Judge sets June 2025 trial date for suspect in Idaho college murders
A judge on Thursday set a June 2025 start date for the trial of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect accused of murdering four Idaho college students in 2022.
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Evan Gershkovich's trial begins in Russia
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia for espionage charges, appeared in court Wednesday for his trial. The State Department called Gershkovich "wrongfully detained," affirming the U.S. is seeking his release. Jason Conti, the general counsel and executive vice president for Dow Jones, the company that owns The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more.
Trump lawyers seek to deny seized evidence
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked a federal judge to suppress some critical evidence in Trump's classified documents case. The former president's legal team argues the search warrant used to obtain boxes of sensitive material from his Florida home was overly broad. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Trump says he knows who his VP pick will be
Former President Donald Trump is leaving the public in suspense about who he may pick as his running mate, saying he's already privately decided who they will be. The presumptive Republican nominee also claims that person will attend the debate on Thursday night. Stephanie Lai, national politics reporter for Bloomberg News, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Final day of hearing on Jack Smith removal
Tuesday marked the third and final day of a hearing on whether special counsel Jack Smith should be removed from former President Donald Trump's classified documents case. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Judge partially lifts Trump gag order
Justice Juan Merchan, the New York judge who heard former President Donald Trump's "hush money" case, has lifted parts of the gag order on Trump. Trump will now be allowed to speak about witnesses and the jury, but cannot reveal juror identities. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
Sen. Menendez's Egypt trip planning got "weird," staffer testifies
A Senate staffer testified at a bribery trial that planning for Sen. Menendez's 2021 trip to Egypt and Qatar got "weird" after he directed Egypt be involved in the process.
Arguments on Jack Smith appointment continue
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers returned to a Florida courtroom Monday, hoping to persuade the judge to dismiss the classified documents case. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman looks at the day's arguments.
Hearing on Jack Smith's removal in Trump case
Should special counsel Jack Smith be removed from former President Donald Trump's classified documents case? That question was at the center of a pretrial hearing in Florida on Friday. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman was inside the courtroom and has the details.
Gold bars, Bob Menendez's web searches take central role at bribery trial
An FBI agent testified that Menendez's internet history since 2008 showed that he had never searched for gold prices until April 5, 2019.
Judge weighs Jack Smith removal in Trump case
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's classified documents case will hear arguments Friday about whether special counsel Jack Smith should be removed from the prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with a preview of the hearing.
Bob Menendez buoyed by testimony of prosecutor, former adviser in bribery trial
Prosecutors tried to link the alleged bribes to the appointment of Philip Sellinger, New Jersey's U.S. attorney.
Hunter Biden guilty on 3 counts in gun trial
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was found guilty on three gun-related charges in his criminal trial in Delaware on Tuesday. All three counts are felonies and Hunter Biden could face considerable jail time. Weijia Jiang has the details.
Poll: GOP voters on Trump conviction
With less than 150 days until the election, a new CBS News poll shows President Biden and Donald Trump tied in the White House race. According to the poll, Trump's "hush money" conviction hasn't changed voter opinion much. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to discuss.
Nevada voters discuss 2024 race
Former President Donald Trump held his first official rally Sunday since his felony conviction. Hundreds withstood scorching temperatures in Las Vegas to hear the presumptive Republican nominee speak. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi heard from voters still weighing their options.
Trump meets with probation officer
Former President Trump on Monday met with his probation officer in preparation for his sentencing next month after he was found guilty of 34 felony counts in his criminal "hush money" trial. The officer will prepare a report on Trump that includes a sentencing recommendation. Robert Costa has the details.
Jury begins deliberation in Hunter Biden gun case
Hunter Biden did not take the stand in his own defense in his trial on gun charges, and the case against him is now in the hands of the jury. Biden is accused of illegally possessing a gun while being a drug addict, but his defense team claims he considered himself in recovery at the time he allegedly lied on a gun form. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Hunter Biden deliberations to resume Tuesday
Jury deliberations in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial began Monday. Jurors will return Tuesday as they consider the charges against the president's son. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is in Wilmington, Delaware, with more.
Why the 2024 race is so close right now
New CBS polling shows the likely rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is neck and neck nationally and in the battleground states. The results come as Mr. Biden ended his D-Day trip to France with a message of unity and Trump campaigned out West. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Robert Costa have the latest.
