Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
Month: January 2023
Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego announces bid for Senate seat in 2024, challenging Kyrsten Sinema
Arizona Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego has officially announced his bid to run for U.S. Senate in 2024, setting up a potential showdown with Senator Kyrsten Sinema. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine also announced plans to run for reelection. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss.
Meet boy-genius Teddy Hobbs, Britain’s youngest-ever MENSA member
Still only four years old, Teddy could count to 100 before he turned two. Now he can do it in seven different languages.
Meet Britain’s youngest genius
Still only four years old, Teddy Hobbs could count to 100 before he turned two. Now he can do it in seven languages. Ian Lee has the story of the youngest MENSA member in Britain.
Nominations announced for the 95th annual Academy Awards
This year’s Academy Awards nominations have been revealed. Erik Davis, the managing editor for Fandango.com, joined CBS News to discuss which films and performances are up for an Oscar and who got snubbed.
Months after Taylor Swift ticket problems, Ticketmaster faces questioning on Capitol Hill
Ticketmaster is in the hot seat on Capitol Hill. The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Tuesday looking into the lack of competition in the ticketing industry after the platform in November saw massive problems during a presale for Taylor Swift concert tickets. Bob Lefsetz, a music industry analyst and author of the Lefsetz Letter, joined CBS News to discuss.
Victor Navasky, journalist who led The Nation magazine, dies at 90
Navasky left an indelible mark on liberalism as a familiar name and face in the literary and political scene.
Documents marked classified found at Mike Pence’s home
Documents with classified markings have been found in the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence and turned over to federal authorities. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano with the latest.
Scientists set Doomsday clock closer to midnight amid climate change, Ukraine invasion
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday clock forward to just 90 seconds before midnight Tuesday. The clock is a metaphor for how close scientists say we are to destroying our planet. Sivan Kartha, a member of the Science and Security Board for the Bulletin, explained the reasons for clock’s movement to CBS News.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on his state’s tough new gun law and other steps to cut crime
Recent shootings in the U.S. are renewing calls for action to reduce gun violence. CBS News spoke with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker about his state’s new ban on high-powered weapons, which is facing legal challenges. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined “Red and Blue”with more on their conversation.
New FDA guidelines would reduce — but not eliminate — lead in baby food
Draft guidelines released by the agency on Tuesday outline a new maximum amount of lead that should be found in baby food.
Marilyn Monroe biopic “Blonde” tops nominations for Razzie Awards
Ironically, Ana de Armas, who depicted Marilyn Monroe in the film, received an Oscar nod for best actress when the Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday.
Here’s where Lego is moving its North American headquarters
Toymaker says it’s leaving Enfield, Connecticut, home to U.S. hub since 1975, and moving to “one of the best cities in the world.”
Drone video captures rare reverse waterfall in Utah
A rare reverse waterfall was captured on video in Ivins, Utah, last week as strong winds ripped across the state. The drone footage shows powerful gusts blowing the waterfall’s stream back up a steep cliff.
Video shows Half Moon Bay shooting suspect being taken into custody
The suspected gunman in the Half Moon Bay, California, shooting that killed 7 people was detained by authorities on Monday. He was taken into custody after he was spotted in his vehicle in the parking lot of a San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office substation.
Hunter killed after dog steps on rifle, Kansas sheriff says
The preliminary investigation shows it to be a hunting-related accident, the sheriff’s office said.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defends state’s new gun restrictions
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in an interview with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe that he believes the ban on certain high-powered firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines he recently signed into law will withstand legal challenges and “venue shopping” by gun rights advocates trying to roll back some of the most aggressive firearm laws in the country.
20 GOP-led states ask federal judge to halt migrant sponsorship policy
The program will allow up to 30,000 migrants from four crisis-stricken countries to enter the U.S. legally each month if they have American sponsors.
McConnell says any debt ceiling solution will come from McCarthy and Biden
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and then-Vice President Joe Biden negotiated on the debt ceiling in 2011.
