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Andrew Left is known for targeting companies. Now the feds are after him.
Left, a prominent investor who made bets against GameStop and other stocks, issued misleading reports, the SEC and Justice Department claim.
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Left, a prominent investor who made bets against GameStop and other stocks, issued misleading reports, the SEC and Justice Department claim.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
A jury on Tuesday found New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez guilty of all charges in his federal corruption trial. Prosecutors said the lawmaker accepted bribes in exchange for political favors. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
In a major legal victory for Donald Trump, a Trump-appointed judge dismissed the former president's federal classified documents case. Judge Aileen Cannon, who was overseeing the case, ruled Monday morning the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the ruling.
The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations.
The Dallas-based company, which owns hospitals in Massachusetts and seven other states, has been accused of putting profits over patients.
The Justice Department said it "remains committed to holding accountable those who fuel Putin's war machine."
Closing arguments in the federal corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez began Monday and will continue Tuesday. The Democratic lawmaker is accused of trading in political favors for gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe takes a closer look at the case against the senator.
Aerospace company Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge in a deal with the Justice Department. The charge stems from a pair of crashes involving 737 Max jetliners. If approved, the deal would call on Boeing to pay a $243.6 million fine and invest almost half a billion dollars in safety programs. Zach Wichter, a consumer travel reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News to discuss what we know about the deal.
Marianne Smyth was arrested in Maine and is accused of stealing more than $170,000 from victims in Northern Ireland.
President Biden spoke at the White House on Monday night after the Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts he took as president. Biden called it a dangerous ruling and said the power of the law no longer constrains the power of the office. Weijia Jiang, Scott MacFarlane and David Becker join with analysis.
The Supreme Court delivered a win to Donald Trump on Monday, ruling that the former president has immunity from prosecution for official actions taken in office. The case revolves around charges Trump faces that he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss. Katrina Kaufman and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court on Monday says a president has "absolute immunity" from prosecution when it comes to official acts. The interpretation of what constitutes an official act is still up for debate. CBS News' Jan Crawford and Scott MacFarlane join "America Decides" to discuss.
House Republicans want audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur as part of their impeachment inquiry.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of a man accused of playing a role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The justices said prosecutors overstepped when they charged Joseph Fischer with obstruction, and that they need to prove specific actions to charge someone with the crime. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News congressional correspondent, and Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, break down the decision.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to his native Australia as a free man on Wednesday. In a deal brokered by the Justice Department, Assange pleaded guilty to a single felony charge for publishing U.S. military secrets. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in the Australian capital of Canberra with more.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked a federal judge to suppress some critical evidence in Trump's classified documents case. The former president's legal team argues the search warrant used to obtain boxes of sensitive material from his Florida home was overly broad. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Tuesday marked the third and final day of a hearing on whether special counsel Jack Smith should be removed from former President Donald Trump's classified documents case. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers returned to a Florida courtroom Monday, hoping to persuade the judge to dismiss the classified documents case. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman looks at the day's arguments.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty to one count of violating the Espionage Act. A federal grand jury indicted Assange in 2019 on 18 counts over his alleged role in leaking classified government information about U.S. military action in Iraq and Afghanistan. CBS News Justice Department reporter Rob Legare has more.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to Australia for the first time in almost 14 years after pleading guilty to 1 charge of publishing U.S. military secrets.
Should special counsel Jack Smith be removed from former President Donald Trump's classified documents case? That question was at the center of a pretrial hearing in Florida on Friday. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman was inside the courtroom and has the details.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's classified documents case will hear arguments Friday about whether special counsel Jack Smith should be removed from the prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with a preview of the hearing.
The Justice Department said Friday that it will not prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland after the House voted to hold him in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has details.
The Justice Department announced Friday that it will not prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland after the House of Representatives voted to hold him in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas for recordings of President Biden's interview from special counsel Robert Hur's classified documents investigation. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
The teen accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School was interviewed after the FBI received anonymous tips in 2023 about online threats, the agency said.
Federal prosecutors said members of Russia's military intelligence service engaged in "destructive" computer attacks targeting computer systems in Ukraine and around the world.
Former President Trump threw his support behind a government efficiency commission backed by tech giant Elon Musk.
The president's son, Hunter Biden, will accept a guilty verdict in his trial for tax evasion in California. He is accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
Former President Donald Trump's legal team and special counsel Jack Smith's attorneys laid out their proposed path forward in the 2020 election-related case.
Vladimir Putin suggested his backing for Kamala Harris just hours after the U.S. accused Russia of 2024 election interference.
A slide in the market value of Trump Media has shaved billions in market value from the company behind Truth Social.
Congo finally gets vaccines, but stopping the world's worst mpox outbreak will be a race against time, and there are plenty of hurdles.
In addition to World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, Alex Morgan also won a gold medal with the U.S. at the 2012 London Olympics.
Former President Trump threw his support behind a government efficiency commission backed by tech giant Elon Musk.
Federal prosecutors said members of Russia's military intelligence service engaged in "destructive" computer attacks targeting computer systems in Ukraine and around the world.
In addition to World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, Alex Morgan also won a gold medal with the U.S. at the 2012 London Olympics.
The president's son, Hunter Biden, will accept a guilty verdict in his trial for tax evasion in California. He is accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
Many advertisers plan to cut their spending on X next year, the biggest recorded pullback from any top ad platform, Kantar finds.
