Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
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Transgender woman convicted of 2 rapes will be sent to men's prison
Isla Bryson was convicted of raping two women before starting to transition. One top U.K. politician says the "dangerous rapist should not be in a women's prison."
Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors
Many health professionals in rural areas don't know how to provide gender-affirming care, leaving transgender patients with few options.
The Saturday Six: Adele's diagnosis, Masters mix-up and more
In case you missed it, Pocahontas and Edward Norton are related. And a student-athlete did something unforgettable for his sister.
Transgender rights advocate Henry Berg-Brousseau dies at 24
Henry Berg-Brousseau's story helped inspire opposition to trans-restrictive legislation in Kentucky.
Man charged with threatening Boston doctor caring for transgender children
Prosecutors say the suspect called and threatened the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center after misinformation spread online about procedures at Boston Children's Hospital.
Attorney talks Colorado shooting suspect's charges
The suspected gunman in a deadly shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado is expected to make his first court appearance by video Wednesday. Five people were killed and at least 18 were wounded. CBS News' Omar Villafranca speaks with Michael Allen, the district attorney for Colorado's 4th Judicial District, whose jurisdiction includes the scene of the shooting.
Virginia set to reverse trans students' rights in public schools
The move has led to a heated public debate.
Victims identified in LGBTQ+ club shooting
Police identified the five people shot and killed by a gunman at a LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs, Colorado. John Dickerson speaks with Janet Shamlian, who reports from the shaken community.
Report: At least 32 transgender people killed in U.S. this year
The latest annual report from the Human Rights Campaign acknowledges that the death toll is likely underreported.
Beauty pageant can exclude transgender contestants, appeals court rules
The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit brought by Anita Green, an openly transgender woman, who was not allowed to compete in a Miss Oregon beauty pageant.
Florida banning transgender health care treatments for minors
Many doctors, mental health specialists and medical groups have argued that treatments for transgender youth are safe and beneficial, though rigorous long-term research is lacking.
Daniel Radcliffe defends speaking out against J.K. Rowling's controversial comments
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has opened up about why, back in 2020, he chose to speak out against the comments made by the "Harry Potter" author.
Social Security makes it easier to change sex marker in records
People can now change their sex marker on their Social Security number record without sex designation documentation.
Trial over Arkansas trans youth care begins
A federal trial over an Arkansas law that prohibits hormone treatment, puberty blockers and surgery for anyone under 18 years old is underway. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Loyola Law School professor and CBS news legal contributor Jessica Levinson about the landmark case.
Murders of trans people nearly doubled over past 4 years, report finds
The Everytown for Gun Safety report found that 73% of transgender murder victims were killed with a gun.
Vanderbilt to review gender-affirming surgeries for teens
The medical center says it has performed an average of five gender-affirming surgeries a year to teens with parental consent.
Medical associations ask Garland to probe threats over gender-affirming care
Three major medical associations wrote to the attorney general requesting the investigation.
Top surgery improves young transgender people's quality of life, study finds
"It is so important to be able to have evidence and treat [patients] not based on politics, but based on science and medicine," Dr. Sumanas Jordan said.
Feel what it's like to raise a trans child in Texas in this unique video game
"Portrait of a Texas Family" gives players insight into challenges that parents of trans children face in restrictive states.
Montana to temporarily allow transgender people to change gender on birth certificates
After months of defiance, Montana's health department says it will follow a judge's ruling.
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ Ukrainians escape
Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked one of the century's largest refugee crises. For those who stayed, the risks remained high, especially for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Kimahli Powell, executive director of the Rainbow Railroad, which supports and evacuates LGBTQ+ people from dangerous areas, spoke to John Dickerson.
Woman accused of calling in hoax bomb threat to Boston Children's Hospital
The 37-year-old was charged with one count of making a false telephonic bomb threat.
Olympic rugby champion Ellia Green comes out as trans man
The gold-medal winning athlete told The Associated Press it was the best decision of his life.
Longtime ESPN reporter M.A. Voepel comes out as transgender
The network veteran shared in a series of tweets that he is a transgender man and uses he/him pronouns.
