Grandmother, 2 children among victims in quadruple homicide
Officers tried to stop a person fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed in vehicle, which led to a gun battle
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Police: Mom shoots man trying to steal car with kids inside
The mother told CBS DFW she had left her children, 2 and 4, in her SUV while she ran inside a convenience store
Walmart shooting hero recalls stopping gunman
A gunman wounded three people during a carjacking attempt in Tumwater, Washington, on Sunday. But he was stopped thanks to the brave actions of a pastor and EMT who was also armed. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Video shows girl jumping from moving vehicle during carjacking
The 11-year-old girl was inside the vehicle at the time it was carjacked in an Illinois gas station parking lot
Video shows girl escape carjacking
Dramatic video released by police in Aurora, Ill. shows an 11-year-old girl jumping from a moving car to escape a carjacking May 4.
Suspect who killed officer in custody
A four-day nationwide manhunt for fugitive John Williams has ended. Police say Williams killed Somerset County, Maine, Sheriff's Cpl. Eugene Cole and then stole his police cruiser and used it carry out a robbery at a convenience store. Nikki Battiste reports.
3 men sentenced in deadly New Jersey mall carjacking
Dustin Friedland was killed in front of his wife after his Range Rover was carjacked by four men in 2013
Alleged carjacking ends in water rescue, witnesses say
The suspect allegedly drove about three blocks and jumped the curb on River Terrace before getting out of the cab and dropping the keys in the street, witnesses said
Police: Carjackers kill activist in front of toddler daughter
Police say Gerard Grandzol was trying to get his 2-year-old daughter out of his car when he was shot twice in the head
"48 Hours: NCIS:" The haunting murders of Lea Anne Brown and Michael Patten
Two people shot dead execution style -- who wanted them dead? It's a case real-life agents of NCIS can't forget
Verdict for getaway driver in deadly mall carjacking
Dustin Friedland was fatally shot in front of his wife during the 2013 carjacking at a New Jersey mall
Grandmother gunned down, left to die after carjacking
The woman's ex-husband and four children are desperate for answers into how a routine trip to the store ended so tragically
Carjacked woman reveals how she escaped from car trunk
Police are still searching for the suspect who they say kidnapped 25-year-old Brittany Diggs at gunpoint outside her apartment in Birmingham, Alabama, last Tuesday
"Stay with me": Widow recounts husband's carjacking death
In emotional testimony, a widow described how her husband was shot in the head in front of her in a New Jersey mall parking lot
Tucson mayor carjacked at gunpoint, police say
Police said Mayor Jonathan Rothschild was not injured, and Rothschild said in an interview Saturday night that his car had been found
Police arrest suspect wanted for stealing car with kids inside
Heart-pounding moments unfolded when a mother unloading things from her car in Baltimore left it running with her kids inside
Wild Phoenix freeway carjacking suspect shot, police say
The suspect carjacked a driver at gunpoint,then wounded two people and tried to commandeer other cars to get away before being shot
Struggle between carjacking suspect, cops ends in death
Man believed to be homeless allegedly stole parking enforcement officer's vehicle in Southern California
Mayor of town where Trayvon Martin died carjacked outside home
Jeff Triplett said he had a gun shoved in his mouth after three men approached; they stole his wallet and Mercedez
Baby missing after carjacking found abandoned
The Detroit infant was inside a running car with her father inside a nearby store Monday when someone drove off with the car
Woman accused in deadly crime spree denied bond
Police said Kristie Nesby first robbed a dry cleaning business, before driving into a 75-year-old pedestrian who later died
Cop suspected in Md. shooting shows no remorse, police say
Eulalio Tordil, a federal police officer, accused of fatally shooting his estranged wife; police describe nearby shootings as failed carjackings
Cops: 4-year-old found unharmed after carjacking
Suspects allegedly stole a vehicle with a child still in the backseat; she was later found unharmed
Police: Suspect raped men met on Jack'd dating app
Elazar Withers is accused of crime spree that began with the carjacking of one victim, and continued with the robbing and raping of two others
Man kills alleged robber responding to Craigslist ad
After responding to a Colorado man's online ad, two suspects allegedly tried to take the man's SUV, but the man shot at the vehicle, killing one alleged robber
Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
The phone call comes weeks after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukraine's president in the Oval Office.
DOJ may invoke state secrets privilege in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
The Justice Department accused the judge in the case of continuing to "beat a dead horse" to pry "legally immaterial facts" from the government.
More law enforcement agencies stop reselling guns to prevent use in crimes
The shift comes after an investigation by The Trace, CBS News, and Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting linked former police guns to crimes.
