Wells Fargo to pay $3 billion for phony-account scandal
Bank settles over widespread abuse of millions of customers of its banking, auto-lending and mortgage businesses.
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Roger Stone sentenced to 3 years, 4 months behind bars
Stone, 67, was convicted of obstruction, lying to investigators and witness tampering in 2019.
Barr has considered quitting over Trump's tweets about DOJ
A Justice Department spokesperson said Barr "has no plans to resign."
Man arrested after allegedly tracking U.S. source for Russia
A U.S. official told CBS News that the government source is someone who has provided information on Russian intelligence services.
Judge: No sentencing delay for Roger Stone
Judge Amy Berman Jackson denied a request from former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone to delay his sentencing. Thousands of former Justice Department officials have criticized Attorney General William Barr for intervening in the case. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN for the latest on that plus John Bolton's new comments.
U.S. attorney in New York coordinating Ukraine probes
Richard Donoghue has been tasked with coordinating the Justice Department's handling of investigations related to Ukraine.
Federal judges' group calls emergency meeting over Roger Stone case
U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe said the group "could not wait" any longer to discuss the crisis that has engulfed the Justice Department.
Former DOJ officials call on Barr to resign
There are growing calls for the resignation of Attorney General William Barr. They're coming from a bipartisan group of former officials who served inside the department he leads. Weijia Jiang reports.
2,000 ex-Justice Department employees call on Barr to resign
The former officials from Republican and Democratic administrations said Barr's behavior is a "grave threat to the fair administration of justice."
Former DOJ officials call on Barr to resign
More than 1,100 former Department of Justice officials are calling on Attorney General William Barr to step down. In a letter, former employees cite the department's recent intervention in the sentencing recommendation for President Trump's longtime friend Roger Stone. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Barr faces "crisis of confidence" inside DOJ
Attorney General William Barr is facing backlash from hundreds of former DOJ officials for reversing a sentencing recommendation for President Trump's longtime friend and ally Roger Stone. Barr's unusual trend of tapping U.S. attorneys to review matters of interest to Trump has also reportedly rankled Justice Department employees. Paula Reid reports on the discord within the executive branch as President Trump campaigns for the Nevada caucus.
Kennedy defends Barr's intervention in Roger Stone case
"He's mature. He's serious. He exercises power fairly and intelligently. He's cursed with a rational mind and he's tough as a boot," Kennedy said on "Face the Nation."
Justice Department won't charge Andrew McCabe
The Justice Department was investigating whether McCabe lied to investigators about a media leak.
Trump responds to Barr saying that tweets "make it impossible for me to do my job"
The attorney general under fire says he won't be "bullied" into doing anything.
U.S. charges Huawei with racketeering
The Department of Justice unveiled new charges against Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei on Thursday, accusing the company of orchestrating a successful "decades-long" scheme to steal trade secrets from U.S. technology companies.
Democrats demand inquiry in Roger Stone case
Democrats are calling for the Justice Department's inspector general to look into Attorney General William Barr's decision to intervene in the case involving President Trump's former adviser Roger Stone. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid, senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, and Politico's Meridith McGraw joined CBSN to explain the fallout.
U.S. unveils new charges against Chinese telecom giant Huawei
The new charges include conspiracy to steal trade secrets, commit wire fraud and racketeering under the RICO statute.
Democrats ask Graham to investigate political interference at DOJ
Democrats on the panel wrote a letter to Graham, the chairman of the committee.
Trump praises Barr for Roger Stone case
Attorney General William Barr is facing calls to resign after the Justice Department overruled a sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone. President Trump praised Barr for "taking charge" of the case. Paula Reid reports.
Trump won't say if he'll pardon Roger Stone
President Trump is praising his Justice Department for intervening in the sentencing recommendation of his former campaign adviser Roger Stone. Democrats are now calling for Attorney General William Barr to testify. AP White House reporter Jill Colvin, New York Times congressional reporter Sheryl Gay Stolberg, and CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe join "Red & Blue" with a look at what comes next.
Barr agrees to testify before House Judiciary Committee in March
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee asked Barr to appear before the committee in a hearing at the end of March
Justice Department to review Ukraine probe
Sources tell CBS News that Attorney General William Barr is assigning staffers to look into the origins of the Ukraine investigation. This comes as prosecutors are resigning after the DOJ intervened in the Roger Stone case. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and Politico's Daniel Lippman join CBSN to discuss the latest in Washington.
DOJ walks back Roger Stone criminal case
A surprising reversal in the criminal case of President Trump's longtime ally Roger Stone has sparked outrage and accusations of interference. Four career prosecutors withdrew from Stone's case after the DOJ rejected their sentencing recommendation. Trump has strongly criticized the prosecutors in the past. Jeff Pegues reports on the latest reactions from within the Justice Department.
Schumer calls on Justice Department watchdog to probe Stone sentencing recommendations
He sent a letter to Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz requesting an investigation into the change in sentencing recommendations for Stone after four prosecutors involved in the case withdrew.
DOJ review of Ukraine material began "several weeks" ago, source says
Justice Department officials have been "quietly" reviewing records and documents from Ukraine for "several weeks," a source familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens and crime
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
Navy ship hit reef and sank after crew's "autopilot" error
The HMNZS Manawanui was the first ship New Zealand lost since World War II, and was one of nine ships in the country's small navy fleet.
Ireland's 2024 election is underway. Here's what to know.
Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations
The bursts of violence — with no reports of serious casualties — reflected the uneasy nature of the ceasefire that otherwise appeared to hold as Lebanese troops began to deploy in parts of southern Lebanon.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
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Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Iowa man decorates neighbors' homes to celebrate wife's love of Christmas
Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
This is how retailers get you to spend more money
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
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The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
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New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
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Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
Ireland's 2024 election is underway. Here's what to know.
Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.
Navy ship hit reef and sank after crew's "autopilot" error
The HMNZS Manawanui was the first ship New Zealand lost since World War II, and was one of nine ships in the country's small navy fleet.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Missing hiker found alive after surviving 6 weeks in Canada wilderness
A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.
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Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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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.
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.
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.
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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Crowds brave rain to enjoy Macy's parade
Ponchos and umbrellas added to the atmosphere at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a steady rain-soaked Midtown Manhattan. But for the three million people estimated to have lined the two-and-a-half mile route, the wet weather didn't dampen spirits. Tom Hanson reports.
Retailers prepare for Black Friday shopping surge
Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will likely be on electronics like televisions, appliances and gaming consoles. Nancy Cordes reports.
Russian attack targets Ukraine's energy grid
For the second time in two weeks, Russia on Thursday took aim at Ukraine's energy infrastructure with a nationwide missile and drone strike that left more than a million homes and businesses without power. Ramy Inocencio has details.
Woman sneaks onto Delta flight from NYC to Paris
Authorities are investigating how a woman got through security at John F. Kennedy International Airport and then boarded a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris without a boarding pass. French police took the woman into custody after the plane landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Lilia Luciano has details.
Trump, Sheinbaum hold call after tariff threat
President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke Wednesday following Trump's declaration earlier this week that he planned to institute a 25% tariff on both Mexico and Canada immediately after taking office. Trump and Sheinbaum did not appear to be on the same page regarding the outcome of their conversation. Weijia Jiang has the latest.