Murder in the Parking Garage
A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
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Blood in the Sand
Two teens killed on the same California beach six years apart. DNA on one of the victims leads to two suspects -- one of them worked for the police. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates.
Ten years ago, we met an autistic high schooler named Jason McElwain, or JMac
Ten years ago, we met an autistic high schooler named Jason McElwain, or JMac. He became an overnight sensation when his story of basketball triumph went viral. Since then, he's done well for himself -- he even wrote a book about his life. Steve Hartman went back to visit JMac, On the Road.
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. CASE UPDATE: On July 23, 2025, Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to four life sentences without the possibility of parole after he pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022.
Nancy Giles gets the scoop on a summer tradition
The most welcome visitor in any neighborhood is the driver of a refrigerated truck loaded with tempting frozen treats. Nancy Giles gets the scoop on a summer tradition.
It opened in 1935, billed back then as the world's largest cafeteria
It opened in 1935, billed back then as the world's largest cafeteria. Following decades of decay and declining business, Clifton's is getting more than a fresh coat of paint. Restaurateur and developer Andrew Meieran has had a crush on Clifton's for the longest time and now he's turning it into the go-to spot for comfort food. Lee Cowan reports on the resurrection of a classic Downtown Los Angeles eatery.
For generations, bakeries in Racine, Wis., have baked the pretzel-shaped kringle, a Danish pastry which has become the signature treat of the Badger State
For generations, bakeries in Racine, Wis., have baked the pretzel-shaped kringle, a Danish pastry which has become the signature treat of the Badger State. Vinita Nair reports on the traditions and love that go into making each kringle.
For weeks, the sale of a ghost town generated hype and fear about its future
For weeks, the sale of a ghost town generated hype and fear about its future. The village of Johnsonville died along with its owner 20 years ago. Some say the remains are haunted by the man. Michelle Miller takes a look at the town's past and what many hope could breathe new life into the area.
In 1903 the Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville, successfully flew a heavier-than-air powered machine
In 1903 the Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville, successfully flew a heavier-than-air powered machine. The story of these aviation pioneers is now told in a new book. Rita Braver spoke with the author, historian David McCullough.
It was an aviation pioneer, and became a symbol of America during the Golden Age of air travel
It was an aviation pioneer, and became a symbol of America during the Golden Age of air travel. But while Pan Am no longer flies the friendly skies, many of the women who proudly wore the Pan Am uniform talked with Conor Knighton about the glory days - when flying was glamorous, complete with gourmet food on board.
The Great Brain Robbery
Economic espionage sponsored by the Chinese government is costing U.S. corporations hundreds of billions of dollars and more than two million jobs. Lesley Stahl reports.
Jade Janks and the Secret Photos
A woman discovers explicit photos of herself on her stepfather’s computer. Soon after, he’s found dead. Jade is a likely suspect, but did she do it? "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
The Pact
A 15-year-old boy goes to a dance and never returns. Teen killers keep a secret for 40 years – until one of them cracks. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
Stolen art in famous heist located?
Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has doubled its reward to $10 million to help solve the biggest art heist in history. Thieves made off with 13 masterpieces 27 years ago, and the stolen artwork is valued at around half-a-billion dollars. Seth Doane spoke to the art investigator who claims he knows where the art is today.
Dozens of barrels and bottles of stolen, rare Kentucky bourbon have been recovered
Dozens of barrels and bottles of stolen, rare Kentucky bourbon have been recovered. Investigators say they've busted the alleged crime ring behind the notorious 2013 top-shelf liquor heist. Anna Werner reports on the story she's been following for almost two years.
CBS News is also learning that police may have passed up a chance to catch the burglars in the act
Police in London released surveillance video showing the men who pulled off a shocking jewelry heist over Easter weekend. CBS News is also learning that police may have passed up a chance to catch the burglars in the act. Charlie D'Agata reports from New Scotland Yard, London's police headquarters.
