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David Sweat
Since his capture Sunday, escaped convict David Sweat has been telling investigators details of his escape from prison and what followed
Since his capture Sunday, escaped convict David Sweat has been telling investigators details of his escape from prison and what followed. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports.
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Since his capture Sunday, escaped convict David Sweat has been telling investigators details of his escape from prison and what followed. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports; and Natasha Jahangir, 28, photographs newlyweds outside of New York's city hall. The images she captures reflect how marriages are becoming more diverse. Vinita Nair reports.
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David Sweat starts talking, revealing plans
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David Sweat in serious condition after capture
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David Sweat was in Constable, New York, apparently running for the Canadian border
A massive three-week manhunt for two prison escapees in northern New York is finally over. A state trooper shot and captured David Sweat Sunday. He was in Constable, New York, apparently running for the Canadian border. On Friday, officers shot and killed Sweat's partner, Richard Matt, in the nearby town of Malone. Anna Werner reports.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and law enforcement officers hold a press conference discussing the end of the 23-day upstate New York manhunt
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and law enforcement officers hold a press conference discussing the end of the 23-day upstate New York manhunt. Richard Matt was killed Friday, David Sweat was apprehended Sunday afternoon.
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David Sweat was shot and captured by authorities about 48 hours after police shot and killed the fellow prisoner he teamed with for a daring prison escape. Sweat and Richard Matt were on the loose for over three weeks. CBS News correspondent Ann Werner has the latest report on how the dramatic pursuit of two escaped killers came to an end. ; only two days after SCOTUS legalized same-sex marriage, a couple tied the knot at a landmark in the fight for gay rights. The Stonewall Inn is often recognized as the birth place of the fight for gay rights.
David Sweat was shot and captured by authorities about 48 hours after police shot and killed the fellow prisoner he teamed with for a daring prison escape
David Sweat was shot and captured by authorities about 48 hours after police shot and killed the fellow prisoner he teamed with for a daring prison escape. Sweat and Richard Matt were on the loose for over three weeks. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner has the latest report on how the dramatic pursuit of two escaped killers came to an end.
Convicted murderer David Sweat has been apprehended after breaking out of Clinton Correctional Facility in upsate New York
Convicted murderer David Sweat has been apprehended after breaking out of Clinton Correctional Facility in upsate New York. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner has the latest from the scene.
After three weeks on the run, convicted murderer David Sweat has been shot and apprehended by police
After three weeks on the run, convicted murderer David Sweat has been shot and apprehended by police. CBS News investigative correspondent Pat Milton joined CBSN with some of the details.
The New York State Police report that they have captured David Sweat
The New York State Police report that they have captured David Sweat. The massive manhunt for the escaped fugitives has been ongoing for over three weeks.
Escaped murderer is shot, captured after accomplice is killed
David Sweat is shot twice by "hero" police sergeant near the Canadian border two days after fellow fugitive was killed
By luck or cunning, remaining escapee evades manhunt
Rugged hills and dense woods provide cover for David Sweat, who broke out of Upstate N.Y. prison three weeks ago
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Police believe escaped convict David Sweat is in a densely wooded area of northern New York state
Police believe escaped convict David Sweat is in a densely wooded area of northern New York state. Law enforcement officers numbering 1,200 continue the search after authorities gunned down his partner, Richard Matt. Anna Werner reports.
Cops converge on woods in hunt for prisoner on the run
Hundreds of law enforcement officers search for remaining escaped killer after police gun down partner
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed that Richard Matt was shot and David Sweat remains at large
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed that Richard Matt was shot and David Sweat remains at large.
Escaped inmate N.Y. Richard Matt was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol tactical unit, sources tell CBS News
Escaped inmate N.Y. Richard Matt was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol tactical unit, sources tell CBS News. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports on the latest developments from the scene in Malone, New York.
A law enforcement source said escaped killer Richard Matt was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents on Friday afternoon
A law enforcement source said escaped killer Richard Matt was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents on Friday afternoon. As CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports, the pursuit continues for prisoner David Sweat.
Police: Escaped prisoner Richard Matt shot and killed
Pursuit continues near Canadian border for convict David Sweat, who escaped with Matt from a New York prison three weeks ago
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