Communities push back against Trump's "sanctuary city" threat
Meanwhile, Calif. attorney general filed an amicus brief on behalf of San Francisco against President Trump
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Sessions to sanctuary cities: "Enforce our immigration laws"
Cities that do not comply will no longer be eligible for DOJ grants, Sessions said during a surprise appearance at Monday's White House press briefing
Project Exile
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is hoping to revive a controversial program to fight gun violence. "Project Exile" was first used back in the 1990s but critics say it disproportionately affected low-income African Americans. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss the controversial program.
Democrat to Trump: Expect "massive fight" after firing U.S. attorney
Democrats are criticizing president for firing U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, calling it an effort to sideline critical voices in the judicial branch
U.S. attorney in New York says he was fired
Federal prosecutor Preet Bharara makes announcement amid reports of not complying with request to resign
Poll says majority of Americans want Sessions to resign
The Quinnipiac University poll comes after perjury allegations against Sessions
Report: Civil rights leaders call on Sessions to drop voter fraud probe
President Trump is planning for a blue-ribbon panel to launch a probe into the unfounded claim
Sessions updates Senate testimony on Russian contacts
In his three-page letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sessions doubles down saying his initial answer "was correct"
DOJ No. 2 says he's "not in position" to make decision on special prosecutor yet
After Sessions recused himself from investigations involving Trump campaign, Dep. AG nominee Rod Rosenstein is facing questioning about probe into Trump campaign
Ban's next steps
The Trump administration, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, defended the roll-out of the president's new travel ban against refugees from six Muslim-majority countries. Washington Post political reporter James Hohmann joins CBSN with more.
Poll: Two-thirds want special prosecutor for Russia probe
The numbers, from CNN/ORC, show a large divide on the Russia issue along partisan lines
New cooperation with Russia in anti-ISIS fight looks unlikely
President Trump had said he wanted to work closer with Moscow to defeat the terror group, but insiders say such a plan is far-fetched
Trump claims Obama tapped Trump Tower phones
Trump's tweetstorm about Obama comes as questions surrounding president's contacts with Russia persist
Undercutting AG Sessions' agenda
As the nation's top law enforcement official, Attorney General Jeff Sessions will oversee some of the most contentious cases in the country. But this week he was the controversy. So much turmoil so soon into his tenure could make it harder for him to succeed as the nation's "top cop." Paula Reid reports.
Moscow's man in Washington a true Beltway insider
Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak met with several Trump associates during the campaign, which is coming back to haunt the administration
Trump tweets about Schumer, Pelosi photos with Putin, Russian envoy
President Trump lashed out at top Democrats over their treatment of Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Why hide Russia meeting?
The White House is defending Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who has recused himself from all investigations into potential Trump campaign ties to Russia. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris spoke to CBSN about why Sessions didn't mention his meeting during his confirmation hearing.
Sessions' next steps
Attorney General Jeff Sessions failed to disclose two meetings with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak. However, Sessions insists there was nothing improper about the meetings. Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more on the political fallout.
What Sessions' recusal means
What's the significance of Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision to recuse himself from all investigations related to Russian election meddling? CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest from Washington.
John Dickerson analysis
Top Democrats are calling for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign. Sessions announced Thursday he would recuse himself from all investigations related to Russian meddling during the election. CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins CBSN with the latest on some of the unanswered questions still lingering.
Russia says Trump contacts uproar "resembles a witch hunt"
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says, day after Sessions' recusal from any investigations, that it all smacks of McCarthyism
AG Jeff Sessions fallout
Washington Post political reporter Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the controversy surrounding Attorney General Jeff Sessions not disclosing his meetings with the Russian ambassador and the congressional fight on Obamacare.
Russian envoy Sergey Kislyak
Sergey Kislyak, Russian ambassador to the U.S., is at the center of the controversy surrounding Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The former Alabama senator failed to disclose two meetings with Kislyak during his Senate confirmation hearing. Kislyak has been on the FBI's radar for some time. Jan Crawford reports on the influential ambassador.
Dickerson on AG Sessions' recusal
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Attorney General Jeff Sessions recusing himself from investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential elections.
Trump backs Sessions amid fallout
Touring the Navy's newest ship, President Trump took time to say Attorney General Jeff Sessions did nothing wrong. The former Alabama senator recused himself from the investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election. The president went to a next-generation aircraft carrier to argue that the U.S. must show its power to the world. Margaret Brennan reports.
Jack Smith seeks to dismiss charges against Trump in D.C. election case
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Illegal border crossings on track to reach new Biden-era low
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing delayed until January
Erik and Lyle Menendez made their first Los Angeles court appearance in years after their lawyers requested that a judge review potential new evidence and consider resentencing their first-degree murder convictions for the 1989 killings of their parents.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Watch Live: White woman to be sentenced for fatally shooting Black neighbor
A white woman in Florida with a racist history will be sentenced on Monday for shooting and killing Ajike (A.J.) Owens, her Black neighbor, last year.
Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Charlotte airport workers strike at start of busy holiday travel week
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.
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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Is AI better at planning and booking a vacation than you are?
Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.
Arkansas couple saves dog's life, 85-year-old teacher inspires students
An Arkansas couple sacrifices their wedding fund to save an injured dog, while an 85-year-old teacher in New York continues to inspire generations of students with her passion for teaching.
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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Is AI better at planning and booking a vacation than you are?
Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.
Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan Black Friday strikes
Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.
Macy's says an employee hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Jack Smith seeks to dismiss charges against Trump in D.C. election case
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Biden's legacy bookended by two Trump victories
Biden said four years of Trump would become an "aberrant moment in time." Now his presidency is wedged between his rival's time in power.
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As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
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Lawmakers brawl over deadly train station roof collapse in Serbia
Scuffles and fistfights broke out weeks after a deadly rail station roof collapse that ignited tensions in the Balkan state.
Mystery of serial shoe robber solved when camera catches culprit
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action.
Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy
Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
16 missing after Egyptian tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 16 still missing.
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"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
"Wicked," "Gladiator II" soar at box office
While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
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How AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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.
A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
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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.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Paths for Menendez brothers' freedom
There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.
Watch Live: White woman to be sentenced for fatally shooting Black neighbor
A white woman in Florida with a racist history will be sentenced on Monday for shooting and killing Ajike (A.J.) Owens, her Black neighbor, last year.
Arrest made after woman, baby shot dead in car in Connecticut
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing delayed until January
Erik and Lyle Menendez made a remote court appearance Monday after their attorneys requested that a judge review potential new evidence and consider resentencing in the brothers' first-degree murder convictions for the 1989 killings of their parents.
Menendez Brothers to appear in court
Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, will appear virtually in court Monday for a hearing addressing the brothers' habeas corpus petition that seeks to vacate their murder convictions for lesser charges like manslaughter. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.
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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.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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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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Planes clip wings at Boston airport
Holiday travel for the Thanksgiving weekend has begun and an incident at Boston's Logan Airport may delay some flights. This comes as Charlotte airport workers go on strike. WBTV's Mary Calkins reports.
Markets react to Trump's Bessent pick
The stock market reacted positively to President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, hedge fund CEO Scott Bessent. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
White House on Israel-Hezbollah deal
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby updated reporters on the potential progress in cease-fire talks for a deal between Israel and Hezbollah. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Hezbollah, Israel exchange strikes
Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group exchanged strikes as more news emerges about a potential cease-fire deal. CBS News' Debora Patta reports on the latest in Beirut as multiple deaths are reported.
Trump finalizing Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his second-term Cabinet are coming together as the Senate confirmation process nears before the inauguration occurs. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.