The Night of the Idaho Student Murders
The family of murdered student Kaylee Goncalves says they may have uncovered a connection between the suspect, their daughter, and Madison "Maddie" Mogen. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
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The Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
The bound bodies of four women are found along a desolate stretch of beach. Disturbing new details about the architect police say is a serial killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Authorities explain the evidence they say led them to Rex Heuermann
Dave Schaller told them that before his roommate Amber Costello went missing, he saw a man that looked like an “ogre," and had a Chevy Avalanche. Over a decade later, his description helped lead investigators to Rex Heuermann.
Libya death toll likely to rise after flooding
The collapse of two dams earlier this week sent a wall of water and mud several stories high that swept away about a quarter of the coastal Libyan city of Derna. The flooding has left thousands of people dead and countless more missing. Charlie D'Agata reports from Derna.
Ron DeSantis on Trump, 2024, and the issues
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss what's next for his 2024 campaign, how former President Donald Trump's legal troubles are impacting the race, his stance on China, North Korea and more.
"48 Hours" investigates Idaho student murders
A new "48 Hours" episode explores details of the night of Nov. 13, 2022, when four University of Idaho students were murdered in their home. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant joins CBS News to preview the episode and discuss his conversations with the families of Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle, two of the four victims.
Reneé Rapp on embracing her emotions
Singer & songwriter Reneé Rapp joins "CBS Mornings" in studio ahead of her world tour. Rapp reflects on her younger self and the power of embracing her emotions.
New owners excite Washington football fans
A group of owners, including NBA legend Magic Johnson, purchased the Washington Commanders in the off season and are hoping to return the team to its glory years. CBS News special correspondent James Brown spoke with the new owners and with Washington's mayor about her desire to have the team play at a new stadium in the city.
GM CEO defends position amid UAW strike
General Motors CEO Mary Barra joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the United Auto Workers strike. The union, representing 146,000 workers, did not reach a deal with Detroit's Big Three automakers, leading to the first strike against all three companies in the UAW's 88-year history.
Libya flooding kills more than 11,000
Thousands are reported dead in Libya in catastrophic flooding after two dams burst, washing away whole neighborhoods in Derna. CBS News' senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
"48 Hours" investigates Idaho student murders
"48 Hours" investigates the case against Bryan Kohberger for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. Kohberger is charged with killing Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. Peter Van Sant spoke with Steve and Kristi Goncalves, parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who share new details about the night of the murders and the investigation.
MGM Resorts hacked nationwide
Hotel and casino giant MGM Resorts International, which owns iconic Las Vegas properties such as the MGM Grand and the Bellagio, says it was hacked days ago. It comes as Caesar's Entertainment also says its systems were breached. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Las Vegas.
Matthew McConaughey on new children's book
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his debut children's picture book "Just Because." McConaughey shares how the inspiration came to him in the middle of the night, the life lessons he hopes kids and adults will learn, and the advice he gives his own kids.
The Brighton Ax Murder
A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Church bombing still fresh for survivor
Friday marks 60 years since the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, one of the darkest days of the civil rights struggle. Sarah Rudolph Collins, a 72-year-old survivor, tells CBS News about the struggles of living with the traumatic event. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
American caver on his near-death experience
Mark Dickey was rescued from thousands of feet underground in Turkey after he fell gravely ill. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio speaks to Dickey in his hospital room where he explains why exploring the extremes of the Earth is his calling.
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Josh Duhamel on the new "Buddy Games" show
Friendships are challenged and rivalries are sparked when six groups of friends compete for the top prize on the new competition reality show, "Buddy Games." Host, creator and executive producer Josh Duhamel shares what it takes to become the "Buddy Games" champion ahead of the Sept. 14 premiere on CBS.
Auto workers prepare to strikes
Nearly 150,000 U.S. auto workers are prepared to strike Thursday night if their union doesn't reach a deal with Detroit's Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. If United Auto Workers initiates a strike, the union will strike at a limited number of plants, but union leaders say that will grow if there's no movement in contract talks. Senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from the Detroit Auto Show.
Bon Appétit's 2023 Best New Restaurants
Bon Appétit restaurant editor Elazar Sontag joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their list of the best new restaurants in the country that opened this year.
Training with an elite Secret Service unit
For our "Pushing the Limits" series, we look at what it takes to become a member of the United States Secret Service. "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson travels to Maryland to see what it takes to train with one of the most elite law enforcement agencies in the world.
