Man who spent 23 years in prison for stealing hedge clippers gets parole
Fair Wayne Bryant had been serving a life sentence in prison for the crime.
Fair Wayne Bryant had been serving a life sentence in prison for the crime.
The ACLU says roughly 5.8 million people in the U.S. can't vote this year because of a patchwork of state felony disenfranchisement laws. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" about some of the barriers to voting they are facing.
At least 245 coronavirus election cases have been filed in 45 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico as of August 31, according to a tally by Justin Levitt, a Loyola Law School professor.
Presidential emergency action documents, which grant vast authority to the president in extraordinary situations, are so secret even Congress cannot see them – and that troubles constitutional scholars
The power of the president is enormous – and may be even more so with presidential emergency action documents (PEADs), classified orders granting vast presidential authority in response to extraordinary situations. PEADs are so secret even Congress cannot see them – and that troubles constitutional scholars. "Sunday Morning" special contributor Ted Koppel reports.
In July, U.S. border officials made 2,506 arrests of unaccompanied children. Only 168 were allowed to stay and seek refuge.
A group of migrants previously held at a Texas hotel are no longer facing imminent removal. But others will continue to be expelled under a CDC order.
Out of more than 1,250 colleges in the U.S., 12% are switching to an online-only model this fall, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
More than 2,000 migrant children who arrived at the border unaccompanied have been expelled and prevented from seeking asylum under a public health directive.
John Lewis, a Democratic congressman from Georgia and a longtime civil rights activist, died after a monthslong battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday. Michelle Miller takes a look back at the life of one of the most ardent champions for racial justice and equality in America.
The ACLU and Oregon's governor have accused the Trump administration of abusing its power after a video on Twitter apparently showed federal officers grabbing protestors off the streets of Portland.
Florida counties impose curfews as coronavirus cases spike; New York man paints portraits of frontline workers as tribute.
Shakeups at Trump's reelection campaign; Twitter investigating massive hack on prominent accounts
Yusuf Abdul-Qadir is the director of Central New York's ACLU chapter. He strongly believes that police should be required to live in the same cities that they protect and serve. He joins CBSN for a closer look at his proposal and how he believes it could help reform police and communities nationwide.
Among other regulations, the bill ended qualified immunity at the state level, making Colorado one of the first states that holds police officers liable for misconduct.
Paycheck program wrongly bars business owners with a criminal record from applying for aid, ACLU and others argue.
LGBTQ Victory Fund said that Ketchum "has shattered a lavender ceiling in West Virginia," and will be just the fourth elected official in the state to be openly LGBTQ.
Citing a public health order, U.S. border officials carried out 899 expulsions of unaccompanied migrant children in March and April alone.
High-traffic locations have shown interest in using thermal devices as a safety measure to reopen the economy.
"This new federal effort to weaken Title IX makes it more difficult for victims of sexual harassment or sexual assault to continue their educations and needlessly comes amid a global pandemic," the lawsuit said.
"We leave our families, fleeing our home countries to try to save our lives. And then we come here and die while imprisoned," one asylum-seeker told CBS News.
In a span of fewer than 24 hours, three new lawsuits were filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood.
Arkansas is the latest state to face a legal battle over its suspension of abortion services amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The ruling was a victory for abortion rights advocates who are fighting efforts in Texas, Ohio, Alabama and other states to prohibit abortion services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hours before the announcement, a federal judge ordered the release of 22 sick immigrants in Pennsylvania, warning of "catastrophic outcomes."
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Powerful storms with damaging high winds threatened several states in the Southeast early Friday.
The U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan.
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
The U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan.
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
Video posted online shows the Rev. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce —protesters from Just Stop Oil — gluing themselves to the display.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
There's new reporting on the controversy surrounding the Miss USA organization. Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA relinquished their crowns and titles this week amid reports of a work environment that included bullying and harassment. Natalie Morales as more on the possible hidden message found in one of the pageant winner's statements.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Earlier this week, both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gave up their titles. In a resignation letter obtained by CBS News from a source familiar with the matter, Voigt accused organization leadership of creating a "toxic work environment."
Season three of the hit Netflix show "Bridgerton" is out next week and centers around wallflower Penelope Featherington and her seemingly unrequited crush, Colin Bridgerton. Anthony Mason visited the "Bridgerton" set during filming in December 2022, and recently spoke with star Nicola Coughlan over a cup of tea in New York at Lady Mendl's.
As the new season of the Netflix series approaches — with a release date set for May 16 — fans can look forward to seeing Nicola Coughlan in a new light.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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 tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
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?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Actress Nicola Coughlan told Anthony Mason about her acting journey, landing popular roles in "Derry Girls" and "Bridgerton," connecting with audiences and more in a sitdown interview at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon in New York City. "I think it doesn't really matter what you make — you want people to feel something," said Coughlan, adding that it's a "beautiful thing" to take people to another world.
Different colleges have taken different approaches to handling campus protests, with very different outcomes. Sacramento State's response stands out. Elise Preston had an exclusive interview with the university's president, one of the first to sit down to talk about the protests.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug. Steve Hartman has the incredible story in "On the Road."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has delivered to Congress a highly-anticipated report on Israel's military operations in Gaza. The State Department investigation found no humanitarian law violations by Israel, but determined that "it is reasonable to assess" that some U.S. weapons may have been used in manners "inconsistent" with those laws. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Russian officials are investigating a terrifying commuter bus crash Friday on a bridge in St. Petersburg which killed at least seven people and injured several more. Chris Livesay has details.