R. Kelly's lawyer seeks trial delay due to jail quarantine
The singer is set to face a sex trafficking trial in New York City, but his lawyers say they haven't had enough time to prepare since his transfer from a Chicago prison.
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Federal judge sets new trial date for R. Kelly
The 53-year-old R&B star has been behind bars in Chicago since his arrest in July 2019 on child pornography and other charges.
Appeals court upholds decision to deny R. Kelly bail
The 2nd Circuit said prosecutors had proven Kelly is a flight risk and a danger to the community.
R. Kelly's ex-manager charged with calling in threat to stop docuseries premiere
The threat forced the theater to evacuate and cancel the showing.
R. Kelly denied release from jail amid coronavirus
Kelly is being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown Chicago, where there are 49 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
R. Kelly cites coronavirus in seeking release from jail pending trial
Lawyers for R&B singer accused in multiple sexual misconduct cases say federal jail in Chicago takes few precautions against COVID-19.
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to reworked federal sex abuse charges
The 13-count superseding indictment unsealed last month against the R&B singer includes a reference to a new accuser.
R. Kelly's ex-girlfriend was "brainwashed"
There are disturbing new accusations against R. Kelly from his ex-girlfriend Azriel Clary. Last March, Clary and another of Kelly's girlfriends, Joycelyn Savage, defended the singer in a “CBS This Morning” interview with Gayle King. But now, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, Clary says she "lied on Gayle" during that interview. She says she was "brainwashed" by Kelly and said Kelly has hundreds of victims across the U.S. who will not come forward. Kelly is in jail awaiting trial on sex crime charges.
Ex-girlfriend who defended R. Kelly now says she "lied" to Gayle King
Azriel Clary now says was lying when she defended R. Kelly in an interview with Gayle King last year.
R. Kelly accuser says backlash against her is "worse since he's in jail"
Since the accusations have come out, there have been verbal and physical attacks on Faith Rodgers, her father said.
R. Kelly "needs to go to jail": Faith Rodgers
Faith Rodgers has accused disgraced R&B star R. Kelly of recording them having sex without her consent and knowingly giving her an STD. Rogers, whose lawsuit against Kelly is pending, appears in the documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly." She and her parents, Kelly Rodgers and Pastor Charles Rodgers, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the documentary and how coming forward with the accusations has changed their lives.
R. Kelly accusers tell their stories
The second installment of a documentary series about disgraced R&B star R. Kelly premieres Thursday night on Lifetime. In "Surviving R. Kelly Part Two: The Reckoning," we hear from accuser Dominique Gardner. She appeared in the first Lifetime documentary, seen by nearly 30 million people. Now Gardner is sharing her story for the first time on camera. R. Kelly faces sex crime charges in New York and Illinois. He pleaded not guilty and is in federal custody awaiting trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to bribery charge
Kelly appeared via video conference from Chicago, where he is currently being held without bail while he awaits trial on sex charges.
Federal prosecutors add new bribery charge against R. Kelly
The new charge alleges he bribed a public officer on August 30, 1994, to create a fake identification for a woman — one day before the date listed on his marriage certificate with Aaliyah.
R. Kelly girlfriend denies posting abuse claim
One of R. Kelly's live-in girlfriends is now denying she called him a “monster” online. In a new video, Joycelyn Savage says she didn't write posts to the crowdfunding site Patreon describing Kelly as "controlling" and "abusive." Those post have since been removed. Jericka Duncan reports.
Joycelyn Savage denies creating Patreon account in new video
Patreon shut down the account of someone claiming to be Savage who alleged R. Kelly abused her both mentally and physically.
Patreon removes alleged Joycelyn Savage account
In a series of posts, the user of the account alleged R. Kelly had abused her and that she was a "victim."
R. Kelly's live-in girlfriend changing story?
R. Kelly's live-in girlfriend, who defended him amid sexual misconduct allegations, is now apparently calling him a "monster" and saying she's also a victim-turned-survivor. On the crowd funding website Patreon, a woman claiming to be Joycelyn Savage described the singer as "controlling" and "abusive." Jericka Duncan reports.
Woman who lived with R. Kelly says he was abusive
Joycelyn Savage pleaded for people not to judge her, saying "imagine you being in my position"
Woman who lived with R. Kelly speaks out
Joycelyn Savage, one of the women who was living with R. Kelly at the time of his arrest, is detailing the "abusive" relationship she had with Kelly. In an interview with CBS News' Gayle King earlier this year, she defended her relationship with him. Kelly's lawyer issued a statement calling Savage's comments "unfortunate." Kelly is being held in Chicago on charges of sexual abuse.
Woman who lived with R. Kelly speaks out, says she is a "victim"
In a Patreon post, Savage called Kelly "controlling" and said he gave her "commands" and forced her to call him names like "Master" or "Daddy"
R. Kelly denied bail
Beleaguered singer R. Kelly was denied bail Wednesday in his New York City sex abuse case after a judge agreed with prosecutors that freeing him from jail would create a risk of him fleeing or tampering with witnesses. CBSN New York reports.
Judge denies bail for R. Kelly over sex abuse case in NYC
A judge agreed with prosecutors that freeing the embattled R&B singer would create a risk of him fleeing or tampering with witnesses
Woman who paid R. Kelly's $100K bond wants it back. A judge said no.
