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A 50-year-old convicted rapist man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl and lying about having cancer to bilk donors out of $150,000.
Authorities say 50-year-old Salvador Contreras, who was a senior Border Patrol agent in Del Rio, resigned following his December arrest in the undercover online investigation.
Devis Rivera Maradiaga, a onetime leader of a gang known as the Cachiros, made the allegation while testifying Monday in a pre-sentencing hearing for the son of now retired Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa.
The court's order in the case of teenager Gavin Grimm means that attention now will turn to lower courts around the country that are grappling with rights of transgender students to use school bathrooms that correspond to their chosen gender, not the one assigned at birth.
The Justice Department wrote in a motion last week that it needs time to rethink its 2016 request to halt North Carolina's requirement that transgender people use restrooms in many public buildings corresponding to the sex on their birth certificates
Gaston County District Attorney Locke Bell said Crystal Gambino found the three naked in bed together, grabbed a .44 Magnum and a box of shells and opened fire.
In an attempt to curb the amount of days tacked onto the end of the school year, a House committee heard legislation that would let schools substitute snow days for home learning, or e-learning, days.
Sen. Mark Chelgren's biography on a website run by Iowa Senate Republicans had listed that he had a degree in business management from Forbco Management school.
John R.K. Howard and two teammates were charged with sodomizing the victim with a clothes hanger in 2015 in the locker room at the high school in the tiny farming village of Dietrich. The sex assault charge against Howard, who was 18 at the time of the incident, was later dropped.
Daniela Vargas, 22, was detained by ICE agents who pulled over a friend's car on a nearby freeway after she left a coalition of clergy members, civil rights lawyers and other advocates for immigrants at Jackson City Hall, according to one of her lawyers, Nathan Elmore.
Hogan made the comments when asked about Del. Dan Morhaim's proposal to create safe consumption spots for heroin addicts, which Hogan described as "insane."
A man, who allowed his teenage child to invite friends to his house for a party, provided them alcohol and then had sex with a 13-year-old girl after she was drunk, has been ordered to pay $127 million to the victim and her family.
The approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration late last week gives Idaho-based J.R. Simplot Co. permission to plant the potatoes this spring and sell them in the fall.
Amazon Web Services, by far the world's largest provider of internet-based computing services, suffered an unspecified breakdown in its eastern U.S. region starting about midday Tuesday.
Republican Sen. Sue Glick of LaGrange says there wasn't enough support to move her bill forward. She cited amendments sought by fellow GOP Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel that would have gutted the bill.
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
California crews conducted an overnight operation at the Orange County site of a chemical leak in Garden Grove and said Monday that the threat of an explosion had been "eliminated" and was "off the table."
Sen. John Cornyn is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
The White House said President Trump will get a medical and dental checkup and meet with service members and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
Veterans service officer Terrance O'Keefe put out a call from Massachusetts for a World War II veteran who needed a proper hero's send-off. When he arrived at the funeral, a line was already out the church door.
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
South Korean Starbucks' boss apologized again as it faced a backlash over a marketing campaign widely seen as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown in 1980.
Here are the financial considerations to make when shopping for a new vehicle amid high car prices.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
Sen. John Cornyn is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
The White House said President Trump will get a medical and dental checkup and meet with service members and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
A draft memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the halt of fighting on all fronts, sources say.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
Iran's judiciary described Gholamreza Khani Shakarab as "one of the operational ringleaders of Mossad abroad."
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
As Iran accuses the U.S. of a "grave violation" of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
South Korean Starbucks' boss apologized again as it faced a backlash over a marketing campaign widely seen as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown in 1980.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on "The Daily Show," his new special, "Josh Johnson: Symphony" on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
It's been some 50 years since Patti LaBelle first sang her hit song "Lady Marmalade." As she marks her 82nd birthday, LaBelle talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about her career and what's next.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
21-year-old Nasire Best, the suspect linked to a shooting near the White House on Saturday, previously tried to gain access to the White House and may have had mental health issues, according to law enforcement sources and court documents. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
Daniel Sikkema faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on "The Daily Show," his new special, "Josh Johnson: Symphony" on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.
In celebrations throughout the country, communities honored the lives of fallen U.S. service members. Jericka Duncan takes a look at the history of Memorial Day.
On this Memorial Day, we remember CBS News cameraman Paul Douglas and soundman James Brolan, who were killed 20 years ago by a car bomb in Iraq.
The U.S. military has been using artificial intelligence to process battlefield intelligence in real time. Chris Livesay observes a U.S. military training exercise in Morocco that's being shaped by AI.
Millions of drivers hit the road for a record-breaking Memorial Day travel weekend despite high gas prices. Meanwhile, three days of relentless rain in the northeast U.S. hampered travel plans. Skyler Henry has more.