Fed up over bullying, women take secret video of "monster" boss
Just five months after the women told investigative reporter Jeff German about an alleged toxic workplace, the journalist was killed.
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Fulton County prosecutors decline to call DA Fani Willis back for questioning
Fulton County prosecutors declined to call D.A. Fani Willis to testify for a second day in the hearing held to disqualify her from prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump.
Pregnant woman found dead in 1992 is identified: "I couldn't believe it"
The cause and manner of Murlin's death have not been determined and the investigation into her death is continuing, officials said.
Top NSC cybersecurity official on institutions vulnerable to ransomware attacks
On "The Takeout" this week, the NSC's Ann Neuberger said hospitals and school systems are "some of the weakest in terms of cybersecurity."
What is a discharge petition? How lawmakers could force a vote on foreign aid
The rarely successful maneuver would allow a majority of House members to bypass leadership and force a vote on the foreign aid bill.
Driver who rammed onto packed sidewalk convicted of hit-and-run but not DUI
Nine people were injured in the February 2019 incident. Christopher Solis, the motorist, says, "This whole thing has been emotional. I think about the victims every day."
Some Southern lawmakers rethink opposition to Medicaid expansion
While many Republican state lawmakers remain firmly against Medicaid expansion, some key leaders in holdout states are showing a willingness to reconsider.
Biden vows to continue to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for Ohio derailment
President Biden visited the Ohio village Friday to discuss how the administration is holding the rail operator accountable a year after the derailment.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women's basketball scoring record
Caitlin Clark has broken the NCAA women's basketball career scoring record, passing Kelsey Plum's 3,527 points.
Survivors of recent mass shootings revive calls for federal assault weapons ban
The Go Safe Act would effectively ban some semi-automatic firearms and large-capacity magazines.
FBI informant lied about Bidens' business dealings, special counsel alleges
The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden charged a one-time FBI informant with lying to investigators about the business dealings of the first son and President Joe Biden.
Loophole lets man live rent-free for 5 years in landmark New York hotel
Mickey Barreto went too far when he filed paperwork falsely claiming ownership of the entire New Yorker Hotel building — and tried to charge another tenant rent.
White House objected to DOJ over Biden special counsel report before release
Lawyers for the White House and President Biden angrily objected to the Justice Department over several aspects of special counsel Robert Hur's report.
SpaceX moves incorporation to Texas, as Musk continues to blast Delaware
The switch comes weeks after a Delaware judge invalidated his $55.8 billion Tesla pay package.
How often do Lyft and Uber customers tip their drivers?
Tipping has become more important for rideshare drivers as inflation erodes their pay, data show.
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
8 dead in charter plane crash near remote military radar site in Alaska
The crash of a small plane in Alaska chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is under investigation.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
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Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. this weekend. Here's what to know.
Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph will zoom around the National Mall this weekend when IndyCar takes over downtown D.C.
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Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
Drug mix-up at hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
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Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran
The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media
Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
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Hayden Panettiere's mom speaks out
Hayden Panettiere's mom is speaking out on their strained relationship. This comes as Neutrogena comments on its working relationship with the late actor.
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
Katherine LaNasa on "The Pitt"
Award-winning actor Katherine LaNasa discusses her recent Emmy nomination for her role as charge nurse Dana Evans on hit HBO series "The Pitt."
Nashville teen has big dreams of musical fame
High school senior and singer Kingston Kharif has dreams of making it big beyond the Nashville, Tennessee, scene. Nicole Valdes spoke with Kingston about his early successes and future goals.
Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
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.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
Woman covertly filmed by Meta smart glasses raises privacy concerns
One woman is speaking out after she was secretly filmed, saying that technology like Meta's AI-powered smart glasses threatens personal privacy.
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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."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Psychiatrist in Yates case testifies for Clancy
The defense rested Friday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial after testimony from Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist who also testified Andrea Yates case after she killed her five children in Texas in 2001. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Defense rests case in Lindsay Clancy trial
The defense for Lindsay Clancy has rested their case in the murder trial over the killings of Clancy's three young children. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
Patients say hospital mixed up drugs
Several patients at a Tennessee hospital say they were hurt after hospital staff allegedly mixed up their medications during routine joint replacement surgeries. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
President Trump and Michael Cohen reunite
President Trump joined Michael Cohen's radio show for a taping after a long, public feud with his former fixer. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Chaplain's testimony on Clancy conversation
A chaplain who prayed with Lindsay Clancy took the stand in her murder trial. Trial lawyer and former prosecutor Mark Eiglarsh joins CBS News with more.
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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.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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What's behind those viral cash drop videos?
Across the U.S., hidden cash drops like these have sent people running to find the money — and given many people hope of a windfall. CBS News' Graham Kates gives us a look at the social media accounts that promote them.
Why Lindsay Clancy didn't testify
The defense rested Friday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial without Clancy taking the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down why.
Supreme Court stay in Trump ballroom case
The Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay in the case over President Trump's White House ballroom, allowing construction to continue as the legal challenge plays out. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Psychiatrist in Yates case testifies for Clancy
The defense rested Friday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial after testimony from Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist who also testified Andrea Yates case after she killed her five children in Texas in 2001. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Is Cohen pushing for pardon in Trump reunion?
President Trump and his former fixer Michael Cohen held a radio reunion Thursday, seemingly ending a years-long feud that stemmed from Cohen's testimony against the president both in court and before Congress. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.