Valencia Love said when she bailed R. Kelly out of jail, she didn't know investigators were looking to into other allegations against him
R. Kelly a no-show in Minnesota court on solicitation charge
The 52-year-old was a no-show for a case in which he's accused of offering a teen girl money to strip and dance for him in 2001
Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Trump inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
Trump administration launches probes of chips, pharmaceuticals imports
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
U.S. flies long-range bomber in new show of force against North Korea
The U.S. use of B-1B bombers in drills with South Korea, as North Korea marked the birthday of its founder, could draw an angry response from Kim Jong Un.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
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Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
See which U.S. rivers are considered the most endangered
The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Video shows elephants shielding calves during California earthquake
A video shows the older elephants - Ndlula, Umngani, Khosi - scramble to encircle and shield the two 7-year-old calves Zuli and Mkhaya from any possible threats.
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China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
How to request a tax extension from the IRS
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
Trump administration launches probes of chips, pharmaceuticals imports
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Here's why your cup of coffee could soon cost even more
Coffee prices have already surged to record highs because of extreme weather. U.S. tariffs could push costs up even more.
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Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
Fewer women left their states to get abortions in 2024, survey finds
Fewer people crossed state lines to obtain abortions in 2024 than a year earlier, a Guttmacher Institute survey has found. The number of abortions in clinics rose slightly, the survey shows.
Trump administration launches probes of chips, pharmaceuticals imports
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Trump inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."
Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
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Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Study projects how much cancer is caused by CT scans
A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.
Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
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U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
U.S. flies long-range bomber in new show of force against North Korea
The U.S. use of B-1B bombers in drills with South Korea, as North Korea marked the birthday of its founder, could draw an angry response from Kim Jong Un.
Protecting the polar bear capital of the world
CBS Minnesota station WCCO brings you to the polar bear capital of the world, where warming Arctic waters are putting the town on edge.
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Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
David Oyelowo on "Government Cheese"
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.
Aaron Carter faced "tremendous pressure" as a child star, sister says
Angel Carter, the twin sister of the late Aaron Carter, opened up about her brother's struggles growing up as a child star in a new Paramount+ documentary.
Aaron Carter doc gives raw look into family's journey with addiction, loss
"The Carters: Hurts to Love You," directed by Soleil Moon Frye, is an intimate look at a family thrust into the spotlight.
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Why the FTC says Meta is an illegal monopoly
Opening statements began Monday in one of the most highly-anticipated trials in the tech world, the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit against Meta. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
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.
Blue Origin crew talks historic spaceflight
Blue Origin's all-female crew includes "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kerianne Flynn and award-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez. Ahead of their launch, they spoke about their nerves, excitement and the historic spaceflight.
Vanessa O'Brien reflects on historic journey
Explorer Vanessa O'Brien joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her record-breaking journey from Mount Everest to the bottom of the ocean to space aboard Blue Origin's sixth crewed mission, completing the "Explorers' Extreme Trifecta."
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
Pennsylvania arson suspect's alleged plans
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Gravedigger arrested for reselling burial sites after removing corpses
Police also believe the ex-worker took valuables, such as gold jewelry, from the bodies of those to be buried.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Deacon killed in shooting at church Easter egg hunt in Mississippi
A deacon was shot and killed after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Saturday, according to the church and local police.
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Blue Origin's latest space tourism step
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism.
Highlights of Gayle King's Blue Origin flight
Watch highlights of "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King's historic Blue Origin spaceflight with an all-women crew, from the launch to when the capsule safely touched down in West Texas.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
Katy Perry reacts after Blue Origin flight
Pop star Katy Perry spoke about her experience on Blue Origin's rocket shortly after she, "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, journalist and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn safely returned to Earth. She talked about bringing a daisy on the flight, singing Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" and the "collective energy" in the capsule.
Gayle King shares best part about space trip
After exiting the Blue Origin capsule, "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about what she experienced during her trip to space and revealed the song Katy Perry sang when they returned to their seats after experiencing weightlessness.
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U.S., El Salvador won't return Maryland man
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele on Monday rejected the idea that he would bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to a notorious Salvadorian prison last month. Meanwhile, President Trump also suggested he may pause some tariffs on the auto industry. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest.
New details in PA governor mansion fire
Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting the Pennsylvania governor's mansion on fire, has been arraigned on multiple charges, including arson, attempted murder and terrorism. Court documents show Balmer told police he harbored hatred for Gov. Josh Shapiro and wanted to beat him with a hammer. The governor and his family escaped from the home. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Eye Opener: Blue Origin makes history
Blue Origin makes history as it carried an all-women crew, including "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to the edge of space. Also, new details on the arson attack on Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro's home. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
"Rivers are places where souls heal." Mismanaged, they can be devastating.
"Rivers are places where people's souls heal," says Heather Taylor-Miesle, senior vice president of conservation at non-profit American Rivers. But many of those rivers in the U.S. are in danger. Pollution, flooding and mismanagement are rampant across U.S. waterways, and this year, 10 rivers have been listed among American Rivers' most endangered. But Taylor-Miesle says that while those threats persist, so does hope — as long as communities take action.
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