Trump could clinch GOP nomination on Tuesday
Tuesday could be the day former President Donald Trump gains enough delegates to secure the Republican presidential nomination. CBS News campaign reporters Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small have more.
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Men charged with bombing woman's home, planning python attack
Two men from Georgia are accused of setting off an explosive device at a woman's home. They're also accused of plotting a python attack on the victim's daughter.
Biden, Trump target key voters
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are turning their attention to November's general election where they will have to sway certain key voters in battleground states that could swing the outcome of the presidential race. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Biden, Trump trade barbs at Georgia rallies
Both President Biden and former President Donald Trump held rallies in Georgia over the weekend ahead of Tuesday's pivotal state primary. The dueling events offered a glimpse of the November rematch, as the candidates threw jabs at each other. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden, Trump campaigning for Georgia
With critical primaries looming, President Biden and former President Trump exchange sharp criticisms in Georgia. Tuesday's primaries could give each of them enough delegates to win their party's nominations.
Biden says he regrets using term "illegal" to describe murder suspect
President Biden expressed remorse, saying he didn't want to demean any group, and sought to differentiate himself from former President Donald Trump.
Biden and Trump hold dueling Georgia rallies
It's high stakes in Georgia today as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to hold dueling rallies ahead of Thursday's primary. Both are fresh off near clean-sweeps from Super Tuesday and are not expected to face much opposition within their parties, but the state's 16 electoral votes will be pivotal in the 2024 general election. Taurean Small is in Atlanta with the latest.
Biden kicks off intense month of campaigning
President Joe Biden is taking his message from Thursday's fiery State of the Union to several battleground states as he hits the campaign trail. Biden will visit Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin in the coming days, and held a rally in Philadelphia on Friday. Natalie Brand has more from the White House.
"Hissing" alligator that charged Georgia deputy spotted on drone video
The Hall County Sheriff's Office deputy was with the office's K-9 teams, conducting a training exercise, when the encounter occurred.
GOP releases 5,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage
House Republicans on Friday released 5,000 hours of previously unseen surveillance footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines how the release could impact the Justice Department's open cases related to the riot.
Final arguments conclude in Willis hearing
Closing arguments concluded Friday in the hearing to determine if Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from former President Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion case. Lawyers for Trump and other defendants argue Willis' romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade creates a conflict of interest. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and legal contributor Jessica Levinson join with analysis.
Fani Willis at hearing for final arguments
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis arrived at a courtroom after the defense team delivered closing arguments in a hearing that could disqualify her from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others. Lawyers for Trump and his co-defendants allege Willis improperly benefited from a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Watch Major Garrett anchor CBS News' coverage and a portion of the final arguments delivered by Adam Abbate, the lawyer representing the D.A.'s office.
Attorney questions Willis-Wade timeline
Attorney Steve Sadow, who is representing former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case, questioned the timeline of the relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The defense team delivered closing arguments in a hearing that could disqualify Willis from prosecuting the case.
Defense on what conflict is in Willis hearing
John Merchant, a defense attorney representing Michael Roman in the Georgia election interference case, gave his closing arguments Friday in a hearing that could potentially disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the case. The defense team alleges that Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade had an improper romantic relationship.
Closing arguments set in Fani Willis hearing
Closing arguments will begin Friday in a hearing over whether to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants. CBS News legal contributor Rikki Klieman breaks down the case.
Key hearings for Trump criminal cases
Former President Donald Trump is attending a hearing in Florida Friday where a judge will consider when his classified documents case will go to trial. Meanwhile, in Georgia, closing arguments are expected in a hearing over whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office can continue to prosecute the election interference case against Trump. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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Trump criminal cases face major tests in Florida, Georgia; Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark to enter WNBA draft.
The Dish: Paschal's
"The Dish" shines a spotlight on Paschal's, a cherished Georgia eatery known for its traditional Southern cuisine and its pivotal role in the civil rights movement. Operating for nearly 80 years, Paschal's serves as both a culinary destination and a historical landmark.
