Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, has COVID in U.K. prison, wife says
Stella Assange is battling her husband's extradition to the U.S. to stand trial for divulging U.S. military secrets about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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U.K. orders Julian Assange's extradition to U.S. on spying charges
Britain's courts said the WikiLeaks founder's extradition would not "be oppressive, unjust or an abuse of process," but he's likely to appeal the order.
Assange cleared to challenge U.S. extradition in U.K. Supreme Court
The U.S. has been trying to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to face espionage charges – an effort he can now challenge in Britain's Supreme Court.
U.K. appeals court says Julian Assange can be extradited to U.S.
The court paved the way for the WikiLeaks founder to be sent to the U.S. by overturning a lower court ruling that he would be a suicide risk in the American criminal justice system.
U.K. judge denies Julian Assange's request for release on bail
The same judge who rejected the U.S. request to extradite the WikiLeaks founder on espionage charges has said he must remain locked up pending a U.S. appeal.
U.K. judge rejects U.S. request to extradite WikiLeaks' Julian Assange
Judge says extradition on espionage charges with maximum 175-year sentence would be "oppressive" due to the secret-spilling website founder's mental health.
"Very high" risk of Julian Assange attempting suicide, expert says
A psychiatrist who's interviewed Assange about 20 times says the WikiLeaks founder has shown "severe depression" and "psychotic symptoms."
WikiLeaks' Assange back in court to fight U.S. extradition request
The Australian could face a life sentence if convicted in the U.S. of stealing military secrets, but backers say it's a politically motivated abuse of U.S. power.
Doctors warn WikiLeaks boss Assange so ill he "could die in prison"
WikiLeaks publishes open letter addressed to authorities in Britain, where Assange remains jailed ahead of U.S. extradition proceedings
U.S. continues battle against ex-CIA software engineer tied to WikiLeaks
Joshua Adam Schulte was indicted on 13 counts in 2018, including the illegal transmission of lawfully possessed national defense information as well as three charges related to child pornography
Chelsea Manning ordered back to jail for refusing to testify
"Whether I'm placed in confinement or not I'm not going to comply with this grand jury," Manning told reporters
Julian Assange rape case to be reopened in Sweden
Renewed investigation means British justice authorities may have to decide whether to hand the WikiLeaks hacker over to U.S. or Swedish authorities
Pamela Anderson visits Julian Assange in London prison
Former "Baywatch" star says her friend the WikiLeaks founder "does not deserve to be in a supermax prison"
Julian Assange begins his fight against U.S. extradition request
WikiLeaks boss appears via video link, says he does "not wish to surrender myself for extradition" as what could be a years-long legal battle begins
Ecuador says Assange turned embassy into "center of spying"
Latin American nation keeps lambasting WikiLeaks boss over alleged behavior, but his lawyer says "outrageous" claims just a distraction
Assange jailed but defiant as possible long extradition battle begins
A British judge will have to mull arguments that the WikiLeaks boss is either a journalist and purveyor of truth, or a tool for foreign intelligence agencies
WikiLeaks boss Julian Assange arrested in London
London's Metropolitan Police confirm arrest of WikiLeaks founder at Ecuadorian Embassy after he spent seven years in hiding
Mueller indicts Trump associate Roger Stone
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said this has "nothing to do with the president and certainly nothing to do with the White House"
Court "error" suggests U.S. charges against WikiLeaks boss Julian Assange
Assange has hidden in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London for years fearing extradition to U.S., and this revelation suggest his fears could be well founded
Julian Assange could face charges in the U.S.
An apparent mix-up by federal prosecutors suggests criminal charges may have been filed against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. An unsealed court document with Assange’s name raises new questions about the investigation of WikiLeaks' role in exposing thousands of emails from Democrats before the 2016 election. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
AP probe hints at Julian Assange's budding ties with Russia
Documents leaked to AP suggest WikiLeaks founder sought Russian visa right after publishing trove of U.S. diplomatic cables
Former CIA employee charged in massive leaks case
WikiLeaks published the allegedly stolen CIA hacking tools
Why Ecuador is cutting off WikiLeaks founder's communications
Julian Assange has been living in Ecuador's embassy for more than five years
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange loses another court battle
Lawyers had hoped U.K. judge would drop arrest warrant for the Australian, who has hidden in a London embassy for 5 years
Julian Assange is going nowhere fast
British judge upholds arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder, leaving legal position unchanged after more than 5 years in Ecuadorean Embassy
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$1M reward offered in 50-year-old case of missing Australian boy
Jimmy Taylor was 12 years old when he disappeared in August 1974. He was last seen at a store near his home in western Australia.
