U.K. judge dismisses Donald Trump's lawsuit over "Steele dossier"
A London court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump accusing a British ex-spy of making "shocking and scandalous claims" that harmed his reputation.
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FEC fines Clinton campaign, DNC; clears "Steele dossier" author of wrongdoing
Federal Election Commission said the campaign mislabeled Christopher Steele's opposition work as "legal services" and "legal and compliance consulting"
Justice Department official Bruce Ohr is out
DOJ says Ohr retired after his lawyer was told a final decision on a disciplinary review was imminent. Orr was a frequent Trump target over his dealings with Christopher Steele.
New documents give more information on Steele Dossier source
Newly released records are shedding new light on a source former British spy Christopher Steele used to compile his dossier on the Trump campaign in 2016. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Graham releases new details about source of Steele dossier
Separately, other records released in spring 2020, cast doubt on the reliability of the dossier.
Report footnotes: FBI knew Russians had early info about Steele material
Newly declassified footnotes from a government report, first obtained by CBS News, show that despite warnings about Russian targeting and potential disinformation, the FBI relied on the controversial Steele dossier to secure wiretap warrants for Carter Page.
Footnotes indicate FBI knew of risk of disinformation in Steele dossier
The FBI was warned sections of the controversial Steele dossier could have been part of a "Russian disinformation campaign to denigrate U.S. foreign relations," according to the footnotes.
Justice Dept. watchdog releases report
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz has released his report into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. While he found several mistakes made by the FBI, he concluded there was no political bias influencing the agency's probe into the 2016 Trump campaign. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN AM to break down the biggest takeaways.
IG releases report on Russia probe
The Justice Department's internal watchdog released a highly anticipated report about surveillance of the Trump campaign in 2016. It found no evidence of political bias, but it did uncover some serious flaws. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBSN legal contributor and former Assistant District Attorney for New York County Rebecca Roiphe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the report's findings.
Senators request documents related to Christopher Steele
Republicans have expressed concern about Steele's role in the origin of the Russia investigation
DOJ lawyer Bruce Ohr was told Russia had Trump "over a barrel" in 2016
Ohr has been criticized repeatedly by the president for his role in the Russia investigation
Carter Page denies he was an adviser to Kremlin
His denial comes after the Trump administration's release of a redacted wiretapping warrant application for Page
Law professor on Carter Page surveillance
The Department of Justice's release of FBI documents related to surveillance of former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page is raising new questions about the campaign's ties to Russia. New York University law professor Ryan Goodman joins CBSN to explain what we learned from the new records.
Senator says it's "likely" that Russians have dirt on Trump
Asked if Russians have compromising video of Trump, Oregon Democrat says "something close to that"
Senate Intel agrees with assessment that Russia meddled to help Trump
The committee said of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment that found Russia tried to help Trump and hurt HIllary Clinton that it was a "sound intelligence product"
Some questions in Trump-Russia dossier now finding answers
As a whole, the Steele dossier now appears to be a murky mixture of authentic revelations and repurposed history
Russian pop star with ties to Trump trolls U.S. election saga in music video
The video includes lookalikes of nearly all key figures making headlines in the Russia investigation and in Washington
Johnson says he was worried about Comey's plan to brief Trump
The former homeland security chief says he told Comey that Trump might take the message as a threat
James Comey's memos released
CBS News has obtained former FBI director James Comey's memos documenting his meetings and conversations with President Trump. While a lot of what Comey writes in the memos has been public, CBS News producer Rebecca Kaplan discusses what we can learn from the memos.
A list of people Mueller's investigators have interviewed
Numerous administration figures and people with ties to the Trump campaign have met with Mueller's team
In memo wars, facts are stubborn and victory is dubious
It became clear just how two fundamentally political documents containing classified information could, in an unprecedented and spectacular fashion, be released publicly
Sens. Grassley, Graham call Susan Rice email "odd"
Republicans on Senate Judiciary Committee call Rice's correspondence and its timing "unusual" and "odd"
Democrat memo heads to Trump's desk
Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to analyze what President Trump wants to do about the Democratic memo about the Russia investigation.
Ex-Obama official says State Dept. informed FBI of Steele dossier
Victoria Nuland suggested if members of the Trump campaign had gone to the FBI "in real time ... we might not be in the mess we're in today"
Trump lawyer sues BuzzFeed over Russian dossier
Lawsuit comes after Sen. Dianne Feinstein released a transcript of the Senate Judiciary Committee's August interview with Glenn Simpson, co-founder of Fusion GPS
Scope of hurricane damage emerges amid power outages, fuel shortages
At least 17 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Milton, officials told CBS News.
