Wealthy real estate brokers arrested
Real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother, Alon, have been indicted on charges of sex trafficking. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports on the federal investigation.
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Abercrombie & Fitch case update
The FBI began investigating Abercrombie & Fitch's former CEO Mike Jeffries, his business and romantic partner Matthew Smith and a third associate, James Jacobson, following a report about allegations that they sexually exploited dozens of male models between 2008 and 2015. BBC News investigative correspondent Rianna Croxford joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
What led to Mike Jeffries' arrest?
The former CEO of clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested on federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges. Mike Jeffries, his partner and a third associate are accused of recruiting young men under the guise of modeling opportunities and coercing them to perform sex acts. BBC News investigations correspondent Rianna Croxford breaks down the case.
Former Abercrombie CEO accused of sex trafficking
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested in Florida on Tuesday. He, his romantic partner and a third man are facing sex trafficking and prostitution charges. Manuel Bojorquez has the details.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO accused of sex trafficking
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested on charges of sex trafficking and engaging in interstate prostitution.
Sean "Diddy" Combs trial set for May 2025
At a hearing on Thursday for Sean "Diddy" Combs, prosecutors revealed more indictments could be filed against Combs as the investigation continues. His federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges is set to begin in May 2025.
"Diddy" jailed at same detention center as other high-profile inmates
Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail a second time on Wednesday and he will remain in federal custody at a Brooklyn detention center.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail for second time
Disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail Wednesday by a second judge in his federal sex trafficking case in New York. The 54-year-old had offered to post a $50 million bond so he could be released to home detention. Jericka Duncan has more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again in federal sex trafficking case
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Inside the Sean "Diddy" Combs courtroom
A judge denied hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' request for a $50 million bond Tuesday after Combs pleaded not guilty to federal counts of racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports after being inside the courtroom.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleads not guilty, denied bail
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges at his arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday. Combs was denied bail, meaning he will remain behind bars until his trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
Sean "Diddy" Combs to appeal bail decision
An attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs spoke to reporters Tuesday following the music mogul's indictment and not-guilty plea on federal sex trafficking charges. A judge ordered Combs be held without bail, a decision his lawyer said he'd be appealing.
The charges Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been indicted on alleged actions prosecutors say date back to 2008. Combs faces charges for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution, according to an indictment released Tuesday. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports, and civil trial attorney Tre Lovell joins CBS News with more on the charges Combs is facing.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' indictment unsealed
The federal indictment against Sean "Diddy" Combs has been unsealed, revealing the hip-hop mogul faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs was arrested Monday night. Celebrity lawyer Chris Melcher joined CBS News to break down the charges and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more on the case.
North Texas girl sex trafficked after Dallas Mavericks game shares her story of survival
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
Woman who said killing her sex trafficker was legal gets 11-year sentence
Chrystul Kizer, who said she was legally allowed to a kill a man because he was sexually trafficking her, was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to a reduced count of reckless homicide.
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces new lawsuit
A new civil lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing him of sex trafficking, was filed in New York on Wednesday. Combs already faces allegations of sexual, physical and emotional abuse from at least eight people. He denies those claims.
Reports: "Diddy" under federal investigation
There are new reports that Sean "Diddy" Combs is under investigation by a federal grand jury for allegations of sex trafficking.
Sean "Diddy" Combs lawyer slams raids
A lawyer representing Sean "Diddy" Combs called the raids at the musician's Los Angeles and Miami homes a "gross overuse of military-level force." The raids were part of a possible ongoing sex trafficking investigation, U.S. officials confirmed Monday. Kelly Hyman, a trial attorney, joins CBS News with more.
Diddy issues statement following raids
An attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs issued a statement Tuesday saying the rapper and producer is innocent of any wrongdoing following raids by law enforcement on two of his homes a day earlier. Carter Evans has the latest.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' LA and Miami homes raided
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday raided the homes of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans is following the story from Los Angeles.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes raided
Law enforcement agents on Monday raided the Los Angeles and Miami homes of rapper and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs. The raids may be related to an ongoing sex trafficking investigation, U.S. officials said. Carter Evans reports.
13 men arrested, charged with luring minors for sexual abuse in Canada
Canadian police arrested 13 men, including one U.S. national at a hotel in Niagara Falls and charged them all with child sex trafficking offenses.
12 Epstein accusers sue the FBI for allegedly failing to protect them
The complaint filed in federal court in New York City alleges the FBI "turned its back on survivor victims" of disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
N.Y. Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein accused of sexual assault
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
Jimmy Carter, former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at age 100
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on Jan. 9
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden.
Court rejects Trump's challenge of sexual abuse verdict in Carroll case
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
9 million workers are getting a raise on January 1. Here's where.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
U.S. sends more aid to Ukraine, likely last tranche of Biden's administration
President Biden said the U.S. will "work relentlessly" to strengthen Ukraine during his final days in office.