Nathan Wade's former law partner testifies
Terrence Bradley, a former law partner and divorce lawyer for special prosecutor Nathan Wade, testified Tuesday at a hearing over the relationship between Wade and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The case could disqualify Willis and Wade from prosecuting Georgia's election interference case against Donald Trump. A Trump co-defendant alleges Willis financially benefited from her relationship with Wade, whom she hired as a special prosecutor in the Trump case.
Georgia city shaken by college student's murder
The city of Athens, Georgia, is reeling following the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley, a nursing student at Augusta University whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus. Her murder has also set off a political firestorm after immigration officials said the murder suspect entered the country illegally. Mark Strassmann reports.
College campus safety under scrutiny
Concerns about college campus safety are mounting after nursing student Laken Hope Riley's body was found Thursday in a wooded area on the Athens campus of the University of Georgia. S. Daniel Carter, the president of Safety Advisors for Educational Campuses, joins CBS News with a look at efforts to keep college students safe.
Georgia nursing student killed on run
Details emerge in the devastating murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, who was attacked during a morning jog on a college campus in Georgia. The suspect in her murder had entered the U.S. illegally and had previously been arrested, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Woman forms friendship with driver responsible for mother's death in crash
Staci Green went far beyond the words "I forgive you," to the actions of "I love you."
Ahmaud Arbery's murder: Four years later
It's been four years since Ahmaud Arbery was chased down and killed while jogging in a Georgia neighborhood. Three white men, Greg and Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan, were convicted of his murder and federal hate crimes. Vice News correspondent Alexis Johnson joined CBS News to discuss Arbery's death.
Trump legal issue roundup | Feb. 19, 2024
Donald Trump will likely appeal the ruling made in his civil fraud case last Friday that would force him to pay over $354 million in fines. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on where things stand with some of the former president's legal cases.
Helicopter carrying Iranian president had "hard landing," search underway
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was traveling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province when the helicopter was forced to land due to weather. A rescue is underway.
Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged assault seen in 2016 video
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Why tech billionaires are trying to create a new California city
A group of Silicon Valley investors is behind the purchase of some 60,000 acres of farmland, as part of an ambitious plan to build a brand-new walkable city in the nation's most car-centric state. But will voters approve?
Hungary's far-right PM Viktor Orbán has made "some smart decisions," Sen. J.D. Vance says
The Ohio Republican has previously praised Orbán's approach to state universities in Hungary, saying his way could be the model for eliminating what he views as a left-wing bias at American universities.
Abortion access finds wide support, but inflation, immigration fears propel Trump
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
U.S. and Saudi Arabia near potentially historic security deal
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam on Saturday to discuss a potentially historic bilateral agreement between the two nations.
706 people named Kyle descend on Texas town for world record attempt
When 706 people named Kyle in the same place is not enough.
11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city's downtown area late on Saturday night.
Child among 3 killed in western New York after vehicle hit by Amtrak train
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls when it hit a Dodge truck Friday evening in North Tonawanda, N.Y.
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706 people named Kyle descend on Texas town for world record attempt
When 706 people named Kyle in the same place is not enough.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. J.D. Vance and Sen. Gary Peters join Margaret Brennan.
11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city's downtown area late on Saturday night.
Gates says campus protesters "don't know much of that history" in Middle East
"What has gone on, transpired between Israel and the Palestinians going back decades is very complex, very difficult," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on "Face the Nation."
Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged assault seen in 2016 video
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
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Samsung trolls Apple after failed iPad Pro "crush" ad
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
Dow closes above 40,000 for first time, notching new milestone
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Chevy Bolt owners win $150 million settlement after EVs caught fire
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against joining the UAW
Employees of the German luxury car maker reject membership in the United Auto Workers after a contentious campaign.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. J.D. Vance and Sen. Gary Peters join Margaret Brennan.
