Prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly
The singer, 56, wouldn't be eligible for release until he was about 100 if a Chicago judge goes along and adds it to the 30 years Kelly's already serving after a New York conviction.
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Singer R. Kelly has been denied a new federal trial in Chicago
Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2022 on nine counts that included "sexual exploitation of children."
R. Kelly to pay $300,000 to victim in sex crimes case
A restitution order that was still being finalized is meant to cover the cost of treatment for herpes and psychotherapy.
R. Kelly convicted on several child pornography charges
Kelly, 55, was found guilty on three counts of child pornography and three counts of child enticement.
Package explodes on Northeastern U. campus
The FBI is assisting with the investigation after a package opened by an employee detonated on the campus of Boston's Northeastern University, leaving one person with minor injuries. The U.S. Labor Secretary will meet carriers and unions Wednesday in a bid to avoid a rail strike. And singer R. Kelly's child pornography and trial-fixing case is now in the hands of a Chicago jury.
Closing arguments to start next week in latest R. Kelly trial
The defense for R. Kelly and two co-defendants rested Friday at the R&B singer's trial on charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex.
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Justice Department suggests Trump team misled investigators on Mar-a-Lago documents; Prosecutors rest case in R.Kelly's federal trial
Opening statements in latest R. Kelly trial
Opening statements began Wednesday in Chicago in a federal trial for R. Kelly. He's accused of enticing of minors for sex, producing child pornography and rigging his 2008 pornography trial. Jim DeRogatis, journalist and author of "Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly," first broke the story for the Chicago Sun Times back in 2000, and he joins CBS News to discuss this latest case.
Shooting outside Illinois Six Flags injures 3
Three people were injured in a shooting outside Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, near Chicago. A federal trial for R Kelly is set to begin in Chicago. A key witness in the child porn case is expected to testify that she and Kelly had sex on camera when she was 14. And a U.S. congressional delegation is in Taiwan on the heels of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit earlier this month.
R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
R. Kelly suing prison after lawyers say he was placed on suicide watch
The lawyers allege that there is no reason for Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to put the 55-year-old Kelly on suicide watch, and that doing so is causing "real and lasting harm" to the singer.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Disgraced former R&B singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a decades-long sex trafficking operation. He appeared in a New York City court Wednesday, where survivors of his abuse gave emotional accounts of their pain and suffering. National correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with two of those survivors and reports on both the sentencing and its impact.
Sentencing goals revealed for R. Kelly
Prosecutors are recommending that singer R. Kelly should spend more than 25 years in prison for sex trafficking. Sentencing is slated for later this month. Former President Trump, his son Don Jr. and daughter Ivanka have agreed to answer questions under oath next month in the New York attorney general’s probe of his business practices. And the Foo Fighters say two concerts in September will honor late bandmate Taylor Hawkins.
A look at Gayle King’s 10 years at CBS News
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King is celebrating her 10-year anniversary with CBS News. Over this past decade, she has been on the ground sharing many important stories, including the separation of migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border, the billionaire space race, the murder of George Floyd, the R. Kelly case, and many more.
YouTube removes R. Kelly's official channels
The company said the decision was based on the singer abusing his power in the music industry to commit crimes.
R. Kelly survivor discusses leaving singer
In an extended portion of her exclusive interview with Gayle King, Azriel Clary discusses getting out of her abusive relationship with R. Kelly. Psychologist Thema Bryant joins "CBS Mornings" to share the warning signs of domestic abuse and how to seek help.
R. Kelly survivor details rules the singer set out for her
Clary, who defended Kelly in a 2019 interview, sat down once again with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to detail some of the abuse in the relationship and how she got out of it.
R. Kelly survivor discusses relationship with family
In an interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King, R. Kelly survivor Azriel Clary spoke about how her relationship with her father and brother was negatively impacted by Kelly’s controlling behavior.
R. Kelly survivor details rules the singer imposed
In an interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King, Azriel Clary, who testified against R. Kelly at his racketeering trial, says that the disgraced singer had strict rules about what she and other women could wear and who they were allowed to speak to.
