Kevin Spacey "in no way" exonerated after dropped charge, expert says
The alleged victim pleaded the Fifth when confronted about the illegality of altering evidence
Sexual Assault
Criminal charges dropped against actor Kevin Spacey
The actor had pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecent assault and battery
Sexual assault charges against Kevin Spacey dropped
Prosecutors in Massachusetts on Wednesday dropped charges against actor Kevin Spacey, who was accused of getting an 18-year-old man drunk and groping him at a Nantucket bar. Prosecutors say they are not moving forward because the accuser will not testify.
YouTuber arrested for alleged sexual assault
The 33-year-old social media personality allegedly assaulting a teenager he had been dating
9 more women accuse ex-UCLA gynecologist of sexual assault
Dr. James Heaps has been criminally charged with the sexual battery of two patients but has denied any wrongdoing
Judge apologizes for telling woman to close her legs to prevent assault
The woman appeared before Russo in 2016 seeking a restraining order against a man she said sexually assaulted her
DHS investigating sexual assault allegation
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating an allegation of sexual assault at a Border Patrol facility for migrant children in Yuma, Arizona. The Customs and Border Protection said in a statement, "The allegations do not align with common practice at our facilities and will be fully investigated."
Feds continue to build case against Epstein
Federal prosecutors are continuing to build their case against Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex-trafficking ring. He has pleaded not guilty to several sex crimes. He's accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls as young as 14. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joined CBSN with a closer look at the case.
Spacey accuser denies altering texts
The man who accused Kevin Spacey of groping him at a bar has denied deleting or altering text messages about the alleged 2016 assault. The judge ordered the accuser to take the stand Monday after he failed to turn over the phone to the defense. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman talks to CBSN about the case.
Man sues Kevin Spacey over alleged groping incident
"As a result of defendant Kevin Spacey Fowler's explicit sexual behavior and lewd and lascivious conduct with the Plaintiff, the Plaintiff suffers, has suffered and will continue to suffer," the suit said
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Robert Mueller to testify publicly on July 17; Iraq War veteran receives Medal of Honor.
Trump says accuser is "not my type"
President Trump says a New York-based columnist that accused him of sexual assault is "not my type." In an interview with political newspaper, The Hill, the president said an encounter described between him and E. Jean Carroll, "never happened" and that she's "totally lying." Jericka Duncan reports.
Michigan State authorizes independent Larry Nassar investigation
Details on the scope, cost and timeline for the pending investigation have not been worked out
Girls win first battle in adding more Title IX officers to NYC schools
The City Council released a new budget including provisions for the NYC Department of Education to hire six additional Title IX officers
Key piece of evidence missing in Kevin Spacey case
A man who says Kevin Spacey groped him at a Nantucket bar cannot find the cellphone he has been ordered to turn over to the defense, the accuser's attorney said Wednesday. A judge has ordered it to be turned over by Friday. CBS Boston's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
Cuba Gooding Jr. faces charges of forcible touching, lawyer says
A 29-year-old woman told police the actor grabbed her breast while he was intoxicated at a Manhattan night spot
Virginia Lt. Gov. Fairfax wants criminal probe into allegations against him
Fairfax's attorney says that allegations against their client "should be promptly and fully investigated"
Rape conviction overturned, West Point cadet returns to campus
Judges' decision "is victim-blaming," said a former military chief prosecutor. "It reads like something from decades ago."
R. Kelly reporter says system has failed young black women
"Nobody matters less in our society than young black girls," Jim DeRogatis said, after years of trying to bring R. Kelly's alleged abuses to light
R. Kelly reporter talks new book "Soulless"
R. Kelly is due back in court Thursday on his most serious charges yet. He faces 11 new counts of sexual assault and abuse. The R&B star denies all charges. Nearly 20 years ago, music critic Jim DeRogatis helped break the first story on claims against R. Kelly. In his new book, "Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly" he says he knows of 48 women who were allegedly abused by the singer over 30 years. Kelly's attorney told CBS News "I have not read his book, nor do I care what he says. We will worry about the court and not Mr. DeRogatis." DeRogatis joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the decades he's spent following this story.
Kevin Spacey shows up for hearing in groping case
Kevin Spacey makes unusual appearance at Massachusetts courthouse in groping case against actor
New charges for R. Kelly
Singer R. Kelly now faces 11 new counts of sexual assault and abuse. These are the most serious charges to be filed after decades of abuse accusations. “CBS This Morning” national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports from outside the Cook County courthouse in Chicago.
R. Kelly charged with new counts of assault
In February, R. Kelly was charged with sexually assaulting four women. Now, he's been charged with 11 new counts of assault. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
"Chilling similarities" in Cosby accusers' testimony, judge says
The comedian is appealing his sex assault conviction in part based on testimony about the uncharged allegations
Anita Hill: Joe Biden could've helped start #MeToo in 1991
Anita Hill wrote an op-ed in The New York Times addressing former Vice President Joe Biden's apology to her for his conduct during Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court confirmation hearings in 1991. Bloomberg News chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN to discuss.
