The mysterious disappearance of Mary Day

In 1981, 13-year-old Mary Day disappeared from her Seaside, Calif., home, with no sign of her anywhere. It would be 22 years before she reappeared, bringing along more questions than answers.

• Dec 23, 2023
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Texas man sentenced to 3 years in prison for smuggling cocaine in cheese

Aaron Balderrama, 23, had cocaine hidden in four wheels of cheese.

• Dec 23, 2023

2 paramedics convicted in Elijah McClain case

A Colorado jury found two paramedics guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain on Friday. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson breaks down the verdict.

• Dec 22, 2023

Biden pardons thousands of marijuana convictions

President Biden on Friday issued pardons to thousands of people who were convicted of using or possessing marijuana on federal lands or in Washington, D.C. The pardon does not apply to state charges, or those who were convicted of driving under the influence.

• Dec 22, 2023

Solitary confinement ban moves forward in NYC

The New York City Council has passed a ban on most uses of solitary confinement in the city's jails. Mayor Eric Adams, however, has spoken out against the bill. Meg Anderson, a criminal justice reporter for NPR, joins CBS News with her reporting on the measure.

• Dec 22, 2023

Gypsy Rose Blanchard released from prison

The first thing Gypsy Rose Blanchard wanted to do after she's freed? Meet Taylor Swift.

• Dec 28, 2023

Murdered teen Tylee Ryan's remains will be released to next of kin

The order comes months after her mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, was convicted of the murders of her and her brother, JJ Vallow.

• Dec 22, 2023

45 years after girl found dead in Alaska, DNA match leads to conviction

Donald McQuade, 67, was convicted in the death of Shelley Connolly, 16, whose body was found near a highway pullout in Alaska.

• Dec 22, 2023

At least 14 killed in Prague university shooting

At least 14 people were killed and more than two dozen injured when a gunman opened fire at Charles University in the Czech Republic capital of Prague Thursday. The suspected gunman, a student at the school, was found dead by police. Elaine Cobbe has the latest.

• Dec 21, 2023

Bulletin warns of possible threats of violence

A law enforcement bulletin obtained by CBS News warns that lone actors, possibly inspired by the Israel-Hamas war, could seek to launch opportunistic attacks on public gatherings on U.S. soil. The bulletin stated that the threat of such attacks is "likely heightened" during the winter holidays. Catherine Herridge has details.

• Dec 21, 2023

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