NRA leader's "security retreats" on yacht to Bahamas after school shootings
"This was the one place that I hope could feel safe" Wayne LaPierre said in testimony during NRA bankruptcy trial.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed for hanging anti-trans sign
Greene hung the sign outside her office after Rep. Marie Newman, who has a trans daughter, hung a transgender pride flag outside of her own.
Lawmakers work toward stimulus compromise
President Joe Biden faces a challenging week in Washington as he pushes ahead with the Democrats' nearly $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. But former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial is set to begin Tuesday, threatening to overshadow relief efforts. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest on those topics and more.
PAC pressures GOP senators to convict Trump
Senate Republicans are struggling to maintain a united front heading into the second impeachment trial of former President Trump. Some say they'll wait to hear the evidence before deciding to convict, while others remain firmly against the trial. Republican Accountability Project chairman Bill Kristol joined CBSN to discuss the future of the GOP, including how to handle members who remain staunch Trump supporters.
GOP rep. blasts rare rebuke from House
The House voted to remove Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments because of her past embracing of conspiracy theories. Before the vote, Greene told the House she no longer holds some of those extreme views and now believes school shootings and the 9/11 attacks were real. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports from Washington on Greene's reaction, and CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joined CBSN to discuss what further actions Democrats could take against the lawmaker.
Marjorie Taylor Greene removed from House committee assignments
11 Republicans joined House Democrats in the action against Greene, who embraced a slew of outrageous conspiracy theories.
House ousts Greene from committees
The House voted to expel Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from her two committee assignments over her history of supporting conspiracy theories. On the Senate side, a $1.9 trillion dollar budget framework passed with Vice President Harris casting the deciding vote. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
House strips Greene's committee assignments
All House Democrats and 11 Republicans voted to strip Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments. Kris Van Cleave reports on what those votes mean for the GOP going forward.
House votes to remove Greene from committees
The House voted Thursday to remove Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from her seat on two committees over her comments supporting conspiracy theories. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on that, plus new details about the upcoming impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump.
Marjorie Taylor Greene ousted from committees
Democrats in the House, joined by 11 Republicans, voted to remove Georgia GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from two committees over her support for conspiracy theories. CBS News digital journalist Jessi Mitchell spoke to voters in Greene's district ahead of the vote.
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House votes to remove GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from committee duties; Former President Trump resigns from Screen Actors Guild
Trump's pollster releases report on 2020 loss
A new report released by former President Trump's chief pollster in the 2020 campaign details the reasons behind his election defeat. It shows how he lost support among key groups of voters who disapproved of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and considered him dishonest and untrustworthy. Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt has been covering the story and joins CBSN "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the key findings.
Sen. Cassidy on COVID aid, Greene's comments
Senate Democrats are moving forward with steps to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, even without Republican support, while the White House continues negotiating with GOP senators who favor a smaller package. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the negotiations, plus why he thinks Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is "bad for the conservative movement."
Parkland parent calls Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments "painful"
The Stand with Parkland president warned that the risk of violence is high as schools begin to reopen.
Parkland parent on Greene's comments
Ahead of a House vote on Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, parents of the victims of the Parkland school shooting are calling for her removal from committee assignments. In a letter to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, the group Stand with Parkland wrote it is concerned about her "reluctance to recognize the reality of mass shootings." Tony Montalto, president of Stand with Parkland and the father of a 14-year-old killed in the shooting, joins CBSN to discuss his reaction, and what the organization is working on to help keep schools safe.
Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to GOP colleagues
McCarthy condemned Greene's comments but made no commitment to punishing her for them.
Biden's COVID plan & House GOP infighting
President Biden is pushing forward with his coronavirus relief plan as House Republicans deal with controversy over two of their members: Marjorie Taylor Greene, who's spread extremist conspiracy theories, and Trump critic Liz Cheney. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and "The Fix" editor at the Washington Post Natalie Jennings join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's political news.
House to vote to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees
The House Rules Committee voted to advance a resolution stripping Greene of her committee assignments, setting up a final vote on Thursday.
Republican Party split over congresswomen
The future of the Republican Party seems to be murky as lawmakers split over freshman Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming. In a statement, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell did not mention Greene by name but said the embrace of "loony lies and conspiracy theories are cancer for the Republican Party and our country." CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN AM and breaks down what the party conflict means.
McConnell denounces Greene, defends Cheney
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is publicly denouncing GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying such "loony lies and conspiracy theories are cancer for the Republican Party." He also issued a statement backing Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who is under attack from the right. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN to discuss how the Republican Party is dealing with these issues.
McConnell says Marjorie Taylor Greene is a "cancer" for the GOP
Adding to mounting pressure on House Republicans to move against her, he calls her embrace of conspiracy theories and "loony lies" a "cancer' for GOP.
