Georgia Bulldogs to take on South Carolina
Reigning national champions Georgia Bulldogs are set to play against the South Carolina Gamecocks on CBS Saturday. CBS Sports HQ college football writer Shehan Jeyarajah breaks down week three.
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How indigo brings together South Carolina's past and present
Indigo dye's beautiful color comes shrouded by an ugly history of slavery.
Indigo's impact on South Carolina's past, present
Indigo dye's beautiful color comes shrouded by an ugly history of slavery in South Carolina. But some are trying to help the largely forgotten crop make a comeback, and heal century-old wounds in the process. Mark Strassmann reports.
Murdaugh back in court over fraud charges
Alex Murdaugh is back in court Thursday for a status hearing focused on the more than 100 financial fraud charges the disgraced attorney faces. Murdaugh is serving a life sentence for the 2021 killings of his wife and son. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Pictures of Idalia's aftermath in Georgia, Carolinas show damage
Pictures and videos taken in and around cities touched by Idalia, like Charleston and Savannah, show flooding and debris in the hurricane's aftermath.
Tropical Storm Idalia slams the Carolinas
A day after hitting Florida as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Idalia continues to dump heavy rain over South and North Carolina, triggering flood warnings across the region. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill reports from Morehead City, North Carolina.
Idalia slams Southeast as tropical storm
A weaker Idalia moved over the Carolinas as a tropical storm early Thursday, bringing heavy rain and storm surge flooding a day after hitting Florida as a major hurricane. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Cedar Key, Florida.
Idalia downgraded to Category 1 storm
Georgia and the Carolinas are expecting severe weather throughout the afternoon as Hurricane Idalia, now a Category 1 storm, rolls through. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Savannah, Georgia.
The Trial of Alex Murdaugh
"48 Hours" explores the double life of a once prominent lawyer and his stunning fall from grace. Murdaugh is now an admitted drug addict, thief and convicted murderer. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.
Sneak peek: The Trial of Alex Murdaugh
"48 Hours" explores the double life of a once prominent lawyer and his stunning fall from grace. Murdaugh is now an admitted drug addict, thief and convicted murderer. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, Aug. 26 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
South Carolina police: college student shot, killed after entering wrong home
Officers found the 20-year-old student fatally shot after they were dispatched to a report of a home burglary and shooting.
Mom gets life for throwing newborn in river in 1992 after DNA cracked case
The community called the girl "Baby Angel Hope" and buried her in 1992. A jury convicted Stacy Rabon of homicide by child abuse earlier this month.
Abortion ban upheld by South Carolina Supreme Court
The 4-1 ruling departs from the court's own decision months earlier striking down a similar ban that the Republican-led legislature passed in 2021.
Maggie Murdaugh’s friends break their silence
Maggie Murdaugh’s college friends don’t want her to be remembered as the murdered wife. Talking to "48 Hours," they say she was a witty, loving woman who doted on her boys.
Tim Scott's campaign is burning through cash
Few 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls are bringing in the kind of cash that Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is, but no other candidate is spending it as quickly as he is either. According to the latest Federal Election Commission filings, Scott's campaign is the only one spending money faster than it is coming in. Former Republican Sen. Cory Gardner, currently the co-chair of a super PAC supporting Scott's bid, joined "America Decides" to discuss the campaign.
Judge denies bond for woman charged in crash that killed newlywed
The judge called the situation "very tragic" for all involved.
The Eye Drop Homicide
Did an item found in many medicine cabinets play a role in the death of a millionaire? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Trump leads in new Iowa, South Carolina polls
The first GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee is less than a month away. It's still unclear if former President Donald Trump will be there, but new polls show him leading by double digits in two states. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Fin Gómez join "America Decides" to discuss what the numbers suggest for the 2024 GOP field.
DeSantis criticizes Jan. 6 probe
GOP presidential candidates are weighing in on the news Donald Trump is the target of the special counsel investigation into Jan. 6. Speaking to CNN, Ron DeSantis called the investigation the "criminalization of political differences." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is traveling with the Florida governor and reports from South Carolina.
