Cop killer who laughed at trial smiles as jury recommends death
During several outbursts at trial, Luis Bracamontes admitted killing the two officers and threatened to kill more
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Sex offender sentenced to death in rape, murder of Ohio girl
14-year-old Alianna DeFreeze was found dead in an abandoned Cleveland home in 2017
Texas "suitcase killer" set to die Tuesday
Rosendo Rodriguez was convicted for the murder of a 29-year-old Texas woman whose body was found stuffed inside a suitcase
Alabama lawmakers approve execution by nitrogen gas
Alabama lawmakers voted 75-23 to allow the use of nitrogen gas to execute death row inmates
Trump focuses on law enforcement side of opioid rollout
With Trump's directive, the Justice Department will "use federal law to seek the death penalty wherever appropriate"
AP: Officials recommended Nikolas Cruz be committed as early as 2016
Involuntary commitment would have come up as a huge red flag when Cruz attempted to buy a gun
Ohio parole board recommends condemned killer be spared
William Montgomery's attorney says there are too many unanswered questions surrounding his conviction
Facing death penalty, Fla. massacre suspect arraigned
Nikolas Cruz is charged in the shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school last month
Okla. may be first state to use nitrogen gas in executions
Oklahoma officials announced a plan to use nitrogen gas to execute inmates once the state resumes using the death penalty
"Stocking strangler" denied clemency on eve of execution
67-year-old Carlton Gary, scheduled to die Thursday, was convicted in the 1977 murder and rape of three elderly women
Death to be sought against suspect in killings of 8 people
Eight people including a sheriff's deputy were shot to death last year in Mississippi after a family dispute
Florida school shooting suspect indicted, could face death penalty
Cruz's attorney has said he will plead guilty if prosecutors take the death penalty off the table
S.C. Senate votes to allow electric chair in executions
South Carolina's execution drugs expired in 2013, and pharmaceutical companies are unwilling to provide the state with more
Investigator jailed for refusing to testify in death penalty case
Greta Lindecrantz is a defense investigator who worked on the defense team of a man currently on death row
Supreme Court will hear case of death row inmate with dementia
Lawyers say Vernon Madison can't remember the 1985 murder of an Ala. officer for which he is sentenced to die
New questions in execution that was delayed at the last minute
Execution team members stuck Doyle Lee Hamm repeatedly in the lower legs, ankles and groin in effort to find a usable vein, Hamm's attorney said
Gov. commutes death sentence for man convicted of masterminding murder of mother, brother
Thomas "Bart" Whitaker's father, Kent, who also was shot in the 2003 plot at the family's suburban Houston home but survived, led the effort to save his son from execution
Jury recommends death for man who raped, killed Fla. girl
The same jury took less than 15 minutes last week to convict Donald Smith, 62, in the death of Cherish Perrywinkle
Inmate scheduled to die claims risk for "botched" execution
Doyle Lee Hamm's veins are damaged from cancer and other diseases; he is scheduled to be executed Thursday evening
Florida to execute man in 1993 slaying of college student
Eric Branch's appeals had centered on the fact that a jury did not unanimously recommend he be put to death
N.C. to seek death against suspect in toddler's killing
Adolphus "Earl" Kimrey II is charged in the death of Mariah Woods, his girlfriend's three-year-old daughter
Father to be executed for killing girls with mom on phone
John Battaglia called his estranged wife on the phone and had her listen while he shot and killed their two daughters, 6 and 9
"Tourniquet Killer" executed, makes comment as lethal dose is given
Anthony Allen Shore received lethal injection Thursday for the 1992 strangling of a 21-year-old woman whose body was dumped in the drive-thru of a Houston Dairy Queen
Coach sentenced to die in girl's street kidnap, killing
Hailey Owens, 10, was kidnapped by former coach Craig Wood on a Missouri street in front of horrified witnesses
Okla. man sentenced to death for beheading his co-worker
Investigators said Alton Nolen had just been suspended when he walked inside the company's office and attacked his co-workers
Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80 after brief cancer battle
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
DOJ warns Kennedy Center could be knocked down if renovations blocked
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions"
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Results roll in as South Carolina holds runoff to replace Sen. Graham on ballot
Darline Graham, the Trump-endorsed sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is facing off against Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff race for the GOP nomination for South Carolina's Senate seat.
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Iran says it's ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan
Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Bureau of Prisons No. 2 official who was pardoned for drug crimes departs
Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.
