Efforts to purge voter rolls ahead of 2024
Ahead of the 2024 elections, a group of conservative activists are challenging the legitimacy of voters across the U.S. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the practice.
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Men who used robocalls to suppress Black votes ordered to register new voters
Right-wing operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman attempted to dissuade voters in predominantly Black neighborhoods from casting mail-in ballots.
Biden says democracy itself is on the ballot
President Biden warned that America's democratic traditions are in peril, less than a week before the midterm elections. He said democracy itself is under threat from election deniers, fueling a rise in political violence and voter intimidation. Thanksgiving will cost consumers about 13.5% more compared to last year thanks to inflation, a market research firm says. And in Game 4 of the World Series, the Houston Astros threw a combined no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning 5-0 to tie the series at two games apiece.
Biden says "democracy is on the ballot" in midterms speech
The midterms are less than a week away, and a slew of 2020 election deniers are running for office.
GOP appears to gain midterm momentum
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker polling shows Republicans are estimated to gain an even bigger majority in the House than what was anticipated only weeks ago. But Democrats are hoping former President Barack Obama's midterm campaign tour may give them a last-minute boost. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discussed.
NYPD: Threat of extremist violence at polls
The New York Police Department has issued a warning for poll workers, politicians and voters about an uptick in extremist rhetoric ahead of the election. Officials are investigating alleged voter intimidation tactics in several states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Greene with more on these threats.
Arizona voter intimidation reported
The sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, is responding and stepping up security after allegations of voter intimidation. CBS News reporter Musadiq Bidar has details on the situation.
Early voting turnout breaking records two weeks before Election Day
More than 7.5 million people have already cast their ballots, but there are disturbing reports of alleged voter intimidation by election fraud conspiracists.
Blinken sends Congress report on Israeli military's operations in Gaza
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
"Extreme" G5 geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, NOAA says
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Trump says he'd leave abortion to states, but if reelected, could he limit it?
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
Sacramento State's unique approach helps bring peaceful end to campus protest
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
Federal judge blocks White House plan to curb credit card late fees
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Powerful storms slam parts of Florida, Mississippi and North Carolina
Powerful storms with damaging high winds threatened several states in the Southeast early Friday.
Barron Trump declines offer to serve as Florida delegate to RNC
Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of former President Donald Trump, had been chosen as a Republican National Convention delegate along with three of his siblings.
Video shows bus in Russia plunge off bridge in deadly crash
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
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Sacramento State's unique approach helps bring peaceful end to campus protest
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
Woman to celebrate first Mother's Day at home since emerging from 5-year coma
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Trump trial key witness Michael Cohen is expected to testify Monday
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
Virginia school district restores names of Confederate generals to 2 schools
In a reversal experts believe was the first of its kind, Shenandoah County's school board voted 5-1 to rename Mountain View High School as Stonewall Jackson High School and Honey Run Elementary as Ashby Lee Elementary.
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McDonald's is considering a $5 meal deal. Here's what you'd get.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Store closures are surging in 2024. Here are the worst-hit retailers.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Popular maker of sriracha is suspending production. Here's why.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
With extreme weather comes extreme insurance premiums for homeowners
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
Federal judge blocks White House plan to curb credit card late fees
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
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Trump trial key witness Michael Cohen is expected to testify Monday
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
Blinken sends Congress report on Israeli military's operations in Gaza
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
Louisiana GOP officials ask Supreme Court to weigh in on congressional map
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
Federal judge blocks White House plan to curb credit card late fees
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Appeals court upholds Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction
The three-judge panel upheld Steve Bannon's conviction for not responding to a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Anti-abortion rights groups push abortion "reversal." States say that's fraud.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
Deaf girl's parents amazed as gene therapy lets her hear for first time
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
"FLiRT" COVID variants are spreading. Scientists share what we know so far.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle to open overdose recovery center amid rising deaths
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
Bird flu risk to humans is low, but "things can change," doctor says
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
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Video shows bus in Russia plunge off bridge in deadly crash
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
Blinken sends Congress report on Israeli military's operations in Gaza
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
Priest and retired teacher smash case holding copy of Magna Carta
Video posted online shows the Rev. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce —protesters from Just Stop Oil — gluing themselves to the display.
Deaf girl's parents amazed as gene therapy lets her hear for first time
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Meghan hints at her heritage as she and Harry visit Nigeria
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
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Ex-Miss USA alleges "toxic work environment"
There's new reporting on the controversy surrounding the Miss USA organization. Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA relinquished their crowns and titles this week amid reports of a work environment that included bullying and harassment. Natalie Morales as more on the possible hidden message found in one of the pageant winner's statements.
Meghan hints at her heritage as she and Harry visit Nigeria
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
New insights after Miss USA resignations
Earlier this week, both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gave up their titles. In a resignation letter obtained by CBS News from a source familiar with the matter, Voigt accused organization leadership of creating a "toxic work environment."
Nicola Coughlan on new season of "Bridgerton"
Season three of the hit Netflix show "Bridgerton" is out next week and centers around wallflower Penelope Featherington and her seemingly unrequited crush, Colin Bridgerton. Anthony Mason visited the "Bridgerton" set during filming in December 2022, and recently spoke with star Nicola Coughlan over a cup of tea in New York at Lady Mendl's.
Nicola Coughlan gives first look at 3rd season of "Bridgerton"
As the new season of the Netflix series approaches — with a release date set for May 16 — fans can look forward to seeing Nicola Coughlan in a new light.
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Apple apologizes for iPad Pro commercial after backlash
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
Cyberattacks grip U.S. hospital systems
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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.
Dell notifies customers affected by data breach
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says it plans to pay back most customers
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
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Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
Deaf girl's parents amazed as gene therapy lets her hear for first time
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
"Mammoth" carbon capture facility gets up and running in Iceland
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
Video shows plasma swirling on sun in "exquisite detail"
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
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Karen Read trial continues with testimony
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
Woman's conviction, life sentence in killing of Tinder date upheld
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Arrest made in 2001 cold case murder of University of Georgia law student
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
"Operation Catch a Toe" leads to murder suspect with distinctive foot
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Consultants close to Rep. Henry Cuellar plead guilty to conspiracy
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
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Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
"Extreme" G5 geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, NOAA says
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
"God's Hand" revealed in "ominous" new image
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
Thick atmosphere detected around planet twice as big as Earth
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
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Extended interview: Nicola Coughlan
Actress Nicola Coughlan told Anthony Mason about her acting journey, landing popular roles in "Derry Girls" and "Bridgerton," connecting with audiences and more in a sitdown interview at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon in New York City. "I think it doesn't really matter what you make — you want people to feel something," said Coughlan, adding that it's a "beautiful thing" to take people to another world.
How one college ended campus protests with talks
Different colleges have taken different approaches to handling campus protests, with very different outcomes. Sacramento State's response stands out. Elise Preston had an exclusive interview with the university's president, one of the first to sit down to talk about the protests.
Mom stands by daughter on life support
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug. Steve Hartman has the incredible story in "On the Road."
U.S report released on Israeli military operations
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has delivered to Congress a highly-anticipated report on Israel's military operations in Gaza. The State Department investigation found no humanitarian law violations by Israel, but determined that "it is reasonable to assess" that some U.S. weapons may have been used in manners "inconsistent" with those laws. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Confederate names restored to 2 Virginia schools
A Virginia school district is now the first in the country to restore school names honoring Confederate leaders after they were removed in the racial reckoning of 2020. While some say the change honors their heritage, others say it reopens wounds of racial hate. Nikole Killion reports.