Shawn Henry, former executive assistant director of the FBI, talks about how the government is studying thieves' methods to protect America's nuclear arsenal
Shawn Henry, former executive assistant director of the FBI and head of the security company CrowdStrike, talks to Jeff Glor and Vinita Nair about how the government is studying thieves' methods to protect America's nuclear arsenal.
The FBI made a string of arrests in a famous 1978 robbery at JFK Airport, in New York
The FBI made a string of arrests in a famous 1978 robbery at JFK Airport, in New York. Charlie Rose reports.
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.
Hannibal Unmasked
"48 Hours:" Three young women murdered and the hunt for a serial killer named Hannibal. Harold Dow reports.
Sun City, Arizona, has seven swimming pools, eight golf courses, and 40,000 residents
Sun City, Arizona, has seven swimming pools, eight golf courses, and 40,000 residents. One thing it doesn't have -- children. Sun City is the country's oldest active age-restricted retirement community. Conor Knighton sits down with a few of the residents to discuss their experience.
The Last Vaquitas
You would think the most endangered sea mammal in the world would be a cause célèbre but, as Sharyn Alfonsi reports, that's not the case with the vaquita.
Who Wanted Nicki Lenway Dead?
A crime scene investigator is gunned down in broad daylight. The harrowing scene is captured on surveillance video. Who pulled the trigger? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Sole Survivor
A young girl plays dead to live through a shooting that destroyed her family -- and describes her remarkable story of survival. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
"48 Hours" Live to Tell: Trafficked
A 15-year-old runs away in search of love only to be held captive by a sex trafficker and Ashton Kutcher opens up about what he’s doing to stop kids from being exploited. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports. | CASE UPDATE: On Sept. 14, 2023, Ashton Kutcher resigned as chairman of the board at Thorn. It followed public criticism after Kutcher wrote a letter of support for former costar Danny Masterson, who was convicted on two charges of rape. In his resignation letter, Kutcher expressed regret for questioning the victims’ experiences and reaffirmed his commitment to Thorn’s mission.
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Oil prices surge as Trump suggests U.S. fees on Strait of Hormuz
Trump's declaration that the U.S. will control the Strait of Hormuz and charge fees on cargo has sparked a second day of oil price rises.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine wasn't intended target of warrant, lawmakers say
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
New York temporarily bans construction on new data centers
There will be a one-year pause on building new data centers across New York to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
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Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
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Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
Climbers found dead in Italian Alps week after going missing
The two climbers had not made contact since leaving a mountain refuge on July 9, according to authorities.
Music group "still shocked" after bandmates killed in small plane crash
Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends who were killed when a small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people.
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States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
Police chase goes through Ohio golf course
Video from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows the chaotic chase through a golf course for a suspect wanted in a stabbing last week in Ohio. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Investigating police shootings of bystanders
A CBS News investigation found that no federal agency is tracking police shootings of innocent bystanders, making it difficult to hold officers accountable. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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U.S., Iran battle over Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran have traded strikes for the third night in a row and the U.S. used an explosive sea drone or the first time to attack an Iranian port. Meanwhile, President Trump has claimed the U.S. will control the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% fee on cargo. Weijia Jiang reports.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine
There's a demand for answers after a Colombian immigrant was shot and killed by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. An official says the man was not the target of an operation. Lilia Luciano reports.
Eye Opener: Protests over ICE shooting
Protesters gather in Maine to demand answers after a man was fatally shot by ICE. Plus, President Trump says the U.S. will charge a 20% fee to use the Strait of Hormuz. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
They Left NYC for a $13,000 House in Italy
Cassandra and her husband made headlines after leaving New York City to buy a home in rural Italy for just $13,000. She breaks down what motivated the move, how she's adjusted to life in a tiny mountain town, embraced a lower-cost lifestyle and whether trading the conventional American dream for a simpler life abroad was worth it. Plus, Jill and Mark explain what SpaceX's inclusion in Nasdaq index funds actually means for investors, and why one TikToker's recommended tax loophole is complete nonsense.
Surviving members of Da Pond Band discuss crash
Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends and bandmates who were killed when a small plane operated by Flamingo Air crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing all 10 people on board.