Judge denies bond for Atlanta man who fatally shot wife in SUV
Prosecutors alleged Tex McIver killed his wife because he needed her money to cover his expenses. Defense attorneys disputed that.
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Voters react to Herschel Walker reports
Georgia voters are reacting to the report that Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for an ex's abortion, which he denies. Walker and his opponent, Democratic incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock, held campaign events Thursday. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joins us to discuss what voters have to say about the controversy.
Herschel Walker denies new abortion allegations
An unnamed woman who claimed in a report by The Daily Beast that Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for her abortion now also says she is the mother of one of Walker's several children. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discussed how this may affect the race.
Woman says she is mother of Herschel Walker's child
A woman who claims Georgia Senate hopeful Herschel Walker paid for her abortion in 2009 says she is also the mother of one of his children. Walker has denied the abortion allegation. Nikole Killion has the details.
Herschel Walker faces abortion controversy
Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker continued to deny allegations he paid for a woman's abortion. The Daily Beast reports that the woman making the allegations also says she is the mother of one of his children. CBS News politics reporter Aaron Navarro joins Nancy Cordes on "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest in the closely-watched Senate race.
Herschel Walker "not deterred" by scandal
Senate candidate Herschel Walker says he is not deterred by the latest revelation in an alleged abortion scandal. The Georgia Republican says the entire controversy is politically motivated. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
What to know about Georgia's pivotal Senate race
The former University of Georgia football star and Heisman winner is in a tight race to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Georgia Senate race heats up
Georgia Republican Herschel Walker is fighting back against allegations he paid for an abortion for his former girlfriend in 2009. Robert Costa reports.
Walker denies allegation he paid for an abortion
Herschel Walker, the Georgia Republican nominee for Senate, has denied an allegation made in a report by The Daily Beast that he paid for a woman he was dating to have an abortion back in 2009. Plus, in 2021, the National Archives warned attorneys for former President Donald Trump about missing White House documents. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, report on the latest.
Herschel Walker denies he paid for abortion
Herschel Walker, the Republican candidate in Georgia's Senate race, is denying a report that he paid for an ex-girlfriend's abortion in 2009. Walker is staunchly anti-abortion. His son, Christian Walker, is denouncing his campaign. Robert Costa has the details.
Herschel Walker denies paying for abortion
Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker is denying a report in The Daily Beast that said he paid for a former girlfriend's abortion in 2009. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano to discuss the controversy.
Rise in threats toward election workers
The FBI says seven states are seeing more threats to election workers ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues explains where the threats are coming from and their credibility.
Herschel Walker denies abortion allegations
New reporting from The Daily Beast alleges that Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for his ex-girlfriend's abortion back in 2009. Walker, who has called for a ban on abortion, denies the allegation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the story.
Herschel Walker denies paying for a girlfriend's abortion in 2009
The Daily Beast reports that he did. The GOP Georgia Senate candidate has been an adamant opponent of abortion rights, with no exceptions.
Nevada, Georgia races could tilt Senate
Former President Donald Trump rallied for Michigan Republicans over the weekend as the midterms heat up. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more on how the former president's appearance landed with voters, and how Senate races in Nevada and Georgia could become key to winning power in Congress.
Gubernatorial races heat up as midterms near
State gubernatorial races are heating up just 39 days until the election. CBS News Political Director Fin Gomez has the latest on high-stakes races in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Texas.
Hurricane Ian heading to South Carolina coast
Hurricane Ian is barreling down on the South Carolina coast with life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds expected. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson joins Anne-Marie Green to share the latest update from the National Hurricane Center.
How to help victims of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian knocked out Cuba's power grid, devastated millions in Florida and is now on its way up the East Coast.
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Georgia and the Carolinas brace as Ian strengthens back to Category 1 hurricane; Limited resources available for tourists stuck at travel destinations
Tracking Ian: Hurricane warning for South Carolina
Michael Brennan, the acting deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBS News with the latest forecast for Ian, which is now a tropical storm but could strengthen again as it moves toward South Carolina after hitting Florida.
Georgia mayor who took office in June killed in motocross wreck
Perry Bell, 54, wrecked and was struck by another rider, the coroner said.
Russians flee after Putin's military order
Thousands of Russians are fleeing the country to avoid being drafted into the war in Ukraine, with lines of people and vehicles at Russia's border checkpoints. BBC News correspondent Rayhan Demytrie joins CBS News to discuss how Russians feel about the Kremlin's recent military mobilization order and how far many are willing to go to avoid fighting in Ukraine.
Economy, character shaping heated Georgia races
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds two very close races in Georgia. The Senate race between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker is shaping up as a clash between personality and partisan politics. In the race for governor, the economy is driving voters, giving Republican Gov. Brian Kemp an edge over Democratic rival Stacey Abrams. Nikole Killion has more.
The key midterm races in the battleground state of Georgia
Midterm races in the battleground state of Georgia are heating up. Incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock faces Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a key Senate race. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined "Red and Blue" to break down the races.
CBS News poll shows tight Senate race in Georgia
The midterm elections are just weeks away, and a new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll in Georgia showed just how tight the Senate race is between incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joined "Red and Blue" to break down the poll.
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
Israel and Hezbollah both claiming ceasefire violations on Day 2
Less than two full days into a ceasefire, Israel's military and Hezbollah were both claiming isolated breaches of the deal.
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
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.
Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from NYC to Paris
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
This is how retailers get you to spend more money
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.
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Iowa man decorates neighbors' homes to celebrate wife's love of Christmas
Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.
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.
How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
'It's a bird! It's a plane!' In Alaska, it's both as pilot delivers turkeys
A resident named Esther Keim has been flying low and slow in a small plane over rural parts of south-central Alaska, dropping frozen turkeys to those who can't simply run out to the grocery store.
Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
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How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
This is how retailers get you to spend more money
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
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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.
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
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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.
Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
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Missing hiker found alive after surviving 6 weeks in Canada wilderness
A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.
Dog found 9 days after escaping from plane at Paris airport
Amalka, a female, slipped out of a carrier cage on November 19 during an unloading operation.
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Tennis star Iga Swiatek gets one-month suspension in doping case
Iga Swiatek is a 23-year-old from Poland who was ranked No. 1 most of the past two seasons but is now at No. 2.
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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.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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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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Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
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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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Stormy weather whips up dangerous conditions
It was a wet and chilly Thanksgiving in the Northeast, with some places getting up to three inches of rain. Snow was in the forecast for upstate New York and New England, while the Great Lakes region was bracing to be buried under several feet in the coming days. Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Trump, Sheinbaum hold call after tariff threat
President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke Wednesday following Trump's declaration earlier this week that he planned to institute a 25% tariff on both Mexico and Canada immediately after taking office. Trump and Sheinbaum did not appear to be on the same page regarding the outcome of their conversation. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Nov. 28, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Nancy Cordes.
Man decorates neighbors' homes to honor wife
John Reichart loves Christmas, but there's something else he loves more: His wife of 53 years, Joan. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's four years ago, and since then, the Marine veteran has made it his mission to keep making her memories. Nancy Cordes has the story.
Giving thanks for a special home in America
This Thanksgiving, CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell introduces us to a family who is spending their holiday giving thanks to not only their family, but the special place they call home.