Missouri gov. charged with new felony, after earlier charge
St. Louis prosecutors charged Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens with a felony for his use of a charity donor list for his 2016 political campaign, adding to the first-term governor's legal woes
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Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens: "I will not be resigning"
He is accused of initiating a physically aggressive unwanted sexual encounter with his hairdresser and threatened to distribute a partially nude photo of her if she spoke about it
Missouri gov. won't resign
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens said Tuesday he would not resign despite several prominent members of his own party asking him to step down and a resolution filed to authorize articles of impeachment against him. He has been accused of initiating a physically aggressive unwanted sexual encounter with his hairdresser and threatened to distribute a partially nude photo of her if she spoke about it, according to a report by a Missouri House investigatory committee.
Impeaching embattled Missouri governor could be an uphill legal battle
It's unclear whether Republican Gov. Eric Greitens' alleged actions qualify as an impeachable offense
Missouri governor takes page from Trump playbook amid scandal
Facing mounting calls to resign Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens appears to be taking a cue from President Trump
Report on Missouri governor details claims
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens faces new calls to resign after the release of a report detailing a woman's accusations of unwanted sexual encounters. Greitens was charged in February with a felony for allegedly taking and transmitting a non-consensual photo of the woman. Jim Axelrod reports.
Report details graphic accusations of unwanted sex by Missouri Gov.
The graphic report details multiple instances in which the woman said Greitens spanked, slapped, grabbed, shoved and called her derogatory names
Missouri governer denies report
Lawmakers released a report in which a woman accuses Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens of violent, unwanted sex. Greitens, who's been charged with felony invasion of privacy, denies the allegations. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
Missouri governor refuses to resign amid scandal
A grand jury in February indicted Greitens on one felony count of invasion of privacy for allegedly taking and transmitting a compromising photo
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens on "witch hunt"
Ahead of a legislative committee report related to an extramarital affair the Republican engaged in before his election, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens refused to resign and called the investigation a "political witch hunt." Watch his full press statement here.
Greitens' political future faces test in legislative report
Greitens' spokesman in an email told the AP that the governor's administration has been "operating as normal"
Prosecutors in Missouri don't have photo at heart of case against governor
The governor is accused of taking an unauthorized photo of a woman with whom he was having an affair during a sexual encounter
Missouri governor defiant after indictment linked to affair
Several lawmakers calling for Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' resignation after grand jury indicts him for felony invasion of privacy
Missouri governor indicted over photo
Some lawmakers are calling for Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens to step down, after a grand jury indicted him for felony invasion of privacy. The indictment is linked to accusations that he took a compromising photo to blackmail a woman he had an affair with before he was elected. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has details.
Missouri gov. indicted
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has been indicted on an invasion of privacy charge stemming from an extramarital affair. Greitens' attorney said Thursday the charge is "baseless and unfounded." CBS St. Louis affiliate KMOV-TV reports.
Gov. indicted for allegedly taking compromising photo
The charge says Eric Greitens knowingly took a photograph of a woman in a "state of full or partial nudity without the knowledge and consent" of that woman
Missouri governor speaks out
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is resisting calls to resign after being accused of assaulting and blackmailing a former lover. In his first interview since facing the allegations, the Republican called the affair "consensual" and admitted to cheating on his wife before he was elected. Adriana Diaz reports.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says "no blackmail," "no violence" in affair
Greitens says he has no plans to resign from office as a result of the affair
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens accused of slapping mistress
Governor admitted to cheating on his wife with an unnamed woman, after the woman's now ex-husband exposed the alleged sexual affair
Missouri governor allegations
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens admits to being "unfaithful" in his marriage, but is denying allegations that he tried to blackmail the woman he had an affair with. Now there's an investigation into the allegations. CBS News correspondent Bianna Golodryga reports.
Missouri governor admits affair, denies blackmail
Gov. Eric Greitens admits to being "unfaithful" in his marriage, but denies allegations he tried to blackmail the woman he had an affair with
Missouri governor sex scandal
The governor of Missouri has admitted that he cheated on his wife, but denies a report that he tried to blackmail his mistress. CBS St. Louis affiliate KMOV-TV investigative reporter Lauren Trager helped break the story, and joins CBSN with details.
