Costa Rica soccer player eaten by crocodile in front of horrified onlookers
Jesús "Chucho" Alberto López Ortiz was killed by a crocodile after jumping into Costa Rica's Cañas River as horrified witnesses looked on.
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At least 46 Honduran women killed in prison riot, police official says
Officials said gangs were responsible for the violence, and often wield broad control inside the country's prisons.
The Dish: Rob Pronk at Gourmet Cafe
Twenty-four years ago, Dutch native Rob Pronk visited Belize — and never left. He opened his own restaurant and hotel there, and now whips up fantastic meals at the Gourmet Cafe. Jeff Glor traveled to get a taste of his creations.
At least 12 killed, dozens hurt in stampede at El Salvador soccer match
"El Salvador is in mourning," said a statement from the press office of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, which confirmed that at least 12 people were dead.
GOP-led states call for end to DACA program
Nine Republican-led states have asked a federal judge in Texas to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins John Dickerson with the latest.
Influx of migrants expected as Title 42 ends
A D.C. appeals court declined to delay the end of the Title 42 border policy, which will end on Dec. 21 if the Supreme Court does not step in. Ruben Garcia, director of Annunciation House, discusses how his organization helps migrants as they cross into the U.S.
Supreme Court to hear immigration policy case
The nation's highest court is being asked to decide how much leeway a president has on policy that hasn't been specifically spelled out by Congress. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with James Romoser, editor of SCOTUSblog, about the facts of this case.
Microsoft and Sony in corporate battle over Call of Duty access
Blockbuster shooting game is center of tug-of-war over Microsoft's pending $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard.
Hurricane Roslyn makes landfall in Mexico, but steers clear of beach resorts
The storm slammed into a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's Pacific coast between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan Sunday morning.
Migrant survivors of West Texas shooting detained by ICE
At least seven migrants were detained three weeks after twin brothers shot at them in West Texas, claiming they mistook them for wild hogs.
Record number of unaccompanied migrant children entered U.S. shelters in 2022
The record number of unaccompanied children processed by federal officials in fiscal year 2022 is part of a broader, unprecedented influx of migrants along the southern border.
At least 28 killed as Julia tears through Central America
Former hurricane Julia has dissipated, but is drenching Guatemala and El Salvador with rain after reemerging in the Pacific.
Julia makes landfall as Category 1 storm in Nicaragua
Julia had dipped to tropical storm force by early afternoon Sunday.
Hurricane Julia bears down on Central America, could bring heavy rain, flooding
Julia could bring "life-threatening flash floods and mudslides" to several Central American countries and Southern Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Julia could hit Nicaragua and Colombian islands as hurricane
Julia is expected to bring heavy rainfall to several Central American countries, with the risk of "life-threatening flash floods and mudslides," according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
Mexico arrests retired general in case of 43 missing students
Mexican authorities have arrested a retired general and three other members of the army for their alleged connection to the disappearance of 43 students in southern Mexico in 2014.
At least 9 dead, 20 injured in stampede at Guatemala concert
Videos shared on social media show concert attendees piled on top of one another after being trampled, as a large crowd rushed to exit the venue.
Ancient skeleton found in cave in Mexico threatened by train project
A cave-diving archaeologist on Mexico's Caribbean coast says another prehistoric human skeleton has been found in a cave system that was flooded as seas rose 8,000 years ago.
Mother who searched Mexico for missing son's remains is abducted and killed
Volunteer search teams, usually made up of mothers of Mexico's more than 100,000 missing people, want to find the bodies of their loved ones to mourn and properly bury them.
Murder suspect found in El Salvador after six-year-long manhunt
Raymond McLeod was on the U.S. Marshals Service's 15 Most Wanted list when he was arrested in El Salvador.
2 "lucha libre" wrestlers allegedly killed by Mexican cartel
Photos circulated on social media of a banner signed by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel that was found near one of the bodies.
New allegations emerge in 2014 disappearance of 43 students in Mexico
A Mexican official says six of the 43 college students "disappeared" in 2014 were allegedly kept alive in a warehouse for days then turned over to the local army commander who ordered them killed.
