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Trump slams judge, witnesses as "hush money" jury deliberations begin; scientists concerned about eggs for bird flu vaccine.
The first results in South Africa's national election are signaling a major change to the country with the ruling African National Congress, Nelson Mandela's former party, on course to lose the majority it's held for 30 years. BBC News Africa correspondent Barbara Plett Usher joined CBS News with more.
Eggs are a major tool in making vaccines that could potentially protect people from a bird flu outbreak -- but with the virus leading to the culling of birds, some scientists are worried. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he will not remove himself from two cases involving former President Donald Trump after reports about two flags that flew outside his homes that Democrats say created an appearance of impropriety. The flags were an upside-down American flag and a separate "Appeal to Heaven" flag, according to the New York Times. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
The jury in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial will begin Thursday by reviewing testimony from David Pecker and Michael Cohen about interactions both men said they had with Trump in 2015 and 2016. After that, a verdict could come at any time in the case against the former president. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
As weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy become more popular, obesity medicine specialists are concerned that not enough physicians have received specialized training to help patients navigate the medicine. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF, has more on the situation.
Israel is shifting blame for the strike on Rafah that killed dozens in a tent camp to a secondary explosion that they say could have caused a fire in the camp. On Tuesday, the White House said the latest civilian deaths in Gaza had not crossed the "red line" President Biden warned would cause the U.S. to withhold weapons from Israel. Former DHS assistant secretary for counterterrorism Samantha Vinograd joined CBS News to discuss the situation in Gaza.
The jury in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is set to begin deliberations Wednesday after the defense and prosecution spent an entire day delivering closing arguments. The former president has pleaded not guilty to charges of allegedly falsifying business records related to the cover-up of an alleged sexual encounter he had with adult film star Stormy Daniels. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
The U.S. National Security Council released a statement saying "Israel must take every precaution possible to protect civilians" following an Israeli airstrike in Rafah that killed 45 people, including displaced people living in tents. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump slams judge, witnesses as "hush money" jury deliberations begin; scientists concerned about eggs for bird flu vaccine.
"Hush money" jury deliberations set to begin; obesity medicine specialists worry there are not enough trained providers to match soaring demand.
At least 23 killed in powerful weekend storms; NBA legend Bill Walton dies at 71 after long battle with cancer.
Hundreds feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide; Second human case of bird flu reported in U.S. outbreak.
At least nine dead in Mexico stage collapse during presidential campaign rally; more companies looking to expand AI voice services.
Multiple deaths reported after tornado hits Iowa; American tourists detained in Turks and Caicos speak out.
Defense witness Robert Costello expected back on the stand in Trump's "hush money" trial; Congress demands FAA reassess plane seat size safety and evacuation testing.
Iranian president killed in helicopter crash; Xander Schauffele wins his first PGA championship.
Powerful storms slam Houston; Academy of Country Music Awards honors top artists.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agree to debate on June 27 and Sept. 10; 2024 PGA Championship tees off in Louisville, Kentucky.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
The Constitution says nothing about criminal history in its very few qualifications for being president.
For the first time, a judge will consider whether a former president should be put behind bars for a felony conviction.
President Joe Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons for strikes inside Russia, officials say.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
A police officer and two others were killed in a shooting in Minneapolis, according to city officials and CBS Minnesota sources.
CBS New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom every day of former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial. She describes what it was like when the guilty verdict was read.
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan criminal trial.
The initiative would involve Greece and Italy welcoming migrants processed at immigration offices the U.S. set up last year in four Latin American countries.
In late March, the Nevada Secretary of State's Office acknowledged that a staffer wrongly informed Kennedy's campaign that it did not need to name a vice-presidential pick on its petition.
CBS New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom every day of former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial. She describes what it was like when the guilty verdict was read.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Here are the basics of the charges Donald Trump faced in his "hush money" trial, what happened during the trial and what happens next.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
Here's what to consider if you're graduating from college this year and plan to look for your first job.
Government is suing South Korean auto giant after finding that a child worked an assembly line operating sheet metal machines.
Here's what the company had to say about its portion sizes and portioning instructions to store workers.
Feds say they've shuttered global operation that allowed cybercriminals to engage in large-scale fraud and other crimes.
