"House of horrors" survivor reveals she's happily married
The 36-year-old was kidnapped in 2002 by Ariel Castro and held at his Cleveland house for more than a decade
Cleveland Abductions
Cleveland kidnapping victims release a memoir
Co-authors Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were held captive by Ariel Castro for about a decade before 2013 escape
Cleveland house of horrors survivors reunite
Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight received courage awards from Ohio Gov. John Kasich
Ariel Castro dead in apparent suicide
He was found hanging in his prison cell shortly after the start of a life plus a 1,000-year sentence
Cleveland kidnapper apologizes, faces victim in courtroom
Ariel Castro, the man accused of holding three women captive for about a decade, said he knows he was wrong
Cleveland kidnapper: Ariel Castro receives his sentence from the judge
Ariel Castro was sentenced to life in prison without parole
Castro: "I'm not a monster"
Ariel Castro spoke to the court at his sentencing hearing and said he was not a monster and that he was sick
Cleveland kidnapper gives his full statement to the court
Ariel Castro explains his actions during his sentencing hearing in Cleveland
Castro: "I'm not trying to make excuses"
Ariel Castro spoke to the court at his sentencing hearing about his addiction to pornography
Castro: "I'm not a violent person"
Ariel Castro told the court at his sentencing hearing that he is not a violent person
Castro: "I hope they can find it in their hearts to forgive me"
Ariel Castro - the man who held three women captive for about a decade in his Cleveland home - spoke to the court at his sentencing
Cleveland kidnapping victims speak out for first time
In their first public words since they were rescued, the three kidnapping victims who endured a decade of torture said via YouTube they are grateful
Alleged Cleveland kidnapper pleads not guilty to charges of rape and kidnapping
Alleged Cleveland ki
Cleveland police chief praises officers who found missing women
At first, police chief Michael McGrath did not have hope his men were talking about survivors when they reported finding the women in the Cleveland home
Cleveland officer, dispatcher describe discovery of missing women
One of the first officers to arrive at the Cleveland horror house - and the dispatcher who sent him - tell of freeing women held hostage for a decade
Amateur video captures Cleveland kidnap victims' rescue
Residents describe what they saw when Amanda Berry ran for help and police raid Ariel Castro's home
Freed Cleveland women speak through their lawyer
The three women recently freed after a decade of captivity in Cleveland said through their lawyer they were happy to be home
Video shows police storming Ariel Castro's house
Jasmina Baldrich, 23, happened to witness police entering suspect Ariel Castro's house -- where three women allegedly held captive for nearly a decade -- and started shooting video of it with her cell phone.
Police under scrutiny in Cleveland kidnapping case
Cleveland kidnappings investigation leads to scrutiny over police handling of Michelle Knight's disappearance
5/11: IRS targeted tea party groups starting in 2011; historic national election in Pakistan
Full episode of the CBS Evening News from May 11, 2013
Timeline: Cleveland missing women case
Follow key events in the disappearances of Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus in Cleveland
DNA proves Ohio kidnap suspect is father of captive's child
The baby was born to Amanda Berry in a plastic baby pool in Ariel Castro's basement without doctors, nurses or medication
5/10: IRS admits to singling out tea party groups; On the Road: 33 days as a mother
Full episode of the CBS Evening News from May 10, 2013
5/9: Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro in court; Twin principals take on tough Oakland school
Full episode of the CBS Evening News from May 9, 2013
Cleveland neighbor Charles Ramsey's 911 call
Hear the 911 call placed by Charles Ramsey after he heard screams from behind the door of a Cleveland house where three missing women were found
Crime
Jury selected for federal trial of 3 cops charged in George Floyd's death
Floyd, 46, died on May 25, 2020, after former Officer Derek Chauvin's pinned him to the ground with his knee on Floyd's neck for 9 1/2 minutes.
Belarus officials charged in Ryanair flight diversion
The plane was forced to land in Belarus due to an alleged bomb threat — but the indictment says that was a ruse.
Causes of death revealed for mom, toddler who fell at Petco Park
An attorney for Wilkins' family disputed the findings and said the deaths were a tragic accident.
U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
Jury selection in trial over Floyd's death begins
Jury selection begins Thursday in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene when Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd. They are facing federal charges of willfully depriving Floyd of his civil rights. Mola Lenghi reports.