Mexico's ex-AG charged with mishandling probe into disappearance of 43 students
The office of the current attorney general said Murillo Karam was charged with torture, official misconduct and forced disappearance.
Border official: U.S. strives for "fair and equitable" treatment of migrants
"Our goal certainly is to be able to process all vulnerable populations in a fair and equitable way," U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus told CBS News.
Drought-stricken Arizona and Nevada to get less water from Colorado River
The move came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further.
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At least 6 dead after severe storms, tornadoes hit Tennessee
At least 23 others were treated at local hospitals in northern Tennessee's Montgomery County, officials said.
Penn president resigns after controversial congressional hearing on antisemitism
The presidents of both Harvard and MIT have also received significant criticism for their testimony as well.
State Department circumvents Congress, approves sale of ammo to Israel
The move comes as President Biden's request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress.
Shohei Ohtani signs record deal with Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani agreed to a record-breaking $700 million,10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the AP reported.
John Whitmire wins closely-watched Houston mayor's race
The Democratic state senator defeated longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the mayoral runoff election.
Legislation giving nature the same rights as humans gaining traction
Panama recently approved a nationwide law giving nature rights, allowing people to defend ecosystems in a court of law.
House explosion in upstate New York leaves 1 dead
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul reported that prior to the explosion, New York State Electric & Gas personnel were "on site responding to a reported gas odor."
Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Convicted Air Force major blames wife for fight that led to her death
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
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House explosion in upstate New York leaves 1 dead
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul reported that prior to the explosion, New York State Electric & Gas personnel were "on site responding to a reported gas odor."
Convicted Air Force major blames wife for fight that led to her death
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
Key evidence in the disappearance and death of Andreen McDonald
What Air Force Major Andre McDonald says happened in the days surrounding his wife's death.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy despite team's struggles
Jayden Daniels became the first player since 2016 to win the Heisman despite his team not playing for a conference championship.
First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
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Lobbying group overstated how much shoplifting hurt retailers
The National Retail Federation retracted an earlier estimate of the losses stores suffer at the hands of criminal rings.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour crosses billion-dollar mark, setting record
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Amazon says scammers stole millions through phony product returns
International ring breached Amazon's internal systems and bribed its employees, the e-commerce giant alleges in lawsuit.
The U.S. states where homeowners gained — and lost — equity in 2023
Although home prices have continued to rise across much of the U.S., homeowners in some states saw their home equity shrink.
Think twice before scanning a QR code — here's why
More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.
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State Department circumvents Congress, approves sale of ammo to Israel
The move comes as President Biden's request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress.
GOP presidential candidates weigh in on January debate participation
More Republican presidential debates will be held next month, but it's not clear which major candidates will be appearing.
Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Expert witnesses for Trump's defense billed almost $900,000 each
One expert witness for Trump's defense said he was paid $877,500 by the Trump Organization and Trump's Save America PAC.
Judge approves settlement barring revival of family separation policy
While on the 2024 campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out reinstating his infamous border separation policy.
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Texas Supreme Court halts emergency abortion ruling
The Texas Supreme Court late Friday night put a hold on a lower court ruling which would have allowed a woman who is 20 weeks pregnant with a fatal fetal diagnosis to obtain an abortion. The all-Republican state Supreme Court issued its hold without offering an opinion. Jared Hill has details.
FDA approves gene therapy for sickle cell disease
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first-ever gene-editing therapy that uses a cutting-edge technology called CRISPR to treat sickle cell disease. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Chronic fatigue syndrome affects millions. Here's what to know.
The CDC released the first nationally representative estimate of how many Americans have chronic fatigue syndrome. Here's what to know about causes, symptoms and treatment.
FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
State Department circumvents Congress, approves sale of ammo to Israel
The move comes as President Biden's request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress.
Iran activist Narges Mohammadi to go on hunger strike when awarded Nobel
She was awarded the Nobel prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.
Legislation giving nature the same rights as humans gaining traction
Panama recently approved a nationwide law giving nature rights, allowing people to defend ecosystems in a court of law.
