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Technology aids probe into alleged Russian war crimes
The war in Ukraine is the most documented war in history thanks to camera phones and social media. For "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley reports on Bellingcat, a group of online investigators using artificial intelligence to expose alleged Russian war crimes.
Parents scramble to find baby formula amid shortage
Parents from coast to coast are scrambling to find formula to feed their hungry and helpless babies. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are launching an investigation into how the baby formula shortage happened. Elise Preston reports.
First Russian solider on trial for Ukraine war crimes
The first war crime trial of a Russian solider is underway in Ukraine. The soldier is accused of shooting an unarmed man on a bike and leaving him dead by the side of the road. Debora Patta has the latest.
HBCU to file civil rights complaint over bus search
The president of Delaware State University says the historically Black college plans to file a civil rights complaint with the Justice Department after a bus carrying the women's lacrosse team was stopped and searched in Georgia last month.
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Russia fumes as Finland and Sweden push for NATO membership
Moscow has warned that if the Nordic nations are accepted into the alliance, "Russia will be forced to take retaliatory steps."
Delaware State University to file civil rights complaint over bus search
The school said the search left the student athletes "humiliated" and accused officials of misconduct and racial profiling.
Search continues for inmate who stabbed prison bus driver and fled
No other inmates escaped in the incident, officials said.
Capitol Hill and White House seize on baby formula shortage
Democrats on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue are publicly tackling the issue, in some cases after their GOP colleagues began demanding more action.
IRS sitting on your tax refund? There's a bright spot.
Tax agency now pays 4% interest on late payments to individual filers, and that could soon rise even more.
Breast milk banks see surge in demand, donations
Milk banks typically focus on NICU babies. Now they are helping families who can't find baby formula.
Ex-nurse whose medical error killed a patient is sentenced to probation
Hundreds of health care workers rallied outside the courthouse ahead of the decision, warning that criminalizing such mistakes will lead to more deaths in hospitals.
North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19
The new deaths and cases, which were from Friday, increased total numbers to 27 deaths and 524,440 illnesses amid a rapid spread of fever since late April.
Pence campaigns for Kemp against Trump-backed primary challenger
The endorsement sets up a proxy war between Mike Pence and Donald Trump in a key battleground state.
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1st war crime trial starts as Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing schools
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted Russian commanders who order atrocities as "sick and incurable," as allegations of war crimes continue to mount.
Rand Paul stalls Senate passage of $40 billion in Ukraine aid
His objection to immediate passage of the bill will delay it until next week.
U.S., Russian defense chiefs hold first call since Russia invaded Ukraine
Austin urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and emphasized maintaining open lines of communication.
U.N. told of "credible" claims of sexual violence against kids in Ukraine
Russia's war has now displaced a third of Ukraine's population, U.N. agencies say, leaving children at particular risk of "trafficking and sexual exploitation."
Britain slaps sanctions on Putin's rumored girlfriend and his ex-wife
They're among a dozen people added to the sanctions list. The U.K. says the twelve help the Russian president hide his ill-gotten riches in return for influential state positions.
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Authorities release long-secret 911 calls in woman's death
Shannan Gilbert's family has long said she was murdered, but the Suffolk County Police Department says it was a "horrible accident."
Phil Mickelson won't defend his title at the PGA Championship
The decision means he will be extending his hiatus from golf following his incendiary comments he made about a Saudi-funded rival league he supports.
Lake Tahoe divers find diamond ring, shipwreck — and tons of trash
The first-of-its-kind effort was aimed to learn more about the source and potential harm caused by plastics and other pollutants in the iconic lake.
3 shootings at Asian-run businesses in Dallas may be "hate-motivated," police say
The most recent shooting at a hair salon on Wednesday may have been "hate-motivated," Dallas police said.
Fred Ward, acclaimed film and television actor, has died at 79
Ward's cause of death was not released.
Texas court ruling allows investigations into parents of trans youth
The court did not rule on the merits of the investigations, only that lower courts in Texas overstepped by trying to block all cases
Russian court extends detention of WNBA's Brittney Griner
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
Violence erupts at funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Israeli security forces were seen pushing mourners and firing tear gas as thousands flocked to Jerusalem to mourn the reporter killed during an Israeli raid.
