Arizona governor signs bills limiting abortion access and transgender rights
The signings come one day before Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Oklahoma governor signs transgender sports ban into law
The Save Women's Sports Act applies to both high schools and colleges in the state.
Utah legislature bans transgender athletes from girls sports after veto
Critics have called the bill an "attack" on transgender children.
2021 marks deadliest year yet for transgender people in the U.S.
At least 47 transgender or gender non-conforming people have been violently killed in the U.S. so far this year, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
U.S. issues its first passport with an "X" gender marker
"I almost burst into tears when I opened the envelope, pulled out my new passport, and saw the 'X' stamped boldly under 'sex,' recipient Dana Zzyym said.
Texas House passes controversial transgender student athletes bill
The controversial measure, which was debated for 10 hours, now goes to the state Senate. Critics called it discriminatory.
Former "Hamilton" cast member files complaint over alleged discrimination
Suni Reid, who performed in "Hamilton" for four years, was terminated in September.
Trans athlete Schuyler Bailar calls for LGBTQ inclusion in abortion rights
"This is a women's issue, and it is also a transgender man's issue," he said. "People of all genders should have safe and legal access to abortions."
Transgender Puerto Ricans say they're experiencing a culture of violence
When asked about whether officers have sexually assaulted trans people, Lieutenant Aimée Alvarado said "it could have happened."
Laurel Hubbard becomes first openly trans woman to compete at Olympics
She competed in the women's super-heavyweight 87-kilogram weightlifting category but did not advance after failing on her three attempted lifts.
"I was born to do this": Leyna Bloom on her history-making moment
"I just want to make my community proud, make America proud, and show the world something new," Bloom said.
Federal judges block transgender restrictions in 2 states
The rulings temporarily block an Arkansas law banning gender confirming treatments for transgender youth and a West Virginia ban on trans athletes in women's sports.
Supreme Court rejects transgender bathroom dispute in win for student
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito said they would have heard the case.
Poll: Most Americans say LGBTQ discrimination still exists
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say the last 50 years have brought progress in ending discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Author talks gender in the Black community
In the past year, half of all LGBTQ youth of color, including 67% of Black respondents, reported facing discrimination based on their race or ethnicity. George M. Johnson, a journalist, activist and the author of "All Boys Aren't Blue," joined CBSN to discuss their memoir exploring growing up while being both Black and queer.
Arkansas bans gender-affirming care
CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports on the Arkansas gender-affirming care ban and speaks with trans youth to determine what the passing of the bill will mean for their future. Dylan Brandt is one of four trans youth suing Arkansas in hopes of blocking the ban.
Transgender youths fight for their rights
States across the country are introducing bills that critics say curb the rights of transgender people. "60 Minutes+" correspondent Seth Doane investigated one measure in Arkansas that bans gender-affirming health care for minors. He spoke to a teenager who is a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the state and joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Trans kids fight restrictive legislation
This week on 60 Minutes+, Seth Doane reports on the wave of anti-trans bills being introduced across the country and the young people dealing with the fallout. See the story, streaming now on Paramount+
Weightlifter will be first trans athlete to compete at Olympics
At 43, Laurel Hubbard will also be the oldest lifter at the Games.
Transgender students now protected under Title IX
The secretary of education said all LGBTQ+ students "deserve the opportunity to learn and thrive in schools that are free from discrimination."
Former college swimmer on trans representation
Bailar is using his platform to fight back against rising anti-trans legislation.
Senate could expand LGBTQ protections with Equality Act
Although the House has passed the bill, it is uncertain whether enough Republicans will support it in the Senate.
The bans on transgender athletes — 6 facts
Lawmakers in 27 states have proposed legislation that would ban transgender athletes from competing in school sports that match their gender identity.
DeSantis signs trans athlete act on first day of Pride Month
The law states women and girls must play on the sport teams of the "biological sex" on their birth certificate. So, a transgender girl cannot play on a girls' team.
Why this 14-year-old activist is fighting for trans athletes
Rebekah Bruesehoff, 14, is fighting for the rights of transgender kids.
