Survivor of Brutal Home Invasion Takes Stand
Steven Hayes (Left) and Joshua Komisarjevsky
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CBS/WFSB) Dr. William Petit took the stand on Tuesday, the second day of the capital murder trial of Steven Hayes, who is accused of masterminding the 2007 home invasion that ended with Dr. Petit's wife and two young daughters brutally murdered.
Continue »Remains Don't Match Missing Utah Mother... Again
Susan Powell (Hardman Photography)
SEATTLE (CBS/KIRO) When Susan Powell's family received word that police had found remains in a Wyoming field that might be those of the missing Utah mother, they prepped themselves for another ride on what has been an emotional roller coaster.
PICTURES: Missing Utah Mother Susan Powell
Continue »Ines Sainz Clothing to Blame for Jets' Conduct?
Ines Sainz (InesSainz.com.mx)
NEW YORK (CBS) Did sportscaster Ines Sainz's clothing play a role in the improper treatment she allegedly received during a New York Jets practice Saturday?
PICTURES: Ines Sainz, Jets Reporter
Lauren Streib, a reporter for The Daily Beast, discussed the issues surrounding Sainz's sexy attire on CBS News' "The Early Show" on Wednesday, claming reporters should "dress the part" and not be a distraction.
Continue »Murder Trial for Ala. Official Could be Delayed
Angel Downs (Thigpin Photography)
MOBILE, Ala. (CBS) Angel Downs was found in dead in her driveway in May, a single gunshot wound to the head. Her friends and family believe they know who did it - her married lover, Steve Nodine, a now former Mobile County Commissioner.
But their wait for justice might be delayed due to a scheduling conflict.
PICTURES: Angel Downs Murdered; Stephen Nodine Charged
Continue »Cops Issue Call for Help Finding Missing Mom
Venus Stewart (Personal Photo)
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. (CBS/WWMT) There's a renewed call for help from police in finding missing West Michigan mother Venus Stewart, who disappeared in April from her parent's front yard in Colon Township.
PICTURES: Venus Stewart Missing
Investigators believe that Stewart is dead and have charged her estranged husband, Doug Stewart, with her murder.
Continue »Jets Coach to "Cooperate" in Locker Room Incident
Ines Sainz (InesSainz.com.mx)
NEW YORK (CBS) Four days after Sportscaster Ines Sainz says she was "dying of discomfort" due to the "rude" behavior displayed by the New York Jets during a practice on Saturday, head coach Rex Ryan said the team is "here to cooperate."
PICTURES: Ines Sainz, Jets Reporter
"I think everyone knows me well enough and we want to have an environment here where everyone is comfortable," Ryan said during a Tuesday press conference.
Continue »CBS NFL Analyst Steps Aside Amid Sex Assault Claim
Shannon Sharpe (CBS Sports)
UPDATE: RESTRAINING ORDER DISMISSED
ATLANTA (CBS/AP) Shannon Sharpe is taking a leave of absence from his post as an analyst at CBS' NFL Today show in light of a sexual assault allegation.
The former NFL tight end for the Denver Broncos was slapped with a temporary restraining order by Michele Bundy, who claims Sharpe forced her to have sex with him, threatened her life, and stalked her, according to court documents obtained by Sports by Brooks.
Continue »Cops: Naked Woman Steals Louisiana Cab
Jennifer Gille (Covington Police Dept.)
COVINGTON, La. (CBS/AP) Meet Jennifer Gille.
Hi, Jennifer!
Police in Louisiana say the 29-year-old had a great idea on how to get to Michigan from Louisiana: strip naked in the back seat of a cab and demand that the cabbie take her to her home state of Michigan.
Continue »Florida Gators Receiver Charged with Stalking
Chris Rainey (Mug Shot)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CBS/WTEV/AP) Florida Gators wide receiver, Chris Rainey, was arrested overnight for allegedly sending a text message to his girlfriend threatening to kill her.
Rainey, 22, was charged with aggravated stalking, a 3rd degree felony, and was released from the Alachua County Jail on his own recognizance Tuesday.
Continue »Anon. Threat Causes Evacuation of Eiffel Tower
A police officer stands front the Eiffel Tower on Sept. 14, 2010. (AP)
PARIS (CBS/AP) The area under Paris' Eiffel Tower has been opened up to tourists again after an anonymous caller phoned in a bomb threat and police combed through the landmark looking for suspicious objects.
France's BFM television and other French media reported that police found nothing suspicious at the tower, which is France's most popular tourist monument. Paris police headquarters did not immediately respond to calls seeking information.
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