Jury deliberations begin in Hunter Biden case
The jury in Hunter Biden's federal gun possession trial has begun deliberations after both sides rested their cases and presented closing arguments Monday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Biden's granddaughter takes stand in trial
On Friday, Hunter Biden appeared to wipe tears away as his oldest daughter, Naomi, told the jury about visiting him while he was in a rehabilitation center in California. She said he appeared to be improving just weeks before he purchased the gun at the center of the trial.
Naomi Biden testifies in father's gun trial
The prosecution has rested its case in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. On Friday, the defense called its first witnesses, including Hunter's daughter Naomi. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Five out of seven defendants in Feeding our Future fraud case found guilty of multiple counts
Five out of seven defendants accused of swindling more than $40 million in the Feeding our Future COVID relief fraud case have been found guilty on multiple counts. The trial hit a speed bump earlier this week when a juror reported receiving a $120,000 attempted bribe in the form of a bag of cash.
Prosecution rests in Hunter Biden trial
Hunter Biden's defense team began calling their witnesses after the prosecution rested Friday in his felony gun possession trial. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the case and new comments from President Biden about it.
Why Hallie Biden is key witness in gun trial
Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend and the widow of his brother Beau took the stand in his federal gun trial Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains why Hallie Biden's testimony could make or break the government's case.
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Trump says more negotiations with Iran will be held in Islamabad
President Trump threatened attacks on bridges and power plants if Iran did not accept a deal.
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Lawyer who led effort to overturn 2020 election will oversee probe of ex-CIA director
Joseph DiGenova, a conservative attorney, is being tapped by the U.S. Justice Department to lead an ongoing criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Obama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Trump signs short-term extension of surveillance law passed by Congress
President Trump's signing comes after Congress passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Cleanup underway in Midwest after tornadoes leave path of damage, destruction
Communities across the Midwest were starting the cleanup process Saturday after multiple tornadoes touched down and severe weather struck areas from the Great Lakes to Texas.
2 soldiers attacked by bear during training at Army base in Alaska
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
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Investigators team up to solve mystery of missing Iowa teen
After Jade Colvin, a missing Iowa teenager, is tracked to a remote farm, photos discovered on an old cellphone reveal important clues.
Skydiver rescued after crashing into scoreboard during Virginia Tech game
A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game.
Obama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
2 soldiers attacked by bear during training at Army base in Alaska
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water and food prices
Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Obama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Lawyer who led effort to overturn 2020 election will oversee probe of ex-CIA director
Joseph DiGenova, a conservative attorney, is being tapped by the U.S. Justice Department to lead an ongoing criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Life jacket worn by Titanic passenger who survived auctioned for $900,000
The item is believed to be one of only a handful of Titanic life jackets still in existence, the auction house said.
6 killed after gunman opens fire in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say
The head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry said the gunman took hostages and spoke to negotiators for 40 minutes before he was shot dead.
Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.
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Breaking down the unlikely rise of the PWHL
New York Sirens captain Micah Zandee-Hart and Professional Women's Hockey League executive vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the league's recent increase in popularity.
"Schmigadoon!" prepares for Broadway debut
Cinco Paul, the screenwriter behind hit movies like the "Despicable Me" series and "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!", sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest project: adapting the hit Apple TV+ series "Schmigadoon!" for Broadway.
The Lone Bellow performs "You Were Leaving"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."
The Lone Bellow performs "No Getting Over You"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "No Getting Over You."
The Lone Bellow performs "I Did It For Love"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "I Did It For Love."
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Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
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.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Investigators team up to solve mystery of missing Iowa teen
After Jade Colvin, a missing Iowa teenager, is tracked to a remote farm, photos discovered on an old cellphone reveal important clues.
Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Jade Colvin is Missing
Photos discovered on an old cellphone help solve the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
Skydiver crashes into stadium scoreboard
A skydiver was safely rescued after accidentally crashing into a scoreboard during a Virginia Tech spring football game.
Young surfing phenom pivots to jiu-jitsu
14-year-old surfing phenom tells Carter Evans about his pivot to jiu-jitsu and the lessons he's learned about choosing your path.
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
Pope Leo pushes back on claims of Trump feud
Pope Leo pushed back on claims that he is feuding with President Trump. Chris Livesay has more details.