Woman who urged boyfriend to kill himself released from jail early
Carter encouraged her boyfriend to commit suicide through coercive texts and phone calls.
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Residents paint a picture of Epstein's life on "Pedophile Island"
When Epstein was convicted and serving time for procuring an underage girl in Florida for sex, word of his 13 month sentence and his alleged crimes made their way to St. Thomas.
Woman killed and 7 wounded, including 9-year-old, in Seattle shooting
Multiple people opened fire outside a McDonald's in the busiest part of downtown Seattle during the evening commute Wednesday.
Setback for woman facing charges for going topless at home
Judge refuses to overturn part of Utah's lewdness law; woman may have to register as sex offender for going topless in front of her stepchildren.
Arrest warrant issued for Antonio Brown
Police were unable to "make contact" with Brown on Tuesday and he has yet to be taken into custody.
Man arrested with nearly $4 million worth of drugs in his car
Logan Lewis Pederson, 30, was pulled over on Interstate 15 near the Utah border earlier this week.
Penn State suspends frat during sexual assault investigation
The Phi Sigma Delta Sigma chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity has been placed "on interim suspension" after a third-party report of an alleged assault.
Teen alleges Gritty physically assaulted him during photo shoot
"This could have been handled so simply but they tried to bribe me not to speak about it," the teen's father posted on Facebook.
Weinstein portrayed as a predator as rape trial opens
It's been more than two years since allegations against the disgraced movie mogul sparked an outcry that mushroomed into the #MeToo movement.
Why prosecutors calling more Weinstein accusers comes with risks
Rikki Klieman said that prosecutors are looking to try and establish a pattern of predatory activity, "that he always intentionally wanted to harm women."
Mother admits smothering her 3 young kids, police say
Graphic details revealed; their bodies were found when police responded to the family home.
Trio hoped Virginia gun rally would spark "civil war": Feds
Federal prosecutors argued that the men, who were arrested last week, should be detained pending trial, indicating they are a part of a "domestic terrorism investigation."
Penn State student allegedly assaulted by 4 fraternity brothers
"Obviously, the alleged incident is absolutely antithetical to our fraternity's ideals and values," Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity spokesperson said.
Man claims he was assaulted by Antonio Brown and his trainer
The trainer has been taken into custody and attempts to "make contact" with Brown have been unsuccessful, according to police.
Mom allegedly confesses to killing her three young kids
A Phoenix woman has been arrested on suspicion of killing her three children after they were found dead inside the family home.
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Kobe Bryant remembered across the world
Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others were killed in crash northwest of Los Angeles.
White House impeachment team questions Bolton claims
Norah O'Donnell spoke to Representatives Meadows, Collins, Lesko and Stefanik.
Impeachment trial: Trump team presents defense amid Bolton revelations
Alan Dershowitz addressed new claims from former national security adviser John Bolton, saying that even if they are true, the president's actions still don't rise to the level of an impeachable offense.
Victims in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash identified
Bryant's helicopter plunged into a rugged hillside Sunday with an impact that scattered debris over an area the size of a football field and killed everyone aboard.
Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands.
State Department denies NPR reporter a spot on Pompeo's plane
The State Department Correspondents' Association said the decision to deny Kelemen a seat on the plane led it to conclude that "the State Department is retaliating" against NPR.
Mississippi governor calls to close Parchman Unit 29 cell block
"I have asked the department to begin the preparations to make it happen safely, justly and quickly," he said.
Washington Post Guild defends reporter on leave over Kobe tweet
"Instead of protecting and supporting a reporter in the face of abuse, The Post placed her on administrative leave while newsroom leaders review whether she violated the social media policy," the Guild wrote.
British immigrant dies by apparent suicide while in ICE custody
The death of Ben James Owen on Saturday evening is also the third apparent self-inflicted strangulation of an ICE detainee since October.
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Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands.
British immigrant dies by apparent suicide while in ICE custody
The death of Ben James Owen on Saturday evening is also the third apparent self-inflicted strangulation of an ICE detainee since October.
