Lawyer who crashed snowmobile into Black Hawk helicopter sues for $9.5M
A Massachusetts man is suing the government for $9.5 million after being severely injured in a snowmobile crash with a Black Hawk helicopter in 2019.
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Liberty University will pay $14 million fine for student safety violations
Liberty University will pay a $14 million fine for its failure to disclose information about crimes on its campus and for its treatment of sexual assault survivors.
New lawsuit blames Smokehouse Creek fire on power company
A new lawsuit claims a falling utility pole caused the tragic Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle.
Passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 sue airline, Boeing for $1 billion
The lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages was filed on behalf of three passengers on board the Alaska Airlines plane that made an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight.
"Rust" director takes stand in armorer's trial
Joel Souza, director of the Western film "Rust," took the stand Friday in the manslaughter trial of the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Souza described the pain and shock he felt moments after a bullet killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and then lodged in his shoulder. Omar Villafranca has more.
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, claiming "stark betrayal"
Lawsuit accuses OpenAI of abandoning its mission to benefit humanity in favor of pursuing its commercial interests.
Judge holds journalist Catherine Herridge in contempt for refusing to divulge source
A federal judge has held veteran investigative reporter Catherine Herridge in civil contempt for refusing to divulge her source for a series of Fox News stories about a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged.
High school sued after teacher brought swords to class, told students to fight
The student sustained an injury to her dominant hand that the lawsuit alleges impedes her ability to complete daily tasks.
Nurse replaced fentanyl drip with water, wrongful death lawsuit alleges
Medford police said they were investigating potential crimes against patients involving the theft of "controlled substances."
Don Henley says he "never gifted" lyrics to "Hotel California"
Three collectibles experts are charged with a scheme to peddle handwritten pages of lyrics to "Hotel California" and other classic Eagles songs.
Donna Summer's estate accuses Kanye West of illegally using '70s song
The estate of Donna Summer is suing rappers Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign over their most recent collaboration.
Don Henley recounts making Eagles' "Hotel California" at lyrics trial
Don Henley was asked about the writing of "Hotel California" and also about his past cocaine use - retorting that he was no "drug-filled zombie."
FTC fights Kroger-Albertson's mega merger
In a bold move to protect competition, the Federal Trade Commission has launched a lawsuit to prevent the $24.6 billion merger between grocery behemoths Kroger and Albertson's, citing risks of higher prices for consumers and lower wages for employees. The supermarkets argue the merger is vital for standing up to retail titans like Walmart and Amazon.
Don Henley asked at lyrics trial about time teen overdosed at his home
Don Henley was asked about the incident before he testified he never gave away handwritten pages of lyrics to "Hotel California" and other Eagles hits.
Man ticketed for shouting expletive at officer can sue, court rules
R. Anthony Rupp III said he only sued after learning the same officers were involved in the arrest of an unarmed man who died of an asthma attack.
Man awarded $25 million after newspaper ID'd him as racist announcer
The jury awarded Scott Sapulpa $5 million in actual damages and $20 million in punitive damages. The newspaper's owner planned to appeal.
U.K. judge dismisses Donald Trump's lawsuit over "Steele dossier"
A London court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump accusing a British ex-spy of making "shocking and scandalous claims" that harmed his reputation.
Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis tossed, second suit pending
A federal judge has dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis.
E. Jean Carroll on $83 million Trump ruling
E. Jean Carroll, who has twice sued former President Donald Trump and won, joins “CBS Mornings” with her attorney Roberta Kaplan to talk about last week’s historic ruling.
Trump says he will appeal defamation verdict
Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages in a defamation trial. The decision by a New York City jury comes less than a year after Carroll won $5 million in her sexual abuse and defamation trial against Trump. On social media, Trump said the legal system was being used as a political weapon, and attorney said they would appeal. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more.
Family of elderly woman killed by alligator sues retirement community
An 85-year-old woman was killed in Florida last year when an alligator emerged from a lake in her retirement community and attacked her and her dog.
Fraternity hazing death lawsuit filed
An Ohio couple is on a mission to end hazing at fraternities and sororities after the fraternity hazing death of their son. Mark Strassmann spoke to the grieving family.
Alaska company pays $900,000 after guide likely caused wildfire with campfire
In a settlement with the federal government, an Alaska fishing guide company paid $900,000 following allegations that one of its guides caused a 2019 wildfire by not properly putting out a campfire.
Who invented butter chicken? A court is expected to decide.
The owners of rival restaurants Moti Mahal and Daryaganj each claim theirs is the original butter chicken and dal makhani.
Woman alleges Panera's caffeinated lemonade caused heart issues
A lawsuit filed by a Rhode Island resident follows two prior wrongful death suits involving Panera's Charged Lemonade.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
Hegseth summons generals and admirals for rare meeting in Virginia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed numerous generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia next week.
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Archives released too much of Sherrill's military record to GOP rival's allies
The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."
A grand jury charged Comey with 2 counts — but rejected a third. Here's what they say.
President Trump's Justice Department charged former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress — revisiting controversies over the FBI's Trump-Russia probe from nearly a decade ago.
U.S. to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs, furniture and heavy trucks
President Trump announced a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 25% tariff on heavy trucks.
Democrats dismiss White House's shutdown layoff threat as "intimidation"
Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."
Trump says he won't let Israel annex the West Bank
President Trump said Thursday he will not let Israel annex the West Bank, an idea that has circulated among some hardliners in Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Trump signs order paving way for TikTok deal to keep app operating in the U.S.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that paves the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.
Suspect in Dallas shooting was targeting ICE agents, acted alone, officials say
The U.S. Attorney's Office said evidence showed that Joshua Jahn had been planning the attack for some time and acted alone.