Attorneys group on Smollett case: "The rich are treated differently"
The decision by Chicago DA Kim Foxx to drop chargers against Jussie Smollett has come under fire
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Michelle Obama's memoir on track to set record
It's "on pace to become one of the best-selling memoirs of all time," according to the publisher
Michelle Obama shares relatable texts from her mom
A mom always finds out where their kid is – even if her kid is Michelle Obama and she's at the Grammys
Michelle Obama makes surprise appearance at Grammys
The former first lady's comments were interrupted by roaring applause Sunday night
President Obama's Super Bowl interview with Michelle Obama in 2016
Gayle King of CBS News interviewed President Barack Obama with First Lady Michelle Obama for Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, 2016.
New school lunch rules could mean more salt, sugar and fat
The Trump administration begins rollbacks on Obama-era initiatives for healthier school lunches, giving the dairy industry a bigger presence in U.S. cafeterias
Michelle Obama interview with Gayle King – full transcript
From the current state of American politics to marital counseling with Barack Obama, the former first lady is opening up about her journey
Obama shares his favorite books, songs and movies of 2018
He continued his annual tradition in a Facebook post Friday morning.
New name tops list of most admired women in America
For the first time in 17 years, someone other than Hillary Clinton has been named America's most admired woman
Michelle Obama's emotional letter to her college-age self
"One of your classmates is a movie star, another is rumored to be a real-life princess. Meanwhile, you got dropped off by your father in the family sedan."
Michelle Obama's letter to her younger self
Inspiring young people is a big theme of former first lady Michelle Obama's memoir, Inspiring young people is a big theme of former first lady Michelle Obama's memoir, "Becoming." It's the bestselling book of 2018. Mrs. Obama just revealed her book tour will make 21 more stops in North America and Europe in 2019. In our series, Note to Self, she advises her younger self as she leaves for college. Music in this piece was composed by Dontae Winslow & WinslowDynasty.
George W. Bush and Michelle Obama's friendship on display at George H.W. Bush funeral
The 43rd president appeared to hand the former first lady a piece of candy at the funeral for George H.W. Bush
What is impostor syndrome? Michelle Obama says she has it
Former first lady Michelle Obama offered students some advice for dealing with self-doubt and insecurity
Michelle Obama makes surprise visit to New York City girls' lunch
After lunch, Obama led a discussion with the girls, who are learning about urban farming and cooking
Calendar: Week of November 26
"Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Lee Cowan reports.
Michelle Obama's book sells 1.4M copies in a week
"Becoming" is well exceeding the pace of previous memoirs by first ladies
Michelle Obama says "Access Hollywood" tape led her to speak out
Michelle Obama talks about her emotional New Hampshire speech in 2016 condemning President Donald Trump after the "Access Hollywood" tape was released
11/14/18: Red and Blue
More shakeups expected at the White House, Michelle Obama on her marriage and politics
Michelle Obama's mom wants to be Michelle Obama when she grows up
In their first TV interview together, Michelle Obama and her mother open up about how she made the first family work
Michelle Obama and her mother speak out
Michelle Obama says it was never easy being the wife of a driven politician. The demands of campaigning and politics strained their marriage, and they sought help in couples' therapy. In their first national TV interview together, Gayle King also spoke with Marian Robinson, Obama’s mother, about her eight years in the White House.
What Michelle Obama realized when she got to Princeton
The former first lady was once told by a school counselor that she wasn't good enough for the Ivy League school
Michelle Obama on self-doubt, life after W.H.
As first lady, Michelle Obama found herself on the world stage as one of the most visible women in the world. But growing up she says she was haunted by self-doubt – one of the revelations in her new memoir, "Becoming." In a wide-ranging conversation with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, Obama describes learning that she was not alone in wondering, "Am I good enough?"
Michelle Obama on US politics, why Trump won
Michelle Obama is opening up about what it was like for her family to leave the White House after the election of President Trump. Her memoir, "Becoming," already sits on top of best-seller lists. In it the former first lady details her unlikely path from growing up in a small apartment in Chicago's South Side to living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Gayle King spoke to Obama in Chicago about the current state of American politics.