Satellite photos reveal destruction caused by Hurricane Milton
Satellite photos show flooding, ruined buildings and more after Hurricane Milton.
Trump campaign requested use of military aircraft for final stage of campaign
Former President Donald Trump's campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign, two sources said.
Boeing says it's cutting 10% of its workforce, or about 17,000 employees
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg wrote in a memo that the aerospace giant is cutting 10% of its 170,000 workforce.
U.S. investigating China-backed hack of telecom companies. Here's what to know.
Authorities are investigating a cyberattack linked to China-backed hackers that targeted major U.S. telecommunications companies and systems used for intelligence collection.
As Trump puts spotlight on Colorado city, mayor calls gang claims exaggerated
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
Top border official: Disaster funds have "absolutely not" been diverted for migrants
The U.S. government is "absolutely not" diverting hurricane and disaster relief funds to subsidize the care of migrants, the top Customs and Border Protection official told CBS News.
Beware the "street shark" and other common hurricane misinformation
Fake or misleading visuals, scams and overblown reports of crime have recurred after major hurricanes for years now. Here's what to watch out for.
Florida gas stations are in need of fuel. Here's how long it could take.
There's a lot of gasoline headed to Florida, but power must first be restored for terminals to receive it.
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Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 16 dead
More than 2 million homes and businesses still had no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
As Trump puts spotlight on Colorado city, mayor calls gang claims exaggerated
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
Why some people in Hurricane Helene's path didn't get emergency alerts
Some counties certified to issue alerts through FEMA's system did not send any when the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit, according to a CBS News analysis.
Satellite photos reveal destruction caused by Hurricane Milton
Satellite photos show flooding, ruined buildings and more after Hurricane Milton.
Beware the "street shark" and other common hurricane misinformation
Fake or misleading visuals, scams and overblown reports of crime have recurred after major hurricanes for years now. Here's what to watch out for.
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Boeing says it's cutting 10% of its workforce, or about 17,000 employees
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg wrote in a memo that the aerospace giant is cutting 10% of its 170,000 workforce.
7-Eleven to close more than 400 locations. Here's what to know.
Convenience-store chain 7-Eleven is closing hundreds of "underperforming" stores in North America, its Japanese-owner said.
Here's who would benefit from Trump's tax plan on car loan interest
Donald Trump is proposing making interest on car loans tax-deductible. But the benefit would mostly help high earners.
Cards Against Humanity offers to pay nonvoters to go to the polls
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Florida gas stations are in need of fuel. Here's how long it could take.
There's a lot of gasoline headed to Florida, but power must first be restored for terminals to receive it.
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As Trump puts spotlight on Colorado city, mayor calls gang claims exaggerated
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
How Arizona voters view the divisive issue of immigration
How to secure the U.S.-Mexico border — and what to do about immigrants, legal and illegal, once they enter the U.S. — remain top concerns for voters.
Trump campaign requested use of military aircraft for final stage of campaign
Former President Donald Trump's campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign, two sources said.
U.S. investigating China-backed hack of telecom companies. Here's what to know.
Authorities are investigating a cyberattack linked to China-backed hackers that targeted major U.S. telecommunications companies and systems used for intelligence collection.
Cards Against Humanity offers to pay nonvoters to go to the polls
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
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Your friend loves a candidate you hate. Can your relationship survive?
To stay friends or not to stay friends, that is the question for many Americans as they navigate deep political divides this election cycle. Here's what experts say.
Revisiting the Nintendo Wii fitness craze
Dr. Jon LaPook looks back at his investigation into "exer-gaming" with the Nintendo Wii, a gaming console that helped many people get in shape by turning video games into a workout.
Consumer Reports calls for federal ban on baby walkers. Here's why.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
FDA authorizes over-the-counter combined COVID-19 and flu test
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
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New mayor takes office days after predecessor was beheaded
Gustavo Alarcón, a doctor, was sworn in days after his predecessor was killed and beheaded.
Israel's war with Hezbollah hit a tiny Lebanese village without warning
Israel says its fight in Lebanon is against Iran-backed Hezbollah, but residents in one tiny village say they're under attack, and they don't know why.
North Korea threatens "all means of attack" over purported drone flights
North Korea says South Korea flew propaganda-dropping drones over its capital city, warning the "safety lock on our trigger has now been released" in response.
"Rogue" policewoman accused of murdering 6 people
The body of one man was recovered from a dam while a woman was discovered burned to death in a shack, authorities said.