3-year-old girl who died was allegedly subject to exorcism at church
Arely Naomi Proctor died after family members performed a ceremony to "liberate her of her evil spirits," church officials said.
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Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
World's richest man says his $44 billion purchase of the social media giant is being held up by pending details on how much spam and fake accounts are on it.
IRS sitting on your tax refund? There's a bright spot.
Tax agency now pays 4% interest on late payments to individual filers, and that could soon rise even more.
USPS' "gas-guzzling" 8.6 mpg trucks spark investigation
Lawmakers say they want more information about "next generation" delivery vehicles that have raised environmental concerns.
Gas prices surge to new record high of $4.43 per gallon
Prices at the pump now top $4 in all but three U.S. states, with costs driven up by a drop in capacity.
What are stablecoins, and how do they differ from other cryptos?
Stablecoins have been thrust into national spotlight after being blamed in part for the recent crypto sell-off.
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Meet the man who memorializes COVID victims nearly every day
Since its start in 2020, "Faces of COVID" has featured more than 7,000 faces.
North Korea reports 6 deaths from apparent "explosive" COVID outbreak
A large outbreak could be devastating in a country with a broken health care system and an unvaccinated, malnourished population.
Biden to ask local officials to spend COVID aid on public safety
"The answer is not to defund the police," the president said in his State of the Union address in March.
Biden marks "tragic milestone" of 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19
The president said the world is "at a new stage in fighting this pandemic, facing an evolving set of challenges."
As U.S. faces 1 million COVID deaths, tragic toll reaches far beyond
Flags will fly at half staff through Monday to commemorate the tragic milestone.
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Parents scramble to find baby formula amid shortage
Parents from coast to coast are scrambling to find formula to feed their hungry and helpless babies. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are launching an investigation into how the baby formula shortage happened. Elise Preston reports.
Israeli police beat mourners at journalist's funeral
A day meant to mourn the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh turned tense when Israeli police suddenly moved in, swinging their batons at Palestinian mourners. The police said rioters had hurled stones and other objects at them. But the White House is calling the images disturbing. Roxana Saberi has more.
First Russian solider on trial for Ukraine war crimes
The first war crime trial of a Russian solider is underway in Ukraine. The soldier is accused of shooting an unarmed man on a bike and leaving him dead by the side of the road. Debora Patta has the latest.
Technology aids probe into alleged Russian war crimes
The war in Ukraine is the most documented war in history thanks to camera phones and social media. For "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley reports on Bellingcat, a group of online investigators using artificial intelligence to expose alleged Russian war crimes.
Search underway after convicted murderer escapes
Hundreds of law enforcement officers are searching for convicted murderer Gonzalo Lopez, who escaped from a prison transport bus after stabbing the driver in Texas. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
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Texas court ruling allows investigations into parents of trans youth
The court did not rule on the merits of the investigations, only that lower courts in Texas overstepped by trying to block all cases
Delaware State University to file civil rights complaint with DOJ over bus search
The school said the search left the student athletes "humiliated" and accused officials of misconduct and racial profiling.
Florence Welch's "Dance Fever"
Anthony Mason interviews Florence + the Machine frontwoman Florence Welch in London about writing her latest album, "Dance Fever," during the pandemic. Welch told friends she would stop making music after her last tour – but she tells Mason her creativity is a compulsion, and when inspiration strikes she can't help but see it through.
Redefining beauty standards for curly hair
"CBS Mornings'" Changing the Game series continues featuring a conversation with founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, Julissa Prado. She discusses her personal experience with curly hair and how it led her to create the products she needed.
California teenagers turn experiences of racism into action
A group of eighth graders in Berkeley have encouraged schools to teach Asian American history as hate crimes increased during the pandemic.
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Chasing Catherine Shelton (Part 2)
A journalist finds herself in a game of cat and mouse with a skilled former attorney dogged by mayhem and suspicions of murder. Why do bad things happen to the men in Catherine Shelton’s life? Follow "48 Hours" contributor Jenna Jackson's quest for answers.
