Lawmakers mourn the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Biden says voters should pick the president and the president should pick the justice
The Democratic presidential nominee said the focus for the next few days should be Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy.
Trump reacts to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death
President Trump learned about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death from reporters following a campaign rally in Bemidji, Minnesota. Mr. Trump said Ginsburg was "an amazing woman who led an amazing life." Watch his remarks.
Biden reacts to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said the winner of the November election should name the successor to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at age 87. Biden called Ginsburg a "giant in the legal profession" and a "beloved figure." Watch his remarks.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves legacy as champion of women's equality
She fought for equal rights, both before and after she joined the bench.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg 1933-2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of women's rights, has died at the age of 87.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at the age of 87 from complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer. According to a statement from the court, Ginsburg died surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, D.C. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg home from hospital
The 87-year-old associate justice underwent a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure earlier this week.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg undergoes medical procedure
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, has undergone a nonsurgical medical procedure in New York City and expects to be released from a hospital there by the end of the week. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Inside the fight against pancreatic cancer
The nation is mourning the loss of civil rights crusader John Lewis after his battle with pancreatic cancer - a disease Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and "Jeopady!" host Alex Trebek are also fighting. The president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Julie, Fleshman, joins CBSN to explain why this is the "toughest cancer" and how the pandemic has impacted research.
RBG battling cancer recurrence
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg revealed Friday that she is battling a recurrence of cancer. The 87-year-old said she is responding positively to treatments and intends to remain on the Supreme Court. Nancy Cordes reports.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is being treated for cancer recurrence
The announcement comes days after she was hospitalized to treat gallstones and an unrelated infection.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg released from hospital
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was discharged from the hospital Wednesday after treatment for a possible infection. A spokeswoman said Ginsburg is "home and doing well." CBSN's Lana Zak has more.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg discharged from hospital
Ginsburg was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on Tuesday.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital
The 87-year-old justice is being treated for a possible infection.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg completes radiation therapy
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has had another bout with cancer. The court announced that Ginsburg, 86, just completed three weeks of radiation treatment for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg praises Brett Kavanaugh
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg praised fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh for having an all-female staff. Ginsburg's comments came a year after Kavanaugh faced accusations of sexual assault from the 1980s during his confirmation process.
RGB workout
Elaine Quijano sits down with Ruth Bader Ginsburg's personal trainer Bryant Johnson -- and she tries out the "RBG workout."
Ginsburg workout reaction
Elaine Quijano sits down with Bryant Johnson, the personal trainer of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and shares Ginsburg's reaction to his workout plan. Watch the interview Thu., Oct. 19, 2017, on "Red & Blue."
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes opera debut
Cheers and prolonged applause rang out from the crowd at the Kennedy Center on Saturday night even before Ginsburg said her lines
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
As a young litigator, Ruth Bader Ginsburg argued cases that transformed the Supreme Court's view of gender equality. In 1993, she became the second woman justice appointed to the nation's highest court. She has now written a new book, "My Own Words." Charlie Rose sat down with Justice Ginsburg for a conversation about her past, friendship with Justice Antonin Scalia, and her vision for the Supreme Court's future.
From 2016: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Beder Ginsburg, a towering figure on the Supreme Court, died Friday, September 18 at age 87. In this "Sunday Morning" profile which originally aired October 9, 2016, she talks with Jane Pauley about her view from the bench, and her lifelong fight against gender discrimination.
Ginsburg on political ideology
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Trump calls on Ruth Bader Ginsburg to resign
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Trump says Ruth Bader Ginsburg should apologize to Supreme Court
Ginsburg said she didn't "even want to contemplate" a Trump presidency
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Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
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Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
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Pete Hegseth's mother defends son, saying she wrote email "out of love"
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9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
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Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
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Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
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Hunter Biden's federal gun case dismissed after being pardoned by his father
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Chad Chronister, Trump's pick to lead DEA, withdraws from consideration
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Some GOP senators seem tepid on Hegseth nomination as allegations pile up
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Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in motion to dismiss New York criminal case
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House Democrats move to oust aging committee leaders
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Trump says he will attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris this weekend
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Supreme Court to confront gender-affirming care for transgender minors
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GOP insiders sought Hegseth's removal as leader of veterans' group in 2016
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Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
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After shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, here's what we know
Details are emerging in the hours after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
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Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Manhattan?
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Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
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Pete Hegseth's mother defends son, saying she wrote email "out of love"
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9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
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Dolly Parton on new children's book
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Starbucks plastic cup investigation
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot deadllll
There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective with the New York City Police Department, joins CBS News with his take on the crime, and CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what's known so far.
After shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, here's what we know
Details are emerging in the hours after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in NYC shooting
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, according to the NYPD. A United Healthcare spokesperson told CBS News the incident occurred during the company's investors conference.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot deadllll
There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective with the New York City Police Department, joins CBS News with his take on the crime, and CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what's known so far.
NYPD update on UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
The NYPD spoke with reporters Wednesday about their ongoing efforts to find the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier in the day outside a New York City hotel.