Supreme Court considers Texas age-verification requirement for pornography websites
Texas and 18 other states have recently enacted laws requiring pornography websites to verify the ages of their visitors.
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Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuits against energy companies
The court fight brought in Hawaii state court is similar to others filed against the nation's largest energy companies by state and local governments in their courts.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold TikTok ban as deadline nears
The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a new law that could force TikTok to shut down in the U.S., with conservative and liberal justices alike expressing skepticism about the legal challenge.
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.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
Supreme Court takes up case over California vehicle emissions standards
The Supreme Court said it will wade into a case over whether California can set its own vehicle emissions standards under a scheme laid out in the Clean Air Act.
Supreme Court won't hear case over Hawaii's rules for handguns
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a Hawaii man's appeal of his prosecution for carrying a handgun without a license.
Supreme Court turns away case over Boston high school admissions criteria
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to race-neutral admissions criteria at three Boston high schools that aimed to increase racial and economic diversity.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
Supreme Court to confront gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
How a Trump Justice Department could shift legal positions at the Supreme Court
Trump's new lawyers will have to decide how to handle hot-button issues before the high court this term, including cases on treatments for transgender youth and on ghost guns.
Supreme Court tosses Facebook appeal in shareholder lawsuit
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
Supreme Court unlikely to see justices retire before Trump takes office
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court to hear dispute involving Louisiana congressional map
The appeal stemmed from a congressional map enacted in January that includes two majority-Black districts.
How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election
The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.
Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Consumer Product Safety Commission
The dispute raised separation of powers concerns arising from the president's ability to remove members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Supreme Court turns down Michael Cohen's bid to revive suit against Trump
Michael Cohen, who was one of former President Donald Trump's closest legal advisers, pleaded guilty to multiple felonies in 2018.
Supreme Court tosses decision that shielded officers who arrested citizen journalist
A Texas citizen journalist was arrested after she published two news stories to her Facebook page that included information she sought from a police source.
Supreme Court grapples with case of death row inmate who's had 3 last meals
Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma death row inmate, and Gentner Drummond, the state's attorney general, are asking the Supreme Court to grant Glossip a new trial.
Supreme Court probes limits of ATF rule regulating ghost guns
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
Supreme Court won't decide Texas dispute over emergency abortions
In turning away the case, the Supreme Court leaves in place a lower court order that blocked emergency abortion care if it violates Texas' near-total ban.
Supreme Court won't hear dispute involving Jack Smith and Trump's X data
Special counsel Jack Smith obtained in January 2023 a court-authorized warrant for information associated with former President Donald Trump's X account as part of its election interference probe.
Supreme Court to weigh legality of Biden administration's ghost guns rule
The rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives seeks to ensure ghost guns are subject to the same requirements as commercial firearms sales.
Supreme Court allows EPA to enforce methane rule for oil, gas facilities for now
States and industry groups had asked the Supreme Court to pause the EPA's rule that aims to curb emissions of methane from new and existing oil and gas facilities.
Supreme Court won't pause EPA rule on toxic metal emissions from power plants
The case involves emissions requirements for coal-fired power plants first issued by the EPA in 2012.
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Watch Live: John Ratcliffe faces senators at confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.
In opening pitch to Congress, Pam Bondi to vow "one tier of justice for all"
In planned remarks to Congress, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department commits that "partisan weaponization of the Department of Justice will end" under her watch.
Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address
President Biden is addressing the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m.
Watch Live: Pam Bondi confirmation hearing for attorney general underway
Pam Bondi served as Florida's attorney general and represented President-elect Donald Trump during his first impeachment proceedings.
Watch Live: Marco Rubio faces senators at confirmation hearing for secretary of state
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, is facing questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning.
Former Jan. 6 committee chair Bennie Thompson says he'd accept White House pardon
Rep. Bennie Thompson told CBS News, "When I hear someone about to be sworn into the presidency of the United States say he wants to lock you up for doing your job, I believe it."
Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration
Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg are the three richest people in the world, according to Forbes.
Biden to lift Cuba's status as terror sponsor in exchange for prisoners' release
The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
House passes ban on transgender students in girls sports
In 2023, the measure had no support from Democrats. This time, it had two Democratic votes.
