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Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok

The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.

Dec 18
03:28

Could Trump prevent a TikTok ban?

TikTok is asking the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban the app in the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said that he has a "warm spot" in his heart for the social media app. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.

Dec 17
02:15

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Trump sues newspaper and pollster

President-elect Donald Trump has sued the Des Moines Register over a pre-election poll that had him trailing Vice President Kamala Harris in Iowa. He ultimately won the state by 13 points. The lawsuit accuses the outlet and pollster Ann Selzer of election interference. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

Dec 17
02:02

Trump's plans for freedom of the press, media

President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News Digital on Monday that it is "vital to have a free and fair open media or press" but if he's not "treated fairly, however, that will end." NPR reporter David Folkenflik has more.

Nov 19
08:19

Analyzing Trump's relationship with the media

Will President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the media be any different from his first term? After he won the election, Trump told Fox News he would be "open and available to the press" unless he is "not treated fairly." Max Tani, media editor for Semafor, joins "America Decides" to discuss what to expect during Trump's second term.

Nov 19
05:38

How will the Trump-media relationship change?

President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News on Monday he believes it is "vital" to have a free, fair and open media or press, and that he is not looking for retribution on his opponents. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne join "America Decides" with analysis.

Nov 18
06:55

TikTok argues against U.S. ban in court

TikTok faced a key court hearing Monday in its lawsuit to block a law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. early next year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford is in Washington, D.C., with more details. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the arguments.

Sep 16
06:11

Florida sued over book ban law

Major publishers are suing over a Florida law banning books for alleged sexual content not suitable for schools. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

Aug 29
06:14

Ex-police chief charged in newspaper raid

A former Kansas police chief tied to a 2023 raid on a local newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice. According to a complaint filed Monday, Gideon Cody is accused of persuading a witness to withhold information from authorities during and after the raid. Sherman Smith, editor-in-chief of the Kansas Reflector, joins CBS News to discuss.

Aug 13
06:17

An image taken from police dashcam video shows Gregory Bombard getting arrested on Feb. 9, 2018, in St. Albans, Vermont.

Man arrested after flipping off Vermont trooper to get part of $175K settlement

Vermont has agreed to pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit on behalf of a man who was charged with a crime for giving a state trooper the middle finger in 2018.

Jun 27

Schumer and McConnell push for foreign aid

Congress is advancing a $95 billion foreign aid package that would provide support to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Senate leaders of both parties encouraged their colleagues on Tuesday to move quickly and get the measure passed. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.

Apr 23
05:09

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Trump lawyer argues to dismiss Georgia case

A judge in the Georgia 2020 election case heard arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump's First Amendment rights shield him from prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with key takeaways.

Mar 28
03:28

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Georgia judge hears Trump team's arguments

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers argue his Fulton County election interference case should be dismissed because the acts he is charged with are protected under the Constitution's First Amendment. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest on the case.

Mar 28
03:06

Misinformation spreads on social media

Misinformation is spreading on social media as some fight to stop what they call censorship. The Supreme Court is now grappling with how the First Amendment applies to the online world.

Mar 24
13:26

3/24/2024: The Right to be Wrong; AMLO; Law of the Sea

First, a report on the spread of misinformation on social media. Then, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, U.S. fails to ratify treaty for ocean mining.

Mar 24
43:43

Supreme Court social media case: What to know

The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during Monday's oral arguments over whether contact between the federal government and social media platforms should be limited. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.

Mar 18
05:33

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Can Congress ban TikTok?

The House Energy and Commerce Committee is hearing from intelligence officials Thursday about concerns of TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and its ties to China that raises national security concerns. A bipartisan bill would require TikTok to separate itself from ByteDance or risk being banned from U.S. app stores. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

Mar 7
03:37

How SCOTUS could reshape social media

The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in cases that will likely shape the future of free speech online. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter for the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to unpack what's at stake.

Feb 26
04:13

SCOTUS appears divided on social media cases

The Supreme Court heard two cases Monday that could change how Americans interact with social media. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the oral arguments.

Feb 26
01:30

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Supreme Court hears social media cases

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a pair of cases that could transform online speech. The two cases involve Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas that restricted social media companies from moderating content. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the cases' impact.

Feb 26
04:23

Supreme Court hearing social media cases

The Supreme Court on Monday is hearing two cases concerning social media moderation and the First Amendment. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.

Feb 26
02:34

Breaking down the Assange extradition saga

The extradition hearing for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange concluded Wednesday in the United Kingdom. Assange faces 18 espionage charges in the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab breaks down the case.

