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Dominion v. Fox News trial to start this week

Some of Fox News' most recognizable anchors and Fox Corporation chair Rupert Murdoch could take the stand this week as the network battles a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Votings Systems. Fox News is being sued for $1.6 billion, with Dominion alleging the network spread misinformation about the company and its voting machines. Scott MacFarlane reports.

Boston Marathon bombing survivor shares her story

Dancer Adrienne Haslet was one of the more than 260 people injured in the deadly Boston Marathon bombing. Ten years later, she shares her story with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.

Search continues for 3 missing American sailors

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Mexican Navy are searching for three American sailors who haven't been seen or heard from in nearly two weeks. Elise Preston spoke with the mother of one of the sailors, who still holds out hope they'll be found.

U.S. tells Americans trapped in Sudan to shelter in place

The Biden administration is telling any Americans who are in Sudan to shelter in place, as their are no current plans to evacuate them. Fighting in the country has claimed the lives of nearly 200 people in the last few days.

David's Bridal files for bankruptcy

David's Bridal, one of the largest sellers of wedding gowns and formal wear, is once again filing for bankruptcy protection. The company had previously emerged from bankruptcy in 2019.

Exploring the human-like side of artificial intelligence at Google | 60 Minutes

Competitive pressure among tech giants is propelling society into the future of artificial intelligence, ready or not. Scott Pelley dives into the world of AI with Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

CBS Weekend News, April 16, 2023

U.S. sees two mass shootings on same weekend NRA holds annual convention; SpaceX cleared to launch massive rocket on Monday

4/16/2023: Revolution; The Unlikely Adventures of David Grann

Exploring the human-like side of AI at Google. Then, David Grann: The 60 Minutes Interview.

David Grann: The 60 Minutes Interview

Abandoning his comfort zone, author David Grann ventures to an inhospitable island off the coast of Patagonia. He explains to Jon Wertheim how and why he followed in the footsteps of castaways.

Evacuation order lifted in area around Indiana plastic fire

The fire at a site housing tons of recycled plastics broke out Tuesday, and those who live within half a mile of the blaze were told to evacuate.