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Watch: Jack Smith says Lindsey Graham "likely would have been a witness" in 2020 election case
Former special counsel Jack Smith told Sen. Darlene Graham that her late brother Lindsey Graham, who died in July, "likely would have been a witness" in his 202 election case if it had gone to trial. "I believe your brother was a patriotic public servant. He was not a target of our investigation," Smith said during…
Early takeaways as Jack Smith wraps Senate testimony about federal Trump probes
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Tuesday before the Senate about the federal investigations he led into President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Dutch police arrest alleged cybercriminal who bragged about hacking FBI
Dutch national police have arrested an alleged member of a cybercriminal organization who they say bragged about hacking the FBI. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Watch: Sen. Schmitt appears to confuse basketball teams while calling Jack Smith a "dirtbag"
During a Senate hearing, GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt accused special counsel Jack Smith of attending an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors in Atlanta in early February 2024. At the time, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis revealed she had an affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade…
Lindsay Clancy defense now says there's no evidence she admitted to killing children
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued in court Tuesday that there's no evidence Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have more.
What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
Russia hits science academy, medical center in Ukraine
Russia is ramping up its daytime strikes on Ukraine. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.
Watch: Kennedy questions Jack Smith about his wife's views on Trump, Obamas
GOP Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana questioned former special counsel Jack Smith about his wife's political views. Smith told Kennedy he wasn't at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to talk about his family.
How AI data centers are changing America's landscapes
Data center development is on the rise as tech companies look to store massive amounts of artificial intelligence data. Kevin Schaul, a senior graphics reporter at The Washington Post covering AI, discusses how data centers are changing America's landscapes.
Democrats making gains in battleground Ohio, Marist poll shows
Democrats have taken the lead in several key races in Ohio, according to recent polling from Marist. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports.
Jack Smith doubles down, testifies that Trump committed crimes
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, including the classified documents case. Smith testified that he was not swayed by partisan interests during his investigations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Trump launches AI-powered America.gov website ahead of meeting with big tech leaders
President Trump launched America.gov, a new government website powered by artificial intelligence. This comes as he plans to meet with tech executives over the future of AI. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
Senate approves sweeping college sports bill
The Senate approved the "Protect College Sports" bill late Monday night, meant to establish federal framework to regulate aspects of college sports like the transfer portal and name, image and likeness rights. Nikole Killion reports.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer suggests prosecutors didn't prove that she killed her children
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Jack Smith's opening statement: "Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation"
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.
Hurricane Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States.
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
How to manage changing family dynamics as your parents age
People are learning to navigate the changing dynamics of aging with their parents. CBS News' Arthur Brooks has some tips.
Migrant man died after fleeing ICE agents. His family explains what he was doing in the U.S.
A construction worker in Michigan died after crashing his car following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuit. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to the man's family.
Bestselling author John Grisham reworked the first sentence of "The French Illusion" for six months
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Blu DeTiger talks ping-pong at the club and playing with Jack Antonoff on "Saturday Night Live"
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Artist whose song is featured in Trump ad sends cease-and-desist order
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
Trump says he's surprised after U.K. releases 5 suspects on bail following apparent terror plot
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reacting to news that officials in the U.K. released five men suspected of plotting a terror attack near an air force base. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.
Republican and Democratic Senators pass bill to overhaul college sports industry
A bipartisan effort to overhaul the college sports industry passed in the Senate. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Finding meaning in caring for an aging parent
"The Free Press" columnist Arthur Brooks argues that caring for an aging parent doesn't have to be a burden. "The Free Press" is owned by CBS News' parent company Paramount Skydance.
Why Trump, Johnson and AI leaders are meeting at the White House
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting with AI leaders to discuss the technology and potential safety guardrails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Tips to save as holiday travel costs soar
With fall and winter holidays just around the corner, many Americans are looking at rising flight prices with hesitation. Kris Van Cleave has more.
ICE wasted millions in rapid push to expand detention capacity, watchdog finds
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Trump's ban on these Canadian goods is now in effect
President Trump's ban on certain goods from Canada is now in effect. CBS News' Javier E. David breaks down the details.
British farmer speaks out about alleged U.K. terror plot near U.S. base
U.S. and U.K. officials are saying very different things after five men were arrested in an alleged terror plot outside Britain's Fairford Air Base, which is used by the U.S. Air Force. Holly Williams reports.
Russia continues daytime drone strikes in Kyiv
Russia continued to use drones to strike Ukraine's Kyiv. This comes as North Korea sends more troops to the region to fight for Moscow. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Dutch National Police arrest member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Deported to Africa: Migrants describe being sent to a place they "had never heard of"
CBS News traveled to the West African country of Liberia to speak with a group of Latin American deportees who ICE sent thousands of miles away from their homelands. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the Trump administration's campaign to send deportees to "third countries" where they…
District attorney on Cornell rape case speaks out as probe reopens
Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten is speaking out on the investigation into an alleged rape case at Cornell University in 2024 involving at least seven male students and an unidentified woman. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Country stars band together against AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center…
New York Times tech executive fatally shot by in-laws, police say
Jonathan McKinsey, who was the director of engineering for New York Times Games, was gunned down by his elderly in-laws in a parking lot on Saturday in California, police said. Matt Gutman reports.
