Limo service manager convicted of manslaughter in deadly 2018 crash
Nauman Hussain ran Prestige Limousine when a stretch limo packed with revelers for a woman's birthday party went off the road in 2018, killing 20 people.
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Henry Ruggs pleads guilty to drunk driving, speeding in deadly crash
Ruggs is expected to be sentenced to three to 10 years in prison at a hearing set for early August.
7 killed after driver crashes into bus stop
At least seven people were killed and several others injured when an SUV drove through a bus stop outside a migrant shelter in Brownsville, Texas. Police are investigating if the crash was intentional. Nicole Sganga reports.
Deaths from Illinois dust storm crash rise to 7
Illinois state police said what they initially thought were the remains of one person turned out to be two.
Video shows Ferrari crashing into two cars in Melbourne
Dashcam video showed a red Ferrari crashing into two cars in Melbourne, Australia. No one was seriously hurt in the collision.
Dust storm leads to fatal Illinois highway pileup
Several people were killed when more than 80 vehicles crashed on I-55 in Illinois. Authorities say dirt from a nearby farm was blown by strong winds causing low visibility for drivers. KMOV's Caroline Hecker reports.
SUV crashes through second floor of California home
Authorities are investigating the crash, noting that the carport roof that the car landed on is on the same level as a hill next to the house.
Truck crashes carrying 40,000 pounds of toxic soil from East Palestine
The driver of the truck was cited for "operating a vehicle without reasonable control" after he went off the side of the road, hit a ditch and pole, and overturned.
Sprint car driver Justin Owen killed in crash at Indiana track
Justin Owen was the reigning track champion at Lawrenceburg Speedway with two feature wins and the title in 2022, USAC said.
6 killed, including 4 children, in Tennessee highway crash
An adult woman who was also believed to have been ejected from the car was in critical condition.
5 kids from Connecticut killed in New York car crash; 9-year-old survives
The kids' ages ranged from 8 to 17, according to police, who said a 16-year-old boy was driving the car.
UGA star Jalen Carter sentenced on charges connected to deadly crash
The defensive lineman faced misdemeanor charges for reckless driving and racing in the aftermath of a fatal accident that killed two people in January.
Several popular midsize SUVs receive low ratings for backseat safety
"The majority of the midsize SUVs that we evaluated have a lot of work to do to improve safety for the rear seat position," an IIHS official said.
Video captures moment SUV slams into café during podcast interview
"I was just freaking out that I got the whole thing on film," podcaster Nathan Reeves said.
NFL player helps save a man from a burning car: "Right place at the exact right time"
KJ Osborn of the Minnesota Vikings was able to assist in the rescue of a motorist in Austin, Texas.
Jalen Carter facing criminal charges
Football star Jalen Carter plans to turn himself in in connection with a fatal car crash that claimed the life of his University of Georgia teammate and a school staffer. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege
Warrants were out for his arrest for alleged racing and reckless driving in connection with the January crash that killed a teammate and team staff member.
Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege
Warrants are out for Carter's arrest for reckless driving and racing in connection with the crash that left two dead in January.
NTSB solves mystery of deadly Tesla crash with no one behind the wheel
The agency said security video from the driver's home showed the driver and passenger getting into the front seats before driving away from the home.
More than 2 dozen hurt in pileup on Wisconsin highway
Wisconsin State Patrol officials said snow, ice and whiteout conditions were factors in the crash.
2 high school students among 5 friends killed in Wyoming crash
The driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired, according to a Wyoming Highway Patrol statement.
Georgia player Devin Willock made young fan's day just before fatal car crash
Willock retweeted photos that showed him meeting the young fan on Saturday night. It was the athlete's final post on the platform prior to his death.
Oregon congressswoman recovering after being hit by car
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, of Oregon, says she and her husband are recovering at home after being hit by a car.
Georgia football player, staffer killed in crash
Just hours after their championship victory parade, University of Georgia Bulldogs player Devin Willock and recruiting staff member Chandler LeCroy, were killed in a crash.
Georgia football player and staff member killed in crash
Player Devin Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy died early Sunday. Two others from the football program were injured, the university said.
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5 unaccounted for, 2 likely in wreckage of collapsed Iowa building
The apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed Sunday.
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes starts 11-year prison sentence
The disgraced biotech CEO, once compared to Steve Jobs, is now in custody at a Texas prison.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Shooting along Florida's Hollywood Beach injures 9
Four children were among those hurt in the shooting along the beach in Hollywood, Florida. One suspect was in custody and others were being sought.
Family of 11-year-old Mississippi boy shot by police sues for $5 million
The lawsuit alleges that the 911 dispatcher was told there were children in the home and that law enforcement didn't "assess the situation" properly before discharging the firearm.
Debt limit deal would allow completion of West Virginia gas pipeline
Critics say allowing the Mountain Valley Pipeline to be fast-tracked would be a "colossal error" after a history of construction complaints and the impacts of its potential emissions.