The adult bed rails pose "a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation," consumer safety agency warns.
In late March, the Nevada Secretary of State's Office acknowledged that a staffer wrongly informed Kennedy's campaign that it did not need to name a vice-presidential pick on its petition.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Here are the basics of the charges Donald Trump faced in his "hush money" trial, what happened during the trial and what happens next.
Prominent Republicans derided the verdict in Donald Trump's New York "hush money" criminal trial on Thursday, sticking by their presumptive nominee for president as he was found guilty on all counts.
Former President Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York. Can he still vote in the presidential election?
A second case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, was detected in another Michigan farmworker, marking the second human case in Michigan, and the third in the country.
The health centers' lifeblood is revenue received from Medicaid, the state-federal subsidized health coverage for people with low incomes or disabilities.
Are you aware of the impact food has on your dental health? Dental experts share some tips on food to be aware of and how to protect your teeth from damage.
The steep loss from the top egg-producing state triggered a disaster proclamation from Iowa's governor.
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
President Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons for strikes inside Russia, officials say.
The U.S.-led Flintlock operation is meant to help African forces combat terrorism - and African leaders resist "instant gratification" from Moscow.
The chairman of South Korea's sprawling SK Group was ordered to pay his wife $1 billion in cash in the country's largest ever divorce settlement.
The initiative would involve Greece and Italy welcoming migrants processed at immigration offices the U.S. set up last year in four Latin American countries.
Palace officials say Princess Kate will sit out the Colonel's Review, but King Charles, still undergoing cancer treatment, will attend a parade later in June.
Palace officials say Princess Kate will sit out the Colonel's Review, but King Charles, still undergoing cancer treatment, will attend a parade later in June.
The Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar was used by the Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison.
"The bride looked gorgeous and Jake is as happy as can be," Jon Bon Jovi said.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
A venue issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss made allegedly sexist and homophobic comments at a "Jaws" event on Saturday.
Australia is investigating a potential Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users. Those behind the attack are said to be offering the data for $500,000 on the dark web. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga brings us the latest details.
A notorious cybercriminal group claims to have stolen personal data for 560 million Ticketmaster users. Here's what to know.
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.
The world's first wooden satellite has been built by Japanese researchers who said their tiny cuboid craft is scheduled to be carried into space on a SpaceX rocket in September.
Some school districts are turning to technology like artificial intelligence to help tackle major bus driver shortages. A school district in Colorado shows how their system could become a model nationwide.
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
A police officer and two others were killed in a shooting in Minneapolis, according to city officials.
A jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts Thursday in his New York criminal trial. Trump slammed the jury's decision as a "disgrace" and vowed to fight the verdict. Scott MacFarlane, Robert Costa and Cyrus Vance Jr. join with analysis.
Alabama executed death row inmate Jamie Mills by lethal injection on Thursday. He was convicted in 2007 of murdering an elderly couple in 2004.
Chad Daybell, the man accused of murdering his first wife and his current wife's two children, was found guilty Thursday of all charges against him in an Idaho court. Daybell faces the death penalty for the murders. CBS News' Carter Evans and Jessica Levinson report.
Chad Daybell was convicted in the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and two of his second wife Lori Vallow's children, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
A jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 criminal counts Thursday in his New York "hush money" trial. CBS News reporter Graham Kates describes what the courtroom was like when jurors read the verdict.
A former president has been found guilty in a criminal court for the first time in American history. Jurors convicted Donald Trump on all 34 counts in his criminal "hush money" trial Thursday. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins "America Decides" to examine how the verdict could impact U.S. institutions.
A jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on all charges in his New York "hush money" trial on Thursday, and the judge will soon determine whether Trump should be imprisoned. A.T. Smith, former deputy director of the Secret Service, joins "America Decides" to explain how the agency would protect Trump if he has to serve time in prison.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted Thursday on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his New York criminal trial. Trump will learn his sentence in July. CBS News' John Dickerson, Major Garrett and Jan Crawford join "America Decides" to assess the gravity of the situation.
An Idaho jury convicted Chad Daybell Thursday of triple-murder in the 2019 slaying of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and the two youngest children of his now wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. In 2023, Vallow Daybell herself was also convicted in the murders of those two children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow, and was sentenced to life in prison. Carter Evan reports.