Cause of death detailed for boy believed found in shallow grave
Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing by his parents, who now face murder charges
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Officer fired twice from one department became chief of another
A new USA Today Network investigation uncovered disturbing patterns of officers rising through the ranks despite being convicted of crimes and accused of misconduct
Deputies who broke black teen's nose in violent arrest could face prosecution
Delucca Rolle, a ninth grader, has been cleared of all charges
Texas executes white supremacist who dragged black man to death
James Byrd Jr., who was chained to the back of a truck and dragged for nearly 3 miles along a secluded road
Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Facebook page still up
The posts led to the discovery of Dee Dee's murdered body — as well as the secrets the seemingly dedicated mother kept
Rapper Bun B shoots armed intruder at his Houston home
Bun B, whose real name is Bernard Freeman, allegedly chased the suspect and pulled off his mask, police said
Video shows attackers before Easter bombings
New surveillance footage shows two of the bombers who killed hundreds in Sri Lanka. Video shows the moments before the deadly attack on Easter Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Police charge driver who hit pedestrians
A 34-year-old man was charged in connection with a horrific crash in Sunnyvale, California. Isaiah Peoples was arrested after police say he drove his speeding car into a crowd of pedestrians. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Man accused of deliberately driving car into pedestrians
Police said Isaiah Peoples drove into a group, injuring eight people
Parents of of AJ Freund charged with murder
The parents of a 5-year-old boy who went missing last week were charged with murder. Police say the boy's body was discovered not far from his home. Dean Reynolds reports.
Illinois gov has "no concerns at all" about reported federal criminal probe
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is reportedly under federal criminal investigation for fraudulently obtaining property tax breaks
Pompeo: Sri Lanka attacks "inspired by ISIS"
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged Wednesday that the terrorist attacks carried out in Sri Lanka over the weekend were at least "inspired by ISIS." He spoke with CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell for his podcast "Intelligence Matters."
Police: Missing Illinois boy found dead
Police in Crystal Lake, Illinois, say they've found a body they believe to be missing 5-year-old Andrew Freund. Both of the child's parents have been charged with murder and other counts. Dean Reynolds joins CBSN with the latest.
"Avowed racist" to be executed for black man's horrific 1998 murder
John William King was put on death row for chaining James Byrd Jr. to the back of a truck and dragging his body for nearly 3 miles
Trump supporter who mailed pipe bombs to Democrats blames steroids
Cesar Sayoc said he was using 274 different supplements and vitamins along with "heavy amounts of steroids" before his arrest
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Joe Biden says he's running for president, in video announcing bid
The former vice president joins a crowded field of Democrats hoping to capture the nomination
"Pure fear": Uganda kidnapping survivor on harrowing abduction
Kimberly Endicott was on a safari vacation in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park when four men abducted her and her guide
Investigators execute search warrants at Baltimore mayor's homes
The mayor has come under scrutiny in recent weeks for book deals that paid her hundreds of thousands of dollars
After "Bridgegate" sentencing, Bridget Kelly says Christie is "lying"
The one-time aide to former New Jersey governor was sentenced to 13 months in prison
W.H. refuses request for Stephen Miller to testify on immigration
The committee requested that Miller testify on the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies
Antarctic emperor penguins experiencing "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
Jeff Sessions says it's "time" to accept results of Russia probe
"I think it's about time to accept the results and let's get on with the business of America," the former attorney general told Amherst College
5 dead as severe weather rips through southern U.S.
There were more than 17,000 power outages Wednesday in Texas and Louisiana
Franklin Graham says Buttigieg should repent for being gay
Evangelist Billy Graham's son, a supporter of President Trump, tweeted that the Bible "defines homosexuality as a sin, something to be repentant of"
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Franklin Graham says Buttigieg should repent for being gay
Evangelist Billy Graham's son, a supporter of President Trump, tweeted that the Bible "defines homosexuality as a sin, something to be repentant of"
Cambridge Analytica scandal could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
Government explores 5 cities for new possible unaccompanied migrant kids facilities
The Department of Health and Human Services is "conducting exploratory assessments of vacant properties" in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix and Atlanta
Luke Perry made final "Riverdale" appearance in Wednesday episode
Perry shared a "beautiful" moment with his on-screen son, K.J. Apa
Cause of death detailed for boy believed found in shallow grave
Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing by his parents, who now face murder charges
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Franklin Graham says Buttigieg should repent for being gay
Evangelist Billy Graham's son, a supporter of President Trump, tweeted that the Bible "defines homosexuality as a sin, something to be repentant of"
Government explores 5 cities for new possible unaccompanied migrant kids facilities
The Department of Health and Human Services is "conducting exploratory assessments of vacant properties" in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix and Atlanta
White House refuses request for Stephen Miller to testify on immigration
The committee requested that Miller testify on the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies
Trump claims he never told Don McGahn to fire Mueller
The president says he never told the former White House counsel to fire Mueller, but he could have done it himself if he'd wanted
Joe Biden says he's running for president in video announcing bid
The former vice president joins a crowded field of Democrats hoping to capture the nomination
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Government explores 5 cities for new possible unaccompanied migrant kids facilities
The Department of Health and Human Services is "conducting exploratory assessments of vacant properties" in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix and Atlanta
Antarctic emperor penguins experiencing "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn released on bail
Tokyo court restricts deposed CEO from contact with his wife, who is linked to financial misconduct allegations
Sri Lankans warned new attacks possible with bombing suspects at large
Catholic churches suspend services and Muslims are urged to avoid mosques for Friday prayers as fear and anger mount
Another massive cyclone is about to slam into Mozambique
With the country still struggling to recover from Cyclone Idai just 6 weeks ago, another storm is set to hit an ill-prepared part of Mozambique
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Luke Perry made final "Riverdale" appearance in Wednesday episode
Perry shared a "beautiful" moment with his on-screen son, K.J. Apa
Tamron Hall gives birth to first child at 48 years old
Hall kept the pregnancy a secret until she was 32 weeks pregnant
Rami Malek confirmed as villain in new James Bond film
Malek will play Dr. No, 007's most dangerous foe yet
"Avengers: Endgame": When to take a bathroom break
"Endgame" is over three hours long — but when nature calls, these are the best times to make a run for it
"Avengers: Endgame" doesn't have a scene after the credits
Don't be too disappointed Marvel fans, there's still a little something hidden after the film ends
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Cambridge Analytica scandal could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
Facebook sets aside $3B for FTC investigations
Facebook's costs jumped by $3 billion in the first three months of the year as the company deals with an ongoing Federal Trade Commission investigation into the social network's privacy practices.
