
Highway crash in Kansas kills 8, including students from Oklahoma
High school student Donald "DJ" Laster died in the crash, along with former coach and teacher Wayne Walls and school employee Ja'mon Gilstrap, officials said.
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High school student Donald "DJ" Laster died in the crash, along with former coach and teacher Wayne Walls and school employee Ja'mon Gilstrap, officials said.
The crash happened on Thursday just before 7:15 p.m. local time on a highway near Henry's Lake State Park in eastern Idaho, about 16 miles west of Yellowstone National Park.
Police say the driver of a car that plowed through an after-school program in Chatham, Illinois, was 44-year-old Marianne Akers, a former food service employee at Chatham Elementary School. Illinois State Police say they don't believe the crash was intentional, but they are investigating.
Sheila the kangaroo caused a traffic jam and a car crash in Alabama after running away from a petting zoo and hopping onto a busy interstate. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil reports.
A small community in central Illinois is in mourning and in a state of bewilderment after a car crashed into a building during an after-school youth camp Monday, killing four people. Ian Lee reports.
At least four people died and several others were injured after a crash at an after-school program building in Chatham, Illinois. CBS News' Ian Lee has more from a witness who helped at the scene.
At least four people were killed, including young children, after a car crashed into an after-school program building in Springfield, Illinois. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
A car crashed into a building holding an after-school program in Chatham, Illinois, killing four students and injuring several others. CBS News' Ian Lee has the latest.
A man has been arrested and charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter.
A woman who was trapped in her car after a crash in Newton County, Indiana, was rescued nearly a week later. Brieonna Cassell had two broken legs and couldn't get out. She had to use her sweater to soak up water to drink. Finally, a man who was doing drainage work in the area spotted the wreck.
Eight people were injured when a man rammed his SUV into a car dealership, apparently after a dispute over how much his vehicle was worth. He drove off, but later turned himself in to police. Andres Gutierrez reports.
Four people were killed and seven others were injured when a car collided with a passenger bus Sunday in Washington state, authorities said.
The crowds began returning to Bourbon Street in New Orleans and memorials grew as the city processed the deadly truck attack this week that killed 14 people. Omar Villafranca has more.
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
In Delray Beach, Florida, authorities investigated a crash between a fire truck and a commuter train in the center of town on Saturday which left more than a dozen people hurt. Cristian Benavides reports.
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
Police in western France say they're looking into what caused a Tesla that came off a road to catch on fire in a crash that killed the driver and all 3 passengers.
The car attempted to make a pass on a two-lane road and struck two other vehicles, the state Highway Patrol said Friday.
CBS News Detroit has obtained shocking video of a teenager driving nearly 140 miles per hour just days before a high-speed crash that killed his friend last November. The victim's family wants the driver's mother to be charged because she had been tracking his reckless driving on a mobile app. Lilia Luciano has more.
Devin Gardner and his 12-year-old stepson Jordan were driving from Oklahoma to Alabama when they crashed, leaving Gardner unconscious. Jordan, who has a speech impediment and autism, came to his stepdad's rescue.
The driver of the Wienermobile lost control after colliding with a Hyundai sedan on the Tri-State Tollway.
It was the third vehicle crash into a state police cruiser within 48 hours, according to police reports.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug. Steve Hartman has the incredible story in "On the Road."
The woman was apparently trying to park her vehicle and stepped on the accelerator instead of the brakes, police said
Two people died and more than a dozen were hurt when a Mexican navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday in New York City, officials said.
A suspect believed to be the perpetrator of the reproductive clinic bombing in Palm Springs, Calif. Saturday, has been identified as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, a resident of Twentynine Palms, home to a large marine base about an hour's drive from Palm Springs, according to two law enforcement sources with knowledge of the investigation.
Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate by taking his first popemobile tour through the piazza, a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy's global reach and mediatic draw.
The bloodshed followed the launch of a new Israeli military operation aimed at putting more pressure on Hamas to release hostages.
The storm also caused tornadoes in Wisconsin, brought punishing heat to Texas and temporarily enveloped parts of Illinois — including Chicago — in a pall of dust
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation" he believes talks to end the war in Ukraine will only progress if President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in person.
After 17 years, Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale's vision to keep foster siblings together is coming to life in California.
