Jurors instructed on reasons to spare Colorado gunman's life
Panel will decide if there are "mitigating factors" that would keep them from considering the death penalty for James Holmes
Colorado Movie Theater Massacre
Colorado theater shooter's mom: Silence was cry for help
James Holmes' parents tell jurors their son gave reasons to worry months before deadly massacre
James Holmes' parents try to persuade jury to save him
James Holmes' father took the stand in the sentencing phase of the trial quite literally pleading for his sons life; mother will also testify
James Holmes' sister gets choked up on stand
Trial currently in second phase; prosecutors must clear two more hurdles before Holmes can be sentenced to die
Jurors to decide whether Colorado theater shooter should die
James Holmes' defense attorneys will try to show their client is so mentally ill it would be wrong to execute him
James Holmes guilty in Colorado theater shooting
Jury decides James Holmes was sane when he opened fire at an Aurora movie theater in July 2012, killing 12 people and wounding 70 others
Verdict reached in movie theater massacre trial
James Holmes to learn his fate three years after attack at crowded movie premiere that killed 12 people
Fate of Colorado theater gunman in jury's hands
Jurors shown photos of 12 victims before starting to deliberate over whether James Holmes was legally insane when he opened fire in theater
Jury to begin deliberating in Colorado theater shooting case
After making their final arguments, prosecutors and defense lawyers left the fate of James Holmes up to jurors
Defense rests in Colorado theater shooting trial
James Holmes' defense argues he was legally insane when he carried out the deadly 2012 attack at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado
Strained family relationships cut to heart of theater gunman's defense
Just before his trial began the parents of Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes begged for him to be spared the death penalty
Doctor says James Holmes' IQ dropped while in custody
Psychologist testified that Holmes' IQ score was above average when he first examined him, but went down after two years in jail
Defense begins case in James Holmes trial
Colorado theater shooter's attorneys will attempt to convince jury Holmes was legally insane when he killed 12, wounded 70 others in 2012 attack
Woman who lost everything caps prosecution in Holmes trial
Colorado woman who lost 6-year-old daughter and unborn child -- and was left paralyzed -- is final witness for prosecution in movie theater massacre trial
James Holmes jury to hear testimony from paralyzed victim
Defense argued forcefully to limit testimony from Ashley Moser, whose 6-year-old daughter was among the slain, because it would be too heart-wrenching
Psychiatrist: Colorado shooter never revealed violent plans
Despite complaining of having homicidal thoughts, James Holmes never showed any plans to carry them out, his psychiatrist testified
Ex-girlfriend: Colorado gunman mentioned homicidal thoughts
Gargi Datta says she and James Holmes broke up in February 2012 but continued to hang out as "friends with benefits"
Colorado shooter's ex-girlfriend describes him as "shy"
Former girlfriend testifies she broke up with James Holmes months before he killed 12 people and injured 70 at Colorado movie theater
Jurors' dismissal shows massacre news hard to avoid
Judge's decision to dismiss 3 jurors from theater shooting trial demonstrates difficulties of protecting jury from vast media coverage
Second psychiatrist testifies in Colorado shooter trial
Another psychiatrist who interviewed James Holmes after the 2012 theater massacre said that he knew right from wrong
Colorado shooter's defense builds mental illness argument
Defense attorneys hope to convince jurors that James Holmes was insane during 2012 Colorado movie theater shooting that left 12 people dead
Colorado shooter wanted to be "successful at the mission"
In an interview with a pschiatrist, James Holmes described his step-by-step process at carrying out the 2012 theatre massacre
Colorado theater gunman: I wish psychiatrist had locked me up
In video played for jurors, James Holmes says he repeatedly asked Dr. Lynn Fenton if she was going to have police detain him
Colorado shooter kept bizarre score using his victims
In a videotaped conversation with a psychiatrist, James Holmes said he believes he increased his self-worth by committing the shootings
Holmes recalls state of mind before Colorado shooting
In taped interview, Holmes told psychiatrist that six months before deadly movie theater attack, "My mind was kind of falling apart"
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Dramatic moment in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy's defense team asked for a mistrial after a prosecution witness brought up Clancy's religious beliefs. The judge denied the request but reprimanded prosecutors. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has the latest analysis.
49ers' Jed York could face NFL punishment
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Lindsay Clancy trial final witness expected
The prosecution's final rebuttal witness is expected Tuesday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her children in a state of postpartum psychosis. Closing arguments are expected Wednesday.
Multiple people dead, including kids, in shooting and fire at Montana home
The suspect in the incident later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement said.
Rape and murder of toddler in Nepal sparks calls for the death penalty
Protesters and politicians enraged by the rape and murder of a 3-year-old girl in Nepal are demanding the country institute the death penalty.
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
The defense in the Lindsay Clancy trial called for a mistrial after a witness brought up Lindsay Clancy's Catholic faith. The judge did not declare a mistrial, but he reprimanded prosecutors and told the jury to ignore that testimony. Trial lawyer Mark Eiglarsh explains more.
Chinese ship caught with banned shark fins in Pacific Ocean
The ship was among four vessels detained in a surveillance crackdown by 11 Pacific island nations, assisted by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Amazon driver strikes 71-year-old man in Northern California gas station in newly released video
Newly released surveillance video shows an Amazon delivery driver striking a 71-year-old man inside an Elk Grove gas station earlier this year after a dispute over a parking space, officials said.
49ers owner arrested in police setup
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Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
United Airlines to add 10 new international routes. See where.
The new overseas routes represent the largest expansion in the airline's history, United said.
Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
U.S. airman faces charges for criticizing Trump over Iran war
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
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Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
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Callaway Golf CEO says "mistakes were made" over controversial ad
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Why Trump's Canada tariffs are likely to have a modest impact on prices
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Gen Xers fret over Social Security. "I will likely be working in retirement."
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
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Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker
Popular left-wing streamer Hasan Piker drew stiff criticism from prominent Democrats on Monday after arguing that some Jewish Americans' support for Israel is "making antisemitism worse."
Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods
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U.S. airman faces charges for criticizing Trump over Iran war
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to overturn sex-trafficking conviction
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Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
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Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
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8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
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Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China?
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
Russian ex-official says "unknown sources" could attack U.K. drone plants
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
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Rape and murder of toddler in Nepal sparks calls for the death penalty
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Chinese ship caught with banned shark fins in Pacific Ocean
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Misty Copeland on retirement and her new book
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Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
Elon Musk's data centers spark backlash
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
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Dramatic moment in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy's defense team asked for a mistrial after a prosecution witness brought up Clancy's religious beliefs. The judge denied the request but reprimanded prosecutors. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has the latest analysis.
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Lindsay Clancy trial final witness expected
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Multiple people dead, including kids, in shooting and fire at Montana home
The suspect in the incident later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement said.
Rape and murder of toddler in Nepal sparks calls for the death penalty
Protesters and politicians enraged by the rape and murder of a 3-year-old girl in Nepal are demanding the country institute the death penalty.
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Dramatic moment in Lindsay Clancy trial
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U.S. threatens sanctions on Iran partners
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Misty Copeland on retirement and her new book
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