Alabama inmate who fatally shot man during 1993 robbery is executed
Casey McWhorter spent nearly 30 years on Alabama's death row, making him among the longest-serving inmates of the state's 165 death row inmates.
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More than 20 toddlers sickened by lead linked to applesauce pouches, CDC says
U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children.
Why Tuberville's holding up key military nominations?
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, continues his hold on more than 370 military nominations as a protest to a Pentagon policy that pays for service members' travel expenses for abortions and other reproductive care. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke to Tuberville after his Republican colleagues publicly chastised him Wednesday, claiming his tactics are harming America's military priorities.
Judge finds Georgia's district lines violated Voting Rights Act
The judge said some of Georgia's congressional, state Senate and state House districts are racially discriminatory and ordered the state to draw another Black-majority congressional district.
Details of Natalee Holloway's murder revealed
Joran van der Sloot admitted to killing Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005 in a confession that was revealed publicly Wednesday as he entered a plea deal with federal prosecutors in an extortion case stemming from the disappearance that received international attention. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Holloway suspect admitted to murder: Judge
A judge says the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba admitted he killed her. Joran van der Sloot pleaded guilty Wednesday to extorting the Alabama teen's mother in 2010. The 36-year-old had demanded $250,000 from her in exchange for the location of her daughter's remains. Part of the plea deal required Van der Sloot to reveal information about what happened to Holloway.
Alabama congressional map gives black voters boost
A new congressional map in Alabama gives the state its second black-majority district after three federal judges selected new congressional lines ahead of the 2024 elections. Stephan Bisaha, a wealth and poverty reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom, tells CBS News the decision came down to simple math.
Federal judges pick new Alabama congressional map to boost Black voting power
Federal judges have selected a new congressional map for Alabama ensuring a second district where Black voters comprise a substantial portion of the electorate.
Woman who planned robbery of slain college student convicted of murder
Krystal Diane Pinkins helped plan the robbery that left 22-year-old Adam Simjee dead.
How congressional map fights may impact 2024
The Supreme Court has rejected Alabama's Republican-drawn legislative district map — meaning it will need to be redrawn for the third time this year. Richard Briffault, law professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News to unpack the ruling.
Woman charged with murder 9 years after hit-and-run victim went missing
Bridgette Mathews allegedly knew Charles Jackson Jr., who was killed in a hit-and-run in 2014. His body has never been found, officials said.
High court rejects Alabama congressional map
The Supreme Court has denied Alabama's latest attempt to use a congressional map with just one majority-Black district. Republican state officials were seeking to block a lower court's decision against the map. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Alabama inmate opposes being "test subject" for new execution method
Nitrogen gas is authorized as an execution method in three states but it has never been used to put an inmate to death.
Historians race against time and invasive species to study shipwrecks
Historians are racing to locate Great Lakes shipwrecks before a seemingly unstoppable invasive mussel destroys them and erases part of the region's heritage.
Band director speaks out after being arrested
A high school band director in Birmingham, Alabama, who was tased and arrested following a football game last week after police allegedly asked him to stop his band's performance spoke out Wednesday, saying he was the victim of "excessive" force by police in front of parents and students. Omar Villafranca has more.
Body cam video shows band director tased
Body cam footage shows a high school band director being tased and arrested at an Alabama football game last week after he refused to end the band's performance. The director, Johnny Mims, was charged after police say he hit an officer while they tried to take him into custody. Mims denies that claim. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Alabama high school band director: "I should have never been tased"
Johnny Mims, the band director at P.D. Jackson-Olin High School in Birmingham, Alabama, was tased and arrested for not complying with officers' orders, police said.
Marking 60 years since Birmingham bombing
Friday marks 60 years since the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus spoke to a woman who was inspired into a life of activism before and after the tragic event.
Church bombing still fresh for survivor
Friday marks 60 years since the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, one of the darkest days of the civil rights struggle. Sarah Rudolph Collins, a 72-year-old survivor, tells CBS News about the struggles of living with the traumatic event. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Alabama asks Supreme Court to intervene in dispute over congressional lines
Alabama asked the Supreme Court to let it keep congressional lines in place as the state continues to fight an order from a lower court.