Gates says campus protesters "don't know much of that history" in Middle East
"What has gone on, transpired between Israel and the Palestinians going back decades is very complex, very difficult," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Sen. J.D. Vance on "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. J.D. Vance, Republican of Ohio, that aired on May 19, 2024.
Transcript: Chris Krebs on "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Chris Krebs, the former director of CISA and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, that aired on May 19, 2024.
Transcript: Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., that aired on May 19, 2024.
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Map shows states where COVID is "likely growing"
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
What is hypochlorous acid? The trendy skin care ingredient, explained
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Surgery patients at lower risk with women doctors, more research shows
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
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US troops to complete withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says
American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September.
At least 27 killed in central Gaza airstrike as U.S. envoy visits the region
At least 27 people, mainly women and children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza.
Helicopter carrying Iranian president had "hard landing," search underway
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was traveling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province when the helicopter was forced to land due to weather. A rescue is underway.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia near potentially historic security deal
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam on Saturday to discuss a potentially historic bilateral agreement between the two nations.
Stefanik rebukes Biden, praises Trump in address to Israeli parliament
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York excoriated Biden over a paused weapons shipment to Israel in her address to the Knesset.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged assault seen in 2016 video
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A Monopoly on fun
Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success.
Martha Stewart on how to throw a garden tea party
The lifestyle entrepreneur and host of "Martha Gardens" offers tips on preparing a delicious afternoon tea.
Courteney Cox: Designing woman
After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursued modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica in the sitcom "Friends." Now she's an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home.
Courteney Cox: Designing woman
After studying design and architecture in college, Courteney Cox pursed modeling and acting, and is forever identifiable as "neat freak" Monica Geller in the classic sitcom "Friends." Now she's also an entrepreneur, creating a line of scented products for the home. She talks with correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about why she was inspired to create Homecourt's cleaning and beauty products; her strong bonds with her "Friends" castmates; and about her early big break, appearing in a Bruce Springsteen music video.
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Behind the wheel of a $3 million car
The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes inside the design of a machine that shuns the mundane.
TikTok influencers sue U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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.
Samsung trolls Apple after failed iPad Pro "crush" ad
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
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Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
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11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city's downtown area late on Saturday night.
Was death of a doctor's wife an accident or staged to look like one?
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
3 killed, 3 wounded in early-morning shooting in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a "very chaotic scene."
Video appears to show Diddy assaulting ex in 2016
Disturbing video obtained by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs pushing, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports.
Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years
David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
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Blue Origin launches first Black astronaut candidate 60 years after rejection
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Launch of Boeing's hard-luck Starliner delayed yet again
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
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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.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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Peters: Take every poll with a "grain of salt"
Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan, the chair of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, tells "Face the Nation" that he believes Democrats can be elected to the Senate from Arizona and Florida. "I take every poll with a grain of salt," Peters said.
U.S. "could learn" from Orbán on some issues, Vance says
Republican Sen. J.D. Vance tells "Face the Nation," who has praised Hungary's authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's response to university dissident in the past, tells "Face the Nation" that while he is "not endorsing every single thing that Viktor Orban has ever done," the far-right leader has made "some smart decisions that we could learn from in the United States."
Gates: Not going to "go there" about voting for Trump in 2024
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who is currently the chancellor at William and Mary College, tells "Face the Nation" that "I'm not even going to begin to go there" about voting for former President Donald Trump in 2024, who he has written has "disdain for allies, fondness for authoritarian leaders, erratic behavior undermined his credibility."
Krebs: AI election threat will be a "steady drumbeat"
Chris Krebs, the former director of CISA and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, tells "Face the Nation" that while there likely will not be a "one single catastrophic AI-enabled event" threatening the 2024 election, he foresees a "steady drumbeat where we, where the voters, the public are just going to lose confidence and trust in the overarching information ecosystem."
Markarova: "No such thing as fast enough" in supplying weapons
Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation" that while the U.S. is supplying weapons, "there is no such thing as fast enough when we are up against such a bad enemy and we have to catch up for such a long pause in weapons ordering."