Mass deportation could cost billions
Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.
Donald Trump's rally draws apparent sellout crowd to MSG
Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.
DNC projects message tying Trump to Hitler on MSG during rally
Sunday marks the first time the DNC is projecting counterprogramming onto a building while Trump will be inside it, but it's far from the first time Democrats have deployed the technique.
Harris-Trump poll has closer look inside gender gap as Trump, Harris draw even
Just over a week out from the 2024 election, a CBS News poll finds the Trump-Harris race is essentially tied nationally and across the battleground states.
Kamala Harris on her first priority as president
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House.
How Russia's economy grows despite thousands of Ukraine war sanctions
Russia's economy is predicted to grow over 3% this year, more than the U.S. and Europe, despite being subjected to Western sanctions for more than two years.
Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at Iranian military bases
There were no Israeli strikes on Iran's oil industry, nor its nuclear enrichment sites or its nuclear power plant at Bushehr.
JD Vance dismisses taking action against Russia for election interference
In an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio dismisses Russia's latest efforts to interfere with U.S. elections.
11-year-old stuns pharmacist at shuttering Weston Walgreens with gift
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
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Bad Bunny endorses Harris, Trump rally sparks controversy
With nine days until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Donald Trump's rally draws apparent sellout crowd to MSG
Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.
Indiana Fever fire head coach, becoming 6th WNBA team to make a change
The Indiana Fever is the sixth WNBA team to make a coaching change this offseason.
Pennsylvania's top election official says litigation showed 2020 "elections were accurate"
Pennsylvania's top election official said Sunday that the commonwealth's 2020 elections were "accurate," while addressing allegations of voter fraud this cycle.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 27, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. JD Vance and former Rep. Liz Cheney join Margaret Brennan.
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Musk says people accusing Trump of endangering democracy are the real danger
At a town hall in Pennsylvania, tech mogul Elon Musk played down the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000
AI helps philanthropic organization GiveAway provide neediest families direct cash payments, fast.
Washington Post won't endorse presidential candidate, sparking outrage
The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.
Here's how much tickets cost for the 2024 World Series
Here's how much it will cost you just to get into the stadium in what's expected to be the most expensive World Series ever.
Joe Rogan interviewed Donald Trump. Here's what they talked about.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
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Bad Bunny endorses Harris, Trump rally sparks controversy
With nine days until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Donald Trump's rally draws apparent sellout crowd to MSG
Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.
DNC projects message tying Trump to Hitler on MSG during rally
Sunday marks the first time the DNC is projecting counterprogramming onto a building while Trump will be inside it, but it's far from the first time Democrats have deployed the technique.
Pennsylvania's top election official says litigation showed 2020 "elections were accurate"
Pennsylvania's top election official said Sunday that the commonwealth's 2020 elections were "accurate," while addressing allegations of voter fraud this cycle.
Former Rep. Liz Cheney urges women to "vote your conscience"
"You should do what you think is right," former Rep. Liz Cheney told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
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McDonald's beef patties test negative for E. coli in Colorado
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illness.
Politics is now more important for daters. A relationship expert shares tips.
Here's how to bring up the topic productively, according to a relationship expert.
She was in pain for years. A rare condition was to blame.
Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.
McDonald's E.coli outbreak expands
The deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder hamburgers has infected at least 75 people in 13 states. One person in Colorado has died. The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed.
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's widens
Dozens more people have gotten sick in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. While the source of the outbreak has not been confirmed, other fast food chains are removing raw onions from their menus. Karen Morfitt has the latest developments.
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Pompeii archaeologists uncover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes
Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered an ancient tiny home filled with elaborate artwork that has remained largely intact for thousands of years.
Egypt's president says it has proposed 2-day cease-fire in Gaza
Egypt's proposal comes as Israel's spy chief travels to Doha for talks with CIA Director William Burns and the Qatari prime minister.
Transcript: "Face the Nation" excerpt of Norah O'Donnell interview with Vice President Kamala Harris
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Former Bolivian president Morales claims he survived assassination attempt
Former President Evo Morales of Bolivia claims he survived an assassination attempt after unidentified men opened fire on his car.
Truck slammed into bus stop near Tel Aviv killing 1, injuring dozens
The circumstances of the crash remain unknown; however, Asi Aharoni, an Israeli police spokesperson, told reporters that authorities are treating it as a terror attack.
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Timothée Chalamet surprises crowd at NYC look-alike contest
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during more than half a century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game – and for the city of his birth. He talks with "60 Minutes" correspondent Jon Wertheim about his love for baseball, and how it has manifested in his adjacent careers as actor, commercial pitchman, and TV talk show guest.