Accuser Azriel Clary says R. Kelly coached her before 2019 interview
During R. Kelly's trial, Clary testified that he began sexually abusing her when she was 17 years old.
Azriel Clary on testifying against R. Kelly
Azriel Clary sat down with Gayle King for her first interview since testifying against disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly. Clary, who was a minor when she first met Kelly, previously defended him in an interview with King in 2019. This is her first interview since R. Kelly was found guilty on all nine counts against him, including racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Azriel Clary speaks out
Azriel Clary sat down with Gayle King for her first interview since testifying against disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly. Clary, who was a minor when she first met Kelly, previously defended him in an interview with King in 2019. This is her first interview since R. Kelly was found guilty on all nine counts against him, including racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
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Congress working to avert government shutdown; R. Kelly accuser speaks out in exclusive interview
R. Kelly accuser says his staff "tried to warn him" about behavior
"People tried to warn him. People tried to help him," Azriel Clary said.
CBS News exclusive: R. Kelly accuser speaks out
Azriel Clary, who was in a relationship with R. Kelly and testified against the singer at his sex trafficking trial, said "he knows that he is guilty." Clary sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss the case.
How health will be hurt by cuts at the nation's medical research agency
Cuts and layoffs to the National Institutes of Health threaten medical research around the U.S., agency insiders warn.
Poll: Trump first 100 days seen as bringing big changes, too much tariff focus
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
Border czar maintains "no U.S. citizen child was deported"
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
DOJ halts funds for programs for victims of child abuse and more
At least two of the 365 grants have since been restored. Nonprofits call it a "devastating blow."
Car plows into Vancouver street festival, killing at least 11. Terrorism ruled out
Vancouver police ruled out terrorism as a motivator for the incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
Jeffries, Booker warn of "moment of moral urgency" at Capitol sit-in
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.
Several injured in Florida ferry crash
A ferry and another boat collided near Clearwater, Florida, injuring several people, police said.
Massive explosion at Iranian port kills 40, injures about 1,000 others
The blast happened at the Rajaei port just outside of Bandar Abbas, a major shipping site in Iran.
Death toll in Gaza rises to 52,000, territory's health ministry says
The overall toll of 52,243 includes nearly 700 bodies for which the documentation process was recently completed, the Hamas-run health ministry said in its latest update.
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Several injured in Florida ferry crash
A ferry and another boat collided near Clearwater, Florida, injuring several people, police said.
Jiggly Caliente of "RuPaul's Drag Race" dies at age 44, family says
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."
Trump says he's "bringing back Columbus Day"
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
DOJ halts funds for programs for victims of child abuse and more
At least two of the 365 grants have since been restored. Nonprofits call it a "devastating blow."
Shaheen says Hegseth has "created chaos" at the Pentagon
"The fact is, Pete Hegseth was not qualified to take the job as Secretary of Defense, and he has shown that time and again," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Sunday.
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YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
Poll: Trump first 100 days seen as bringing big changes, too much tariff focus
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
The ripple effect of Trump's tariff war with Canada on Nashville's local economy
The U.S. Travel Association says just a 10% dip in Canadian travel to the U.S. for the year could result in over $2 billion in lost spending.
Small businesses push for exemptions from Trump tariffs
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
DOGE's $160 billion in savings have cost $135 billion, analysis finds
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
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2 suspects arrested in theft of Noem's bag were in U.S. illegally: officials
Two people were arrested in connection to the Easter Sunday theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse, authorities said.
Border czar maintains "no U.S. citizen child was deported"
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
Trump says he's "bringing back Columbus Day"
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
DOJ halts funds for programs for victims of child abuse and more
At least two of the 365 grants have since been restored. Nonprofits call it a "devastating blow."
Shaheen says Hegseth has "created chaos" at the Pentagon
"The fact is, Pete Hegseth was not qualified to take the job as Secretary of Defense, and he has shown that time and again," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Sunday.
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He had 2 months to live. Research "like science fiction" saved his life.
Michael Wolff was at the "edge of a cliff" when he was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than 300 patients a year in the U.S.
Health agencies "not creating an autism registry," official says
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a rule proposed to help prevent salmonella poisoning from contaminated poultry.
