Man charged with threatening Supreme Court justices
An Alaska man was federally indicted Thursday on allegations that he sent hundreds of messages threatening to kidnap and assassinate six Supreme Court justices.
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An Alaska man was federally indicted Thursday on allegations that he sent hundreds of messages threatening to kidnap and assassinate six Supreme Court justices.
An Alaska man who allegedly threatened to assassinate six members of the Supreme Court has been arrested. He faces nine counts of making threats against a federal judge and additional charges.
The Alaska man allegedly sent more than 465 messages to the Supreme Court through an online portal.
It's been more than a year since the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, and the enrollment of Black students is down at elite colleges. Scott White, former director of guidance at Montclair High School in New Jersey, and a freelance writer for Forbes on college admissions, joins CBS News to unpack the trend.
Harvard University reported that students identifying as Black made up 14% of this year's freshman class, compared with 18% in 2023. Some other top schools also reported falls in Black student enrollment. The Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious university admissions policies were unconstitutional in 2023. Anemona Hartocollis, a national reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss the change.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that a measure to restore abortion rights will be on the ballot in November.
Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice, opened up about how she and her husband Patrick Jackson met and navigated their interracial relationship.
Lawyers were back in a D.C. court Thursday to discuss the conspiracy and obstruction case charging Donald Trump with interfering with the 2020 election. It was the first hearing since the Supreme Court ruled former and current presidents have immunity from criminal prosecution for "official acts" taken in office. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has more.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recently sat down with CBS News for her first broadcast interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2022. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell discussed several topics with her, including affirmative action, which the nation's highest court struck down back in June of last year.
The federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case laid out Thursday the schedule for next steps in the prosecution following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump enjoys immunity for "official acts" he took while in the White House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has details.
Ahead of the release of her new book, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared on "CBS Sunday Morning" in her first broadcast interview since joining the high court. The rest of the interview will stream Thursday night on "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell."
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her historic confirmation to the court, support from her husband and two daughters, and her new memoir, "Lovely One."
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the U.S.' highest court, talks with "CBS Mornings" about her path to the Supreme Court, term limits for the court and her dissent in a major ruling.
In her first broadcast interview, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talks about her historic ascension to the nation's highest court; her dissent in the Trump immunity decision; and the controversy over ethics involving justices.
"From my perspective, I don't have any problem with an enforceable code," Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson told CBS News.
In her conversation with "Sunday Morning," Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talks about one of the court's most divisive decisions, as well as her own journey to becoming the first Black woman to sit on the nation's highest court.
The Biden administration's flagship student loan relief plan has 8 million participants. Here's what they should know about the Supreme Court's decision.
Jackson suggested the ruling gives Trump special treatment compared to others in the criminal justice system.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted again by special counsel Jack Smith for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election. The new indictment, which follows the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, narrows the allegations against Trump.
Special counsel Jack Smith has reindicted former President Donald Trump in the federal election interference case. The superseding indictment features a narrower set of accusations following a Supreme Court ruling that gave presidents immunity for so-called official acts. Robert Costa reports.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sits down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss the court's ruling on presidential immunity.
A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump related to obstructing the peaceful transfer of power after the 2020 election. The refined charges appear to address the new legal frame instituted by the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and Justice Department reporter Rob Legare have more on the charges.
The proposed amendment would have created exceptions to Arkansas' strict abortion law.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Prosecutors in the Trump 2020 election case asked for more time to interpret the legal ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The U.S. is moving more refueling planes and possibly heavy bombers to the region as the war with Iran spreads to another vital Middle East waterway.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
There were 89 people arrested over the course of the World Cup for involvement in human-trafficking rings, the NYPD said.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent reports.
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ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
Four police officers are on leave after a man who was allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday. Within hours of the deadly shooting, there were protests and a vigil held for the man. Mark Strassmann has more.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers and direct him to end military operations in Iran after four Republicans joined Democrats on the vote. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
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