Former UCLA decathlete gets over 17 years in prison for cannabis pen fraud
The college track and field star was sentenced this week for allegedly defrauding cannabis industry investors out of over $45 million.
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Face the Nation: Pence, Galloway, Bass
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Mike Pence and the 2024 election, Donald Trump on Twitter and Karen Bass's agenda
Lofgren: Jan. 6 panel to release evidence "within a month"
Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California, a member of the Jan. 6 committee, says that "within a month, the public will have everything that we've found, all the evidence, for good or ill."
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 20, 2022
Former Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Karen Bass, Rep. Zoe Lofgren and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Jury says it is deadlocked in Danny Masterson rape trial
Masterson is charged with the rape of three women, including a former girlfriend, in his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003.
Gabby Petito’s family gets $3M in lawsuit
The family of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old found dead last year in Wyoming, was awarded $3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, who died by suicide. A federal judge in California will announce the sentence today of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the failed blood testing start-up Theranos. And the man charged with killing 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket is expected to plead guilty to all 25 state counts next week.
Karen Bass first woman elected to become Los Angeles mayor
Karen Bass will become the first woman to serve as the mayor of Los Angeles. CBS News projected Wednesday that the Democratic congresswoman defeated billionaire Rick Caruso in a closely watched race. Lara Korte, a California politics reporter for Politico and co-author of Politico's California Playbook, joins CBS News to break down why she won and the significance of her victory.
Nancy Pelosi recalls first time seeing the Capitol at 6 years old
Nancy Pelosi was in the car with her brothers when they kept trying to show her the Capitol building for the first time: "And finally, I saw it – a stunning white building with a magnificent dome."
Harry Styles hit in the eye with Skittles at L.A. show
Video of the hit went viral, prompting a response from the candy brand: "Didn't think I needed to say this: Please don't throw Skittles."
Driver injures 25 law enforcement recruits
Dozens of law enforcement recruits were injured when a wrong-way driver plowed into the group as they ran in formation during a training exercise in Southern California. The most serious injuries include head trauma, broken bones and lost limbs, according to officials. Christina Ruffini reports.
Jay Leno is expected to fully recover from "significant burns," doctor says
The comedian and former "Tonight Show" host experienced "significant burns" to his face, hands and chest.
Judge drops 4 of 11 sexual assault counts against Harvey Weinstein
Prosecutors said they were not proceeding with the counts involving one accuser, a move that seemed likely when the accuser was left out of opening statements.
2023 Grammy nominations: Beyoncé ties record
Beyoncé was nominated for nine Grammys on Tuesday, tying her husband's record.
Woman accused of killing teen sister and baby niece over "sibling rivalry"
If convicted of all charges, Yarelly Solorio-Rivera and her boyfriend face life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
California reports first flu, RSV death in child under 5
The state's public health officer said the young child's death is a "stark reminder" of how fatal respiratory viruses can be.
Christina Applegate makes first public appearance since MS diagnosis
More than a year after announcing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Christina Applegate accepted her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – barefoot – with an emotional message to her friends and family.
Body found in underwater cave may be diver who vanished in 2020
Ryder Sturt, 34, was diving for lobster with a partner on Nov. 29, 2020, and never surfaced,
New Mexico mother meets stem cell donor after rare match
A New Mexico mother, who was diagnosed with leukemia following previous chemotherapy treatments, met with her stem cell donor. Doctors said it was ideal for Christine Chen to find a donor within her own race, but only 9% of donors on the nation’s largest stem cell registry are Asian. Carter Evans shares the story.
"It really hits home": Concert violinist meets stem cell donor in rare match
A mother's story is reminding us of how a complete stranger can suddenly mean the world to you.
48,000 University of California workers go on strike
Researchers, teaching assistants and other academics at 10 of the school's campuses walked off the job to demand better pay.
Jewish teens discuss antisemitism
Jewish teens in Southern California share their encounters with antisemitism and discuss how social media and pop culture have amplified harmful stereotypes and conspiracies that affect their day-to-day lives.
Former Playboy model takes plea deal in doctor's beating death
Kelsey Turner, a former model for Playboy Italia and Maxim magazines, could receive anywhere from 10 to 25 years in prison.
High school girls' flag football gains popularity
Only a handful of states recognize flag football as an official high school sport. An all-girls flag football league in California is now breaking barriers to prove they belong on the gridiron. Danya Bacchus reports.
Source: Capitol Police conducting security review
U.S. Capitol Police are conducting a security review, and considering increasing security for congressional leadership, following the Friday morning attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, at their San Francisco home, a source told CBS News. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan discusses the latest.
Pelosi's husband undergoes surgery after attack
The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was violently attacked by an intruder in their San Francisco home Friday morning. The 82-year-old underwent "successful" surgery to repair a skull fracture, according to the speaker's office. Police said he was assaulted with a hammer. Pelosi was in Washington, D.C., at the time of the attack. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane discusses the latest on the attack.
What D.C. crime data show amid National Guard deployments
In the weeks since President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., violent crime is down vs. the same time last year.
Denmark summons U.S. envoy over reported covert ops in Greenland
Denmark's primary national broadcaster says Americans linked to Trump are carrying out covert influence operations to foment dissent in Greenland.
FEMA suspends employees who signed letter blasting Trump-era changes, sources say
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has suspended more than 20 employees who signed an open letter criticizing the agency, multiple sources told CBS News.
Cracker Barrel to return to its old logo after backlash
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
America's billionaires pay lower tax rates than you do, study finds
The wealthiest 400 people in the U.S. pay a tax rate of 24%, lower than the average rate for all other taxpayers, economists find.
U.S. fighter jets scrambled to track Russia spy plane for 4th time in week
The U.S. military detected a Russian spy plane in international airspace off the coast of Alaska on Tuesday, marking the fourth such sighting in one week.
Portrait believed looted by Nazis spotted in Argentine real estate ad
Argentine police raided a villa as part of a hunt for a 17th-century Italian portrait believed looted by a Nazi officer 80 years ago from a Jewish collector that was just spotted in a real estate ad.
U.S. envoy accused of "insulting remarks" in Lebanon faces backlash
U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack reportedly changed his plans during a visit to Lebanon amid a backlash over remarks deemed demeaning to local journalists.
Older brother of Oasis singers appears in London court on rape charges
The older brother of Oasis singers Liam and Noel Gallagher, Paul Gallagher, appeared in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges.