Al Franken: "I am not giving up my voice"
His successor, current Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, is set to be sworn in on Wednesday
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What kind of pension will Al Franken get after he leaves Congress?
The Minnesota Democrat, accused of inappropriate touching by several women, plans to leave Congress Jan. 2
Tim Pawlenty eyes return to national stage, "reflecting" on Al Franken seat
Pawlenty is a former governor of Minnesota and ran for the GOP nomination in 2012
Al Franken officially resigning Jan. 2
The Minnesota Democrat will leave office after the holidays, after several women claimed he inappropriately touched them
NYT reporters on breaking Weinstein story, #MeToo "reckoning"
Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey reflect on the year survivors shattered the silence around sexual harassment and assault
Two Democratic senators say Franken shouldn't have resigned
Franken announced in early December that he will soon resign from his position in the Senate in light of sexual misconduct allegations
John's Notebook: A new era for women in public office
The door is closing on the era that protected powerful men in Washington - and based on the number of women running for office next year, it appears another door is opening
Tina Smith replaces Franken
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton appointed Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith as the replacement for Senator Al Franken. Smith will take over Franken's seat until a special election is held next November.
Who is Sen. Al Franken's replacement, Tina Smith?
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton announced Wednesday his lieutenant governor would take Franken's place
Minnesota governor set to name Franken’s Senate replacement
Gov. Dayton will reveal his choice on Wednesday at the Minnesota State Capitol
Sanders rebuffs sexual harassment allegations against Trump
White House press secretary says eyewitnesses back up president's denials of misconduct
Sen. Franken resignation
Margaret Brennan, Molly Ball, Lanhee Chen, and Ed O'Keefe join "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson to discuss Sen. Franken's decision to resign and the path forward for the GOP tax bill.
Sen. Durbin on harassment
Senator Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, joins Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to discuss Senator Franken's decision to resign and the effort to resolve DACA before the end of the year.
If Moore is elected, Sen. Collins says senators will face "tough decision"
"I think it's a different situation if the allegations are not known, or if they occur while the person is sitting in the Senate," explained Collins on Sunday
Sen. Durbin says no political calculation in Democrats' calls for Franken's resignation
"It was just a painful moment when we made a decision," said Durbin of Sen. Al Franken stepping down
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Missed the second half of the show? Margaret Brennan, Molly Ball, Lanhee Chen, and Ed O'Keefe join Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to discuss President Trump's Jerusalem announcement, the Alabama Senate Race, and Sen. Franken's speech on the Senate floor.
12/10: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, Senator Susan Collins and Senator Richard Durbin. Plus, our panel provides political analysis on President Trump's Jerusalem announcement, the Alabama Senate Race, and Sen. Franken's speech on the Senate floor.
Faith Salie: What will be the aftermath of the sexual harassment firestorm?
Like a wildfire, sexual harassment allegations will leave burn scars on our culture, but also make room for fertile new growth
Faith Salie on sexual harassment
"Sunday Morning" Contributor Faith Salie comments on the recent wave of allegations about sexual harassment and assault which have brought down some (but not all) very powerful men.
Sexual harassment scandals
Sen. Al Franken announced his resignation following accusations of inappropriate conduct earlier this week and during his speech noted that Senate candidate Roy Moore and President Trump have yet to face consequences from allegations against them. New York Times op-ed columnist Michelle Goldberg joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the difference in how Republicans and Democrats have reacted to harassment accusations, why other industries like finance have not come under similar scrutiny and the growing fear of backlash many women are feeling.
Congress sexual misconduct
Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota and Republican Rep. Trent Franks resigned this week after being embroiled in sexual misconduct allegations, while Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore is still running despite allegations against him. Politico national political reporter Gabriel Debenedetti joined CBSN to break down what new standard this is setting for lawmakers.
Sunday: Haley, Collins, Durbin
Tune into “Face the Nation” this week for the latest news on the tax bill, sexual harassment, the administration’s foreign policy, and more
Trump tweets Moore support
President Trump has tweeted his full-throated support for Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore ahead of next week's special election. He also blasted Moore's Democratic opponent, Doug Jones. Meanwhile, in Washington, the House Ethics Committee has launched new investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill. Politico congressional reporter Rachael Bade joins CBSN to break it all down.
