Jim Axelrod
Coverage of Jim Axelrod in the Nexus archive.
- CBS News editor-in-chief addresses Scott Pelley's firing
Scott Pelley, a 60 Minutes correspondent and former anchor of the CBS Evening News, was fired on Tuesday. Jim Axelrod and Tony Dokoupil have more information.
- The Lindbergh Conspiracies | Post Mortem
The article discusses the 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's infant son, which caused a media frenzy, and explores conspiracy theories about whether Bruno Hauptmann acted alone. Hosts Joe Nocera and Jim Axelrod analyze the case.
- Children "held like criminals" inside ICE detention center
Over 6,300 children under 18, including some as young as two months old, were arrested by federal immigration authorities during President Trump's second term. Nearly half were detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, where a family was held for four months, and Rep. Joaquin Castro has called for its closure due to inhumane conditions, which the Trump administration denies.
- Supreme Court allows freight brokers to face lawsuits in some truck crashes
The Supreme Court made a unanimous ruling allowing logistics companies and freight brokers to be sued for liability in certain truck crashes. This decision will impact the trucking industry and affect how lawsuits are handled in the future. The case was discussed by CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod.
- Supreme Court rules trucking broker can be sued after deadly crashes
The Supreme Court ruled that a trucking broker can be sued after deadly crashes, following a CBS News investigation. The ruling allows lawsuits against the broker. Deadly crashes were involved in the case.
- Gymnast speaks out about alleged abuse by coach years after Larry Nassar scandal
A gymnast has come forward alleging abuse by a coach years after the Larry Nassar scandal. The gymnast claims warnings about the coach's behavior were ignored. USA Gymnastics was previously rocked by the scandal of Larry Nassar, a doctor who pleaded guilty to molesting multiple young gymnasts.
- Gymnast says coach sexually abused her despite USA Gymnastics' vow to change: "It happened again"
USA Gymnastics faced a new accusation of sexual abuse despite vows to change after the Larry Nassar scandal. Finley Weldon accused her former coach of sexually abusing her during training. The incident raises concerns about the organization's ability to prevent abuse.
- BROADCAST BIAS: Media had Omar’s number, she didn’t have WWII’s. Journalists didn’t care
The article accuses major media outlets of biased coverage of Rep. Ilhan Omar, highlighting her 2018 election victory and downplayed gaffe where she referred to World War II as 'World War Eleven.' It criticizes the media for ignoring her past antisemitic remarks and contrasting their favorable treatment of Omar with the lack of similar coverage for Republican Rep. Young Kim, a Korean-American congresswoman.
- Trucking companies sidestep safety rules with name changes
Trucking companies linked to deadly accidents are evading safety regulations by altering their names and registrations, according to a CBS News investigation. The practice allows them to circumvent oversight and continue operations despite safety violations.
- Rory McIlroy wins second straight Masters Tournament
Rory McIlroy secured his second consecutive Masters Tournament victory by defeating Scottie Scheffler by one stroke. The win marks his second straight green jacket. Jim Axelrod provided additional coverage.