Supreme Court drapes black crepe on Ginsburg's seat
RBG, who died on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is being honored and remembered in many ways.
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RBG, who died on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is being honored and remembered in many ways.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday, and the nation suffered one more loss in a year replete with them. Bill Whitaker ends the broadcast with a note about the woman's rights pioneer.
"To jam this nomination through the Senate is just an exercise in raw political power," Biden said in his remarks.
Murkowski is the second Republican, behind Senator Susan Collins of Maine, to voice opposition to filling the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat before the November election.
CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports on Ginsburg's legacy and next steps in the nomination process.
Judges Amy Coney Barrett, Barbara Lagoa and Amul Thapar are serious contenders for the vacant seat.
"It is our time to fight. This is our future and the future of the next generation," one woman said.
Well-wishers left flowers and signs and broke into songs.
The Biden campaign isn't planning bold moves yet in the wake of the justice's death, saying the focus should be on how Republicans might respond.
The Republican senator announced that she does "not believe that the Senate should vote on the nominee prior to the election"
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death leaves a vacancy just six weeks ahead of the presidential election.
The Judiciary Committee chair had previously said he would not support filling a vacant seat in an election year.
"If I see something in his opinion that I think is not well stated, I will call him or send him a note, just to him," Ginsburg said in a 2008 60 Minutes interview about her fellow Supreme Court Justice.
In a 2008 60 Minutes interview, Ginsburg talked about the mutual reverence for the court she and Antonin Scalia had, as well as the relationship the Supreme Court justices have with each other.
In 2008 Ginsburg told Lesley Stahl, “the genius of the United States is that, over, now, the course of more than two centuries, the notion of "we the people" has become ever larger.”
The Supreme Court justice told Lesley Stahl about her view of the Constitution and her friendship with Antonin Scalia.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is being remembered for her legacy as a champion for equal rights and progressive values after her death. Gillian Metzger, a professor at Columbia Law School and former clerk of Ginsburg's, joined CBSN to break down her legacy.
"President Trump's nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.
The president tweeted the call to GOP members less than 24 hours after Ginsburg died.
"I believe that it is today the American people who are best-positioned to help make this important decision," he said in 2016
The Senate majority leader has said he would fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court shortly before an election.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments regarding the Affordable Care Act and the Mueller grand jury this fall.
Ginsburg, a leading liberal voice on the court, was a longtime champion of women's rights.
President Trump learned about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death from reporters following a campaign rally in Bemidji, Minnesota. Mr. Trump said Ginsburg was "an amazing woman who led an amazing life." Watch his remarks.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87.
Iran says Israel is violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced, and Tehran appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
The Office of Personnel Management is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.
In September, Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to several federal drug-related charges.
Investors cheered the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, which President Trump said is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for over 10 years.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.
Many brands are turning to AI to advertise their products. Others are rejecting the technology, pledging to lean into "real" images.
With astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for re-entry and splashdown Friday.
Molly Miller and Colt Haynes were last seen on July 7, 2013, and spoke to friends the next morning before vanishing.
What began as a search for one missing woman — Shannan Gilbert — led to multiple bodies and the capture of Rex Heuermann.
Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.
Many brands are turning to AI to advertise their products. Others are rejecting the technology, pledging to lean into "real" images.
Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.
Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."
Investors cheered the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, which President Trump said is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change.
Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary to show support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a self-proclaimed proponent of "illiberal democracy."
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the U.S. military has consumed nearly 1 million gallons of coffee and an unspecified amount of nicotine.
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
"All of this was thanks to the work of the dog," said the commander of the Canine Operations Battalion. "It wasn't based on intelligence."
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary to show support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a self-proclaimed proponent of "illiberal democracy."
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
Iran says Israel is violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced, and Tehran appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page join "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the new romantic comedy "You, Me & Tuscany." The two discuss what it was like to shoot in Italy, preparing for their roles and how it's a renaissance for romantic comedies.
Billy Idol speaks with Anthony Mason about his music career, his life, his stage persona and more.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane, members of Mumford & Sons, talk to Anthony Mason about their new album, "Prizefighter," moving forward without Winston Marshall in the band and their upcoming tour.
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
Trump administration changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program have impacted the global talent coming to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports from India.
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.
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
The jury is now deliberating in the trial of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
"All of this was thanks to the work of the dog," said the commander of the Canine Operations Battalion. "It wasn't based on intelligence."
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing seven women between 1993 and 2011 and admitted he killed an eighth in what came to be known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Rex Heuermann, the man charged with several counts of murder in the Gilgo Beach killings probe, pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
What began as a search for one missing woman — Shannan Gilbert — led to multiple bodies and the capture of Rex Heuermann.
With astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for re-entry and splashdown Friday.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
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The jury is now deliberating in the trial of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
Vice President JD Vance spoke to reporters on Wednesday about the ceasefire with Iran as he left Hungary. Vance said he believes Iran misunderstood that Lebanon would be included, and that they're seeing signs the Strait of Hormuz is reopening.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions Wednesday about the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, shedding light on negotiations between the two countries that will take place this weekend in Islamabad, Pakistan. Following the briefing, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe provided more insight.
Retired U.S. Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons joins CBS News 24/7 to break down some of the key negotiation points of the two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
President Trump has announced a ceasefire with Iran, but several questions remain about a long-term diplomatic solution to the fighting in the Middle East. CBS News' Natalie Brand and