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
Walz, the vice presidential nominee in 2024, made his remarks at the University of Minnesota's law school commencement ceremony.
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
During their first date, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were ambushed in his Illinois home – both shot in the head. A crime scene investigator described it as one of the most horrific crime scenes he's been to.
Brown posted online that several people tried to steal is jewelry at a boxing event and he fought back.
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation" he believes talks to end the war in Ukraine will only progress if President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in person.
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
Moody's lowered its rating on U.S. debt from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to sustained increase in federal debt and interest payments.
Ahn Jung-geun is best known for his dramatic assassination of Japan's first prime minister in 1909 at a railway station.
High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation" he believes talks to end the war in Ukraine will only progress if President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in person.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential nominee in 2024, made his remarks at the University of Minnesota's law school commencement ceremony.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
Patriot Front and other white nationalist groups are fueling the expansion of extremist groups in the U.S., and control at least a dozen clubs nationwide.
A Facebook page helped lead military veteran Sierra Prindle to a surgeon who could treat her rare leg condition.
The study was one of the CDC's last before its injury prevention teams were laid off.
Japan-based Fujirebio's test, which helps doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease, is intended for patients with signs of cognitive decline.
Toxic heavy metals like arsenic are found in high levels in rice brands sold across the United States, according to a recent report — but experts say there are ways to reduce your exposure.
Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, says CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is leaving the company by "mutual agreement."
The bloodshed followed the launch of a new Israeli military operation aimed at putting more pressure on Hamas to release hostages.
Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate by taking his first popemobile tour through the piazza, a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy's global reach and mediatic draw.
The strikes – and renewed offer from the Vatican – come hours after Moscow and Kyiv had held their first direct peace talks in years that failed to yield a ceasefire.
Police launched a manhunt for gunmen who killed eight customers at a tavern in Durban, South Africa.
The massive steel star designed by French artist Jean-Luc Verna is located at the heart of Paris in an effort to remember and fight discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "I Don't Do Drugs."
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "Let Me Be Wrong."
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "Praying for Your Downfall."
British researchers have determined that what was believed to be a copy of the 1300 Magna Carta at Harvard's law school collection isn't a copy at all, but one of just seven originals known to exist.
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
Using your phone has always been a no-no in movie theaters. But movie theatergoers could soon be encouraged to use them to interact with chatbots. New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes wrote an article about Meta's "movie mate" chatbot. He joins "The Daily Report" with more.
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton shows Brook Silva-Braga how he uses current AI models, asks ChatGPT some questions and more in this special "CBS Saturday Morning" web extra.
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.
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
During their first date, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were ambushed in his Illinois home – both shot in the head. A crime scene investigator described it as one of the most horrific crime scenes he's been to.
Ten criminals escaped a New Orleans jail on Friday, sending hundreds of officers on an exhaustive manhunt, searching across state lines. Kati Weis has the story.
Police launched a manhunt for gunmen who killed eight customers at a tavern in Durban, South Africa.
One person was killed at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on the city's west side when gunfire erupted, police said.
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
World-famous French Quarter clarinetist, Doreen Ketchens, performs a unique New Orleans version of Abblasen, the "CBS Sunday Morning" theme song.
We leave you this Sunday morning with Black-bellied whistling ducks, basking in the sun at the Audubon Park and Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana. Videography: Mike Hernandez.
In Michelle Miller's final look this week at pillars of New Orleans' style, the correspondent delves into the centuries-old Carnival tradition of Black Masking. Acclaimed contemporary artist Demond Melancon's work has been shown all over the world, but it is deeply rooted in elaborate beaded suits he creates as the Big Chief of the Young Seminole Hunters Black Masking Tribe.
Nestled in the Itria Valley of Puglia, in southern Italy, traditional limestone huts with conical roofs are part of the landscape. Called "trulli," the unique structures traditionally housed farmers and livestock, and were largely overlooked. But they've become a beloved attraction, drawing tourists from around the globe who are enchanted by their architecture and charm. Correspondent Seth Doane travels to Puglia to explore their past and present.
The Air Jordan sneaker turns 40 this year. "Sunday Morning" celebrates the design of the iconic shoe with correspondent Luke Burbank, who traces its origins back to NBA legend Michael Jordan's first meeting with Nike, then a relatively small sneaker company in Oregon.