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Biden ties Trump on judicial confirmations as Senate approves his 234th nominee
The Senate confirmed Benjamin Cheeks to the federal bench, marking its confirmation of the 234th judge selected by President Biden.
Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
What would a government shutdown mean for flights and air travel?
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down
Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.
Will it snow on Christmas? Maps show weather forecasts for 2024
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Dream on. Only a few areas of the U.S. are likely to see snow in the weather forecast for Christmas 2024.
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington on bringing "Six Triple Eight" to the big screen
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up for a new World War II film, "Six Triple Eight," shedding light on the 6888th Postal Battalion.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new $2,000 prescription drug cap
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
JonBenét Ramsey murder: The ransom note and other evidence
A closer look at what police found at the Ramsey family's Boulder, Colorado, home following the murder of their 6-year-old daughter JonBenét.
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Biden ties Trump on judicial confirmations as Senate approves his 234th nominee
The Senate confirmed Benjamin Cheeks to the federal bench, marking its confirmation of the 234th judge selected by President Biden.
Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
What would a government shutdown mean for flights and air travel?
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down
Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.
Will it snow on Christmas? Maps show weather forecasts for 2024
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Dream on. Only a few areas of the U.S. are likely to see snow in the weather forecast for Christmas 2024.
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Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
What would a government shutdown mean for flights and air travel?
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new $2,000 prescription drug cap
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
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Biden ties Trump on judicial confirmations as Senate approves his 234th nominee
The Senate confirmed Benjamin Cheeks to the federal bench, marking its confirmation of the 234th judge selected by President Biden.
Here's a fact check on Trump's recent comments about the history of U.S. tariffs
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down
Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.
Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here's what kids should and shouldn't be using
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
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Car hits crowd at Christmas market in Germany, at least 2 killed
A car drove into a crowd of revelers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities said it appeared to be a deliberate attack.
Hip-hop star reportedly shot dead in parking garage in Sweden
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
7 killed in prison riot as officers try to transfer 2 dangerous inmates
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
7-year-old killed, 6 other people wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
Malaysia agrees to launch new search for missing MH370 plane
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
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The untold WWII story of "Six Triple Eight"
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.
Alicia Keys surprises students at her former high school
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Science
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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
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JonBenét Ramsey's dad on key evidence
John Ramsey, JonBenét Ramsey's dad, says he thinks DNA technology will lead to an answer in his daughter's brutal murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down her latest reporting on the case.
Richard Allen sentenced in murder case
Richard Allen was sentenced to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders of two teenage girls who disappeared in Delphi, Indiana. CBS News Chicago's Marrisa Perlman has more.
Potential Luigi Mangione evidence
A federal complaint against Luigi Mangione included mentions of a notebook that investigators say he possessed, which apparently included hostile messages that could be used as evidence in the case against him. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Mangione could face the death penalty
Luigi Mangione is now detained in New York after his extradition from Pennsylvania. This comes as more details emerge about the federal charges he is now facing in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Mangione's Thursday federal court appearance
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in federal court Thursday after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania and being transported back to New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Space
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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Joy to the World | Sunday on 60 Minutes
At 25, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy is being heralded as a once-in-a-generation talent. Sunday, 60 Minutes gets a front-row seat as she puts her own spin on the Christmas classics.
Car plows into crowd at Germany market
A car plowed into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, injuring more than 60 people, AFP reports. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz and Sam Vinograd have the latest on the apparent attack.
JonBenét Ramsey's dad on key evidence
John Ramsey, JonBenét Ramsey's dad, says he thinks DNA technology will lead to an answer in his daughter's brutal murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down her latest reporting on the case.
House vote on government shutdown coming
The House of Representatives is expected to vote Friday afternoon on a bill that could extend funding for the government past the midnight deadline. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump blasted Speaker Mike Johnson's bipartisan spending bill. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Zak Hudak report.
Sneak peek: The Journals of Maria Muñoz
A young wife and mother dies unexpectedly with a strange mix of drugs in her system. Investigators turn to her journals for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.