GOP looks to future of party
The GOP is looking to the future of the party following the Trump presidency. Republican Party donor and CEO of oilfield services company Canary USA Dan Eberhart joins CBSN to talk about divisions within the party and its future.
Concerns over QAnon's impact on politics
QAnon conspiracy theories have taken center stage in recent politics, fueling the insurrection behind the Capitol Hill riot. Critics are concerned that continued misinformation online will lead to more confusion in politics, and more violence. Major Garrett reports.
Cori Bush: Office moved after incident with Marjorie Taylor Greene
"All of this led to my decision to move my office away from Taylor Greene's for the safety of my team," Bush said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene won't resign amid calls for her expulsion
Some Republicans have expressed interest in removing her, but fear the political and security climate if they do so, a source familiar with efforts to pass the resolution tells CBS News.
Helene slams Southeast, leaving over 20 dead and millions without power
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
U.S. charges 3 Iranian hackers who allegedly targeted Trump campaign
Federal prosecutors have charged three Iranian hackers for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign as part of a "wide-ranging" cyber scheme.
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
How the VP debate rules will work for the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Hurricane Helene videos show massive flooding and rescue efforts
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Deadly strikes in Lebanon go on as Netanyahu shifts tone on cease-fire
Israel's leader softens his stance on a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, but deadly strikes in Lebanon continue as he addresses the U.N.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
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USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
How the VP debate rules will work for the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Hurricane Helene videos show massive flooding and rescue efforts
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Video shows rescue of man, dog sailing during Hurricane Helene
Video shows a Coast Guard member descending into the choppy ocean from a helicopter to reach the man and dog.
Dryer cycle becomes key clue at the scene of an Idaho mother's death
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
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Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
A top DJT investor says it has sold most of its shares in Trump Media
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Trump debuts new merch: Watches selling for up to $100,000
Former President Donald Trump announced the new watch line on Truth Social, describing the timepieces as "truly special."
Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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How the VP debate rules will work for the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Michigan will remain competitive until Election Day, Rep. Debbie Dingell predicts
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.
Harris to call for tougher security measures during trip to southern border
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
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USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Boar's Head plants nationwide now part of law enforcement investigation, USDA says
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Free COVID tests are back. But there are more accurate tests for sale.
The latest round of COVIDTests.gov will again rely on less sensitive "antigen" tests.
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Hurricane Isaac strengthens, Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
Activists who threw soup on van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting sentenced
In October 2022, Pheobe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
Ex-intelligence chief jailed for "aggravated torture" of journalist
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
Naomi Campbell banned from running U.K. charity over "serious misconduct"
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
South Korea set to criminalize possessing or watching deepfake porn
South Korea is poised to criminalize possessing or looking at sexually explicit AI-manipulated deepfake photos or video.
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Naomi Campbell banned from running U.K. charity over "serious misconduct"
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
"CBS Mornings Plus" debuts third hour of live coverage on Monday, Sept. 30
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
Nevada Supreme Court orders dismissal of Nathan Chasing Horse sex abuse case
The Nevada Supreme Court left open a possibility for charges to be refiled.
Cate Blanchett on "Disclaimer"
Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new psychological thriller, "Disclaimer."
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Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Here are the celebrity voices Meta now uses for its AI chatbots
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
Bieber song about "'Diddy' party" is likely AI-generated, researchers say
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
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How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Climate change views in Florida and Texas
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Why are houses collapsing on Outer Banks?
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
California officials on climate change laws
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
California Democrats on gas, oil
Some of California's Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
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Ex-intelligence chief jailed for "aggravated torture" of journalist
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
Eric Adams set to be arraigned
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Dryer cycle becomes key clue at the scene of an Idaho mother's death
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
Details emerge on suspect after 3 family members killed in Vermont
A search of Brian Crossman Jr.'s cell phone found multiple internet searches related to serial killers and unresolved murders, police said.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
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2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
When and how to see September's Harvest Moon
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
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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.
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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CBS News investigates online romance scams
A CBS News investigation looks into internet romance scams that are targeting Americans, tracking them to Ghana, where many of the scams begin. Debora Patta shows how men and women who are looking for love online are tricked into sending money.
Coast Guard rescues man, dog
The Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog who were sailing off the coast on Sanibel Island as Hurricane Helene approached Florida. Also, CBS News Philadelphia Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
Netanyahu's United Nations address
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly Friday, remaining undefiant about Israel's operations in the Middle East that appear to be escalating. CBS News' Olivia Gazis has more.
Hurricane Helene devastates Florida
Hurricane Helene left damage behind in Tallahassee, Florida, and other areas close to the Gulf of Mexico. Tom Hanson reports. Also, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins CBS News with more on federal response for those affected.
Eric Adams set to be arraigned
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.