Supreme Court considers Texas age-verification requirement for pornography websites
Texas and 18 other states have recently enacted laws requiring pornography websites to verify the ages of their visitors.
Trump says he'll create "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs
The federal government already collects tariffs, and deposits them in the General Fund of the United States.
Johnson says Capitol flags will be flown at full-staff during Trump inauguration
Flags are supposed to be lowered for 30 days to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
Producer prices rose less than expected last month, encouraging investors
U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.2% last month on higher energy prices.
Michelle Obama will not attend Trump's inauguration, her office says
Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration. She also did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.
Biden announces aircraft carriers will be named for Bush, Clinton
The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.
Voters backed abortion rights, but the state judges they elected might not
Though abortion rights supporters prevailed on ballot measures in seven of the 10 states where abortion was up for a vote on Nov. 5, the state supreme courts they've elected indicate legal fights to come aren't clear-cut.
Special counsel's final report says Trump would have been convicted
The fast-moving legal battle over the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.
Harris declines to invite Vance for courtesy visit to VP's residence
Vice President Kamala Harris has not extended an invitation for a formal sit-down or tour, multiple Democratic and Republican sources told CBS News.
Justice Dept releases special counsel's report on Hunter Biden
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss to be special counsel, giving him expanded powers to continue his investigation of Hunter Biden.
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FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
Watch Live: John Ratcliffe faces senators at confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.
FDA to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's rate decision
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
In opening pitch to Congress, Pam Bondi to vow "one tier of justice for all"
In planned remarks to Congress, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department commits that "partisan weaponization of the Department of Justice will end" under her watch.
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CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's rate decision
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
SEC sues Elon Musk, accusing him of withholding info from Twitter investors
The SEC has sued billionaire X owner Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in 2022.
Capital One allegedly cheated customers out of $2 billion, CFPB says
The CFPB is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts.
Los Angeles residents hire private firefighters to save their homes
Private firefighters are working alongside municipal departments to battle the wildfires. Here's how much they cost.
FCC warns of 50-state scam by fraudsters posing as mortgage lenders
Callers spoof the caller ID number of the victim's actual lending institution, swindling money from those seeking financial relief.
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Watch Live: John Ratcliffe faces senators at confirmation hearing for CIA director
The former Texas congressman previously led the nation's spy agencies as director of national intelligence in the last months of the first Trump administration.
In opening pitch to Congress, Pam Bondi to vow "one tier of justice for all"
In planned remarks to Congress, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department commits that "partisan weaponization of the Department of Justice will end" under her watch.
Biden says "I have given my heart and my soul to our nation" ahead of farewell address
President Biden is addressing the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m.
Watch Live: Pam Bondi confirmation hearing for attorney general underway
Pam Bondi served as Florida's attorney general and represented President-elect Donald Trump during his first impeachment proceedings.
Watch Live: Marco Rubio faces senators at confirmation hearing for secretary of state
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, is facing questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning.
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FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
FDA to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump
It will be up to the returning Trump administration to decide whether to finalize the rule.
3 Boar's Head plants also had unsanitary conditions, USDA records show
Several Boar's Head deli meat plants were cited for unsanitary conditions, not just the factory shut down after a deadly listeria outbreak.
More than 1 drink a day raises risk of dying, federal review concludes
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
FDA unveils proposed rules to put nutrition facts on the front of the package
It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.
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Major Russian missile strike forces Ukraine to shut down power grid
Russia missiles have pounded energy infrastructure across Ukraine, forcing power cuts in the dead of winter.
Dozens arrested in India over alleged 5-year sexual abuse of teen girl
Authorities in southern India have detained almost 50 men suspected of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a girl from the age of 13.
5 shot dead in Mexican town; body parts found in Gulf coast region
Five people were gunned down on the same street where another attack left eight dead just months earlier.
Impeached South Korean president detained over martial law declaration
South Korea's anti-corruption agency detains impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law.
Biden to lift Cuba's status as terror sponsor in exchange for prisoners' release
The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
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Princess Kate announces she's in remission from cancer
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Ayesha Curry on new book imprint
Chef, entrepreneur and author Ayesha Curry joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss expanding her empire into publishing, uplifting diverse voices and why she selected her imprint's first novel "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias.