Michelle Obama stands by "we go high" motto
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, Michelle Obama said she is standing by her motto "when they go low, we go high." She also shared her feelings about the current administration.
Michelle Obama's mother on life in the White House: "I was worried about my grandkids"
"She taught the girls how to do their laundry. They would go upstairs for laundry lessons," the former first lady said
George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Hurricane Ernesto inches away from Bermuda after bringing heavy winds, rain
Ernesto was forecast to to remain near or at hurricane strength over the next couple of days, but could weaken when it passes near southeastern Newfoundland late Monday.
Trump remarks on economy laced with personal insults at Pennsylvania rally
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
3 hospitalized as dozens experience heat illness at Colorado air show
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs, around 40 to 50 people experienced heat-related illness, three of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
Lawsuit: Kansas school employee locked teen with Down syndrome in closet
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
John Lewis statue replaces more than 100-year-old Confederate monument
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
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Trump remarks on economy laced with personal insults at Pennsylvania rally
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
Lawsuit: Kansas school employee locked teen with Down syndrome in closet
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
"Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom" hat fetches $630,000 at auction
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
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Judge temporarily blocks launch of new Venu Sports streaming service
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
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Trump remarks on economy laced with personal insults at Pennsylvania rally
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
Supreme Court maintains block on entirety of Biden's new Title IX rule
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Trump says Medal of Freedom "equivalent" to and "better" than Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
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3 hospitalized as dozens experience heat illness at Colorado air show
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs, around 40 to 50 people experienced heat-related illness, three of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
This protocol can save overheating patients. Few states require it.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
Few states use protocol for heat illness
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
Alternatives to the traditional pap smear are on the way. Here's what to know.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Governor announces plan to save 5 Steward hospitals in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
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Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
Turkey wildfires raging for a 3rd day, worsened by windy and dry weather
More than 130 fires have erupted across Turkey in the past week, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate.
Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Fire breaks out at home of priceless works by Van Gogh, Monet
Somerset House said staff and the public were safe and artworks were not in the area of the fire
Russian missile strike sparks blaze in Ukraine
A Russian missile strike caused a blaze in Ukraine on Saturday as forces in Ukraine pushed into Russia's Kursk border region, injuring two people.
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Iconic "Indiana Jones" fedora sells at auction
A fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the 1984 film "Indiana Jones and the Temple" sold at auction this week for a staggering $630,000.
"Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom" hat fetches $630,000 at auction
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Travis performs "Gaslight"
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Travis performs "Home"
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."
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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
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The rising energy demands of data centers
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
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Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud charges
George Santos, the ousted former Republican congressman from New York, is expected to plead guilty next week to federal fraud charges, CBS News has learned. Santos faces 23 charges including money laundering, wire fraud and falsifying records.
George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Suspect identified in 1980 cold case killing of UT nursing student
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
Woman who shot, killed neighbor convicted
A Florida jury has found a woman guilty of manslaughter in a case that drew national protest and put a new spotlight on the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. Susan Lorincz, who is White, now faces up to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing neighbor Ajike Owens, who is Black, through a closed door.
White woman guilty of killing neighbor
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
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When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA on Boeing Starlink crew in space
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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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
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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."
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Ukrainian troops push deeper into Russia
After months on the defensive, Ukrainian forces smashed across the Russian border, taking more than 400 square miles of territory, according to Kyiv, whose troops continue to pour into the Kursk region. Ian Lee reports from Kyiv.
Iconic "Indiana Jones" fedora sells at auction
A fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the 1984 film "Indiana Jones and the Temple" sold at auction this week for a staggering $630,000.
Blinken heads to Israel amid cease-fire talks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel this weekend ahead of a high stakes meeting to secure a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, as negotiators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Father-daughter renovation a story of resilience
When Bridget McGaing and her father Bill began documenting their efforts to renovate an old home on the northwest side of Chicago on social media, they gained a huge following. But then the viral story about restoration soon became one of resilience after loss. Noel Brennan has more.
Realtors react to new commission rules
The way that real estate agents across the nation get paid has dramatically changed. Home sellers no longer have to offer compensation to the buyer's agent, while commissions could add thousands of dollars for homebuyers hoping to find something affordable. Elise Preston has details.