Man who killed mob boss allegedly thought he was helping Trump
Anthony Comello is facing murder charges in the shooting of Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali, an alleged leader in the Gambino crime family
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Police release sketch of person of interest in Canada highway murders
Investigators are still looking for leads in the crime, which took place near Canada's notorious "Highway of Tears"
Cops hunt for leads in Canada murders
Investigators have released a sketch of a person of interest in the murder of an American woman and her Australian boyfriend along a remote Canadian highway. Authorities in British Columbia are also searching for two missing teens. While looking for them, they found a man's body on the side of the road. Police are investigating whether any of these are connected, as families of the young couple are grieving. Nikki Battiste reports.
The latest on Jeffrey Epstein and Michael Cohen
Already, it's been a big week for high-profile legal cases. Newly unsealed documents pertaining to Michael Cohen shows Trump's alleged involvement in a hush money scheme. Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein recently had his bail request denied. Criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese breaks down the two major cases.
Boy, 11, killed in spate of D.C. violence
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham on Monday called for residents to report illegal guns after a four-day spate of violence left seven dead in the nation's capital. Among the slain was 11-year-old Karon Brown, who was in the back seat of a car when a gunman opened fire on the vehicle Thursday.
11-year-old boy among 7 shot dead in 4 days in D.C.
Officials urge community members to come forward with information about illegal guns to help combat increase in violence
Couple was murdered near Canada's notorious "highway of tears"
Canada's "highway of tears" is a remote stretch of road where at least 18 women in the last 40 years have disappeared or been found murdered
Jeff Flake on First Step Act, Trump's tweets
More than 3,000 federal inmates were released Friday as part of the First Step Act. Former Arizona Republican senator and CBS News contributor Jeff Flake co-sponsored the bill, and he joins CBSN to talk about the legislation. He also shares his reaction to the president's recent remarks against four congresswomen of color.
R. Kelly crisis manager: I wouldn't leave my daughter with accused pedophile
Darrell Johnson says the R&B singer facing new sex crime charges is "a mess right now. He's scared, he's isolated"
Senators put politics aside for prison reform
On Friday, the Justice Department announced the release of more than 3,000 federal inmates as a result of the First Step Act, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill President Trump signed into law last December. Former Arizona senator and CBS News contributor Jeff Flake recently met with two former colleagues, Sen. Cory Booker and Sen. Mike Lee, to discuss the groundbreaking legislation.
R. Kelly crisis manager on singer's condition
R&B singer R. Kelly will appear in federal court in Brooklyn court next month to face new sex crime charges. Federal prosecutors in Illinois and New York have charged the musician with a combined 18 counts including child pornography. Kelly is accused of sexually exploiting women and girls over more than two decades. He has denied all allegations. Kelly is being held in a Chicago jail without bond. His crisis manager, Darrell Johnson, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Kelly’s mental state and whether or not he believes he will be acquitted.
Trump advocating for A$AP Rocky's release
President Trump is personally advocating for an American rapper facing legal trouble in Sweden. But Sweden's prime minister says the president cannot influence how A$AP Rocky is treated in an assault case. Video captured the rapper in a fight in Stockholm last month, and he was taken into custody days later. Mola Lenghi reports.
Couple murdered near notorious highway
A manhunt is underway in Canada after an American woman and her Australian boyfriend were found dead. Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler were on a road trip in Northern British Columbia. Police in Fowler's native Australia says it appears they were both shot. Nikki Battiste reports.
Was an Ivy League student slain in the name of hate?
The stabbing death of a bright college student raises troubling questions concerning anti-Semitism and homophobia -- issues that are at the heart of the nation's current struggle to define itself
Former boxer marked for murder fakes death in undercover sting
"I'm the only person alive that has ever walked out of his own grave" murder-for-hire target tells "48 Hours"
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Boris Johnson to become next prime minister of U.K.
