Conservative Party news - Today’s latest updates (2024)

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Jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial begin deliberations — AP The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors. 4M ago

Beastie Boys sue Chili's parent company for copyright infringement The iconic band claims Brinker International used portions of their hit song "Sabotage" in a Chili's ad without permission. 37M ago

Progressives look to Supreme Court to motivate voters in 2024 race Progressives groups are launching campaigns to try to make the Supreme Court a galvanizing issue for voters in November. 51M ago

See photos of stars showing up for lavish Ambani wedding festivities The son of Mukesh Ambani has a wedding guest list that includes John Cena, Kim Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. 1H ago

Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance rates are revving up. Here's why. Auto insurance has gone up 19.5% since June of last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data. The reason? Getting T-boned by inflation. 2H ago

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Progressives look to Supreme Court to motivate voters in 2024 race Progressives groups are launching campaigns to try to make the Supreme Court a galvanizing issue for voters in November. 51M ago

Biden and Jeffries meet as House Democrats sound the alarm A growing number of Democrats, particularly those with tough races, are calling on President Biden to exit the 2024 presidential campaign. 2H ago

Gavin Newsom tells "CBS News Sunday Morning" he is "all in" with President Biden Preview: In an interview airing July 14, the California governor says he deletes all requests to enter the presidential race. 3H ago

Watch Biden's full news conference defying calls to drop out President Biden, in his first solo news conference since November, resisted pleas from some congressional Democrats to give up his reelection bid. 3H ago

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These lifestyle changes could prevent nearly half of cancer deaths, study finds Researchers at the American Cancer Society found more than 40% of all cancer deaths among U.S. adults could be linked to lifestyle risks that can be changed. 4H ago

JetBlue passenger sues airline for $1.5 million, alleging severe burns from hot tea Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed. 22H ago

How TMJ's out-of-pocket costs drive patients into "a bottomless pit" of debt Millions of Americans suffer from temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, disorders. The high cost and poor insurance coverage of TMJ care can bury patients in debt even as the treatments do more harm than good. Jul 11

Multiple children hospitalized in Diamond Shruumz poisonings, as cases mount At least 58 illnesses have been reported across 27 states from now-recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products. Jul 10

1 in 5 people feels lonely, survey finds. But there is hope, a psychiatrist says. A recent Gallup survey shows global loneliness impacts more than 1 in 5 people worldwide, which can lead to serious health concerns. A psychiatrist discusses how you can combat this issue. Jul 10

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See photos of stars showing up for lavish Ambani wedding festivities The son of Mukesh Ambani has a wedding guest list that includes John Cena, Kim Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. 1H ago

Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S. 1H ago

Nigeria school collapse kills at least 16 students as they take exams Trapped students were heard crying for help under the rubble of the collapsed Saint Academy school in Nigeria's central Plateau State classrooms. 2H ago

Prince Harry accepts Pat Tillman award despite Tillman's mom's criticism After accepting the Pat Tillman Award for Service, Prince Harry acknowledged Tillman's mother Mary in his speech. 2H ago

FBI searching for 14-year-old Utah girl who vanished in Mexico Surveillance footage shows Gonzalez getting into a taxi in Mexico City on June 30, according to CBS News affiliate KUTV. 2H ago

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Beastie Boys sue Chili's parent company for copyright infringement The iconic band claims Brinker International used portions of their hit song "Sabotage" in a Chili's ad without permission. 37M ago

How husband and wife duo JOHNNYSWIM balance family, music Husband and wife duo JOHNNYSWIM, known for their eclectic mix of genres, discussed their musical journey and family life. 1H ago

Jury in Alec Baldwin "Rust" shooting trial to hear more testimony Monday Alec Baldwin is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust." 1H ago

Common, Pete Rock bring 90s hip-hop to 2024 Hip-hop icons Common and Pete Rock join "CBS Mornings" in studio to discuss their new joint album, "The Auditorium, Vol. 1." 5H ago 05:22

JOHNNYSWIM on love and journey to music Relationships' highs and lows, and family life are central to the husband-wife band JOHNNYSWIM Vlad Duthiers visited the couple to see how they're always creating together and joins in on writing a new song. 6H ago 07:48

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. Mar 28 03:27

Samsung unveils new ring health tracker Samsung on Wednesday launched its new Galaxy Ring, a standalone physical activity tracker that uses AI to analyze users' health data. Lexy Savvides, a wearable reviewer and video host for CNET, joined CBS News to talk about the new product. Jul 11 06:15

Meta loosening VR chat rules for kids Meta is making a big change in policy for its virtual reality Quest Headsets, opening up chat features to kids between 10 and 12 years old as long as they have parental approval. Previously, Meta wouldn't allow anyone under the age of 13 to use the headsets. Emma Roth, a news writer for The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the change. Jul 11 03:04

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Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old temple and theater in Peru Archaeologists say the discovery could shed light on early religious practices in the region. 20H ago

Stegosaurus skeleton auction likely to draw millions — and criticism The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from paleontologists. Jul 11

Why cities usually experience more heat This summer's heat wave has shattered temperature records across the U.S., but those living in so-called "urban heat islands" are feeling the heat even more. CBS News' John Dickerson explains. Jul 10 02:12

Battery storage key to renewable energy's success Battery storage is what allows renewable energy to provide power even when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing. It's key to making the electrical grid reliable as we transition away from coal and gas. Ben Tracy examines how battery technology is improving. Jul 10 03:33

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Man gets life over plot to rape, murder famous TV personality Gavin Plumb was snared after an undercover Minnesota police officer infiltrated an online group. 4H ago

Suitcases containing human remains found on iconic U.K. bridge Police said they are searching for a man who was behaving suspiciously on the Clifton Suspension Bridge just before the gruesome discovery. 6H ago

Man arrested 20 years to the day after 15-year-old Arizona girl was murdered A family waited two decades for answers after the death of 15-year-old Elena Lasswell. Police arrested a man on murder charges exactly 20 years after the teen was killed. 18H ago

Italy jails notorious mafia boss's sister who handled coded messages Matteo Messina Denaro's sister unintentionally helped police locate her fugitive brother, thanks to a scribbled note she had hidden in a chair. Jul 11

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Space SpaceX Falcon in-flight catastrophic failure The engine powering a SpaceX rocket's second launch stage suffered a catastrophic failure, and possibly an explosion, while carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites from California on Thursday, company founder Elon Musk posted early Friday on social media. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what happened and the new images released from the James Webb Space Telescope. 3H ago 02:24

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffers major malfunction during Starlink launch The engine's "rapid unscheduled disassembly," as Elon Musk put it, almost certainly will trigger downstream launch delays. 1H ago

ISS mission extended for NASA astronauts For the first time since their mission started last month, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams discussed the technical difficulties that have lengthened their stay on the International Space Station. Jul 11 02:37

Astronauts waiting to return aboard Starliner The two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft say they're confident it can return them to Earth. Leaks and thruster failures marred the launch, and further technical issues have kept the crew in space longer than scheduled. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with a timeline for when they could come back to the ground. Jul 10 04:20

Starliner crew confident spacecraft will bring them safely back to Earth In their first news conference from the International Space Station, the Starliner astronauts said they were enjoying their extended time in orbit. Jul 10

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Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. 5H ago 36 photos

Summer music heats up 2024 Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton. Jun 28 21 photos

Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along? Jun 22 33 photos

Donald Sutherland The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games." Jun 20 49 photos

Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest. May 29 30 photos