Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel after police linked the killings, determining the suspect's description matched in each case.
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Child dies from rabies after bat found in room, officials say
"The parents looked, didn't see any signs of a bite or scratches or saliva, and didn't seek getting a rabies vaccine," a health official said.
A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
Churchill portrait stolen from Canada hotel found 2 years later in Italy
Ottawa Police found the photograph in Italy and said the buyer plans to hand it back over to Canada during a ceremony in Rome.
FBI foils terror plot
The FBI says it foiled a terror plot aimed at America's largest Jewish community. Federal agents say a 20-year-old supporter of the Islamic State terror group was arrested by Canadian authorities on Wednesday while trying to cross the border. He's accused of planning to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish community center in Brooklyn.
Suspect arrested in NYC terror plot, feds say
"Federal authorities Friday said a Pakistani citizen living in Canada was arrested on allegations he was plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York City "on or around" the one-year mark of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. Nancy Cordes has details. "
Red Lobster to claw its way back from bankruptcy after judge approves sale
Once the deal is finalized, the seafood chain will operate under a new CEO — Damola Adamolekun, former chief executive of P.F. Chang's.
DNA helps ID woman decades after her body was found 2,500 miles from home
Advanced DNA testing helped Canadian authorities identify the body of Tammy Eileen Penner, who went missing in 2005.
Canada's freight train shutdown to end as government steps in
The Canadian government has ordered the country's two major freight railroads to enter binding arbitration.
What you need to know about Canada's rail halt
Canada's two largest railroads have ground to a halt after an ongoing labor dispute couldn't be resolved before a deadline.
2 Canada freight rails in labor dispute
Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Canada's two major freight railroads, have locked out workers as they navigate a labor dispute involving work hours. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canada rail labor dispute
Canada's major freight rail networks are at a standstill as a labor dispute lingers. The effects of the dispute could reach the U.S. and affect American businesses. Patrick Anderson, the CEO of Anderson Economic Group, joins CBS News with the trade impact.
Canada rail lockout threatens U.S. economy
Workers at two key Canadian freight rail networks have been locked out, sparking concerns over potential damage to U.S. businesses. Jo Ling Kent reports on the impact of the labor dispute and what it could mean for industries across North America.
U.S. economy could be hit hard by lockouts at Canada's 2 big freight railroads
Both of Canada's major freight railroads have locked out their workers. The impasse could bring significant economic harm to Canada and the U.S. if the trains don't resume running soon.
Why Canada's rail workers are protesting
Rail workers are threatening strikes and lockouts that could affect Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway railroads. Ken Hoexter, a senior transportation analyst with Bank of America, joins CBS News with more details.
Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
U.S. tightening asylum rules at Canada border
The Biden administration is planning to expedite asylum processing at the U.S.-Canada border due to an increase in unauthorized migrant crossings. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez unpacks the policy change.
Polar bears kill worker at remote radar site in Canadian Arctic
The attack took place at the outpost on Brevoort Island, in Canada's far northeastern Nunavut territory.
Canada fire chief loses home battling Jasper National Park wildfire
Fire chief Matthew Conte set out to protect his town from Jasper National Park's worst wildfire in a century. He lost his own home in the process.
Fire chief watches house burn as he rushes to save town
As Jasper Fire Chief Matthew Conte set out to battle the area's largest fire in a century, he watched his own home burn.
Why the Park Fire exploded in size
Weather conditions are affecting efforts to contain the Park Fire after it expanded in Northern California. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down what's next for the weather in the region. Meanwhile, CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the effects of the wildfire affecting Canadians near Jasper.
Massive fires in the U.S., Canada
Thousands were evacuated in Jasper, Canada, after a massive wildfire swept through town and a famous national park nearby. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Alberta. Meanwhile, the Park Fire has broken records and is close to burning 400,000 acres. CBS News Sacramento's Rachel Wulff has more from Forest Ranch.
Grizzly and cubs hide to survive Canada park's largest fire in 100 years
"Amidst the ashes, life finds a way," Jasper National Park said.