Iran and U.S. mediators appear to be talking but expert says progress may be limited
There appear to be discussions among mediators from the U.S. and Iran on the war as Tehran awaits news about a proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Aaron MacLean has more insight.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Pentagon data breach took months to discover, reports show
A Pentagon data breach took months to discover and exposed sensitive information on nearly 3 million people, a defense official said. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Lindsay Clancy back in court after mistrial for potential new charges
Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who faced murder charges for the deaths of her three children, is back in court for news on her case. CBS News' Rebecca Roiphe joins with more.
Video shows string of text messages connected to alleged Cornell gang rape
A Cornell University rape case is being reopened after no charges were pursued in 2024, the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office announced Monday. A former student alleges she was drugged and raped by several men for several hours at a fraternity house. Lilia Luciano reports.
Trump sets high-stakes meeting on AI with tech giants as safety fears spread
President Trump is set to meet with the AI leaders shaping the new technology, as concerns about safety mount and China competes to dominate the market. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Why OpenAI didn't roll out its latest model
OpenAI halted its rollout of a new model, GPT-6.1 Astra, over safety concerns. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech leaders to meet with Trump amid ramped-up concern over AI
President Trump is set to host the heads of several AI companies at the White House on Tuesday amid heightened concerns over the power and potential misuse of AI. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Lindsay Clancy due back in court
Lindsay Clancy, whose case ended in a mistrial, is due back in court for a hearing to determine if her case will be retried. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy judge and attorneys discuss potential retrial date
Plymouth District Attorney Tim Cruz provided an update on a potential Lindsay Clancy retrial following her first hearing since a mistrial was declared.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
What the NFL Taught Nate Burleson About Money | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
What does it take to build a life and career after professional sports? Today, Jill and Mark are breaking format to sit down with "CBS Mornings" co-host and former NFL player Nate Burleson. Nate talks about his journey from the football field to television, and the financial decisions that shaped his second act. Don't…
CNN, Politico, MS NOW ask court to keep blocking Trump's press ban against them
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.
Possible 1884 shipwreck exposed by nor'easter on Nantucket
The Warren Sawyer ran aground on Dec. 22, 1884, while carrying 1,115 bales of cotton and 28 tons of scrap iron from New Orleans to Boston.
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his handling of his investigations into President Trump during a Senate hearing that grew contentious at several points.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
2 U.S. aviators eject landing plane on carrier off Virginia and 4 sailors hurt
Two U.S. aviators ejected as they were landing their plane on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier off Virginia and four sailors on the vessel were hurt in what the Navy called a "mishap."
Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Former "American Idol" singer's murder trial goes to the jury
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
Man who spent decades on death row ordered released on bail after no DNA match
No physical evidence linked him to the crime scene, but the jury convicted Douglas Stewart Carter, a Black man, based on a confession and two witnesses who later recanted.
Cornell fraternity rape case will reopen after a woman alleges she was assaulted by 7 men in 2024
Nearly two years after a young woman first told authorities that she'd been raped inside a fraternity house at Cornell University, the local district attorney, who had initially declined to pursue criminal charges, says he is reopening the investigation. Lilia Luciano reports on what's changed.
Trump announces multi-billion dollar steel plant project in Iowa
President Trump has announced a multi-billion-dollar steel plant project in Iowa. What the president called the "largest steel plant in U.S. history" is expected to be up and running by 2030. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more details.
MLB playoffs to begin with Wild Card round that includes Yankees-Red Sox matchup
Major League Baseball's grueling 162-game regular season ended on Sunday and postseason baseball is here. Four games kick off the wild-card round starting Tuesday. Levi Weaver, a staff writer for The Athletic, previews the MLB playoffs.
Russian drone hits cultural landmark in Ukraine's capital
Russia struck a cultural landmark in Ukraine on Monday, the National Academy of Sciences, killing at least seven people and wounding dozens more. They also attacked apartment buildings, offices and data centers. CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch was forced to take shelter shortly after creating this…
Nvidia announces new software to prevent AI agents from "going rogue"
Technology company and chip maker Nvidia has created a new security platform aimed at preventing artificial intelligence agents from going rogue. Connor Leahy, executive director of ControlAI, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Details on Nvidia's new security platform designed to stop rogue AI
Nvidia has unveiled a new security platform that it hopes will stop AI agents from going rogue. Stephen Nellis, technology correspondent at Reuters, joins CBS News to discuss.
Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" for Democrats to take back Senate in midterms
The 2026 midterm elections are a little over a month away and Democrats are hoping to win back both chambers of Congress. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Cleanup underway after powerful nor'easter batters East Coast
Recovery efforts are underway in parts of the northeaster after a nor'easter brought destructive winds and heavy rain over the weekend. CBS News' Rob Marciano has more.
What to know as criminal probe reopened into alleged 2024 Cornell gang rape
Prosecutors say they are reopening an investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
High inflation, gas prices push Trump approval ratings down: "The polls are fake," he says
High inflation and high gas prices due to the war with Iran have pushed President Trump's approval ratings on the economy to near-record lows, which is causing headwinds for Republican candidates running this November. Nancy Cordes reports.
U.S. and Iran hold indirect talks with midterms 36 days away
President Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to end the war, but both sides are still holding indirect talks. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 approval due to software glitch
The FAA warned airlines that it will delay approving the 737 MAX 10, the largest version of the 737. Boeing said a software glitch could cause a flight control system to shut off unexpectedly. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Trump, Johnson to meet with AI execs at White House amid debate over safety
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
GOP Sen. John Kennedy slams Trump's taxpayer-funded ad
A new, taxpayer-funded ad campaign glorifying President Trump is facing bipartisan backlash. Former RNC communications director Doug Heye and Democratic strategist Hyma Moore join "The Takeout" to discuss.
New video of text chain from night of alleged Cornell gang rape
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained additional video of the fraternity's group Snapchat conversation from the night of an alleged gang raped inside the Chi Phi house.
Justin Verlander is now a former MLB player, but forever a dad
Justin Verlander started his final Major League Baseball game on Saturday, and when the 43-year-old came off the mound, he was surprised by his 7-year-old daughter Genevive. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Giant pandas settle into Zoo Atlanta home after journey from China
After a 16-hour flight from China on a custom plane and a police escort from the airport to an Atlanta zoo, America's newest giant pandas are in their new home and are getting ready to meet the public. Skyler Henry is there.
5 men arrested near U.K. air base used by U.S. released on bail
Police say five U.K. nationals who were arrested near RAF Fairford air base in England, which is used by U.S. forces, have been released on bail.
Russia strikes Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, full of workers
Russian drones slammed into Ukraine's capital of Kyiv on Monday, one torching the National Academy of Sciences building. Aiden Stretch reports.
Nor'easter winding down after hitting parts of East Coast hard
The storm brought heavy rain, flooding and destructive winds to the Northeast.
5 British terror plot suspects freed on bail
Five British nationals were freed on bail after a high-profile arrest over the weekend. They are suspected of planning an attack near an air base used by the U.S. military in the war with Iran. President Trump criticized their release as investigators dig into their backgrounds. Holly Williams reports.
Colleges on alert for cychlorphine, an opioid more potent than fentanyl
College campuses are on alert for cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid experts fear could be ten times more toxic than fentanyl. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX's Starship, the biggest rocket ever built, launches into orbit
The biggest rocket ever built launched into orbit around Earth on Monday, making history. SpaceX took this important step as part of its plan to reach the moon or even Mars. Mark Strassmann reports.
Married couple allegedly shot and killed their son-in-law near San Francisco, police say
A husband and wife, both in their late 70s, are accused of shooting their son-in-law to death outside of a sports complex near San Francisco. Matt Gutman reports.
Nor'easter sweeps up Atlantic coast: A look at the damage, where it's headed next
A nor'easter brought major coastal flooding over the weekend, with hurricane-force wind gusts in some spots and more than eight inches of rain in others. Rob Marciano shows the damage and where the storm is headed next.
Senate expected to pass landmark college sports bill
The Senate seems poised to pass bipartisan legislation to regulate college sports, moving the federal government aggressively into a space previously monitored and ruled by the NCAA. Ross Dellenger, senior college football reporter for Yahoo! Sports, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Keisha Lance Bottoms on running Atlanta during COVID, her race for Georgia governor
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is polling within a point of Rick Jackson in the race to be the next Georgia governor. She joins "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign.
More GOP candidates bucking Trump, calling for end to Iran war
With the 2026 midterm elections weeks away, some Republican congressional candidates are breaking with President Trump over the war in Iran. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political contributor Kyle Kondik take a look at the situation.
Election denier Kurt Olsen has resigned from DOJ, sources say
Olsen had been assigned to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, where he was working on the "grand conspiracy" investigation targeting Obama- and Biden-era officials
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Massive nor'easter leaves widespread damage; fraternity gang rape allegations at Cornell University.
Cornell fraternity rape investigation will be reopened, DA says
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
Fetterman says he doesn't have a reason to leave Democratic Party
Over the weekend Major Garrett interviewed Sen. John Fetterman about his plans for 2028, whether he'd ever leave the Democratic Party, the war in Iran and more.
Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico
Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California Sur, Mexico, bringing "damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding," and is expected hit the Southwest U.S. with heavy rain and flooding.
New York Times exec dies in California shooting; elderly in-laws accused of murder
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
A woman, identified only as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.