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Trump lawyers meet with DOJ officials; Prince Harry takes the stand in London for landmark hacking trial.
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Charging decision in Trump documents case looms
Lawyers for former President Trump met with Justice Department officials to argue he should not be charged in the case involving classified documents. A decision in the case could be coming soon as more Republicans enter the 2024 presidential race. Robert Costa reports.
How does Pence compete against Trump?
Several Republican hopefuls made their case to voters over the weekend in Des Moines, Iowa. Political advisers Jon Kott and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" to discuss where former Vice President Mike Pence fits in the GOP field, and the likelihood of Sen. Joe Manchin launching a presidential bid.
6/5: America Decides
Three more GOP hopefuls set to join 2024 WH race; What debt deal signing could mean for McCarthy and GOP
Trump lawyers visit Justice Department
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers visited the Justice Department on Monday, weeks after they requested a meeting with top federal law enforcement officials. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Trump attorneys arrive at DOJ
Attorneys representing former President Donald Trump — John Rowley, James Trusty and Lindsey Halligan — were seen arriving at the Justice Department around 10 a.m. Monday, weeks after Trump's lawyers had requested a meeting with top federal law enforcement officials. Several sources with knowledge of special counsel Jack Smith's investigation in the case involving the handling of documents with classified markings by Trump believe that a charging decision is imminent.
Trump attorneys meet with special counsel at Justice Department
Several sources with knowledge of the investigation believe that a charging decision in the documents case involving former President Donald Trump is imminent.
Here's where Trump investigations stand
Sources tell CBS News that a decision on charges in the investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents could be coming in the next few weeks. Two sources say Trump's legal team could meet with the Justice Department this week regarding the documents probe. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
GOP hopefuls face Iowa voters
Republican presidential candidates spent the weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, talking to voters over barbeque and motorcycle rides. Frontrunner and former President Donald Trump was noticeably absent, as additional GOP candidates are poised to officially announce their bids to challenge him in the weeks ahead. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Judge rules Tennessee law restricting drag shows is unconstitutional
The judge said Tennessee's law is "unconstitutionally vague and overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement."
DeSantis introduces himself to GOP voters in first week of campaign
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
Trump lawyers told DOJ they couldn't find classified doc discussed in audio
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Pence won't be charged, GOP 2024 field grows
Former Vice President Mike Pence won't face charges stemming from the Justice Department's probe into his handling of classified documents, sources tell CBS News. Pence is expected to join an already crowded 2024 Republican presidential field next week. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on where the race stands with Iowa getting a visit from GOP contenders.
Pence won't face charges for classified docs
CBS News has confirmed former Vice President Mike Pence will not face charges in the probe by the Department of Justice on his handling of classified documents. This comes as Pence is set to announce a run for the 2024 presidency next week. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
The feud between Trump and DeSantis escalates
At competing political events in Iowa and New Hampshire, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump continued their ongoing political dispute. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump meets with Iowa faith leaders
Donald Trump was just about 6,000 votes shy of winning the Iowa caucuses when he first ran in 2016. One key demographic -- evangelicals -- helped Texas Sen. Ted Cruz claim victory. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter for CBS affiliate station KCCI in Des Moines, joins to discuss the former president's campaign stops in the state Thursday.
Trump, DeSantis trade barbs on campaign trail
Thursday was the first full day with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump trading barbs on the campaign trail. DeSantis discussed Trump in New Hampshire without using his name, and Trump spoke at a number of events in Iowa. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines.
GOP 2024 field looks to eat into Trump's lead
Former President Donald Trump is campaigning in Iowa Thursday where Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made multiple stops Wednesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on how DeSantis and other GOP presidential candidates are looking to close the gap with Trump.
Ex-GOP candidate charged for shootings at New Mexico lawmakers' homes
Solomon Peña has been indicted on federal charges including election interference in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of lawmakers in Albuquerque.