Former President Trump threw his support behind a government efficiency commission backed by tech giant Elon Musk.
Many advertisers plan to cut their spending on X next year, the biggest recorded pullback from any top ad platform, Kantar finds.
A slide in the market value of Trump Media has shaved billions in market value from the company behind Truth Social.
The $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons deal would be the largest grocery chain merger in U.S. history.
TikTok content creator Jools Lebron is working to trademark uses of her now-viral words for various entertainment and advertising services, including the promotion of beauty products.
Former President Trump threw his support behind a government efficiency commission backed by tech giant Elon Musk.
Federal prosecutors said members of Russia's military intelligence service engaged in "destructive" computer attacks targeting computer systems in Ukraine and around the world.
The president's son, Hunter Biden, will accept a guilty verdict in his trial for tax evasion in California. He is accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
Sen. Mark Kelly is married to former Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot in 2011 at a Arizona grocery store and left severely disabled.
Two more Ohio abortion restrictions have been blocked in court as the legal impact of a 2023 constitutional amendment guaranteeing access to the procedure continues to be felt.
Congo finally gets vaccines, but stopping the world's worst mpox outbreak will be a race against time, and there are plenty of hurdles.
Tested positive for COVID in 2024? Here's what to know about isolation, testing, new vaccines and more.
Do weight loss drug labels warn enough about potential side effects? A patient who needed emergency surgery is suing prescription drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
As climate change brings more extreme weather, farmworkers who pick California grapes say they need more protections from extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
Federal prosecutors said members of Russia's military intelligence service engaged in "destructive" computer attacks targeting computer systems in Ukraine and around the world.
Congo finally gets vaccines, but stopping the world's worst mpox outbreak will be a race against time, and there are plenty of hurdles.
The U.S. says Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are trying to "complete the erasure of women" from society, but Afghan women refuse to be erased quietly.
Vladimir Putin suggested his backing for Kamala Harris just hours after the U.S. accused Russia of 2024 election interference.
Gisele Pelicot told a French court that images depicting years of mass rape, allegedly at the hands of her own husband, were "scenes of horror for me."
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman talks about the top novels that have been transformed into must-watch TV shows and films,
Kylie Jenner said she chose her son's name, Wolf, in haste and instantly regretted it, ultimately changing it to Aire. Regret occurs in other parents, too.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
Kyndle Wylde, the winner of "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition, grew up singing in her family's worship band before moving to Nashville.
Actor Max Greenfield, star of hit series "The Neighborhood" and "New Girl," discusses his new children's book, "Good Nice Thoughts." The book, inspired by his friendship with the late actor Leslie Jordan, aims to help kids tackle their anxieties.
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center saw more than 880,000 complaints last year, a 10% increase from 2022. Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of Micro Center News, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rise of these threats.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
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.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
If you have an Amazon smart speaker, you may count on Alexa to help keep track of your to-do lists, check the weather or answer your questions on the fly, but would you pay extra if it meant an upgraded version of the personal voice assistant? Amazon is ready to find out as it looks to launch its delayed AI Alexa subscription by October. Abrar Al-Heeti, consumer tech and mobile reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new service.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook through November indicates warmer than average temperatures are expected in 2024. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
More Americans are having to choose between food and energy bills as the price of electricity rises. The cost is based on many factors, but one stands out from the rest — and is likely only going to make matters more complicated and expensive.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, will submit to an Alford plea, according to his lawyer, accepting a guilty verdict in his federal tax evasion case while maintaining his innocence. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi has the latest.
The FBI says it interviewed the Apalachee High School shooter on May 2023 about online threats. The 14-year-old who is in custody is accused of killing four people and wounding nine others. CBS News' Dave Malkoff and Anna Schecter have the latest.
The president's son, Hunter Biden, will accept a guilty verdict in his trial for tax evasion in California. He is accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
Isaac Sanguma, a student at Appalachee High School in Georgia, said he was walking back to class at the time of the shooting Wednesday. One of the victims, Christina Irimie, was his math teacher, who he said was kind, welcoming and worked to give students confidence. Sanguma told "CBS Mornings" he can't believe what happened, saying, "I just can't believe my teacher, somebody I see every day ... it just don't feel real."
Investigators say a student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Georgia on Wednesday, killing two 14-year-old students and two teachers. Eight other students and one teacher were taken to hospitals with gunshot wounds and other injuries, and are expected to survive.
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, will submit to an Alford plea, according to his lawyer, accepting a guilty verdict in his federal tax evasion case while maintaining his innocence. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi has the latest.
The FBI says it interviewed the Apalachee High School shooter on May 2023 about online threats. The 14-year-old who is in custody is accused of killing four people and wounding nine others. CBS News' Dave Malkoff and Anna Schecter have the latest.
A grinning Vladimir Putin said Thursday he preferred Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Putin's comments came hours after the Biden administration accused Russia of a widespread, sophisticated election interference campaign. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Former President Donald Trump has officially pleaded not guilty to charges of interference in the 2020 election that are part of a superseding indictment filed by special counsel Jack Smith. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Jury selection begins Thursday in Hunter Biden's federal tax evasion case. The president's son has pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes, but he could face up to 17 years if convicted. Former federal prosecutor Joseph Moreno joined CBS News to discuss the case.