Close community ties complicate jury selection in Alex Murdaugh murder trial
Jury selection resumed Tuesday in South Carolina for the murder trial of former lawyer Alex Murdaugh, where many prospective jurors in the county have said they are aware of the case. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell gives an update on the trial of the 54-year-old accused of killing his wife and youngest son.
New York Stock Exchange experiences technical issue, temporarily halts trading for 80 companies
The New York Stock Exchange experienced a technical issue early on Tuesday, temporarily halting trading for more than 80 companies. Dan DeFrancesco, finance editor for Insider, joined CBS News to recap the day for the markets, and what the latest Justice Department antitrust lawsuit against Google could mean for the tech industry.
Ex-Google employees bemoan being laid off via email
Company “could have done a better job” notifying 12,000 workers they were cut, said one laid-off engineer.
Oscar nominations unveiled for the 95th Academy Awards
The 2023 Oscar nominations were unveiled today, and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads the way with 11 nominations. Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier joins CBS News with the highlights.
Independent autopsy find Tyre Nichols suffered “severe beating,” family attorneys say
The autopsy was commissioned by attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci following Nichols’ death after an encounter with Memphis police.
3 killed in Washington convenience store shooting
Three people were killed in what police say was apparently a random shooting at a convenience store in Yakima, Washington on Tuesday.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia’s Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab’s New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Carjackers suspects hid in freezer to evade Capitol police
Two suspects accused of carrying out a string of armed carjackings in the Washington, D.C., area were found and arrested on Tuesday.
Tornadoes leave trail of destruction in Texas
A tornado crumbled structures and cut power lines in Pasadena, Texas. In nearby Deer Park, high winds damaged a chemical plant. Meanwhile, strong winds flipped over trucks and streets flooded in parts of the Houston area. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
9-year-old girl finds prehistoric shark tooth in Maryland
A 9-year-old girl in Maryland recently made the discovery of a lifetime: a tooth as big as her hand from a megalodon, a now-extinct shark species. Jan Crawford shares more.
U.S. poised to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The U.S. is poised to send its top-of-the-line battle tank — the M-1 Abrams — to Ukraine, giving it major new capabilities to launch offensives against Russian troops.
Tyre Nichols’ arrest video could be released next week
The top prosecutor in Memphis, Tennessee, says police video showing Tyre Nichols’ encounter with five police officers shortly before his death will likely not be made public until next week. The Shelby County district attorney says investigators want to interview more people before its release.
Documents marked classified found at Mike Pence’s home
About a dozen documents with classified markings were discovered at the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence last week and turned over to the FBI. The discovery comes amid heavy scrutiny over the handling of classified material by President Biden and former President Donald Trump. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Dangerous storms hit South, snow expected in Northeast
While dangerous storms continue in the South, winter storm warnings are in effect across the Northeast. The Weather Channel’s Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Documents marked classified discovered at Mike Pence’s home
Documents with classified markings were found in former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home. Pence’s lawyer told the National Archives that the materials were discovered last week and handed over to the FBI. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and Nancy Cordes, CBS News chief White House correspondent, joined “Red and Blue” to discuss the revelations.
Search for motive in Monterey Park rampage
Investigators in Monterey Park, California, are still working to understand what motivated the 72-year-old suspected gunman to open fire at a dance hall, killing 11. Detectives say a search of the suspect’s home yielded hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a rifle, as well as evidence he was manufacturing his own silencers. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
7 dead in Half Moon Bay shootings, suspect in custody
Seven people are dead after a gunman went on a shooting rampage at two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay, California, on Monday, according to police. It was the second mass shooting in the state in less than a week. Carter Evans reports.
Who are the president’s private attorneys and is Biden paying the legal bills?
Little is known about the team of attorneys representing Biden in the matter of the classified documents found at his office in the Penn Biden Center and at his home.
Egg prices have soared. Now a lawmaker wants to know why.
With egg costs more than doubling in the past year, calls are coming for an investigation into possible price gouging.
Texas K-9 sniffs out $1.7 million worth of marijuana, mushroom-laced candy bars
The driver and his grandmother were both arrested on multiple charges.