Family Dollar sued by state over its rat-infested warehouse
State accuses discount retailer of maximizing profits while customers bought "adulterated and contaminated products."
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Civil trial in death of UVA lacrosse player
A jury was selected Monday in the civil trial of a man who was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love. A lawsuit brought by Love's mother seeks to hold George Huguely liable in the killing. CBS Baltimore's Mike Hellgren reports.
Johnny Depp returns to the witness stand
Testimony continues this morning in the contentious defamation trial involving Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard. Depp is suing heard for $50 million over domestic abuse allegations she made in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed. New York Times culture reporter Julia Jacobs joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
Ex-"Real Housewives" star NeNe Leakes alleges show ignored racist comments
"NBC, Bravo and True foster a corporate and workplace culture in which racially-insensitive and inappropriate behavior is tolerated – if not, encouraged," the suit says.
Johnny Depp testifies against ex-wife
Actor Johnny Depp took the stand Tuesday in his libel lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. Carter Evans has the details.
Climate change lawsuits: Taking fossil fuel firms to court
With the expense of mitigating the effects of climate change becoming more onerous, more than two dozen cities, counties and states are suing more than 40 fossil fuel companies, accusing them of making false and misleading claims about climate change. The lawsuits are modeled after those brought against tobacco companies in the 1990s. Correspondent Ben Tracy looks at a new legal movement taking on the fossil fuel industry.
Lawsuit claims NCAA rules discriminate
The NCAA’s academic rules for student-athletes are the subject of a proposed class action civil rights lawsuit claiming the policies for deciding which teams get penalized for poor academics discriminate against Black student-athletes and those at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. CBS News’ Skyler Henry has more.
Elon Musk accused of illegally delaying disclosure of Twitter shares
The complaint accuses Musk of violating a regulatory deadline, allowing him to continue buying shares at a cheaper price.
Boy's brain damaged by MLB player's errant throw, mother claims
Angel Stadium and other major league parks have expanded protective netting in recent years to increase safety.
Burger King sued by customers who claim Whoppers are too small
A class-action lawsuit alleges that ads inflate the Whopper's size, making the burger appear 35% bigger than it actually is.
Woman impregnated by doctor's own sperm awarded $5.25 million
Dr. John Coates had allegedly agreed to inseminate Cheryl Rousseau with donor sperm from a medical student, who resembled Rousseau's husband.
Brian Laundrie's parents move to dismiss lawsuit brought by Gabby Petito's family
Laundrie was found dead in a Florida nature reserve last fall, several weeks after his fiancée's body was discovered in a Wyoming national park, where the couple had been vacationing.
Google faces discrimination lawsuit
Black former Google employees have filed a suit with the Northern California district court alleging that the company operated discriminatory practices against them. Lilia Luciano talks to two complainants about their experiences
Family sues IVF clinic
A family filed a lawsuit against an Ohio hospital and doctor, alleging the doctor inseminated a mother with the wrong sperm, that of a stranger. Anna Werner has the details.
California oil leak investigation continues
Crews on and offshore are continuing to work along Huntington Beach to clean up one of the largest oil spills the area has ever seen. A group of residents and businesses have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging their health and economy will suffer from the spill and Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Orange County. Lilia Luciano reports.
Judge puts new Texas abortion law on hold
District Judge Robert Pitman blocked Texas' new abortion law saying it violates a constitutional right and legal precedent. The law bans abortion after embryonic cardiac activity is detected — usually around six weeks into pregnancy — and allows private citizens to file a lawsuit against anyone who helps someone get an abortion after that stage. Jan Crawford reports.
Brian Flores on his lawsuit against NFL
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has just filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the NFL, the New York Giants, the Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos, alleging several instances of racial discrimination. Flores joined “CBS Mornings” to discuss his lawsuit, which alleges that the League discriminates against Black coaches. In separate statements, the NFL, Dolphins, Giants, and Broncos all forcefully denied the lawsuit’s allegations.
USWNT stars on $24M lawsuit settlement
U.S. soccer stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan join U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone to announce a $24 million settlement, including a new equal pay resolution. Rapinoe, Morgan and Cone talk to “CBS Mornings” about how they reached an agreement and the details on the settlement.
Firefighters say chemicals in gear are toxic
Occupational cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters. “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil talks to several firefighters nationwide who claim chemicals in their protective gear are making them sick.
NFL responds to Brian Flores' lawsuit
The NFL said it "will become a stronger, more inclusive league" following allegations that the league and its 32 teams discriminate against Black coaches. Former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three teams last week. Nate Burleson has the latest.
Chicago police union fights vaccine mandate
A judge in Illinois filed a temporary restraining order against Chicago police union president John Catanzara amid a vaccine battle between the union and the city. Nancy Chen reports.
Parents sue over mask mandate ban in Florida
As kids make up more than a quarter of new COVID-19 cases and less than half of eligible kids are vaccinated, the debate over mask mandates in schools is heating up. Omar Villafranca spoke to one family suing the Florida governor, the state's Department of Education and several school districts for banning mask mandates.
Formula recalled after suspected infant deaths
Powdered baby formula may be linked to at least five infant illnesses, including possibly two deaths, the Food and Drug Administration warned earlier this week. But there may be more cases than have been reported. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
U.S. women's soccer players settle equal pay lawsuit
The six-year battle for equal pay for members of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has finally come to an end with a landmark settlement. It's yet another achievement for one of the winningest teams in sports history. Adriana Diaz has more.
Donald Trump's DNA, not deposition, sought in defamation suit
"This is about principle. It's about a powerful man assaulting and raping a woman and then getting away with it," Carroll said.
Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Airstrikes, shooting kill at least 38 in Gaza amid calls for ceasefire
Israeli strikes and gunfire have killed at least 38 people across Gaza overnight, according to health officials.
Prince William says 2024 was the "hardest year" in rare interview
Prince William opened up to Eugene Levy in a preview for "The Reluctant Traveler." The full conversation will be released next week.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Bondi vows to send Justice Department agents to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Danish defense ministry says drones spotted overnight at defense facilities
The repeated unexplained drone activity has raised concerns about security in northern Europe.
Fact checking Trump's recent claims about the economy
Here's how some of the president's recent claims on the economy stack up.
George Hardy, one of the last original Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 100
Lt. Col. George Hardy enlisted in the Air Force in 1944 and was the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot to fly a combat sortie over Europe.