Supreme Court won't review state's rejection of Confederate flag plates
The Supreme Court says it won't review North Carolina's decision to stop issuing specialty license plates with the Confederate flag.
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SCOTUS ruling's effect on future elections
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled Alabama's redrawn congressional map likely violates a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins to discuss how the case could have larger implications for future U.S. elections.
Supreme Court ruling deals another blow to organized labor
Decision weakens labor protections by potentially discouraging employees from going on strike, worker advocates say.
Crow refuses to detail Clarence Thomas ties
Harlan Crow, the GOP donor who gave both gave gifts and paid for luxury vacations for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, said in an interview with The Atlantic that he would rather not talk about his relationship with the justice. The author of the piece, Graeme Wood, joined CBS News to break down the situation.
Supreme Court weakens EPA power over wetlands
The Supreme Court has again weakened the power of the Environmental Protection Agency. This time it involves wetlands. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the court's latest ruling and its implications for the environment.
Chief Justice Roberts says Supreme Court continuing work to address ethics
Chief Justice John Roberts says there is more the Supreme Court can do to "adhere to the highest standards" of ethical conduct.
Supreme Court keeps social media status quo
The Supreme Court on Thursday decided to maintain the status quo for social media platforms, meaning companies cannot be held legally liable for what someone posted. Adam Liptak, Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the decision means for the future of the internet.
SCOTUS: Twitter not liable for terrorist use
The Supreme Court has issued an opinion favoring social media companies in the case of Twitter v. Taamneh. The case centered around the issue of whether a social media platform can be liable for "aiding and abetting" a terrorist attack. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Supreme Court sides with internet firms in suits by terror victims' families
The court sidestepped a ruling that could have limited the scope of a federal law known as Section 230 that serves as a powerful shield for internet companies.
New push for Supreme Court ethics reform
There's a growing push on Capitol Hill for ethics reform within the Supreme Court. Some are even suggesting the high court adopt new rules with outside oversight and enforcement. It follows recent ethical questions raised by Justice Clarence Thomas' failure to disclose gifts and luxury travel on his financial reports. John Martin, a retired judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, joined CBS News to talk about the push for ethics reform.
Supreme Court sides with inmate who seeks to die by nitrogen hypoxia
Kenneth Smith was scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection for the 1988 murder-for-hire slaying of a preacher's wife.
White House reluctant to step into debate over Supreme Court ethics
Congress is considering legislative action on ethical standards at the Supreme Court after reports about gifts and financial arrangements Justice Clarence Thomas accepted from GOP donor Harlan Crow.
Alexandra Petri on a Supreme code of ethics
Imagine if justices of the Highest Court in the Land had to live under a code of ethics just like us mere mortals – such as reporting when they've accepted gifts from wealthy collectors of Nazi memorabilia! Imagine that!
Justice Thomas faces ethics questions
A new ProPublica report, finding Republican donor Harlan Crow paid private school tuition for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' grandnephew, is raising concerns on Capitol Hill and increasing calls for ethics reform for the nation's highest court. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on reactions from lawmakers.
Report: Donor paid tuition for Thomas relative
A ProPublica report says billionaire GOP donor Harlan Crow paid for several years of private school tuition for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's grandnephew. CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett are joined by one of the ProPublica reporters who broke the story, Justin Elliott, to discuss the details.
More allegations against Clarence Thomas
A ProPublica investigation published Thursday found that Texas real estate developer and Republican donor Harlan Crow paid the tuition for Justice Clarence Thomas' grandnephew at two private schools. The report is the latest in a series of revelations about Thomas' relationship with Crow, whose friendship dates back more than two decades. CBS News spoke with one of the investigation's co-authors, Justin Elliott. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Senate holds ethics hearing on Supreme Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an ethics hearing Tuesday about the Supreme Court following weeks of controversies involving the high court, including reports alleging that Justice Clarence Thomas did not disclose financial ties to a billionaire Republican donor. Some committee members said more ethical clarity at the court is needed, while others believe the hearing was targeted. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Primetime" with more.
Strict abortion bans fail in Nebraska and South Carolina
The South Carolina bill would have banned many pregnancies at conception, while the Nebraska bill would have done so at about six weeks.
Chief Justice Roberts declines to testify about ethics before Senate Judiciary Committee
The request for testimony follows scrutiny about Justice Clarence Thomas's close ties to a billionaire Republican donor.
SCOTUS ruling keeps abortion drug available
The Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling on Friday, allowing the abortion drug mifepristone to remain available during the appeals process. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports from Alabama.
Supreme Court maintains FDA approval of abortion pill, preserving access for now
The decision from the Supreme Court blocks lower court orders that would have restricted the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.
Analysis of the Supreme Court abortion pill ruling
The Supreme Court has maintained the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, but access to the pill is still only temporary while legal proceedings continue. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on what comes next in the case.
