Kerik meets with special counsel team in election probe
The interview focused on efforts by former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to prove allegations of election fraud in several states, according to Bernard Kerik's lawyer.
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Trump's attorneys argue for narrower protective order in 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump's legal team told the judge that only "genuinely sensitive materials" should be shielded from public view.
Barr says Trump prosecution is "legitimate case"
"It's certainly a challenging case, but I don't think it runs afoul of the First Amendment," former Attorney General Bill Barr said.
Trump lawyer says Pence will be their "best witness" in 2020 election case
Former Vice President Mike Pence is a key figure in the prosecution's case against former President Donald Trump.
Pence disputes Trump team's characterization of lead-up to Jan. 6
Pence refuted the notion that Trump only asked him to delay the counting of 2020 electoral votes to allow states to audit the results.
N.Y. prosecutors can have Trump's E. Jean Carroll deposition, judge rules
Manhattan prosecutors are preparing for a March trial in which Trump is charged with felony falsification of business records.
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges in 2020 election probe
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on federal charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith, the most serious allegations he faces.
Trump's day in court, an unusual proceeding before an unusual audience
Several federal D.C. judges joined members of the public to attend former President Trump's third arraignment in less than four months.
Lawyer says key records may not have been reviewed before Trump charges
Tim Parlatore, lawyer for ex-NYPD commissioner Bernard Kerik, says special counsel may not have reviewed key records before former President Donald Trump's indictment.
Who are the co-conspirators in the Trump Jan. 6 indictment?
The federal indictment doesn't identify the six co-conspirators, but their alleged actions — and sometimes their own words — possibly match these identities.
Trump indictment portrays Pence as crucial figure in special counsel's case
In the indictment, Pence is portrayed as the central figure resisting the alleged schemes to delay the transfer of power after the 2020 election.
Trump's latest indictment splits his 2024 GOP rivals
Several of former President Donald Trump's opponents were quick to criticize the "weaponization" of the Justice Department, while others said it shows he is unfit to be president again.
What to expect at Trump's arraignment on federal charges
Trump is expected to appear in court Thursday for his first hearing in a case unlike any other in U.S. history.
What to know about the judge assigned to Trump's Jan. 6 case
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan will preside over Trump's trial in the case stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
Trump indictment key takeaways: What to know about the new charges
The indictment alleges a sprawling campaign by Trump and six unnamed co-conspirators to overturn President Biden's victory at the polls.
Where things stand with 4 major Trump investigations
Trump has now been indicted in three cases and remains under investigation in another criminal probe. Here's where the cases stand.
Special counsel announces new Trump charges, calling Jan. 6 "unprecedented assault"
"The attack on our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy," special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday.
Read the Trump indictment charging him with 4 counts in 2020 election probe
Trump was indicted by a federal grand jury investigating alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Trump indicted by grand jury in special counsel's Jan. 6 investigation
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
N.Y. attorney general's Trump lawsuit "ready for trial," her office says
The lawsuit accuses Trump family members and Trump Organization executives of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme related to property valuations and Trump's personal financial statements.
Trump allies form new legal defense fund
The legal bills are mounting for former President Donald Trump and his aides and allies.
Fulton County D.A. receives threats as she decides whether to charge Trump
Monday marks the opening of the three-week window Fani Willis set for a potential decision on whether former President Donald Trump should face charges over his alleged conduct after the 2020 election.
Georgia judge rejects Trump bid to quash grand jury report, disqualify DA
A Georgia judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's request to block a report by a special grand jury in Fulton County.
What to know about Carlos De Oliveira, charged in Mar-a-Lago documents case
Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira is the third person charged in connection with alleged efforts by former President Trump to keep classified information.
Judge blocks Manhattan D.A. subpoena of Melania Trump emails
The judge ruled that subpoenas seeking emails and other documents were overly broad.
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Biden to establish national monument protecting tribal land around Grand Canyon
The new national monument will cover nearly 1 million acres around the Grand Canyon.
Kerik meets with special counsel team in election probe
The interview focused on efforts by former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to prove allegations of election fraud in several states, according to Bernard Kerik's lawyer.
Trump's attorneys argue for narrower protective order in 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump's legal team told the judge that only "genuinely sensitive materials" should be shielded from public view.
Border crossings jump despite record heat and asylum limits
Border Patrol agents in the Tucson, Arizona, sector have seen the number of migrants arriving daily soar to as many as 1,900, an increase of 134% from June.
What to know about Ohio's Issue 1 ahead of Tuesday's crucial special election
The proposal would make it more difficult to amend the Ohio Constitution, with significant ramifications for abortion rights in the state.
Federal judge tosses Trump's defamation claim against E. Jean Carroll
A federal judge in New York has dismissed Trump's counterclaim, finding that Carroll's assertion that Trump raped her is "substantially true."
DeSantis acknowledges Trump's defeat in 2020 election: "Of course he lost"
"Of course he lost," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told NBC News. "Joe Biden's the president."