Volunteers flock to Israel to harvest produce amid farm labor shortage
Hundreds of volunteers from outside Israel – and within – are harvesting fruit and vegetables from Israel's farms before the produce rots on the ground.
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Gregory Porter performs "Christmas Waltz"
Grammy-winning artist Gregory Porter makes a return to Saturday Sessions. Porter, who emerged from small jazz clubs in California, has garnered global acclaim and is now out with his first-ever holiday collection. The album pays tributes to some of the season's greatest singers and songwriters. From "Christmas Wish," here is Gregory Porter with "Christmas Waltz."
Gregory Porter performs "Someday At Christmas"
Grammy-winning artist Gregory Porter makes a return to Saturday Sessions. Porter, who emerged from small jazz clubs in California, has garnered global acclaim and is now out with his first-ever holiday collection. The album pays tributes to some of the season's greatest singers and songwriters. From "Christmas Wish," here is Gregory Porter with "Someday at Christmas."
Gregory Porter performs "Heart For Christmas"
Grammy-winning artist Gregory Porter makes a return to Saturday Sessions. Porter, who emerged from small jazz clubs in California, has garnered global acclaim and is now out with his first-ever holiday collection. The album pays tributes to some of the season's greatest singers and songwriters. From "Christmas Wish," here is Gregory Porter with "Heart for Christmas."
Taylor Swift Eras Tour crosses billion-dollar mark, setting record
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
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White House approves high-speed rail funding
In the hopes of finally bringing high-speed rail to the U.S., the Biden administration on Friday approved $8.2 billion for projects on both coasts. $3 billion of that will go to Brightline West, a high-speed rail line that will run between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Think twice before scanning a QR code — here's why
More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.
Russian hackers accused of targeting U.S. intel community
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
Jamie Dimon on cryptocurrency industry: "I'd close it down"
If America's most prominent banker and noted Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren agree on one thing, it's that the crypto biz is out of control.
Apple releases urgent update to fix iOS 17 security issues
The update patches two vulnerabilities, includes no new features to the operating system.
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Extraordinarily rare white leucistic gator with born in Florida
The baby gator is one of just eight known leucistic alligators in the world, according to Gatorland, the park where it was born.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Orphaned Alaskan sea otter given second chance at life in Chicago
An 8-week-old sea otter pup was found alone in Alaska before being brought to the aquarium at the end of November.
John Kerry: U.S. backs cutting fossil fuels
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
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Convicted Air Force major blames wife for fight that led to her death
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
Key evidence in the disappearance and death of Andreen McDonald
What Air Force Major Andre McDonald says happened in the days surrounding his wife's death.
Retired officers honored for arson attack response
Two retired New York City Police Department officers, and brothers, were honored Saturday for their role in helping halt an arson attack on the Atlanta birth home of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Minnesota man arrested after impaling grocery worker with golf club: Police
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
Gunman in Oxford school shooting sentenced to life
The now 17-year-old gunman who opened fire at Oxford High School in Michigan on November 2021, killing four people and wounding seven others, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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Gaza's devastation worsens as Israeli offensive stretches further south; Retired officers honored for stopping arson attack on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home
The Dish: Chinese cuisine
We explore the sweet, sour and spicy flavors of Chinese cuisine. We visit a dim sum hotspot in New York City, and a high-end Toronto restaurant offering an authentic menu. Watch these stories and more on The Dish.
Andreen McDonald: A Millionaire Vanishes
How a yellow hammer nailed a suspect in the case of a missing businesswoman. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Gaza's devastation worsens amid Israeli offensive
Nine weeks since Hamas militants conducted their surprise terror attack on southern Israel, the Israeli military Saturday continued to pound Gaza from the north to the south. It also comes one day after the U.S. vetoed a United Nations cease-fire resolution. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
State Department approves tank ammo sale to Israel
The Biden administration announced Saturday that it took the unusual step of bypassing Congress and approving the sale of $106 million worth of tank ammunition to Israel. It comes as Congress is at a standstill over a $106 billion package that would provide aid to Ukraine and Israel. Willie James Inman has more.