Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Will the 2024 DNC mirror the 1968 protests?
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists is vowing to march without a permit during August's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In 1968, demonstrators protested the DNC, also held in Chicago that year, over U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Puck reporter Peter Hamby joins "America Decides" to discuss if history could repeat itself at the summer convention.
Haley continues to draw support in primaries
Nikki Haley continues to draw a notable number of votes in Republican primaries even though she's no longer running. Can former President Donald Trump win over her supporters? Or might President Biden bank away her votes? Political strategists Olivia Perez-Cubas and Chuck Rocha discuss.
Why GOP wants to hold Garland in contempt
A House panel voted Thursday to advance a resolution holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Morehouse prepares for commencement disruptions
President Biden is set to deliver a commencement address at Morehouse College, and the historically Black college is preparing for possible disruptions as protests over Mr. Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war have continued on college campuses throughout the U.S. Nikole Killion has more.
5/16: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the status of a temporary pier designed to provide critical aid to Gaza, the sharp cross-examination of former President Donald Trump's ex-fixer Michael Cohen, and how used police firearms can wind up in the hands of criminals.
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Morehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden's commencement address; Oncology nurse faces down her own cancer diagnosis with courage
Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
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Michael Cohen cross-examined in Trump “hush money” trial; Elected officials share personal mental health struggles
Potential Garland contempt charges
Various House committees are considering contempt of Congress charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland after he advised President Biden to invoke executive privilege to block access to a taped interview in the classified documents case. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
House panel advances Garland contempt
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a resolution Thursday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Biden-Harris campaign accepts VP debate
Vice President Kamala Harris will participate in a debate organized by CBS News before the 2024 general election. The Trump campaign has not yet agreed to the invitation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden uses executive privilege on Hur tapes
President Biden is asserting executive privilege over recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur, according to letters sent from the White House and Justice Department to two GOP-led House committees. Congressional Republicans sought the recordings as part of their impeachment probe into the president and are now considering holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for denying their request. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
AG Garland admonishes GOP-led contempt effort
Attorney General Merrick Garland took questions from reporters Thursday as two Republican-led House committees consider a contempt of Congress resolution against him. Garland has defied the committees' requests for audio recordings of former special counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden in a classified documents investigation.
Prosecution to rest in Trump trial
Donald Trump's criminal trial continues Thursday with more testimony from the former president's former lawyer Michael Cohen. Cohen is the prosecution's last witness, with the defense still considering calling additional witnesses to the stand. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Harris accepts CBS News' vice presidential debate invitation
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
Biden asserts executive privilege over recording of special counsel interview
The assertion came as the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees were slated to move forward with a contempt of Congress resolution against Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Garland contempt resolution clears House panels as Biden asserts privilege
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
What makes for a good presidential debate?
Presidential debates have become a standard part of the four-year contest, but this contest is anything but standard. With two debates finally on the calendar, the two qualifications for a good debate are also two issues totally up for grabs in U.S. democracy. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.
Homeland security threats facing 2024 winner
Between dual overseas wars, rising competition with China and a struggle to find consensus on southern border policy, the next president will be tasked with handling many homeland security issues. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss some of the major challenges the winner of the November election will face.
Biden, Trump buck tradition with debate plans
President Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to debate in June and September. The announcement came after a flurry of social media posts and competing proposals between the two. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett unpacks how everything came together.
Biden looks to court pro-Palestinian voters
Tensions are growing in the Democratic Party as the Israel divide deepens. What can the party do to win over young voters and progressives as the war with Hamas rages on? Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California joins "America Decides" to discuss.
How voters view inflation ahead of November
U.S. inflation cooled slightly in April, but President Biden says prices are still too high. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto explains how voters feel about rising prices' impact.
2024 Biden-Trump debates: What to expect
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Wednesday to debate each other at least twice before the November election. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" to discuss what to expect from the 2020 rematch.
Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates
President Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to come face-to-face for the first presidential debate of the year on June 27 in Atlanta. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Aid starts flowing into Gaza Strip across pier U.S. just finished building
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have started rolling across a newly-built U.S. floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time.
Police detain Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship over traffic incident
ESPN had footage of Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness, with traffic shut down for about a mile in both directions.
Police kill armed man officials say set fire to synagogue in France
"An armed man somehow climbed up the synagogue and threw ... a sort of molotov cocktail into the main praying room," local mayor says.
Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
4 dead as storms slam Houston again; hundreds of thousands lose power
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.
North Korea continues recent spate of weapons tests, South says
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.
Garland contempt resolution clears House panels as Biden asserts privilege
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
Police departments sell their used guns. Thousands end up at crime scenes.
