“Fat Leonard” makes first court appearance after extradition from Venezuela
Former fugitive Leonard Francis, who goes by the nickname “Fat Leonard,” on Thursday made his first appearance in a U.S. courtroom since he was extradited from Venezuela as part of a prisoner exchange that also saw 10 other Americans released. Francis had pled guilty to masterminding a bribery scheme involving Navy officers, but he escaped […]
White House officials to meet with Mexico’s president regarding migrant crisis
Biden administration officials will travel to Mexico to meet with President López Obrador in an effort to address the worsening migrant crisis. President Biden spoke with Lopez Obrador by phone Thursday.
At Dallas airport, AI is helping reunite travelers with their lost items
In a typical year at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, more than 18,000 items are reported lost.
Holiday rush kicks off with millions expected to travel
AAA says more than 115 million Americans are expected to travel over the holidays. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what travelers can expect.
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy in wake of $146M defamation award
Less than a week ago, a judge ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $146 million as part of a defamation lawsuit. Now, he’s filed for bankruptcy. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest.
Colorado Supreme Court justices face violent threats over Trump ruling
Colorado Supreme Court justices are facing violent threats online following their decision to bar former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot in 2024. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman unpacks the nature of the threats.
Severe California storm brings flooding, mudslides
A major rainstorm is sweeping California — causing flash floods and mudslides. Jeff Nguyen from CBS News Los Angeles has more from hard-hit Ventura County.
Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in civil lawsuit
“No one is too famous or powerful to evade justice,” the plaintiff’s attorney said about the civil lawsuit against actor Vin Diesel.
How overseas conflicts impact the U.S. economy
Two wars overseas and growing tensions with Russia and China are prompting top U.S. military contractors to boost production. Bill Hartung, senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the state of the U.S. military-industrial complex.
What a politically divided U.S. can learn from Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln worked with those who hated him and violently disagreed with him. But how exactly did he do it? NPR’s Steve Inskeep joins CBS News to discuss his new book about the former president — and the lessons Americans can learn to navigate political divisions.
