Justice Department appeals ruling in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit
Substituting the United States for Trump would leave taxpayers responsible for any payout in the case.
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Biden slams Trump's refusal to concede election
President-elect Biden blasted President Trump's refusal to concede the election, calling it an "embarrassment" and saying the move could hurt Mr. Trump's legacy. But Mr. Biden's team said that isn't stopping them from moving forward with their transition plans. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy join Elaine Quijano with the latest.
11/10/20: Red and Blue
AG Barr allows prosecutors to probe voter fraud; Sydney Barber makes history at U.S. Naval Academy
Barr authorizes U.S. attorneys to pursue alleged voter fraud
Attorney General William Barr has authorized U.S. attorneys across the country to "pursue substantial allegations" of voter fraud.
Barr gives boost to Trump's baseless claims
Attorney General William Barr has given President Trump's unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud a boost by allowing prosecutors to go around long-standing policies to investigate allegations of fraud. Judges in Georgia, Michigan and Nevada have already rejected lawsuits backed by the Trump campaign, saying they presented no serious evidence. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN AM to discuss the campaign's legal strategy.
Barr authorizes voter fraud investigations
Attorney General William Barr issued a new memo paving the way for prosecutors to investigate claims of voter fraud. Paula Reid reports from the White House.
Biden urges mask-wearing to fight COVID
President-elect Joe Biden urged Americans to come together to fight the coronavirus. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to fight the results of the presidential election. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Barr authorizes probe into voting irregularities
Attorney General William Barr has authorized U.S. Attorneys to "pursue substantial allegations" of voter fraud before the 2020 presidential election is certified.
Trump weighs firing of FBI director
After a number of public disagreements between the White house and the FBI director, it is an open question whether Christopher Wray will hold onto his job after the election, even if President Trump wins. Former FBI Assistant Director and U.S. Attorney Greg Brower joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss what a shake-up at the FBI could mean for the bureau's independence.
Trump expresses frustration with Barr
CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with a look at the latest on the Durham investigation and why President Trump has been lashing out at Attorney General William Barr about it.
Judge halts Trump, Barr law enforcement report
The commission on "Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice" was helmed by Attorney General Barr.
Barr compares coronavirus stay-at-home orders to slavery
After slavery, Barr said stay-at-home orders were the "greatest intrusion on civil liberties in American history."
Barr compares coronavirus lockdowns to slavery
Attorney General William Barr is under fire for comparing coronavirus lockdowns to slavery. Jeff Pegues reports.
9/17/20: Red and Blue
When will the COVID19 vaccine be available?; Pa. Supreme Court rules on Green Party candidate
Barr criticizes Black Lives Matter movement
Attorney General William Barr criticized the Black Lives Matter movement in a speech Wednesday, accusing activists of exploiting the deaths of Black people at the hands of police for political gain. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang join CBSN with more on Barr's comments.
Barr urges federal charges for violent protests
Attorney General William Barr is calling on U.S. attorneys nationwide to seek federal charges against violent demonstrators. He even suggested invoking the rarely-used sedition law, which can punish someone found to be a threat against the U.S. government. Aruna Viswanatha, a Wall Street Journal reporter covering the Justice Department, broke the story and joined CBSN to discuss.
Barr compares pandemic to slavery
The attorney general made several shocking statements at a Constitution Day event sponsored by Hillsdale College. Catherine Herridge reports from the Department of Justice.
Barr assails DOJ prosecutors, says some are "headhunters"
In a rare rebuke by an attorney general of his department's own prosecutors, Barr said they sometimes fixate too much on prominent targets and on "ill-conceived" political probes.
Durham probe into FBI may be nearing end
There are indicators suggesting the Justice Department's investigation into the origins of the FBI's 2016 probe of election meddling and Russian ties to Trump campaign members is in its final phase. Federal prosecutor John Durham is leading the effort. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
DOJ moves to defend Trump in defamation case
Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the Justice Department's decision to try to defend President Trump in a rape accuser's defamation case, and why the move is so controversial.
FBI agent ousted by Trump accuses Barr of "political partisanship"
In his new book, "Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump," Peter Strzok recounts the process investigating then-candidate Trump and makes the case for the president being compromised by Russia.
Former FBI agent on Trump's vulnerabilities
Former FBI deputy assistant director Peter Strzok says he and others are aware of classified information that could hurt the 2020 Trump campaign if it became public. Strzok led the FBI's 2016 investigation into Russian election interference before he was ousted. His new book, "Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump" details his time at the FBI and his concerns about what the U.S. currently faces. He joined CBSN to discuss.
