Reporter retraces the night of Diane McIver's death

Legal affairs reporter Bill Rankin hosts a podcast called "Breakdown" about the Tex McIver case for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and is a "48 Hours" consultant on this case. Using a similar SUV, Rankin and "48 Hours"' Maureen Maher drove the route Dani Jo Carter and the McIvers took the night Tex shot Diane. Rankin chronicled that drive in an episode of "Breakdown." | | Case update: Tex McIver won his appeal for a new trial in 2022, the Georgia Supreme Court ruling that jurors should have been able to consider the lesser charge of misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter. On Jan. 26, 2024, he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in exchange for a prison sentence of eight years. With credit for time served, he could be released by mid-2025.

• Sep 14, 2018
• 3:08

The Last Ride Home

A wealthy labor lawyer shoots his high profile wife from the backseat of a car -- was it an accident or just plain murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher investigates. | | Case update: Tex McIver won his appeal for a new trial in 2022, the Georgia Supreme Court ruling that jurors should have been able to consider the lesser charge of misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter. On Jan. 26, 2024, he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in exchange for a prison sentence of eight years. With credit for time served, he could be released by mid-2025.

• Sep 15, 2018
• 43:39

Gun expert explains how McIver could have accidentally shot wife

Prosecutors say that Tex McIver must have meant to pull the trigger and shoot his wife Diane in the back. Why? Because it can take up to 12 pounds of finger pressure to pull the trigger of that gun. Watch as former Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Bert Davis uses two bags of flour t |o show "48 Hours"' Maureen Maher how it's possible to accidentally pull a trigger that requires that much finger pressure. | | Case update: Tex McIver won his appeal for a new trial in 2022, the Georgia Supreme Court ruling that jurors should have been able to consider the lesser charge of misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter. On Jan. 26, 2024, he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in exchange for a prison sentence of eight years. With credit for time served, he could be released by mid-2025.

• Sep 15, 2018
• 2:06

Tex McIver describes the moment he shot his wife

Two days after Diane McIver died from a gunshot wound in the back, Tex McIver, her husband of 11 years, spoke to Atlanta Police Department homicide detectives. Watch a part of the police interview where McIver explains why he asked for the gun and the moment the gun went off. | Case update: Tex McIver won his appeal for a new trial in 2022, the Georgia Supreme Court ruling that jurors should have been able to consider the lesser charge of misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter. On Jan. 26, 2024, he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in exchange for a prison sentence of eight years. With credit for time served, he could be released by mid-2025.

• Sep 14, 2018
• 3:03

Will Ravens or Lions reach Super Bowl?

The Baltimore Ravens will face the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend while the Detroit Lions will play against the San Francisco 49ers for the NFL conference championships. Which team will make it to the Super Bowl? Adam Vinatieri, a four-time Super Bowl champion, joins CBS News with his take on the final step before the biggest game of the season.

• Jan 26, 2024
• 4:48

Flag football soars in popularity

Flag football, an alternative to tackle football, is becoming increasingly popular. With its booming organized leagues and upcoming debut as an Olympic sport in 2028, CBS News' Kris Van Cleave looks into how athletes and coaches are propelling this sport into the spotlight.

• Jan 26, 2024
• 5:23

New data shows economy ended strong in 2023

New government data shows the economy ended 2023 on a stronger note than anticipated. With GDP growth rates exceeding forecasts in the last two quarters, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what these figures mean.

• Jan 26, 2024
• 4:07

Arrested after a miscarriage in Ohio

CBS News' Jericka Duncan speaks exclusively to Brittany Watts, the Ohio woman who was charged with a felony after she suffered a miscarriage. Warning: Some viewers may find the contents of this report disturbing.

• Jan 26, 2024
• 10:21

Road to Super Bowl 58

With only four teams left in the race for Super Bowl 58, the stakes couldn't be higher. The Ravens, Chiefs, 49ers and Lions are just two wins away from the ultimate prize in football. CBS Sports’ Jim Nantz joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the upcoming championship games.

• Jan 26, 2024
• 3:38

Trial of Michigan school shooter’s mom begins

Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of convicted Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, begins her trial on charges of involuntary manslaughter. Alongside her husband, James, who also faces charges and pleaded not guilty, this marks a significant legal proceeding. CBS News’ Elaine Quijano reports.

