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Jury selection begins Friday for the first trial of one of Donald Trump's co-defendants, Kenneth Chesebro, in the Georgia election interference case. Chesebro was expected to be tried alongside Sidney Powell, but she took a plea deal and now plans to testify against any and all of the other co-defendants, including the former president. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Sidney Powell, an attorney who was a key figure in former President Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts after reaching an agreement with prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia. Powell was sentenced to six years on probation and must pay a $6,000 fine and is required to testify against any and all co-defendants, which could include Trump. Robert Costa reports.
Sidney Powell, a former lawyer and ally to Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Sidney Powell, one of 19 defendants, including former President Trump, charged in the Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case, pleaded guilty Thursday. She was sentenced to six years of probation and will pay thousands of dollars in fines and has also agreed to testify against codefendants at future trials. Robert Costa takes a look at what the plea could mean for Trump.
Sidney Powell, a Trump-allied attorney who was a key figure in alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges Thursday. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joined CBS News to discuss the deal Powell reached with prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia.
Sidney Powell, an attorney who was a key figure in former President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges after reaching an agreement with prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia. Powell is also required to testify "truthfully against any and all co-defendants in this matter," the judge in the case said. CBS News reporter Graham Kates has more.
Sidney Powell, an attorney and ally of former President Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty in Georgia's 2020 election interference case. Powell and 18 others, including Trump, were indicted by a grand jury in Fulton County in August. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and investigative reporter Graham Kates have more.
Leonard Cure was trying to make up for lost time in the three years since his release from prison after Florida officials concluded he had been wrongfully convicted of armed robbery.
Authorities say the inmates got out through a damaged window and a cut fence before a Dodge Challenger picked them up outside.
David Begnaud takes a surprise trip to Savannah, Georgia, where he meets a man who is believed to be the last person practicing the craft of shoe shining. A baby gets a life-changing cochlear implant after experiencing hearing loss. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Georgia state troopers who shot and killed an environmental activist at the site of a planned police and firefighter training center near Atlanta will not be charged.
Jimmy Carter, who entered hospice care in February, is celebrating his 99th birthday at home in Plains, Georgia, with his wife, Rosalynn — and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mark Strassmann reports.
DNA profiling and forensic genealogy allowed investigators to identify the remains of Lisa Coburn Kesler, who was 20 when she was killed in 1990.
"If (flathead catfish) can fit it in their mouth, they're going to eat it," a state biologist said.
Joey Watkins was 20 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to serve life plus five years in prison for the 2000 slaying of Isaac Dawkins.
As part of a new series, "CBS Mornings" surprised lead national correspondent David Begnaud with a plane ticket at the airport, just hours before boarding, with the challenge of finding a special story once he lands. We kicked things off in Savannah, Georgia, where David's journey led him to a man who has kept a dying craft alive.
A filing in the Georgia election interference case reveals who could be called as witnesses in the trial, including attorney Lin Wood, who was a member of Donald Trump's legal team after the 2020 election. CBS News reporter Graham Kates spoke with Wood and joins CBS News to discuss their conversation.
The three Georgia politicians are accused of being so-called "fake" electors.
Special counsel Jack Smith is seeking a narrow gag order to prevent former President Donald Trump from attacking prosecutors, judges and witnesses involved in his federal 2020 election interference case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on Trump's response.
Reigning national champions Georgia Bulldogs are set to play against the South Carolina Gamecocks on CBS Saturday. CBS Sports HQ college football writer Shehan Jeyarajah breaks down week three.
"The victim's body weighed approximately 70 pounds when discovered by detectives," police said
Former President Donald Trump will not face an October trial in the Georgia election interference case. The judge overseeing the case ruled Thursday that Trump and 16 other co-defendants will be tried separately from two defendants who requested a speedy trial. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee ruled Thursday in favor of severing the trials for 17 of the defendants, including former President Donald Trump, from that of two other defendants charged over alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBS News to discuss why the judge ruled that way.
A judge ruled Thursday in favor of severance for the co-defendants in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joined CBS News to discuss the ruling and the other hearings taking place in the case.
An unsealed report offers a look into how former President Donald Trump and several others were charged with racketeering and election interference. Meanwhile, Trump ally Mark Meadows was denied a bid to move his case from state to federal court. Christina Ruffini has everything you need to know.
A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe.
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott served meals to troops stationed in Eagle Pass and Edinburg as part of Operation Lone Star.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the massive Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
A professional treasure hunter has been charged in the theft of the 37 gold coins stlen from the wreckage of the 1715 Treasure Fleet.
Jean Rather, the wife of former longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather, died Tuesday at the age of 89 following a battle with cancer.
Jean Rather, the wife of former longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather, died Tuesday at the age of 89 following a battle with cancer.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Here's why.
Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was accused of lying about President Biden and Hunter Biden and now faces new charges of tax evasion.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like "Hall of Fame," while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O'Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band's journey, and how boxing helps him cope.
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
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.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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.
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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.
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.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the massive Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
A hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago, was postponed Monday after technical issues with the brothers' virtual appearance. The family of the brothers are asking a judge to reduce their sentences of life without parole.
An FBI agent who was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
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.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, some residents still can't get home. Landslides triggered by the flooding may have even made it too dangerous to rebuild in some areas. Dave Malkoff has the story.
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Anne Wojcicki, the embattled CEO of genetic testing company 23andMe sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss the massive data breach the company suffered and how it can rebuild trust.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to place additional tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico and Canada, the United States' three biggest trading partners. Some small business owners worry the move could hurt them. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a temporary ceasefire which will pause the fighting in the north of Israel beginning Wednesday morning local time. But before the ceasefire takes effect, Israel is continuing strikes on Lebanon. Debora Patta reports.