Battles over state voting rules set to play out in the courts
Already, several legal challenges to Georgia's sweeping overhaul of its election system have been filed.
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Will Smith pulls film production from Georgia over law
Actor Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua are pulling production of their upcoming film out of Georgia after the state enacted new voting restrictions.
Will Smith movie pulls out of Georgia over new voting law
This is the first major production to leave Georgia and shoot elsewhere because of the new law.
Business leaders push back on voting bills
Leaders from more than 100 of the most powerful companies in the U.S. met virtually this weekend to discuss how to respond to restrictive voting laws passed in various states. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM from Washington with more.
More than 100 corporate leaders meet to discuss state voting laws
Organizers also stressed that the meeting was being put together long before Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell denounced companies' reactions to Georgia's law.
3 officers wounded, 1 suspect dead after police chase in Georgia
At some point, a passenger leaned out and fired a shot into a police vehicle, hitting an officer, the police chief said.
Georgia becomes third state to shut down J&J vaccine site
Dozens have suffered adverse reactions to the shot in three states.
What Georgia's new voting law really does
Georgia's new voting law has sparked a national debate over whether it will actually ensure greater election integrity or suppress the vote. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the facts on what the changes really mean for voters.
New executive actions against gun violence
After the mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia, President Biden is taking his first steps toward fulfilling his campaign promises on gun control. Weijia Jiang reports on what these changes could mean for gun safety in America.
Georgia's voting law compared to Jim Crow
A New York Times opinion piece argues Georgia's new voting law must be understood in its own historical context, as more states consider similar measures. The author of that piece, CBS News political analyst Jamelle Bouie, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with to discuss the law's context and the history of discriminatory laws.
What Georgia's new election law really does — 9 facts
The new law will offer some voters more opportunities for early voting, but it also puts some new restrictions on absentee voting.
Biden moves up vaccine eligibility timeline
President Biden announced Tuesday that April 19 is his administration's new deadline for making all Americans eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
MLB All-Star Game in Colorado?
ESPN and the Associated Press are quoting sources as saying Colorado will host MLB's All-Star Game, which cancelled plans to play in Georgia after that state passed new voting laws the league deemed restrictive. Ed O'Keefe reports.
MLB moving All-Star game to Denver
MLB yanked the game from Atlanta after Georgia passed controversial, sweeping new voting laws. Colorado's governor is Democratic and Democrats control its legislature.
Texas governor won't throw first ptich
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Monday that he would not be throwing the first pitch at the Rangers' game. He said he is protesting MLB's decision to move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta due to Georgia's controversial voting rights law. Katie Johnston of CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth reports.
These companies donated to state lawmakers who backed controversial changes in voting laws
Telecom giant AT&T gave the most — more than $800,000 since 2015, according to watchdog group's analysis.
Atlanta mayor on MLB relocating All-Star game
Major League Baseball is relocating its All-Star Game from Georgia, in response to a controversial new law that opponents say will make it harder for Georgians to vote. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact on her city, plus her response to Governor Brian Kemp doubling down on the law, and the calls to boycott, from both sides.
Corporate giants condemn Georgia voting law
Major corporations are speaking out against Georgia's new voting law, including Coca-Cola and Delta Airlines, both of which are headquartered in Atlanta. Major League Baseball announced it will relocate this season's All-Star game out of the Peach State. Christina Ruffini reports.
MLB moves All-Star Game over Georgia voting law
The league has not yet announced the new location.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson on "The Takeout"
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson joins Major to talk about the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Black Lives Matter movement, Georgia’s new voter restrictions, and athletes’ fight to earn payment from the NCAA on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Texas state Senate advances controversial voting bill
The Texas state Senate has advanced a restrictive new voting bill that would would limit early voting hours, ban drive-through voting and restrict voting by mail. The measure comes after a new voting law in Georgia that President Joe Biden slammed as "Jim Crow on steroids." CBS News chief White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to talk about the growing backlash against GOP efforts to restrict voting.
Voting rights battle hits Texas, other states
The battle over voting rights is moving from Georgia to dozens of other states. Several provisions from some state lawmakers include restricting mail-in voting and limiting dropbox ballots. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Delta CEO opposing new voting law to protect workers' voices
Delta's new statement called the legislation "unacceptable" with CEO Ed Bastian writing to employees that "the entire rationale for this bill was based on a lie."
Georgia has tightened its voting laws. Which states will be next?
Arizona, Florida and Texas are considering legislation that would add more restrictions to voting.
Biden holds first Cabinet meeting
President Biden held his first official Cabinet meeting Thursday, with a specific focus on his newly-released infrastructure plan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
LGBTQ Americans and the 2024 election: "I don't feel welcome here"
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Report: Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with President-elect Donald Trump Friday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Canada's CBC News reported.
S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens and crime
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
Medrick Burnett Jr., Alabama A&M football player, dies after head injury
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and had been hospitalized ever since.
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L.A., a city of immigrants, braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (December 1)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Remains of WWII airman identified 80 years after plane shot down
U.S. Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanford G. Roy was one of several airmen aboard a plane shot down over Germany in April 1944.
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S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
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L.A., a city of immigrants, braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
Report: Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with President-elect Donald Trump Friday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Canada's CBC News reported.
LGBTQ Americans and the 2024 election: "I don't feel welcome here."
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with criminal convictions
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
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.
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Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
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.
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Report: Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with President-elect Donald Trump Friday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Canada's CBC News reported.
Book excerpt: "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021" by Angela Merkel
The former Chancellor of Germany writes about two lives: her early years growing up under a Communist-controlled police state in East Germany, and her years as leader of a nation reunited following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Book excerpt: "The Barn" by Wright Thompson
The author's New York Times bestseller explores the culture of silence that enveloped the Mississippi Delta over the 1955 murder of Emmett Till.
Woman, 2 girls crushed to death outside Gaza bakery amid food shortage
The bodies of two girls and a 50-year-old woman were taken to a hospital where a doctor confirmed that they died from suffocation.
Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
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Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
Birthday surprise for Adriana Diaz
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
"Mornings Memory": Watching TV on your phone
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
Tyler Carson, the "Fiddler on the Rock"
Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.
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.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Firefighter had visited woman found dead in house fire
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
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."
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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
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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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
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Summer music heats up 2024
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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Nov. 29, 2024
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L.A. braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan. But post-election fears are running high in the city. Andres Gutierrez has more.
Shaky Israel-Hezbollah truce holds
Israel and the militant group Hezbollah continued Friday to accuse each other of violating the fragile ceasefire that went into effect earlier this week. In Gaza, however, nothing has changed as Palestinians still face relentless Israeli bombardment. Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.
The first look inside Notre Dame after the fire
The world is getting its first look inside Paris' iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, nearly six years after it was ravaged by a fire. French President Emmanuel Macron took a televised tour Friday of the stunning new interior, eight days ahead of its official reopening.
Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Canadian President Justin Trudeau was expected to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago Friday night in the wake of Trump's threats to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods coming to the U.S. Weijia Jiang has the latest.