Judge halts New Mexico governor's gun order
A federal judge temporarily halted a 30-day order from New Mexico's governor suspending the right to carry firearms in the state's largest metro area. The move by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham sparked bipartisan protests in Albuquerque. CBS News' Lana Zak spoke to one protester who feels the need to carry a gun to protect her family after her son was fatally shot.
Water beads recalled after death reported
About 52,000 Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Buffalo Games LLC announced Thursday. One infant death has been reported linked to the beads, which are designed to expand when in contact with water.
Bernie Taupin, Elton John lyricist, on memoir
Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to many of Elton John's most beloved songs, including "Your Song," "I'm Still Standing," "Tiny Dancer" and "Candle in the Wind." Taupin joins "CBS Mornings" to share details about his new memoir, "Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me," how the duo worked together in the early days and the song he is most proud of.
Sean Penn on new Ukraine war documentary
Sean Penn joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new documentary "Superpower" about the war in Ukraine. Penn, who was with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the bunker of the presidential palace on the evening of Russia's invasion, describes how the president changed that day. "It felt like he was born for this," Penn said.
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Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
House passes GOP health care bill without ACA subsidy extension
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Witnesses' description of Brown shooter matches person of interest, police say
As the search entered its fifth day, authorities have so far been unable to identify a person of interest in the shooting that killed two students and wounded nine others over the weekend.
Democrats' push to limit boat strikes and attacks on Venezuela fails in House
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
Dan Bongino leaving post as FBI deputy director next month
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.
Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to toss out her conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell asked a federal judge on Wednesday to vacate her 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges, just two days before the federal government is expected to release a massive trove of documents on Jeffrey Epstein.
CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
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U.S. government admits fault in deadly midair collision that killed 67 near D.C.
The Justice Department said in court filings that an Army Black Hawk helicopter and air traffic controller may be at fault for the deadly crash.
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Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
Meg Ryan honors Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
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Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back
Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close.
Recalled ice cream sold nationwide could contain "small stones," FDA says
The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
How will the stock market perform in 2026? Wall Street pros weigh in.
Wall Street analysts expect another strong year in stocks in 2026, propelled by continued AI sector gains and additional Fed interest-rate cuts.
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Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to toss out her conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell asked a federal judge on Wednesday to vacate her 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges, just two days before the federal government is expected to release a massive trove of documents on Jeffrey Epstein.
Judge blocks ICE from requiring lawmakers to provide notice before jail visits
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
U.S. government lawsuit accuses Virgin Islands of obstructing Americans' gun rights
A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back
Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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U.S. government lawsuit accuses Virgin Islands of obstructing Americans' gun rights
A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Democrats' push to limit boat strikes and attacks on Venezuela fails in House
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
U.K. police tout "more assertive" approach to antisemitism at protests
After Bondi Beach attack, Britain's two biggest police forces indicate they will arrest people who use "phrases causing fear in Jewish communities."
Arctic temperatures rising twice as fast as elsewhere, NOAA report says
Temperatures in the Arctic continue to follow a long-term warming trend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Funerals begin for Bondi Beach attack victims: "It's our 7th of October"
The suspect in the Bondi Beach terror attack is charged in a hospital after waking from a coma, as Sydney's Jewish community mourns "our 7th of October."
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Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Meg Ryan honors Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
OpenAI, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
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.
Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Police call for public help in Brown probe
The manhunt for the gunman who killed two students and wounded nine others at Brown University last weekend is now in its fifth day. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest from Providence, Rhode Island.
Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Nick Reiner makes first court appearance
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on Wednesday since being arrested for the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Police ask public for footage in Brown manhunt
Investigators remain stymied in the hunt for the Brown University gunman. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Officials give update on Brown shooting manhunt
Officials gave an update Wednesday on the investigation into the Brown University shooting. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Anna Schecter have the latest.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Takeaways from Trump's year-end address
President Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Wednesday night in a speech looking back on the first 11 months of his second term. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join with analysis. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins to unpack Mr. Trump's remarks further.
Trump delivers year-end address to nation
President Trump delivered a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday night, touting the administration's actions during the first 11 months of his second term and outlining his goals for the next three years. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell anchors a special report.
Measles entrenching in U.S., doctor says
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening with 138 cases reported in the state. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Dr. Céline Gounder have more.
Iowans mourn National Guardsmen killed in Syria
President Trump participated in a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday, honoring two members of the Iowa National Guard and an interpreter who were killed in Syria last weekend. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more from Iowa City.