Nonprofit hospitals chase down patients eligible for free care
For poorest patients at hundreds of nonprofit hospitals, financial pain follows medical care.
House Republicans face dilemma over Medicaid cuts
The GOP is unlikely to reach its lofty goal in spending cuts without paring back Medicaid, the safety net that helps more than 70 million people.
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Danish slave ships wreckage found off Costa Rica coast, museum confirms
Denmark's National Museum said two 18th-century shipwrecks off the coast of Costa Rica were previously thought to have been pirate ships.
Catholic faithful flock to Pope Francis' tomb as eyes turn to conclave
A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
The "People's Pope": The future of Pope Francis' legacy
The world's 1.3 billion Catholics paid tribute to their spiritual leader Saturday as he was laid to rest in Rome. "Sunday Morning" looks at the legacy of the man who inspired the faithful with his humility and his concerns for social justice.
Death toll in Gaza rises to 52,000, territory's health ministry says
The overall toll of 52,243 includes nearly 700 bodies for which the documentation process was recently completed, the Hamas-run health ministry said in its latest update.
Car plows into Vancouver street festival, killing at least 11
Vancouver police ruled out terrorism as a motivator for the incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
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Jiggly Caliente of "RuPaul's Drag Race" dies at age 44, family says
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."
New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
The life of teen idol Bobby Darin
The singer-songwriter - subject of the new Broadway musical "Just in Time" - was renowned for such pop hits as "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife," and "Dream Lover." But his life was unsettled when he learned, at age 32, the startling truth about the identity of his mother.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including pop singer Lenny Welch, whose hits included "Since I Fell for You."
The life of teen idol Bobby Darin
Singer, songwriter and actor Bobby Darin (1936-1973) was a Grammy Award-winner renowned for such pop hits as "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife," "Dream Lover" and "Beyond the Sea." But his life was unsettled when he learned, at age 32, the startling truth about the identity of his mother. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Darin's son, Dodd, about the singer's childhood infirmities; his ambitions; and his marriage to actress Sandra Dee. He also talks with Jonathan Groff, who plays Darin in a new Broadway musical, "Just in Time."
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YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
Geoffrey Hinton on future of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
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.
New process for mining electronic waste could be a gold mine
Easier and cheaper extraction of gold from old tech could boost the financial incentive to safely recycle, and keep toxic metals out of landfills.
Navigating electric vehicle roadblocks
Electrical vehicles are growing in popularity, but finding a place to charge them can be difficult depending on where you leave. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
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"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
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Car plows into Vancouver street festival, killing at least 11
Vancouver police ruled out terrorism as a motivator for the incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
Convicted murderer says she knows who husband's real killer is
Sentenced to life for the murder of her husband, Melody Farris tells "48 Hours" in an exclusive interview that she is innocent – and points the finger at her son. He says he had nothing to do with his father's death.
Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Mangione's supporters rally outside NYC court as he pleads not guilty
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to federal murder and stalking charges, drawing a crowd of onlookers to the courthouse in New York City.
Jury in Read murder trial visits key location
On Day 4 of Karen Read's second murder trial, jurors visited the crime scene where Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her car and leaving him to die in the snow, which she denies. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports. Then, lawyer and legal analyst Eric Guster joins to break down the case.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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.
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Deadly car attack on Vancouver festival
At least 11 people were killed when a driver drove an SUV through a Lapu Lapu Day street festival in Vancouver, Canada. Elise Preston reports.
A daring Saigon evacuation 50 years later
Days before the fall of Saigon, Pan Am enlisted the help of several flight attendants to evacuate the airline's Vietnamese employees and their families. They ended up cramming nearly 100 more people than the plane could seat onto the escape flight. Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Bill Owens, head of 60 Minutes, resigns
In tonight’s Last Minute, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was executive producer of 60 Minutes.
Trump, Zelenskyy meeting brings ceasefire hope
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a one-on-one meeting minutes before Pope Francis' funeral, sparking tenetative hope for a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia. Leigh Kiniry reports.
How Trump could affect Canada's election
Canadians will go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new government. But President Trump looms large over the proceedings. Shanelle Kaul has more.