Jeff Flake on Kavanaugh confirmation: "We can't vote until we hear more"
"I'm not comfortable moving ahead with the vote on Thursday if we have not heard her side of the story or explored this further," Flake told the Washington Post
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GOP senator "shocked" Kavanaugh allegation didn't emerge in testimony
"If this was material to the confirmation process, why on Earth, over the past four to six weeks, hasn't it been discussed among the committee members?"
Feinstein refers Kavanaugh matter to federal authorities
The Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Kavanaugh's nomination to be the next Supreme Court justice on Sept. 20
Senate Judiciary Committee delays vote on Brett Kavanaugh confirmation
The committee will now hold a vote next week on the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh following a lengthy hearing process
Kavanaugh faces questions from senators
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh answered questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee in his third day of his confirmation hearing. He faced questions on his views on Roe v. Wade, the Mueller investigation and more. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Kavanaugh: My loyalty is to Constitution
Brett Kavanaugh faced questions on Roe v. Wade, guns and more from senators in the second day of his confirmation hearings on Wednesday. CBSN political contributor and political reporter for The Guardian Sabrina Siddiqui and Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joined Red and Blue to discuss what we learned from Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Kavanaugh questioned on abortion, pardons
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faced more protesters on the second day of his confirmation hearings. But he also fielded questions on two major issues looming over his confirmation: abortion rights and presidential pardons. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
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Sen. Grassley on Kavanaugh documents
Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is leading the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Grassley joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the additional 42,000 pages of documents about Brett Kavanaugh given to the committee the night before confirmation hearings.
How Democrats can defeat Kavanaugh's nomination
Lynda Tran, CBSN political contributor, Democratic strategist and founding partner of 270 Strategies, argues in her commentary published on CBSNews.com that Democrats can still play spoiler to Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. She joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Ex-Kavanaugh clerk on confirmation hearing
There were fireworks on Capitol Hill Tuesday as Senate democrats interrupted day one of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing several times. Capitol Police also arrested 70 protesters. Katie Wellington, a former law clerk for Judge Kavanaugh, joins CBSN to discuss her experience.
Kavanaugh, Ford testify at Senate hearings
Kavanaugh confirmation hearings begin
The Senate Judiciary Committee began the confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh Tuesday. The proceedings followed the release of more than 40,000 pages of documents from Kavanaugh's time in the Bush White House, but Democrats are demanding more. Ilya Shapiro, Cato Institute senior fellow in constitutional studies, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
WH, Congress prep for Kavanaugh hearing
On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin hearings on President Trump's second Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. The White House has provided a record number of documents on Kavanaugh, but announced late Friday that it will withhold 100,000 pages, citing presidential privilege. Paula Reid reports.
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Senate preps for Kavanaugh confirmation hearings
Senate confirmation hearings are set to begin Tuesday for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Calendar: Week of June 11
From the expiration of the net-neutrality rule to a ceremony remembering Vietnam War veterans, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Trump Jr. couldn't remember if he discussed Russia investigation with Trump
Transcripts released by Senate Judiciary Committee contain testimony regarding June 2016 meeting between Trump campaign officials and a Russian lawyer thought by Trump Jr. to have dirt on Hillary Clinton
Facebook hearings
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees on Tuesday. He discussed the privacy of Facebook users' data in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, as well as the company's handling of a Russian misinformation campaign on the platform during the 2016 election. Tech Republic senior writer Dan Patterson, Syracuse University assistant communications professor Jennifer Grygiel and CNET News executive editor Roger Cheng join CBSN to break down Zuckerberg's testimony.
Sen. Booker on Trump-Mueller report
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss a report that says President Trump ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller. He also addresses the White House proposal on a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers in exchange for border wall funding.
Trump nominee withdraws after disastrous hearing
President Trump's district court nominee Matthew Petersen could not answer basic legal questions during his confirmation hearing
Sessions to testify before House Judiciary Committee
Questions linger about how much the attorney general knew of efforts to contact Russians during the presidential campaign
5 things to know about the Senate social media hearing
Tuesday's much-anticipated hearing with top Facebook, Twitter and Google representatives left many questions unanswered
Facebook deleted 5.8M accounts just before 2016 election
Accounts were removed in Oct. 2016, according to source familiar with prepared testimony Facebook will deliver to Senate Judiciary Committee
Lawmakers react to dramatic escalation in special counsel probe
Republicans gave the special counsel a wide berth Monday, while Democrats argued the indictments and guilty plea are proof of a pattern
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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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.
Philadelphia singer, cancer survivor launches flexible bra line
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
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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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"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."
Travis performs "Raze the Bar"
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 "Raze the Bar."
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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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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.
Jury convicts White Florida woman in shooting death of her Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
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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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Eye Opener: Hurricane Ernesto pounds Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto pounds Bermuda, and its effects are being felt up the East Coast. Meanwhile, a woman was arrested for her role in a scheme to steal Graceland and defraud Elvis Presley’s family. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
The Uplift: Pandas and puppy love
Giant pandas from China make their return to the U.S. – and we have a first look at the bears at the San Diego Zoo. Two high school sweethearts who haven't seen each other in decades reconnect and fall in love all over again. Plus, a former NFL player quits playing football to start a new career helping people.
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."