Sean "Diddy" Combs sentenced to over 4 years for prostitution-related charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing was held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
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Analyzing Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced on Friday to more than four years in prison on two prostitution-related charges. It follows a roughly two-month-long trial where Combs was acquitted on more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Attorney Chris Melcher breaks it down.
How Sean "Diddy" Combs reacted to sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to more than four years in prison. Over the summer, the music mogul had been found guilty of prostitution-related charges. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more from New York.
The Dish: Restaurants to visit this fall
We’re exploring three restaurants you should visit this autumn. We take a trip to Chicago to visit a neighborhood hangout highlighting local produce, and we travel to New York’s Hudson Valley, where one chef has restored a space almost as old as the nation for her wood-fired cuisine. Watch these stories and more on The Dish.
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ICE officer seen on video pushing woman to ground has returned to duty
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Man says he killed his parents in TV interview
In a stunning interview with the Albany, New York, CBS affiliate last week, Lorenz Kraus admitted to killing his elderly parents eight years ago and burying them in the backyard of their upstate New York home. Kraus was arrested shortly after making the confession.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams ends reelection bid
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday he's ending his reelection campaign. The move sets up a three-way race between Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa to lead America's largest city.
Facing a Monster
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Midtown Manhattan mass shooting gunman had low-stage CTE, medical examiner finds
Shane Tamura, the gunman who killed four people in a deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, had low-stage CTE, officials said Friday.
Seized coral illegally smuggled from Indonesia finds new home in New York
About 200 coral pieces were plucked from the water somewhere in Indonesia, packaged up, and sent by plane to the U.S., where they were discovered and seized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Coral seized from smugglers gets second chance
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Gilgo Beach murders suspect to face one trial
The man accused of killing seven women whose bodies were found on Long Island's Gilgo Beach lost a bid to split the case into multiple trials on Tuesday. New York State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei stated in his six-page ruling that the case would proceed as a single trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Rep. Santos speaks after arraignment
Rep. George Santos of New York spoke to the media Wednesday after he was arraigned on federal charges of fraud, money laundering and other crimes. Santos pleaded not guilty in court and told reporters, "I will prove myself innocent." Watch his remarks, and then CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins us to discuss the charges and Santos' comments.
Parking garage collapses in New York City
A parking garage in New York City partially collapsed Tuesday, killing one person and injuring five others, officials said. Mayor Eric Adams and other officials briefed reporters at the scene.
Buffalo supermarket gunman is sentenced
The 19-year-old who pleaded guilty to killing 10 in a mass shooting targeting Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, last May has been sentenced to life in prison. A man lunged at him in court during the proceedings. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with this developing story.
Restoring empathy in healthcare
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Jimmy Kimmel controversy makes its way into NYC mayor's race
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner, initially said Monday he would not participate in an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV. It's now being rescheduled.
This violinist's music comforted people in NYC after 9/11 — when she was just 11
Magee Capsouto played her violin in her parents' restaurant near Ground Zero in the days after Sept. 11, 2001.
Strip club execs bribed tax auditor with private dances, charges say
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Poll finds cost of living, call for change drive Mamdani's lead in NYC mayor's race
New poll on New York mayor's race finds Trump is a factor. Voters say next mayor should oppose sending National Guard to New York City.
Two women, one fashion brand, and the jacket that changed their lives
Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard met at a wedding. Years later, they're the heads of a landmark fashion brand.
Mexican megachurch leader indicted on federal sex trafficking charges
A New York federal indictment has charged the longtime head of a Mexican megachurch with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
The Dish: Russ & Daughters
Russ & Daughters is a New York institution, and on this episode of "The Dish," learn how three generations have kept the doors open for more than 100 years.
Eric Adams continues reelection bid
Mayor Eric Adams says he isn't going anywhere, amid speculation he was set to drop out of the race. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest developments.
New York AG appeals ruling that erased penalty in Trump civil fraud case
New York's attorney general is appealing the ruling that slashed President Trump's half-billion-dollar penalty in his civil fraud case.
Netanyahu hopes to announce release of Gaza hostages "in the coming days"
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Oregon judge temporarily blocks deployment of the National Guard to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
Pritzker: Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard
The statement comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
Virginia AG candidate faces backlash over violent, inflammatory text messages
In text messages from 2022, former Virginia House Delegate Jay Jones mused about hypothetically shooting then-Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Government shutdown to continue into next week after Senate votes fail again
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its fourth day on Saturday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
Feds shoot woman in Chicago suburb after allegedly being boxed in by cars
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents shot a woman in Broadview, Illinois, after they said they were rammed and boxed in by cars Saturday.
Rite Aid closing all locations after decades in business
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Oregon judge temporarily blocks deployment of the National Guard to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
How new generations are learning the piano
Piano sales in the U.S. have plummeted in recent years. But the dip isn't indicative of fewer people playing the instrument.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Rite Aid closing all locations after decades in business
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
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Rite Aid closing all locations after decades in business
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
Who gets back pay and who doesn't after a government shutdown?
Furloughed federal workers are entitled to back pay by law, but contractors are not. Here's who gets paid and who doesn't.
Apple removes app that tracks ICE agents from its App Store
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
Why a surge in long-term unemployed workers is ringing alarm bells
The number of unemployed people looking for work more than six months has surged to its highest level since 2021.
White House asks 9 universities to sign agreement to guarantee funding
A White House compact asks universities to freeze their tuition for five years and ban the use of sex and gender as criteria used in admissions.
