Aaron Hernandez's fiancée condemns jokes made about late NFL player
"It's sad that I'm trying to raise my children in such a cruel world," said Hernandez' partner and mother of his only child.
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Aaron Hernandez' fiancee takes stand
Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez is standing trial in a 2012 South Boston double murder. His fiancee Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez testified Thursday, March 30, 2017 as Hernandez looked on.
Aaron Hernandez was a "chameleon"
There were many sides to Aaron Hernandez, says NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, who shares memories of the former football star and what made him so fascinating.
"48 Hours" on Aaron Hernandez
In a new special for "48 Hours," best-selling author James Patterson switches to non-fiction for a story he calls the most troubling crime story of our time: the rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez. Patterson joined CBSN to preview "All-American Murder."
"48 Hours" preview
Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez was convicted of murder in 2015 and later died by suicide in a Massachusetts prison. Best-selling author James Patterson calls it the most troubling crime story of our time. He takes on the case in his new book, "All-American Murder," which raises the question of whether a degenerative brain disease linked to football could have caused his violent behavior. Patterson joins "CBS This Morning" to preview his "48 Hours" special, which airs Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10/9c on CBS.
Sneak peek: All-American Murder
What made NFL star Aaron Hernandez kill and kill himself? Best-selling author James Patterson unravels Hernandez's complicated and troubling story -- and you don't know the half of it yet. Watch a "48 Hours" special Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10/9c on CBS.
Patterson on Hernandez's secret life
The former New England Patriots star seemed to have it all -- but he also had a secret life. Best-selling author James Patterson investigates the rise and fall of Hernandez in "All-American Murder" -- his new book and a special "48 Hours" airing Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10/9c on CBS.
Patterson on telling a good story
The best-selling author, who wrote a new book of the rise and fall of the NFL superstar, reveals what's key to telling good story. For more on Hernandez's story, watch "All-American Murder: A '48 Hours' Special" reported by Patterson Saturday at 10/9c on CBS.
Patterson on allure of Hernandez case
"You talk about twists and turns and surprises, this story has those in a way that -- it's unimaginable," the author says of the former New England Patriots star. Patterson unravels Hernandez’s complicated and troubling story in a new book and a special "48 Hours." Watch "All-American Murder" Saturday, Jan.20 at 10/9c on CBS.
"48 Hours" Special
Former NFL star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez made headlines throughout his life. Many questions are still raised about his suicide and the effect CTE had on him. Senior Executive Producer of "48 Hours," Susan Zirinsky, joined CBSN to talk about the upcoming special, "All-American Murder."
Preview: All-American Murder
What made NFL star Aaron Hernandez kill and kill himself? Best-selling author James Patterson unravels Hernandez’s complicated and troubling story and says "you don’t know the half of it yet." Watch a "48 Hours" special Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10/9c on CBS.
CBS Sports highlights
Lawyers for Aaron Hernandez say he suffered from "severe" CTE brain damage. And after a young fan was injured by a foul ball at Yankee stadium, a number of MLB teams will extend their netting. However, the New York Yankees are not one of them. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter, the host of "Reiter Than You," joins CBSN with more.
Study: Hernandez had CTE
A study that came out Thursday said former football star Aaron Hernandez had a severe form of CTE, a degenerative brain disease found in people who have received repeated blows to the head. Hernandez took his life earlier this year in prison. James Brown reports.
Aaron Hernandez ruling
The murder conviction of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez has been vacated. This comes almost a month after Hernandez committed suicide in prison. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more.
Details emerge in Hernandez's death
When correction officers found former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hanging in his prison cell early Wednesday, they also found an apparent message on his forehead. Prison officials believe it was a suicide, but his family expressed skepticism and promised their own investigation. Tony Dokoupil reports.
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Hernandez legal analysis
Former NFL player Aaron Hernandez was found dead in his cell overnight; officials said he hanged himself with a bed sheet. Hernandez was serving a life sentence for murder but was in the midst of an appeal. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the legal aspects of the case.
Hernandez commits suicide
Officials say former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in his prison cell overnight. The 27-year-old was serving a life sentence for murder. The Boston Globe's Mike Bello joins CBSN with more.
Aaron Hernandez dead
Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez killed himself in prison while serving a life sentence for murder. Anna Meiler from Boston station WBZ joins CBSN with the latest.
Aaron Hernandez commits suicide
CBS News confirms former NFL star Aaron Hernandez committed suicide overnight in a Massachusetts prison. He had just been acquitted Friday in a 2012 double killing. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Aaron Hernandez trial
27-year-old Aaron Hernandez, a former New England Patriots football star, appeared in a Boston courtroom March 1, 2017 to face charges he killed two men in Boston's South End in 2012. A prosecutor said Hernandez became enraged over a spilled drink. Hernandez is already serving a life sentence in the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd.
Hernandez will get an automatic appeal of his life sentence for murder
Hernandez will get an automatic appeal of his life sentence for murder. The former New England Patriots tight end was convicted Wednesday in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of his fiancee. Don Dahler reports from Fall River, Massachusetts.
Relatives of both Lloyd and Hernandez were seen crying in the court room after the verdict was read
A Massachusetts jury convicted former NFL star Aaron Hernandez of first degree murder in the 2013 shooting death of his friend Odin Lloyd. Relatives of both Lloyd and Hernandez were seen crying in the court room after the verdict was read.
Attorneys for ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez called just three witnesses in his murder trial, compared to the more than 130 witnesses called by the prosecution
Attorneys for ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez called just three witnesses in his murder trial, compared to the more than 130 witnesses called by the prosecution. As the trial heads into closing arguments, Michelle Miller looks back the trial's key moments.
Shayanna Jenkins testified that she asked Aaron Hernandez point blank if he was involved in Odin Lloyd's murder
Shayanna Jenkins testified that she asked Aaron Hernandez point blank if he was involved in Odin Lloyd's murder. "48 Hours'" Michelle Sigona explains the importance of Jenkins being called to the stand.
Analytics firm connects bets made on war with signs of insider trading
More than $1 billion has been bet online on military decisions and outcomes this year on Polymarket. Some wagers have been suspiciously timed, with information seemingly coming from insiders.
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CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
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Video shows rescuers treating mountain climber who fell 50 feet
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Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
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Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base
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At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
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Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
Video shows rescuers treating mountain climber who fell 50 feet
Rescuers airlifted an injured hiker who fell about 50 feet from the summit of Washington state's Mount Si on Saturday.
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CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
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Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
Senate GOP revising White House ballroom security funds plan
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
Transcript: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.
Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
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At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Version of hantavirus behind deadly outbreak matches known strain, France says
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Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
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At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Transcript: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.
Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Irish researchers find oldest English poem in medieval book in Rome
Researchers in Dublin discovered the oldest surviving English poem in a Roman library.
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5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design"
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
Extended interview: Jon Favreau
In this web exclusive, Jon Favreau, the creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the new film "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the myth of "Star Wars," the influences on the story (including Japanese samurai films), and expanding the universe for a new audience. He also talks about working with Robert Downey Jr. on his film "Iron Man," and about cooking, the subject of his 2014 movie, "Chef."
Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Director Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man."
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An adobe renaissance
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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One man with two identities behind crimes from Monaco to New Mexico
In New Mexico, a man is charged with forgery & larceny – and convicted of putting out a hit on his estranged wife. Twenty-six years earlier, a fire in Monaco kills a billionaire and his private nurse. At the center of that mystery was the very same man — with a different name.
A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Details on charges against Mohammad Al-Saadi
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, is facing federal charges for his alleged terror plots targeting Jewish institutions around the U.S.
Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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