Chasing Catherine Shelton (Part 1)
A journalist finds herself in a game of cat and mouse with a skilled former attorney dogged by mayhem and suspicions of murder. Why do bad things happen to the men in Catherine Shelton’s life? "48 Hours" contributor Jenna Jackson reports.
The Suzanne Morphew Case: Nothing Is What It Seems
After a mother of two vanishes on Mother’s Day, bizarre clues emerge— a chipmunk alibi, a tranquilizer gun and a spy pen. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
"The Dexter Killer"
Inside the mind of murderer Mark Twitchell. Newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter. "48 Hours" contributor Troy Roberts reports.
Death on Safari
An American woman dies by gunshot on a safari trip. Was it murder or an accident? "48 Hours" contributor Debora Patta reports.
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Strangers help stop car when driver suffers medical episode
Several people worked together to stop the car as it rolled forward.
Tennessee couple wakes up to find a strange dog in their bed
"I roll over and me and my husband I lock eyes — and sure enough, it is not our dog," Julie Johnson said.
Las Vegas casino surprises its employees with $5,000 bonuses
"It's amazing!" said Edgar Rives, a cook for nine years in the resort's employee cafeteria, of the cash bonuses.
Anthony Anderson graduates from Howard University after 30 years
The actor dropped out as a junior 30 years ago — but someone recently inspired him to go back and finish his degree.
19-year-old could become the youngest African American law school graduate
Haley Taylor Schlitz was accepted to nine different law schools when she was only 16.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Free Speech
Is free speech under threat? CBS Reports explores that question with members of Gen Z, many of whom say their right to free expression is eroding.
Are the Kids All Right?: The Internet
Gen Z is the first generation to go from birth through adolescence completely connected. This episode of the CBS Reports documentary series "Are the Kids All Right?" reveals the toll the online world is taking on kids’ self-esteem and self-control, as well as how some intrepid teens are trying to reshape their generation's relationship with technology.
Are the Kids All Right?: Racism
A racial reckoning is happening in America, but the voices of kids and teens are often missing from that conversation. In this episode of the CBS Reports documentary series "Are the Kids All Right?" young people from across the country share their perspectives on race and firsthand experiences with racism in the U.S. today.
Are the Kids All Right?: Chasing Fame
"Chasing Fame" is the first episode of a new CBS Reports documentary series that explores the transformational shifts faced by today's youth — in their own words — to answer the question: "Are the Kids All Right?" "Chasing Fame" looks at the toll chasing social media fame can take on teens.
Welcome to the Metaverse
This CBS Reports documentary immerses into the lives of early adopters of the metaverse - both real and virtual - on their quest to create a new path to wealth.
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The next PS5 restock is Friday: What you need to know to finally score a PlayStation 5
Looking to buy a PS5? Here's a handy guide for tracking restocks at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Gamestop and more.
Best washers and dryer deals in 2022, including huge discounts on Samsung
Shop the best washers and dryers from LG, Samsung and Maytag.
Best Ikea alternatives at Amazon
These Amazon picks include free two-day shipping and Ikea's similar budget-friendly prices.
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Ex-nurse whose medical error killed a patient is sentenced to probation
Hundreds of health care workers rallied outside the courthouse ahead of the decision, warning that criminalizing such mistakes will lead to more deaths in hospitals.
Capitol Hill and White House seize on baby formula shortage
Democrats on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue are publicly tackling the issue, in some cases after their GOP colleagues began demanding more action.
3 shootings at Asian-run businesses in Dallas may be "hate-motivated," police say
The most recent shooting at a hair salon on Wednesday may have been "hate-motivated," Dallas police said.
Breast milk banks see surge in demand, donations
Milk banks typically focus on NICU babies. Now they are helping families who can't find baby formula.
What are stablecoins, and how do they differ from other cryptos?
Stablecoins have been thrust into national spotlight after being blamed in part for the recent crypto sell-off.
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Breast milk banks see surge in demand, donations
Milk banks typically focus on NICU babies. Now they are helping families who can't find baby formula.
What are stablecoins, and how do they differ from other cryptos?
Stablecoins have been thrust into national spotlight after being blamed in part for the recent crypto sell-off.
How should parents who can't find formula feed their babies?