DOJ moves to defend Trump in rape accuser's defamation suit
A federal judge will rule on whether government lawyers can represent the president in writer E. Jean Carroll's civil suit.
Barr issues new rules for FBI surveillance of political figures
Barr implemented new restrictions on the bureau in a pair of memos released Tuesday.
Barr says he would be "vehemently opposed" to pardoning Snowden
President Trump floated the idea of pardoning Edward Snowden in a press conference last week.
Israel military announces daily "tactical pause" along Gaza aid route
The daily pause announced by the military applies to about 7.4 miles (12 kilometers) of road in the Rafah area.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and "the psyche of the country"
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
Northeast and Midwest prepare for dangerous temperatures, heat dome
A heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week.
At least 9 wounded in "random" shooting at suburban Detroit splash pad
The suspect was later found dead by suicide following a standoff at a home in a nearby community, officials said.
German police shoot man wielding ax in Hamburg hours before soccer match
The incident in the northern city of Hamburg took place hours before it hosted a match in the Euro 2024 soccer tournament.
Biden raises over $28 million at Hollywood fundraiser featuring Obama, campaign says
Jimmy Kimmel hosted a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama.
6 killed in latest "massacre" of family wiped out by hitmen in Mexico
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Sean "Diddy" Combs returns key to New York City following mayor's request
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive new details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and "the psyche of the country"
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
A search for a biological father, and the surprise of a lifetime
A DNA test that Matt Katz took to answer questions about his ancestry only stirred more mysteries. The investigative journalist dug into a past replete with family secrets and early fertility treatments, and turned his journey into a podcast, "Inconceivable Truth."
Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
Three women murdered and the search for a killer named "Hannibal"
The twists and turns in the search for three missing women would challenge their families and two investigators, brought together by chance, who embarked on the most complex cat-and-mouse game of their careers.
New Library of Congress exhibit spotlights rare historical artifacts
It includes a handwritten draft of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the crystal flute saved by first lady Dolly Madison, which was made famous again by pop star Lizzo in 2022.
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Here are the most and least affordable major cities in the world
Four major cities in California were included in a Chapman University study of housing affordability around the world.
Waffle House servers are getting a raise — to $3 an hour
Waffle House CEO said the restaurant chain will hike menu prices after its "single largest" investment in the company's workforce.
Micro communities offer homeless Americans safe shelter in growing number of cities
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
You may owe the IRS on Monday — skipping it could cost you hundreds
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
FDA "inadvertently archived" complaint about infant formula
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
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New Library of Congress exhibit spotlights rare historical artifacts
It includes a handwritten draft of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and the crystal flute saved by first lady Dolly Madison, which was made famous again by pop star Lizzo in 2022.
Biden raises over $28 million at Hollywood fundraiser featuring Obama, campaign says
Jimmy Kimmel hosted a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama.
Harris tells Zelenskyy that U.S. supports 'a just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
On its 12th anniversary, DACA is on the ropes as election looms
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah stir U.S. fears of wider conflict
Since Oct. 7, the Biden administration has been furiously working behind the scenes to lower the chances of a conflagration that could draw in the U.S. or put at further risk U.S. troops who are in the region in Syria, Iraq and Jordan.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and "the psyche of the country"
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics and partisan attacks
There are millions today who owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health. But in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci, who combatted infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with Dr. Fauci, author of the memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service," about his role in countering indifference over the AIDS pandemic, and fighting misinformation about COVID-19.
After son was born with a rare condition, father donates a kidney
Jaren Munari was born with just one undersized kidney. After years of watching him suffer from chronic kidney disease, his father donated an organ.
Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on turning down millions in private sector
Preview: In an interview airing June 16 on "CBS Sunday Morning," the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases tells CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook he turned down millions to leave his government job because he cared more about the health of the country.
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Pilgrims begin the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world.
German police shoot man wielding ax in Hamburg hours before soccer match
The incident in the northern city of Hamburg took place hours before it hosted a match in the Euro 2024 soccer tournament.
Israel military announces daily "tactical pause" along Gaza aid route
The daily pause announced by the military applies to about 7.4 miles (12 kilometers) of road in the Rafah area.
6 killed in latest "massacre" of family wiped out by hitmen in Mexico
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Remains of WWII-era plane downed by Soviet bombers found by divers
The plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.