Paulo Coelho deletes draft of book co-written with Kobe Bryant
"That doesn't stop me from writing someday about things I learned from Kobe and how much of a larger than life person he was," Coelho said. "But the children's book did not make sense anymore."
White House impeachment team questions Bolton claims
Norah O'Donnell spoke to Representatives Meadows, Collins, Lesko and Stefanik.
Prince Andrew uncooperative in Epstein probe, prosecutor says
Prince Andrew announced recently that he was withdrawing from royal duties amid renewed attention to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands.
British immigrant dies by apparent suicide while in ICE custody
The death of Ben James Owen on Saturday evening is also the third apparent self-inflicted strangulation of an ICE detainee since October.
Washington Post Guild defends reporter on leave over Kobe tweet
"Instead of protecting and supporting a reporter in the face of abuse, The Post placed her on administrative leave while newsroom leaders review whether she violated the social media policy," the Guild wrote.
Paulo Coelho deletes draft of book co-written with Kobe Bryant
"That doesn't stop me from writing someday about things I learned from Kobe and how much of a larger than life person he was," Coelho said. "But the children's book did not make sense anymore."
Mississippi governor calls to close notorious cell block at Parchman
Rapper Yo Gotti, in an exclusive statement to CBS News, said the governor's announcement doesn't go far enough and called for the Department of Justice to intervene.
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State Department denies NPR reporter a spot on Pompeo's plane
The State Department Correspondents' Association said the decision to deny Kelemen a seat on the plane led it to conclude that "the State Department is retaliating" against NPR.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden tours Iowa while senators stay benched
A week from tonight, Iowa Democrats plan to gather in high school gymnasiums, public libraries, church basements and other locales to make the first concrete decisions of the 2020 presidential election.
White House impeachment team questions Bolton claims
Norah O'Donnell spoke to Representatives Meadows, Collins, Lesko and Stefanik.
Bloomberg brings his campaign to Sanders' home turf
"I can't speak for the senator, I can only speak for myself," Bloomberg said in Burlington, Vermont on Monday.
Meadows: Republicans would face "repercussions" for breaking with Trump
O'Donnell sat down with impeachment defense surrogates Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko.
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Paulo Coelho deletes draft of book co-written with Kobe Bryant
"That doesn't stop me from writing someday about things I learned from Kobe and how much of a larger than life person he was," Coelho said. "But the children's book did not make sense anymore."
Lakers vs. Clippers game postponed after Kobe's death
The game was scheduled for 10 p.m. on Tuesday and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Weinstein accuser testifies: "I couldn't get away from him"
The rape trial of the disgraced movie mogul entered its second week of testimony Monday.
Kobe Bryant will be mourned for a week in Italy
The Italian basketball federation announced that every pro basketball team will dedicate a minute of silence to Kobe Bryant at all games for seven days.
Michelle Obama wins Grammy, inching closer to EGOT status
The former first lady won a Grammy for best spoken word album for the audiobook version of her best-selling memoir, "Becoming."
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5G expansion is giving this industry a boost
Technical advances in cellphone service have sparked a demand for climbers with technical skills and strong stomachs to install new gear atop cellphone towers.
That text about a FedEx "package"? It could be a scam
Delivery giant warning customers about a text message scam that could cost them almost $100 a month.
Tech withholds data that could prove innocence
Omar Ameen is an Iraqi refugee accused of carrying out an ISIS hit in Iraq in 2014 before coming to the United States.
Tesla's Elon Musk in line for massive $340 million payout
Billionaire CEO could get even richer now that his electric car maker has passed a key stock market benchmark.
Saudi Arabia denies hacking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone
The United Nations calls for further investigation of evidence it says suggests Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent Bezos a file carrying malware.
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Amazon workers criticize company on climate despite job risk
Employees are calling out Amazon's record on climate change despite a threat of job losses for speaking out.
SpaceX to press ahead with planned launch of more satellites
The latest batch of Starlink internet relay satellites will push SpaceX's total to 240 orbiting relay stations.
Nature up close: Are humans really the smartest species?