Al Franken's resignation opens up a sudden pickup chance for the GOP
Franken said Thursday he would resign, just a day after new allegations brought the number of women alleging he had groped or tried to kiss them to at least eight
Harassment on Capitol Hill
The House Ethics Committee opened two new sexual harassment investigations into Republican Reps. Trent Franks and Blake Farenthold. The probes emerged the same day Sen. Al Franken said he would step down. Tina Dupuy is one of at least eight women who have accused Franken of unwanted groping or touching. Nancy Cordes reports.
Michael Cohen returning for second day of testimony at Trump trial
On Monday, Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
Biden administration announces new 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
Massive Key Bridge span demolished from top of Dali container ship
The removal of a four-ton piece of the Key Bridge collapse from the Dali cargo ship using explosives unfolded successfully Monday evening and is a critical piece of the recovery.
Why does Canada have so many wildfires?
Crews in Western Canada are currently facing 130 active wildfires, including 14 considered out of control. Here's why it's so bad.
Israel's Netanyahu says militants make up about half of Gaza deaths
Israel's leader acknowledges that more than half of those killed in Gaza are likely civilians, as the U.N. shifts to a lower estimate of women and children victims.
Glitches in revamped financial aid system hindering college-bound students
The forms to apply for financial aid were released three months late this year, and one estimate shows over 25% of schools still haven't sent out aid packages.
Maryland votes in key Senate primary race Tuesday. Meet the candidates.
The winner of Tuesday's Democratic primary will likely face off against former Gov. Larry Hogan in November.
Chicago Public Schools expert witness says sex assault isn't always traumatic
A woman, now 38, says the pain she says she suffered at the hands of a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) high school English teacher more than 20 years ago remains fresh.
3 charged in Whitey Bulger's prison killing reach plea deals, prosecutors say
Three men charged in the 2018 prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger have reached plea deals with prosecutors, according to court papers filed Monday.
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Body recovered after man, dog vanish with raft in Grand Canyon
Park officials said Thomas Robison was believed to have attempted to travel down the river with his dog on a wooden raft.
Maryland votes in the Senate primary race Tuesday. Meet the candidates
The winner of Tuesday's Democratic primary will likely face off against former Gov. Larry Hogan in November.
Michael Cohen returns for second day of testimony at Trump trial
On Monday, Michael Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
Largest Latino civil rights organization to endorse Biden for reelection
UnidosUS Action Fund will formally endorse the Biden-Harris ticket at an event in Phoenix, Arizona, as recent polling shows President Biden trailing in the battleground state.
Biden administration announces new 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
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WNBA season getting underway featuring Caitlin Clark's debut and more
The WNBA is poised to tip off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
Biden administration announces new 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
Mercedes faces key test as Alabama workers vote on whether to unionize
A vote by the German automaker's Alabama workers to join the UAW would be a "milestone event," labor expert said.
Looking to save money? Try shopping at bin stores.
Everything costs $10 at so-called bin stores — even pricey electronics like TV sets, video game consoles and laptops.
"Roaring Kitty" trader returns, causing GameStop shares to jump more than 70%
Keith Gill, the trader behind the GameStop meme stock frenzy of 2020, resurfaces roughly three years after hiatus with a post on X and YouTube.
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Maryland votes in the Senate primary race Tuesday. Meet the candidates
The winner of Tuesday's Democratic primary will likely face off against former Gov. Larry Hogan in November.
Michael Cohen returns for second day of testimony at Trump trial
On Monday, Michael Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
Largest Latino civil rights organization to endorse Biden for reelection
UnidosUS Action Fund will formally endorse the Biden-Harris ticket at an event in Phoenix, Arizona, as recent polling shows President Biden trailing in the battleground state.
Biden administration announces new 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
Michael Cohen, key witness against Trump, testifies about "hush money" payments
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
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Influencers promote raw milk despite warnings as bird flu raises risk
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
FDA said it "never" inspected dental lab that made controversial AGGA device
Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm.
Reducing mental health, substance use stigmas
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
Lung cancer mystery: Why are healthy, non-smoking, Asian women contracting the disease?
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Anti-abortion rights groups push abortion "reversal." States say that's fraud.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
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Why does Canada have so many wildfires?
Crews in Western Canada are currently facing 130 active wildfires, including 14 considered out of control. Here's why it's so bad.
Boxer dies after being knocked out in pro debut in London
Sherif Lawal was knocked down by a blow to the head in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round middleweight fight.