Stevie Nicks on "The Lighthouse," her rallying cry for women's rights
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Stevie Nicks on speaking out
Stevie Nicks became a superstar as lead singer and songwriter for the '70s band Fleetwood Mac, and a platinum-selling solo artist. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about composing her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something" following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. She also discusses the loss of her bandmate Christine McVie in 2022, and how she continues to pay tribute to her.
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Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers
Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.
Young designers push for new emojis with Black, mixed-race hairstyles
A community-based group of young designers in London has big plans to expand the world of emojis, to reflect their own styles, and to quash "texturism."
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.
"Mornings Memory": Google leads to friendship
Have you ever heard of the term, "Googleganger?" It's when you and a person you search on Google share the same name. A CBS report from 2007 shows how it one time led to an unlikely friendship.
Why flip phones are making a comeback
Major phone companies say some Americans want to ditch their smartphones in favor of so-called dumb phones. Some cell phone makers have even come up with new models of the iconic flip and brick phones to help those who want a simpler lifestyle.
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Why U.S. is seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking a closer look at these records and how climate change is heating up trick or treating.
How climate voters could impact 2024 election
Environmental activists are working in battleground states to energize climate-focused voters ahead of Election Day. CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate Tracy Wholf has more.
Stark U.N. emissions report on climate change
A new report from the United Nations says the world is way off target when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the worst threats of climate change. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Report: Coral reef bleaching event largest ever
New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scientists ringing alarm bells about the health of the world's oceans. Seventy-seven percent of the world's coral reefs have experienced "bleaching-level heat stress" over the last 22 months. Derek Manzello, coordinator of NOAA's Coral Reef Watch program, joins CBS News to dive deeper into the research.
Erosion take toll on North Carolina's Outer Banks
Rising sea levels and more intense storms driven by climate change are making it difficult for the residents who live on North Carolina's Outer Banks, a series of barrier islands. In the last four years, the Atlantic has toppled 10 homes on Hatteras Island as officials are searching for new ways to adapt. David Schechter has more.
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A woman is fatally shot in her bathroom. Who pulled the trigger?
After Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig was found dead in her bathroom, her friend Matthew Ecker told investigators she shot herself. But evidence at the scene left detectives with some big questions about how Pennig died.
Thieves made off with 48,000 pounds of award-winning cheddar
A con artist posing as a wholesale distributor for a major French retailer had made off with $390,000 worth of cheese.
Attack on an Iranian police convoy kills at least 10 officers
The attack on an Iranian police convoy in the country's restive southern province of Sistan and Baluchestan killed at least 10 officers, authorities said.
Pennsylvania cold case podcast
Sixty-two years ago this week, 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty was murdered inside a Catholic church, steps from her home in Bristol, a suburb of Philadelphia. Despite efforts of investigators, her killer has never been found. Now, the case is getting attention thanks to a new podcast.
Tracking the hours before a young woman became a murder victim
Alex Pennig, 32, was shot dead in her St. Paul, Minnesota, apartment. Detectives used surveillance footage to piece together her final moments.
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SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Space station crew gets medical evaluation after record 235-day mission
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.
4 large asteroids, including 1 the size of a skyscraper, speed past Earth
Four huge asteroids — and a fifth that's much smaller — are passing Earth on Thursday in their closest approaches to the planet ever recorded.
Four space station crew members head for Friday return to Earth
Spending a month longer than planned aboard the ISS, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are finally headed home.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Donald Sutherland
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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10/27: The Takeout: Chris Moody and David Becker
Journalist Chris Moody joins "The Takeout" to discuss how the people of western North Carolina have rallied together in the aftermath of Helene and dispel misinformation about federal and local response to the storm. Later, CBS News contributor David Becker joins to discuss the work election officials are doing to help those affected by the storms cast their early ballots. Becker also breaks down each battleground state's ability to quickly count and report 2024 election results.
Possible breakthrough in shingles treatment
Shingles can be debilitating and even cause permanent vision loss. But a new treatment plan may be able to provide relief for those who have suffered vision loss as a result of the virus. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Students and parents bike to school together
Only 11% of students in the U.S. still bike to school. But in some cities, parents and their kids are skipping the bus and forming a caravan to bike to school together. Itay Hod has the story.
1 killed when truck crashes into Israel bus stop
One person was killed and at least 30 others were hurt when a truck crashed into a bus stop in Tel Aviv. The driver, an Arab-Israeli citizen, was shot and killed and officials say they are investigating the crash as a possible terrorist attack. Ramy Inocencio reports.
How border towns view the immigration debate
The southern border has become a key issue in the 2024 election. Omar Villafranca traveled 1,700 miles along the U.S.-Mexico border to see how people closest to the issue view the debate.