Teen gets life in prison for killing 5 family members at age 14
The judge wrote that the crime was "ghastly, disturbing, and draped in unmitigated evil" and warranted the harshest punishment allowed by law.
3 states face congressional map controversies
A federal court rejected Alabama's newly drawn congressional map for a second time on Tuesday -- but it's not the only state facing redistricting issues ahead of the 2024 election cycle. NPR correspondent Hansi Lo Wang joins "America Decides" to break down what's at stake.
Judges reject new Alabama congressional map
In a scathing opinion, federal judges rejected a new Alabama congressional map for violating the Voting Rights Act. It comes after the Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that the state must draw a second district to empower Black voters. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Alabama congressional map to be redrawn again
Federal judges said Tuesday that they will draft new congressional lines for Alabama after lawmakers refused to create a second district where Black voters at least came close to comprising a majority, in defiance of the Supreme Court. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Federal court throws out Alabama congressional map
A federal court has tossed Alabama's new congressional map, saying it denies Black voters fair representation. The map will be redrawn by a court-appointed official before the 2024 election.
American tourist found dead in Greece; search ongoing for other U.S. traveler
Authorities are still searching for a 59-year-old tourist reported missing since Tuesday, when he went on a solo hike in very hot conditions.
Israel military announces daily "tactical pause" along Gaza aid route
The daily pause announced by the military applies to about 7.4 miles (12 kilometers) of road in the Rafah area.
Bryson DeChambeau wins 2024 U.S. Open
Bryson DeChambeau is the U.S. Open champion for the second time.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and "the psyche of the country"
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
Northeast and Midwest prepare for dangerous temperatures, heat dome
A heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week.
9 wounded after shooting at suburban Detroit splash pad; gunman identified
The suspect was later found dead by suicide following a standoff at a home in a nearby community, officials said.
Biden raises $30 million at Hollywood fundraiser featuring Obama, campaign says
Jimmy Kimmel hosted a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama.
Turner says Johnson will "assert leadership" if any "improper" behavior by in committee
Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said that he expects Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene if "improper" behavior occurs from new appointees Reps. Ronny Jackson and Scott Perry.
Geoffrey Hinton on the promise, risks of artificial intelligence
There's no guaranteed path to safety as artificial intelligence advances, Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer, warns. He shares his thoughts on AI's benefits and dangers with Scott Pelley.
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Who won Tony Awards for 2024: full list of winners and nominees
A full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards.
Bryson DeChambeau wins 2024 U.S. Open
Bryson DeChambeau is the U.S. Open champion for the second time.
Turner says Johnson will "assert leadership" if any "improper" behavior by in committee
Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said that he expects Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene if "improper" behavior occurs from new appointees Reps. Ronny Jackson and Scott Perry.
Schumer to bring up vote on gun bump stocks ban after Supreme Court decision
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 16, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. MIke Turner and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates join Margaret Brennan.
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Here are the most and least affordable major cities in the world
Four major cities in California were included in a Chapman University study of housing affordability around the world.
Waffle House servers are getting a raise — to $3 an hour
Waffle House CEO said the restaurant chain will hike menu prices after its "single largest" investment in the company's workforce.
Micro communities offer homeless Americans safe shelter in growing number of cities
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
You may owe the IRS on Monday — skipping it could cost you hundreds
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
FDA "inadvertently archived" complaint about infant formula
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
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Turner says Johnson will "assert leadership" if any "improper" behavior by in committee
Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said that he expects Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene if "improper" behavior occurs from new appointees Reps. Ronny Jackson and Scott Perry.
Schumer to bring up vote on gun bump stocks ban after Supreme Court decision
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
Transcript: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on "Face the Nation," June 16, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 16, 2024.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 16, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. MIke Turner and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates join Margaret Brennan.
Bill Gates says "support for nuclear power is very impressive in both parties"
Bill Gates said that he's "quite confident" that a next-generation nuclear power project will continue regardless of the balance of power in Washington next year.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and "the psyche of the country"
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics and partisan attacks
There are millions today who owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health. But in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci, who combatted infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with Dr. Fauci, author of the memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service," about his role in countering indifference over the AIDS pandemic, and fighting misinformation about COVID-19.