Fewer than 200,000 members of the Conservative Party have picked former London mayor to replace Brexit-battered Theresa May
Puerto Ricans ramp up pressure on governor to resign
Protesters on the island of 3.2 million held what might have been their largest demonstration Monday, demanding that Ricardo Rosselló step down amid government corruption
South Korea says it fired warning shots at intruding Russian jet
But Russia's Defense Ministry denies violating South Korean airspace and accuses the South's planes of "non-professional" maneuvers that put aircraft at risk
Police release sketch of person of interest in highway murders
Investigators are still looking for leads in the crime, which took place near Canada's notorious "Highway of Tears"
Justice Department tells Mueller to limit scope of testimony
Former special counsel Robert Mueller's highly anticipated testimony kicks off Wednesday morning
Harris to propose decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level
A former California prosecutor, Harris has objected to the legalization of marijuana in the past
Man who killed mob boss allegedly thought he was helping Trump
Anthony Comello is facing murder charges in the shooting of Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali, an alleged leader in the Gambino crime family
Biden's criminal justice plan counteracts past anti-crime efforts
Eliminating elements of the 1994 Crime Bill and not legalizing marijuana are parts of his plan
GOP convention host city condemns Trump's "racist" tweets
Charlotte, N.C. city council passes resolution by 9-2 party line vote "strongly" condemning president's "racist and xenophobic tweets and comments"
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Man who killed mob boss allegedly thought he was helping Trump
Anthony Comello is facing murder charges in the shooting of Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali, an alleged leader in the Gambino crime family
Harris to propose decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level
A former California prosecutor, Harris has objected to the legalization of marijuana in the past
Biden's criminal justice plan counteracts past anti-crime efforts
Eliminating elements of the 1994 Crime Bill and not legalizing marijuana are parts of his plan
Mom of girl who died on cruise ship calls tragedy "unfathomable"
Kimberley Wiegand says that her family will sue Royal Caribbean Cruises for "not having a safer situation on the 11th floor of that cruise ship"
Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
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Harris to propose decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level
A former California prosecutor, Harris has objected to the legalization of marijuana in the past
GOP convention host city condemns Trump's "racist" tweets
Charlotte, N.C. city council passes resolution by 9-2 party line vote "strongly" condemning president's "racist and xenophobic tweets and comments"
Biden's criminal justice plan counteracts past anti-crime efforts
Eliminating elements of the 1994 Crime Bill and not legalizing marijuana are parts of his plan
Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
Tulsi Gabbard reiterates call for Puerto Rico governor to step down
"You're going to continue to see these protests until the governor resigns," Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said
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Police release sketch of person of interest in Canada highway murders
Investigators are still looking for leads in the crime, which took place near Canada's notorious "Highway of Tears"
Boris Johnson to become next prime minister of U.K.
Less than 200k members of the Conservative Party have picked ex-London Mayor to replace Brexit-battered Theresa May
South Korea says it fired warning shots at intruding Russian jet
But Russia's Defense Ministry denies violating South Korean airspace and accuses the South's planes of "non-professional" maneuvers that put aircraft at risk
Natalie Portman to portray female Thor in upcoming film
The Oscar-winning actress will bring the hammer in the upcoming movie "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
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Chelsea Clinton announces birth of 3rd child
"We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can't wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother," said Clinton in a tweet
R. Kelly's crisis manager announces he's stepping down
"I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons," Darrell Johnson told CBS News hours after his appearance Monday on "CBS This Morning"
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Natalie Portman to portray female Thor in upcoming film
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Tom Brady faces backlash for cliff diving with daughter
Even The Rock weighed in on the controversy
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New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
India launches spacecraft to far side of moon
It's designed to land on the lunar surface and send a rover around to explore water deposits
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars
"That's the policy that the President's put into motion since reestablishing the national space council," Pence said
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"Corn sweat" makes heat wave even more dangerous
Late last week, Wisconsin was even more humid than Miami — and experts say corn sweat is to blame
New species of glow-in-the-dark shark identified
The small shark was first captured nearly a decade ago, but researchers recently determined it is a brand new species
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Health
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Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
Study finds colon cancer rates rising for patients under 50
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.