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Kevin Costner on his saga, "Horizon," and a possible return to "Yellowstone"
The actor-director Kevin Costner won two Academy Awards for "Dances with Wolves," and now the "Yellowstone" star is back with another western: "Horizon: An American Saga," a four-part epic about pioneers settling the West.
Kevin Costner on "Horizon: An American Saga"
Actor-director Kevin Costner won two Academy Awards for "Dances with Wolves," and now he's back with another western: "Horizon: An American Saga," a four-part epic about pioneers settling the West, which Costner himself helped bankroll. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his decades-in-the-planning story (the first two chapters debut in theaters this summer), and about his future on the modern-day western series "Yellowstone."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including R&B singer-songwriter Angela Bofill.
Jonathan Bailey's chemistry in "Bridgerton," "Fellow Travelers"
Heartthrob Jonathan Bailey seems to have mastered the art of on-screen romance, from the Regency bodice-ripper "Bridgerton," to the fictional love affair between closeted Capitol Hill staffers at the height of McCarthyism in "Fellow Travelers." Correspondent Michelle Miller talks with the openly gay actor about his roles on stage and screen (including the upcoming screen version of "Wicked"), and his desire to be "completely authentic."
Luke Combs on his new album "Fathers & Sons"
In less than a decade, Luke Combs has topped Billboard's country airplay chart 17 times, and was named Entertainer of the Year twice by the Country Music Association. He talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh about his latest album, "Fathers & Sons," which was inspired by his two young sons, and was also an opportunity to pay tribute to his father, Chester Combs.
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Wells Fargo fires workers after allegedly catching them faking keyboard activity
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
Tesla shareholders approve $46 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
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.
What to know about Apple's new AI features
Apple this week unveiled its integration with artificial intelligence features the company is calling "Apple Intelligence." The company is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to upgrade its longtime virtual assistant, Siri. Connie Guglielmo, CNET's senior vice president of AI editorial strategy, joins to discuss.
How the world can prepare for AI
As use cases for artificial intelligence emerge among students and younger consumers, an understanding of how AI can help and hurt humans is crucial in the years ahead. Alex Kotran, the CEO of the AI Education Project, joins CBS News with some tips on the future of technology.
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Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
East Coast braces for heat dome
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
How drug pollution is threatening animals
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
What to know as the world deals with extreme heat
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
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Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
Three women murdered and the search for a killer named "Hannibal"
The twists and turns in the search for three missing women would challenge their families and two investigators, brought together by chance, who embarked on the most complex cat-and-mouse game of their careers.
6 killed in latest "massacre" of family wiped out by hitmen in Mexico
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Thieves pilfer L.A.'s 6th Street Bridge for metal
Los Angeles' eye-catching 6th Street Bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay. Elise Preston explains why the "Ribbon of Light" has gone dark.
Police arrest man in murder of Maryland mom Rachel Morin
The Harford County Sheriff's office announced on Saturday a suspect in the Rachel Morin murder was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
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Kevin Costner on "Horizon: An American Saga"
Actor-director Kevin Costner won two Academy Awards for "Dances with Wolves," and now he's back with another western: "Horizon: An American Saga," a four-part epic about pioneers settling the West, which Costner himself helped bankroll. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his decades-in-the-planning story (the first two chapters debut in theaters this summer), and about his future on the modern-day western series "Yellowstone."
Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics and partisan attacks
There are millions today who owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health. But in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci, who combatted infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with Dr. Fauci, author of the memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service," about his role in countering indifference over the AIDS pandemic, and fighting misinformation about COVID-19.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including R&B singer-songwriter Angela Bofill.
Jonathan Bailey's chemistry in "Bridgerton," "Fellow Travelers"
Heartthrob Jonathan Bailey seems to have mastered the art of on-screen romance, from the Regency bodice-ripper "Bridgerton," to the fictional love affair between closeted Capitol Hill staffers at the height of McCarthyism in "Fellow Travelers." Correspondent Michelle Miller talks with the openly gay actor about his roles on stage and screen (including the upcoming screen version of "Wicked"), and his desire to be "completely authentic."
Luke Combs on his new album "Fathers & Sons"
In less than a decade, Luke Combs has topped Billboard's country airplay chart 17 times, and was named Entertainer of the Year twice by the Country Music Association. He talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh about his latest album, "Fathers & Sons," which was inspired by his two young sons, and was also an opportunity to pay tribute to his father, Chester Combs.