John Dickerson's Notebook: A week of anguish
John Dickerson reflects on a dramatic week in Washington and how the anguish could transform the future for the better
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Flake, Coons on Kavanaugh's "angry" testimony on Capitol Hill
In an interview airing on Sunday's "60 Minutes," Flake and Coons discuss their pivotal roles in delaying a vote on Kavanaugh's nomination
Sens. Flake, Coons on Kavanaugh testimony
Brett Kavanaugh's response to Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against him led to questions about his judicial temperament. Sens. Jeff Flake and Chris Coons told "60 Minutes" what they thought about Kavanaugh's testimony. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT on CBS.
Jeff Flake, Chris Coons on Brett Kavanaugh's "angry" Senate testimony
"The statement in the beginning, I thought was pretty raw but in keeping with someone who had been unjustly accused," said Flake.
Accuser's friend clarifies statement about alleged assault by Kavanaugh
Leland Keyser sends letter to the Judiciary Committee reiterating that while she doesn't remember the party in question, she believes Ford
More than 20 million people watched Brett Kavanaugh hearing
Millions of people watched Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's emotional testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday
Inside Friday's Kavanaugh confirmation vote
Alexander Bolton is a senior reporter covering Senate affairs for The Hill. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the stunning events that unfolded at Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation vote on Friday. Sen. Jeff Flake shocked Washington when he demanded the committee delay the full Senate vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation until the FBI could investigate the allegations against him.
Trump orders limited FBI probe of Kavanaugh
President Trump is calling on the FBI to launch an investigation into his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. The investigation into sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh came at the request of Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake – a key vote in the confirmation. The panel passed Kavanaugh's nomination out of committee Friday, but agreed to Flake's request to delay a final vote to allow time for an investigation. Errol Barnett reports.
Behind the scenes of Jeff Flake's decision to call for an FBI probe into Kavanaugh allegations
Prayer, family advice, and conversations with a Democratic senator and the deputy attorney general inspired Flake to call for a delay in confirming Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh vote delayed
The White House Friday ordered an FBI investigation into allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Joining CBSN to discuss are CBSN political contributor, Democratic strategist, and founding partner at 270 Strategies, Lynda Tran; and CBSN political contributor, Boston Herald columnist, and politics editor at NHJournal.com, Michael Graham.
Brett Kavanaugh says he will "continue to cooperate" as FBI probe ordered
Trump ordered an FBI investigation after Sen. Flake called for a week-long delay on a vote to allow for an investigation into allegations against Kavanaugh
Trump orders FBI to conduct "supplemental investigation" into Kavanaugh
The president granted the Senate Judiciary Committee's request for FBI involvement, but "must be limited in scope and completed in less than one week"
What happens next with Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination
Sen. Jeff Flake called for a delay of the floor vote to confirm Kavanaugh unless an FBI investigation is conducted
Dramatic committee vote on Kavanaugh
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, made a last-minute call for a one-week delay to the final vote on Brett Kavanaugh to allow for an FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations. Jeff Glor anchors with correspondents Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe on Capitol Hill.
Trump on Flake request to delay Kavanaugh vote
President Trump said Friday he's open to whatever the Senate wants to do, after Sen. Jeff Flake called for a one-week delay in the floor vote on Brett Kavanaugh to allow for an FBI investigation. Watch the president's remarks.
Senators react to Brett Kavanaugh confirmation vote outside of Judiciary Committee hearing
While senators testified inside the Judiciary Committee hearing, some Democrats left in protest and spoke to reporters outside
Sen. Flake confronted by protesters
After Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, announced plans to vote for Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court, he was stopped by protesters in a Capitol Hill elevator. "You're telling all women that they don't matter, that they should just stay quiet," one woman cried. "You're telling me that my assault doesn't matter ... and that you're going to let people who do these things into power."
Flake confronted by protesters after saying he'll vote to confirm Kavanaugh
The GOP senator was a key swing vote in Kavanaugh's confirmation process
Flake on Ford allegation
Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake criticized President Trump on the Senate floor on Wednesday for doubting Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's sexual assault accusation against Brett Kavanaugh. Jeff Mason, White House correspondent for Reuters, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss if the White House is concerned ahead of Thursday's hearing.
Sen. Flake speaks on Kavanaugh accusations
In a speech on the Senate floor, the Arizona Republican urged his colleagues to keep an open mind ahead of Thursday's hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.
Jeff Flake discusses allegations against Brett Kavanaugh on Senate floor
Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual misconduct by three women
Kavanaugh accuser wants FBI investigation
In a letter sent to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers say an FBI investigation would serve as a first step in the process to their client testifying in public. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest reaction from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Kavanaugh, accuser set for dramatic showdown but some Dems balk
Both slated to testify before Senate panel Monday, though some Democrats charge GOP is rushing the process
Jeff Flake on Kavanaugh confirmation: "We can't vote until we hear more"
"I'm not comfortable moving ahead with the vote on Thursday if we have not heard her side of the story or explored this further," Flake told the Washington Post
John McCain's death shadows Republican primary in Arizona
Three Republicans are vying to replace Sen. Jeff Flake, who is retiring after his fierce criticism of Trump made his political future in the state untenable
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in motion to dismiss New York criminal case
Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.