Feb 21
02:24

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What to expect in new Supreme Court term

The U.S. Supreme Court is beginning its new term on Monday after its summer recess. Some of the cases on the docket involve gun rights, social media and abortion pills. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joined CBS News to explain.

Oct 2, 2023
06:56

Former Attorney General William Barr appears on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

Barr says Trump prosecution is "legitimate case"

"It's certainly a challenging case, but I don't think it runs afoul of the First Amendment," former Attorney General Bill Barr said.

Aug 6, 2023

Barr: Trump prosecution is "legitimate case"

Former Attorney General William Barr said the special counsel's case against former President Donald Trump is "legitimate" and doesn't "run afoul of the First Amendment."

Aug 6, 2023
06:50

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., arrives for a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown

The stopgap measure to fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief passed the Senate and now goes to President Biden for his signature.

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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans

Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

6H ago

Car slams into Christmas market in Germany in suspected attack

Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.

11H ago

Biden's top hostage envoy travels to Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice

Hostage envoy Roger Carstens traveled to Syria Friday, making the first known U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government, and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.

10H ago

President Biden Delivers Remarks On Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation To Supreme Court

Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed

The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.

10H ago

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Here's a fact check on Trump's recent comments about the history of U.S. tariffs

Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.

15H ago

What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.

6H ago

Christmas Travel Chaos Deepens As Airlines Scrap 800 U.S. Trips

More than 119 million U.S. holiday travelers expected to hit roads, skies

More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.

11H ago

8 convicted of terrorism charges in teacher's 2020 beheading in France

Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.

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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans

Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

6H ago

What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.

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How much more will it cost to heat your home this winter?

Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.

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IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.

The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."

14H ago

Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed

The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.

10H ago

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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans

Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

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How much more will it cost to heat your home this winter?

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13H ago

IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.

The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."

14H ago

Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud

Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.

14H ago

As Long Lines In Airports Rise, TSA Struggles To Cut Waiting Times

What would a government shutdown mean for flights and air travel?

Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.

12H ago

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Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed

The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.

10H ago

Here's a fact check on Trump's recent comments about the history of U.S. tariffs

Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.

15H ago

Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud

Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.

14H ago

Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down

The warning came before the House passed a last-minute stopgap funding bill with bipartisan support Friday night, sending it to the Senate.

10H ago

President Biden To Promote Student Loan 'Plan B' In Wisconsin College Town

Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office

The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.

21H ago

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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.

19H ago

Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here's what kids should and shouldn't be using

Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.

Dec 20

Cost of health care concept, stethoscope and calculator on document

He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.

A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.

Dec 19

Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk

Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.

Dec 19

"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep

Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.

Dec 19

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8 convicted of terrorism charges in teacher's 2020 beheading in France

Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.

13H ago

Car slams into Christmas market in Germany in suspected attack

Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.

11H ago

A police car stands near a parking garage where rapper Gaboro was shot dead on Thursday evening, in central Norrkoping

Hip-hop star reportedly shot dead in parking garage in Sweden

In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.

19H ago

7 killed in prison riot as officers try to transfer 2 dangerous inmates

One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.

22H ago

1 student killed, 6 injured in knife attack at school in Croatia

7-year-old killed, 6 other people wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school

A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.

21H ago

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The untold WWII story of "Six Triple Eight"

Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.

21H ago
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Alicia Keys surprises students at her former high school

The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.

Dec 19

Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat

As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.

Dec 19

Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center

For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.

Dec 19
07:07

Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater

Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.

Dec 19
11:22

Technology

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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

Dec 18
01:31

Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

Dec 18

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.

Mar 28
03:27

Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok

Dec 18
03:28

FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week

FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.

Dec 18

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What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.

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Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling

This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.

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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.

19H ago

Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows

Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.

21H ago

EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities

The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.

Dec 19
03:51

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Dozens injured in Germany Christmas market attack

At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.

12H ago
02:13

German Christmas market attack update

At least two people were killed and over 60 were injured after a car crashed into a Christmas market in eastern Germany. Authorities arrested a suspect, saying they believe he acted alone in the deliberate act. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more details.

13H ago
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Toddler killed in German market attack, police say

At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.

12H ago
05:48

Details on suspect in crash at German market

More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details.

13H ago
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JonBenét Ramsey's dad on key evidence

John Ramsey, JonBenét Ramsey's dad, says he thinks DNA technology will lead to an answer in his daughter's brutal murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down her latest reporting on the case.

16H ago
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Space

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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists

New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.

Dec 19

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore, wearing Boeing spacesuits, depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 5, 2024.

Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.

Dec 18

NASA delayes return date for astronauts

NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.

Dec 18
02:57

NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

Dec 18

Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.

Dec 18
03:08

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