Pew: U.S. Twitter users younger & better educated
American Twitter users are generally younger and better educated than the general public, according to the Pew Research Center. They survey also found 42 percent of users had a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 31 percent of the general population.
Ford invests $500 million into Tesla competitor Rivian
Ford to build a new electric vehicle using Rivian's technology, in addition to an electric Mustang-style crossover and F-150 pickup
2020 digital ad wars focus on hot-button issues
Axios reporter Sara Fisher said the biggest issues will be "emotionally driven" like gun control and abortion
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Antarctic emperor penguins experiencing "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
Household brands bringing zero waste to your doorstep
Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, PepsiCo. and other consumer giants are teaming up on a zero waste project called "Loop" to deliver, clean and refill your favorite products.
How a conservative Texas town became a leader in renewable energy
Mayor Dale Ross says Georgetown, Texas, is on the frontier of a second energy revolution
How to reduce your carbon footprint
Scientists worldwide have renewed their calls to fight climate change with greater urgency, beginning with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For Earth Day this year, Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with a closer look at some of the myths about reducing your carbon footprint and their more eco-friendly alternatives.
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Spanish-speaking women fighting cancer form sisterhood
Grupo Morivivi thrives because of its resilience
Ex-NFL player believes "sensible" cannabis policy coming by 2021
In recent years, several NFL players have missed a majority of their season due to violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy, possibly connected to marijuana use
U.S. measles outbreak hits highest mark in 25 years
U.S. measles cases in 2019 have climbed to their highest level in 25 years in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines
FDA approves breakthrough medical device to treat ADHD in children
It works by delivering a low-level electrical pulse through a patch on a child's forehead
Judge says he'll block Trump policy aimed at Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration policy change would have restricted health clinics from referring patients to abortion providers
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Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn released on bail
Tokyo court restricts deposed CEO from contact with his wife, who is linked to financial misconduct allegations
At this Walmart, AI and cameras are minding the store
One of its Long Island Neighborhood Markets is bristling with digital technology that monitors inventory and more
"Jeopardy!" champion James Holzhauer: A mixed blessing for the show
Game shows are "tightly budgeted," one expert says, but Holzhauer's winnings may pay off in the long term
Boeing's 737 Max will fly again -- but no one knows when
The timing depends on aviation regulators worldwide, led by the FAA -- and pilots will also play a key role
FTC investigation could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
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Cause of death detailed for boy believed found in shallow grave
Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing by his parents, who now face murder charges
Officer fired twice from one department became chief of another
A new USA Today Network investigation uncovered disturbing patterns of officers rising through the ranks despite being convicted of crimes and accused of misconduct
Deputies who broke black teen's nose in violent arrest could face prosecution
Delucca Rolle, a ninth grader, has been cleared of all charges
Texas executes white supremacist who dragged black man to death
James Byrd Jr., who was chained to the back of a truck and dragged for nearly 3 miles along a secluded road
Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Facebook page still up
The posts led to the discovery of Dee Dee's murdered body — as well as the secrets the seemingly dedicated mother kept
Space
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NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Uganda kidnapping survivor's inner dialogue
An American tourist who was kidnapped in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park three weeks ago is opening up about the harrowing ordeal for the first time. Kimberly Endicott was held for almost five days then released after a ransom was paid. Many of the details are still a mystery. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King spoke with Endicott in California about what happened.
Luke Perry's final "Riverdale" scene airs
In his final "Riverdale" scene, Luke Perry's "Fred Andrews" had a heart-to-heart with his son, Archie, played by K.J. Apa.
Rep. Tom Malinowski weighs in on 2020 race
Rep. Tom Malinowski is weighing in on the 2020 presidential race and the Mueller report. The New Jersey Democrat explains to CBSN why he's supporting Sen. Cory Booker and why he's "not there yet" when it comes to impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
Kim Jong Un meets Vladimir Putin in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin says North Korea's Kim Jong Un is ready to give up his nuclear weapons but he wants security assurances. The two leaders met for a historic summit in Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Moneywatch: Ghosn bail, Uber drivers, Tesla loss
Jailed former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn posted $4.5 million bail, Uber drivers plan a nationwide strike May 8, and Tesla lost $700 million in the first quarter. These are some of today's MoneyWatch headlines.