Texas hostage standoff raising concerns about "copycat attacks"
An intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News says federal law enforcement officials have seen signs since the standoff that it might inspire similar incidents.
Man arrested in UCLA grad student stabbing
Los Angeles police arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of UCLA student Brianna Kupfer at a furniture store last week. Police say the victim sent a text to a friend about someone in the store who gave her "a bad vibe" before her death. Lilia Luciano reports.
Teen sentenced to 14 years to life in killing of Tessa Majors
Rashaun Weaver had pleaded guilty in December to murder and robbery in the 2019 killing.
Terrifying bodycam video, 911 calls released in 2018 bar massacre
Videos show how officers were largely in the dark about what happened after one of their own, Sgt. Ronald Helus, went inside in search of the gunman.
New York AG wants to question Trump, children
New York State's Attorney General Letitia James' office said in a court filing she wants to question former President Trump, his son Donald Trump, Jr., and his daughter, Ivanka Trump, under oath. Her office said it told a court its investigators has evidence Mr. Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get tax benefits and loans.
Woman sent ominous text before being killed
Authorities in Los Angeles are looking for a man suspected of fatally stabbing a 24-year-old woman while she worked at a furniture store. Brianna Kupfer was found dead at the store shortly after she had sent an ominous text message to a friend, police said. Jeff Nguyen reports for KCBS.
Man accused of killing UCLA student at L.A. furniture store arrested
Brianna Kupfer was found dead on the floor of the store minutes after she had sent an ominous text message to a friend, police said.
Three officers charged in shooting death of 8-year-old near Philadelphia
The young girl was killed in August after officers responded to a gunfight.
Details emerge about suspect in Texas hostage standoff
All four people who were taken hostage emerged unharmed.
Rail thefts trash L.A. tracks
CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the amount of trash left behind from rail thefts in one Los Angeles spot.
U.S.
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Man found dead in Maryland home surrounded by over 100 snakes
The breeds found included pythons, rattlesnakes, cobras and black mambas, an official said.
U.S., NATO to surge weaponry to Ukraine to help shore up defenses
An array of lethal and non-lethal weapons systems have been approved to give Ukraine the means to defend itself.
Arctic blast to bring significant ice and snow to several states
The stretch of cold air this weekend could be the longest the country has seen so far this winter season.
Adele postpones Las Vegas residency
The 15-time Grammy award-winner sobbed in an Instagram video announcing the postponement, blaming COVID and delivery delays.
Jury selected for federal trial of 3 cops charged in George Floyd's death
Floyd, 46, died on May 25, 2020, after former Officer Derek Chauvin's pinned him to the ground with his knee on Floyd's neck for 9 1/2 minutes.
Politics
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U.S., NATO to surge weaponry to Ukraine to help shore up defenses
An array of lethal and non-lethal weapons systems have been approved to give Ukraine the means to defend itself.
Biden's chief of staff on potential Putin sanctions: "Nothing on the economic side is off the table"
Ron Klain says the decision on whether to personally sanction Putin would be made "at the appropriate time" by the president and national security officials.
What's next for Biden's social spending plan
Senator Joe Manchin says Democrats will be starting negotiations on the Build Back Better Act from scratch.
Supreme Court won't accelerate challenge to Texas abortion law
The move means the Texas ban is likely to remain in effect for the foreseeable future.
U.S. sanctions four Ukrainians it alleges were working with Russia
Two of the four are currently members of the Ukrainian parliament. The U.S. has also authorized third-party weapons transfers to Ukraine.
Health
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How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
Pfizer CEO awarded $1M Genesis Prize for COVID-19 vaccine
Albert Bourla said he accepted prize "on behalf of all my Pfizer colleagues who answered the urgent call of history."
MoneyWatch
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IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
Peloton shares slide after report it is pausing production
Maker of connected workout machines will temporarily stop making its signature bikes and treadmills, according to CNBC.
Queen Elizabeth is hiring a housekeeper — for minimum wage
The job advert wants someone with a "proactive approach" and a willingness to work for $12.96 an hour, the base wage in U.K..
World
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Biden's chief of staff on potential Putin sanctions: "Nothing on the economic side is off the table"
Ron Klain says the decision on whether to personally sanction Putin would be made "at the appropriate time" by the president and national security officials.