Hunter Biden's federal gun case dismissed after being pardoned by his father
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
South Korea lifts martial law order, president urged to resign
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.
Chad Chronister, Trump's pick to lead DEA, withdraws from consideration
Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
Trial for man charged in murder of Cash App founder set to go to jury
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
This House seat is still undecided more than 3 weeks after Election Day
CBS News projects Republicans will hold onto control of the House, although the majority will be slim.
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Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
Hunter Biden's federal gun case dismissed after being pardoned by his father
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.
Donald Trump Jr. joins e-commerce company, sending its shares up 270%
PublicSquare, which describes itself as catering to "patriotic Americans," is adding the son of President-elect Donald Trump Jr. to its board.
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Donald Trump Jr. joins e-commerce company, sending its shares up 270%
PublicSquare, which describes itself as catering to "patriotic Americans," is adding the son of President-elect Donald Trump Jr. to its board.
Blue Ridge Beef recalls Puppy Mix over salmonella risk
Federal regulators say puppy food sold by Blue Ridge Beef in seven states tested positive for salmonella.
Travel Tuesday offers big savings for those who missed Cyber Monday
From plane tickets to car rentals, the travel-themed discount day offers once-in-a-year deals. Here's what to know.
U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.
Frontier to introduce first-class seating. Here's what it will look like.
Frontier is adding premium seating tier to its offerings. Here's what it will look like, and when it will be available.
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Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
Hunter Biden's federal gun case dismissed after being pardoned by his father
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
Chad Chronister, Trump's pick to lead DEA, withdraws from consideration
Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
Some GOP senators seem tepid on Hegseth nomination as allegations pile up
The concern could put another one of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks at risk of falling short of the support needed for confirmation.
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Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started
Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says.
Here's how holiday drinking can affect your health, according to a doctor
Estimates show Americans drink twice as much during the holiday season as they normally do. Here's how the extra alcohol can impact your health.
Kids worked overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well
A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.
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.
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U.S. charges Chinese national for exporting guns and ammo to North Korea
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
Trump says he will attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris this weekend
Notre Dame is set to reopen this weekend after a 2019 fire, with a grand celebration.
South Korea lifts martial law order, president urged to resign
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
Treasure trove of Roman coins found during construction in U.K.
The stash of over 1,300 coins has become known as the Worcestershire Conquest Hoard.
Iran frees rapper Toomaj Salehi months after death sentence overturned
Iran has released dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi more than two years after his backing of women's rights protests over Mahsa Amini's death landed him in prison.
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British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.
Extended interview: Selena Gomez
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter-actress-entrepreneur Selena Gomez opens up to correspondent Tracy Smith about her experiences graduating from Disney Channel programs to her latest film, “Emilia Pérez,” and her series “Only Murders in the Building”; how rejection fueled her ambition and subsequent success; her revealing documentary, “My Mind & Me,” in which she discusses her physical and mental health struggles; and of life beyond social media.
"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Oprah Winfrey selects "Small Things Like These" as new book blub pick
Oprah Winfrey's new book club selection, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan, explores courage and compassion in 1985 Ireland.
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Most common passwords of 2024 revealed
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
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.
Company pilots drone food delivery service
In California, a company is running a pilot program for drone food delivery. Itay Hod takes a look at how the service works.
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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Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
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.
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Defense for Nima Momeni claims Bob Lee did drugs with murder weapon
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim and Cash App founder Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Daniel Penny trial jury deliberates
The jury is deliberating in Daniel Penny's trial for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway back in 2023. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Ex-ballerina convicted of killing husband gets 20 years in "Black Swan" case
The case drew national attention, with some comparing Ashley Benefield to the protagonist of the 2010 film "Black Swan."
Feds say man in U.S. sent guns to North Korea
Shenghua Wen, a Chinese national living in California, has been charged by federal law enforcement for allegedly shipping guns and ammunition to North Korea. Prosecutors allege Wen received $2 million from North Korean agents to purchase the equipment, according to a complaint.
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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.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
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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Reaction to Pete Hegseth's latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his attorney have denied any wrongdoing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane report on the mixed response from GOP senators.
South Korean president lifts martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his martial law order just hours after he announced that the country would be subject to military rule. The country's parliament voted to reject the president's initial declaration. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd breaks it down.
Deputies hailed as heroes for fiery home rescue
Two sheriff's deputies are being praised for their courage in their rescue of two children who were trapped in a backyard when a home caught fire this weekend in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. The deputies tore a fence apart piece by piece to reach the siblings. Alan Gionet has more on the dramatic rescue.
Stellantis and Intel CEOs resign
A record number of CEOs have left their roles in 2024, according to an analysis by a career transitioning firm. Stellantis and Intel's CEOs contributed to the trend this week as the companies face declining stock prices. Andy Challenger, senior vice president of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
North Carolina still recovering amid the cold
Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as they wait for more aid. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports.