The ethical quandary facing the Supreme Court (and America)
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
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Can Americans' trust in the Supreme Court be restored?
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of justices. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who explain why initiatives at the nation's highest court -- from a code of ethics to term limits to the nuclear option of impeachment -- are unlikely to restore respect and trust in SCOTUS any time soon.
California's mixed response to Supreme Court ruling
While leaders in San Francisco praised the Supreme Court's ruling giving cities nationwide the power to clear homeless encampments, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the decision a "disappointment." Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Supreme Court limits law used in Jan. 6 cases
The Supreme Court issued a consequential decision on Friday that could affect the prosecutions of more than 300 Jan. 6 cases, as well as the special counsel's case against former President Donald Trump. The justices said prosecutors went too far by using an obstruction charge against those who breached the Capitol on that fateful day. Jan Crawford reports on the far-reaching implications.
How will Fischer ruling impact Jan. 6 cases?
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of a man accused of playing a role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The justices said prosecutors overstepped when they charged Joseph Fischer with obstruction, and that they need to prove specific actions to charge someone with the crime. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News congressional correspondent, and Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, break down the decision.
Iowa's Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
Unpacking the Supreme Court's Idaho decision
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that emergency abortions can be performed in Idaho after the opinion was unintentionally released Wednesday. The case focused on the split between Idaho's near-total abortion ban and a federal law that requires hospitals to provide stabilizing care to patients. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision, which left key questions unanswered.
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
One day after a draft opinion became public, the Supreme Court made it official, ruling that emergency abortions when a woman's health is at risk could resume in Idaho, at least for the time being. Jan Crawford reports.
How Idaho abortion case could play out
The Supreme Court says a document was "inadvertently" uploaded to its site Wednesday after Bloomberg reported the opinion on a highly anticipated abortion case was briefly posted online. The case centers on Idaho's near-total abortion ban versus a federal measure requiring hospitals to perform emergency abortions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
Supreme Court briefly posts Idaho abortion ruling
A draft opinion of a Supreme Court ruling in an Idaho abortion case was "inadvertently" posted online. It's the second time in recent years that an abortion opinion was revealed before the decision. Jan Crawford has the story.
Supreme Court admits document briefly posted
Bloomberg News has obtained what appears to be an unreleased Supreme Court opinion that would allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho. According to the Bloomberg report, the document briefly appeared on the court's website. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has the latest.
Biden ally on playing Trump in debate prep
We are just two days away from what could be the biggest turning point in the 2024 presidential race: The debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump. Democratic Party legal adviser Bob Bauer, who has played Trump in mock debates with Mr. Biden, joins "America Decides" to discuss what goes into the preparations.
SCOTUS takes up major trans rights case
The Supreme Court says it will consider a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming health care for transgender minors in its next term. The plaintiffs claim the law violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection and due process clauses. Fred Smith, constitutional law expert and professor of law at Emory University, joins CBS News to discuss.
What polling says about abortion, 2024 race
Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the abortion rights debate is playing a major part in the 2024 presidential election. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa explains how it could impact the race.
Arguments on Jack Smith appointment continue
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers returned to a Florida courtroom Monday, hoping to persuade the judge to dismiss the classified documents case. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman looks at the day's arguments.
Harris takes on Trump 2 years after Roe's end
Vice President Kamala Harris took on former President Donald Trump on the campaign trail Monday in a speech marking two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Poll: Biden leads Trump among young voters
New CBS News polling shows 61% of voters under 30 support President Biden's reelection bid. But will this key voting bloc turn out in November? Caitlin Huey-Burns and Anthony Salvanto join with analysis.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from ex-TV reality star Josh Duggar
Josh Duggar was on the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" with his large family before his 2021 conviction.
Justices uphold gun ban for domestic abusers
The Supreme Court upheld a federal law Friday that prohibits people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from having a gun. CBS News' chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Supreme Court firearm ban ruling: Takeaways
The Supreme Court upheld a law Friday restricting domestic abusers from owning guns. The man at the center of the case, who was charged for having a firearm while he had a restraining order against him, had argued the law violated his Second Amendment rights. Natalie Brand reports. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Supreme Court upholds Trump-era tax law
The Supreme Court upheld a Trump-era tax on foreign earnings Thursday. In a 7-2 ruling, justices said the policy, which imposes a one-time tax on Americans with shares of foreign companies, is constitutional. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson unpacks the decision.
Major Supreme Court decisions pending
The Supreme Court returned several opinions Thursday, including a ruling to uphold a Trump-era tax on foreign earnings. Decisions on former President Donald Trump's presidential immunity claims and access to abortions during medical emergencies are still expected. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Why Senate Republicans blocked bump stock ban
Republican senators blocked a Democratic-led attempt Tuesday to pass legislation that would have restored a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, an accessory that enables semi-automatic weapons to shoot at a very rapid pace. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is unpacking the latest headlines from Capitol Hill.
Senate Republicans block bump stocks ban
Senate Republicans killed a measure to ban bump stocks on Tuesday following last week's Supreme Court decision that threw out the Trump administration-era ban. Bump stocks enable semi-automatic weapons to shoot at a very rapid pace, more like a machine gun. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks for firearms
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
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The focus on immigration and law enforcement comes one year after the department terminated or delayed funding for victims services, criminal justice researchers and more.
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say it was "a preventable murder"
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.
Trump administration, Spirit Airlines in advanced bailout talks, sources say
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Mexico's military was unaware of CIA agents who died in crash, president says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Operation Metro Surge drained $610 million from Minnesota's economy, filing says
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
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Trump administration, Spirit Airlines in advanced bailout talks, sources say
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
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DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts
The focus on immigration and law enforcement comes one year after the department terminated or delayed funding for victims services, criminal justice researchers and more.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Condom maker warns prices may rise due to Iran war supply disruptions
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
It's not just gasoline. Iran war could drive prices higher for many products.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
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DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts
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Operation Metro Surge drained $610 million from Minnesota's economy, filing says
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
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Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Mexico's military was unaware of CIA agents who died in crash, president says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty draws big lines, and a big backlash
As thousands of undocumented migrants line up to apply for amnesty under a new program in Spain, the prime minister's opponents vow a fight.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
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Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Details on charges against D4vd in teen's death
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
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Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
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.
John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down as Apple CEO on Monday. Jo Ling Kent reports on John Ternus, the mechanical engineer preparing to take the wheel.
Where does Apple go after Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September after 15 years at the helm of the company. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue joins to discuss Cook's legacy and where Apple's future could lead.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
New details about Mexican pyramid shooting
Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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is China preparing to invade Taiwan?
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Slain student's parents on daughter's killing
Sheridan Gorman's parents spoke with CBS News' Matt Gutman about their daughter's killing at Loyola University Chicago in March.
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