U.S. destroyers sent to Alaska after Chinese, Russian warships spotted nearby
The show of force is a reminder of the cooperation between the Chinese and Russian militaries – and of how close the countries are to Alaska.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein gives up power of attorney, raising questions
California Senator Dianne Feinstein has given her daughter power of attorney, according to a legal document.
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Biden to establish national monument protecting tribal land around Grand Canyon
The new national monument will cover nearly 1 million acres around the Grand Canyon.
Murder charge against babysitter convicted of toddler's choking death dismissed
Rosa Jimenez spent more than a decade behind bars after being sentenced to 99 years in the death of a toddler who died while in her care.
Arrest warrants issued for Alabama riverfront brawl
Police said arrest warrants have been issued in a case that drew nationwide attention after video showed a group of White people pummeling a Black riverboat worker.
Kerik meets with special counsel team in election probe
The interview focused on efforts by former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to prove allegations of election fraud in several states, according to Bernard Kerik's lawyer.
Black men more likely to die from melanoma, study finds
The study is the largest to date to look specifically at the role of race among men with melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer.
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Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down after 13 years
He will remain with Tesla through the end of the year to "support a seamless transition," according to the company.
Even remote work icon Zoom is ordering workers back to the office
Even Zoom — a pioneer of remote work — is asking its employees to show up in the flesh twice a week.
Paramount to sell Simon & Schuster to KKR for $1.62 billion
The sale comes nearly a year after a federal judge blocked the nearly100-year-old publisher's purchase by Penguin Random House.
Back-to-school shopping could cost families more than ever
School supply costs are up this year due to inflation and purchases of big-ticket items like laptops and electronics.
The best Mega Millions strategies, according to a Harvard statistician
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
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Biden to establish national monument protecting tribal land around Grand Canyon
The new national monument will cover nearly 1 million acres around the Grand Canyon.
Kerik meets with special counsel team in election probe
The interview focused on efforts by former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to prove allegations of election fraud in several states, according to Bernard Kerik's lawyer.
Trump's attorneys argue for narrower protective order in 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump's legal team told the judge that only "genuinely sensitive materials" should be shielded from public view.
Border crossings jump despite record heat and asylum limits
Border Patrol agents in the Tucson, Arizona, sector have seen the number of migrants arriving daily soar to as many as 1,900, an increase of 134% from June.
What to know about Ohio's Issue 1 ahead of Tuesday's crucial special election
The proposal would make it more difficult to amend the Ohio Constitution, with significant ramifications for abortion rights in the state.
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Black men more likely to die from melanoma, study finds
The study is the largest to date to look specifically at the role of race among men with melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Study reveals skin cancer risk for Black men
Black men are most at risk to die of melanoma, a recent study found. Errol Barnett examines what factors into the statistics.
CDC says new COVID variant is dominant, including strain some call "Eris"
It is unclear which regions of the U.S. have the most EG.5 infections.
How to protect yourself from COVID, flu and RSV this fall
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
New vaccine advice for fall virus season
Health officials have updated advice for protecting against seasonal viruses. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what's new this year and who will need a COVID-19 booster.
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Man in France accused of holding wife captive for 12 years
A neighbor told reporters that the man said his wife had cancer. "We never saw the wife," she said. "We heard cries sometimes, I thought it was because of the pain of the illness."
Coup leaders close Niger airspace after deadline to reinstate leader
Niger's military rulers closed the country's airspace as they defied an international ultimatum to restore the nation's president to power.
Mob fugitive on run for 11 years caught after celebrating soccer team
"Betraying him was his passion for soccer and for the Napoli team,'' police said in a statement.
U.S. destroyers sent to Alaska after Chinese, Russian warships spotted nearby
The show of force is a reminder of the cooperation between the Chinese and Russian militaries – and of how close the countries are to Alaska.
Ukraine says woman held in plot to kill Zelenskyy as airstrikes kill 3
Ukraine's Secret Service says it arrested a woman in connection with an alleged assassination plot against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Director William Friedkin dead at 87
William Friedkin, the iconic director known for "The Exorcist," "The French Connection" and "To Live and Die in L.A." has died. He was 87.
William Friedkin, director of acclaimed movies like "The Exorcist," dead at 87
"Oscar-winning Director William Friedkin is known for some of the most historic films in the movie genre," Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said.
Jon Batiste says new album connects people to "their own humanity and others"
Jon Batiste told "CBS Mornings" his new album, "World Music Radio," is a "concept album." It is set for release next week.
Author James McBride on his new novel
Award-winning author James McBride joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new novel "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" and how his own upbringing helped inspire the story.
Jon Batiste on new album "World Music Radio"
Five-time Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss inspiring the next generation of musicians. Batiste is joined by 17-year-old Chris Lee, who Batiste performed with during a surprise visit to the Brooklyn Music School and Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra.
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Scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough
In December 2022, California scientists achieved a major breakthrough -- a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to create it. Scientists have done it again and this time their results produced even more energy. Professor Peter Hosemann, chair of nuclear and mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, joins CBS News to discuss the implications of this accomplishment.