Trustee of bankrupt bank falls to death from 15th floor of building
"Who was interested in silencing the trustee?" said the head of Bolivia's lower house of Congress.
Natalie Holloway murder suspect "severely beaten" in Peru prison
Joran van der Sloot, in prison for another murder and awaiting temporary extradition to the U.S., was involved in "a fight between prisoners," his lawyer tells CBS News.
35-year-old goes overboard Carnival cruise ship
The man fell off a Carnival Magic cruise ship about 186 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida, the Coast Guard tweeted.
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1-year-old found dead after being forgotten in a hot car for 9 hours: "Terrible mistake."
The child was being fostered by a hospital social worker in Puyallup, Washington.
Family of 11-year-old Mississippi boy shot by police sues for $5 million
The lawsuit alleges that the 911 dispatcher was told there were children in the home and that law enforcement didn't "assess the situation" properly before discharging the firearm.
Synagogue shooter harbored "malice" for Jewish people, prosecutors say
Eleven worshippers were killed at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018. The suspect could ultimately be sentenced to the death penalty.
Family suing after woman dies in Arby's freezer
Nguyet Le's son, who also worked at Arby's, found her body in the freezer.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
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AI poses "risk of extinction" akin to war and pandemics, experts say
Leaders from OpenAI, Google and others involved in artificial intelligence are warning about its potential for societal harm.
After falling for months, home prices are rising again. Here's why.
Economists had predicted a sharp decline in U.S. housing prices this year, but the latest data shows an increase.
Nvidia reaches $1 trillion market value
The company said it is boosting production of the chips, which are used in products like ChatGPT.
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes starts 11-year prison sentence
The disgraced biotech CEO, once compared to Steve Jobs, is now in custody at a Texas prison.
Lawmakers consider funding new Las Vegas stadium for Oakland A's
Bill would put hundreds of millions toward a new stadium for the Athletics, who aim to move to the Vegas Strip by 2027.
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Debt limit deal would allow completion of West Virginia gas pipeline
Critics say allowing the Mountain Valley Pipeline to be fast-tracked would be a "colossal error" after a history of construction complaints and the impacts of its potential emissions.
China declines invitation to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
China rejected an invitation for its defense minister to meet with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of an annual defense summit in Singapore.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Seven Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Joe Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
Chris Christie allies form super PAC ahead of potential presidential run
The formation of the new super PAC comes as former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie mulls a possible presidential run.
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
New mom nearly dies from rare flesh-eating bacteria
Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.
COVID hospitalizations reach new record low nationwide, CDC says
This is the first time fewer than 9,000 new weekly admissions were reported.
Should you take off your shoes in the house? Scientists weigh in.
You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting. But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door?
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
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China declines invitation to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
China rejected an invitation for its defense minister to meet with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of an annual defense summit in Singapore.
Woman knocked unconscious, still wins chaotic cheese race
"I just remember hitting my head, I remember hurting, and then I remember waking up in the tent," Delaney Irving said.
South Africa moves to let Putin attend summit despite arrest warrant
As a signatory to the International Criminal Court, South Africa may be obliged to arrest Putin if he sets foot in the country. Unless it can find a loophole.
Natalie Holloway murder suspect "severely beaten" in Peru prison
Joran van der Sloot, in prison for another murder and awaiting temporary extradition to the U.S., was involved in "a fight between prisoners," his lawyer tells CBS News.
Snorkeler pries crocodile's jaws off his head
The snorkeler believes the crocodile may have been between 6 and 10 feet long.
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WGA asks Tony-nominated members not to attend Tony Awards
The WGA has already said it won't picket the Tonys after organizers agreed to host an unscripted ceremony.
Billie Eilish responds to comments about her style: "Let women exist!"
Singer Billie Eilish responded to criticism about her clothing in a series of Instagram stories over the weekend.
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Author Isabel Allende on how writing "gave me a voice when I had no voice"
The 80-year-old Chilean-born writer, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks about her tumultuous family history, and the passion and courage of her stories' female characters.
Author Isabel Allende on "The Wind Knows My Name"
Chilean-born author Isabel Allende has written more than two dozen books that have been translated into some 40 languages. The 80-year-old Allende, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her tumultuous family history, which inspired her stories' passionate and courageous characters; how her 1982 bestseller "House of the Spirits" changed her life; and about her foundation, which supports groups trying to help young girls at risk around the world.
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Using AI to deal with loneliness
According to a recent Gallup poll, an estimated 44 million American adults are experiencing "significant loneliness." Now, some Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for help dealing with some mental health issues. Psychotherapist Robi Ludwig joined CBS News with more.
Full interview: Brad Smith
Brad Smith, the president and vice chair of Microsoft, joins ""Face the Nation"" to discuss the future of AI — and if it could face government regulation.