Retired Israeli general says Gaza strikes will mean more dead hostages
As Israel's renewed strikes kill hundreds in Gaza, a retired Israeli general says the assault will mean "more hostages dead," too.
Stocks drift higher as investors await Fed decision on interest rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's face tough challenge — offering anchor to investors in a sea of uncertainty.
Feeling anti-social? You're not alone. But here's why it could hurt your health.
Loneliness can impact both your mental and physical health. Here's what to know, according to experts.
Hunter accused of killing endangered mother bear claims self-defense
Andre Rives was boar-hunting in 2021 when a female bear nicknamed Caramelles attacked him. "She was eating my leg," he said. "I reloaded my rifle and fired."
Man who stole 18-carat golden toilet from English palace convicted
A thief who stole a golden toilet worth over $6 million from an English palace has been convicted, along with an accomplice in the 2019 heist.
The Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived
With the first licenses for providing psychedelic mushrooms issued in Colorado, excitement and questions build about the fungi's potential, affordability and safety.
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DOJ may invoke state secrets privilege in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
The Justice Department accused the judge in the case of continuing to "beat a dead horse" to pry "legally immaterial facts" from the government.
More law enforcement agencies stop reselling guns to prevent use in crimes
The shift comes after an investigation by The Trace, CBS News, and Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting linked former police guns to crimes.
Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
The phone call comes weeks after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukraine's president in the Oval Office.
Stocks drift higher as investors await Fed decision on interest rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's face tough challenge — offering anchor to investors in a sea of uncertainty.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
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Stocks drift higher as investors await Fed decision on interest rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's face tough challenge — offering anchor to investors in a sea of uncertainty.
Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.
How close are we to a recession, and how will we know when we get there?
Here's how economists identify a recession, and where the U.S. economy currently stands amid market turmoil caused by tariff threats.
FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Amazon sues feds over having to recall products made by other sellers
Amazon sues safety regulator, denying liability for hundreds of thousands potentially dangerous or defective products sold on its platform.
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DOJ may invoke state secrets privilege in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
The Justice Department accused the judge in the case of continuing to "beat a dead horse" to pry "legally immaterial facts" from the government.
Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
The phone call comes weeks after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukraine's president in the Oval Office.
Judge temporarily blocks EPA's effort to cancel $20 billion in climate grants
Many grant recipients were scrambling to cover basic operating costs without the grant money — and were on the verge of furloughing staff and potentially closing their businesses — due to the freezing and termination of funds.
Mahmoud Khalil makes first public statement since his detention by ICE
In his first public statement since being detained by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement and sent to Louisiana, Mahmoud Khalil described himself as a "political prisoner."
Trump administration releases new trove of JFK assassination files
One professor said this JFK assassination files release is "certainly the most useful" of any so far "because of the redactions being removed."
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Feeling anti-social? You're not alone. But here's why it could hurt your health.
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The Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived
With the first licenses for providing psychedelic mushrooms issued in Colorado, excitement and questions build about the fungi's potential, affordability and safety.
FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Immediate access to test results "comes with some wrinkles," doctor says
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why immediate access to test results "is a great idea," but notes "it comes with some wrinkles."
John Green on why "Everything Is Tuberculosis"
You may think tuberculosis is an antique disease — something that happens somewhere else, in the past, or in a distant place. But tuberculosis is the most deadly infectious disease in the world. Author John Green joins to discuss his new non-fiction book "Everything Is Tuberculosis."
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Retired Israeli general says Gaza strikes will mean more dead hostages
As Israel's renewed strikes kill hundreds in Gaza, a retired Israeli general says the assault will mean "more hostages dead," too.
Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
The phone call comes weeks after a disastrous meeting between President Trump and Ukraine's president in the Oval Office.
Man who stole 18-carat golden toilet from English palace convicted
A thief who stole a golden toilet worth over $6 million from an English palace has been convicted, along with an accomplice in the 2019 heist.
Istanbul mayor, a key rival of Turkey's President Erdogan, is arrested
Critics say the arrest of Istanbul's mayor is part of a mounting crackdown by Turkey's president to silence all dissent.
Russia strikes Ukraine hospital hours after Trump speaks with Putin
Hours after Trump said Putin had agreed to halt attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, air raid sirens rang out and a drone hit a hospital in eastern Ukraine.
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Whitney Cummings on turning postpartum struggles into comedy
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls," returns for another year of her "Big Baby" tour, blending sharp humor with her new experiences as a mother.
Annaleigh Ashford on the true story behind new series "Happy Face"
Tony award-winner Annaleigh Ashford spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the new true crime series "Happy Face," preparing for her role and advocacy for victims' families.
