Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer calls music mogul's prosecution a "fake trial"
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense attorney gave his closing argument a day after the prosecution's. Jurors will start deliberating on Monday.
Trial
Combs' team presenting closing arguments
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team will present closing arguments to the jury after the prosecution argued its case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
In closing arguments, prosecutors say "Diddy" thought he was "above the law"
The sex trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs is nearing its end as New York prosecutors and Combs' legal team make their closing arguments.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial closing arguments
Closing arguments in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial are underway. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman breaks down what the prosecution has presented.
Closing arguments to begin in "Diddy" trial
Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday morning in the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. CBS News political reporter and legal analyst Katrina Kaufman is outside of the courthouse in Manhattan with the latest updates.
Prosecution, defense rest in Sean Combs trial
Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jurors have heard from 34 government witnesses over the course of more than six weeks. Chris Melcher, celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, joins CBS News to recap the trial ahead of jury deliberations.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release, but ICE likely to detain him
The judge acknowledged in her ruling that determining whether Abrego Garcia should be released is "little more than an academic exercise" because ICE will likely detain him.
Combs' prosecutors expected to rest
Prosecutors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial are expected to rest their case on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
Sneak peek: The Troubled Case Against Jane Dorotik
ENCORE: A woman convicted of murdering her husband discovers serious problems with some key evidence used against her at trial. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, June 21 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Alternate juror tapped for Sean Combs trial
Week 6 of Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial began with a juror's dismissal. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest from outside the courthouse.
Jury begins deliberating in Karen Read trial
The jury in Karen Read's murder retrial began deliberations on Friday. Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend with a car and then leaving him to die in the snow, while she claims she's being framed. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports.
Bolton says Trump tied Ukraine aid to Biden
According to "The New York Times," former national security adviser John Bolton says President Trump did tie Ukraine military aid to investigations into his political rival Joe Biden. Nancy Cordes reports on how the new information has reignited Democrats' calls for Bolton to testify at the Senate impeachment trial.
Top headlines for January 25, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Major Garrett."
Iowa caucus in sight for 2020 candidates
For the four Democratic senators running for president, the spring back to the campaign trail will happen the second the impeachment trial gavels out today. They head to Iowa with just nine days left until the state’s caucus. Ed O’Keefe shares how Senators Warren, Sanders, Klobuchar, and Bennet are juggling their day jobs with their ambitions.
Reporter previews Trump team's arguments
As President Trump's lawyers prep their defense to begin Saturday morning, Bloomberg News Chief Washington Correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what to expect from the impeachment trial.
Trump team to present impeachment defense
It’s President Trump's turn in his impeachment trial - after listening to the Democrats' case over three days about why Mr. Trump should be removed from office, his legal team will get their first chance on Saturday. Weijia Jiang is at the White House to preview what the president’s lawyers might say.
Democrats use Trump’s own words against him
House impeachment managers are expected Thursday to lay out exactly how President Trump's abuse of power violated the constitution. This comes after 100 senators acting as both judge and jury in the trial sat in silence while House Democrats presented the evidence they say prove the president's guilt. Nancy Cordes is on Capitol Hill to break down hours of legal arguments.
Dramatic testimony expected in Weinstein trial
Dramatic testimony is expected on day two of Harvey Weinstein’s New York trial as “The Sopranos” actress Annabella Sciorra gets ready to take the stand. Weinstein, who was seen walking into the first day of the trial on Wednesday without his walker, maintains that all relations he’s had were consensual. Jericka Duncan reports on what to expect from the bombshell case.
What to expect from the Weinstein trial
Opening statements begin Wednesday in Harvey Weinstein’s New York trial, over two years since he was first accused in a case that fueled the #MeToo movement. More than 80 women have made allegations against him. Weinstein faces charges involving two women, including rape and sexual assault. Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what to expect from the trial.
Impeachment battle begins with fierce debate
House Democrats will begin their impeachment argument Wednesday after an opening session of the Senate trial, in which Senators took more than 12 hours to debate the rules. Each party accused the other of acting in bad faith, and in the end, the Republican blueprint was approved just before 2 a.m. after they blocked all 11 Democratic amendments. Chip Reid breaks down the overnight debate as Congress gears up for day two.
