Texas carries out first execution in 10 months
In 1999, Jones was convicted of beating his great-aunt Berthena Bryant to death with a baseball bat when she refused to give him $30 for drugs.
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Fort Worth man executed
Quintin Jones was executed on Wednesday, bringing an end to a 10-month pause in executions in the state of Texas. Jones was convicted of murdering his 83-year-old great aunt in 1999. CBSN Dallas has the story.
Electric chair or firing squad? New law makes inmates pick
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed into law a bill that aims to restart executions after an involuntary 10-year pause.
Top political news: Trump vs. Mueller
Some lawmakers are responding to the possibility that President Trump could fire special counsel Robert Mueller. The president sent a series of tweets this weekend attacking the Russia investigation. His criticisms came after Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe on Friday. Caitlin Huey-Burns, national political reporter for RealClearPolitics, joins CBSN with the latest developments in Washington.
Trump on death penalty for drug dealers
President Trump laid out the administration's latest plan to tackling the nation's opioid epidemic. He told supporters in New Hampshire "that toughness includes the death penalty" for drug dealers and traffickers.
Spa shooting suspect could face death penalty
The Fulton County district attorney says she will seek hate crime charges and the death penalty against the man accused of murdering eight people at Atlanta-area spas. Six of the victims were Asian women. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Prosecutor to seek hate crime charges in deadly spa shootings
Robert Aaron Long, 22, was indicted on murder charges in the March 16 killing of eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, in the Atlanta area.
Prosecutor to seek death penalty in spa shootings
The Fulton County district attorney says she will seek hate crime charges and the death penalty against the man accused of murdering eight people at Atlanta-area spas. Six of the victims were Asian women.
Texas killer's fate up to Gov. Abbott
Thomas "Bar" Whitaker was sentenced to death for killing his mother and brother, but his father is asking for clemency. Whitaker was scheduled for lethal injection this morning, but now Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will decide his fate.
Trump on NYC suspect
President Trump is walking back his comment that he would consider sending the New York City terror suspect to Guantanamo Bay, but he's doubling down on his belief that Sayfullo Saipov should get the death penalty. Politico national security correspondent Ali Watkins joins CBSN to discuss the potential impact of the president's comments.
South Carolina House approves firing squad executions
The bill would force death row inmates to choose between the electric chair and firing squad rather than delay their executions until lethal injection drugs become available.
Death penalty & race
The Supreme Court is taking a closer look at the case of a convicted killer to see if racial discrimination affected the verdict. Duane Buck is fighting the death sentence given to him for killing his former girlfriend and a friend in 1995. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss.
Nevada killer seeks firing squad over lethal injection
Zane Michael Floyd says it would be more humane. His lawyers say it's not a delaying tactic. He shot four people to death in 1999.
Preview: The Execution of Joseph Wood
An execution of a man in Arizona with a new cocktail of drugs was supposed to take about 10 minutes. It took almost two hours, the longest execution in U.S. history. Bill Whitaker reports on Sunday, July 10 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Patty and Gary Quarles, Shereen and Robert Atkins, Shirley Whitt, Sherry Depoy and Judy Jones Petersen talk to Anderson Cooper about fighting for the loved ones they lost
Patty and Gary Quarles, Shereen and Robert Atkins, Shirley Whitt, Sherry Depoy and Judy Jones Petersen talk to Anderson Cooper about fighting for the loved ones they lost.
60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker and producer Bob Anderson explain why they wanted to interview men on death row – and what they learned
60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker and producer Bill Whitaker explain why they wanted to interview men on death row - and what they learned.
Preview: Life After Death Row
Three unjustly convicted people who spent years in prison and then were exonerated tell Scott Pelley how they are adjusting to being free. Watch Pelley's report on Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
The execution of a man in Arizona with a new cocktail of drugs was supposed to take about 10 minutes. It took almost two hours, the longest execution in U.S. history
The execution of a man in Arizona with a new cocktail of drugs was supposed to take about 10 minutes. It took almost two hours, the longest execution in U.S. history. Bill Whitaker reports on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT.
South Carolina says it will seek the death penalty against 21-year-old Dylan Roof who allegedly shot and killed nine people during a bible study in Charleston, N.C.
South Carolina says it will seek the death penalty against 21-year-old Dylan Roof who allegedly shot and killed nine people during a bible study in Charleston, N.C. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports on the charges.
The final phase of sentencing began Tuesday in the James Holmes trial. Holmes is facing life in prison or the death penalty
The final phase of sentencing began Tuesday in the James Holmes trial. Holmes is facing life in prison or the death penalty. CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen recaps the emotional testimony from the families of Holmes' victims.
Some in Boston are relieved that the trial of marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has ended
Some in Boston are relieved that the trial of marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has ended. However, with Tsarnaev sentenced to death, it’s only the beginning of a lengthy appeals process. Don Dahler reports.
CBS News legal expert Rikki Kleiman joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to explain what lies ahead for the convicted murderer
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev became the first terrorist suspect to be sentenced to death in the post-September 11th era, but it could be years before his sentence is carried. CBS News legal expert Rikki Kleiman joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to explain what lies ahead for the convicted murderer.
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the lawyers' strategies
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's defense team will present its case for why the convicted Boston Marathon bomber should be sentenced to life in prison instead of the death penalty. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the lawyers' strategies.
