Businessman sentenced to 4 months in college admissions scandal
Devin Sloane paid a $250,000 bribe to get his son admitted to the University of Southern California as a fake water polo recruit
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Father pleads guilty to paying $250,000 in college admissions scam
As part of Jeffrey Bizzack's plea deal, prosecutors are recommending nine months in prison and $75,000 fine and other restitution to be decided during sentencing
Ex-USC gynecologist had gun when arrested on sex assault charges
16 cases cited in first criminal counts vs. Dr. George Tyndall, alleged abuser of hundreds; USC has made $215 million settlement offer to his accusers
These are the charges facing every parent in college admissions scandal
Here is a list of allegations against every parent charged in the admissions scandal, and where their cases stand
Ex-coach pleads guilty to creating fake profiles in admissions scheme
She is the fourth coach to plead guilty in the biggest college admissions scheme ever prosecuted in the U.S.
As parents cooperate in college scam, others are "scared 24 hours a day"
By cooperating, experts say the couple could tell investigators about other school officials, coaches, or even friends who might also be involved
Felicity Huffman's guilty plea a "very bad sign" for Lori Loughlin, expert says
More than a dozen parents in the college admissions scandal are waiting to learn if they face prison time after agreeing to plead guilty
Parents in college scam are asking about prison life: "Is there internet?"
"They're scared and it's 'Can I survive in prison? Am I cut out for prison?'" said Justin Paperny, who served prison time for fraud and now works with wealthy clients
"No jail time": Dr. Dre jokes about kid's USC acceptance
Dr. Dre wasn't embroiled in the "Operation Varsity Blues" scandal — but he did give millions to the University of Southern California
USC student says "slimy" admissions consultant solicited her mom
"Thank God because that could've been me," the student says of the massive college admissions scandal
Amid scandals, USC names first female president
Carol L. Folt, the former chancellor at the University of North Carolina, will take the helm beginning July 1
USC may expel students associated with college admissions scandal
Students who may be associated with the scandal will not be able to get transcripts or register for classes
Author on why the college cheating scam probably won't bring much change
"Colleges are too fearful to offend the wealthy people who donate money," author Daniel Golden says
Irate mom sues parents accused in college scam for $500B
Mother says son was denied entrance because "wealthy individuals felt that it was ok to lie, cheat, steal and bribe"
Hallmark Channel drops Lori Loughlin
Loughlin has been a staple on the channel for years
More brands cut ties with Lori Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade
After days of criticism, Sephora pulled the Olivia Jade palette from its website — but the social media influencer still has other corporate partners
Is there really a payoff in attending a top college? Actually, yes
There's a reason parents want their kids to attend an elite school -- it often pays off big time, by 40% and more
USC may take action against TV star's daughter in admissions scam
The school says it's looking at current students whose chances of admission may have been aided by adults charged in the scandal
Details emerge on "really smart guy" who aced tests in college scam
Harvard graduate and unsuccessful tennis pro Mark Riddell was listed on the website of the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, as the director of college entrance exam preparation
Prosecutors allege college admissions scam
Prosecutors have charged dozens of wealthy parents, coaches and administrators in a massive college admissions scam. Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman are among the parents charged. USA Today education reporter Chris Quintana joins CBSN to break down the allegations and their consequences.
Dozens charged in college bribery scheme
Investigators say a bribery and exam-fixing scheme helped wealthy parents get their kids into elite colleges. Coaches, business leaders and Hollywood actresses are among those caught in the scandal. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid joined CBSN with more on "Operation Varsity Blues."
Trove of nude photos found in storage unit of ex-USC gynecologist
Dr. George Tyndall has been accused by hundreds of students of sexual misconduct during exams and school's been accused of trying to cover it up
USC Annenberg suspends use of Moonves' name on media center
School says it made temporary move after Moonves and wife Julie Chen asked it to, in light of "recent allegations against Mr. Moonves"
Women detail USC gynecologist accusations
Another woman is detailing allegations against a longtime gynecologist at the University of Southern California. She's joined 23 other women in an amended lawsuit accusing Dr. George Tyndall of sexual misconduct including assaulting patients under the guise of medical treatment. Jamie Yuccas spoke to two of the women.
Women detail explosive allegations against USC gynecologist accused of abuse
"The physical examination felt very wrong," says one woman of Dr. George Tyndall, who's being sued by 24 women and under federal investigation
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Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms
Sources tell CBS News U.S. jets on a base in Jordan were hit by Iranian missiles after President Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
Trump pitches $5,000 checks, but only if GOP wins House and Senate
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
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Gold Star family calls on Army to release probe of deadly attack on Kuwait base
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
Prosecutor who withdrew from dismissed Adani bribery case fired, sources say
Andrew Tyler, who worked in the fraud section of the Criminal Division of DOJ, was removed Tuesday over allegations of ethical violations, sources said.
Explore NYC's transformation since 9/11 through satellite images, personal accounts
An in-depth look at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
Prosecutor who withdrew from dismissed Adani bribery case fired, sources say
Andrew Tyler, who worked in the fraud section of the Criminal Division of DOJ, was removed Tuesday over allegations of ethical violations, sources said.
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Gold Star family calls on Army to release probe of deadly attack on Kuwait base
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
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Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Apple unveils new foldable iPhone and more new devices
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
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Prosecutor who withdrew from dismissed Adani bribery case fired, sources say
Andrew Tyler, who worked in the fraud section of the Criminal Division of DOJ, was removed Tuesday over allegations of ethical violations, sources said.
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Gold Star family calls on Army to release probe of deadly attack on Kuwait base
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
Lawsuit seeks to block deployment of ICE, federal agents to polling sites
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
U.S. destroys another alleged drug boat as Rubio defends deadly strikes
Since Trump returned to power, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing more than 200 people.
Trump jokes about trying to "redo" huge Luka Dončić trade in Dallas speech
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
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Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
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Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach plans before crisis, declassified files show
Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show.
25 people killed in fire on cargo ship docked in China, state media reports
The deadly fire broke out when the cargo ship was docked for repairs at a major shipping hub on China's northeastern coast.
Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Deadly fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens of people missing
A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.
Barry Melrose, prominent NHL player, coach and broadcaster, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte shares new pieces
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Dolly Parton's sister on the private funeral
Two weeks after her death at 80, a new song from Dolly Parton was released called "Bound to Ride," as part of an upcoming tribute album to the Stanley Brothers. Gayle King spoke exclusively with Dolly Parton's younger sister in an interview that will air on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.
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The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
Breaking down Anthropic insiders' AI warnings
Former and current Anthropic employees issued public warnings this week about the risks of AI development, saying it has the potential to kill all humans. The Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson joins with 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.
Apple launches its first foldable phone
Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone on Wednesday, weeks after new CEO John Ternus took over. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Another Anthropic model gained access to open internet during testing
Anthropic announced a fourth cybersecurity incident in which Claude gained access to the open internet during testing.
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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Video shows attempted murder in Ohio
A potential killing was caught on camera in Ohio and was revealed at the trial of a man found guilty of attempting to shoot his wife in a crowded restaurant. Mark Strassmann reports.
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
Trump addresses high gas prices
Oil prices are up as the war in Iran intensifies. President Trump promised lower gas prices for Americans after the midterm elections. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
Trump's GOP midterm convention remarks
President Trump headlined the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, promising Americans $5,000 "dividends" if his party takes the midterms. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Parents of fallen soldier speak out
Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork was one of six U.S. troops killed in an Iranian drone strike on an Army base in Kuwait. His parents are now speaking out about their fight to get the Army to release details on an internal investigation. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.