Report: Man helped find infant abducted by murder suspect
The infant was found safe nearly 330 miles away from the Pennsylvania home where her mother was found slain
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Cause of death released for missing teen found slain
Texas 16-year-old Kirsten Fritch was found dead Thursday outside Galveston, two days after her mother and sister were found slain in their Houston-area home
Body believed to be missing teen found after Amber Alert
Houston-area 16-year-old Kirsten Fritch has been missing since her mother and sister were found slain Tuesday -- her boyfriend has reportedly been detained
Amber alert for teen after mother and sister, 13, slain
Police have detained a person of interest who is reportedly the missing girl's boyfriend, but say he isn't cooperating with investigators
Uncle charged in death of Texas girl found in well
10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco vanished from a church Nov. 1
Tot found abandoned after abduction report, Amber Alert
The child's mother said he was taken from her home early Thursday by a man who left a cryptic note
Mom says suspect in tot's abduction left cryptic note
An Amber Alert was issued for 3-year-old Marvie Gardner after his mother says she woke to find him gone, and a kitchen knife missing
Missing Florida girl, suspect found in Memphis
Officials say the man Rebecca Lewis was with, 31-year-old West Wild Hogs, is in custody after they were tracked down Monday roughly 830 miles from where Lewis went missing
Authorities from Fla. to Tenn. looking for missing girl
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says it received a “credible report” of a sighting of 4-year-old Rebecca Lewis and her suspected abductor
Mom accused of smothering children enters plea
The bodies of the six- and seven-year-old kids were found in a car last week in northern Indiana following an Amber Alert
Cause of death determined for abducted kids found in car
The bodies of Liliana Hernandez, 7, and Rene Pasztor, 6, were found in a car in northern Indiana; their mother is suspected of killing them
Amber Alert leads to 3 bodies; mother of 2 tots charged with murder
Police: Bodies thought to be those of 7- and 6-year-olds discovered in car described in the alert; man's body may also be connected to case
Witness: Abducted N.C. girl, 6, found chained to tree
A registered sex offender has been charged after officials found the girl in the woods about two miles from her home
Abducted girl, 6, found safe; sex offender charged
The girl was found in the woods about two miles from her home
Arrest in girl's disappearance after mother slain
Taliyah Leigh Marsman has been missing since her mother was found dead in their Calgary apartment Monday; now, a development in the case
Baby missing after carjacking found abandoned
The Detroit infant was inside a running car with her father inside a nearby store Monday when someone drove off with the car
TBI: Missing Tenn. girl found safe; uncle in custody
Officials say nine-year-old Carlie Trent was abducted more than a week ago by her uncle
Missing girl's dad: Uncle "obsessed" with her
A 9-year-old Tennessee girl has been missing for more than a week after officials say her uncle signed her out of class
Why was Amber Alert for slain Navajo girl so late?
Several hours after a stranger abducted 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike, few outside the reservation knew she was missing
Amber Alert issued for missing 9-year-old Tenn. girl
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 9-year-old Carlie Marie Trent was reported missing on Wednesday
Cops search for Texas girl after father found slain
Police believe 14-year-old Adriana Coronado, missing from Katy, was with her father when he was murdered
Father charged with killing toddler found in waterway
The central New York man vanished Saturday night with his daughter Maddox, reportedly leaving a message that he intended to hurt himself and possibly the child
Body believed to be missing toddler found in harbor
Maddox Lawrence vanished with her father after the man left a message that he planned on harming himself, and possibly the child, police say
N.Y. toddler still missing after father arrested
21-month-old Maddox Lawrence vanished with her father Saturday; the man reportedly left a message threatening to harm himself and possibly the child
Amber Alert for child missing after machete attack
Police say a suspect in an Oklahoma machete stabbing that critically injured two is on the run with his 8-year-old daughter
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Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
Gov. Tim Walz drops out of 2026 gubernatorial race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state.
Congress returns amid Venezuela operation and facing deadline to avert shutdown
Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.
Rubio says "the president always retains optionality" to occupy Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump always has options when it comes to what comes next in Venezuela, after a U.S. strike and capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.
Rep. Jim Himes says Maduro capture is "clearly illegal under international law"
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot
The physical damage from the Capitol riot has been repaired — and President Trump has pardoned almost every defendant. What remains is a battle over the basic facts.
Minn. politicians denounce Trump for elevating conspiracy theories on lawmaker's death
Several lawmakers are condemning President Trump after he shared a video on social media Saturday alleging Gov. Tim Walz is behind the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
Man detained at JD Vance's Ohio home, Secret Service says
The Secret Service said Vice President JD Vance and his family were not in Ohio and the house was unoccupied at the time of the alleged incident.
