Gabby Petito asked Brian Laundrie to stop calling her names, letter shows
In the undated letter, Gabby Petito referenced a fight between herself and Brian Laundrie.
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Gabby Petito: The Untold Story
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Brian Laundrie's mom wrote letter saying she'd help him "dispose of a body"
The parents of Gabby Petito have obtained a letter written by Brian Laundrie's mother, in which she says she would "show up with a shovel and garbage bags" if he needed to dispose of a body.
Could Gabby Petito's death have been prevented?
Gabby Petito's parents hope that hearing her story can help others walk away from domestic abuse relationships.
Would Gabby Petito be alive if abuse warning signs were acted on earlier?
Gabby Petito, 22, died at the hands of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Now, her parents are asking if her murder could have been prevented, and hope others can be saved by learning her story.
Gabby Petito-Brian Laundrie case: The full story of their deaths
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Gabby Petito’s family gets $3M in lawsuit
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"Jeopardy!" faces backlash for "distasteful" clue about Gabby Petito murder
An attorney for the Laundrie family told CBS News they were "appalled."
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Gabby Petito: The Untold Story
“48 Hours” explores Gabby Petito’s final days and the missed warning signs that might have saved her. "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports.
Gabby Petito's family files $50 million wrongful death suit against Utah police
The 22-year-old was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, during a cross-country trip last year.
Brian Laundrie's parents move to dismiss lawsuit brought by Gabby Petito's family
Laundrie was found dead in a Florida nature reserve last fall, several weeks after his fiancée's body was discovered in a Wyoming national park, where the couple had been vacationing.
Search continues for missing New York woman
As the search continues for Gabby Petito after the 22-year-old went missing in August, police are revealing new details about an altercation the blogger had with her fiancée while traveling through Utah just weeks earlier. Petito's fiancée, Brian Laundrie, is now a person of interest in the case. Jericka Duncan reports.
Petito preliminary autopsy says homicide
An autopsy has confirmed that the body found in Wyoming this Sunday was in fact Gabby Petito. The coroner's initial determination for cause of death is homicide. Jericka Duncan reports.
Remains found in Gabby Petito disappearance
Remains believed to belong to Gabby Petito were found in Wyoming. Now a manhunt is on for her missing fiancé Brian Laundrie. Jericka Duncan reports.
Family of Gabby Petito pleading for answers
The search for a missing 22-year-old woman is intensifying as her parents make a public plea to her fiancé's family for help. Gabby Petito has not been heard from since late August. Her fiancé Brian Laundrie is now a person of interest in her disappearance. Jericka Duncan reports on the latest.
Gabby Petito's family sues Brian Laundrie's parents
The lawsuit contends that Laundrie told his parents on Aug. 28 that he had killed Petito, 22, his fiancee of about a year at the time. Her body was not found until September 19.
Laundrie claimed responsibility for Petito's death
The FBI revealed that a notebook found with the remains of Brian Laundrie "contained written statements claiming responsibility" for Gabby Petito's death. The FBI said it is officially closing its investigation.
Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death, FBI says
Petito died of "blunt-force injuries to the head and neck, with manual strangulation," according to the FBI.
Brian Laundrie died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, attorney says
Laundrie died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, his family's attorney said Tuesday.
Brian Laundrie died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
Brian Laundrie died from a gunshot wound to the head and his manner of death was suicide, according to his family's attorney and a local medical examiner. His remains were found in October at a Florida reserve after a weeks-long manhunt following the disappearance and death of his fiancée, Gabby Petito. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
Brian Laundrie's autopsy was "inconclusive," family attorney says
Laundrie's remains were discovered last week in a Florida wildlife reserve next to several of his belongings.
Questions linger after Laundrie's remains ID'd
The search for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of his fiancée Gabby Petito, is over. The FBI used dental records to confirm remains found in Florida at a nature preserve belong to Laundrie. Justin Kase of CBS affiliate WINK-TV reports on reaction to the news, and Thuy Lan Nguyen of CBS affiliate WTSP-TV joins CBSN AM to discuss the investigation.
Human remains found in Florida confirmed to be Brian Laundrie
The discovery came after a weeks-long manhunt following the death of Gabby Petito.
Brian Laundrie's remains found, FBI says
The FBI confirmed that human remains found in Florida's Carlton Reserve on Wednesday were those of Brian Laundrie. The 23-year-old went missing just days after his fiancée, Gabby Petito, was reported missing on September 11.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
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China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
1 dead after 2 helicopters crash in southern N.J.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
Ski patroller dies after getting caught in California avalanche, another hurt
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller has died after he was caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work on Friday, the resort said.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Mine in South Korean to offer U.S. new source of a critical war metal
China dominates the supply of critical minerals such as tungsten, but a U.S. push for alternative sources has found one, deep inside a South Korean mountain.
"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions
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The history of the New Year's Eve ball drop
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Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
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French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
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Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
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Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
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Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
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Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash
British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed two other people.
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Body found in search for Spanish soccer coach and children in Indonesia
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French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
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U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
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French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
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MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
2025: The year's top movies
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
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Tech companies push for data centers
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Top tech gadgets of 2025
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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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
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
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Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield
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Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice
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What's next on the Epstein files release?
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
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Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
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Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
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Extended: Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Ahmed al Ahmed described the moment he tackled one of the gunmen who opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, saving countless lives. He talked about his injuries, why he did it, why he would do it again, and what message he has for people after his heroic actions.
Bondi Beach hero describes tackling gunman
Ahmed al Ahmed, who is being hailed as a Bondi Beach hero, told CBS News in an exclusive interview what was going through his mind as he tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen who opened fire at a Jewish celebration at the famous Sydney, Australia beach.
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Winter storm could turn into bomb cyclone
A winter storm over the Northeast and Great Lakes regions might turn into a bomb cyclone. Rob Marciano breaks down the latest as severe weather continues to slam the U.S.
Eye Opener: Another winter storm hits Northeast
Winter weather is hammering the Northeast U.S. after slamming the Midwest over the weekend. Meanwhile, President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at Mar-a-Lago Sunday over a possible peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.