Missouri governor admits affair, denies blackmailing woman
Eric Greitens concedes he was "unfaithful" to his wife, Sheena, but denies report he blackmailed the woman to try to keep her quiet
Woman jailed since '82 freed after life sentence commuted
The Missouri governor noted that the judge at Judy Henderson's trial said she played a "relatively minor" role in a deadly robbery
Ex-officer learns his fate in killing of black man
Former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley shot 24-year-old Anthony Lamar Smith five times in 2011
Man slams truck into crowd in New Orleans, killing at least 15
Officials have identified the man who intentionally rammed a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street as revelers celebrated the new year.
Details emerge about the victims of deadly New Orleans attack
At least 15 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Bourbon Street attacker identified after deadly rampage. Here's what to know.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
Gunman kills 12 people including 2 kids in Montenegro shooting spree
Officials say a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Montenegro, killing a dozen people before turning the gun on himself.
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10 wounded in shooting outside New York City event space, police say
A mass shooting in Jamaica, Queens left 10 teenagers hurt when police say several suspects opened fire outside a venue.
Trump to hold D.C. rally on Jan. 19, day before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term in office on Jan. 20.
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The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.
Details emerge about the victims of deadly New Orleans attack
At least 15 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Fireworks explosion in Hawaii kills at least 3, injures at least 20
The fireworks explosion happened just before midnight outside a home in a Honolulu-area neighborhood.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
Trump to hold D.C. rally on Jan. 19, day before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term in office on Jan. 20.
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Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1
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Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025
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Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps
The truck recall is one of four issued by Ford Motor on the same day for a range of vehicles, including SUVs.
Which companies have the most employees on H-1B visas?
Tesla founder Elon Musk is a vocal proponent of H-1B visas, and his company's use of the program jumped sharply this year.
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The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
Trump to hold D.C. rally on Jan. 19, day before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term in office on Jan. 20.
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
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L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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New Year's resolutions often fail. Here's expert tips on how to keep them.
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Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
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"We should have learned our lesson from COVID" for bird flu testing, Dr. Leana Wen says
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Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
Gunman kills 12 people including 2 kids in Montenegro shooting spree
Officials say a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Montenegro, killing a dozen people before turning the gun on himself.
Driver runs down 2 New Zealand police officers, killing 1
The attack jolted a country where the killing of police officers on duty is rare.
$1.9 million reward offered after "brazen" heist of jewelry
Some of the property reportedly belongs to art collector Shafira Huang, said to be a multi-millionaire Instagram influencer.
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These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
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Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
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5 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
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Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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.
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
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California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
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Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
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10 teens wounded in Queens mass shooting, police say
A mass shooting in Queens, NYC left 10 teenagers wounded outside the Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica.
Investigation underway in New Orleans attack
A 42-year-old man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans' famous Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens of others. The attack is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, the FBI said, after weapons and potential improvised explosive devices were found in the vehicle. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from New Orleans.
CBS News reporter recounts New Orleans attack
CBS News national reporter Kati Weis was in New Orleans' French Quarter when a driver plowed into the crowd, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens others. She describes her experience.
Cybertruck explodes at Trump Hotel in Vegas
A Tesla Cyberstruck exploded outside Trump Towers in Las Vegas, killing a person inside and injuring seven others. Police are investigating it as a possible act of terrorism, multiple sources with knowledge of the investigation told CBS News. Andres Gutierrez reports.
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When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
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3 killed in Hawaii fireworks explosion
A firework explosion in Hawaii has killed at least three people and injured two dozen more. Authorities say a partygoer lit a bundle of aerial fireworks which then fell on its side, setting off crates of additional fireworks.
Biden and Trump's responses to NOLA attack
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump had starkly different reactions to the deadly New Year's Day truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more.
Were Vegas, New Orleans incidents connected?
Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for the CBS News Crime and Public Safety Unit, has a look at the investigations into Monday's New Orleans truck attack and the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.
New Orleans attack: What we know a day later
At least 15 people are dead after a man drove a truck into a Bourbon Street crowd early on New Year's Day in New Orleans. President Biden said the attacker was inspired by ISIS and the FBI is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism. CBS News reporter Nicole Valdes has more.
Sneak peek: The Blackout Murder of Livye Lewis
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