Musk says fight with Zuckerberg will stream on X, and Zuck claps back
Zuckerberg proposed a date, but Musk said timing is still in flux because he may need surgery before the fight happens.
How to blast through a Russian minefield
The Ukrainian military must blast its way through possibly millions of mines Russia has laid in their path. CBS News visits Fort Carson in Colorado to witness the equipment and tactics required for one of the most complex and dangerous of all battlefield maneuvers.
Bed, Bath & Beyond revived as online retailer
After filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, Bed, Bath & Beyond has been relaunched as an online store by Overstock.com. Insider senior reporter Dominick Reuter explains.
Cyberattack shuts down ERs in 4 states
A cyberattack forced several emergency rooms operated by the health care provider Prospect Medical Holdings to shut down in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas on Thursday. The FBI is investigating.
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Urgent effort underway to save coral reefs off Florida Keys
The coral reefs off the shores of the Florida Keys should be vibrant and colorful this time of year. But scientists say they're seeing a very different picture.
Extreme heat, the most lethal climate disaster
Temperature records have been breaking all over, as our Earth registers some of the hottest periods ever measured. Experts say it's the "new normal."
The science behind heat domes
Temperature records have been breaking all over, as our Earth registers some of the hottest periods ever measured. Correspondent David Pogue explains how a "heat dome" has been driving up temperatures, and how extreme heat is affecting residents of Phoenix, where there has been a rise in hospital admissions for heat stress.
World's oceans hit record-high temperatures
Scientists announced a grim milestone this month: The world's oceans hit the hottest average recorded temperature. Ian Lee has more on why that's so alarming, and what it means.
Heat wave threatening Florida's coral reefs
Florida has seen temperatures in its coastal waters hit hot tub levels this summer, forcing marine scientists to take extreme measures to try to save some of the area's coral reefs. Alex Neufeld, a scientist with the Coral Restoration Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss some of those efforts and what's making the water so warm.
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Murder charge against babysitter convicted of toddler's choking death dismissed
Rosa Jimenez spent more than a decade behind bars after being sentenced to 99 years in the death of a toddler who died while in her care.
Arrest warrants issued for Alabama riverfront brawl
Police said arrest warrants have been issued in a case that drew nationwide attention after video showed a group of White people pummeling a Black riverboat worker.
Man in France accused of holding wife captive for 12 years
A neighbor told reporters that the man said his wife had cancer. "We never saw the wife," she said. "We heard cries sometimes, I thought it was because of the pain of the illness."
Wife allegedly tried to kill husband by poisoning coffee
Melody Feliciano Johnson's husband, who is in the Air Force, was suspicious of the coffee his wife made for him and set up cameras.
Mob fugitive on run for 11 years caught after celebrating soccer team
"Betraying him was his passion for soccer and for the Napoli team,'' police said in a statement.
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First piloted flight of Boeing Starliner spacecraft delayed again
Officials say the Starliner will be ready to fly by early March, but it's not clear when a launch might fit into the space station schedule.
Cargo ship completes space station rendezvous
Along with needed research gear and other equipment, the Cygnus delivered a pizza kit, fresh fruit and ice cream to the station crew.
SpaceX launches Intelsat communications satellite in 52nd flight this year
The new satellite will help free up bandwidth for emerging 5G cellular networks while maintaining uninterrupted C-band TV service.
New algorithm spots its first "potentially hazardous" near-Earth asteroid — and it's 600 feet long
The algorithm will eventually be used at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a survey telescope being built in Chile.
Cygnus cargo ship bringing supplies — and ice cream — to space station
The final Antares 230+ rocket will send a Cygnus cargo ship to the space station with 8,300 pounds of equipment and supplies.
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Trump pushes back on protective order request
Former President Donald Trump's legal team faced a 5 p.m. deadline Monday to respond to special counsel Jack Smith's request for a protective order in the Jan. 6 indictment. Prosecutors want to prevent Trump from posting potentially sensitive case information online, but Trump's defense attorneys opposed the request saying the proposal is "overboard." CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Eye on America: The "solar grazing" industry
In Massachusetts, we see how grazing sheep are part of a unique partnership with the growing solar industry. Then in Illinois, we tune into the bipartisan effort to keep AM radio accessible in new car technology. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough
In December 2022, California scientists achieved a major breakthrough -- a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to create it. Scientists have done it again and this time their results produced even more energy. Professor Peter Hosemann, chair of nuclear and mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, joins CBS News to discuss the implications of this accomplishment.
Ohio's special election and abortion rights
Abortion is not directly on the ballot in Ohio's special election Tuesday, but the vote could have a major impact on abortion rights. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns explains.
Heat wave hits migrants along southern border
Daily Border Patrol apprehensions of migrants along the Arizona desert have spiked by more than 100% in recent days, despite scorching temperatures surpassing 110 degrees Fahrenheit there, according to internal Border Patrol data obtained by CBS News. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to Yuma, Arizona, where he spoke to volunteers trying to save migrants' lives.