Here are the do's and don'ts for parents in search of baby formula as the shortage continues.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Tesla founder says his $44 billion deal for the social network is delayed by questions over how much spam and fake accounts are on it.
IRS sitting on your tax refund? There's a bright spot.
Tax agency now pays 4% interest on late payments to individual filers, and that could soon rise even more.
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Capitol Hill and White House seize on baby formula shortage
Democrats on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue are publicly tackling the issue, in some cases after their GOP colleagues began demanding more action.
Texas court ruling allows investigations into parents of trans youth
The court did not rule on the merits of the investigations, only that lower courts in Texas overstepped by trying to block all cases
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 15, 2022
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
U.S., Russian defense chiefs hold first call since Russia invaded Ukraine
Austin urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and emphasized maintaining open lines of communication.
USPS' "gas-guzzling" 8.6 mpg trucks spark investigation
Lawmakers say they want more information about "next generation" delivery vehicles that have raised environmental concerns.
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Parents scramble to find baby formula amid shortage
Parents from coast to coast are scrambling to find formula to feed their hungry and helpless babies. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are launching an investigation into how the baby formula shortage happened. Elise Preston reports.
Health care workers protest sentencing of nurse in Tennessee
"Never in my 14 years have I felt so helpless," said a Texas ER nurse outside courthouse. "This could be me."
Meet the man who memorializes COVID victims nearly every day
Since its start in 2020, "Faces of COVID" has featured more than 7,000 faces.
Rebecca Soffer on dealing with loss
"The Modern Loss Handbook" author Rebecca Soffer joins "CBS Mornings" to explain how to cope with personal and communal loss.
Senator Thune on potential abortion changes
Republican Senate Minority Whip John Thune joins "CBS Mornings" for a conversation on potential abortion changes.
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North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19
The new deaths and cases, which were from Friday, increased total numbers to 27 deaths and 524,440 illnesses amid a rapid spread of fever since late April.
U.S., Russian defense chiefs hold first call since Russia invaded Ukraine
Austin urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and emphasized maintaining open lines of communication.
Russia fumes as Finland and Sweden push for NATO membership
Moscow has warned that if the Nordic nations are accepted into the alliance, "Russia will be forced to take retaliatory steps."
Climate change doubled risk of deadly South Africa flood, scientists say
Scientists warned that extreme events like this are likely to happen again "with even greater intensity."
Will a Marcos' return to power in the Philippines change U.S. relations?
Biden congratulated the Philippines' newly elected leader, despite a U.S. court order on him, but many expect Bongbong to continue his nation's push toward China anyway.
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Phil Mickelson won't defend his title at the PGA Championship
The decision means he will be extending his hiatus from golf following his incendiary comments he made about a Saudi-funded rival league he supports.
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended
WNBA star Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention has been extended one month after a brief court hearing in Russia. She has been in Russian custody for nearly three months on drug charges.
Fred Ward, acclaimed film and television actor, has died at 79
Ward's cause of death was not released.
Florence Welch's "Dance Fever"
Anthony Mason interviews Florence + the Machine frontwoman Florence Welch in London about writing her latest album, "Dance Fever," during the pandemic. Welch told friends she would stop making music after her last tour – but she tells Mason her creativity is a compulsion, and when inspiration strikes she can't help but see it through.
Book excerpt: "Boom Town: A Lake Wobegon Novel" by Garrison Keillor
The humorist returns to his fictional Minnesota hometown (made famous by "A Prairie Home Companion"), which is now the setting for the funerals of childhood friends.
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Technology aids probe into alleged Russian war crimes
The war in Ukraine is the most documented war in history thanks to camera phones and social media. For "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley reports on Bellingcat, a group of online investigators using artificial intelligence to expose alleged Russian war crimes.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal "on hold"
Elon Musk says his $44 billion takeover bid for Twitter is "on hold" as he seeks more information on the platform's spam accounts. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on that, plus how Musk is also reportedly facing a SEC investigation for late disclosure after buying a substantial stake in the company.
