Breaking down closing arguments in Fani Willis misconduct hearing
Closing arguments concluded Friday in the hearing to determine if Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from former President Donald Trump’s Georgia election subversion case. Lawyers for Trump and other defendants argue Willis’ romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade creates a conflict of interest. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and […]
Death of Jon Stewart’s dog spurs flood of donations to animal shelter
The Daily Show host’s tearful eulogy to his three-legged dog, Dipper, prompts jump in contributions to Animal Haven a no-kill shelter in New York City.
Former Aurora paramedic sentenced to 5 years in death of Elijah McClain
Peter Cichuniec, one of the two former paramedics who were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Elijah McClain, was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday.
Nikki Haley rejects third-party No Labels presidential bid
“All the talk about the independent No Labels, all that — I haven’t talked to anybody about that,” Nikki Haley told reporters.
Domestic violence incident leaves one dead, one in custody
FENTON, Mo. – A domestic violence incident turned deadly Thursday night in Fenton, according to police. This was not the first time authorities have been called to the home, either. But this time, the incident left one man dead and another in custody. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy received a call around 6 p.m. for […]
Driver rescued after crashed semi dangles off bridge: “She was praying”
Louisville fighters pulled a female driver out of a semi-cab that crashed into the side of Clark Memorial Bridge and was dangling over the edge.
CVS, Walgreens to sell mifepristone abortion pills
The two largest pharmacy chains in the U.S., CVS and Walgreens, will start selling the abortion pill mifepristone as soon as this month, the companies said Friday. Both companies were certified to dispense the pills following regulatory changes by the FDA. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Russians gather to mourn Alexey Navalny
Thousands of supporters gathered Friday in Moscow outside the funeral service for Russia’s most prominent opposition figure, Alexey Navalny. Some mourners present were reportedly arrested by Russian authorities. Putin’s long-time foe was murdered in prison on Feb. 16. Mary Ilyushina, a foreign desk reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News with the latest.
Fani Willis enters courtroom, state makes closing arguments in hearing on alleged misconduct
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis arrived at a courtroom after the defense team delivered closing arguments in a hearing that could disqualify her from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others. Lawyers for Trump and his co-defendants allege Willis improperly benefited from a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan […]
Super Tuesday contests next in 2024 presidential election
15 states will vote in GOP contests on Super Tuesday, the March 5 campaign date former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley has been looking forward to in the hopes of obtaining enough delegates to remain competitive with former President Donald Trump. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