Arkansas could go down to one abortion clinic
If the laws aren't blocked, women in Arkansas won't be able to access abortions after 10 weeks into pregnancy beginning this week
Administration pauses enforcement of abortion restriction
HHS had formally notified taxpayer-funded family planning clinics last week that it would begin immediately enforcing a rule saying the clinics can't refer women for abortions
How to combat heat-related sickness
Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Weekend News" to discuss how to stay ahead of the symptoms that contributed to the deaths of at least six people
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Elizabeth Warren warns Trump may trigger economic meltdown
In a blog post published Monday, the Democratic presidential candidate warns that the economy is on shakier footing than it seems
Coming to grocery stores next month: Starbucks creamers
Hoping to get into your fridge, the coffee chain is introducing its first line of non-dairy creamers
FDA approves first generic copies of nerve pain drug Lyrica
The pricey pill is pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's no. 2 seller, with sales last year totaling $4.6 billion
More cruise ships bypass San Juan, hurting local businesses
Cruise ship diversions from San Juan are hurting local employers, though some owners still want Rosselló to go
Home prices around the U.S. surged to new high this year
House-hunters, already facing a dearth of affordable properties, also must contend with a jump in real estate prices
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Man who killed mob boss allegedly thought he was helping Trump
Anthony Comello is facing murder charges in the shooting of Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali, an alleged leader in the Gambino crime family
Police release sketch of person of interest in Canada highway murders
Investigators are still looking for leads in the crime, which took place near Canada's notorious "Highway of Tears"
Cops hunt for leads in Canada murders
Investigators have released a sketch of a person of interest in the murder of an American woman and her Australian boyfriend along a remote Canadian highway. Authorities in British Columbia are also searching for two missing teens. While looking for them, they found a man's body on the side of the road. Police are investigating whether any of these are connected, as families of the young couple are grieving. Nikki Battiste reports.
The latest on Jeffrey Epstein and Michael Cohen
Already, it's been a big week for high-profile legal cases. Newly unsealed documents pertaining to Michael Cohen shows Trump's alleged involvement in a hush money scheme. Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein recently had his bail request denied. Criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese breaks down the two major cases.
Boy, 11, killed in spate of D.C. violence
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham on Monday called for residents to report illegal guns after a four-day spate of violence left seven dead in the nation's capital. Among the slain was 11-year-old Karon Brown, who was in the back seat of a car when a gunman opened fire on the vehicle Thursday.
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Chris Kraft, legendary NASA flight director, has died at age 95
Kraft virtually invented the mission control concept behind NASA's greatest space triumphs
New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
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On July 23, 2015, detectives with the Montgomery County Texas Constable's Office arrive at the Houston gym owned by Ramon Sosa and his wife, Lulu, to arrest Lulu on suspicion of plotting her husband's death.
Cell phone video shows aftermath of DJ Henry shooting
Video from Robert Coulombe who attended Pace University with DJ Henry shows the scene at a Westchester, N.Y., strip mall minutes after DJ was shot in his car by Officer Aaron Hess in October 2010.
Sneak peek: Hollywood Horror Story
A wealthy Hollywood producer is accused of murdering his girlfriend. Was he following the plot of his frightening novel? Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, July 13 at 10/9c on CBS.
A mother's desperate 911 call
When Olga Kasian did not hear from her daughter Iana after several days, she began repeatedly calling 911. Concerned about Iana's well-being and her recent C-section, Kasian desperately asks police -- through the help of an Russian interpreter -- to enter the home her daughter shared with boyfriend Blake Leibel.
#BlazeItForward: Murder victim remembered for his generosity and spirit
Close friends of the slain college sophomore share stories about the chef, writer and aspiring doctor who left their lives too soon.