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Was a young girl adopted from Russia capable of murder?
Saying they feared for their safety, an American couple gives up the daughter they welcomed into their family. "48 Hours" contributor Troy Roberts revisits the case that he says haunted him for years and forever changed his life.
A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
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What Happened to the Perfect Child?
After a young girl is adopted from Russia, her American parents come to believe she is capable of murder and return her. Years later, "48 Hours" contributor Troy Roberts learns her surprising story.
The Corn Rake Murder
A farmer says he found his wife impaled by a corn rake. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds? CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for "48 Hours."
A Promise to Ahmaud
When Ahmaud Arbery was chased by three white men and shot in the street, his mother laid him to rest promising to get him justice. The promise is fulfilled when the men are found guilty. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports
A Killer in the Family Tree
When a woman uploads her DNA to a genealogy website, authorities show up at her door. Is there a double murderer in her family tree? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
The Ring: The Murder of Patrick De La Cerda
An undelivered engagement ring leads to murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
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Was a young girl adopted from Russia capable of murder?
Saying they feared for their safety, an American couple gives up the daughter they welcomed into their family. "48 Hours" contributor Troy Roberts revisits the case that he says haunted him for years and forever changed his life.
What happened to the perfect child? One woman's incredible story
More than 20 years ago, a Russian girl was adopted by a young American couple who eventually brought her back to Moscow after her parents say she tried to kill her baby brother.
"I didn't try to kill my brother" Years later, girl adopted from Russia speaks out
She was returned to Russia, and left in a children's psychiatric hospital. Now, her astonishing story.
A farmer's wife is found impaled on a corn rake. Was it an accident or murder?
Amy Mullis was discovered in a shed on her Iowa farm with a corn rake sticking out of her back. The heavy-duty tool had four sharp tines, but when doctors examined Amy's body, they found six puncture wounds.
Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
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A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Defense attorney brings up Colonel Sanders in attempt to save his client
Kevin Gough, William "Roddie" Bryan's lawyer, raises eyebrows with an unusual comment.
Ahmaud Arbery's mother fulfills promise: "I will get justice"
Inside the trial against the three White men accused of killing a Black jogger, the final guilty verdicts, and a mother's pursuit of the truth of what happened to her son.
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Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
Alec Baldwin describes "Rust" shooting in emotional interview
"Someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is, but I know it's not me," Baldwin said.
DNA matches body to Alaska man last seen alive in 1979
Michael Beavers' spouse reported him missing two months after he was last seen alive, in November 1979.
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Major outage hits Amazon Web Services
The company said in a blog post Tuesday afternoon it did not have an estimated time for full recovery.
Biden's Supreme Court commission submits report on reforms
Mr. Biden's commission on the Supreme Court held six meetings, heard testimony from 44 witnesses and received more than 7,000 public comments.
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Microsoft's new Surface Pro 8 targets hybrid work-home life
The device got its biggest upgrade since 2014, including new audio and video for streaming calls.
Biden expressed "deep concerns" to Putin over Ukraine, White House says
The White House said President Biden voiced "deep concerns" about Russia's "escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine."
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Biden's Supreme Court commission submits report on reforms
Mr. Biden's commission on the Supreme Court held six meetings, heard testimony from 44 witnesses and received more than 7,000 public comments.
House readies for Tuesday vote on defense bill
The National Defense Authorization Act, or the NDAA, authorizes programs and sets spending guidelines for the Department of Defense and national security programs each year.
Biden expressed "deep concerns" to Putin over Ukraine, White House says
The White House said President Biden voiced "deep concerns" about Russia's "escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine."
2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
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Lawmakers inch closer to debt ceiling solution
House lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would allow the Senate to raise the debt limit with a majority rather than 60 votes.
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U.S.-bound travelers scramble as new COVID test rules take effect
The new testing rules come as coronavirus cases rise ahead of the holidays. In the U.S., officials are reporting more than 100,000 new infections a day for the first time since early October.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
230,000 pounds of ham and pepperoni recalled for listeria
Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit says fully cooked pork products may be contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.
NYC first in U.S. to require vaccine for private sector employers
"We're going to do this so that every employer is on a level playing field," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Omicron COVID-19 variant found in 12 states
The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.
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Coming to a grocery store near you: Low-carbon beef
Colin Beal grew up in a ranching family. Now he's working to curb the environmental damage caused by cattle.