DeSantis slams "woke" agenda
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is now the first presidential candidate officially on the ballot in South Carolina after filing the paperwork Tuesday morning. He went on to unveil his new "anti-woke" agenda in an attempt to win over voters. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on that and a possible third party run from Senator Joe Manchin.
Nikki McCray-Penson, Women's Basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 51
McCray-Penson won gold medals at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. She was a three-time WNBA All-Star while playing for the Washington Mystics.
International African American Museum opens
A new museum in South Carolina is honoring African Americans by documenting their history and examining their global impact. Tonya M. Matthews, the museum's president and CEO, joined CBS News to talk about the museum's mission.
Biden says his economic plans help red states
President Biden touted his economic agenda during a speech in South Carolina on Thursday. The president criticized Republican lawmakers for voting against the Inflation Reduction Act, while pointing out those measures are leading to job increases in red states. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "America Decides" to discuss how the president is framing his economic policies to voters.
Talking "Bidenomics" in South Carolina
President Biden spoke at a plant in South Carolina Thursday, touting his administration's economic accomplishments and a plan the White House has dubbed "Bidenomics." He also called for a major commitment to improving the country's infrastructure. CBS News reporter Willie James Inman has more.
7-year-old boy among 5 dead in South Carolina plane crash
Five people were killed in the South Carolina crash, including a 7-year-old boy and his mother.
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Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota
An ICE officer shot a man Wednesday night in Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
26 charged in connection with rigging college basketball games
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
María Machado visiting Trump after offering to share Nobel with him
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has said she wants to give her Nobel Prize to Trump and "share it with him," for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
Trump announces "The Great Healthcare Plan," sparse on details
President Trump's proposal comes as the Senate is poised to vote on extending enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
Trump announces "The Great Healthcare Plan," sparse on details
President Trump's proposal comes as the Senate is poised to vote on extending enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
María Machado visiting Trump after offering to share Nobel with him
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has said she wants to give her Nobel Prize to Trump and "share it with him," for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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ICE's No. 2 official, a Noem ally, leaving agency to run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, the No. 2 official at ICE and a close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is leaving the agency to run for Congress.
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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Verizon says outage resolved after customers lost service for hours
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
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Trump announces "The Great Healthcare Plan," sparse on details
President Trump's proposal comes as the Senate is poised to vote on extending enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
María Machado visiting Trump after offering to share Nobel with him
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has said she wants to give her Nobel Prize to Trump and "share it with him," for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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ICE's No. 2 official, a Noem ally, leaving agency to run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, the No. 2 official at ICE and a close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is leaving the agency to run for Congress.
ICE officer shoots man in leg in Minneapolis after shovel attack, officials say
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
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Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
2 tons of cocaine seized after boat chased down in Pacific, video shows
The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
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.
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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College basketball rigging allegations
A newly unsealed indictment details an apparent point-shaving scheme involving college basketball players. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis
More details are emerging about an apparent altercation that led to an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Au pair testifies in double murder trial
Testimony continues in the trial of Brendan Banfield, who is accused of plotting a double murder with his family's au pair - a woman he was secretly having an affair with. On Wednesday, the au pair, who is the prosecution's key witness, faced hours of intense cross-examination. Jericka Duncan reports.
2 tons of cocaine seized after boat chased down in Pacific, video shows
The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.
Au pair testifies ex-lover plotted murders of wife and stranger
Juliana Peres Magalhães testified that she turned against her former lover in a double homicide scheme involving his wife because she "wanted the truth to come out."
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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Noem on Trump invoking Insurrection Act
President Trump may be contemplating invoking the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis as tensions rise surrounding ICE raids. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
U.S. seizes sixth tanker linked to Venezuela
The U.S. has seized a sixth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, this time in the Caribbean. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Latest on U.S. military posture near Iran
President Trump alluded to Iran halting the killings of anti-government protesters, but he did not say the source of that information. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more on the U.S. military posture in the region.
Trump pushes credit card interest rates cap
President Trump is pushing for a 10% interest rate cap for credit cards. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger breaks down the implications.
College basketball rigging allegations
A newly unsealed indictment details an apparent point-shaving scheme involving college basketball players. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.