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A former French senator was convicted and sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison for drugging a fellow lawmaker in order to abuse her, an experience she described as terrifying and leaving long-lasting trauma effects.
Former French senator found guilty of spiking lawmaker's drink with ecstasy in order to sexually assault her
The trial comes months after the landmark drugging-and-rape case that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a global icon of the fight against sexual violence.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A former French senator was convicted and sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison for drugging a fellow lawmaker in order to abuse her, an experience she described as terrifying and leaving long-lasting trauma effects.
A Texas man who at one time escaped from custody and was on the run for three days after being sentenced to death for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend nearly 27 years ago was scheduled to be the first person executed in the U.S. this year.
Texas man slated to be first person executed in U.S. this year, for killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend
A Texas man is slated to be first person executed in U.S. this year, for killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. At one point he escaped for three days.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
A Texas man who at one time escaped from custody and was on the run for three days after being sentenced to death for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend nearly 27 years ago was scheduled to be the first person executed in the U.S. this year.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the U.S. policy toward Venezuela on Wednesday, answering questions from lawmakers for the first time since U.S. forces ousted former President Nicolás Maduro.
Rubio to testify about Venezuela at Senate hearing today
The hearing will be the first chance for lawmakers to publicly question the secretary of state about the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the future of the country.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the U.S. policy toward Venezuela on Wednesday, answering questions from lawmakers for the first time since U.S. forces ousted former President Nicolás Maduro.
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad Will confront a man who was involved in a murder-for-hire plot against her at his sentencing in federal court in Manhattan.
Would-be assassin of Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad set for sentencing in Manhattan
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad Will confront a man who was involved in a murder-for-hire plot against her at his sentencing in federal court in Manhattan.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad Will confront a man who was involved in a murder-for-hire plot against her at his sentencing in federal court in Manhattan.
President Trump threatened Iran with an attack "far worse" than the strikes he ordered against the country's nuclear sites in June if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal to curb its nuclear program.
Trump threatens Iran with "far worse" attack than June strikes if it doesn't negotiate a nuclear deal
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
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January 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM
President Trump threatened Iran with an attack "far worse" than the strikes he ordered against the country's nuclear sites in June if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal to curb its nuclear program.
Video shows the NASA WB-57 plane touching down with a jolt, its wings bouncing as yellow fire and white smoke bursts from beneath it.
NASA plane makes belly landing at Texas airport, video shows
Video shows the NASA WB-57 plane touching down with a jolt, its wings bouncing as yellow fire and white smoke bursts from beneath it.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Video shows the NASA WB-57 plane touching down with a jolt, its wings bouncing as yellow fire and white smoke bursts from beneath it.
Amid an ongoing internet blackout in Iran, one man was able to get through and speak with CBS News, describing what he said was a massacre of anti-government protesters in early January.
Iranian man describes surviving deadly protest crackdown
Amid an ongoing internet blackout in Iran, one man was able to get through and speak with CBS News, describing what he said was a massacre of anti-government protesters in early January.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Amid an ongoing internet blackout in Iran, one man was able to get through and speak with CBS News, describing what he said was a massacre of anti-government protesters in early January.
BREAKING: Amazon is slashing about 16,000 jobs in its latest round of layoffs.
Amazon slashing some 16,000 jobs in its latest layoff round
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs after eliminating some 14,000 in October.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:47 AM
BREAKING: Amazon is slashing about 16,000 jobs in its latest round of layoffs.
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
Former law enforcement trainer sees "unanswered questions" in Alex Pretti's shooting
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:43 AM
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
In Alexander brothers trial, first witness testifies to being sexually assaulted.
In Alexander brothers trial, first witness testifies to being sexually assaulted
The first witness at the federal sex trafficking trial of three brothers, two of them high-end real estate brokers, testified Tuesday in a Manhattan courtroom that the thrill of attending a party at a celebrity's apartment turned into a nightmare.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:30 AM
In Alexander brothers trial, first witness testifies to being sexually assaulted.
DOJ says it will finish releasing Epstein files "in the near term," but doesn't offer specific date.
DOJ says it will finish releasing Epstein files "in the near term," but doesn't offer specific date
Top Justice Department officials said Tuesday they expect to finish reviewing and publishing files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein soon, but cannot provide a specific timeline.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:40 AM
DOJ says it will finish releasing Epstein files "in the near term," but doesn't offer specific date.