Elon Musk puts $44 billion Twitter deal on hold
Elon Musk says his deal to buy twitter is on hold. The company's stock plummeted after the announcement. Musk then tweeted that he is still committed to buying twitter. Tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers discuss the latest developments.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Elon Musk announced that his planned $44 billion purchase of Twitter is "temporarily on hold" pending details on spam and fake accounts on the social media platform.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Tesla founder says his $44 billion purchase of the social media giant is being held up by questions over spam and fake accounts.
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"Monarca" highlights endangered butterflies
The eastern monarch butterfly is one step closer to being placed on the endangered species list. CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Tanya Rivero spoke with Eva Aridjis, co-author of the new book "Monarca: A Novel" which sheds light on the dire fate of these butterflies.
Climate change doubled risk of deadly South Africa flood, scientists say
Scientists warned that extreme events like this are likely to happen again "with even greater intensity."
Lake Tahoe divers find diamond ring, shipwreck — and tons of trash
The first-of-its-kind effort was aimed to learn more about the source and potential harm caused by plastics and other pollutants in the iconic lake.
First image of Milky Way's black hole
Astronomers have released a colorized image of the black hole at the center of our Milky Way Galaxy, captured by the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration. "CBS News Mornings" takes a look.
"It's pretty amazing": First image of black hole at center of the Milky Way
Three years after capturing the first image of a supermassive black hole in a galaxy 55 million light years away, astronomers have managed to "photograph" one closer to home.
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Ex-nurse whose medical error killed a patient is sentenced to probation
Hundreds of health care workers rallied outside the courthouse ahead of the decision, warning that criminalizing such mistakes will lead to more deaths in hospitals.
HBCU to file civil rights complaint over bus search
The president of Delaware State University says the historically Black college plans to file a civil rights complaint with the Justice Department after a bus carrying the women's lacrosse team was stopped and searched in Georgia last month.
Search underway after convicted murderer escapes
Hundreds of law enforcement officers are searching for convicted murderer Gonzalo Lopez, who escaped from a prison transport bus after stabbing the driver in Texas. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended
WNBA star Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention has been extended one month after a brief court hearing in Russia. She has been in Russian custody for nearly three months on drug charges.
Technology aids probe into alleged Russian war crimes
The war in Ukraine is the most documented war in history thanks to camera phones and social media. For "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley reports on Bellingcat, a group of online investigators using artificial intelligence to expose alleged Russian war crimes.
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Scientists grow plants in moon soil for the first time ever
NASA said the discovery paves the way for the possibility of harvesting plants in habitats on the moon in the future.
"It's pretty amazing": First image of black hole at center of the Milky Way
Three years after capturing the first image of a supermassive black hole in a galaxy 55 million light years away, astronomers have managed to "photograph" one closer to home.
Audio captures sounds of black hole 240 million light-years away
NASA said "this sonification is unlike any other done before."
How to watch the "super flower blood moon" total lunar eclipse
A spectacular full moon is fast-approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
NASA reports "perfect" optical alignment for Webb telescope
The first showcase images from the $10 billion telescope will be unveiled in mid July, after instrument checkout is complete.
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Met Gala 2022: The hottest red carpet arrivals
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – May 2022
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
"The Dexter Killer:" Inside the mind of a murderer
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial-killer Dexter Morgan.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Free Speech
Is free speech under threat? CBS Reports explores that question with members of Gen Z, many of whom say their right to free expression is eroding.
Alaska oil and gas lease sale canceled
The Interior Department has canceled planned oil and gas lease sales in Alaska. The decision, which halts the potential to drill oil across one million acres in the Cook Inlet, comes as gas prices reach record highs. Drew Caputo, the vice president of litigation for lands, wildlife and oceans for the environmental advocacy group Earthjustice, joins Lana Zak to discuss.
Husband's love for wife lives on in field of daffodils
A husband planted a field of daffodils for his wife, who loved the flowers. Even after her death, he continued to plant them. The field now has roughly 40,000 daffodils. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
HBCU to file civil rights complaint over bus search
The president of Delaware State University says the historically Black college plans to file a civil rights complaint with the Justice Department after a bus carrying the women's lacrosse team was stopped and searched in Georgia last month.
Major sell-off sends crypto values plummeting
The high-risk world of cryptocurrency is recently showing little reward for investors after losing about $200 billion in value in just 24 hours. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.