Defense theory: Shooter used her toe to pull the trigger
Odd crime scene raises odd question in the deaths of millionaire mom Pam Hargan and daughter Helen.
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McCarthy dismisses threats to oust him as speaker over debt ceiling deal
House Freedom Caucus members are unhappy with the debt ceiling deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden.
1 dead in boiler explosion at Texas power plant
Officials said a contractor was killed when a boiler exploded at a southeastern Texas power plant.
Pence expected to launch presidential campaign next week in Iowa
Former Vice President Mike Pence will launch his 2024 campaign next week, multiple sources say.
Amazon's Ring gave workers access to customer videos, FTC alleges
One Ring employee watched "thousands" of videos belonging to 81 women, the regulatory agency claims.
Video shows elderly dog saving fur-brother from coyotes
"I'm looking for a doggie cape but I haven't found one," said owner Erin Macaluso. "I'd give him a steak but he has no teeth."
Shooting in Pennsylvania kills 3, including 2 children
An 8-year-old boy, a 9-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man died after a shooting outside a home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. A fourth person was injured.
Video shows car launching off tow truck and crashing onto highway
A Georgia sheriff's deputy wearing a body camera was walking in the direction of a tow truck when an apparently distracted driver drove up the truck's lowered ramp at a high rate of speed.
Mortgage rates are shooting up again, raising homeownership costs
Average interest rate on a typical home loan is edging toward 7%, the highest level in seven months.
Heritage Foundation suing over Prince Harry's visa records
The conservative think tank is questioning whether DHS acted appropriately regarding Prince Harry's U.S. visa application.
3 teens arrested for killing swan to eat
The female swan, named Faye, was killed at a pond in Manlius, New York, and her four babies went missing on over the weekend.
Limo company manager sentenced for New York crash that killed 20
The limo's driver, all 17 passengers, and two bystanders were killed in the crash, one of the deadliest U.S. road wrecks of the past two decades.
Nikki Haley's husband to deploy to Africa for a year as she campaigns
Haley's husband is a major in the South Carolina National Guard and joined in 2006 as an officer.
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules 2 abortion bans unconstitutional
The high court said the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a "medical emergency" before a doctor can perform an abortion -- language that conflicts with a previous ruling.
Watch Live: House debates debt ceiling deal ahead of final vote
The bill survived a key procedural vote that required Democratic support to keep the deal alive.
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Watch Live: House debates debt ceiling deal ahead of final vote
The bill survived a key procedural vote that required Democratic support to keep the deal alive.
Special counsel has audio of Trump discussing classified document
In the recording, Trump acknowledged he kept a classified Pentagon document after he left the White House.
Jury finds actor Danny Masterson guilty of 2 counts of rape
The 47-year-old actor faces up to 30 years in prison.
Pence expected to launch presidential campaign next week in Iowa
Former Vice President Mike Pence will launch his 2024 campaign next week, multiple sources say.
NASA UFO group stresses need for better data in first public meeting
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
Alex Rodriguez reveals he's been diagnosed with early-stage gum disease
Rodriguez, or A-Rod as he is known, has partnered with the health products company OraPharma to help raise awareness.
Shooting in Pennsylvania kills 3, including 2 children
An 8-year-old boy, a 9-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man died after a shooting outside a home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. A fourth person was injured.
Store owner who allegedly killed teen previously shot at two shoplifters
Columbia convenience store owner Rick Yow, who was charged with allegedly killing a teen he wrongly accused of shoplifting, had previously shot a shoplifter in the leg and opened fire on another shoplifter's vehicle.
Heritage Foundation suing over Prince Harry's visa records
The conservative think tank is questioning whether DHS acted appropriately regarding Prince Harry's U.S. visa application.
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Frustrated coastal home buyers contend with low inventory, high demand
Home buyers in many U.S. coastal areas are advised to prepare to settle, bring cash offers and close quickly.
Army's first female deep-sea diver reflects on her journey
Retired Master Sgt. Andrea Motley Crabtree's portrait was recently displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Nurses report frequent experiences of racism in new survey
Patients frequently use racial slurs or question the credentials of Asian, Black and Hispanic nurses, according to a survey released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Store owner who allegedly killed teen previously shot at two shoplifters
Columbia convenience store owner Rick Yow, who was charged with allegedly killing a teen he wrongly accused of shoplifting, had previously shot a shoplifter in the leg and opened fire on another shoplifter's vehicle.
