Justice Department drops Redskins name fight
Justice Department backing away from legal fight over name of Washington Redskins
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CNN sues Department of Justice for Comey memo copies
CNN is suing the Department of Justice for copies of fired FBI Director James Comey's records of his private meetings with President Trump
DOJ charges contractor with leaking classified material to news outlet
25-year-old federal government contractor charged with copying classified documents and mailing them to an unidentified news organization
Town will pay hefty price for denying mosque permit
The group will now be allowed to build the mosque in central New Jersey under the settlement
Trump orders DOJ to review leaks in response to British complaints after Manchester bombing
British PM Theresa May is furious that there's been a media leak of intelligence information regarding the Manchester bombing
US sues Fiat Chrysler over alleged emissions "defeat device"
The Justice Department is taking on its second automaker over alleged emissions cheats for diesel engines
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is working on operation budget for probe
Mueller, the former FBI director, was appointed last week to oversee the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election
Black students say school's hair policy is racist
Deanna and Mia Cook, 15, were given detentions at Boston charter school over braid extensions
Jeff Sessions directs prosecutors to pursue most serious charges against suspects
The attorney general's move is a reversal of policies from the Obama administration that is expected to send more people to prison and for longer terms
DOJ to probe police shooting of Texas teen Jordan Edwards
Officer Roy Oliver has already been charged with murder for killing a 15-year-old when he shot at a car of teens leaving a party
"I will be fine," James Comey says in email to FBI after being fired
Comey wrote that he has "long believed the president can fire an FBI Director for any reason or no reason at all"
Timing of FBI director's firing raises questions
White House says Trump lost confidence in Comey, who was leading probe into Russia's meddling in election
DOJ veteran says mistakes doomed FBI chief
Fran Townsend, who spent 11 years working in the Justice Department, discusses why she thinks events surrounding Comey's departure are "unfortunate"
After Comey firing, top Dems want Russia documents kept from White House
Some Congressional Democrats compared FBI Director James Comey's firing to the famous "Saturday Night Massacre" during Watergate
Cleveland pushes back on officer body cams for off-duty jobs
City of Cleveland has asked a judge to not require officers to wear body cameras during secondary employment
Feds probing Uber over software to evade authorities: reports
Company has admitted using the technology, which helped it operate in places where it hadn’t been approved
Family of Alton Sterling speaks out after feds close probe into cops
Investigation into police shooting death of black man found there wasn't enough evidence to prove white officers acted unreasonably
No charges expected in police shooting death of Alton Sterling
Department of Justice expected to close investigation into police shooting of 37-year-old in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Senate confirms Rod Rosenstein as deputy attorney general
Rosenstein will oversee the federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election
DOJ will review marijuana enforcement policy
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced in a memo a DOJ task force will examine how to approach enforcement of marijuana laws
Judge rejects DOJ request to delay Baltimore police hearing
DOJ sought to delay public hearing on police reforms until June as Attorney General Jeff Sessions shifts policy on consent decrees
Jeff Sessions seeks delay of hearing on Baltimore police reform
Attorneys told it's not the job of the U.S. government to police state and local law enforcement agencies
State Department employee accused of misleading FBI over China dealings
State Department employee Candace Marie Claiborne is charged with obstructing an official proceeding and making false statements
Yahoo hack: DOJ announces charges
The Justice Department announced charges in the mega data breach at Yahoo that affected at least 500 million users
Lawyers for "El Chapo" say he's shivering, misses daylight and wife
Lawyers for drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman argue his First, Fifth and Sixth Amendments are being violated
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Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect due in court as investigation continues
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, will appear in federal court for the first time Monday.
Trump "wasn't worried" during White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
Suspect in Correspondents' dinner shooting to appear in federal court today
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Supreme Court turns away another parental rights dispute
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a Florida couple who alleged their parental rights were violated by a now-revised school board policy on students' gender identity.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
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Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect due in court as investigation continues
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, will appear in federal court for the first time Monday.
Supreme Court turns away another parental rights dispute
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a Florida couple who alleged their parental rights were violated by a now-revised school board policy on students' gender identity.
United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Suspect in Correspondents' dinner shooting to appear in federal court today
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.
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United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
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Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
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Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect due in court as investigation continues
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, will appear in federal court for the first time Monday.
Supreme Court turns away another parental rights dispute
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a Florida couple who alleged their parental rights were violated by a now-revised school board policy on students' gender identity.
Suspect in Correspondents' dinner shooting to appear in federal court today
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
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Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
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Questions raised over security for White House Correspondents' Dinner
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner, said he "was perplexed even before the incident" about security for the event.
Correspondent on D.C. dinner shooting
Nancy Cordes, the CBS News chief White House correspondent, joins with more on the moments after a shooting occurred outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Security functions at correspondents' dinner
CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean joins with his take on security measures at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a suspected gunman rushed the security perimeter and shots were fired.
Details on White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump spoke to "60 Minutes" a day after he was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where shots were fired outside the ballroom. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Nicole Sganga report, and contributor Richard Esposito has more insight.
Weijia Jiang on shooting at D.C. dinner
Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House correspondent and president of the White House Correspondents Association, was seated next to President Trump when shots were fired outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Jiang joins CBS News Mornings with more details on the event.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
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.
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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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Former professor gives final lesson on life
A beloved college professor at the University of Louisiana Lafayette taught a class called "Death and Dying." Now at 93, she faces her own terminal illness and gives one final lesson to CBS News contributor David Begnaud, her former student.
King Charles set to meet with President Trump
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting the U.S. and will meet with President Trump on Monday for tea. CBS News royal contributor Roya Nikkhah has more.
Correspondent on D.C. dinner shooting
Nancy Cordes, the CBS News chief White House correspondent, joins with more on the moments after a shooting occurred outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Security functions at correspondents' dinner
CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean joins with his take on security measures at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a suspected gunman rushed the security perimeter and shots were fired.
Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.