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How OJ Simpson was captured

Jon Leiberman reports on the OJ Simpson trial and his eventual conviction.

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20+ states sue EPA over canceled solar grants

Over 20 states are suing the EPA after the Trump administration canceled the $7 billion Solar for All program, reversing 90% of grants for low-income solar projects.

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Son of late Libyan dictator to be released if he pays $11 million bail

After 10 years in prison without charge, a Lebanese judge has ordered the release of Hannibal Gadhafi, son of the late Libyan dictator, Moammar Gadhafi. But it’s on condition that he pays $11 million bail, something his lawyers say they ...

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President Trump commutes George Santos' sentence

President Trump announced that he has commuted former New York Rep. George Santos' sentence on Friday in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.

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John Bolton pleads not guilty to criminal charges

John Bolton pleaded not guilty at a Maryland federal court on Friday (October 17). This comes after the former Trump administration national security adviser was indicted on 18 counts for his alleged mishandling of classified information.

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John Bolton reacts to DOJ indictment

John Bolton, a former national security adviser for President Donald Trump's first term in the White House, appeared in a Maryland federal court on Friday after he was indicted by the Justice Department for allegedly mishandling classifi...

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John Bolton indicted for allegedly mishandling classified info

President Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton was indicted in Maryland on Thursday for allegedly mishandling classified information by sharing diary entries about his time in the White House with family members.

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Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton indicted

John Bolton, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, was charged on Thursday (October 16) in a sweeping indictment that accuses him of sharing sensitive government information with two of his relatives for possible use...

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John Bolton, Trump critic and former adviser, indicted

U.S. President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton, who became a public critic of the president, has been indicted on charges related to the handing of national defence documents after a raid of his house in Augus...

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Ex-U.S. national security adviser Bolton indicted over classified info

President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton was indicted in Maryland on charges of mishandling classified information.

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Judge blocks Trump cuts to New York City's anti-terrorism funds

A federal judge overturned a Homeland Security decision to cut anti-terrorism funding for New York City. The ruling comes as the Trump administration faces lawsuits from Democratic governors over similar cuts.

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Trump admin may make case for John Bolton indictment today

Two sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News that a possible criminal case may be presented to a Maryland grand jury on Thursday seeking an indictment against John Bolton, the former national security adviser for President Trump's ...

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J&J faces first UK lawsuits alleging its baby powder caused cancer

Johnson & Johnson is facing the first lawsuits in Britain over allegations that its talc products cause cancer, as it fights tens of thousands of similar claims in the United States.

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Federal agents deploy tear gas in Chicago despite court order

A federal judge in Oregon has extended temporary restraining orders that block the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland. Meanwhile, federal agents in Chicago used tear gas to disperse a crowd after a car ...

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Judge temporarily blocks Trump from firing workers during shutdown

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily ordered the Trump administration to halt the firing of workers during the government shutdown.

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Man sentenced in firebombing Pennsylvania governor's mansion

Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson, and terrorism after breaking into Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence, setting fires inside, and coming dangerously close to the rooms where Shapiro and his family slept.

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Supreme Court to hear case on fight over Louisiana congressional map

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a case challenging Louisiana's congressional map. The court ruling could impact a key part of the Voting Rights Act. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.

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Family alleges sex offender used Roblox, Discord to talk to son

The popular online gaming platform Roblox, which hosts millions of user-created games, is being sued by families and state attorneys general who claim online predators can groom, extort and exploit kids they meet on the platform.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro reacts to guilty plea of arsonist

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke to reporters after the arsonist who lit his state-owned mansion on fire pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson, 22 counts of arson, burglary and related offenses.

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Court keeps National Guard in Illinois under federal control

An appeals court over the weekend blocked President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, but allowed the troops to remain under federal control for now.

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Letitia James, another Trump enemy, indicted on fraud charges

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on criminal charges including bank fraud. She has decried the indictment as another example of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 'desperate weaponization of our justice system.'

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia fights deportation plans

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador, continues to fight in court against his potential deportation to a third country.

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Judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deployment of National Guard troops anywhere in the state of Illinois. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

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NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted on federal fraud charges

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on one count of bank fraud and one count of giving false statements. She called the charges baseless and politically motivated, accusing President Donald Trump of using the Justice Dep...

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Sentence increased for man convicted of raping Gisele Pelicot

A French court on Thursday (October 9) rejected the appeal of a former construction worker found guilty last year of the aggravated rape of Gisele Pelicot, and increased his prison sentence by a year to 10 years, his lawyer said

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Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Chicago

Hundreds of Texas National Guard troops arrived in Chicago just as a federal judge issued a temporary order blocking further deployment. The ruling comes amid ongoing legal battles over President Trump’s efforts to send troops to U.S. ci...

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Trump appeals to deploy National Guard to Portland despite court rulings

President Trump is pursuing a legal appeal to send National Guard troops to Portland, challenging state opposition and previous court decisions. The move underscores tensions over federal authority and domestic troop deployments.

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UK high court challenge: Palestinian supporters contest arms ruling

Palestinian organization al Haq is appealing the UK government’s decision to permit fighter jet parts exports to Israel. The case raises questions about arms sales, human rights, and legal oversight in international trade.

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Where does the deployment of National Guard troops stand?

Separate courtrooms heard arguments over President Trump’s move to deploy National Guard troops to U.S. cities. The cases will determine the scope of presidential authority and the limits on using military force in domestic unrest.

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Escaped New Orleans inmate waives extradition hearing

Derrick Groves, who escaped from a New Orleans jail, appeared before a judge in Fulton County, Georgia, and waived his right to an extradition hearing. The move clears the way for his return to Louisiana to face charges.