Texas now has the most restrictive ban on abortions in the country, outlawing the procedure after six weeks. Cecile Richards, a former president of Planned Parenthood and co-chair of the American Bridge 21st Century political action committee, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with her reaction to the new law.
California's massive Caldor wildfire, burning near South Lake Tahoe, is gaining ground on the popular resort community. Currently, it's burning an area larger than New York City and is only 23% contained. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has an update on the firefighting efforts. Then fire historian Steve Pyne, author of "The Pyrocene," spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about why this year's fire season differs from others.
Regulators say rocketship carrying British billionaire and others in a July flight veered off course on its descent.
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor condemns law's "cash prizes" for citizens "prosecuting their neighbors' medical procedures."
Sandy Alderson, the team's president, will assume Scott's responsibilities, the Mets announced.
"This ban necessitates codifying Roe v. Wade," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.
This marks the first reported death of an evacuee from Afghanistan on U.S. soil.
President Biden said Thursday that he had spoken to governors in the Northeast and FEMA as the remnants of Hurricane Ida slammed the area with record rainfall and flooding. Watch the president's remarks.
With U.S. troops fully withdrawn from Afghanistan and the Taliban now in charge, there are fears and uncertainty of what lies ahead. Nargis Nehan, who used to serve in the Afghan government, recently fled with the help of Norway. She joined CBSN to discuss her experiences, the fight for women's rights, and what her country is now facing.
The remnants of Hurricane Ida took a deadly toll in the Northeast overnight. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi has more on the extent of the flooding and tornado damage. Then the mayor of Yonkers, New York, Mike Spano, joins CBSN to discuss how his city is recovering from the record-breaking rainfall.
In a 5-4 decision late Wednesday, the Supreme Court allowed Texas' ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to remain in effect.
Democrats say it could make it more difficult for disabled voters and voters of color to vote, while Republicans say it'll be harder to cheat the election system.
60 Minutes+ correspondent Laurie Segall sat down with a group of people who say a loved one's beliefs in internet conspiracies and QAnon have torn apart their families and relationships. Segall joined CBSN to talk about about the interview and a support group some are turning to for help.
When asked about whether officers have sexually assaulted trans people, Lieutenant Aimée Alvarado said "it could have happened."
The family of 23-year-old Colorado man who died after being put in a chokehold and injected with a powerful sedative responds to the grand jury indictments of three officers and two parademics.
Hospitals across the nation are facing a rise in COVID-19 patients as the Delta variant spreads. Justin Gill, an urgent care nurse practitioner, health policy lecturer and vice president of the Washington State Nurses Association, joins CBSN to break down the latest details and explain how masks and vaccines can help.
While several school districts are also requiring staff to get vaccinated and kids to wear masks, some states are resisting preventative measures.
Pandemic is again leading business travelers to cancel trips, with airlines expecting their revenues to dip.
About 40% of the world has received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, but only 1.8% of people in low-income countries have received a dose.
Russia is expected to deliver military equipment to Belarus, demonstrating its support for strongman Alexander Lukashenko. In Bolivia, a regional soccer match had to be halted for two hours after bees swarmed the field. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo with these and other stories from around the world.
When asked about whether officers have sexually assaulted trans people, Lieutenant Aimée Alvarado, director of the crimes against women and domestic violence unit at the Puerto Rico Police Department, told CBS News that “it could have happened.”
The resettlement operation is grappling with issues ranging from the uncertain immigration status of many evacuees, to limited social resources and permanent housing for the new arrivals.
The remnants of Ida tore down power lines and brought historic rain, dangerous flooding and tornadoes up and down the East Coast. At least ten people, including seven in New York City, have died. Correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from New Jersey.
"CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil reports on the businesses for which working remotely isn't working out: those who typically support office buildings and staff.
Some highways resembled rivers and mass transit all but ground to a halt in many areas.