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
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Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Did a topless photo lead a California IVF doctor to kill his wife?
Susann Sills had posted a topless photo in a political chatroom that enraged her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, according to prosecutors.
Police detain Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship over traffic incident
ESPN had footage of Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness, with traffic shut down for about a mile in both directions.
FBI testimony about search of Menendez's home continues
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Looking to purchase a home? These U.S. cities are the most buyer-friendly.
A wave of new construction has turned cities in Texas and Florida into the country's friendliest markets for homebuyers.
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Elon Musk confirms Twitter's transformation is complete. It's now X.com.
Twitter has fully migrated over to X.com, owner Elon Musk says. Although the logo and branding had already changed to "X," the domain name was still Twitter.com.
Looking to purchase a home? These U.S. cities are the most buyer-friendly.
A wave of new construction has turned cities in Texas and Florida into the country's friendliest markets for homebuyers.
Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
Older Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges pose risk of fires, maker warns
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
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Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
FBI testimony about search of Menendez's home continues
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
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Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
What is hypochlorous acid? The trendy skin care ingredient, explained
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Surgery patients at lower risk with women doctors, more research shows
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
More employees are cheating on workplace drug tests. Here's how.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
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Police kill armed man officials say set fire to synagogue in northern France
"An armed man somehow climbed up the synagogue and threw ... a sort of molotov cocktail into the main praying room," local mayor says.
Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
North Korea continues recent spate of weapons tests, South says
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.
Aid starts flowing into Gaza Strip across pier U.S. just finished building
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have started rolling across a newly-built U.S. floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time.
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
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Lainey Wilson the big winner at 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards
Lainey Wilson took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Daniel Martin on embracing his roots and empowering women through makeup
Celebrated makeup artist Daniel Martin is known for his work with Hollywood stars like Michelle Yeoh, Nina Dobrev, Jessica Alba and Meghan Markle.
"CBS News Sunday Morning: By Design" gets a makeover by legendary designer David Rockwell
Preview: The Emmy Award-winning news program's annual "By Design" edition on May 19 features Courteney Cox, a $3 million sports car, a bold new plan by tech billionaires, Martha Stewart and more.
Angie Harmon sues Instacart, delivery driver for fatally shooting dog
Angie Harmon said she heard a gunshot and rushed outside, where she found her dog had been shot, and saw the delivery person putting a gun into the front of his pants, according to the lawsuit.
Whoopi Goldberg reflects on family, career in new memoir "Bits and Pieces"
Whoopi Goldberg described the book as a way to dispel speculations about her upbringing and to share her story on her own terms.
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Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
Nissan data breach exposes Social Security numbers of nearly 53,000
Ransomware attack targeted a Nissan virtual private network, the automaker's U.S. subsidiary said.
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.
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MIT-educated brothers accused of stealing $25M in crypto in 12 seconds
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.
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Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
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Did a topless photo lead a California IVF doctor to kill his wife?
Susann Sills had posted a topless photo in a political chatroom that enraged her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, according to prosecutors.
FBI testimony about search of Menendez's home continues
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
How police guns end up in hands of criminals
Every year, police departments across the U.S. trade in their used firearms when it's time for an upgrade. But a CBS News investigation found thousands of those former police weapons wind up in the hands of criminals. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
How police guns end up in the hands of criminals
A joint investigation conducted by CBS News and the nonprofit newsrooms The Trace and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting found that more than 140 law enforcement agencies nationwide sell or trade-in their used weapons when they update their arsenals. Thousands of those former cop guns are later tied to a crime. Stephen Stock reports.
Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of killing protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
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Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Boeing Starliner launch retargeted for May 21
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
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N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
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Deadly storms hit Texas
Powerful wind and rain slammed the southeastern part of Texas for the second time this month. At least four people were killed in the storm and more than 800,000 customers are still without power.
Record-breaking day for stock market
For the first time ever on Thursday, the Dow Jones average rose about 40,000, providing new optimism about the economy. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what it means.
Menendez's wife treated for breast cancer
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez announced his wife, Nadine Menendez, is being treated for grade 3 breast cancer. Her trial is on hold as she undergoes treatment. The couple is accused of engaging in a bribery scheme.
Eye Opener: Deadly Texas storms
Deadly storms cause widespread damage around Houston. Also, Donald Trump's defense team works to discredit Michael Cohen during cross-examination. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
How police guns end up in hands of criminals
Every year, police departments across the U.S. trade in their used firearms when it's time for an upgrade. But a CBS News investigation found thousands of those former police weapons wind up in the hands of criminals. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.