SCOTUS delays abortion pill ruling
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito extended a temporary pause of a lower court order that limited use of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone to Friday. Access to the pill still stands while the court makes its final decision. Jan Crawford reports from the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court delays abortion pill ruling
The Supreme Court has extended its deadline until Friday to decide if the abortion pill mifepristone should remain available nationwide. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Supreme Court extends use of abortion pill
The Supreme Court has temporarily extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone until at least midnight on Friday. The move gives the court more time to consider the case. CBS News' chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
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Iran's top diplomat says agreement with U.S. "has never been closer"
Iran says a deal with the U.S. is not finalized and Trump accuses Iranian media of spreading fake terms, but Iran's top diplomat says an agreement is near.
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
Markings appear to show "86 47" on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to fight screwworms in pets
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
Suspect linked to U.S. consulate shooting on run in Canada, officer killed
A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect linked to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after an officer was fatally shot.
SpaceX set to begin trading after raising $75 billion in record IPO
Investors will get their first chance to trade shares of Elon Musk's space company after the market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET.
"Spy turtles" and "spy fish" prowling China's waters, Beijing claims
"An unseen covert war of espionage is currently unfolding" in the waters off China, the country's minister of state security has alleged.
Severe storms, tornadoes slam Midwest, killing at least 1
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
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FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to fight screwworms in pets
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
SpaceX set to begin trading after raising $75 billion in record IPO
Investors will get their first chance to trade shares of Elon Musk's space company after the market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor says
An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup, a monitoring group says. The monitor disputes some of the other group's claims.
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FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to fight screwworms in pets
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
SpaceX set to begin trading after raising $75 billion in record IPO
Investors will get their first chance to trade shares of Elon Musk's space company after the market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"
Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration.
The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
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Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
Markings appear to show "86 47" on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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Suspect linked to U.S. consulate shooting on run in Canada, officer killed
A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect linked to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after an officer was fatally shot.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
Stowaway with 524 pounds of cocaine, gun found on barge in Caribbean
It's the second time this year that authorities detained a stowaway holding a huge stash of drugs in the same harbor.
"Spy turtles" and "spy fish" prowling China's waters, Beijing claims
"An unseen covert war of espionage is currently unfolding" in the waters off China, the country's minister of state security has alleged.
Renowned U.K. artist David Hockney dies at 88
Hockney was a globally celebrated painter who helped lead the Pop art movement in the 1960s, spent time in California, and defiantly refused to give up smoking.
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Shawn Hatosy talks acting on "The Pitt"
Actor Shawn Hatosy went from guest star to Emmy Award-winning fan favorite as Dr. Jack Abbot on the hit medical drama "The Pitt." Dr. Abbot "is very calm in the face of chaos and he can handle anything, but he's struggling, as is Robby, and they have to come together," Hatosy tells "CBS Mornings."
Taylor Swift is youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
KISS on Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
KISS' Paul Stanley says it's an honor to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with his band member Gene Simmons. "This is what the American dream is about," Simmons tells "CBS Mornings."
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
Amazon's best books of the year so far
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
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Uproar over planned data center near zoo
Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide.
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.
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons
Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
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Suspect linked to U.S. consulate shooting on run in Canada, officer killed
A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect linked to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after an officer was fatally shot.
Stowaway with 524 pounds of cocaine, gun found on barge in Caribbean
It's the second time this year that authorities detained a stowaway holding a huge stash of drugs in the same harbor.
Mexican reporter killed, another journalist kidnapped from her home
Luis Angel Lopez Valdez was killed in Veracruz just days after armed assailants abducted journalist Roxana Guzman from her home.
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Relative of suspect in Anna Kepner's killing calls for her parents to face charges
Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing Anna Kepner, his 18-year-old stepsister, while the family was on a cruise.
Relative of teen charged in Anna Kepner killing speaks out
The step-grandmother of Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who has been charged in her death and sexual assault, says Kepner's father and stepmother should be charged with parental neglect.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Pentagon releases third batch of UFO files
The Pentagon released more files related to UFOs, or UAPs, that include videos recorded by apparent eyewitnesses. Professor Avi Loeb joins CBS News with more details.
Blind veterans receive smart glasses from Meta
Tech giant Meta is donating smart glasses to blind veterans. Meta President Dina Powell McCormick and UFC president and Meta board member Dana White share how they believe the glasses could help veterans with vision impairments.
Backstreet Boys on "Paw Patrol" music video
The Backstreet Boys join "CBS Mornings" to reveal the music video for their song, "Bottle Up," from "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie." The band talks about the song and how their kids reacted to finding out they would be part of the new film.
Uproar over planned data center near zoo
Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
How SpaceX is influencing Texas economy
Since Elon Musk's SpaceX first broke ground on Starbase in 2014, the city of Brownsville, Texas, says its population has grown by more than 10,000 people. Jason Allen looks at how the company has impacted the local economy.