"Narco sub" seized as crew tries in vain to sink 5,300 pounds of cocaine
Officials said the crew tried to open valves and sink the vessel along with its drug-laden cargo. It didn't work.
Plan to dump Fukushima nuclear plant water into sea faces local opposition
The plan has alarmed the public and outraged fishermen — even as the international energy agency looks inclined to back it.
13 family members die after reportedly eating toxic porridge
The victims ranged in age from 2 to 33, the health ministry said.
Fatal stabbing of teen girl in public sparks outrage in India
The victim was a 16-year-old who worked part-time as a tutor to help her family earn a living.
Watch 2023 Human Rights Watch Festival documentaries in NYC and at home
Powerful exposés of human rights abuses, war and deforestation are being screened in New York City May 31-June 8, and available nationwide via streaming June 5-11.
Why does North Korea want a spy satellite so badly?
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Biden sex assault accuser Tara Reade asks for Russian citizenship
Reade said in an interview in Moscow that she also wants to remain a U.S. citizen. Biden has categorically denied her claim, which dates back to 1993.
U.N. nuclear chief urges Russia and Ukraine to ban attacks at plant
The head of the IAEA urged Russia and Ukraine to commit to a plan "to avoid the danger of a catastrophic incident" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
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Delta's "carbon-neutral" claim is greenwashing, lawsuit alleges
Suit claims Delta relied on shoddy carbon "offsets" to claim it was climate-friendly rather than reduce its emissions.
Dolly Parton earns new Guinness World Records for musical achievements
Parton set the record for the longest span of No. 1 hits on the US Top Country Albums chart for a female artist.
Three women escaped from the prison housing Elizabeth Holmes in 2017
The women that escaped were serving time for drug charges, according to court documents.
Jury finds actor Danny Masterson guilty of 2 counts of rape
The 47-year-old actor faces up to 30 years in prison.
Fake heiress Anna "Delvey" Sorokin to launch podcast
Convicted con artist said the new podcast will give listeners a chance "to meet the real me."
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Delta's "carbon-neutral" claim is greenwashing, lawsuit alleges
Suit claims Delta relied on shoddy carbon "offsets" to claim it was climate-friendly rather than reduce its emissions.
Fake heiress Anna "Delvey" Sorokin to launch podcast
Convicted con artist said the new podcast will give listeners a chance "to meet the real me."
Amazon's Ring gave workers access to customer videos, FTC alleges
One Ring employee watched "thousands" of videos belonging to 81 women, the regulatory agency claims.
Mortgage rates are shooting up again, raising homeownership costs
Average interest rate on a typical home loan is edging toward 7%, the highest level in seven months.
Sonic Drive-In restaurants pay $71,000 for child labor violations
Six franchise locations in the Reno-area of Nevada committed more than 170 violations, according federal investigators.
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Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Seven Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Joe Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
McCarthy dismisses threats to oust him as speaker over debt ceiling deal
House Freedom Caucus members are unhappy with the debt ceiling deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden.
Pence expected to launch presidential campaign next week in Iowa
Former Vice President Mike Pence will launch his 2024 campaign next week, multiple sources say.
Heritage Foundation suing over Prince Harry's visa records
The conservative think tank is questioning whether DHS acted appropriately regarding Prince Harry's U.S. visa application.
Nikki Haley's husband to deploy to Africa for a year as she campaigns
Haley's husband is a major in the South Carolina National Guard and joined in 2006 as an officer.
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What is cytomegalovirus, the leading infectious cause of birth defects?
More than half of U.S. adults have it, and it typically doesn't make them sick — but few people have ever heard of it.
Alex Rodriguez reveals gum disease: What to know about the diagnosis
Alex Rodriguez is opening up about a condition that he shares with nearly half of adult Americans: gum disease. Here's what to know about the diagnosis.
Alex Rodriguez reveals he's been diagnosed with early-stage gum disease
Rodriguez, or A-Rod as he is known, has partnered with the health products company OraPharma to help raise awareness.
Finding resilience after trauma
For Mental Health Awareness Month, CBS News producer Adam Zeelens writes about finding resilience after trauma.
How a medical recoding may limit breast cancer patients' options
The federal government is reconsidering a decision that critics say would limit women's options for reconstructive surgery.
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$1M reward offered in 50-year-old case of missing Australian boy
Jimmy Taylor was 12 years old when he disappeared in August 1974. He was last seen at a store near his home in western Australia.
"Narco sub" seized as crew tries in vain to sink 5,300 pounds of cocaine
Officials said the crew tried to open valves and sink the vessel along with its drug-laden cargo. It didn't work.