Remains of climber who vanished in 1924 believed found on Mount Everest
Andrew Irvine went missing in 1924 alongside climbing partner George Mallory as the pair attempted to be the first to reach Everest's summit.
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Mark Harmon steps back in "NCIS" as producer for "NCIS: Origins"
Mark Harmon transitions from his iconic role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs to executive producer and narrator of "NCIS: Origins," a prequel exploring his character's early years.
Kenneth C. Davis on the power of reading
Kenneth C. Davis, author of "The World in Books," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the power of reading and the need to fight for the right to access books in an era of increasing bans across the U.S.
Meet Ellie the Elephant
Ellie the Elephant, the massively popular New York Liberty mascot, continues to rally fans as the team fights for its first WNBA championship.
Mark Harmon on returning to NCIS as producer
After nearly 20 years as Special Agent Gibbs, Mark Harmon is back in the NCIS world as executive producer and narrator of the new prequel, "NCIS: Origins," which stars Austin Stowell.
Sean "Diddy" Combs trial set for May 2025
At a hearing on Thursday for Sean "Diddy" Combs, prosecutors revealed more indictments could be filed against Combs as the investigation continues. His federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges is set to begin in May 2025.
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TikTok knew app was harmful to kids, lawsuit says
Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports.
U.S. probing telecom hack linked to China
U.S. officials are investigating an apparent China-linked hack of major American telecommunications companies. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
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.
How to use your phone's night mode to capture the northern lights
The northern lights are expected to be visible again Friday night and night mode on your camera can help capture the colorful auroras. Here's how to turn it on and see them.
Musk, Tesla unveil long-awaited "Cybercab" robotaxi
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
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How wildlife reacts to changing climate
The 2024 World Wildlife Fund report found that animal populations are declining due to human-caused climate change and the global loss of nature. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and environmental reporter Marina Jurica reports on which species are most at risk and what can be done to reverse the trend.
What are the northern lights?
Many Americans were able to spot the northern lights Thursday and may have another chance to do so Friday as the aurora borealis remains visible. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the phenomenon and also looks at the latest U.S. forecast.
Renowned scientist's ashes dropped into eye of Hurricane Milton as tribute
The ashes were released into the eye of the hurricane Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before Milton made landfall.
Republicans seek aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Climate change impacting U.S. migration
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these powerful storms. Jesse Keenan, associate professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University, joins CBS News to discuss climate change's impact on human migration.
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New mayor takes office days after predecessor was beheaded
Gustavo Alarcón, a doctor, was sworn in days after his predecessor was killed and beheaded.
Search continues for Texas mother missing since Sunday
Suzanne Simpson, 51, has been missing since Sunday night, the Olmos Park Police Department said.
Police share last-known video of Montana mom
Missoula, Montana, police exclusively released the last-known video of Jermain Charlo, a young mom who disappeared without a trace in 2018, to "48 Hours" in hopes of generating leads. Michelle Miller reports on the case for "48 Hours."
"Rogue" policewoman accused of murdering 6 people
The body of one man was recovered from a dam while a woman was discovered burned to death in a shack, authorities said.
Watch never-before-seen video of missing Montana mom Jermain Charlo
Police share last-known images of Montana woman, hoping to generate new leads. "Someone out there knows what happened to Jermain Charlo" says detective.
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Maps show best areas in U.S. to see northern lights
Maps show where the northern lights may be visible over the United States.
Stunning images show Hurricane Milton from space
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
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Remains found on Mount Everest
National Geographic reported that a documentary team possibly found the remains of Andrew Irvine a century after he and his climbing partner George Mallory disappeared trying to become the first people to reach the top. The findings could help solve the mystery of whether the climbers ever made it to the mountain's peak.
New details on the deadly Colorado mine accident
A fatal accident at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado left tourists trapped deep underground for hours. A successful rescue operation brought 12 visitors out after the tour guide was killed and four others were injured. Carter Evans has more.
93-year-old attends every high school football game
Steve Young, 93, has not missed a single Antioch Community High School football game since 1946. He also attends virtually every school sporting event, from basketball to golf, and has no plans on stopping anytime soon. Steve Hartman has more in "On the Road."
TikTok knew app was harmful to kids, lawsuit says
Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Nearly two dozen killed as Israel strikes Beirut
Lebanon's prime minister said the Israeli airstrikes on downtown Beirut killed 22 people Thursday night. Meanwhile, Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah fired more than 100 rockets into Israel. Debora Patta reports on the ground in Lebanon's capital.