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Health officials work to contain deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise; President Trump threatens Iran with more attacks if it doesn't agree to a deal.
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Neil Gorsuch on Supreme Court divisions
The U.S. Supreme Court is heading into its busiest time of the year with three dozen decisions expected by July. But with a new children's book out, Justice Neil Gorsuch made time for a rare interview with Jan Crawford.
Katie Porter pokes fun at viral staffer video
Katie Porter's campaign for California governor got off to a rough start last year after a video surfaced of her telling a staffer to "get out of my f---ing shot" while she was recording a video. The former Democratic congresswoman is now using that in a new campaign ad. Political strategists Meaghan Mobbs and Matt Bennett join with analysis.
Olszewski on bill for Supreme Court term limits
Recent polling released by NBC News shows that only 22% of Americans have confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court. In the wake of that growing unpopularity, a new proposal in Congress would amend the Constitution to impose 18-year term limits on Supreme Court justices. Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski of Maryland joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Abortion numbers increase since 2022: study
Nearly four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a new study found the number of abortions nationwide has slightly increased. The news comes during a renewed legal battle over access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Alina Salganicoff, senior vice president and director of the KFF Women's Health Policy Program, joins CBS News to discuss.
Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"
President Trump has attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting to strike down his most sweeping tariffs.
Gorsuch on Trump's attacks on Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch told Jan Crawford his loyalty is to the "Constitution and laws of the United States," when asked if a justice owes a president loyalty following President Trump's attacks towards the high court. He also addressed the climate of today's Supreme Court and his new children's book.
Extended interview: Justice Neil Gorsuch
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch sat down with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford to discuss his new children's book, "Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence," why he tells young people they are the luckiest people alive "in the history of the world" and more.
SCOTUS lets redistricting ruling take effect immediately, sparking angry exchange
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Supreme Court halts mifepristone block
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone by telehealth and mail after an appellate court order blocked an FDA rule on Friday. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Justice Alito halts mail ban on mifepristone
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily restored the FDA rule that allows the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed online and sent by mail after a Louisiana appellate court blocked the 2023 rule on Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Warnock on Louisiana v. Callais decision
Sen. Raphael Warnock told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Supreme Court decision narrowing a section of the Voting Rights Act has "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race" as states have raced to undergo gerrymandering ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Drugmaker asks Supreme Court to halt ruling blocking online access to mifepristone
A maker of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone asked the Supreme Court on Saturday to block an appellate court ruling that cut off mail-order access to the drug just a day earlier.
States scramble to redistrict after major ruling
Alabama and Tennessee are the latest states rushing to redraw congressional districts after a Supreme Court ruling that further weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Nikole Killion reports.
Abortion pill maker makes Supreme Court plea
A drugmaker of mifepristone filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to restore access for Americans who receive the abortion pill by mail.
Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
Rep. Troy Carter on Supreme Court map decision
Louisiana is suspending its May 16 House primaries following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down its congressional map. The high court found the state relied too heavily on race when it created a second majority-Black district. Democratic Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana joins "The Takeout" to discuss the ruling.
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Spirit Airlines prepares to end operations after failing to secure government rescue deal; Trump tells Congress hostilities in Iran have "terminated."
Florida GOP chair defends redistricting effort
Florida is moving forward with Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to redraw its congressional map that would likely give Republicans more seats. Evan Power, chair of the Florida Republican Party, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
Louisiana congressional map struck down
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Louisiana's congressional map, with two majority Black districts, is not legal. The decision weakens the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act and could impact the upcoming midterm elections. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Breaking down Louisiana voting rights case
The Supreme Court handed down a ruling on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. The case was about a Louisiana congressional map that added a second majority-Black district to the state. In a three-to-six decision, the court said the new map constituted racial gerrymandering. CBS News' Jessica Levinson and David Becker break down the ruling and Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana shares his reaction.
Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court made a ruling on Wednesday that limits lawmakers' ability to consider race when drawing up districts for voting. The decision focused on the creation of a majority Black district in Louisiana, which supporters said was necessary and legal under the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The court said that the map itself was unconstitutional. Jan Crawford has more on the decision.