Special counsel has audio of Trump discussing classified document
In the recording, Trump acknowledged he kept a classified Pentagon document after he left the White House.
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Frustrated coastal home buyers contend with low inventory, high demand
Home buyers in many U.S. coastal areas are advised to prepare to settle, bring cash offers and close quickly.
Delta's "carbon-neutral" claim is greenwashing, lawsuit alleges
Suit alleges airline relied on shoddy carbon "offsets" in order to market itself as climate-friendly.
Fake heiress Anna "Delvey" Sorokin to launch podcast
Convicted con artist said the new podcast will give listeners a chance "to meet the real me."
Amazon's Ring gave workers access to customer videos, FTC alleges
One Ring employee watched "thousands" of videos belonging to 81 women, the regulatory agency claims.
Mortgage rates are shooting up again, raising homeownership costs
Average interest rate on a typical home loan is edging toward 7%, the highest level in seven months.
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Special counsel has audio of Trump discussing classified document
In the recording, Trump acknowledged he kept a classified Pentagon document after he left the White House.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Seven Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Joe Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
McCarthy dismisses threats to oust him as speaker over debt ceiling deal
House Freedom Caucus members are unhappy with the debt ceiling deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden.
Pence expected to launch presidential campaign next week in Iowa
Former Vice President Mike Pence will launch his 2024 campaign next week, multiple sources say.
Heritage Foundation suing over Prince Harry's visa records
The conservative think tank is questioning whether DHS acted appropriately regarding Prince Harry's U.S. visa application.
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What is cytomegalovirus, the leading infectious cause of birth defects?
More than half of U.S. adults have it, and it typically doesn't make them sick — but few people have ever heard of it.
Alex Rodriguez reveals gum disease: What to know about the diagnosis
Alex Rodriguez is opening up about a condition that he shares with nearly half of adult Americans: gum disease. Here's what to know about the diagnosis.
Alex Rodriguez reveals he's been diagnosed with early-stage gum disease
Rodriguez, or A-Rod as he is known, has partnered with the health products company OraPharma to help raise awareness.
Finding resilience after trauma
For Mental Health Awareness Month, CBS News producer Adam Zeelens writes about finding resilience after trauma.
How a medical recoding may limit breast cancer patients' options
The federal government is reconsidering a decision that critics say would limit women's options for reconstructive surgery.
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$1M reward offered in 50-year-old case of missing Australian boy
Jimmy Taylor was 12 years old when he disappeared in August 1974. He was last seen at a store near his home in western Australia.
"Narco sub" seized as crew tries in vain to sink 5,300 pounds of cocaine
Officials said the crew tried to open valves and sink the vessel along with its drug-laden cargo. It didn't work.
Plan to dump Fukushima nuclear plant water into sea faces local opposition
The plan has alarmed the public and outraged fishermen — even as the international energy agency looks inclined to back it.
13 family members die after reportedly eating toxic porridge
The victims ranged in age from 2 to 33, the health ministry said.
Fatal stabbing of teen girl in public sparks outrage in India
The victim was a 16-year-old who worked part-time as a tutor to help her family earn a living.
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Dolly Parton holds 3 new Guinness World Records
Country legend Dolly Parton has been awarded three new Guinness World Records for her musical achievements, including the record for the longest span of No.1 hits for a female artist on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart, at more than 43 years.
Dolly Parton earns new Guinness World Records for musical achievements
Parton set the record for the longest span of No. 1 hits on the US Top Country Albums chart for a female artist.
Fake heiress Anna "Delvey" Sorokin to launch podcast
Convicted con artist said the new podcast will give listeners a chance "to meet the real me."
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Singer Sia reveals she is "on the spectrum"
The singer opened up about being what she called "neuroatypical" and being in recovery from substance abuse during a recent podcast appearance.
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Why Nvidia's chips are so important for AI
Nvidia's market cap fell to around $936 billion on Wednesday after a stock surge triggered by the artificial intelligence boom briefly pushed it to over $1 trillion.
Experts warn AI could pose threat to humanity
In an open letter from the Center for AI Safety, more than 300 people agreed mitigating the potential risks of artificial intelligence should be a global priority. The warning comes as AI chipmaker Nvidia rises to the trillion-dollar valuation mark this week. Asa Fitch, a Wall Street Journal reporter covering semiconductor companies, joins CBS News to discuss.
