Sen. Robert Menendez is due in federal court Thursday to face bribery and other charges. Menendez allegedly went to bat for Florida's Dr. Salomon Melgen on issues big and small in exchange for campaign contributions and extravagant gifts. Nancy Cordes reports.
Nuclear negotiations with Iran extended through the night. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says they are getting closer to a deal to limit Iran's nuclear program. Zarif says Iran has done their part, and it's up to the U.S. and its partners to make a move. Margaret Brennan reports from Lausanne, Switzerland.
German officials are setting up a task force of aviation and medical experts to work on new safety procedures for airlines. It will include profiles to detect psychological problems in pilots. A report in Germany says Germanwings Flight 9525 co-pilot Andreas Lubitz who deliberately crashed the jet lied to doctors about his flying. Allen Pizzey reports from Haltern, Germany.
Duke University is condemning the latest apparent act of racism on campus. Students protested into the night, as authorities investigated who hung a noose from a tree on campus this week. Jericka Duncan reports on how this is just the latest racially-charged incident to rock the North Carolina school this year.
The teachers and administrators face up to 20 years in prison after a jury found them guilty in one of the largest test cheating scandals in history. The judge ordered all but one jailed right away. Vinita Nair reports on the classroom conspiracy that led to the convictions.
California is in the midst of its worst drought ever recorded, prompting Gov. Jerry Brown to mandate restrictions on water use for 39 million residents. The plan aims to cut overall water use by 25 percent. Omar Villafranca reports from South Lake Tahoe, California.
The attack rocked students early Thursday morning at Garissa University College in northeastern Kenya. Gunmen opened fire, killing at least 15 people. Witnesses say the terrorists targeted Christians. Debora Patta reports.
AAA says gas prices could drop this summer, usually a time when the price at the pump goes up. Also, McDonald's is raising wages and giving paid vacation to workers at company-owned restaurants. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Lincoln showed off its redesigned Continental at the New York International Auto Show, where CEO Mark Fields said it is a modern interpretation of the "beauty and grace" of the original classic.
CBS News’ Paula Reid looks at whether the changes made to correct discriminatory policing in East Haven, Connecticut can be applied to police reform in Ferguson, Missouri.
Trevor Noah, the new host of "The Daily Show," is facing a backlash over controversial tweets he posted in 2012. Comedian Sherrod Small talks with CBSN about whether comedians need to be more careful in the social media age.
City University of New York physics professor Michio Kaku joins CBSN to explain how the severe drought in California will affect farmers, consumers and the U.S. as a whole.
McDonald's is offering employees at its company-owned restaurants in the U.S. a 10-percent raise and benefits -- but only a small fraction of the fast-food chain's workers will qualify.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday called on state legislators to modify the controversial religious freedom bill that critics worried would allow discrimination against gays; and, Detroit's reclaimed wood is getting new life thanks to Mark Wallace and his passion for hand crafting guitars. Wallace says his guitars are a tribute to Detroit's rich music history.
"The governor of Indiana is working to fix a controversial ""religious freedom law"" that some say allows for discrimination against gays and lesbians. CBS News Legal Analyst Rikki Klieman explains how a law like this can be altered. "
Detroit's reclaimed wood is getting new life thanks to Mark Wallace and his passion for hand crafting guitars. Wallace says his guitars are a tribute to Detroit's rich music history. Chip Reid takes us inside Wallace's workshop.
Eleven Atlanta teachers stood stunned when the verdict came down that could put them in prison for two decades. According to investigators, the teachers gave students answers and even changed answers on tests after they had been submitted. Vinita Nair reports.
Historical artifacts in Syria are falling victim to the country's civil war. Priceless funeral sites and mosques are being damaged and looted. The destruction has compelled a Syrian-British archaeologist to gather a team to protect what can be salvaged and create a list of what can't. Clarissa Ward reports.
In the wake of the Germanwings crash, questions are being asked about medical privacy laws. American physicians have a "duty to warn" when there is a "credible threat to an identified third party." But deciding to disclose someone's condition often creates an ethical dilemma. Jeff Pegues reports.
This week a self-driving car traveled across the country from California to New York. Several automakers say we are just a few years away from having autonomous vehicles on the market, but Lauren Lyster tells us about a major speed bump that still needs to be crossed before drivers can take their hands off the wheel.
Pieces of wreckage, some the size of a small car, are now being hauled off the mountain. The CEO of Lufthansa admitted it had learned about Andreas Lubitz's mental health problems as early as 2009 and its CEO said his act would take "a long, long time to understand." Allen Pizzey reports.
The outcome of Derek Chauvin's trial will have a large impact on Minneapolis and the country. Minnesota activists say the only justice for George Floyd is a guilty verdict. Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights lawyer, joins CBSN to explain the gravity of the verdict.
There are mounting concerns the U.S. is entering a fourth coronavirus surge as cases rise across the country. CDC data shows more than 40% of all counties are now in the red zone. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, officials are urging Americans to take precautions over the Easter holiday. Dr. David Hirschwerk, an attending infectious disease specialist at Northwell Health, joins CBSN with his analysis.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday called on state legislators to modify the controversial religious freedom bill that critics worried would allow discrimination against gays. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Blaze killed at least 4 workers, but didn't result in spill in Gulf of Mexico
