IRS tells taxpayers in more than 20 states to wait to file
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
Some state officials want to eliminate their income tax entirely. But experts warn of risks from a slowing economy.
The South Carolina courthouse where former attorney Alex Murdaugh's murder trial is taking place was evacuated.
Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred South Carolina attorney accused of killing his wife and son in 2021, was back in court Tuesday for his double murder trial. On Monday, a judge ruled prosecutors could use evidence of his alleged financial crimes in the trial. Murdaugh denies the allegations against him. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell discussed the new evidence.
A judge has ruled that new evidence may be presented to the jury in the Alex Murdaugh murder case. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest on the trial.
The judge in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial ruled to allow the state to present evidence of the now disbarred South Carolina attorney's alleged financial crimes. The decision came after days of testimony from witnesses who were heard without the jury present as Judge Clifton Newman weighed the evidence, for which Murdaugh faces 99 charges separate from the murder case. Nikki Battiste reports.
The judge in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial ruled that prosecutors can include evidence of the disbarred South Carolina attorney's alleged financial crimes. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell has more on the significance of the decision from Walterboro, South Carolina.
He had planned to visit the state Monday, where former Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to announce her run for the presidency.
The third week of testimony begins Monday in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Murdaugh, a former South Carolina attorney, is accused of murdering his wife and adult son. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss what to expect in the trial this week.
U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that a suspected Chinese spy balloon, which was discovered flying over the mainland U.S. this week, was shot down off the coast of South Carolina Saturday by U.S. fighter jets. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
The tenth day in the murder trial of disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh ended with more testimony Friday. Murdaugh is accused of shooting his wife and son. Imran Ansari, a defense criminal attorney at Aidala, Bertuna and Kamins, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments in the trial.
The Democratic National Committee will vote Saturday on possibly overhauling its presidential primary calendar. The proposed changes would make South Carolina the first state to vote, replacing Iowa. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the vote.
Democrats are expected to vote this weekend on a new presidential primary calendar for the 2024 election. President Biden is pushing his party to make South Carolina first because of its diverse electorate at the expense of New Hampshire's traditional first-in-the-nation primary. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian from Philadelphia to discuss.
Democrats will vote on their 2024 primary calendar Saturday. President Biden is pushing his party to make South Carolina the first state to vote due to its diverse electorate, at the expense of New Hampshire's traditional first-in-the-nation primary. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Philadelphia, where Democrats will meet this weekend.
A former colleague testified that Murdaugh was questioned about $800,000 that was missing hours before the murders.
The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testified in his murder trial Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
He'll be visiting South Carolina just nine days before former Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to announce her White House bid.
The Democratic National Committee will discuss making South Carolina the first state on its presidential primary calendar this weekend. Major Garrett is joined by CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro and Antjuan Seawright, political contributor and Democratic strategist, to discuss the impact of the change.
In the Alex Murdaugh murder trial in South Carolina, prosecutors want to introduce evidence of the disbarred attorney's character. Murdaugh is accused of murdering his wife and son in June 2021. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak to discuss.
Ahead of a meeting at the White House Wednesday, President Biden will ask House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to tell him what budget cuts the GOP is seeking before agreeing to raise the federal debt limit. Mr. Biden is demanding that McCarthy agree to avoid a government default on federal debt. Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor who was President Trump's U.N. ambassador is planning to announce her own run for the White House on Feb. 15. And a green comet is expected to brighten skies over the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday and Thursday.
Haley will become the first Republican to get in the 2024 presidential race since former President Donald Trump launched his bid.
After the height of the pandemic, data shows more people have moved away from big cities and are heading toward Florida, Texas and the Carolinas. Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and director of real estate research with the National Association of Realtors, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss which areas are seeing the biggest population booms.
Former President Donald Trump started campaigning for the 2024 presidential race over the weekend in South Carolina and New Hampshire. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins us with an update on the race.
A sergeant is the first witness to testify in the murder trial against former South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of killing his wife and son in June of 2021. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste explains the stage prosecutors are trying to set with this first witness.
Opening arguments began Wednesday in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh. Nikki Battiste reports.
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Federal prosecutors have charged three Iranian hackers for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign as part of a "wide-ranging" cyber scheme.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The Israeli military says it struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, and sources told The Associated Press that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was the target.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The car attempted to make a pass on a two-lane road and struck two other vehicles, the state Highway Patrol said Friday.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
The Israeli military says it struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, and sources told The Associated Press that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was the target.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
A simple cocktail recipe, from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Barefoot Contessa at Home."
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Huge explosions rocked the capital city of Beirut, Lebanon, as Israel says it struck Hezbollah headquarters in a residential neighborhood. They say they were targeting the leader of the Iran-backed terror group. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Helene roared ashore Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane and the most powerful storm on record to hit Florida's Big Bend region. Jason Allen shows us the storm's devastating impact.
Catastrophic flooding is the main concern across North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee, as the remnants of Helene devastate the region. Dave Malkoff reports from swamped Atlanta.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Jon Wertheim reports on the WNBA's breakthrough season, with a rookie class that has made a seamless transition from college to the pros. Wertheim speaks to Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, who is the driving force behind this growth, but not the only one.