Christine Blasey Ford, Kavanaugh's accuser, willing to testify next week
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Sessions' future
President Trump slammed Attorney General Jeff Sessions, expressing disappointment with Sessions over the Russia probe, immigration and other issues. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid has the latest.
Trump slams Sessions
President Trump continued his attacks on Attorney General Jeff Sessions. As he left the White House Wednesday morning, he criticized Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation, and in an interview, said, "I don't have an attorney general." CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Trump says he feels "terribly" for Kavanaugh
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Major Garrett on "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride"
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss his new book, "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride," which documents the first year of the Trump administration.
Major Garrett talks "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride"
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett is out with a new book called, “Mr. Trump's Wild Ride: The Thrills, Chills, Screams, and Occasional Blackouts of an Extraordinary Presidency.” It takes us inside the Trump White House. Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the long-term impacts of President Trump’s actions and the Republican strategy ahead of the highly anticipated testimonies next week of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman who claims Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school.
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White House stands by Kavanaugh
The White House is standing by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but counselor Kellyanne Conway said Monday that his accuser should be heard. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, joins CBSN with more.
Trump on Hurricane Maria death toll
President Trump tweeted Thursday that the death toll provided by the Puerto Rican government from Hurricane Maria isn't accurate, saying Democrats made the number up to make him look bad. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to discuss the latest details.
Bob Woodward would release interview tapes
Bob Woodward drew from hundreds of hours of interviews for his book, "Fear: Trump in the White House." He says it includes details from participants and witnesses to the Trump administration. President Trump is strongly criticizing the book. Woodward joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the book and the ousting of CBS chairman Leslie Moonves and "60 Minutes" executive producer Jeff Fager.
FBI director on why China poses top threat
China is the target of economic espionage investigations in nearly all 56 of the FBI field offices. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell spoke with FBI Director Christopher Wray at the agency's headquarters in Washington on Wednesday, where he spoke to her about how China is looking to steal secrets on everything from technology to agriculture.
FBI director on NYT op-ed, Russia meddling
FBI Director Christopher Wray says Americans can feel confident in the election results this November. We spoke with Wray Wednesday at the bureau's headquarters in Washington for an interview you'll see only on CBS News. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell asked about Russian meddling in the U.S. election and the anonymous New York Times op-ed that described a White House in turmoil.
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Wray addresses Twitter attacks
FBI Director Christopher Wray is responding to the president's recent attacks on the FBI. In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Norah O'Donnell, Wray said he's "not much of a Twitter guy."
FBI's Wray: "I have not seen a breakdown of executive power"
FBI Director Christopher Wray, commenting on descriptions of the White House in Bob Woodward's book "Fear," said: "I have not seen a breakdown of executive power."
Christopher Wray defends the FBI
FBI Director Christopher Wray is defending the agency against an onslaught of criticism, including from the president, over its handling of the Russia investigation. "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Norah O'Donnell spoke to him in an exclusive interview.
Bush kicks off fundraising for GOP
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Top takeaways from "Fear," journalist Bob Woodward's new book
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Trump on Hurricane Florence preparations
President Trump is urging people in the path of Hurricane Florence to evacuate as the storm nears the East Coast. Niall Stanage, The Hill's White House columnist, joins CBSN to discuss the possibility of the storm becoming a political issue -- plus the rest of the day's political headlines.
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Trump praises Puerto Rico response as "unsung success"
Puerto Rico's governor recently revised the official death toll for Hurricane Maria from 64 to 2,975
Trump: Puerto Rico was "unsung success"
In a meeting to discuss emergency preparations for Hurricane Florence, President Trump said that his administration's handling of Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery "was an incredible, unsung success."
GOP midterm concerns
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and New York Magazine national correspondent Gabriel Debenedetti join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how both Republicans and Democrats are preparing for midterms now that primary season is nearly done.
WH blasts Woodward book; announces N.K. letter
Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Monday that a letter from Kim Jong Un was sent to President Trump and she addressed questions regarding a new book that blasts Mr. Trump. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss how the Trump administration is handling the allegations ahead of journalist Bob Woodward's book release Tuesday.
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What to know about the partial government shutdown as funding lapses for many agencies
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
Massive release of Epstein files includes 3 million documents and photos
The Justice Department released more new documents Friday from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after the DOJ's original deadline to do so.
House Judiciary Committee members seek access to full Epstein case files
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Powerful storm threatens an East Coast still buried under last week's snow
About 240 million people were under cold weather advisories and winter storm warnings Saturday morning.
Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Federal judge denies Minnesota's request to temporarily halt Operation Metro Surge
Federal judge Kate Menendez denied Minnesota's motion for a temporary restraining order to halt "Operation Metro Surge" on Saturday. The court documents, filed on Saturday, state that Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have not met their burden of proof.
