U.K. judge dismisses Donald Trump's lawsuit over "Steele dossier"
A London court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump accusing a British ex-spy of making "shocking and scandalous claims" that harmed his reputation.
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FEC fines Clinton campaign, DNC; clears "Steele dossier" author of wrongdoing
Federal Election Commission said the campaign mislabeled Christopher Steele's opposition work as "legal services" and "legal and compliance consulting"
Justice Department official Bruce Ohr is out
DOJ says Ohr retired after his lawyer was told a final decision on a disciplinary review was imminent. Orr was a frequent Trump target over his dealings with Christopher Steele.
New documents give more information on Steele Dossier source
Newly released records are shedding new light on a source former British spy Christopher Steele used to compile his dossier on the Trump campaign in 2016. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Graham releases new details about source of Steele dossier
Separately, other records released in spring 2020, cast doubt on the reliability of the dossier.
Report footnotes: FBI knew Russians had early info about Steele material
Newly declassified footnotes from a government report, first obtained by CBS News, show that despite warnings about Russian targeting and potential disinformation, the FBI relied on the controversial Steele dossier to secure wiretap warrants for Carter Page.
Footnotes indicate FBI knew of risk of disinformation in Steele dossier
The FBI was warned sections of the controversial Steele dossier could have been part of a "Russian disinformation campaign to denigrate U.S. foreign relations," according to the footnotes.
Justice Dept. watchdog releases report
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz has released his report into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. While he found several mistakes made by the FBI, he concluded there was no political bias influencing the agency's probe into the 2016 Trump campaign. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN AM to break down the biggest takeaways.
IG releases report on Russia probe
The Justice Department's internal watchdog released a highly anticipated report about surveillance of the Trump campaign in 2016. It found no evidence of political bias, but it did uncover some serious flaws. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBSN legal contributor and former Assistant District Attorney for New York County Rebecca Roiphe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the report's findings.
Senators request documents related to Christopher Steele
Republicans have expressed concern about Steele's role in the origin of the Russia investigation
DOJ lawyer Bruce Ohr was told Russia had Trump "over a barrel" in 2016
Ohr has been criticized repeatedly by the president for his role in the Russia investigation
Carter Page denies he was an adviser to Kremlin
His denial comes after the Trump administration's release of a redacted wiretapping warrant application for Page
Law professor on Carter Page surveillance
The Department of Justice's release of FBI documents related to surveillance of former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page is raising new questions about the campaign's ties to Russia. New York University law professor Ryan Goodman joins CBSN to explain what we learned from the new records.
Senator says it's "likely" that Russians have dirt on Trump
Asked if Russians have compromising video of Trump, Oregon Democrat says "something close to that"
Senate Intel agrees with assessment that Russia meddled to help Trump
The committee said of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment that found Russia tried to help Trump and hurt HIllary Clinton that it was a "sound intelligence product"
Some questions in Trump-Russia dossier now finding answers
As a whole, the Steele dossier now appears to be a murky mixture of authentic revelations and repurposed history
Russian pop star with ties to Trump trolls U.S. election saga in music video
The video includes lookalikes of nearly all key figures making headlines in the Russia investigation and in Washington
Johnson says he was worried about Comey's plan to brief Trump
The former homeland security chief says he told Comey that Trump might take the message as a threat
James Comey's memos released
CBS News has obtained former FBI director James Comey's memos documenting his meetings and conversations with President Trump. While a lot of what Comey writes in the memos has been public, CBS News producer Rebecca Kaplan discusses what we can learn from the memos.
A list of people Mueller's investigators have interviewed
Numerous administration figures and people with ties to the Trump campaign have met with Mueller's team
In memo wars, facts are stubborn and victory is dubious
It became clear just how two fundamentally political documents containing classified information could, in an unprecedented and spectacular fashion, be released publicly
Sens. Grassley, Graham call Susan Rice email "odd"
Republicans on Senate Judiciary Committee call Rice's correspondence and its timing "unusual" and "odd"
Democrat memo heads to Trump's desk
Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to analyze what President Trump wants to do about the Democratic memo about the Russia investigation.