Woman chokes to death on mochi, continuing a fatal New Year's trend
Over recent years, the chewy rice cakes have killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is eaten to celebrate the new year.
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Man detained at JD Vance's Ohio home, Secret Service says
The Secret Service said Vice President JD Vance and his family were not in Ohio and the house was unoccupied at the time of the alleged incident.
AI-generated images, old footage circulate social media amid Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
Congress returns amid Venezuela operation; facing deadline to avert shutdow
Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Jim Himes says Maduro capture is "clearly illegal under international law"
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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U.S. seeks to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves after military strikes
President Trump said "we're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be" after the surprise U.S. attack. Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil sector.
California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
What to know about Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
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Gov. Tim Walz drops out of 2026 gubernatorial race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state.
Man detained at JD Vance's Ohio home, Secret Service says
The Secret Service said Vice President JD Vance and his family were not in Ohio and the house was unoccupied at the time of the alleged incident.
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Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
Congress returns amid Venezuela operation; facing deadline to avert shutdow
Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.
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Montana smokejumper aims to join 2026 blue wave Democrats are hoping for
Democrats are trying to win back the House from the GOP after losing control in the 2022 midterms.
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Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Why this doctor says: Eat your ice cream
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules For a Long and Healthy Life," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a prominent oncologist and health policy expert, goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep. He talks with Norah O'Donnell about the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.
In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."
A new mom skipped a routine appointment. An infected cut led to a devastating diagnosis
Postpartum depression and a busy home life kept Ameilia Boodoosingh Gopie from her regular appointments.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
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Massive bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2 million at Tokyo auction
A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market.
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Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
AI-generated images, old footage circulate social media amid Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
Woman chokes to death on mochi, continuing a fatal New Year's trend
Over recent years, the chewy rice cakes have killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is eaten to celebrate the new year.
10 convicted of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality,
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Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.
Extended interview: Michael B. Jordan
In this web exclusive, Michael B. Jordan talks with Tracy Smith about being pushed out of his comfort zone by performing two characters – identical twin brothers – in Ryan Coogler's horror film "Sinners."
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family. He talks with Tracy Smith about portraying the characters Stack and Smoke; his ties to his parents; and what it took for him to recover from playing the villain Killmonger in "Black Panther."
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
Extended interview: Noah Wyle
In this web exclusive, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Noah Wyle, the star of "ER" and the HBO Max series "The Pitt," about how his new show depicts the fragility of the medical system, and about his character, Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.
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AI-generated images, old footage circulate social media amid Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
More on lewd images from Grok AI tool
Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children. Journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News with more.
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.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
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The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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Maduro's alleged crimes in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro is being transported to federal court in New York City where he will face charges related to drug trafficking with his wife, Cilia Flores. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports.
10 convicted of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality,
Prosecutor: H.S. coach orchestrated murder of ex with the help of former player
Shea Briar was found on a rural bridge in Jay County, Indiana, clinging to life with a bullet through his heart. E.J. Stephen, Briar's ex-fiancée and the mother of his child, would soon become a suspect. The high school softball coach would not be the only one.
Details on thwarted New Year's Eve attack
Federal authorities in North Carolina announced charges against an 18-year-old, who they say was planning to carry out a New Year's Eve terror attack in support of ISIS. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Ohio police seek suspect in fatal shooting of dentist and his wife
Officers in Columbus, Ohio, were dispatched to the couple's home on the morning Dec. 30 for a welfare check and found them dead at the scene.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Gas prices impact after Venezuela strikes
President Trump claims Venezuela's oil industry will make more money with the U.S. behind it. Venezuela is estimated to have 303 billion barrels of crude oil still in the ground, which is about 20% of the world's reserves. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how it could impact U.S. prices.
Trump insists U.S. will run Venezuela
President Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela temporarily as oil operations are propped up. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Matt Gutman and Lilia Luciano report.
Venezuelans react to Maduro capture
In Caracas, Venezuela, residents rushed to grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations to stock up following former President Nicolás Maduro's arrest, unsure what will happen next. Supporters for Maduro made their voices heard, while some of those who fled the regime expressed skepticism of interim President Delcy Rodriguez. Lilia Luciano has more.
What's next in Venezuela?
Retired Gen. H.R. McMaster, who was President Trump's national security adviser during his first administration, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about what the Trump administration could do next in Venezuela and the short and long-term ramifications for the U.S.
Venezuelans react to Maduro's capture
Venezuelans are reacting as uncertainty looms about who will lead the country after Nicolás Maduro's capture. This comes as Colombia's border prepares for potential violence or an uptick in migration. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.