Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion restrictions
It's the court's first major abortion rights decision since two Trump appointees have taken the bench.
It's the court's first major abortion rights decision since two Trump appointees have taken the bench.
In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana restrictions that could have forced many abortion clinics to close by requiring doctors have hospital admitting privileges. Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, joins CBSN to discuss the impact.
The Gulf Coast fishing industry is struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is also exacting a high cost from Minnesota hog and soy farmers. CBS News is chronicling what has changed for the lives of residents of some of the biggest battleground states in 2020 amid the coronavirus outbreak. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Tim Perry and Jack Turman join CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss their reporting.
"It was just like a vacuum cleaner sucking the money out of the bank," said the owner of oldest continually operated oyster company in the U.S.
Tropical storm Cristobal made landfall Sunday, submerging entire neighborhoods and spinning two tornadoes. The storm has since been downgraded to a tropical depression, but forecasters said some parts of Louisiana and Mississippi could get as much as a foot of rain with storm surges of up to five feet. Jade Cunningham reports.
Tropical-force winds will continue along the Gulf Coast from southeast Louisiana to Mississippi and Alabama, while storm surge and heavy rainfall is expected from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.
Tropical Storm Cristobal is nearing Louisiana's Gulf Coast and nearly 9 million people are under tropical storm warnings. A state of emergency has been declared in the state. Cristobal could drop up to a foot of rain.
The storm is expected to slowly strengthen until it makes landfall, expected Sunday night along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Cristobal is growing stronger as it churns towards the Gulf Coast, already causing massive mudslides in Mexico and Central America. Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency as the system threatens to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday. Jeff Berardelli explains the forecast.
A new study shared exclusively with CBS News shows abortion access could be heavily restricted in more than a dozen states depending on the Supreme Court's decision in June Medical Services v. Russo.
The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on a Louisiana abortion law that could force clinics to close their doors. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to discuss how that ruling could have an impact in more than a dozen other states as well.
Mason Hereford, chef and owner of Turkey and the Wolf sandwich shop in New Orleans, was nominated for his first James Beard Award on Monday. Jamie Wax speaks to the chef about his story, and how he has rewritten the rules of the modern dining experience with his eye-popping and satisfying culinary creations.
New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. All major concerts have been canceled, and the streets are no longer buzzing with the musical sounds the city is known for. The artists of New Orleans have found a way to continue entertaining audiences with live streamed online concerts, some right outside of their homes in the driveway and others playing to empty streets from balconies. Mireya Villarreal speaks to some of these musicians about their creative new performances.
State Republican lawmakers criticized Governor John Bel Edwards' decision to extend his stay-at-home order through May 15.
A Michigan family lost three members across two generations to the coronavirus. Minnie Head, died along with two of her daughters, just two weeks apart. All three attended the same church. In Louisiana, a 39-year-old married father of two, Keenan Duffy, died on April 14, having battled the virus after he also took his mother to the same hospital when she contracted the virus -- though it is unknown where he contracted it himself. David Begnaud hears from members of the two families about their loved ones' stories.
A Facebook livestream from Life Tabernacle Church on Sunday showed Tony Spell walking among more than 100 congregants.
The slain officer had been on the job for 21 years. A 36-year-old suspect is in custody after a nearly four-hour standoff in which he was barricaded inside a home.
Eight states have tried blocking abortion during the COVID-19 outbreak. Most have been blocked by courts.
At least six people were killed in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana.
Unlike in the South, governors in 17 states have formed regional coalitions to coordinate an easing of restrictions imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Video shows a white bus accelerating in reverse and stopping just a few feet away from a man carrying a sign in front of the church.
Louisiana and Oregon were the only two states that allowed for non-unanimous convictions for some crimes.
Part of the strain of the coronavirus pandemic is the inability of families to visit their loved ones in the hospital. Now, a hospice agency has opened a unit in a Louisiana hospital that allows families to say goodbye safely. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Photojournalist Chris Granger captures a moment in time in the Big Easy, when the city became subsumed by the coronavirus pandemic
A week after one of the biggest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history, more tornadoes are likely again on Sunday.
The House task force investigating the shooting said in the report that there were "stunning security failures" leading up to the shooting.
Death row inmate Robert Roberson didn't appear before Texas state lawmakers after his execution was halted last week.
Donald Trump's plans could undermine Social Security's financial stability and lead to a large benefits cut, nonpartisan think tank says.
President Biden is "deeply concerned" by the possible leak of U.S. intelligence documents regarding Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, spokesman John Kirby said Monday.
Here are the races to watch as the two parties fight to win the Senate majority. Democrats have little room for losses in the 2024 elections.
Michael Cohen, who was one of former President Donald Trump's closest legal advisers, pleaded guilty to multiple felonies in 2018.
Exclusive video shows leader of a North Carolina "election integrity" activist group describe a strategy for identifying "suspicious" voters for post-election challenges.
