Man who spent 23 years in prison for stealing hedge clippers gets parole
Fair Wayne Bryant had been serving a life sentence in prison for the crime.
Fair Wayne Bryant had been serving a life sentence in prison for the crime.
The ACLU says roughly 5.8 million people in the U.S. can't vote this year because of a patchwork of state felony disenfranchisement laws. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" about some of the barriers to voting they are facing.
At least 245 coronavirus election cases have been filed in 45 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico as of August 31, according to a tally by Justin Levitt, a Loyola Law School professor.
Presidential emergency action documents, which grant vast authority to the president in extraordinary situations, are so secret even Congress cannot see them – and that troubles constitutional scholars
The power of the president is enormous – and may be even more so with presidential emergency action documents (PEADs), classified orders granting vast presidential authority in response to extraordinary situations. PEADs are so secret even Congress cannot see them – and that troubles constitutional scholars. "Sunday Morning" special contributor Ted Koppel reports.
In July, U.S. border officials made 2,506 arrests of unaccompanied children. Only 168 were allowed to stay and seek refuge.
A group of migrants previously held at a Texas hotel are no longer facing imminent removal. But others will continue to be expelled under a CDC order.
Out of more than 1,250 colleges in the U.S., 12% are switching to an online-only model this fall, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
More than 2,000 migrant children who arrived at the border unaccompanied have been expelled and prevented from seeking asylum under a public health directive.
John Lewis, a Democratic congressman from Georgia and a longtime civil rights activist, died after a monthslong battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday. Michelle Miller takes a look back at the life of one of the most ardent champions for racial justice and equality in America.
The ACLU and Oregon's governor have accused the Trump administration of abusing its power after a video on Twitter apparently showed federal officers grabbing protestors off the streets of Portland.
Florida counties impose curfews as coronavirus cases spike; New York man paints portraits of frontline workers as tribute.
Shakeups at Trump's reelection campaign; Twitter investigating massive hack on prominent accounts
Yusuf Abdul-Qadir is the director of Central New York's ACLU chapter. He strongly believes that police should be required to live in the same cities that they protect and serve. He joins CBSN for a closer look at his proposal and how he believes it could help reform police and communities nationwide.
Among other regulations, the bill ended qualified immunity at the state level, making Colorado one of the first states that holds police officers liable for misconduct.
Paycheck program wrongly bars business owners with a criminal record from applying for aid, ACLU and others argue.
LGBTQ Victory Fund said that Ketchum "has shattered a lavender ceiling in West Virginia," and will be just the fourth elected official in the state to be openly LGBTQ.
Citing a public health order, U.S. border officials carried out 899 expulsions of unaccompanied migrant children in March and April alone.
High-traffic locations have shown interest in using thermal devices as a safety measure to reopen the economy.
"This new federal effort to weaken Title IX makes it more difficult for victims of sexual harassment or sexual assault to continue their educations and needlessly comes amid a global pandemic," the lawsuit said.
"We leave our families, fleeing our home countries to try to save our lives. And then we come here and die while imprisoned," one asylum-seeker told CBS News.
In a span of fewer than 24 hours, three new lawsuits were filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood.
Arkansas is the latest state to face a legal battle over its suspension of abortion services amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The ruling was a victory for abortion rights advocates who are fighting efforts in Texas, Ohio, Alabama and other states to prohibit abortion services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hours before the announcement, a federal judge ordered the release of 22 sick immigrants in Pennsylvania, warning of "catastrophic outcomes."
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
The Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
David DePape was convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
A man is in custody more than a week after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
"I don't feel homeless, but I am legally homeless," said one of the dozens of students at Cal Poly Humboldt who call an RV or other vehicle home.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
Power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston, an official warned Friday.
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
"I don't feel homeless, but I am legally homeless," said one of the dozens of students at Cal Poly Humboldt who call an RV or other vehicle home.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
Employees of the German luxury car maker reject membership in the United Auto Workers after a contentious campaign.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
David DePape, convicted of trying to kidnap Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer in October 2022, was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
Atlanta received Lun Lun and Yang Yang from China in 1999 as part of a 25-year loan agreement that will soon expire.
The Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.
It was unclear whether Lucero López Maza was the intended target of the attack, because shootings have become so common in the area.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Kenny Chesney recently kicked off his summer tour. The country superstar talks with "CBS Mornings" about his historic career and shares how his music continues to evolve.
Lainey Wilson took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
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.
The 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Disturbing video obtained by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs pushing, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports.
David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
In a historic interview from the Vatican, Pope Francis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including the criticism he's faced for trying to make the church more inclusive. The pope's full interview will air on "60 Minutes" on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."
A U.S.-built pier is now ready to receive aid for civilians in Gaza. Meanwhile, at least 20 American medical workers are trapped in Gaza after Israel closed the Rafah border crossing. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab spoke with two of them.
The last pandas in the U.S. --four at Zoo Atlanta -- will soon be heading back to China this fall as a loan agreement expires
There's mounting criticism of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after a report that a symbol used by election deniers was once displayed outside his home. Scott Macfarlane has more on how Alito is responding.