Daniel Stern on his career, new book
From "Home Alone" to "City Slickers," Daniel Stern has been a Hollywood staple for decades. In his new book, "Home and Alone," he shares personal stories about his biggest roles, career highs, and lessons learned.
Annaleigh Ashford on "Happy Face"
Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford takes on the real-life story of Melissa Moore in Happy Face, a Paramount+ true crime drama about a woman who discovers her father is a notorious serial killer. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the gripping series and working alongside Dennis Quaid.
Whitney Cummings on comedy, motherhood
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls" and star of "Whitney," is back on the road for the second year of her "Big Baby" tour. Fresh off welcoming her first child, she brings her unfiltered take on motherhood and everyday life to the stage.
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China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.
Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
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.
Inside Google's Gemma 3 AI model
Google says its new Gemma 3 AI model can tackle more challenges while using just one GPU. Emilia David, senior AI reporter for VentureBeat, joined CBS News to discuss the new product.
Breaking down Microsoft new quantum chip
Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum computing chip, claiming it created an entirely new state of matter to make it possible. Experts say the technology could revolutionize problem-solving, from drug discovery to climate solutions, processing calculations in minutes that would take traditional computers septillions of years. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor of Wired, has more.
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Astronauts return after extended space stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule after their original 8-day mission turned into more than nine months at the International Space Station. As they celebrate with their families, their next challenge will be adjusting to the pull of gravity on Earth.
Webb telescope's images of exoplanets "stunned researchers," NASA says
The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.
Fusion energy: Unlocking the power of the stars
Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume. Correspondent Ben Tracy visits the National Ignition Facility, in Livermore, Calif., where the largest laser ever built is used as part of the process; and Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts, where super-heated plasma burns around 180 million degrees Fahrenheit.
Fusion energy: Unlocking the power of the stars
Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume.
See pictures of the total lunar eclipse and "Blood Worm Moon"
Pictures of the "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse, show the full moon looking red in the night sky.
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Man who stole 18-carat golden toilet from English palace convicted
A thief who stole a golden toilet worth over $6 million from an English palace has been convicted, along with an accomplice in the 2019 heist.
Woman pleads guilty to selling and mailing drug-soaked papers
The recipients of the drug-soaked papers would not have been able to feel the drug's effects through the paper, an expert said.
Armed men seen targeting group searching for relatives at cartel site
Men claiming to be Jalisco cartel members questioned the motivations of the searchers who said they had found clothing, shoes and charred bones at a ranch.
Two found guilty in 2022 Texas smuggling attempt that resulted in 53 migrant deaths
Two men charged after 53 immigrants died in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning have been found guilty.
Hollywood director charged with defrauding Netflix out of $11 million
Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing the film "47 Ronin," is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly spending millions meant to fund a Netflix sci-fi series.
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Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
Astronauts exit SpaceX capsule
The SpaceX capsule carrying Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams opened and its crew members exited after landing on Earth. This was their first time back on Earth after 286 days in space. Crew-9 mission members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov also left the spacecraft. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn and CBS News' Bill Harwood have more.
NASA astronauts splashdown off Florida coast
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams landed on Earth on Tuesday, splashing down off the coast of Florida. This ended the Starliner astronauts' mission which lasted over nine months on the International Space Station. CBS News' Bill Harwood, former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn, and CBS News' Mark Strassmann break it down.
NASA astronauts return after 286 days in space
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday evening after months of delays. Williams and Wilmore piloted Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station in June 2024, but mechanical failures turned what was supposed to be an eight-day trip into a 286-day stay. CBS News' John Dickerson anchors a special report.
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Trump says call with Zelenskyy was very good
President Trump held a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday morning that he described in a social media post as very good. Mr. Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin Tuesday as the administration pushes for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more.
Details on latest Israeli strikes across Gaza
Israel launched new strikes in Gaza Tuesday night with the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry saying a U.N. site was attacked. Israel's military has denied striking a U.N. compound. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest on the war and Andrew Borene, senior fellow at the National Security Institute at George Mason University, joins CBS News with analysis.
Judge blocks transgender military service ban
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a ban on transgender people serving in the military. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Previewing the Fed's interest rate decision
The Federal Reserve will announce its latest interest rate decision Wednesday afternoon. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports on what to expect.
Trump, Putin discuss ceasefire in Ukraine
President Trump had a phone call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. Russia did not agree to a 30-day ceasefire that is supported by Ukraine and instead made its own proposal. Meanwhile, the two countries continue to trade strikes. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.