After son was born with a rare condition, father donates a kidney
Jaren Munari was born with just one undersized kidney. After years of watching him suffer from chronic kidney disease, his father donated an organ.
Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on turning down millions in private sector
Preview: In an interview airing June 16 on "CBS Sunday Morning," the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases tells CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook he turned down millions to leave his government job because he cared more about the health of the country.
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80 countries agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace
The all-out war since President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has killed or injured hundreds of thousands of people.
American tourist found dead in Greece; search ongoing for other U.S. traveler
Authorities are still searching for a 59-year-old tourist reported missing since Tuesday, when he went on a solo hike in very hot conditions.
Pilgrims begin the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Fourteen Jordanian pilgrims have died from sunstroke during the Hajj pilgrimage, according to Jordan's state-run Petra news agency.
German police shoot man with pick hammer, Molotov cocktail in Hamburg
The incident in the northern city of Hamburg took place hours before it hosted a match in the Euro 2024 soccer tournament.
Israel military announces daily "tactical pause" along Gaza aid route
The daily pause announced by the military applies to about 7.4 miles (12 kilometers) of road in the Rafah area.
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Who won Tony Awards for 2024: full list of winners and nominees
A full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards.
Watch interviews with the 2024 Tony nominees
Before the Tony Awards are presented June 16, watch "Sunday Morning" and "CBS Mornings" behind-the-scenes features and interviews with this year's nominated performers and creatives.
Chef Gordon Ramsay reveals shocking bruise after cycling accident
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay revealed a startling bruise across his torso in a video where the chef said he was recently in a serious biking accident.
"Cheers" for applause!
Applause – clapping your hands to signify approval – is an ancient, nearly universal custom, almost as old as humankind. "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks at the history of a theatrical tradition.
Broadway's Baayork Lee: What she did for love
She was a child of the stage (her first role, at age 5, was in "The King and I") who starred in such hits as "A Chorus Line." Lee talks about her lifelong love of performing and teaching, helping raise many more Broadway babies.
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Bill Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" | full interview
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Bill Gates that aired on June 16, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Juneteenth Hack brings Black artists together with augmented-reality tech
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Wells Fargo fires workers after allegedly catching them faking keyboard activity
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
Tesla shareholders approve $46 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
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Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
East Coast braces for heat dome
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
How drug pollution is threatening animals
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
What to know as the world deals with extreme heat
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
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Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
Three women murdered and the search for a killer named "Hannibal"
The twists and turns in the search for three missing women would challenge their families and two investigators, brought together by chance, who embarked on the most complex cat-and-mouse game of their careers.
6 killed in latest "massacre" of family wiped out by hitmen in Mexico
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Thieves pilfer L.A.'s 6th Street Bridge for metal
Los Angeles' eye-catching 6th Street Bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay. Elise Preston explains why the "Ribbon of Light" has gone dark.
El Salvador native arrested for 2023 murder of Maryland mom Rachel Morin
An undocumented migrant was arrested for the high-profile murder of Rachel Morin, the mother of five who was killed along a popular hiking trail in Harford County Maryland in August of 2023.
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
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Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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Author and journalist Steve Coll talks about the complicated relationship between the U.S. government and Saddam Hussein, and how events in 1979 shaped future events like the Sept. 11 attacks and the Iraq war.
Steven Van Zandt: The 60 Minutes Interview
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6/16/2024: Agency in Crisis; The Godfather of AI; The Underboss
First, a look inside Aliceville: A women’s federal prison. Then, hear from Geoffrey Hinton on the promise, risks of AI. And, Steven Van Zandt: The 60 Minutes Interview.
Inside Aliceville: A women's federal prison
60 Minutes went inside a federal women's prison where inmates had a message for the crisis-plagued Bureau of Prisons: "Fix it." Cecilia Vega reports.
Geoffrey Hinton on promise, risks of AI
There's no guaranteed path to safety as artificial intelligence advances, Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer, warns. He shares his thoughts on AI's benefits and dangers with Scott Pelley.