Survivor of Walmart mass shooting sues company for $50M
Employee who survived massacre claims she had complained about shooter and says he should have been fired.
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$10 million settlement announced in heatstroke death of teen player
Imani Bell collapsed on Aug. 13, 2019, after running up the football stadium steps during required conditioning drills for the girls' basketball team, her family said.
Judge rejects Jen Psaki's effort to quash subpoena
A judge in Virginia has refused to quash a subpoena issued to Psaki seeking her deposition in a lawsuit filed by Missouri and Louisiana.
U.S. moves to shield Saudi crown prince in journalist killing
The Biden administration says Saudi Arabia's crown prince should be shielded from lawsuits over his role in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist.
Gabby Petito's family awarded $3 million in wrongful death lawsuit
A lawyer for Petito's parents called it "an arbitrary number" but that the Gabby Petito Foundation would benefit from whatever amount is collected.
"Zombie Debt": Homeowners face foreclosure on old mortgages
"I don't even know these people because they never contacted me," said one homeowner facing $130,000 in debt.
Trump's lawsuit against Jan. 6 committee
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss former President Donald Trump's lawsuit challenging a subpoena from the House January 6 committee.
Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Lawsuit alleges Commanders and NFL colluded
A lawsuit filed by Washington, D.C.’s attorney general alleges the Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell colluded to deceive the team’s fanbase about an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.
D.C. attorney general sues Commanders
The attorney general for the District of Columbia on Wednesday sued the Washington Commanders football team, its owner Dan Snyder, the NFL, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, accusing them of colluding in an effort to lie to fans about an investigation into the team’s workplace culture. Megan Imbert, a former team employee, spoke with CBS News about what she experienced and witnessed.
Commanders, Roger Goodell sued for "colluding to deceive" D.C. residents
The attorney general for the District of Columbia says his office is filing a civil consumer protection lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Warren Beatty accused of coercing teen girl into sex in 1973 in new lawsuit
Kristina Charlotte Hirsch alleges in the suit that she met the actor on a movie set when she was 14 or 15 years old.
Drake and 21 Savage sued for using fake Vogue magazine cover
The rappers promoted their new album "Her Loss" by distributing a faux Vogue magazine cover in major cities.
Judge throws out lawsuit alleging election violations in Detroit
Judge Tim Kenny said a Republican candidate for secretary of state failed to produce any evidence of violations.
Ex-housekeeper for Jeff Bezos files discrimination lawsuit
Former housekeeper for the Amazon founder alleges workers were forced to climb out a laundry room window to get to a bathroom.
Arizona woman sues city after arrest for feeding homeless
Norma Thornton has been feeding Bullhead City's homeless since 2018 but was arrested for doing so last March, lawsuit states.
Parents suing over son's death say he left a to-do list: "Stop taking kratom"
Ethan Pope, 23, was found dead on the kitchen floor in his apartment last December with his puppy by his side.
Wisconsin judge rules partial addresses won't be allowed on mail-in ballots
She rejected an attempt backed by liberals to allow absentee ballots with an incomplete witness address to be counted, saying it would disrupt the status quo.
Early in-person voting starts in Wisconsin as lawsuits over ballots continue
In-person early voting has begun in the battleground state of Wisconsin amid lawsuits affecting which ballots can be counted or tossed, recently ordered bans on drop boxes, and restrictions on who can return ballots.
Woman sues L'Oreal, claiming hair products tied to cancer
In a federal lawsuit, the woman alleges that her uterine cancer diagnosis was caused by prolonged use of hair straightening products sold by L'Oreal.
Dominion Voting Systems pursues lawsuits
The CEO of Dominion Voting Systems spoke out on "60 Minutes" as the company pursues multiple defamation lawsuits, seeking billions of dollars in damages, over false claims about its role in the 2020 election. Roy Gutterman, a professor and director of the Newhouse School's Tully Center for Free Speech at Syracuse University, joins CBS News to discuss those lawsuits.
RNC sues Google over email spam filters
The RNC has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Google, alleging the company has been suppressing its email solicitations ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
Writer E. Jean Carroll accused Trump of defamation for saying she was "totally lying" about a sexual assault allegation.
New Jersey joins states suing fossil fuel giants over climate change
The lawsuit claims businesses not only failed to warn the public, but "launched public-relations campaigns to sow doubts" over the impact of burning oil and gas.
Trump's legal troubles come to a head in New York
The cases have drawn out for years, both civil and criminal, state and federal — and "it's not a total coincidence that it's all coming together at once."
Jimmy Carter, former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at age 100
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
Suspect in Christmas market attack has signs of mental illness, official says
Germany's interior minister said the man charged in the deadly attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg had "striking signs of a pathological psyche."