Rep. Clark slams SCOTUS Louisiana map decision
The Supreme Court voided Louisiana's congressional map on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
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Trump threatens Iran strikes, says it's too soon for new direct talks
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Blanche: Obama's concerns about DOJ targeting Trump critics are "extraordinarily rich"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denied to CBS News that the Justice Department is engaging in a retribution campaign against President Trump's critics, pushing back on criticism from Barack Obama.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
Rudy Giuliani out of ICU after hospitalization for pneumonia
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Suspect arrested in Oklahoma party shooting that killed 1, injured 22
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded.
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
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Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
Suspect arrested in Oklahoma party shooting that killed 1, injured 22
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people injured.
Retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife in Tennessee found dead
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
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iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Gas prices top $4.50 a gallon, reaching highest level since July 2022
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
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Rudy Giuliani out of ICU after hospitalization for pneumonia
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Blanche: Obama's concerns about DOJ targeting Trump critics are "extraordinarily rich"
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denied to CBS News that the Justice Department is engaging in a retribution campaign against President Trump's critics, pushing back on criticism from Barack Obama.
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
FBI searches office of Virginia lawmaker who helped lead redistricting effort
An FBI spokesperson said in a statement that an investigation is ongoing and there is no threat to public safety.
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What's the hantavirus risk to the public?
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks.
What's next for those aboard cruise ship?
Investigators are racing to control a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the first ever recorded on a cruise ship. More than 140 people are still on board, including 17 Americans. Tom Hanson reports.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
What we know about cruise hantavirus outbreak
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
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3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
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Trump threatens Iran strikes, says it's too soon for new direct talks
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
3 killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
How Ted Turner changed TV
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. Michael Schneider, Variety's executive editor of TV, joins with more.
Anthony Mason launches YouTube show
CBS News' Anthony Mason is launching a new YouTube show called "Alchemy with Anthony Mason." It's a long-form interview program celebrating artists and the creative process.
Obama tells Colbert what he worries about in today's politics
In an interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," former President Barack Obama had some pointed words about the power of the executive branch.
Nathan Lane on fulfilling lifelong dream
Actor Nathan Lane, who stars in the play "Death of a Salesman," was nominated for his seventh Tony Award. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about why it was a lifelong dream for him to star in the play and his personal connection to his character.
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Autonomous cars to be ticketed in California
Autonomous cars in California will no longer be immune to traffic tickets once a new law takes effect in July. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other top technology stories of the day.
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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.
Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
OpenAI co-founder's diary surfaces in Musk trial
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Possible Epstein suicide note released
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an apparent suicide note possibly written by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has not independently verified the note. Anna Schecter has the latest.
Retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife in Tennessee found dead
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
Driver accused of chasing child on sidewalk
A woman in Washington state is accused of trying to run over a child on an e-bike. Police say she later attempted to break into a home. The child was not harmed in the incident and the woman is now facing felony charges.
New development in Lynette Hooker case
Authorities are looking for the owners of a sailboat as they continue to investigate the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, the American who went missing in the Bahamas while sailing last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Health officials work to contain deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise; President Trump threatens Iran with more attacks if it doesn't agree to a deal.
Former CNN president on Ted Turner's life
Ted Turner, a businessman and philanthropist who launched CNN, died on Wednesday at 87. Jonathan Klein, the president of CNN from 2004 to 2010, joins "The Daily Report" to remember Turner's life.
Trump calls Iran conflict a "skirmish"
President Trump touted U.S. actions against Iran on Wednesday. The comments came one day after he paused the Project Freedom initiative to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz to allow peace negotiations to move forward. CBS News' Holly Williams reports, and Samuel Helfont, an associate professor of strategy and policy at the Naval War College, has more.
Breaking down Spirit's liquidation process
A lawyer for bankrupt Spirit Airlines said the rising cost of fuel "engulfed" the airline, drained its liquidity, and derailed its restructuring efforts. There's a sense of urgency to expedite the liquidation process because lawyers say it would benefit creditors and customers. Bob Allen, managing editor of Nomadic Aviation Group, which handles private flight operations for the aircraft leasing industry, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Possible Epstein suicide note released
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an apparent suicide note possibly written by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has not independently verified the note. Anna Schecter has the latest.