USAID cuts threaten global women's program championed by Ivanka Trump
Five years ago, Lillian Achom stood with President Trump as he backed her women's development work - work she says is threatened by his USAID cut.
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The chief prosecutor of the U.N.'s International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for the Taliban chief for suspected crimes against humanity.
Fewer dying of cancer, but rates rise for some
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the American Cancer Society's latest cancer report that shows both positive and concerning trends.
New study on cancer in young people, women
New data from the American Cancer Society shows overall cancer deaths are down but the number of women and young adults with cancer is up, according to a new study. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Financial technology, equality and market access
Tao Zhang, deputy managing director of IMF, spoke at the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders about financial technology and equality. The following speakers then participated in a panel on financial technology and market access: Sue Kelsey, executive vice president of global consumer products and financial inclusion at Mastercard; Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, senior economic adviser for Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative; Christian Lanng, CEO and co-founder of Tradeshift. Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient, moderated the panel.
Hegseth comments about women in combat
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) used Pete Hegseth's past comments to follow up on the former news anchor's position about women serving in combat roles. This comes as a bipartisan panel of senators vets Hegseth for the secretary of defense post.
First women's suffrage monument to be built
President Biden signs a law allowing the first monument honoring the women's suffrage movement to be built on the National Mall. The monument is expected to be completed between 2032 and 2033.
Hegseth faces questions about women in military
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, continued meeting with senators on Capitol Hill in an effort to gain enough support for confirmation. Hegseth is now facing questions about past comments in which he said women should not serve in combat roles in the military. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Doctors warn of deaths caused by Texas abortion ban
According to new reporting from ProPublica, Texas' strict abortion ban is leading to preventable deaths. ProPublica reporter Lizzie Presser joins "America Decides" to unpack her findings.
Trump resistance movement: What's next?
The first Trump administration was met with resistance by Democratic activists, lawmakers and grassroots groups. So how fierce will the pushback be this time? Skye Perryman, president and CEO of the progressive legal organization Democracy Forward, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
How Orlando, Washington got to championship
The Orlando Pride will take on the Washington Spirit on Saturday at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Both clubs flipped the script this season, going from missing the playoffs last year to becoming the two top teams in the league. CBS Sports lead NWSL reporter Sandra Herrera joins to examine how the two teams went from complete underdogs to battling for the trophy.
Women leaders face 30 types of bias in the workforce, research finds
Women report encountering a wide range of biases unrelated to performance or experience that can stunt their careers, new research finds.
Women missing early promotions in careers, report finds
A report shows many women are facing a "broken rung" in their career advancement when they miss early promotions.
Analyzing women's votes in the 2024 election
Fewer women voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election than they did for President Biden in 2020. So what happened with the female vote? Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins CBS News to take a closer look at why that support dropped this year and how it compares to elections prior.
2 teens speed to break NASCAR's glass ceiling
Two female racecar-driving teens are competing to win a NASCAR championship in the male-dominated motorsport. Brady Halbleib has more on their chase for victory.
Harris had less women support than her predecessors
For the second time in the past decade, a woman at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket failed to secure the White House. While Vice President Kamala Harris secured the majority of female voters, she had less support among women than the past three Democratic presidential candidates. Micki McElya, a history professor at the University of Connecticut, joins CBS News to discuss.
GOP wins Senate majority, CBS News projects
Republicans will take control of the Senate after Sen. Deb Fischer's victory in Nebraska, CBS News projects. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, John Dickerson and Margaret Brennan break down how the GOP ended up here.
Projection: Florida abortion measure fails
CBS News projects a Florida ballot measure that would have enshrined the right to abortion will fail, keeping in place a six-week ban put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Exit poll: Harris leading Trump among women
Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump among women nationally, a new CBS News exit poll shows. John Dickerson breaks down the numbers.
Sen. Hassan shares her miscarriage story
Reproductive rights are a major factor in the 2024 presidential election for many voters. Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire joins CBS News to discuss her decision to open up about needing reproductive care after suffering a miscarriage.
State of 2024 race with 1 day to Election Day
With Election Day hours away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final push in a race that voters will likely decide in a few key battleground states. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Caitlin Huey-Burns, Ed O'Keefe and Kabir Khanna have more.
Effect of Texas abortion ban on health care
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, at least 20 states have banned or restricted access to abortion. Texas' law, one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S., prohibits all abortions except for cases when the life of the mother is in immediate danger. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to examine how the law has impacted health care in the Lone Star State.
Harris closing out campaign in Pennsylvania
Does Pennsylvania and its 19 electoral votes hold the keys to the White House? If you look at the candidates' schedules on the eve of Election Day, it appears that is what they believe. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Mariel Saez join with analysis.
How the gender gap could impact the presidential race
The gender gap could define the presidential election with close races in seven battleground states. One organization of Republican women shows how they're making an impact for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Why these women are supporting Trump's 2024 run
Thousands of women supported Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy in a Washington, D.C., march on Saturday, but former President Donald Trump has female supporters too. Some of them joined Weijia Jiang to discuss why he has their vote.
Investigation
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
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Midterm campaigns make final push as early voters hit the polls
High-speed train accident in Spain leaves at least 68 dead
Dolores Huerta, labor activist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
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Qatari mediators hand Iran new proposal to end the war
No clear winner in Israeli election as polls suggest stalemate
Nearly 75% of ex-NFL players who died from 2008-2023 had CTE, study finds
Jury selection begins in Meta, Snap social media addiction case