Finnish police report massive clue in suspected undersea cable sabotage
Police in Finland probing damage to undersea cables say a shadowy Russia-linked ship may have dragged its anchor for more than 60 miles.
Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on Jan. 9
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden.
Court rejects Trump's challenge of sexual abuse verdict in Carroll case
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
5 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Gas prices recede and could continue dropping in 2025, forecast finds
Drivers across most of the U.S. are catching a break as the year 2024 comes to a close, although prices remain painfully high in some states.
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Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
Gas prices recede and could continue dropping in 2025, forecast finds
Drivers across most of the U.S. are catching a break as the year 2024 comes to a close, although prices remain painfully high in some states.
Jimmy Carter's extraordinary life in pictures
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
Appeals court rejects Trump's challenge of sexual abuse verdict in Carroll case
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
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Gas prices recede and could continue dropping in 2025, forecast finds
Drivers across most of the U.S. are catching a break as the year 2024 comes to a close, although prices remain painfully high in some states.
Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
More than 9 million workers are getting a raise on Jan. 1. Here's where.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
Book excerpt: "The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World" by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
The journalist-editor explains how special economic zones, tax havens, and free ports are carving up the planet for the highest bidders – and leaving millions of people worse off.
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
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Jimmy Carter's extraordinary life in pictures
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
Appeals court rejects Trump's challenge of sexual abuse verdict in Carroll case
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
U.S. sends more aid to Ukraine, likely last tranche of Biden's administration
President Biden said the U.S. will "work relentlessly" to strengthen Ukraine during his final days in office.
Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on Jan. 9
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
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Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"We should have learned our lesson from COVID" for bird flu testing, Dr. Leana Wen says
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
Norovirus is surging in parts of the U.S. this winter, CDC data show
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
How horses can help mental and physical health
Horse-powered therapy at the Legacy Ranch outside of Chicago has helped people with mental, occupational and physical challenges on their road to recovery. Charlie De Mar reports on how the ranch is literally and physically getting folks back on the horse.
FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
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Suspect in Christmas market attack has signs of mental illness, official says
Germany's interior minister said the man charged in the deadly attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg had "striking signs of a pathological psyche."
5 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
More questions than answers over cause of South Korea plane crash
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded down the runway and crashed in a fireball in South Korea, and investigators are just beginning the process of figuring out why.
Shark kills tourist, injures another off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The Red Sea is a major tourist destination whose marine life make it popular with divers.
Israel faces calls to free Gaza hospital chief held as Hamas suspect
Israeli forces raided northern Gaza's last hospital and detained its director as a purported Hamas suspect. U.N. officials say he must be freed immediately.
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5 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, star of sitcom "Alice" and Tony Award winner, dies at 87
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
The Book Report: Ron Charles on the best books of 2024
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.
The Book Report: Ron Charles on the best books of 2024
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.
Top movies of 2024
"Sunday Morning" checks out the top-grossing films of the past year.
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Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
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 features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
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"Gone Girl" kidnapper Matthew Muller charged in 2009 Mountain View, Palo Alto home invasions
The man convicted in the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins, a case highlighted by the Netflix documentary "American Nightmare," is facing new charges for a different case.
7 tons of cocaine found buried underneath farm, video shows
Police said they launched the operation when they detected two suspicious speedboats in the area.
Chinese teen gets life sentence for classmate's "particularly cruel" murder
A court in China has sentenced a teen boy to life in prison for murdering his classmate, capping a case that sparked debate over the treatment of juvenile offenders.
15 bodies found in Mexican region plagued by drug cartel violence
Mexico's cartel-related violence is concentrated in or along drug trafficking routes, borders and ports of entry.
How a Texas mom became a witness in her own death investigation
Prosecutors believed Maria Muñoz's death was suspicious, but they weren't sure if she had died by suicide, from an accidental overdose or if she had been murdered.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
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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 Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
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The most stunning images of 2024
Images from the eclipse, the Olympics in Paris and the attempted assassination of President-elect Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, stand out among the most impactful captured moments of the year. Jeffrey Henson Scales, a photography editor at The New York Times, joins CBS News with his team's top picks of the year.
Deadly storms across several states
Newly-built homes were decimated by a potential tornado in New Caney, Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen reports the deadly storm damage, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest weather forecast.
Boeing stocks suffered in 2024
Boeing stocks fell after news emerged of a plane crash in South Korea that killed 179 people. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the company's year filled with controversial incidents.
Expert on South Korean plane crash
It could take years until more details emerge about what caused the South Korean plane crash that killed 179 people. Robert Sumwalt, the former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, joined CBS News with more.
Remembering Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Americans are remembering Carter for his impact on foreign policy and his humanitarian work after his presidency. CBS News' Mark Strassmann, Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe report.