Belarus officials charged in Ryanair flight diversion
The plane was forced to land in Belarus due to an alleged bomb threat — but the indictment says that was a ruse.
U.S. sanctions four Ukrainians it alleges were working with Russia
Two of the four are currently members of the Ukrainian parliament. The U.S. has also authorized third-party weapons transfers to Ukraine.
Report on sexual abuse in German diocese faults retired pope
The report on sexual abuse in Germany's Munich diocese faulted Benedict's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s.
Queen Elizabeth is hiring a housekeeper — for minimum wage
The job advert wants someone with a "proactive approach" and a willingness to work for $12.96 an hour, the base wage in U.K..
Entertainment
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Adele postpones Las Vegas residency
The 15-time Grammy award-winner sobbed in an Instagram video announcing the postponement, blaming COVID and delivery delays.
Elton John wants "to do something different" after retiring from the road
The pandemic lockdowns didn't stop Elton John from having one of his best years in decades on the charts.
Sir Elton John on retiring from the road
Sir Elton John kicked off the final leg of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Wednesday in New Orleans. He spoke with Anthony Mason about heading back on the road, recording his latest hit album "The Lockdown Sessions," and his new line of glasses benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
The M&M characters are getting a redesign
The redesign is focused on creating a sense of belonging and community.
Remembering trailblazer André Leon Talley
Fashion lost a larger-than-life icon this week when André Leon Talley died at age 73. CBS News sat down with Talley and his mentee designer LaQuan Smith in 2020 to talk about their lives and fashion.
Technology
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IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
Crypto.com says hackers stole more than $30M in bitcoin, ethereum
Cryptocurrency exchange temporarily suspended withdrawals after cybercriminals raided 483 customer accounts.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
5G will disrupt flights, airlines say
Major U.S. airlines warn the rollout of new 5G networks could potentially ground and delay planes, as AT&T and Verizon plan to launch 5G towers near airports across the country. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are being affected and CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN to discuss the technology.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
Science
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Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Sea dragon fossil discovered
An almost-perfect fossil of a 180-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drained reservoir in England. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the rare find of the bones of a "Sea Dragon" that is over 33-feet long may help scientists learn about why these beasts failed to adapt to a changing climate.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
SpaceX launches 49 more Starlink satellites
SpaceX fired off its third Falcon 9 of 2022 on Tuesday, boosting another 49 Starlink internet satellites into orbit as the company continues building out a globe-spanning network of commercial broadband relay stations. Watch the launch.
Government clean-coal projects flopped, federal watchdog finds
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
Crime
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Jury selected for federal trial of 3 cops charged in George Floyd's death
Floyd, 46, died on May 25, 2020, after former Officer Derek Chauvin's pinned him to the ground with his knee on Floyd's neck for 9 1/2 minutes.
Belarus officials charged in Ryanair flight diversion
The plane was forced to land in Belarus due to an alleged bomb threat — but the indictment says that was a ruse.
Causes of death revealed for mom, toddler who fell at Petco Park
An attorney for Wilkins' family disputed the findings and said the deaths were a tragic accident.
U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
Jury selection in trial over Floyd's death begins
Jury selection begins Thursday in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene when Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd. They are facing federal charges of willfully depriving Floyd of his civil rights. Mola Lenghi reports.
Space
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SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
SpaceX launches 105 small satellites in "rideshare" mission
SpaceX plans up to four commercial rideshare missions per year to provide low-cost access to space.
Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 105 small satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and successfully landed the booster for reuse. Watch how the launch unfolded.
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Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
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Preview: "Indivisible - Healing Hate"
Paramount+ will exclusively premiere "Indivisible - Healing Hate," a gripping six-part documentary narrated by Mandy Patinkin that traces the origins of anti-government extremism and how it built on a deadly series of historical events over decades to culminate in the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Nearly 100,000 Russian troops are positioned along its border with Ukraine. U.S. officials, including President Biden, continue to warn that a Russian invasion could be met with severe consequences. CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with the latest.
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.
Voting rights legislation fails in Senate
Senate Democrats suffered a major setback Wednesday night after voting rights legislation failed to advance in the chamber. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on what's next in the fight to pass voting reforms. Then, Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Matt Keelen, a principal at the Vogel Group, join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Omicron batters states with low vaccination rates
Thursday marks two years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more on how the virus is impacting states with low vaccination rates, and the battle over masks in schools. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.