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Biden and McCarthy meet amid debt limit standoff
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy characterized their meeting as "good," but said no agreements were made.
VP Harris speaks at Tyre Nichols' funeral: "We mourn with you"
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral of the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police. "We mourn with you," she told his family.
No documents with classified markings found at Biden's Rehoboth home, lawyer says
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the FBI search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
Hunter Biden calls for investigations in new front against GOP foes
His legal team is going on the offensive, calling for state and federal investigations into the dissemination of material from his laptop.
Texas executes man convicted in fatal 2007 shooting of Dallas officer
Wesley Ruiz received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the killing of Dallas Police Senior Cpl. Mark Nix.
Another sailor assigned to USS George Washington dies by suicide, police say
This is the fourth sailor assigned to the USS George Washington who has died by suicide in less than a year.
Oregon torture suspect killed two people before taking his own life, police say
Police said they discovered the site of the double homicide in the same area where Benjamin Foster had eluded capture last week.
Winter storm continues to wreak havoc on southern U.S.
The storm has caused at least eight weather-related deaths in Texas, according to numbers obtained by CBS News.
FBI investigating Santos' alleged role in fundraiser for veteran's dying dog
A veteran has alleged that Santos helped him raise $3,000 for his dying dog through Santos' pet charity, but the veteran said he never got the money.
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Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
FBI investigating Santos' alleged role in fundraiser for veteran's dying dog
A veteran has alleged that Santos helped him raise $3,000 for his dying dog through Santos' pet charity, but the veteran said he never got the money.
Texas executes man convicted in fatal 2007 shooting of Dallas officer
Wesley Ruiz received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the killing of Dallas Police Senior Cpl. Mark Nix.
Suspect in custody for throwing Molotov cocktail at New Jersey synagogue
Nicholas Malindretos, of Clifton, New Jersey, is facing a charge of attempted use of fire to damage and destroy a building used in interstate commerce.
Winter storm continues to wreak havoc on southern U.S.
The storm has caused at least eight weather-related deaths in Texas, according to numbers obtained by CBS News.
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Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
ChatGPT is growing faster than TikTok
AI text tool is already estimated to have acquired 100 million monthly users only two months after it was launched.
Black Americans more likely to be IRS audited than other races
A new study suggests ways the IRS could solve an algorithmic bias that has harmed low-income and Black taxpayers.
Stocks rise after Fed acknowledges "disinflationary process"
"We will need substantially more evidence to be confident that inflation is on ... downward path," said Fed Chair Jerome Powell
How the Fed's latest interest rate hike affects your money
Because inflation is easing, Fed is increasing rates at slower pace. But borrowing will still be more expensive.
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FBI investigating Santos' alleged role in fundraiser for veteran's dying dog
A veteran has alleged that Santos helped him raise $3,000 for his dying dog through Santos' pet charity, but the veteran said he never got the money.
Hunter Biden calls for investigations in new front against GOP foes
His legal team is going on the offensive, calling for state and federal investigations into the dissemination of material from his laptop.
Another sailor assigned to the USS George Washington dies by suicide, police say
This is the fourth sailor assigned to the USS George Washington who has died by suicide in less than a year.
Stocks rise after Fed acknowledges "disinflationary process"
"We will need substantially more evidence to be confident that inflation is on ... downward path," said Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates 0.25 percentage point
While the central bank is slowing its rate increases, Jerome Powell told investors not to expect lower rates this year.
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Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
GoodRx shared consumer health data with Facebook, Google, FTC says
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
15 students in Mexico treated after taking part in tranquilizer "challenge"
Mexico's Health Department warned about the social media challenge, dubbed "the last one to fall asleep wins."
CDC tells consumers to stop using Ezricare Artificial Tears
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
House to vote on ending telework
The House will vote on ending work from home for federal employees as the threat of the COVID pandemic recedes. Telework of federal workers has more than doubled since 2018. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane reports.
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Ukrainian ballet company uses stage as a refuge from horrors of war
The United Ukrainian Ballet company is making its U.S. debut at the Kennedy Center.