The 10 top housing markets of 2022: Think Boise, not Big Apple
The hottest real-estate markets next year are likely to be smaller cities with greater affordability, Realtor.com says.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
Metaverse now: The top AR and VR devices you can buy today
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This TikTok trucker wants to get more women driving big rigs
Clarissa Rankin dispenses wisdom on the trucker's life from the cab of her 18-wheeler, named Sparkle.
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Biden expressed "deep concerns" to Putin over Ukraine, White House says
The White House said President Biden voiced "deep concerns" about Russia's "escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine."
China's lunar rover spots mysterious "hut" on far side of moon
The rover will spend the next few months trying to find out what the cube-shaped object really is.
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar hate speech
Coordinated lawsuits in the U.S. and the U.K. allege the tech giant contributed to ethnic cleansing by allowing hate speech to be spread on its platform.
UAE moving official workweek to Monday through Friday
Government employees would work a half-day on Friday, the traditional Muslim holy day, and then take Saturday and Sunday off.
Haitian gang releases 3 more hostages, U.S. religious group says
There are 12 adults and five children in the group of 16 U.S. citizens and one Canadian, including an 8-month-old.
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Amanda Gorman reads new poem "Fugue"
Amanda Gorman took the world by storm when she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history this past January. Now she's back with her third book of the year, a new collection of poetry including "Fugue," a piece she performed in front of CBS News cameras.
Amanda Gorman on future goals
Bestselling author and poet Amanda Gorman is releasing her third book of the year, "Call Us What We Carry." In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Gorman reveals what the past year has truly been like for her after being thrust into the spotlight following her performance at President Biden's inauguration ceremony.
"Reading Rainbow" to return after 15-year hiatus
"Reading Rainbow Live" will stick with the structure of the original version, but young viewers will be able to engage with the live show via the virtual platform.
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Smollett told jurors his side of the alleged attack that he's been accused of faking for attention.
Classic TV show "Reading Rainbow" to return
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Major outage hits Amazon Web Services
The company said in a blog post Tuesday afternoon it did not have an estimated time for full recovery.
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 8 targets hybrid work-home life
The device got its biggest upgrade since 2014, including new audio and video for streaming calls.
Metaverse now: The top AR and VR devices you can buy today
The metaverse isn't just a concept — with the right gear, you can start exploring it immediately. Here's how.
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar hate speech
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CEO fires 900 employees on pre-holiday Zoom call
The firings are sparking outrage, with some sources noting the company had received $750M in funding days before the layoffs.
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Humans caused this problem and we need to fix it, said Cora Berchem, who works for the nonprofit Save the Manatee.
Florida manatees dying in record numbers
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CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
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Smollett is facing six felony counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about what happened that night.
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Jussie Smollett takes the stand at trial over allegedly staged attack
Smollett told jurors his side of the alleged attack that he's been accused of faking for attention.
Third party to probe events before Michigan school shooting
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The rover will spend the next few months trying to find out what the cube-shaped object really is.
Atlas 5 rocket launches two Space Force satellites
Two NASA payloads hitched a ride to orbit in a $1.14 billion Space Force mission.
NASA monitoring "potentially hazardous" asteroid
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Space station's orbit adjusted to dodge debris from old U.S. rocket
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SpaceX launches 48 Starlinks and two Earth-imaging satellites
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What happened to the perfect child? One woman's incredible story
More than 20 years ago, a Russian girl was adopted by a young American couple who eventually brought her back to Moscow after her parents say she tried to kill her baby brother.
Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
In 2018, the Deltona, Florida, man was newly engaged and planning for his wedding until he was tragically gunned down at his home.
It's been 50 years since the infamous Attica prison riot
Inmates held some 36 hostages for five days. And that was just the beginning
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Bronx dad makes homemade food for homeless
Marty Rogers has fed the homeless on Thanksgiving for 44 years. He organizes a holiday meal at his church, Immaculate Conception, in the Bronx borough of New York. But he's been inspired to do more, so he created "Hope Walks" – a way to feed people in need multiple times a week.
Nunes leaving Congress to work for Trump
Republican Congressman Devin Nunes, a longtime Trump ally from California, is resigning his seat in the House to become CEO of Trump's new media company. CBS Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait has details.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
Amanda Gorman reads new poem "Fugue"
Amanda Gorman took the world by storm when she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history this past January. Now she's back with her third book of the year, a new collection of poetry including "Fugue," a piece she performed in front of CBS News cameras.