Attributing human actions and thoughts to non-human animals that appear to mimic our behavior may be fanciful, but we may be getting it backwards
Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus' heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth's formation.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business.
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Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands.
"Pharma Bro" Shkreli charged with price-fixing
FTC accuses imprisoned executive and a pharmaceutical firm of scheme to control jacked-up price of toxoplasmosis drug.
Major cruise lines cancel operations in China
Royal Caribbean, MSC and other cruise operators have halted trips in China because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Dow down another 460 points on China virus fears
Emerging impact of China's coronavirus on overseas travel and business wipes out the Dow's gains so far for 2020.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
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"Pharma Bro" Shkreli charged with price-fixing
FTC accuses imprisoned executive and a pharmaceutical firm of scheme to control jacked-up price of toxoplasmosis drug.
Natural foods chain Lucky's Market declares bankruptcy
Specialty grocer to keep a handful of stores open in select states after being forced to file for Chapter 11.
Wegmans ditches plastic bags in New York
More than half a dozen U.S. states now bar plastic grocery bags, raising heat on large retailers to take action.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Delta fined $50,000 for booting off Muslim passengers
U.S. Transportation Department levies penalty for violating anti-bias laws over removals of Muslim-American passengers
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Mississippi governor calls to close notorious cell block at Parchman
Rapper Yo Gotti, in an exclusive statement to CBS News, said the governor's announcement doesn't go far enough and called for the Department of Justice to intervene.
Prince Andrew uncooperative in Epstein probe, prosecutor says
Prince Andrew announced recently that he was withdrawing from royal duties amid renewed attention to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Weinstein accuser testifies: "I couldn't get away from him"
The rape trial of the disgraced movie mogul entered its second week of testimony Monday.
Healing continues 30 years after prom night murders
More than three decades after the 1989 murders of her mother, stepfather and two sisters, Jessi Toronjo shares her emotional journey from a scared child to a woman intent on maintaining justice for her family.
Evidence photos: Pelley family quadruple murder
On April 30, 1989, police in Lakeville, Indiana encountered a crime scene they'd never forget: two adults and two children found shot dead in their home.
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SpaceX to press ahead with planned launch of more satellites
The latest batch of Starlink internet relay satellites will push SpaceX's total to 240 orbiting relay stations.
Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus' heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth's formation.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business.
"Vampire" star discovered in the midst of a feeding frenzy
A previously unknown dwarf star is sucking the essence away from its neighbor, astronomers said Friday.
Space Force or Star Trek? Trump unveils new Space Force logo
"Star Trek" fans may set their phasers to stun after seeing the new Space Force logo.
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Grammy Awards 2020: Red carpet arrivals
See what music's biggest stars wore on music's biggest night in Los Angeles.
Kobe Bryant: A life in pictures
The basketball legend and retired Lakers veteran, along with his teen daughter and seven others, died in a helicopter crash.
Evidence photos: Pelley family quadruple murder
On April 30, 1989, police in Lakeville, Indiana encountered a crime scene they'd never forget: two adults and two children found shot dead in their home.
Biggest movie franchises, ranked
These series aren't just big – they're really, really big.
All about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Now a father, the younger brother of William and sixth in line to the British throne wants to do things his way.
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Daily Trail Markers: Tight race in Iowa
A new CBS News poll shows Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, and Pete Buttigieg in a tight race in Iowa. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Adam Brewster and Musadiq Bidar discuss the results one week ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Sanders leading in Iowa: CBS News poll
In a new CBS News/Battleground tracker poll, Senator Bernie Sanders holds a slight lead over former Vice President Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from Des Moines, Iowa.
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Court rules Don McGahn must testify; Paradise High football team stays undefeated
Auschwitz survivor returns 75 years later
Monday marks 75 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Some of the survivors returned, including one 91-year-old man who hasn't spoken about his past until now. Mark Phillips shares his story.
Travel warning raised over coronavirus
The U.S. State Department is raising its travel warning over the deadly coronavirus, urging Americans not to travel to China. At least five cases have been confirmed in the U.S. Adriana Diaz has the latest.