One of Alex Pretti's final ICU patients says terrorism accusations "broke my heart."
One of Alex Pretti's final ICU patients says terrorism accusations "broke my heart"
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:15 AM
One of Alex Pretti's final ICU patients says terrorism accusations "broke my heart."
Mother describes losing 3 sons in frozen North Texas pond: "I couldn't help them."
Mother describes losing 3 sons in frozen North Texas pond: "I couldn't help them"
Three young brothers died after falling through the ice on a pond near their temporary home. Their mother says the tragedy unfolded in seconds as she tried to pull them out.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Mother describes losing 3 sons in frozen North Texas pond: "I couldn't help them."
Man charges at Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprays her with substance at town hall.
Man charges at Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprays her with substance at town hall
Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Man charges at Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprays her with substance at town hall.
Philip Glass withdraws premiere of new symphony from Kennedy Center, saying values are in "direct conflict."
Philip Glass withdraws premiere of new symphony from Kennedy Center, saying values are in "direct conflict"
Composer Philip Glass has called off the premiere of his new symphony at the Kennedy Center, citing the performing arts venue's new leadership.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Philip Glass withdraws premiere of new symphony from Kennedy Center, saying values are in "direct conflict."
Tillis becomes first GOP senator to call for "incompetent" Noem to step down. cbsn.ws/4t5fiVO
Tillis becomes first GOP senator to call for "incompetent" Noem to step down
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski later echoed the sentiments shared by her colleague, Sen. Thom Tillis.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Tillis becomes first GOP senator to call for "incompetent" Noem to step down. cbsn.ws/4t5fiVO
U.S. sees slowest population growth since 2021 due to decreased immigration.
U.S. sees slowest population growth since 2021 due to decreased immigration
Net international migration dropped sharply amid President Trump's immigration crackdown, new Census data shows.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:30 AM
U.S. sees slowest population growth since 2021 due to decreased immigration.
NTSB finds a series of "systemic failures" led to D.C. midair crash.
NTSB finds a series of "systemic failures" led to D.C. midair crash
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said it was a series of "deep, underlying systemic failures" that "aligned to create the conditions that led to the crash" that killed 67 people.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
NTSB finds a series of "systemic failures" led to D.C. midair crash.
Yale University to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year.
Yale University to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Yale University to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year.
BREAKING: Two federal agents fired weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, a government report says.
Two federal agents fired their weapons during Alex Pretti shooting, government report to Congress says
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News that does not mention Pretti reaching for his firearm.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:38 PM
BREAKING: Two federal agents fired weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, a government report says.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father or transferring them away from the Texas region where they're currently held.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father or transferring them away from the Texas region where they're currently held.
A person was in critical condition after a shooting involving the U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona on Tuesday, CBS affiliate KOLD-TV reported.
Border Patrol involved in shooting in Arizona; person in critical condition
A sheriff's department said it was responding to the shooting in Arivaca, Arizona.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:40 PM
A person was in critical condition after a shooting involving the U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona on Tuesday, CBS affiliate KOLD-TV reported.
South Carolina has recorded nearly 800 measles cases in its ongoing outbreak, according to state data, surpassing the number of cases linked to a 2025 Texas outbreak.
South Carolina measles outbreak is now larger than Texas 2025 outbreak, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:20 PM
South Carolina has recorded nearly 800 measles cases in its ongoing outbreak, according to state data, surpassing the number of cases linked to a 2025 Texas outbreak.
Leaders of three immigration enforcement agencies are set to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee next month following a pair of deadly shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, the panel announced on Tuesday.
Heads of ICE, CBP and USCIS set to testify at House hearing on Feb. 10
Leaders of three immigration enforcement agencies are set to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee next month.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Leaders of three immigration enforcement agencies are set to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee next month following a pair of deadly shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, the panel announced on Tuesday.
Members of a motorcycle club and a street gang clearly targeted an Indiana judge for assassination to derail a domestic abuse case, police said.
Motorcycle gang members accused of targeting Indiana judge for assassination when they shot him, his wife
Members of a motorcycle club and a street gang clearly targeted an Indiana judge for assassination to derail a domestic abuse case, police said.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Members of a motorcycle club and a street gang clearly targeted an Indiana judge for assassination to derail a domestic abuse case, police said.