Ayesha Curry launches book imprint
Chef, entrepreneur and bestselling author Ayesha Curry expands her empire into publishing with "Sweet July Books," an imprint dedicated to diverse voices. The first novel, "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias, follows a young woman discovering dark secrets in Jamaica. They join "CBS Mornings."
Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.
Graham Norton on the art of storytelling
Talk show host and bestselling author Graham Norton joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his fifth novel, "Frankie," which follows the extraordinary life of an 84-year-old Irish woman. Norton also shares the inspiration behind the book and his approach to storytelling.
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Meta is cutting 5% of its workforce, or more than 3,600 employees
Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant.
SpaceX to launch two lunar landers
Just after midnight Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off, carrying a pair of lunar landers that will try to touch down on the moon in the coming months. One was built by a Japanese company and the other was built by a Texas company. Their mission is to carefully lower to the lunar surface and deliver 10 payloads for NASA.
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.
What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
Does the tech industry really need so many workers on H-1B visas?
Elon Musk claims the U.S. needs a pipeline of foreign employees working on H-1B visas because the country lacks skilled engineers. Here's what the data shows.
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Strong winds pick up in L.A. as fires burn
Officials in Los Angeles are now dealing with strengthening winds as the deadly fires continue to burn. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has the latest from the Pacific Palisades.
How to talk to kids about the L.A. fires
California officials say the Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive in the state's history. As the country, state and individual families deal with the unprecedented tragedy, it poses the question of how to discuss wildfire losses with children and teens. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to share some best practices for having these tough conversations.
Winds threaten L.A. fire containment efforts
Emergency response teams have made progress in containing some wildfires raging in Southern California, but they still face an uphill fight. CBS News reporter Laura Haefeli is in Los Angeles in the Palisades Fire zone.
L.A. County fire captain on wildfire response
Southern California is bracing for another round of strong winds that could exacerbate the wildfires burning throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Sheila Kelliher joins CBS News to discuss the latest on containment efforts. Then, CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins with more from the Golden State.
Los Angeles wildfire threat remains critical
The Los Angeles County Fire chief says despite making progress over the weekend, firefighters are preparing for the return of dangerous winds. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has the latest on the devastating fires. Then, Washington Post national political reporter Maeve Reston joins to discuss the scrutiny facing elected leaders in California.
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Dozens arrested in India over alleged 5-year sexual abuse of teen girl
Authorities in southern India have detained almost 50 men suspected of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a girl from the age of 13.
5 shot dead in Mexican town; body parts found in Gulf coast region
Five people were gunned down on the same street where another attack left eight dead just months earlier.
Chicago customs seized 1,500 Glock switches to turn guns automatic in 2024
Most of the Glock switch shipments had come from China, and were destined for various locations throughout the United States, CPB said.
Oregon man arrested for cold case murder of car salesman
David Staggs was last seen at his home in January 2022. Police said they uncovered what is believed to be his remains on Wednesday.
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
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2 commercial landers launched for the moon
A pair of commercial landers are headed to the moon after launching early Wednesday morning from the Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
2 privately built moon landers carried into space by SpaceX rocket
Firefly's "Blue Moon" and ispace's "Resilience" are the latest in an ongoing push to gain private-sector experience exploring the moon.
Blue Origin postpones first launch of its massive new rocket
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.
Blue Origin preps New Glenn rocket for high-stakes test flight
Blue Origin expects the New Glenn to provide a viable alternative to SpaceX's market-dominating Falcon family of rockets.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
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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 Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
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New recommendations to measure obesity
A group of experts says Body Mass Index, or BMI, used by doctors to measure obesity, is not a good method. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the new recommendations.
Schools impacted by L.A. area wildfires
A dozen schools have been damaged or destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Meanwhile, several other campuses have been closed due to mandatory evacuations. CBS News' Lilia Luciano shows how Californians are coming together.
Travelers will soon need a Real ID
Starting on May 7, all domestic travelers in the United States must have a state-issued ID card or drivers license that complies with a standard known as a Real ID. The IDs are more secure and harder to counterfeit.
Princess of Wales says cancer is in remission
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, revealed in a social media post on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission about 10 months after she first announced her diagnosis. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Hegseth grilled at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, was grilled on Tuesday during his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth answered questions regarding assault allegations, women in the military and more. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.