Where will Lindsay Clancy end up after her murder trial? Legal experts explain.
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her children.
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Bureau of Prisons No. 2 official who was pardoned for drug crimes departs
Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.
Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Musk's SpaceX announces $100 billion plan for new spaceport in Louisiana
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Musk's SpaceX announces $100 billion plan for new spaceport in Louisiana
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
SNAP restrictions cut soda sales but raise stigma concerns, study finds
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
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Bureau of Prisons No. 2 official who was pardoned for drug crimes departs
Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.
Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
DOJ warns Kennedy Center could be knocked down if renovations blocked
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
Feds consider charging ICE officer accused of shooting immigrant in Minnesota
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
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ICE releases father of U.S. Navy sailor serving on USS Abraham Lincoln
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News.
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Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
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Gun-running ship located 78 years after being sunk by Israeli military
In June 1948, Israeli forces opened fire and sank the boat in waters off Tel Aviv on the orders of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister.
U.K. estate used as Wayne Manor in "Batman Begins" must be surveyed for bats
Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.
Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China?
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
Russian ex-official says "unknown sources" could attack U.K. drone plants
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
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Celebrating Dolly Parton after her death at 80
"CBS Evening News" pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. She died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her team announced on Tuesday.
Dollywood nonprofit president on Parton's death
Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, leaves behind much more than a musical legacy. A generous philanthropist, she gave millions to a variety of causes, including education and children's literacy. Dollywood Foundation President Jeff Conyers joins CBS News to discuss the organization's Imagination Library program.
Dolly Parton in 2016 on her life, career
From May 2016, Dolly Parton speaks with Gayle King about her road to country music fame, Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You," her marriage and more.
Tony Dokoupil on 2019 Dolly Parton interview
In 2019, "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil sat down with country music legend Dolly Parton for "CBS Sunday Morning." Dokoupil joins to remember the late singer-songwriter.
Country Music Hall of Fame rep on Parton
Allison Moorer, writer-editor for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and curator of its current exhibit, "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker," joins "The Daily Report" to share her favorite memories of Dolly Parton, who has died at age 80.
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Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
Elon Musk's data centers spark backlash
In Southaven, Mississippi, some residents are pushing back on SpaceXAI's expanding footprint in the region.
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.
Key takeaways from China's robot games
China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
How the Robot Games are going in Beijing
The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, China, in a stadium repurposed from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Many of the machines on display can now outrun and out-jump even the best real-life Olympians. Anna Coren has the story.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Legal analysis of Texas surrogate case
A Texas judge is hearing arguments on who has the legal right to make medical decisions on behalf of a baby with a heart defect who was carried to term by a surrogate against the biological parents' wishes. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Unarmed college student shot by police
The parents of a 22-year-old college student who was fatally shot by police after knocking on the wrong door spoke out on Tuesday. Tom Hanson has more details.
Doctor says Clancy's actions were criminal
Forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun took the stand in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children on Tuesday, testifying that he felt Clancy was criminally liable despite claims of postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Breaking down Day 20 of Lindsay Clancy trial
Two more witnesses testified in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday. Clancy, who has admitted to killing her children, has pleaded not guilty, arguing she had postpartum psychosis. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Prosecution reprimanded in Lindsay Clancy trial
Closing arguments are expected this week in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. Attorney and legal analyst Joe Tamburino joins CBS News to discuss the case and a moment on Monday where witness testimony was cut short over comments about religion.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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Celebrating Dolly Parton after her death at 80
"CBS Evening News" pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. She died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her team announced on Tuesday.
Dollywood nonprofit president on Parton's death
Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, leaves behind much more than a musical legacy. A generous philanthropist, she gave millions to a variety of causes, including education and children's literacy. Dollywood Foundation President Jeff Conyers joins CBS News to discuss the organization's Imagination Library program.
Legal analysis of Texas surrogate case
A Texas judge is hearing arguments on who has the legal right to make medical decisions on behalf of a baby with a heart defect who was carried to term by a surrogate against the biological parents' wishes. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
New inflation numbers expected soon
The PCE price index report, which provides an overview of the current state of inflation across goods and services in the U.S., will be released on Wednesday morning. Jessica Inskip, director of investor research at Stockbrokers.com, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what to expect.
Dolly Parton in 2016 on her life, career
From May 2016, Dolly Parton speaks with Gayle King about her road to country music fame, Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You," her marriage and more.