DOJ sues Arizona over law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new state law that it says conflicts with federal law.
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Sherri Chessen on her 1962 abortion, end of Roe
Years before Roe v. Wade protected a woman's right to choose, an Arizona mother of four faced giving birth to a child with a congenital disorder after having taken thalidomide. With abortion unavailable to her, Sherri Chessen traveled to Sweden for the procedure, her every move followed by a breathless media. Now 89, Chessen talks with CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett about her choice (which she said "any mother would do to save her own child from suffering"), and her belief that the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe is awakening "a great dose of anger" among women.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Arizona sheriff's deputy
Yavapai County resident Robert McDowell faces a first-degree murder charge for the death of Sgt. Rick Lopez.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Arizona GOP Senate candidates debate amid negative ad blitz
Attorney General Mark Brnovich, businessman Jim Lamon and venture capitalist Blake Masters lobbed attacks in person as each campaign amped up attacks on TV.
Group filming "Bad Girls Gone God" reality show rescued from mountain
Firefighters rescued eight hikers off Phoenix's Camelback Mountain who were suffering from heat-related issues in triple-digit weather.
Witnesses testify on threats after 2020 vote
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack focused on former President Donald Trump's push to pressure state officials to overturn the 2020 election results. Witnesses testified about threats and harassment they and their families faced following the election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" from Capitol Hill to discuss.
Takeaways from fourth day of Jan. 6 hearings
The House Jan. 6 select committee heard emotional testimony from election officials from Georgia and Arizona about the persistent pressure applied by then-President Trump in an effort to overturn the 2020 election results. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Senate advances gun control bill; Bee Nguyen wins Democratic primary.
Arizona secretary of state on Trump's 2020 plan
Arizona was one of several states where former President Donald Trump and his allies tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs was one of the state lawmakers who refused to comply. She joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the political threats she still receives for speaking out against Trump.
Election officials describe Trump's pressure campaign
State election officials from Arizona and Georgia testified about the pressure they felt from then-President Trump to overturn the 2020 election and the threats they received after being falsely accused of fraud. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Bowers describes Trump plan to replace electors
Arizona's Republican House Speaker Rusty Bowers testified for the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and described how then-President Donald Trump and attorney Rudy Giuliani tried to pressure him to replace Arizona's electors after Joe Biden won the state in 2020, despite having no evidence of fraud. Watch a portion of his testimony.
Arizona House speaker on threats he received
Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers testified before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, detailing the fake electors scheme devised by President Trump and his allies. Bowers said he, his family and his neighbors had been inundated with threats in the weeks following the election. "At the same time, on some of these, we had a daughter who was gravely ill who was upset by what was happening outside, and my wife, that is a valiant person, very strong, quiet, very strong woman," he said. Watch his remarks.
Jan. 6 panel focuses on state officials
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds its fourth public hearing Tuesday afternoon. The panel will focus on efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to pressure local and state officials to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" from Capitol Hill with a preview of the hearing.
Ancient fish threatened by predators, including "public enemy number one"
The river's declining water levels may soon allow a group of nonnative fish to access the areas where the biggest groups of humpback chub remain.
Arizona executes man for killing 8-year-old girl in 1984
Frank Atwood is the second Arizona inmate to be put to death in less than a month after a nearly eight-year hiatus.
Teen helps seniors struggling to care for pets
Seniors on fixed incomes often have a hard time making ends meet for themselves and their animal companions. An Arizona teenager decided to do something about it. Mark Strassmann shares more.
Judge rejects inmate's appeal, says there's no right to "a pain-free execution"
Frank Atwood was convicted of murder in the 1984 killing of 8-year-old Vicki Lynn Hoskinson.
Arizona woman pleads guilty in ballot collection operation
An Arizona woman accused of illegally collecting early ballots during the 2020 primary election has pleaded guilty.
Megadrought dramatically transforms Lake Powell
A decades-long drought is threatening Lake Powell, the nation's second largest reservoir. But as the water recedes, a canyon is being reborn. Ben Tracy takes a look.
Clarence Dixon executed for university student's 1978 murder
The last execution in Arizona was in 2014, when Joseph Wood was given a two-drug combination over two hours in an execution that his lawyers said was botched.
Arizona man to be executed for university student's 1978 murder
The last execution in Arizona was in 2014, when Joseph Wood was given a two-drug combination over two hours in an execution that his lawyers said was botched.
Fire weather returns to the Southwest
Meteorologist Stephanie Abrams breaks down the increased fire threat in New Mexico and Arizona and the multiday severe threat for the Plains and Midwest this weekend.
DNA links man to 1989 murder, 1990 rape in same apartment complex
Thomas Davis Cox is being held on a $1 million cash bond after being indicted on 16 counts in the cases.
Wildfires hit Southwest as season starts "dangerously early"
Hundreds of structures were lost in a growing number of wind-driven blazes across drought-stricken New Mexico.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli strike in Beirut
Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
Biden says Hezbollah leader's killing a "measure of justice" for his victims
President Biden said, "Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror."
More than 60 dead from Helene in Southeast, millions still without power
In North Carolina alone, more than 400 roads remained closed on Saturday as floodwaters began to recede and reveal the extent of damage from Hurricane Helene.
Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
North Carolina's Asheville devastated after Helene hits mountain town
In North Carolina, more than 400 roads remained closed on Saturday as floodwaters began to recede and reveal the extent of damage.
Who was Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed during a massive airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon on Friday.
Trump levies more personal attacks on Harris in Wisconsin rally
In a speech in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the Republican nominee intensified his personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife's death?
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
California's Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
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Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife's death?
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
Trump levies more personal attacks on Harris in Wisconsin rally
In a speech in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the Republican nominee intensified his personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Menendez brothers' claims of abuse supported by letter, new allegation
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
California's Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars
California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in 2030.
North Carolina's Asheville devastated after Helene hits mountain town
In North Carolina, more than 400 roads remained closed on Saturday as floodwaters began to recede and reveal the extent of damage.
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Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Hurricane Helene hits homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
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Trump levies more personal attacks on Harris in Wisconsin rally
In a speech in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the Republican nominee intensified his personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden says Hezbollah leader's killing a "measure of justice" for his victims
President Biden said, "Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror."
Maps show voter registration options and deadlines for 2024 election
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.
Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Supreme Court denies RFK Jr.'s bid to be reinstated to New York ballot
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
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Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
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Biden says Hezbollah leader's killing a "measure of justice" for his victims
President Biden said, "Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror."
Belgian priest arrested after deadly night of sex, drugs with British cleric
The 60-year-old priest was questioned by the investigating judge and placed under arrest, the prosecutor's office said.
Pope promises to help abuse victims after meeting survivors in Belgium
On Saturday, Pope Francis acknowledged that the abuse scandal had created "atrocious suffering and wounds," and undermined the faith.
Naomi Campbell, banned from running charity, calls probe "flawed"
A U.K. watchdog identified "multiple instances of misconduct" in the running of Campbell's charity Fashion for Relief.
At least 66 dead after flooding, landslides in Nepal's capital; dozens missing
Landslides and flooding caused by rainfall have killed at least 66 people in Nepal. Dozens of others are missing, police said Saturday.
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From the archives: Maggie Smith
Dame Maggie Smith, whose luminous career included two Academy Awards and a Tony, died on Friday, September 27, 2024, at age 89. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired January 20, 2002, correspondent Eugenia Zukerman talked with Smith about her roles, which ranged from Shakespeare's Desdemona to Harry Potter's Professor Minerva McGonagall; and about her grandmother's advice that she never appear on the stage. Zukerman also talked with "Gosford Park" director Robert Altman and producer Bob Balaban about the actress' on-screen magic.
2024 New York Film Festival opens with star-filled lineup
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
Richard Powers talks new book "Playground"
Richard Powers has been writing for decades, after a career as a computer programmer. In 2019, his nature-inspired book "The Overstory" took home a Pulitzer Prize. His newest book, "Playground," also focuses on the natural world, this time paying homage to our oceans, celebrating their beauty and raising concern for the future. Jeff Glor has more.
How V.E. Schwab is redefining fantasy
Author V.E. Schwab has written nearly two dozen books since making her debut in 2011. Her novels feature modern characters and twisty plots, and are helping redefine the fantasy genre. Dana Jacobson has more.
Preview: Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
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Capsule launches that will bring Starliner crew home
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday with a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a Crew Dragon capsule that normally carries four. That is because the Crew Dragon's two empty seats will be used to give two Boeing Starliner astronauts a ride back to Earth next February. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were part of Boeing's first crewed test flight of its Starliner, and though it got them to the International Space Station back in June, problems with its propulsion system prompted NASA to look for another ride. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
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.
Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
Here are the celebrity voices Meta now uses for its AI chatbots
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
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How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Climate change views in Florida and Texas
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
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Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife's death?
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
Menendez brothers' claims of abuse supported by letter, new allegation
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
How a former Idaho state trooper was arrested for his wife's murder
Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.
Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell baby for beer, money
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
At least 17 killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa
A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement regarding the two mass shootings in South Africa.
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SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
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Summer music heats up 2024
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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The Bathtub Murder of Kendy Howard
Did a former Idaho state trooper use his law enforcement skills to stage his wife’s death in their bathtub? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Capsule launches that will bring Starliner crew home
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday with a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a Crew Dragon capsule that normally carries four. That is because the Crew Dragon's two empty seats will be used to give two Boeing Starliner astronauts a ride back to Earth next February. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were part of Boeing's first crewed test flight of its Starliner, and though it got them to the International Space Station back in June, problems with its propulsion system prompted NASA to look for another ride. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Harris campaign challenges Trump to debate rematch
The Harris campaign is rolling out a new ad Saturday night during the Alabama-Georgia football game, which former President Donald Trump is attending, calling on him to commit to a second debate. Nikole Killion reports from Tuscaloosa.
U.S. responds to killing of Hezbollah chief
President Biden on Saturday called the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut a "measure of justice," saying that under Nasrallah's leadership, Hezbollah was "responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror." Charlie D'Agata reports from the Pentagon.
Hezbollah leader killed in Beirut strike
Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut Friday, the Lebanon-based militant group confirmed. For 32 years, Nasrallah led the Iranian-backed group, which is designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. His death now fuels fears of an all-out regional war. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Beirut.