Iran couple reportedly sentenced to prison after Instagram dance video
A rights group says the pair were "violently" arrested soon after sharing the seemingly innocuous clip with their millions of Instagram followers.
U.K. hobbled by biggest labor strikes in more than a decade
An estimated 500K workers, from teachers to train drivers, are demanding better pay and work conditions amid soaring inflation exacerbated by Brexit.
15 students in Mexico treated after taking part in tranquilizer "challenge"
Mexico's Health Department warned about the social media challenge, dubbed "the last one to fall asleep wins."
Underwater volcano erupts in Vanuatu, triggering warnings
Officials said "such eruptions have the potential to create tsunami waves."
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Ukrainian ballet company makes U.S. debut
The men and women of the United Ukrainian Ballet company will make their U.S. debut in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. For their members, the stage is a refuge from the horrors of war. Christina Ruffini has more.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced
A diverse group of musicians were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday, including Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Rage Against the Machine, Willie Nelson and Missy Elliott.
Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow among new Rock Hall of Fame nominees
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour
The star announced dozens of tour dates around the world this year. Here's what we know so far.
Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring, saying he's "not physically capable"
Osbourne said he never imagined his "touring days would have ended this way."
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ChatGPT is growing faster than TikTok
AI text tool is already estimated to have acquired 100 million monthly users only two months after it was launched.
GoodRx shared consumer health data with Facebook, Google, FTC says
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
White House takes aim at Apple and Google for their app stores
Commerce Department report accuses two tech giants of operating mobile app stores that stifle competition.
These jobs are most likely to be replaced by ChatGPT and AI
New bots and other AI tools are likely to supplant people in performing certain workplace tasks, experts say.
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Investors eye water rights amid drought
As the Western megadrought continues, investors have been buying up land to secure the water rights that go along with them. Ben Tracy takes a look.
New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
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Texas executes man convicted in fatal 2007 shooting of Dallas officer
Wesley Ruiz received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the killing of Dallas Police Senior Cpl. Mark Nix.
Suspect in custody for throwing Molotov cocktail at New Jersey synagogue
Nicholas Malindretos, of Clifton, New Jersey, is facing a charge of attempted use of fire to damage and destroy a building used in interstate commerce.
Oregon torture suspect killed 2 people, police say
A man suspected of kidnapping and torturing a woman in Southern Oregon is also suspected of killing two people before he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a standoff Tuesday night, authorities said. Lilia Luciano reports.
Transit worker killed in D.C. shooting
A transit worker was killed and three others were injured when a gunman opened fire Wednesday morning during the morning commute in Washington, D.C. Authorities said the incident began on a city bus and ended when the suspect was disarmed by bystanders in a Metro station. Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Bloomfield Mayor: Suspect in custody in synagogue attack
The mayor of Bloomfield, New Jersey, says police have a suspect in custody after the attempted firebombing of Temple Ner Tamid.
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20 years after Columbia disaster, NASA remembers crew and lessons learned
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Biden, McCarthy meet to discuss debt ceiling
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Wednesday to discuss the debt ceiling and open the door for budget cut negotiations. David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss what it would take to balance the budget and what that would do to the economy.
Revised AP African American studies curriculum released
The College Board on Wednesday released its new Advanced Placement course on African American studies. The board made revisions to the course after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would ban it unless changes were made. Wall Street Journal reporter Doug Belkin joined CBS News to discuss the latest on the story.
GOP-led states call for end to DACA program
Nine Republican-led states have asked a federal judge in Texas to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins John Dickerson with the latest.
Tyre Nichols remembered in Memphis funeral
Hundreds of people attended a funeral service Wednesday for Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old man who died three days after being violently arrested by Memphis police. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke during the service, while Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston joined John Dickerson to discuss the emotional service.
FBI searches Biden's Delaware vacation home
Federal authorities searched President Biden's vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday in connection with the ongoing investigation into his handling of classified documents. According to Biden's personal attorney, no such documents were found. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" with more from the White House.