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Virginia AG candidate faces backlash over violent, inflammatory text messages
In text messages from 2022, former Virginia House Delegate Jay Jones mused about hypothetically shooting then-Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert.
FBI weighing a perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
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Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound humanitarian boats, sources say
No one was hurt when two vessels that were part of a flotilla bound for Gaza mysteriously caught fire last month.
CBS News poll finds Americans say political violence unacceptable
Most believe people do get along, but politics drives them apart.
Appeals court upholds decision against Trump's view on birthright citizenship
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's injunction that says the Trump administration's effort to end birthright citizenship is likely unconstitutional.
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Young mom "stunned" after early cancer screening leads to diagnosis
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Community health centers are key to delivering care in underserved communities around the country, but their services could be disrupted or scaled back after governments did not renew their funding.
FDA head says TrumpRx is a "major step" toward making medications affordable
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FDA approves another generic abortion pill
Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents.
Trump's call to split up the MMR vaccine revives long-settled debate
President Trump's suggestion that the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine should be separated marks a sharp break from decades of immunization practice.
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Iran executes 6 inmates it alleges carried out attacks on behalf of Israel
Iran has been putting prisoners to death at a pace unseen since 1988, when it executed thousands at the end of the Iran-Iraq war.
Israel says it has deported 137 flotilla activists amid large protests
The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Spain last month, with politicians and activists, including Greta Thunberg, aboard.
Pharaoh's tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings reopens to the public
The huge tomb of Amenhotep III, who ruled ancient Egypt between 1390 B.C. and 1350 B.C., is carved into the hillside on the west bank of the Nile River in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor.
Germany's Munich Airport reopens after 2nd drone-related closure in 24 hours
The closures are the latest after mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member countries.
Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely first female PM
An admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi is a protege of the ultra-conservative vision of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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A look at the big business of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl" is big business. It's also breaking her own records, including several on Spotify. Ali Bauman shows how Swift is also queen of the box office this weekend.
Jason Isbell performs "Eileen"
Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell is back on CBS Saturday Mornings with songs from his new album, "Foxes in the Snow," his first in a decade with his band, "The 400 Unit." Here's Jason Isbell with "Eileen."
Jason Isbell performs "Crimson and Clay"
Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell is back on CBS Saturday Mornings with songs from his new album, "Foxes in the Snow," his first in a decade with his band, "The 400 Unit." Here's Jason Isbell with "Crimson and Clay."
Jason Isbell performs "Ride to Robert's"
Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell is back on CBS Saturday Mornings with songs from his new album, "Foxes in the Snow," his first in a decade with his band, "The 400 Unit." Here's Jason Isbell with "Ride to Robert's."
Jason Isbell on his new solo album
Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell is back on CBS Saturday Mornings with songs from his new album, "Foxes in the Snow," his first in a decade with his band, "The 400 Unit."
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Apple removes app that tracks ICE agents from its App Store
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
Who gets the ticket in a driverless car?
Police near San Francisco say a self-driving Waymo vehicle made an illegal U-turn, raising questions about accountability when driverless cars break the law. With more autonomous vehicles hitting the road, CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on why there is still room for improvement.
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.
Bloomberg News: AI driving up energy costs
Demand for artificial intelligence and other products means massive data centers are growing in different parts of the U.S. In areas near those centers, a new analysis from Bloomberg News found wholesale electricity costs more than doubled over the past 5 years. Leonardo Nicoletti, investigative data reporter for Bloomberg News, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI-generated actor "Tilly Norwood" sparks outrage in Hollywood
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Mysterious planet is gobbling 6 billion tons of gas and dust a second
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Saturn's moon shows favorable conditions for life: "Simply phenomenal"
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From the archives: Naturalist Jane Goodall
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The outer bands of Humberto lashed Bermuda ahead of a more direct pass from the newer and stronger Hurricane Imelda.
Why crickets are as good as a thermometer
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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
2 children killed, 2 others hurt in Texas shooting
Two children are dead and two more were critically injured in a shooting on Saturday. It happened about 20 miles south of Houston. Karen Hua reports.
Analyzing Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced on Friday to more than four years in prison on two prostitution-related charges. It follows a roughly two-month-long trial where Combs was acquitted on more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Attorney Chris Melcher breaks it down.
Inside courtroom as judge sentenced Sean Combs
A judge on Friday sentenced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs to four years and two months in prison on prostitution-related charges. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on the judge's comments while delivering the sentence.
How Sean "Diddy" Combs reacted to sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to more than four years in prison. Over the summer, the music mogul had been found guilty of prostitution-related charges. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more from New York.
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ESO's Very Large Telescope has observed a rogue planet and revealed that it is eating up gas and dust from its surroundings at a rate of 6 billion tons a second.
Galaxy's largest star formation captured in never-before-seen detail
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Space weather satellites blast off to collect information on solar storms
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NASA introduces newest astronaut recruits
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NASA introduces 10 new astronaut candidates
The new selection of NASA astronauts will spend two years in training before becoming eligible for flight assignments.
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A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
A look at the big business of Taylor Swift
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Rite Aid closes all stores
Rite Aid customers will need to find a new pharmacy after the company announced Friday that it has officially closed all of its stores.
2 children killed, 2 others hurt in Texas shooting
Two children are dead and two more were critically injured in a shooting on Saturday. It happened about 20 miles south of Houston. Karen Hua reports.
Increasing protests in Portland over deportations
Tensions are high in Portland, Oregon, as National Guardsmen could possibly be deployed there as early as this weekend. Federal agents and demonstrators squared off again, but Portland's mayor and chief of police say they don't need the help. Adam Yamaguchi reports.