Israel's Netanyahu says militants make up about half of Gaza deaths
Israel's leader acknowledges that more than half of those killed in Gaza are likely civilians, as the U.N. shifts to a lower estimate of women and children victims.
Legendary treasure belonging to 18th-century conman discovered
A collection of silver and gold coins unearthed in Poland may have belonged to notorious fraudster Anthony Jaczewicz.
Hundreds of thousands forced to flee again as Israel pushes into Rafah
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
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WNBA season getting underway featuring Caitlin Clark's debut and more
The WNBA is poised to tip off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
How conductor Xian Zhang is breaking barriers
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, Nancy Chen has the story of an inspiring maestro who's breaking barriers while hitting all the right notes.
EGOT Winner Jennifer Hudson talks new season of talk show
In the 20 years after her elimination from "American Idol," Jennifer Hudson has gone on to EGOT winner and host of a successful talk show, which was renewed for a third season.
Harry and Meghan wrap up a very royal looking tour of Nigeria
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were warmly welcomed in Nigeria, where they wielded celebrity status even as former "working royals."
John Krasinski on how fatherhood inspired latest movie,"IF"
Writer, director, and actor John Krasinski declared his latest film, "IF," is his most personal project to date.
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Using AI to detect mental health problems
Researchers are investigating new ways to detect mental health problems through AI-powered apps by collecting data on people's behavior that could help determine shifts in mood in new ways. Dr. Nicholas Jacobson, an assistant professor in the departments of biomedical data science and psychiatry at Dartmouth, joined CBS News to discuss the possibilities.
Why does product design sometimes fail? It's complicated
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right.
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.
What happened to "simple" design?
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. But designing things to do more can often lead to frustrated and unhappy customers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how complicated lives – full of endless features – may be getting easier to navigate thanks to technology.
Apple apologizes for iPad Pro commercial after backlash
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
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U.S. honey bee population reaches record high
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
Raging Canadian wildfires threaten thousands
Wildfires are forcing thousands from their homes in Canada after burning more than 13,000 acres so far. Terry Cavaliere, emergency operations director for the Fort Nelson First Nation, joins CBS News with the latest.
Northern lights set the sky aglow amid powerful geomagnetic storm
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
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66 LA County probation officers placed on leave after misconduct allegations
Of the 66 officers placed on leave, 39 were for general misconduct, including suspected use of excessive force, child endangerment or abuse, possession of contraband and negligent supervision.
Parishioners at Louisiana church stop possible mass shooting
A 16-year-old boy carrying a gun opened the back door of a packed church, but was immediately confronted by and escorted away by parishioners.
Louisiana church thwarts mass shooting
A quick-thinking church congregation worked together to prevent a mass shooting in Louisiana over the weekend. The church was packed with dozens of kids about to take part in a sacred rite of passage. Omar Villafranca reports.
NYC grapples with spate of random attacks
Residents in New York City are on edge following a string of unprovoked attacks, including two high-profile incidents in the last week. A tourist in Times Square was stabbed over Mother's Day weekend while an award-winning actor was punched in the face by a stranger just days earlier. Nikki Battiste reports on what the NYPD is doing to keep the Big Apple safe.
Assistant school principal among 4 arrested in cold case triple murder
All three victims were tortured and killed before their bodies were put into a 2010 Dodge Charger, authorities said.
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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.
Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
"Extreme" G5 geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, NOAA says
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
"God's Hand" revealed in "ominous" new image
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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U.S. recovering from pandemic learning loss
American students are starting to recover from pandemic learning losses, according to a Harvard University study. But test scores still lag behind 2019 levels, and schools will soon run out of federal pandemic-era funding. CBS News reporter Taurean Small examines how different states are addressing challenges in the classroom and on the balance books.
U.S. honey bee population reaches record high
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
CDC to post waste data amid bird flu outbreak
As bird flu spreads among cows in the U.S., the CDC plans to publicly post data on a specific influenza virus found in wastewater. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF, joins to break down the latest developments in tracking the virus.
Why are GameStop shares on the rise again?
The stock for video game retailer GameStop closed up 74% on Monday, harkening back to the buying frenzy in January 2021 fueled by traders on Reddit. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to examine what could be behind the stock's sudden surge.
Breaking down the charges facing Bob Menendez
Gold bars, foreign entities and a new Mercedes-Benz are just some elements in the federal corruption trial of New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, which saw the start of jury selection on Monday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.