Blake Lively sued again for defamation over "It Ends With Us" dispute
Blake Lively faces a second defamation lawsuit over her allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation while making "It Ends With Us."
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Suit claims Fox Sports ex-host offered hairstylist $1.5 million for sex
Attorneys for Noushin Faraji are seeking unspecified damages from Skip Bayless, Fox Sports and Fox Corporation, according to the lawsuit.
Blake Lively accuses "It Ends with Us" co-star of sexual harassment
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Top prosecutor at U.N.'s highest court denies sexual misconduct claims
As ICC prosecutor Karim Khan sought charges against Hamas leaders and Israeli PM Netanyahu, he faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
Sexual harassment at work is as common today for women as 5 years ago
Despite some workplace gains, many women continue to experience sexual harassment and bias, a McKinsey and LeanIn study finds.
Big names in south India movie industry face sexual assault allegations
South India's Malayalam language movie industry has been rocked by allegations of rape and other sexual misconduct against big stars.
Extended interview with Charlotte Bennett
Charlotte Bennett, one of the women accusing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, sat down for an exclusive interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell, detailing multiple instances in which the governor allegedly made sexually inappropriate comments. Bennett says she reported the allegations to senior aides and was "terrified" about it getting back to the governor. She was transferred to a different position within the administration and said initially she was happy with the resolution. In response, special counsel for Governor Cuomo, Beth Garvey, tells CBS News, "We continue to believe the matter was handled appropriately and look forward to cooperating fully with the attorney general's review."
Executive Assistant #1: Cuomo Accuser Speaks
Brittany Commisso, the executive assistant who leveled the more serious sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, speaks publicly for the first time. In an exclusive interview, the accuser known as Executive Assistant #1 tells "CBS This Morning" and the Times Union why she thinks Governor Cuomo should be charged with a crime. He denies the claims. Read more here.
Investigation into Gaetz, and other top headlines
Here are some of the top headlines Wednesday, including the latest on the House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, a house explosion and collapse in Syracuse that left at least 13 people hurt, and a new law in Louisiana that requires all public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. Scott MacFarlane, Conor Wight and Elise Preston report.
Supporters say Chinese #MeToo activist sentenced to jail for subversion
Chinese journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin, who spoke out about sexism in state-run newsrooms, reportedly sentenced to 5 years in prison.
12/17/18: Red and Blue
Report: Russian social media campaign tried to suppress Democrat turnout in 2016; CBS: Fired CEO Leslie Moonves will not receive severance.
Kevin Spacey addresses new allegations of inappropriate behavoir
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey fired back at fresh allegations of sexual harassment and assault from men who will feature as part of a documentary on British television.
Ashley Judd reacts to Weinstein court ruling
Ashley Judd, the first to come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against Harvey Weinstein, and New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, whose reporting on Weinstein helped to launch the “Me Too” movement, discuss his 2020 conviction being overturned by New York’s highest court. Weinstein is continuing to serve a 16-year sentence for a separate case in California.
Harvey Weinstein appears in court as prosecutors seek September retrial
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
Appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's verdict
The New York State Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that disgraced former media mogul Harvey Weinstein did not receive a fair trial in a 2020 case in which he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women. In a 4-3 decision, the appeals court determined that the judge in the case "erroneously" admitted testimony from women whose claims were not part of the charges. Jericka Duncan has more on the decision and what could come next.
DOJ agrees to settlement with Nassar victims
The Department of Justice will pay 139 victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar a combined $138.7 million after agreeing to a settlement over the FBI's handling of the case.
Former producer responds to accusations
In an interview posted to Dan Schneider's YouTube account this week, the producer addressed multiple accusations of inappropriate and abusive behavior made against him in the docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
Flurry of sexual assault suits filed before law expires
A wave of lawsuits alleging sexual assault were filed in New York this week against prominent figures, including former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs and actor Jamie Foxx. The lawsuits came before Thursday's expiration of the temporary Adult Survivors Act, which created a one-year window for adults to file lawsuits against alleged abusers regardless of the statute of limitations. Elaine Quijano reports.
Tiger Woods' ex drops lawsuit, denies making sexual harassment allegations
Golf superstar Tiger Woods's ex-girlfriend has dropped her $30 million lawsuit against the trust that owns his $54 million Florida mansion.
Omegle shuts down online chat service amid legal challenges
Omegle, a popular online chat service, is shutting down after 14 years amid lawsuits alleging it enabled child sexual exploitation.
Michigan State coach fired for sexual harassment
Mel Tucker, the head coach for the Michigan State football team, was fired Wednesday over allegations that he sexually harassed an activist and rape survivor during a phone call.
Michigan State informs football coach Mel Tucker it intends to fire him
In the statement, athletic director Alan Haller says Tucker has seven calendar days to respond "and present reasons to me and the interim president as to why he should not be terminated."
Man arrested after appearing to grope female reporter on live TV
Isa Balado, a reporter for Spanish broadcaster Cuatro, was reporting on an armed robbery when a man walked up behind her and appeared to touch her bottom.
Michigan State suspends football coach
Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker has been suspended following allegations he sexually harassed a rape survivor and activist. Jericka Duncan has the details.
Audio captures moment Frontier plane fatally struck pedestrian
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
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U.S. awaits Iran's response on peace deal as month-long ceasefire holds
The U.S. military says its forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them from docking at an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. blockade in the area.
Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
Putin says Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid Victory Day celebrations
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's rule
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
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Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Bobby Cox, longtime Braves manager, dies at 84
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
Audio captures moment Frontier plane fatally struck pedestrian
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Frontier plane departing Denver for LA
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new House primary as state pushes to redistrict
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
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WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
A deadly diagnosis almost derailed a mom's dream. Her husband gave her hope.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Locals protest hantavirus outbreak ship
U.S. citizens potentially exposed to hantavirus amid the deadly outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship could be on their way back to the U.S. as soon as next week. Under newly-released plans, a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska is preparing to host at least 17 people for mandatory isolation.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
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Putin says Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid Victory Day celebrations
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's rule
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
U.K.'s Starmer faces calls to resign after disastrous local elections
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Saturday to revive the Labour Party after a disastrous set of local and regional elections.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
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Behind the scenes of Met Gala glam
Adriana Diaz goes behind the scenes with her prep ahead of this year's Met Gala.
Hiss Golden Messenger performs "Who You Gonna Run To?"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Who You Gonna Run To?"
Hiss Golden Messenger performs "Last Orders"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Last Orders."
Hiss Golden Messenger performs "In the Middle of It"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "In the Middle of It."
5/9: Saturday Morning
A Frontier plane struck a pedestrian on the runway in Denver before takeoff. Meanwhile, the cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak is set to evacuate passengers on Spain's Canary Islands.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Spencer Pratt on perceptions from reality TV
Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star and a Los Angeles mayoral candidate, tells CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi about how he's changed since being on "The Hills."
Spencer Pratt addresses Mamdani comparisons
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt tells CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi how he feels about comparisons to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Spencer Pratt on lack of political experience
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt tell CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi why he is capable of leading the city despite no prior political experience.
Full interview: Spencer Pratt
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt spoke with CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi about why he felt compelled to launch his campaign, and what he hopes to accomplish if he beats incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
Spencer Pratt on first L.A. mayoral debate
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt tells CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi why he felt like his first debate was "incredible."