Former Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani convicted of fraud
A jury convicted Balwani of collaborating with disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in a massive fraud involving the blood-testing company that once enthralled Silicon Valley.
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Funeral home owner accused of selling body parts pleads guilty
Megan Hess, 45, and her mother, Shirley Koch, operated the Sunset Mesa Funeral Home in Montrose, Colorado.
Giuliani associate Lev Parnas sentenced to 20 months in prison
Parnas was convicted of using the riches of a wealthy Russian to make illegal donations to politicians.
Hearing to focus on Trump's pressure on DOJ
During its fifth public hearing on Thursday, the House select committee investigating January 6 will focus on efforts by former President Donald Trump to influence the Justice Department to overturn the 2020 election results. CBS News' Trinity Chavez joins "CBS News Mornings" with a preview.
Election officials describe Trump's pressure campaign
State election officials from Arizona and Georgia testified about the pressure they felt from then-President Trump to overturn the 2020 election and the threats they received after being falsely accused of fraud. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Trial of former Theranos President Sunny Balwani nears end
Prosecutors portrayed Balwani as a ruthless accomplice who helped former CEO Elizabeth Holmes swindle investors.
Jan. 6 panel will hold two hearings this week
The House select committee investigating Jan. 6 will hold more public hearings this week, focusing on Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential race by pressuring local election officials. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discussed what to expect on "CBS News Mornings".
100 million Americans face health care debt
More than half of U.S. adults have gone into debt because of medical and dental bills in the last five years, a poll found. In partnership with Kaiser Health News, Anna Werner takes a look at the devastating toll medical debt is taking on families.
Michael Avenatti pleads guilty to fraud and tax charges in California
Avenatti is already serving five years in prison in a federal facility in California for convictions in two cases in New York.
January 6 committee to hear from Republicans
The House January 6 committee is holding its second televised public hearing for this month. The panel will focus on how former President Trump spread baseless claims of election fraud. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "CBS News Mornings" with a preview.
Ivanka Trump testimony on election integrity
Ivanka Trump said in recorded video testimony shown during the House Jan. 6 committee's first public hearing that she accepted then-Attorney General Bill Barr's conclusion that the 2020 election was not affected by fraud.
Arizona woman pleads guilty in ballot collection operation
An Arizona woman accused of illegally collecting early ballots during the 2020 primary election has pleaded guilty.
Michael Avenatti gets 4 years in prison for defrauding Stormy Daniels
Avenatti was convicted of cheating client Stormy Daniels of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds.
Elder fraud cases on the rise
The number of scams targeting older Americans increased dramatically last year. Jeff Pegues has more.
Scams targeting older adults skyrocket
Three years ago, a woman received a phone call warning that her bank records had been found in a car with illegal drugs. She paid the caller hundreds of thousands of dollars to avoid trouble. She, like thousands of people over 60, was scammed. Jeff Pegues takes a look.
Man gambles away $358,000 in mistakenly deposited COVID relief in 11 days
The 24-year-old told a court in Abu, Japan, that he was "very sorry" for squandering the funds he received thanks to a clerical error.
SEC arrests Archegos founder on billion-dollar fraud charges
Feds allege Hwang "propped up a $36 billion house of cards by engaging in a constant cycle of manipulative trading."
New York judge holds Trump in contempt
A New York judge is holding former President Donald Trump in contempt and fining him $10,000 a day for failing to turn over documents to investigators with the New York Attorney General's office. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero with more details.
Judge orders Trump held in contempt
A New York judge held former President Donald Trump in contempt and fined him $10,000 a day for failing to comply with a subpoena to turn over documents in a civil fraud investigation. He plans to appeal. CBS News' Tanya Rivero has more.
21 charged in alleged $149 million COVID-19 fraud schemes
Physicians, marketers and medical businesses across nine U.S. federal districts are among those facing charges.
Student jailed for spending almost $1M in student aid on luxury goods
A South African judge said the former accounting student spent almost $1,000 per day for months after a clerical error dumped the cash in her account.
New details in Hunter Biden federal probe
Multiple sources say the federal investigation into Hunter Biden's business practices is broader than previously known. The probe is exploring whether Biden and his associates violated tax, money laundering and foreign lobbying laws. Catherine Herridge takes a look.
I-D thieves socking victims with tax bills for money the crooks make
They tell the IRS their victims are the ones who got the income and hence, have the tax tab.
Woman charged with posing as wounded Marine Corps veteran
Cavanaugh falsely claimed she was being treated for lung cancer from exposure to burn pits in war zones and inhaling particulate matter from a bomb explosion, officials say.
Elizabeth Holmes guilty of 4 fraud charges
A jury found Elizabeth Holmes bilked investors out of their money using false claims about the tech that Theranos had developed. Anna Werner spoke to a former prosecutor who says Holmes' own words incriminated her.
Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
What experts say about Trump's plans to restart nuclear testing
After his recent remarks about resuming nuclear testing, President Trump told "60 Minutes" "we're the only country that doesn't test."
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Illinois man charged with threatening Trump in Instagram video
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.