 girls experience sexual violence before they reach age 18. Christia Spears Brown, a professor of developmental psychology, joins CBSN along with Lara Kaufmann, the public policy director at Girls Inc., the organization that is helping steward the #GirlsToo movement.
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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.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Hiring in August was more than double economists' forecast of 65,000 payroll gains.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Hiring in August was more than double economists' forecast of 65,000 payroll gains.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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 hits record high
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
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.
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Illinois senators blast FAA for holding air traffic controller raises "hostage"
The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees.
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.
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.
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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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Price of diesel in U.S. hits record as Vance downplays Iran war impact
Vance says gas prices could have been "much higher were it not for our efforts," as the Iran war pushes pump prices to expected Labor Day weekend records.
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.
2 trapped Nepal workers rescued from buried 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 and still alive 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.
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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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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.
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.
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer singles out a juror
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer claimed in court that a juror "spurned the instructions" on how to reach a verdict. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe reports.
Clancy's lawyer files new emergency motion
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, has filed an emergency motion requesting for the court to stop holding sidebars on any subsequent proceedings and instead handle all matters in open court. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
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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.
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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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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer singles out a juror
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer claimed in court that a juror "spurned the instructions" on how to reach a verdict. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe reports.
Clancy's lawyer files new emergency motion
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, has filed an emergency motion requesting for the court to stop holding sidebars on any subsequent proceedings and instead handle all matters in open court. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Dick Cheney on the war on terror
In November of 2001, Dick Cheney, then vice president, addressed the Afghanistan war, saying the U.S. was prepared to do "whatever's necessary" after the 9/11 terror attacks.
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.