2024 GOP candidates take on Iowa
Former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Iowa Thursday. Trump's top GOP rival in the 2024 race, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, met voters in the Hawkeye State Wednesday and more Republican candidates are headed there over the next few days. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
New evidence in Trump classified docs case
Former President Trump was recorded talking about a classified document that he kept after leaving the White House, sources say. Dozens of papers marked classified were seized from his Florida home last year. CNN first reported this development and it was later confirmed by CBS News. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Trump and DeSantis take on Iowa
Republican presidential primary frontrunners former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis campaign for support in Iowa. Meanwhile, more candidates are jumping in an already crowded race, with former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie set to launch his bid next Tuesday and former Vice President Mike Pence starting his next Wednesday. Ed O'Keefe reports from Iowa.
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New evidence in the Trump classified documents case; Homebuyers feeling the pinch as mortgage rates increase.
Ramaswamy would end support for Ukraine, "push peace treaty"
The 2024 presidential candidate said he would also prevent Ukraine from joining NATO and lift sanctions against Russia.
Special counsel has audio of Trump discussing classified document
In the recording, Trump acknowledged he kept a classified Pentagon document after he left the White House.
Trudeau travels to Florida to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The Canadian prime minister earlier cautioned that imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian products would only raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses.
LGBTQ Americans and the 2024 election: "I don't feel welcome here"
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
L.A., a city of immigrants, braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Police officer killed in shooting in Chicago suburb; suspect in custody
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
Medrick Burnett Jr., Alabama A&M football player, dies after head injury
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and had been hospitalized ever since.
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2 wounded in Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock, Arkansas
The shooting occurred Friday afternoon at Park Plaza in Little Rock, Arkansas. Both victims are expected to make full recoveries, police said.
L.A., a city of immigrants, braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (December 1)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
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S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
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L.A., a city of immigrants, braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
Trudeau travels to Florida to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The Canadian prime minister earlier cautioned that imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian products would only raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses.
LGBTQ Americans and the 2024 election: "I don't feel welcome here."
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with convictions
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
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Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
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Trudeau travels to Florida to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The Canadian prime minister earlier cautioned that imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian products would only raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses.
Book excerpt: "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021" by Angela Merkel
The former Chancellor of Germany writes about two lives: her early years growing up under a Communist-controlled police state in East Germany, and her years as leader of a nation reunited following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Book excerpt: "The Barn" by Wright Thompson
The author's New York Times bestseller explores the culture of silence that enveloped the Mississippi Delta over the 1955 murder of Emmett Till.
Woman, 2 girls crushed to death outside Gaza bakery amid food shortage
The bodies of two girls and a 50-year-old woman were taken to a hospital where a doctor confirmed that they died from suffocation.
Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
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Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
Birthday surprise for Adriana Diaz
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
"Mornings Memory": Watching TV on your phone
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
Tyler Carson, the "Fiddler on the Rock"
Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.
Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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2 wounded in Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock, Arkansas
The shooting occurred Friday afternoon at Park Plaza in Little Rock, Arkansas. Both victims are expected to make full recoveries, police said.
Police officer killed in shooting in Oak Park; suspect in custody
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
Firefighter had visited woman found dead in house fire
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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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.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
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.
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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Hiker missing for more than 5 weeks is found
A 20-year-old hiker who went missing for almost six weeks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains was found alive this week and is recovering in a hospital. He was found on a service road Tuesday, frostbitten and using walking sticks for support. Tom Hanson has the extraordinary story.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Nov. 29, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Nancy Cordes.
L.A. braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan. But post-election fears are running high in the city. Andres Gutierrez has more.
The first look inside Notre Dame after the fire
The world is getting its first look inside Paris' iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, nearly six years after it was ravaged by a fire. French President Emmanuel Macron took a televised tour Friday of the stunning new interior, eight days ahead of its official reopening.
Shaky Israel-Hezbollah truce holds
Israel and the militant group Hezbollah continued Friday to accuse each other of violating the fragile ceasefire that went into effect earlier this week. In Gaza, however, nothing has changed as Palestinians still face relentless Israeli bombardment. Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.