Survivors told stories that brought many in court to tears
Before resting their case Thursday, prosecutors tried to drive home why they believe Dzhokhar Tsarnaev deserves the death penalty. Survivors told stories that brought many in court to tears. The jury deciding whether to execute the bomber will hear the defense's case next week. Don Dahler reports from Boston.
Should the man who authorities say killed 40-year-old Jennifer Brown in Qatar die for the crime?
The Pennsylvania family of a murder victim faced an extraordinary question: should the man who authorities say killed 40-year-old Jennifer Brown in Qatar die for the crime? Anna Werner spoke with Brown's sisters in a story you'll see only on "CBS This Morning."
Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution again
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago.
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White House says Trump will "unleash hell" if Iran does not make deal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said talks between Washington and Tehran were ongoing, hours after Iran's state media said the regime rejected proosals by the Trump administration.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Senate funding deal stalls as DHS shutdown grinds on
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
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DHS watchdog warned of risks in airport shoes-off policy. The report got buried.
An internal watchdog report in the Department of Homeland Security identified serious vulnerabilities in TSA's screenings at airports nationwide.
DOJ reaches financial settlement with Michael Flynn
Former Trump national security official and right-wing activist Michael Flynn sued the Justice Department for $50 million, alleging wrongful prosecution during the first Trump administration.
LaGuardia pilots have complained about close calls for years: "Do something"
CBS News reviewed dozens of reports dating back three decades about New York's LaGuardia Airport.
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FEMA resumes disaster mitigation program following judge's order
FEMA will make $1 billion available for the BRIC program, which helps local governments harden against natural hazards like fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Twin Cities residents missed work, school during Operation Metro Surge, survey finds
A survey of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents found the deployment of thousands of federal agents to their cities caused significant upheaval to their lives.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
LaGuardia pilots have complained about close calls for years: "Do something"
CBS News reviewed dozens of reports dating back three decades about New York's LaGuardia Airport.
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USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FEMA resumes disaster mitigation program following judge's order
FEMA will make $1 billion available for the BRIC program, which helps local governments harden against natural hazards like fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution again
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Twin Cities residents missed work, school during Operation Metro Surge, survey finds
A survey of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents found the deployment of thousands of federal agents to their cities caused significant upheaval to their lives.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in the Caribbean Sea, military says
The U.S. military said it carried out a strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people.
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
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As Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it's borrowing from Ukraine's playbook
Trump says Iran's navy is "gone," so how does it still have a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz? Part of the answer may lie off Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
El Paso and LA among most polluted U.S. cities in 2025, report says
El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.
Iranians who hoped war would bring change now say they feel "doomed"
Some Iranians who'd hoped for regime change say the realities of the U.S. and Israel's war have been a "rude awakening," and they just want it to stop.
2 NATO allies report drone impacts as Ukraine and Russia traded attacks
NATO members Estonia and Latvia say stray drones hit their territory amid one of Moscow's biggest assaults on Ukraine.
Skeleton of famed musketeer possibly found in Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673. His final resting place has remained a mystery ever since.
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New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
Rocky Carroll, who has played the role of Director Leon Vance on "NCIS" for nearly two decades, joins to discuss the show's 500th episode, which aired Tuesday.
Rocky Carroll on major "NCIS" twist
(Alert: Spoilers ahead!) Actor Rocky Carroll, who has played beloved "NCIS" director Leon Vance for 18 season, talks with "CBS Mornings" about a shocking twist in the series in the show's 500th episode and what he would tell his younger self.
Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
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New Mexico attorney general on win over Meta
A Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta and Google on Wednesday, finding the companies liable for reports of damage done to young people by social media. That verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar ruling in New Mexico, where a jury found Meta violated state consumer protection law and endangered children. New Mexico attorney general Raúl Torrez joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why regulating AI is so difficult
For years, governments have attempted to regulate new, emerging technologies on a global scale. Roland Fryer, a CBS News contributor and author of the Wall Street Journal op-ed "The Economics of Regulating AI," breaks it down.
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.
Breaking down verdict in social media trial
In a landmark social media trial, Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating products that led to addictive behavior. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Meta, YouTube found liable in addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that alleged the platforms knowingly made their services addictive and harmful to minors. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the verdict.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
Wife of Hawaii doctor testifies at his trial
Arielle Konig testified that her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, attempted to stab her with a syringe, and when that failed she said he repeatedly bashed her head with a rock during a birthday hike one year ago. Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of his wife. Matt Gutman reports.
Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
Cold case murder of K-9 officer's wife could hinge on dog's cause of death
Paul Kovacich's defense team contends that long-suppressed evidence debunks claims that he killed his dog weeks before his wife disappeared.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Doctor's nutrition tips for young athletes
As young athletes work to balance classes and competition, doctors are underscoring the need for proper hydration and nutrition. Gwen Baumgardner reports from Los Angeles, with updated guidelines about the water and carbs needed before taking the field.
Democrats flip district that includes Mar-a-Lago
In a Florida special election on Tuesday, Democrats flipped a state House seat in a district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Doug Heye join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Former DOJ workers accuse Trump of degrading department
Since President Trump took office for a second time, the Justice Department has undergone significant changes. Former DOJ litigator Stacey Young, founder and executive director of Justice Connection, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her organization's efforts to reform the Department.
Baseball is back as MLB Opening Day arrives
Tony Dokoupil reflects on the evolution of baseball as another MLB season begins.
Savannah Guthrie interviewed on mom's vanishing
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her Arizona home.