Canadian national park's largest fire in a century destroys third of town
Firefighters in Alberta, Canada, have made progress around Jasper, but weather conditions that fuel wildfires are expected to heighten again this week, and officials predict it could be months before the blaze is over.
The Park Fire, one of California's largest ever, grows as hotter weather looms
"Everything is burning," one survivor said of the raging Park Fire in California, as officials say the state's wildfire activity is already 2,816% higher this year than in 2023.
Hurricane Milton a "catastrophic Category 5" storm as it targets Florida
Hurricane Milton is barreling across the Gulf of Mexico as a "catastrophic Category 5" storm on a path toward Florida's central west coast, forecasters say.
Afghan national arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired Election Day attack plot
Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was charged with planning a terrorist attack in the U.S. on Election Day.
Break up Google? Justice Dept. may ask judge to force Google to sell units
The Justice Department says it's considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell parts of its business in order to eliminate its online search monopoly.
Maps show forecast path of Hurricane Milton toward Florida
Forecasters predict Hurricane Milton is on a path to make landfall around the Tampa Bay or Sarasota areas late Wednesday or early Thursday as a major hurricane.
Walz says "Electoral College needs to go"
"I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. "But that's not the world we live in."
Disney World joins theme park closures ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton's approach has Disney World readying to close its doors along with other theme parks across Florida.
Trump gifted Putin a COVID test machine early in pandemic, book claims
In his new book "War," Bob Woodward claims Donald Trump has had at least seven phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office.
What is Harris' "Medicare at Home" plan and how would it work?
Kamala Harris says she would expand Medicare to cover in-home senior healthcare costs.
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
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Walz says "Electoral College needs to go"
"I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. "But that's not the world we live in."
Reporter's notebook: Walz, Vance continue orange bowling tradition
In the decades-old tradition, the press corps traveling with a candidate rolls an orange up the aisle of the campaign jet with a question written on it. An answer is written on the orange and then rolled back to reporters.
Trump gifted Putin a COVID test machine early in pandemic, book claims
In his new book "War," Bob Woodward claims Donald Trump has had at least seven phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office.
Video shows dozens of hungry raccoons surrounding Washington home
A woman in Poulsbo, northwest of Seattle, spent decades feeding raccoons. Six weeks ago, that turned into a problem for her.
Omaha neighborhood sees quiet battle between red and blue dots
Nebraska awards electoral votes by congressional district, and Omaha is at the heart of the state's second district.
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Break up Google? Justice Dept. may ask judge to force Google to sell units
The Justice Department says it's considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell parts of its business in order to eliminate its online search monopoly.
What is Harris' "Medicare at Home" plan and how would it work?
Kamala Harris says she would expand Medicare to cover in-home senior healthcare costs.
Americans are flocking to U.S. regions most threatened by climate change
The number of Americans moving to high-risk areas from low- and moderate-risk areas has doubled after the pandemic.
Disney World joins theme park closures ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton's approach has Disney World readying to close its doors along with other theme parks across Florida.
Hurricane Milton snarls travel by air, land and sea. Here's what to know.
Hurricane Milton is scrapping hundreds of U.S. flights and forcing cruise ships to take evasive action.
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Walz says "Electoral College needs to go"
"I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. "But that's not the world we live in."
Reporter's notebook: Walz, Vance continue orange bowling tradition
In the decades-old tradition, the press corps traveling with a candidate rolls an orange up the aisle of the campaign jet with a question written on it. An answer is written on the orange and then rolled back to reporters.
What is Harris' "Medicare at Home" plan and how would it work?
Kamala Harris says she would expand Medicare to cover in-home senior healthcare costs.
Trump gifted Putin a COVID test machine early in pandemic, book claims
In his new book "War," Bob Woodward claims Donald Trump has had at least seven phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office.
Omaha neighborhood sees quiet battle between red and blue dots
Nebraska awards electoral votes by congressional district, and Omaha is at the heart of the state's second district.
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What is Harris' "Medicare at Home" plan and how would it work?
Kamala Harris says she would expand Medicare to cover in-home senior healthcare costs.
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
3 reasons behind the rise in breast cancer, including some you can control
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
How living in extended-stay hotels can affect the health of poor kids
Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children's physical and mental health issues, advocates say.
Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
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After newly elected mayor beheaded, others ask for protection
Mayor Alejandro Arcos had been sworn into office less than a week before he was murdered.
Nepali man becomes youngest to climb all 14 of the world's highest peaks
Nima Rinji Sherpa's team says he's summitted Tibet's Shisha Pangma, completing a record-setting mission to top all 14 of the world's highest peaks.
Brazil's Supreme Court lifts ban on social media site X
In late August, Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered that X be suspended in Brazil after owner Elon Musk refused to name a legal representative in Brazil.
Harris and Trump's positions on Iran and Israel as tensions flare
The next president will have to manage a delicate situation as the threat of an all-out war escalates.
CBS News' Marwan al-Ghoul on a year trapped in the Israel-Hamas war
CBS News relies on producer Marwan al-Ghoul to help tell the story of the war in Gaza, where he and his family have been trapped for a year.
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How Lisa Marie Presley's matching tattoo with son Ben helped her grieve
Lisa Marie Presley found a unique way to honor her connection with her son Benjamin Keough after he died in 2020.
7 revealing moments from Oprah's interview with Elvis' granddaughter
Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, shares intimate details about her famous family in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which includes never-before-heard audio recordings from Lisa Marie Presley.
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Read an excerpt of Lisa Marie Presley's memoir, "From Here to the Great Unknown"
The late Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter, Riley Keough, give a raw look inside their famous family's lives at Graceland and beyond in a new memoir.
Riley Keough on emotional journey completing Lisa Marie Presley's memoir
On Tuesday, Oprah Winfrey announced "From Here to the Great Unknown" is her latest book club selection.
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TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
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.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
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Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
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After newly elected mayor beheaded, others ask for protection
Mayor Alejandro Arcos had been sworn into office less than a week before he was murdered.
Supreme Court hears arguments around ghost guns
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving ghost guns, which are assembled with build-it-yourself kits sold online with no background checks. The justices appeared to signal they were leaning toward upholding the Biden administration's crackdown on the guns, which would require serial numbers and background checks. Jan Crawford reports.
Retired Houston officer gets 60 years for deaths of couple during drug raid
A former Houston police officer was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the murder of a married couple during a raid that revealed corruption in the narcotics unit.
TikTok addictive features allegations
14 attorneys general allege in several lawsuits filed against TikTok that the social media app is harming children's mental health and relies on "addictive features." Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell broke down the commonwealth's allegations Tuesday.
Public's help sought to identify women in 46 cold cases
The original initiative launched to identify 22 women saw about 1,800 tips received from the public.
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SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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CBS News producer in Gaza on one year of war
In the year since Israel declared war on Hamas in retaliation for the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, Gaza's health ministry estimates more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed, many of them women and children. With limited access to the territory, CBS News relies on producer Marwan al-Ghoul to show the world what is happening there. Warning: some of the images are disturbing.
Americans spending more time at home: Study
Some think Americans became homebodies during the pandemic. However, a new Princeton University study found that the average amount of time Americans spent at home had been increasing from 2003 to 2019, with the all-time high occurring in 2020. Princeton University sociology professor Patrick Sharkey joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
Why Hurricane Milton is so strong
Florida's Gulf Coast region sees many hurricanes, but the storms have grown significantly stronger in the past few years. Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Tampa Bay area, has maximum sustained wind speeds of 165 miles per hour, as meteorologists and politicians call it potentially catastrophic. CBS News chief meteorologist and hurricane specialist Ivan Cabrera explains why the storm is so strong.
Hezbollah, Israel trade strikes
On Tuesday, Hezbollah forces fired a barrage of rockets at Israel while more Israeli troops crossed the border into southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military killed the potential next leader of the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday after killing its leader Hassan Nasrallah last month. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports on the recent fighting.
New book details Trump, Putin calls
A new book from veteran journalist Bob Woodward claims former President Donald Trump has had at least seven calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office. Woodward's book, "War," also reveals Trump sent Putin a COVID-19 testing kit early on in the pandemic. Scott MacFarlane has more.