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A teenage daughter details how her life began to change after her father married a 24-year-old ballerina.
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A teenage daughter details how her life began to change after her father married a 24-year-old ballerina.
Johnny Depp's defamation case against ex-wife and actress Amber Heard will enter its third week in court on Monday. The actor is suing her for $50 million after she wrote an opinion piece claiming she was a victim of domestic violence. Heard has also countersued Depp for defamation. CBS News' Michelle Miller and Mola Lenghi chat with Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier about the courtroom controversy.
The Council on Criminal Justice reported a 30% increase in homicides nationwide in 2020, and rates have continued to rise. Thomas Abt, the chair of the Violent Crime Working Group and a senior fellow for the Council on Criminal Justice, joins CBS News to discuss what's behind it and what needs to be done to fix this disturbing trend.
The suit stems from a 2018 op-ed by Heard, who referred to herself as a "public figure representing abuse." Depp has denied accusations he physically abused his ex-wife.
Actress and activist Evan Rachel Wood has accused rock star Marilyn Manson of sexual, emotional and physical abuse during their four year relationship. HBO's new documentary film, "Phoenix Rising," follows Wood's decision to name Manson, and her journey from acting to activism. The film's director, Amy Berg, joined CBS News to discuss.
An internal investigation from the Department of Homeland Security has uncovered extremists in its own ranks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga shares more details with CBS News' Lana Zak.
A look inside the case that began the day Brownlee nearly lost her life at the hands of her ex-fiancé.
Detective Katrina Brownlee speaks out about joining the NYPD after she says it failed to protect her from her abusive fiancé — a correction officer.
"The Price Is Right" host and Harwick's close friends open up about their love and loss of the popular Hollywood therapist.
The executive order makes sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Lawmakers and domestic violence survivors are pushing for Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, saying that lives are at risk without action. Nikole Killion has more.
The European Court of Human Rights said domestic violence against women in Russia is occurring on a "staggering scale."
French politicians and athletes have expressed outrage over the acquittal of a judo coach accused of domestic violence against judo champion Margaux Pinot.
A civil trial for the organizers behind the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, is in its fourth week. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss more.
Nearly a decade after Congress mandated the use of investigators and prosecutors who are specifically trained to handle sexual assault and domestic violence cases, a draft of a new Pentagon report obtained by CBS News reveals the military is failing to comply with federal law that requires it to give survivors support.
Brandon Freyre was kicked out of his fraternity and has been "officially separated" from the university for his attack of the unnamed student.
Police said the 31-year-old rapper, whose real name is Michael Stevenson, turned himself in at the LAPD's Hollywood station.
Gabby Petito's disappearance and death have sparked conversation about domestic violence and abuse in relationships. Dr. Daniel Bober, a psychiatrist, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about his takeaways from the events of the Petito case, how social media plays a role in abusive relationships and what warning signs to look for.
According to the Department of Justice, studies indicate the murder rate for Indigenous women is ten times higher than the national average. Still, the cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women rarely garner attention across the U.S. Connie Walker, investigative journalist and host of the podcast “Stolen: The Search for Jermain,” joined CBSN to discuss the ongoing crisis.
The Gabby Petito case has put a new focus on the problem of domestic violence in the U.S. The CDC says 1 in 4 women have experienced some type of violence at the hands of their partner. Kiersten Stewart from the nonprofit group Futures Without Violence joins CBSN AM's Laura Podesta to discuss this issue.
Authorities brought in dive teams to comb through a dense swamp preserve in Florida as they searched for Brian Laundrie. The remains of his fiancé, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, were recovered in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming earlier this week. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more on the search efforts. Then, Alfredo Garcia, a former assistant state attorney in Florida and professor at St. Thomas University College of Law, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his legal analysis of this case.
The search for Gabby Petito's fiancé Brian Laundrie remains focused on a Florida nature preserve. Petito's disappearance and death have raised questions about other missing person cases. Jericka Duncan reports.
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall ordered an investigation into domestic violence cases following a CBS News report that found the military is failing spouses, partners and service members who report abuse.
Roughly 100,000 incidents of domestic abuse have been reported to the military since 2015, a CBS News investigation found.
Captain Tony Hosein, a former Army attorney, said there was a cycle of deployment, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, then domestic abuse.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
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Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Judge Kenneth King is ordered to attend training "to address the underlying issues that contributed to this incident," according to 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend.
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home.
Taylor Swift kicked off the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Thursday, her first performance since canceling three shows in Vienna due to an alleged terror plot from ISIS. While Swift did not address the plot or cancellations, heightened security measures were in place.
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
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Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Americans will soon be able to negotiate how much they want to pay realtors in commission as part of a National Association of Realtors settlement with a nationwide group of homeowners. Medora Lee, a money and personal finance reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News with more details.
The U.S. is leading peace talks in Switzerland as Sudan continues to suffer from a civil war that has killed more than 150,000 people and displaced millions. Ben Solomon, a senior video correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, reports.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
President Biden appeared hopeful Friday after the Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks in Qatar that will apparently resume in Cairo, Egypt, next week. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata breaks down what's known about the negotiations.
Vice President Kamala Harris rolled out her plan to address specific economic policies Friday while campaigning in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her proposals include subsidizing low-wage workers and families with children. Harris also proposed some benefits for first-time homebuyers. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports and David Wessel, a senior fellow in economic studies at Brookings, breaks down how economists may view some of the proposals.