Industry leaders warn of AI risks
Dozens of industry leaders, including the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, are warning about the potential risks of artificial intelligence. They said it should be a "global priority" to mitigate the risks of extinction brought about by AI.
Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison Tuesday to begin her 11-year sentence. Holmes will begin serving her sentence for defrauding investors in a Texas federal prison. Janet Shamlian reports.
Nvidia reaches $1 trillion market value
The company said it is boosting production of the chips, which are used in products like ChatGPT.
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Hurricanes and climate change: What's the connection?
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Unorthodox crops could be the future of food
Some scientists believe America's breadbasket could soon be at risk of potentially emptying, and they're warning a relentless drought is harming the nation's wheat crops. Science journalist Jenny Morber, who reports on climate resiliency and food, joined CBS News to discuss how researchers are trying to solve the problem.
Supreme Court weakens EPA power over wetlands
The Supreme Court has again weakened the power of the Environmental Protection Agency. This time it involves wetlands. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the court's latest ruling and its implications for the environment.
Italy leads revolt against Europe's electric vehicle transition
PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right government tried and failed to block EU plans to ban all new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035, but it's not giving up the fight entirely.
3 states reach deal on Colorado River water
Three of the seven Colorado River states - California, Arizona and Nevada - have agreed to cut their water usage by 3 million acre-feet by 2026. Some 40 million people and more than two dozen Native American tribes depend on the Colorado River. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down the details of the historic deal.
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New details in South Carolina teen's shooting
A South Carolina store who allegedly fatally shot a 14-year-old boy who was wrongly accused of shoplifting was involved in a previous shooting in 2018 for which he was not criminally charged. Nicole Sganga has more.
Special counsel obtains Trump audio in docs probe
Jack Smith, the Justice Department's special counsel investigating whether former President Donald Trump mishandled classified documents after leaving office, has obtained audio from 2021 in which Trump seemingly acknowledged he held onto a classified Pentagon document after leaving the White House, sources told CBS News. Catherine Herridge has more.
Three women escaped from the prison housing Elizabeth Holmes in 2017
The women that escaped were serving time for drug charges, according to court documents.
Jury finds actor Danny Masterson guilty of 2 counts of rape
The 47-year-old actor faces up to 30 years in prison.
Attorney arrested in New Jersey for rapes committed in Boston 15 years ago
Boston police said Matthew Nilo, 35, was arrested in New Jersey for a string of rapes committed in 2007 and 2008.
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What NASA's UFO hearing revealed
NASA on Wednesday held its first public meeting looking into UFOs -- known now as UAPs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena. A panel of experts came together to try and explain the mysterious sightings. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what investigators have discovered so far.
Webb telescope detects 6,000-mile plume blasting from Saturn's moon
Scientists say the plume may feed Saturn's water system at large, and studying it could provide key insights into potential life beyond Earth.
NASA UFO group stresses need for better data in first public meeting
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
Commercial astronauts return to Earth after nine-day space station visit
It was the second commercial visit to the International Space Station by a crew from Houston-based Axiom Space, which is planning a station of its own.
Commercial crew wraps up flight to space station
The Ax-2 flight was the second "private astronaut mission" chartered by Houston-based Axiom Space and sanctioned by NASA.
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Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
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Sneak peek: The Case of the Poison Cheesecake
Viktoria Nasyrova is accused of using cheesecake as a murder weapon. Her motive was to steal the identity of Olga, who looks a lot like her. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports, Saturday, June 3 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
What NASA's UFO hearing revealed
NASA on Wednesday held its first public meeting looking into UFOs -- known now as UAPs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena. A panel of experts came together to try and explain the mysterious sightings. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what investigators have discovered so far.
Job market remains strong, labor data shows
The Labor Department released data Wednesday that shows there are almost two job openings for every person who has quit or been laid off. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to break down the latest job numbers.
Why Nvidia's chips are so important for AI
Nvidia's market cap fell to around $936 billion on Wednesday after a stock surge triggered by the artificial intelligence boom briefly pushed it to over $1 trillion.
DeSantis working to cut into Trump's lead
2024 candidate Ron DeSantis has been in Iowa this week campaigning. The Florida governor has been touting his legislative accomplishments while doing something his other opponents have not: defining himself in contrast to former President Trump. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the campaign trail.