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The Ring: The Murder of Patrick De La Cerda
An undelivered engagement ring leads to murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
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Yosemite wildfire forces evacuations; Funeral for Vietnam veteran draws crowds from across Midwest
Boris Johnson's long goodbye
Prime Minister Boris Johnson stepped down on Thursday but the actual transfer of power may come as late as September. CBS senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata looks at the fallout and what's next for the United Kingdom.
Singer Chelsea Cutler gets candid
Singer, songwriter and producer Chelsea Cutler broke onto the music scene in 2017. Since then, the 25-year-old has had several hit albums, reached more than 2 billion streams on Spotify and was listed on Forbes 30 under 30 in music this year. Jamie Yuccas caught up with Cutler for a candid conversation about her rise to fame, music, mental health and identity.
Mississippi's last abortion clinic closes
A Mississippi law that bans most abortions went into effect, closing the state's only abortion clinic. It's the same clinic that was at the heart of the Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Biden presents Medal of Freedom to Biles, others
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 17 extraordinary Americans, including Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, Gabby Giffords and the civil rights attorney who represented Rosa Parks. Jericka Duncan shares more.
Report: Uvalde officer missed chance to shoot gunman
An Uvalde officer had the gunman in his sight before the shooter entered a school and killed 21 people, according to a new report. The officer asked a supervisor for permission to shoot, but never received it. Janet Shamlian reports.
Christian Siriano on his rise to the top
Acclaimed fashion designer Christian Siriano sits down with CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini to discuss his career and why representation in fashion matters.
Trump's White House counsel to speak with Jan. 6 panel
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has scheduled another public hearing for Tuesday. Meanwhile, former President Trump's White House counsel Pat Cipollone has agreed to testify. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Richmond police: Tip prevented possible mass shooting
Authorities in Richmond, Virginia, say they stopped a mass shooting that was planned for the Fourth of July thanks to a tip from a "hero citizen."
Jury finds man guilty of murdering Nipsey Hussle
A Los Angeles jury convicted Eric Holder of murder in the 2019 shooting death of Grammy-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle. Prosecutors said Holder shot Hussle 10 times.
Biden to Griner's wife: We're working on release
President Biden assured Brittney Griner's wife in a phone call that the U.S. is working to secure the WNBA star's released from Russia. Griner wrote to Mr. Biden asking that he not forget about her.
Boris Johnson faces growing pressure to resign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on the brink of a political downfall after several top cabinet ministers resigned. Ramy Inocencio has the details.
Stealth health risks of soccer examined
The family of professional soccer player Scott Vermillion says they learned about the warning signs of brain damage from head impacts too late. Vermillion was diagnosed with CTE after his death, making him the first public case in a U.S. professional player. Dr. Jon LaPook continues his look at the emerging evidence on CTE.
Survivors recount escaping parade shooting
Six of the seven people killed during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois have been identified by police. Adriana Diaz speaks to survivors who say they're shaken to the core.
Mother recounts escaping July 4 parade rampage
Adriana Diaz spoke with a mother of three young boys who was at the Highland Park parade with her family when a gunman opened fire. She described running from the gunfire and trying to protect her children from seeing the carnage.
Georgia prosecutor seeks testimony from Trump allies
The Georgia prosecutor looking into former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election results wants several Trump allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, to testify before the special grand jury investigating the scheme.
Death toll rises in July 4 parade mass shooting
The death toll rose to seven in the Highland Park parade shooting as police search for a motive. More details are emerging about the suspected gunman's previous encounters with police. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Independent probe to look into Akron police shooting
Eight Akron police officers involved in the deadly shooting of Jayland Walker are facing an independent state investigation in Ohio, a first for the department. Elise Preston reports.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam War vets
President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four U.S. Army soldiers for "incredible heroism" during the Vietnam War. David Martin shares more on the recipients.
Millions in path of severe storms and flash floods
More than 25 million Americans from Montana to South Carolina are in the path of severe thunderstorms, high winds and flash floods. Excessive heat warnings and advisories are in effect in the Great Plains and Midwest. Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren takes a look.