What to expect from the impeachment trial
The U.S. Senate will meet Tuesday to start the impeachment trial of President Trump. Senators will set the ground rules for the trial on two articles of impeachment: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is thousands of miles away at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he praised U.S. economic success. CBS News senior political analyst John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what to expect from the trial.
Senators make final Iowa push before trial
A pair of Democrats running for President are getting a boost from the New York Times editorial board. For the first time, the paper endorsed two candidates in the primaries, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar. The Times says Warren is the best leftist candidate, while Klobuchar is the centrist choice. Ed O’Keefe reports on how they and their senate colleagues are squeezing in campaign appearances before the impeachment trial.
House prosecutors preparing for impeachment trial
President Trump's impeachment trial begins this week. The House managers who will prosecute the case against the president met on Capitol Hill on Sunday to work on their strategy. Meanwhile, senators are getting ready for what could be a grueling few weeks. Ben Tracy reports.
An eye on the Supreme Court as impeachment heads to the Senate
CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down what to expect from the Supreme Court this year as Washington prepares for impeachment.
Harvey Weinstein trial preview: Jury is picked
Jury selection in the Harvey Weinstein trial wrapped on Friday, with opening arguments expected to begin next week in New York City. The former movie mogul is accused of rape and other sexual misconduct involving two different women. Attorney Jesse Weber, host on the Law and Crime Network, who's been closely following the proceedings from inside the courtroom, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" for a preview.
Live
Pentagon says about 140 U.S. service members wounded since Iran war began
President Trump says the Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
Exclusive
DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
Thune stands firm on SAVE America Act despite Trump pressure
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch searched after revelations in FBI files
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
Exclusive
TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Georgia voters deciding Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement in special election
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
U.S.
More U.S.
Exclusive
TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain missing
Tommy Thompson found the S.S. Central America and its thousands of pounds of sunken treasure that sat at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for more than 150 years.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects
The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Politics
More Politics
Exclusive
TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Voting nearly over in Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters in northwest Georgia have been heading to the polls all day to have their say in who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.
White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
Exclusive
DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
World
More World
White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
How the Iran war reached Europe, via the small, divided island of Cyprus
When it comes to European Union territory, you can't go much further east than Cyprus. So far east, in fact, that it's within reach of Iran's weapons.
Team USA's Oksana Masters wins 11th Paralympic gold medal
The most decorated American Winter Paralympian had her left leg amputated at age 9 and her right leg amputated at age 14.
Map and chart track the latest U.S. and Iranian war targets
According to U.S. Central Command, over 5,000 targets were struck and 50 Iranian vessels were damaged or destroyed in the first 10 days of the war with Iran.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Entertainment
Dorrance on preserving tap dancing history
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Michelle Pfeiffer on "The Madison" series
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Details on Live Nation's settlement with DOJ
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
Latest on shots fired at Rihanna's home
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
Science
More Science
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
No harmful substances in NYC suspicious package
New York City police have given the all clear after concluding a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was harmless.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Hospice fraud grows in California
Hospice fraud has grown in Los Angeles County despite a state crackdown on facilities with notable red flags, a CBS News Investigation found. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Breaking down Alexander brothers' trial
Jurors found Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City after four weeks of testimony from women who accused the brothers of sexual assault. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Space
More Space
1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Video shows NYC suspect purchasing fuse
Emir Balat, an 18-year-old Pennsylvania man charged with terrorism for allegedly throwing two homemade bombs into a crowd near Gracie Mansion in New York Saturday, apparently purchased the fuse used in the devices at Phantom Fireworks in a Philadelphia suburb on March 2. Surveillance video from the store shows him walking inside and apparently purchasing a 20 foot roll of safety fuse.
Role of Persian Gulf states in war with Iran
The Persian Gulf states are facing more attacks from Iran amid its war with the U.S. and Israel. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has more from Tel Aviv.
Trump refers to war in Iran as an "excursion"
War is deadly serious business and challenges presidents as no other event can. And yet, both former President Joe Biden and President Trump have been tripped up by bizarre language around the topic of war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Military analyst on status of Iran's military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of U.S. strikes inside Iran. Meanwhile, Iran is launching ballistic missiles and drones against U.S. allies in the Gulf. Retired U.S. Army Major and military analyst Mike Lyons joins CBS News to discuss.
Pressure to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying, along with the rhetoric around it from the U.S. and Iran. Matt Smith, an analyst at the data firm Kpler, joins to discuss.