FBI searches home after reported cross-burning in South Carolina
The search comes after a couple in South Carolina allegedly erected a cross facing their Black neighbors' home and lit it on fire, according to incident reports.
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Storm system bringing heavy rain, damaging winds to upper East Coast
The storm was hitting the Northeast with bring gusty winds and heavy rain as it tracked northward.
East Coast storm brings flooding, high wind
A major East Coast storm system has left its mark from Florida to New England. It prompted flash flooding with rainfall amounts up to 10 inches in South Carolina over the weekend. It also spawned a tornado near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Flooded roads in the Northeast caused a messy Monday commute in the New York Metro area. Elaine Quijano reports from Jersey City, NJ.
Does Nikki Haley's Koch endorsement matter?
The super PAC funded by the billionaire Koch brothers has endorsed former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss whether or not the endorsement could shake up the race.
Haley: U.S. "can't afford" Trump's chaos
Nikki Haley is arguing the U.S. does not need Donald Trump and his "chaos" back in the White House. CBS News' Robert Costa and Nidia Cavazos join "America Decides" with the latest on Haley's campaign and the 2024 Republican field.
S.C. men face hate crime charges for allegedly targeting Hispanic shoppers
Two South Carolina men were indicted on federal hate crime charges in connection with robberies targeting Hispanic customers outside gas stations and a Mexican grocery store.
Woman falls 48 feet to her death down well shaft hidden in her home
It took rescuers nearly four hours to get the woman's body out of the 48-foot deep hole, authorities said.
South Carolina's role in 2024 GOP primary
Former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are fighting for support in South Carolina. Eugene Scott, senior politics reporter at Axios, joins CBS News to discuss what a close race there could mean for the rest of the Republican primaries.
Trump, Haley battle for South Carolina voters
Days after former President Donald Trump attended the South Carolina-Clemson football game, Nikki Haley was in her home state making her pitch to voters. CBS News' Robert Costa and Aaron Navarro join "America Decides" to discuss the state of the Republican field.
How to watch today's Clemson Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks 'Palmetto Bowl' game
The Clemson Tigers face the South Carolina Gamecocks in an epic Week 13 NCAA game called the "Palmetto Bowl."
"48 Hours:" Stephen Smith cold case
"48 Hours" investigates the unsolved death of Stephen Smith, who was killed in 2015 in South Carolina. The 19-year-old's case went cold for years until 2021 when the high profile murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh stirred new interest in his case. Now, Stephen's mother, Sandy, is working with a team of lawyers and experts to find out what happened to her son. Nikki Battiste joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview of her report.
How LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones are marking Trans Day of Remembrance
Trans Day of Remembrance is an annual observance that originally honored trans people lost to acts of violence — but has now become so much more.
Civil War cannonballs, swords and bullets found in South Carolina river
The artifacts bring new tangible evidence of Union Gen. William T. Sherman's ruthless Southern campaign toward the end of the Civil War.
What does Tim Scott's exit mean for 2024?
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Sunday suspended his 2024 campaign for president. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines what the abrupt announcement means for the remaining Republican candidates.
Who could benefit from Tim Scott's 2024 exit?
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced he was suspending his bid for president late Sunday. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins "America Decides" with new reporting on how it all went down.
Assessing Haley's third GOP debate performance
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley stressed her experience in foreign affairs at the third Republican debate and reiterated the case for U.S. support of Ukraine and Israel while criticizing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his record on energy. Haley campaign surrogate and former Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd joins CBS News to discuss Haley's performance.
South Carolina could ban gender-affirming care
According to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, half the country has some sort of anti-trans legislation in effect and more than 20 of those laws were passed this year. CBS News' Lilia Luciano traveled to South Carolina to talk to legislators, medical experts and a transgender teen about the state's efforts to pass a ban on gender-affirming care.
Nikki Haley campaigns in New Hampshire
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is one of the few GOP presidential candidates making strides on the campaign trail. Haley is visiting New Hampshire for town halls ahead of the third Republican primary debate in the 2024 race. CBS News political reporter Nidia Cavazos has the latest.
DOJ investigating 2 South Carolina jails after multiple inmate deaths
At least 14 inmates have died at the jails since 2022, allegedly from various forms of alleged mistreatment and generally unsafe living conditions.
Poll: Nikki Haley gains ground in Iowa
A new poll of Iowa caucusgoers has good news for Nikki Haley but another competitor still looms large. Semafor 2024 campaign reporter Shelby Talcott and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Alex Murdaugh estate, Moselle, is back on the market for $1.95 million
Property includes 21 acres and the Moselle estate that was home of Murdaugh family prior to Alex Murdaugh's murder of his wife and son.
How to watch today's Florida Gators vs. South Carolina Gamecocks game: Starting time, livestream options, more
The Florida Gators hope to end their road game-loss streak in a Week 7 SEC matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Supreme Court skeptical of rejecting South Carolina congressional district
The Supreme Court weighed whether the lines of South Carolina's Congressional District 1 are an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
Man nears settlement with bars that served driver accused of killing bride
The April 28 crash killed Samantha Miller and wounded three other people. Aric Hutchinson survived with a brain injury and multiple broken bones.
Assessing Tim Scott's debate strategy
At the first Republican presidential debate in August, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott called on his rivals not to criticize each other. Matt Gorman, Scott's senior campaign adviser, joins "America Decides" to discuss the candidate's approach to the second debate.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.