July 4 weekend marked by gun violence
The Fourth of July weekend became one of chaos and carnage amid a weekend of gun violence, including a mass shooting at a Highland Park, Illinois, parade. For many, the day to celebrate our freedoms is now the day they'll forever mourn a loved one.
Soccer star reveals brain health concerns
Retired soccer star Bruce Murray reveals evidence showing that his days on the field may have caused brain damage. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the latest research on CTE and why concussions are only partly at fault.
Jayland Walker shooting sparks protests
Protesters in Akron, Ohio, are calling for investigations and reform after police body cam videos show eight officers shooting an unarmed 25-year-old, Jayland Walker. He died at the scene with more than 60 gunshot wounds. Elise Preston reports.
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
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DHS offers undocumented migrants $3,000 if they self-deport by end of 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
The president's move angered Danish officials. Greenland is a Danish autonomous territory he's often expressed interest in obtaining.
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack.
Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
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DOJ faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited nature of the disclosures.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Plane makes emergency landing without pilot's help, in first use of "Autoland"
On Saturday, a plane landed at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport without a pilot's help.
Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
Rome introduces tourist fee for some Trevi fountain visitors
Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder.
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
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DOJ faces continued backlash over limited Epstein files release
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited nature of the disclosures.
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
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DHS offers undocumented migrants $3,000 if they self-deport by end of 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
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Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Flu cases surging nationwide
Flu cases are on the rise across the country with CDC data showing more than 4 million illnesses this season resulting in roughly 2,000 deaths, including two children. Dr. Benjamin Abella, chair of emergency medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, joined CBS News to discuss.
This professional Santa's dream of spreading holiday cheer fuels stroke recovery
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
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Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack.
12 bodies found outside Guatemala City linked to gang violence, officials say
At least 12 bodies were found in three days in a wooded area on the outskirts of Guatemala City, authorities said Sunday, linking the discovery to gang violence.
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Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Young People's Chorus of NYC: "Jolly Toyland"
To mark the Christmas season, "Sunday Morning" presents a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, of "Jolly Toyland," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez.
Young People's Chorus of NYC: "Deck the Halls"
"Sunday Morning" gifts to its viewers a Christmas tradition: a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City. They present "Deck the Halls," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez and Jim Papoulis.
Sean Ono Lennon on being caretaker of the legacy of John Lennon & Yoko Ono
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
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.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
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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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Video shows shoplifting suspect pulling gun
A video from an Ohio Walmart shows a shoplifting suspect pulling a gun on officers while being questioned in a security room. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports.
Trump targets more Venezuelan oil tankers
The Trump administration seized a second oil tanker near Venezuela and announced a third is being pursued, a U.S. official tells CBS News. This comes as lawmakers react to the Justice Department's release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Search underway for swimmer missing at Pacific Grove's Lovers Point in possible shark attack
Search efforts are underway in Pacific Grove after a swimmer went missing Sunday afternoon.
Khanna on full Epstein file release
Reps. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, and Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, who pushed for the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, said the problem with the release isn't that it's "taking too long" and but that Friday's release is a "slap in the face of survivors."
Police seek motive in deadly shootings
Authorities are seeking motive after the man responsible for the deadly shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"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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Teaching children gratitude during holidays
Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist and author, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss how parents can teach children gratitude during the holidays.
Russian general killed in car bombing
A Russian general was killed in a car bombing in Moscow on Monday, authorities said. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
U.S. pursues another oil tanker, source says
The U.S. is pursuing a third oil tanker near Venezuela, a U.S. official tells CBS News. Last week, President Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil vessels leaving or entering the country's waters. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.
Man brings carolers together from across U.S.
Nearly 40 years ago, Mike Pedersen fulfilled a lifelong dream to restore a pipe organ. Since then, he's hosted holiday carolers in the small town of Nora, South Dakota. The tradition is now drawing visitors from across the country. David Begnaud has more.
Lawmakers react to Epstein files redactions
Some Republican and Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the Justice Department's latest release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein after more than 500 pages were entirely blacked out, CBS News has found. Jake Rosen has the latest.