Partial government shutdown begins as funding lapses despite Senate deal
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies has still lapsed.
Danish veterans protest outside U.S. Embassy over Greenland
Danish veterans are furious at the White House's rhetoric, which disregards Greenland's right to self-determination, a territory of NATO ally Denmark.
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Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" actor, dies at 79
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Sixers' Paul George suspended for drug policy violation, NBA says
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
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Virginia woman strangled days after dumping her deceptive boyfriend
The prosecutor said Katlyn Lyon Montgomery's ex-boyfriend dressed as a "ninja" to sneak up on her while asleep in her Virginia apartment.
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Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Trump says he is nominating the government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
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A new $45 fee for travelers without Real IDs goes into effect Feb. 1
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
Saks to shutter most Saks Off 5th stores as bankrupt retailer cuts costs
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Federal judge denies Minnesota's request to temporarily halt Operation Metro Surge
Federal judge Kate Menendez denied Minnesota's motion for a temporary restraining order to halt "Operation Metro Surge" on Saturday. The court documents, filed on Saturday, state that Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have not met their burden of proof.
House Judiciary Committee members seek access to full Epstein case files
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Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
Trump announces IndyCar race will come to D.C. streets for America's 250th
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Trump says he is nominating the government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
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Carter Center reaches major milestone in quest to eradicate Guinea worm
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
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Danish veterans protest outside U.S. Embassy over Greenland
Danish veterans are furious at the White House's rhetoric, which disregards Greenland's right to self-determination, a territory of NATO ally Denmark.
Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 30 Palestinians
Hamas called Saturday's strikes "a renewed flagrant violation" and urged the United States and other mediating countries to push Israel to stop the strikes.
Iranians are anxious, but some hope Trump will "fulfill his promise"
Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.
Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for allegedly raping 4 women
Marius Borg Hoiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with a total of 38 counts.
Shark kills 13-year-old boy at popular beach in Brazil
Dozens of beaches along the turquoise coastlines of Pernambuco have been issued with shark warnings, authorities said.
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Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" actor, dies at 79
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Courtney Marie Andrews performs "Everyone Wants To Feel Like You Do"
Courtney Marie Andrews started writing songs as a teenager and played in punk bands before starting out on her own. Since then, she has been nominated for a Grammy and become known for her vulnerable lyrics and dazzling voice. Now, from her new album "Valentine," here is Courtney Marie Andrews with "Everyone Wants To Feel Like You Do."
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Courtney Marie Andrews performs "Pendulum Swing"
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A new "Phantom of the Opera" takes the stage
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Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
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This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
TikTok's new privacy policy is sparking a backlash. Here's what to know.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Judge rules out death penalty for Mangione
A judge declared that Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges in the 2024 killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. It's a big win for Mangione, though he still faces the possibility of life in prison.
Virginia woman strangled days after dumping her deceptive boyfriend
The prosecutor said Katlyn Lyon Montgomery's ex-boyfriend dressed as a "ninja" to sneak up on her while asleep in her Virginia apartment.
Why judge dropped 2 charges against Mangione
Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty after a judge on Friday dismissed two counts that could have carried a death sentence. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins to take a look at the new ruling and what it means for the high-profile murder case.
DOJ releases new batch of Epstein files
The Justice Department is releasing more than 3 million pages related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, journalist Barry Levine, who has covered Epstein for years, joins with analysis.
Don Lemon's attorney reacts to his arrest
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NASA delays Artemis mission to moon due to cold weather
The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targeted for no earlier than Feb. 8, two days later than planned.
Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
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NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
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Courtney Marie Andrews performs "Everyone Wants To Feel Like You Do"
Courtney Marie Andrews started writing songs as a teenager and played in punk bands before starting out on her own. Since then, she has been nominated for a Grammy and become known for her vulnerable lyrics and dazzling voice. Now, from her new album "Valentine," here is Courtney Marie Andrews with "Everyone Wants To Feel Like You Do."
Courtney Marie Andrews performs "Cons and Clowns"
Courtney Marie Andrews started writing songs as a teenager and played in punk bands before starting out on her own. Since then, she has been nominated for a Grammy and become known for her vulnerable lyrics and dazzling voice. Now, from her new album "Valentine," here is Courtney Marie Andrews with "Cons and Clowns."
Courtney Marie Andrews performs "Pendulum Swing"
Courtney Marie Andrews started writing songs as a teenager and played in punk bands before starting out on her own. Since then, she has been nominated for a Grammy and become known for her vulnerable lyrics and dazzling voice. Now, from her new album "Valentine," here is Courtney Marie Andrews with "Pendulum Swing."
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