The so-called Central Park Five were exonerated and their convictions tossed out in 2002.
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how a dog rescued just before Hurricane Milton hit Florida is inspiring others to foster and adopt animals.
Judge Sima Patel ruled the effort was mounted too close to Election Day, calling it an "11th hour attempt to disenfranchise" voters.
Chick-fil-A app will feature original animated and cooking shows, scripted podcasts and other content.
Although millions of Medicare recipients could see big drug savings in 2025, many insurers plan to raise their premiums. Here's what to know.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican Congressperson Liz Cheney launched a three-state campaign tour in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday.
President Biden is "deeply concerned" by the possible leak of U.S. intelligence documents regarding Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, spokesman John Kirby said Monday.
Chick-fil-A app will feature original animated and cooking shows, scripted podcasts and other content.
Although millions of Medicare recipients could see big drug savings in 2025, many insurers plan to raise their premiums. Here's what to know.
Harris often cites accurate figures but omits that the pandemic caused manufacturing job losses in Trump's final year in office.
Donald Trump's plans could undermine Social Security's financial stability and lead to a large benefits cut, nonpartisan think tank says.
Girl Scouts USA says charging steeper annual dues will avoid it having to slash programs and services.
Judge Sima Patel ruled the effort was mounted too close to Election Day, calling it an "11th hour attempt to disenfranchise" voters.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican Congressperson Liz Cheney launched a three-state campaign tour in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday.
Harris often cites accurate figures but omits that the pandemic caused manufacturing job losses in Trump's final year in office.
President Biden is "deeply concerned" by the possible leak of U.S. intelligence documents regarding Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, spokesman John Kirby said Monday.
Experts say fabricated headlines can mislead the public at a time when facts are crucial.
Although millions of Medicare recipients could see big drug savings in 2025, many insurers plan to raise their premiums. Here's what to know.
Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections.
Brooklinn Khoury was 20 years old when a family member's pet launched at her face and bit off her upper lip.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
President Biden is "deeply concerned" by the possible leak of U.S. intelligence documents regarding Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, spokesman John Kirby said Monday.
Police and prosecutors conspired to cover up the killing of an opponent of a governor, using a blood-stained truck found at the crime scene, federal prosecutors said.
Israeli police say they've "dismantled a spy network" that sent Iran photos and video "of numerous IDF bases across Israel, ports, and energy infrastructure."
King Charles heckled by an Australian senator calling him a "genocidalist" and sneezed on by an alpaca during his official royal tour.
Israel says strikes are targeting a Lebanese financial institution that "directly funds Hezbollah's terror," as thousands of civilians flee their homes.
Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair.
Michael Kosta speaks to "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the 2024 presidential election, hosting "The Daily Show" and his past as a tennis pro.
Damon Wayans Jr. and Damon Wayans Sr. speak to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new CBS sitcom, "Poppa's House." Wayans Sr. plays "Poppa," a happily-divorced radio host whose life is up-ended when his adult son, played by Wayans Jr., moves in next door.
Jennifer Hudson speaks with "CBS Mornings" about her first-ever holiday album and the return of "The Jennifer Hudson Show" for its third season. Hudson's tour "The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience," begins Nov. 24 in Brooklyn.
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into the history of Gershwin's first major work, a piece that melded jazz, classical and orchestral music, and became a fixture of American culture.
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
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.
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
Texas lawmakers did not hear testimony from Robert Roberson Monday. The death row inmate was expected to testify at a Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee hearing just days after his execution was halted. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.
Death row inmate Robert Roberson didn't appear before Texas state lawmakers after his execution was halted last week.
Police and prosecutors conspired to cover up the killing of an opponent of a governor, using a blood-stained truck found at the crime scene, federal prosecutors said.
The seizure "represents the largest amount of drugs seized in a maritime operation, unprecedented in history," the Mexican navy said
Documents obtained by CBS News challenge the claim that a deputy's shooting of Sonya Massey was an isolated incident by one "rogue individual," as the then-sheriff said at the time.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Former President Donald Trump is touring areas in North Carolina where Hurricane Helene hammered entire communities. During his tour, Trump repeated claims that federal aid for survivors is being mishandled. This comes as billionaire Elon Musk ups his efforts to campaign for Trump. CBS News' Libby Cathey reports.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Republican from Wyoming, are touring Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin where they are warning voters against reelecting former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.
Around 1,800 volunteers in North Carolina are apparently monitoring the state's voter rolls for "suspicious" registrations ahead of the 2024 election. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
In 2012, Lesley Stahl reported on a chain of charter schools in the U.S. tied to the teachings of Islamic cleric Fethullah Gülen. Gülen, who later faced accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in Turkey, has died.
Deputy State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel reacted to reports of leaked classified documents apparently detailing Israel's planned response against Iran for their Oct. 1, 2024, attack. Patel also commented on Secretary of State Antony Blinken's next trip to the Middle East and ongoing efforts for an Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal.