Alleged Charleston church shooter to defend himself
Dylann Roof told by judge his decision to act as his own lead attorney is "unwise," but the alleged shooter presses ahead in court
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Charleston church shooting suspect found competent to stand trial
Dylann Roof accused of killing of nine black worshippers at South Carolina church
Murder trial on hold as S.C. church shooter undergoes competency hearing
Dylann Roof, who killed nine people at the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church, faces 33 federal charges in deadly church shooting
Jury selection postponed in Charleston church shooting
Last-minute request from defense lawyers delays the selecting of jurors in trial where prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty
S.C. church massacre exposed flaw in FBI background check system
The flaw allowed accused Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof to pass his background check
Man accused of attacking alleged church shooter gets good news
Authorities say Dwayne Stafford attacked accused Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof in jail shower
Accused gunman in S.C. church rampage attacked in jail shower
Dylann Roof faces charges in shooting deaths of 9 black parishioners at Charleston church
Accused Charleston church gunman's lawyers challenge death penalty
Dylann Roof's lawyers fighting feds' intention to try for death penalty against him, saying it's unconstitutional
New developments in Charleston church shooting case
Lawyers for Dylann Roof say they want federal judge, not jury, to decide death penalty trial; prosecutors oppose the move
Mural honors victims of the Charleston church shootings
Police say the attack by 21-year-old Dylann Roof, who faces nine counts of murder in state court and dozens of federal charges, was racially motivated
Charleston church under fire for mass shooting payouts
Less than half of total donated to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church is going to family members of victims
Court papers: Friend of accused Charleston church shooter to plead guilty
Plea agreement signed by federal prosecutors shows that Joey Meek has agreed to plead guilty to lying to authorities and failure to report a crime
Theater gunman thanks man accused of S.C. black church shooting
In a handwritten journal, the Louisiana movie theater shooter thanked Dylann Roof, who is accused of killing nine black people in an S.C. church
Stephen Colbert on his reaction to the Charleston church shooting
The "Late Show" host reflects on the deadly shooting at an historic black church in Charleston, the town where he grew up
Chilling police 911 logs reveal horror of Charleston church shooting
"So many people dead, I think" says caller whose husband was among the murdered in massacre inside Charleston church
Federal trial delayed for accused Charleston church shooter
Dylann Roof faces dozens of federal charges, including hate crimes, stemming from the June 17 shootings
$2.5 million to go to church, families of Charleston shooting victims
The fund, established after the June 17 shootings, received donations from 6,500 people from all fifty states
Charges revealed against Charleston rampage suspect's pal
Friend of man accused of gunning down nine parishioners at South Carolina church faces federal charges
Official: Friend of Charleston church shooter arrested
Authorities had been investigating the friend for lying to investigators and failing to report a crime
Friend of Charleston shooter investigated, official says
Joey Meek has previously said suspect Dylann Roof stayed with him before the shooting of nine black churchgoers in S.C.
South Carolina says it will seek the death penalty against 21-year-old Dylan Roof who allegedly shot and killed nine people during a bible study in Charleston, N.C.
South Carolina says it will seek the death penalty against 21-year-old Dylan Roof who allegedly shot and killed nine people during a bible study in Charleston, N.C. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports on the charges.
Prosecutor: Charleston church shooting suspect to face death penalty
Dylann Roof, 21, is accused of killing nine black churchgoers during a Bible study in Charleston, South Carolina
Tenn. hotel cancels reservations for supremacist group
South Carolina church shooting suspect Dylann Roof referenced the group in his purported manifesto
In South Carolina, a tale of two rallies
Things got heated between KKK supporters, black activists in S.C. capital over the weekend; CBS News got a glimpse into what motivates demonstrators from both sides
Dylann Roof, the accused gunman behind the massacre at a South Carolina church, was indicted Wednesday on a federal hate crime charge
Dylann Roof, the accused gunman behind the massacre at a South Carolina church, was indicted Wednesday on a federal hate crime charge. CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford has details of the indictment.
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Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
Can gun storage initiatives help prevent suicides?
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Utility company American Water pauses billing after cyberattack
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., says it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers.
Helene conspiracies about lithium, weather control spread online
False caims that politicians manipulated the weather to target Republican areas and that the government is trying to seize land to mine lithium are taking root online.
Behind the music: Latino celebrities and presidential politics in the 2024 election
The Harris and Trump campaigns have been trying to connect with prominent Puerto Rican musicians and artists to help court voters who could be decisive in states like Pennsylvania.
Affordable housing tax credits set to expire, threatening eviction for thousands
Amid unrelentingly high rents, as many as 223,000 affordable housing units could disappear in next five years.
Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
Officials have said baseless claims, amplified by former President Trump and others, are hindering recovery efforts.
CDC to screen travelers for Marburg, as outbreak of Ebola-like disease grows
The CDC will urge Americans to "reconsider nonessential travel" to Rwanda.
Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
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Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
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Utility company American Water pauses billing after cyberattack
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Helene conspiracies about lithium, weather control spread online
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Utility company American Water pauses billing after cyberattack
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., says it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers.
Affordable housing tax credits set to expire, threatening eviction for thousands
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Mega Millions tickets are going to cost more next year
Mega Millions tickets are set to get more expensive next year after a change to produce bigger lottery jackpots.
Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
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Behind the music: Latino celebrities and presidential politics in the 2024 election
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Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
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Disaster relief hurricane loan program precariously low on funds
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Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.
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Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
CDC to screen travelers for Marburg, as outbreak of Ebola-like disease grows
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Soda mixed with coffee creamer? The "dirty soda" trend, explained.
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FDA's promised guidelines on pulse oximeters unlikely to end racial bias
For decades, widely used pulse oximeters have underestimated the oxygen needs of darker-skinned patients. Will the FDA's new guidelines fix that?
How an ultrasound to check on her pregnancy revealed a big health issue
Doctors operated on Allison Misconin's reproductive system while she was more than halfway through her first pregnancy.
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Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel after police linked the killings, determining the suspect's description matched in each case.
AI-generated video purportedly showing fiery Beirut skyline goes viral
A video montage posted to X showed massive fires on the Beirut skyline — but the most dramatic scene was made by artificial intelligence.
Doctor admits disguising as nurse in attempt to kill man with poison
Prosecutors said Thomas Kwan used his "encyclopedic knowledge" of poisons in his plot to kill Patrick O'Hara.
Japan government admits altering photo after online mockery
Japan's government admitted manipulating an official photo of the new cabinet after online mockery of their sagging trousers.
Man charged in doctor's rape and murder that sparked protests
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Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Kathy Bates shocked to learn she did thank her mother in her Oscar speech
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Riley Keough recalls Lisa Marie Presley intuition the morning Elvis died
"An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie, and Riley" will premiere on CBS on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Riley Keough shares family stories with Oprah
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NY subway artist turns talent into stardom
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Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
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Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
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How climate change threatens plants, animals
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Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
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Doctor admits disguising as nurse in attempt to kill man with poison
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Man charged in doctor's rape and murder that sparked protests
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Mayor reportedly beheaded days after taking office in Mexico
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SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
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Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
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Milton could hit still-recovering areas
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Nova survivor recounts Oct. 7 one year later
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National debt could rise under Harris, Trump
According to an analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, both Vice President Kamala Harris' and former President Donald Trump's economic plans could increase the federal deficit by trillions of dollars. Marc Goldwein, CRFB senior vice president, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
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