Smith on "real concern" about Chinese malware
The hacking operation code-named "Volt Typhoon" that targeted critical infrastructure in Guam and other locations in the United States is of "real concern," Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith tells "Face the Nation." Watch more of Margaret Brennan's interview with Smith Sunday on "Face the Nation."
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Private moon race ready for liftoff
As part of "CBS Mornings'" "American Innovation" series, Mark Strassmann reports on space quickly becoming the next economic frontier, if you can stick the landing.
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Hurricanes and climate change: What's the connection?
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Unorthodox crops could be the future of food
Some scientists believe America's breadbasket could soon be at risk of potentially emptying, and they're warning a relentless drought is harming the nation's wheat crops. Science journalist Jenny Morber, who reports on climate resiliency and food, joined CBS News to discuss how researchers are trying to solve the problem.
Supreme Court weakens EPA power over wetlands
The Supreme Court has again weakened the power of the Environmental Protection Agency. This time it involves wetlands. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the court's latest ruling and its implications for the environment.
Italy leads revolt against Europe's electric vehicle transition
PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right government tried and failed to block EU plans to ban all new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035, but it's not giving up the fight entirely.
3 states reach deal on Colorado River water
Three of the seven Colorado River states - California, Arizona and Nevada - have agreed to cut their water usage by 3 million acre-feet by 2026. Some 40 million people and more than two dozen Native American tribes depend on the Colorado River. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down the details of the historic deal.
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Synagogue shooter harbored "malice" for Jewish people, prosecutors say
Eleven worshippers were killed at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018. The suspect could ultimately be sentenced to the death penalty.
150 days, 263 mass shootings reported in U.S.
Tuesday is the 150th day of 2023, and so far this year there have been 263 mass shootings -- incidents with 4 or more people shot -- reported in the U.S., with 327 victims killed. Both those figures are the highest ever recorded this early in a year. Adam Brown and David Pucino joined CBS News to discuss what's behind the statistics. Brown is the vice provost for research and associate professor of psychology at the New School; Pucino is the deputy chief counsel for the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
1 arrested after Florida beach shooting
Police are searching for information about two more individuals in connection to the Memorial Day mass shooting in Hollywood, Florida, after one person was taken into custody. The shooting wounded nine people on a crowded beachside promenade. Several of the victims are minors. CBS News Miami reporter Ted Scouten has more.
Man accused of killing Utah radio host extradited from Mexico
A 36-year-old man was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Friday night on multiple charges, including murder.
9 hurt in mass shooting near Florida beach
Nine people were wounded in a shooting along a popular beach broadwalk in Hollywood, Florida, Monday night. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
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Commercial crew wraps up flight to space station
The Ax-2 flight was the second "private astronaut mission" chartered by Houston-based Axiom Space and sanctioned by NASA.
China launches replacement crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou-16 crew will replace three taikonauts who are wrapping up a six-month stay aboard the Chinese space station.
Virgin Galactic returns to space with successful sub-orbital test flight
The first crewed flight of Virgin's spaceplane in two years sets the stage for customers to begin flights to the edge of space in June.
Astronaut Peggy Whitson touts commercial spaceflight, private space stations
In an interview with CBS News, Peggy Whitson discusses her commercial visit to the International Space Station.
Russian cargo ship docks at space station amid commercial crew visit
The Ax-2 private astronaut mission, two cargo launches and multiple spacewalks highlight a busy early summer aboard space station.
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Summer music heats up 2023
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.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
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Home prices fall across U.S.
According to Redfin, the median home sale price in April was down roughly 4% from last year. That's a decline of nearly $18,000. This follows record-high prices during the pandemic. James Rodriguez, a senior real estate reporter at Insider, joins CBS News to discuss.
Black kids may be missing survivor benefits
CBS News has learned a majority of Black children who have lost a parent could be missing out on federal survivor payments. Kids who qualify are eligible to receive about three-quarters of their deceased parent's social security benefits. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more.
DeSantis to kick off 2024 campaign in Iowa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is kicking off his presidential campaign in Iowa Tuesday night. The trip comes after his presidential announcement on Twitter Spaces last week, which was delayed by technical issues. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.
150 days, 263 mass shootings reported in U.S.
Tuesday is the 150th day of 2023, and so far this year there have been 263 mass shootings -- incidents with 4 or more people shot -- reported in the U.S., with 327 victims killed. Both those figures are the highest ever recorded this early in a year. Adam Brown and David Pucino joined CBS News to discuss what's behind the statistics. Brown is the vice provost for research and associate professor of psychology at the New School; Pucino is the deputy chief counsel for the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
Asian Americans and mental health
According to the Asian American Foundation's 2023 survey, "one in two Asian Americans feel unsafe." And while current pressures add to the mental burden, cultural stigma is the primary reason why Asian Americans are hesitant to ask for help. Cindy Hsu, an anchor for CBS News New York, has become an advocate for breaking down these barriers.