Ex-Obama official says State Dept. informed FBI of Steele dossier
Victoria Nuland suggested if members of the Trump campaign had gone to the FBI "in real time ... we might not be in the mess we're in today"
Trump lawyer sues BuzzFeed over Russian dossier
Lawsuit comes after Sen. Dianne Feinstein released a transcript of the Senate Judiciary Committee's August interview with Glenn Simpson, co-founder of Fusion GPS
House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
What's in the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown?
The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting
A student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, authorities said in a shooting that left two people and the suspected shooter dead and others injured.
4 Russian warplanes spotted flying near Alaska, NORAD says
Four Russian military aircraft flew in international airspace near Alaska on Tuesday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
Police issue warning after monkeys spotted roaming Florida city
Police have warned residents to avoid monkeys seen recently in Orange City, Florida.
Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
2 parents, 3 young children found dead in Utah home; teen hospitalized
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.
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Senate passes $895 billion defense bill with gender-affirming care restriction
The Senate approved the mammoth National Defense Authorization Act despite concern from some Democrats over a controversial gender-affirming care policy.
Charlotte Hornets apologize after a gift-giving skit went awry
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
Supreme Court takes up South Carolina's effort to defund Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to consider whether South Carolina health department's can cut off funding from Planned Parenthood because it performs abortions.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
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FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Sen. Warren pushes bill to make it easier to declare bankruptcy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
What to know about Frontier Airlines' $299 "GoWild!" annual pass
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
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Senate passes $895 billion defense bill with gender-affirming care restriction
The Senate approved the mammoth National Defense Authorization Act despite concern from some Democrats over a controversial gender-affirming care policy.
Supreme Court takes up South Carolina's effort to defund Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to consider whether South Carolina health department's can cut off funding from Planned Parenthood because it performs abortions.
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
What's in the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown?
The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.
China continuing nuclear buildup, strengthening ties to Russia, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
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CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Alabama woman doing well after gene-edited pig kidney transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama woman, is now free from years of dialysis after receiving an experimental pig kidney transplant last month.
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Prominent pro-Putin ballet star Sergei Polunin says he's leaving Russia
Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.
China continuing nuclear buildup, strengthening ties to Russia, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
Ancient inscription may rewrite Christianity's history, researchers say
The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
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The Grateful Dead, Kennedy Center honorees, reflect on the band's legacy
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Ben Schwartz, James Marsden on new "Sonic"
Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Kennedy Center honors Grateful Dead
Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.
Megan Thee Stallion asks for restraining order against Tory Lanez
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
How Nikki Glaser is preparing for Golden Globes hosting gig
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
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What's next for AI in 2025?
After a landmark year for AI advancements like chatbots and image generation, questions loom about the future. Generative AI expert Sam Gregory shares what's ahead.
Lithium battery fires on U.S. flights rise
FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable when they're damaged or they overheat. Passengers should never put a lithium battery in a checked bag, but it's also advised to keep an eye on your devices during your flight.
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.
Free ChatGPT search engine tool from OpenAI
OpenAI is rolling out its ChatGPT search engine for free to everyone with an OpenAI account after first making the service available for paying subscribers back in October. Will Knight, senior writer with Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the tool.
2024 space exploration and advancements
2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.
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Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Sustainable gift-giving: How to reduce waste
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
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U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
Explosion kills 2 soldiers in suspected booby trap by drug cartel
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
DA accused of firing at fugitive, hitting home with family inside
Chris Stanford is facing a reckless endangerment charge after shooting at a fugitive several times and hitting a home that had a family inside.
U.S. asked to extradite accused mastermind of journalist's murder
Damaso Lopez Serrano — who is known as "Mini Lic" — is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
Indiana conducts first execution in 15 years, puts quadruple killer to death
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
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Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
Starliner astronauts' return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
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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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Trump wants Herschel Walker for post
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former football star and 2022 Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Man fights for help after wife, kids deported
A Texas man is looking for help from lawmakers after his wife and children, including two girls born in the U.S. in September, were detained and deported to Mexico. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
Inside Bezos' upcoming meeting with Trump
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Wednesday will be the latest tech leader to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
What to know about charges in CEO's killing
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been indicted on several charges, including first-degree murder as an act of terrorism. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.