• Jan 26, 2024
• 1:56

Trump testifies in civil defamation trial

Former President Donald Trump testified yesterday in his civil defamation trial in New York, before a jury decides what damages he owes writer E. Jean Carroll. Meanwhile, the former president seems to be trying to kill a potential deal in the Senate to address illegal immigration at the Southern border. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.

• Jan 26, 2024
• 2:41

Some grounded Boeing MAX-9 cleared for use

Following a three-week grounding by the FAA due to a mid-flight door panel incident, Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 MAX-9 jets are set to resume flights today. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Jan 26, 2024
• 3:08

Lily Gladstone on historic Oscar nomination

Lily Gladstone joins "CBS Mornings" after her landmark Oscar nomination for Best Actress in "Killers of the Flower Moon," making history as the first Native American nominee in this category.

• Jan 25, 2024
• 7:24

Jon Stewart to return to "The Daily Show"

In a significant shake-up in late-night TV, Jon Stewart is set to make a grand return in hosting “The Daily Show” weekly in its upcoming season. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers has more.

• Jan 25, 2024
• 3:45

Opening arguments set for Jennifer Crumbley

In a groundbreaking legal case, Jennifer and James Crumbley stand trial for involuntary manslaughter linked to a 2021 high school shooting in Oxford, Michigan. Accused of neglecting warning signs before their son Ethan's deadly rampage, the trial marks the first instance of parents being charged in a school shooting tragedy. CBS News’ Elaine Quijano has more.

• Jan 25, 2024
• 2:53

Torrential rains hit southern states

As relentless rain batters most of the South, severe flooding is becoming an issue across Texas. The city of Houston is facing critical rescues as roads become submerged. CBS News’ Janet Shamlian reports.

• Jan 25, 2024
• 1:55

Author Antonia Hylton talks new book

Antonia Hylton's new book "Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum" takes a look at one of the country's last segregated asylums. Hylton spent a decade investigating the facility, which closed in 2004.

• Jan 24, 2024
• 5:04

Cam Newton and Brandon Marshall on live tour

Cam Newton and Brandon Marshall former NFL players, but off the field, they're connecting with audiences through their "I Am Iconic" live tour. The tour sparks raw conversations about mental health, sports and more. The duo join CBS Mornings to talk about the tour and its impact.

• Jan 24, 2024
• 7:20

Remembering CBS host Charles Osgood

Legendary broadcaster Charles Osgood was the host of "CBS Sunday Mornings" for decades and was the iconic voice behind the CBS radio show "The Osgood File." He died yesterday at the age of 91. Jane Pauley takes a look back at his incredible career.

• Jan 24, 2024
• 3:10

Dolly Parton talks new baking line

Dolly Parton is expanding her business empire in a partnership with baking company Duncan Hines. She appeared on CBS Mornings to talk the new line of breakfast treats, her latest Grammy nomination, and the collaborations she still hopes to do.

• Jan 24, 2024
• 5:43

U.S. strikes hit targets in Iraq and Yemen

The U.S. says it is using strikes on targets in Yemen to thwart attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea and strikes in Iraq to stop attacks on American forces in the Middle East. Charlie D’Agata is in Tel Aviv with more as the war between Israel and Hamas threatens to expand.

• Jan 24, 2024
• 2:16

Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals

On CBS Mornings Deals, lifestyle expert Elizabeth Werner shows us several items that might make your day a little brighter. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.

• Jan 23, 2024
• 4:07

Crystal Hefner on life in the Playboy Mansion

Crystal Hefner is speaking out for the first time about life and marriage inside the Playboy Mansion. She was married to Playboy founder Hugh Hefner for a decade and lived in the mansion until his death in 2017, but now in a new memoir, she says that relationship caused her to lose her identity. Crystal Hefner stops by "CBS Mornings" to talk about "Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself."

• Jan 23, 2024
• 5:38

Jill Schlesinger on college aid

Paying for college can be a daunting prospect for many. Families can use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to qualify for loans, grants, scholarships and work-study programs. The application has been revamped this year and is meant to be easier to use. Jill Schlesinger has more on the changes and what to know about the cost of college.

• Jan 23, 2024
• 3:21

Doctor fighting bias in health care releases memoir

Dr. Uché Blackstock is on a mission to fight bias and systemic racism in health care. In her new memoir "Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine," Blackstock reflects on the challenges she has faced in her career and the deep inequities in healthcare. Hear what she has to say, first on "CBS Mornings."

• Jan 23, 2024
• 6:45

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