After deadly crash, South Korea orders inspections of all Boeing 737-800 jetliners
South Korean officials ordered safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines as they seek to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.
Linda Lavin, star of sitcom "Alice" and Tony Award winner, dies at 87
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Finnish police report massive clue in suspected undersea cable sabotage
Police in Finland probing damage to undersea cables say a shadowy Russia-linked ship may have dragged its anchor for more than 60 miles.
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Appeals court rejects Trump's challenge of sexual abuse verdict in Carroll case
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
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U.S. sends more aid to Ukraine, likely last tranche of Biden's administration
President Biden said the U.S. will "work relentlessly" to strengthen Ukraine during his final days in office.
Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on Jan. 9
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden.
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Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
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9 million workers are getting a raise on January 1. Here's where.
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The journalist-editor explains how special economic zones, tax havens, and free ports are carving up the planet for the highest bidders – and leaving millions of people worse off.
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
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Appeals court rejects Trump's challenge of sexual abuse verdict in Carroll case
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
U.S. sends more aid to Ukraine, likely last tranche of Biden's administration
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Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on Jan. 9
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Read Trump's statements on Jimmy Carter's death
After Jimmy Carter's death Sunday at the age of 100, President-elect Donald Trump said "we all owe him a debt of gratitude."
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Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"We should have learned our lesson from COVID" for bird flu testing, Dr. Leana Wen says
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
Norovirus is surging in parts of the U.S. this winter, CDC data show
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
How horses can help mental and physical health
Horse-powered therapy at the Legacy Ranch outside of Chicago has helped people with mental, occupational and physical challenges on their road to recovery. Charlie De Mar reports on how the ranch is literally and physically getting folks back on the horse.
FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
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Shark kills tourist, injures another off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The Red Sea is a major tourist destination whose marine life make it popular with divers.
Israel faces calls to free Gaza hospital chief held as Hamas suspect
Israeli forces raided northern Gaza's last hospital and detained its director as a purported Hamas suspect. U.N. officials say he must be freed immediately.
Truck carrying wedding guests plunges into a river, killing dozens
An Ethiopian hospital director says at least 66 people have died after a truck packed with wedding guests plunged into a river.
7 tons of cocaine found buried underneath farm, video shows
Police said they launched the operation when they detected two suspicious speedboats in the area.
Finnish police report massive clue in suspected undersea cable sabotage
Police in Finland probing damage to undersea cables say a shadowy Russia-linked ship may have dragged its anchor for more than 60 miles.
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Linda Lavin, star of sitcom "Alice" and Tony Award winner, dies at 87
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
The Book Report: Ron Charles on the best books of 2024
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.
The Book Report: Ron Charles on the best books of 2024
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.
Top movies of 2024
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Nikki Glaser takes on the Golden Globes
The comedian, who will host the Golden Globes on January 5, says she thrives on anxiety.
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Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
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.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
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7 tons of cocaine found buried underneath farm, video shows
Police said they launched the operation when they detected two suspicious speedboats in the area.
Chinese teen gets life sentence for classmate's "particularly cruel" murder
A court in China has sentenced a teen boy to life in prison for murdering his classmate, capping a case that sparked debate over the treatment of juvenile offenders.
15 bodies found in Mexican region plagued by drug cartel violence
Mexico's cartel-related violence is concentrated in or along drug trafficking routes, borders and ports of entry.
How a Texas mom became a witness in her own death investigation
Prosecutors believed Maria Muñoz's death was suspicious, but they weren't sure if she had died by suicide, from an accidental overdose or if she had been murdered.
Texas jeweler killed in targeted hit involving son, daughter-in-law
Nick Shaughnessy and two hit men were sentenced to 35 years, Jackie Edison served 120 days for their roles in the murder of affluent jeweler Ted Shaughnessy, and the attempted murder of his wife Corey.
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
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NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Some Big Lots stores will remain open
Inflation and high interest rates contributed to the Big Lots' bankruptcy, but a deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners will keep hundreds of stores open. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more.
Deadly storms in Texas, Georgia
Tornadoes and large hail slammed the south of the U.S. At least four deaths have been reported after the storms. CBS News' Jason Allen has more, and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest weather forecast.
Jimmy Carter adviser talks about his legacy
Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat was chief White House domestic policy adviser during former President Jimmy Carter's administration. He spoke with "CBS Mornings" about Carter's legacy in the White House, his post-presidency work and their longtime friendship.
Susan Zirinsky reflects on Jimmy Carter's life
As a White House producer in the 1970s, CBS News' Susan Zirinsky had a front-row seat to Jimmy Carter's presidency. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share her memories and insights on his impact.
How to teach kids the value of helping others
Meg George, author of "What's Philanthropy to Philomena?" joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how families can teach children the importance of giving back and making a difference for others.