Plan to dump Fukushima nuclear plant water into sea faces local opposition
The plan has alarmed the public and outraged fishermen — even as the international energy agency looks inclined to back it.
13 family members die after reportedly eating toxic porridge
The victims ranged in age from 2 to 33, the health ministry said.
Fatal stabbing of teen girl in public sparks outrage in India
The victim was a 16-year-old who worked part-time as a tutor to help her family earn a living.
Entertainment
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Dolly Parton earns new Guinness World Records for musical achievements
Parton set the record for the longest span of No. 1 hits on the US Top Country Albums chart for a female artist.
Fake heiress Anna "Delvey" Sorokin to launch podcast
Convicted con artist said the new podcast will give listeners a chance "to meet the real me."
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Singer Sia reveals she is "on the spectrum"
The singer opened up about being what she called "neuroatypical" and being in recovery from substance abuse during a recent podcast appearance.
Al Pacino, 83, is expecting a baby with girlfriend Noor Alfallah
The Oscar winner will now be a father for the fourth time.
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Experts warn AI could pose threat to humanity
In an open letter from the Center for AI Safety, more than 300 people agreed mitigating the potential risks of artificial intelligence should be a global priority. The warning comes as AI chipmaker Nvidia rises to the trillion-dollar valuation mark this week. Asa Fitch, a Wall Street Journal reporter covering semiconductor companies, joins CBS News to discuss.
Industry leaders warn of AI risks
Dozens of industry leaders, including the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, are warning about the potential risks of artificial intelligence. They said it should be a "global priority" to mitigate the risks of extinction brought about by AI.
Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison Tuesday to begin her 11-year sentence. Holmes will begin serving her sentence for defrauding investors in a Texas federal prison. Janet Shamlian reports.
Using AI to deal with loneliness
According to a recent Gallup poll, an estimated 44 million American adults are experiencing "significant loneliness." Now, some Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for help dealing with some mental health issues. Psychotherapist Robi Ludwig joined CBS News with more.
Full interview: Brad Smith
Brad Smith, the president and vice chair of Microsoft, joins ""Face the Nation"" to discuss the future of AI — and if it could face government regulation.
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Hurricanes and climate change: What's the connection?
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Unorthodox crops could be the future of food
Some scientists believe America's breadbasket could soon be at risk of potentially emptying, and they're warning a relentless drought is harming the nation's wheat crops. Science journalist Jenny Morber, who reports on climate resiliency and food, joined CBS News to discuss how researchers are trying to solve the problem.
Supreme Court weakens EPA power over wetlands
The Supreme Court has again weakened the power of the Environmental Protection Agency. This time it involves wetlands. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the court's latest ruling and its implications for the environment.
Italy leads revolt against Europe's electric vehicle transition
PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right government tried and failed to block EU plans to ban all new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035, but it's not giving up the fight entirely.
3 states reach deal on Colorado River water
Three of the seven Colorado River states - California, Arizona and Nevada - have agreed to cut their water usage by 3 million acre-feet by 2026. Some 40 million people and more than two dozen Native American tribes depend on the Colorado River. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down the details of the historic deal.
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Three women escaped from the prison housing Elizabeth Holmes in 2017
The women that escaped were serving time for drug charges, according to court documents.
Jury finds actor Danny Masterson guilty of 2 counts of rape
The 47-year-old actor faces up to 30 years in prison.
Attorney arrested in New Jersey for rapes committed in Boston 15 years ago
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"Jurassic World" exhibition in Atlanta closes after $250K in vandalism
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Defense theory: Shooter used her toe to pull the trigger
Odd crime scene raises odd question in the deaths of millionaire mom Pam Hargan and daughter Helen.
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Webb telescope detects 6,000-mile plume blasting from Saturn's moon
Scientists say the plume may feed Saturn's water system at large, and studying it could provide key insights into potential life beyond Earth.
NASA UFO group stresses need for better data in first public meeting
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
Commercial astronauts return to Earth after nine-day space station visit
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Commercial crew wraps up flight to space station
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China launches replacement crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou-16 crew will replace three taikonauts who are wrapping up a six-month stay aboard the Chinese space station.
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Summer music heats up 2023
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N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
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Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
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Mike Pence to announce 2024 presidential run
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Florida Sen. Rick Scott on debt limit bill
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Schumer says debt ceiling bill isn't perfect
Senate Democratic leadership spoke with reporters about the debt limit bill Wednesday afternoon. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said no one on either side would call the agreement perfect, but emphasized it spares the U.S. from default.
Senate Republicans on debt limit bill
Senate Republicans spoke with reporters Wednesday afternoon about the debt ceiling deal reached by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he anticipates the bill will pass in the House.