Delivery driver confessed to strangling Texas girl, warrant says
The suspect told detectives he killed the girl because "she was going to tell her father about being hit by the FedEx truck," the warrant states.
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Madeleine McCann suspect hit with five new rape, sexual abuse charges
German prosecutors still haven't charged Christian Brueckner in the British toddler's abduction, but the investigation is helping them solve other crimes.
California murder suspect, abducted teen daughter killed in shootout
Savannah Graziano, 15, was wearing tactical gear as she ran toward sheriff's deputies during the firefight, the sheriff said.
"Russian forces took us away," Ukrainian teen tells CBS News
Ukraine's government accuses Moscow of "kidnapping" children amid its ongoing invasion so they can be "illegally adopted by Russian citizens."
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House votes to kick Rep. Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee
The vote on the resolution to remove the Minnesota Democrat from the panel was 218 to 211, falling strictly along party lines.
New Jersey councilwoman shot and killed in vehicle outside her home
An active homicide investigation is underway after 30-year-old Eunice Dwumfour died in a fatal shooting on Wednesday.
House Judiciary panel seeks info from FBI about indicted ex-official
A five-count indictment charging McGonigal was unsealed last week.
Woman mistakenly pronounced dead was found alive in body bag, report says
The 66-year-old unidentified woman was pronounced dead by a nurse on Jan. 3, but was found alive hours later.
Gov. Sarah Sanders to deliver GOP response to State of the Union address
President Biden is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Groundhog Day 2023: Punxsutawney Phil makes his annual prediction
Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction as a deadly storm wreaked havoc in the South and the Northeast was bracing for a dangerous Arctic blast.
"Dances With Wolves" actor appears in court for sexual abuse charges
Nathan Chasing Horse, 46, faces charges of sex trafficking, sexual assault against a child younger than 16, and child abuse.
Robert Kraft wants Tom Brady to sign one-day contract, retire as a Patriot
"To us, he is always has been and always will be a Patriot," Kraft said.
Family awarded $10.5 million for newlywed beheaded by gate at Utah park
Judge Bruce Jenkins called Esther Nakajjigo's death "gruesome and overwhelmingly shocking."
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Teen arrested after possessing missing rapper's vehicle, authorities say
Armani Kelly, Montoya Givens and Dante Wicker went missing on the night of Jan. 21.
Amazon hit with additional OSHA violations for warehouse risks
Workers at Amazon warehouses in three states were found to be at high risk of back injuries and other physical ailments.
House Judiciary panel seeks info from FBI about indicted ex-official
A five-count indictment charging McGonigal was unsealed last week.
Woman mistakenly pronounced dead was found alive in body bag, report says
The 66-year-old unidentified woman was pronounced dead by a nurse on Jan. 3, but was found alive hours later.
Robert Kraft wants Tom Brady to sign one-day contract, retire as a Patriot
"To us, he is, always has been and always will be a Patriot," Kraft said.
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Amazon hit with additional OSHA violations for warehouse risks
Workers at Amazon warehouses in three states were found to be at high risk of back injuries and other physical ailments.
Brian Deese, Biden's top economic adviser, to leave White House
"He has helped steer my economic vision into reality, and managed the transition of our historic economic recovery to steady and stable growth," the president said.
Millions on Medicaid face coverage cliff as pandemic aid ends
Millions of low-income Americans are at risk of losing health coverage, threatening their access to medical care.
Companies give people fake "manager" titles, and save billions
Calling your retail clerk an "assistant store manager" has a surprisingly big payoff, new research finds.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
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House Judiciary panel seeks info from FBI about indicted ex-official
A five-count indictment charging McGonigal was unsealed last week.
Gov. Sarah Sanders to deliver GOP response to State of the Union address
President Biden is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Brian Deese, Biden's top economic adviser, to leave White House
"He has helped steer my economic vision into reality, and managed the transition of our historic economic recovery to steady and stable growth," the president said.
Unlawful border entries plummeted in January after Biden policy change
Government statistics indicate that January saw the lowest levels of illegal migration along the border since President Biden's first full month in office.
House votes to kick Rep. Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee
The vote on the resolution to remove the Minnesota Democrat from the panel was 218 to 211, falling strictly along party lines.
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Millions on Medicaid face coverage cliff as pandemic aid ends
Millions of low-income Americans are at risk of losing health coverage, threatening their access to medical care.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
GoodRx shared consumer health data with Facebook, Google, FTC says
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
15 students in Mexico treated after taking part in tranquilizer "challenge"
Mexico's Health Department warned about the social media challenge, dubbed "the last one to fall asleep wins."
CDC tells consumers to stop using Ezricare Artificial Tears
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
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Australia decides it won't put King Charles III on its banknotes
Australian cash has carried the image of the British monarch for 100 years, but Charles won't replace his mom on the last banknote bearing her likeness.
Iranian arms shipment bound for Yemen's rebels is seized, U.S. says
Thousands of assault weapons and almost two dozen advanced anti-tank missiles were recovered, American defense officials said.
Jewish settler population in the West Bank hits a "huge hallmark"
"We're here to stay," said one advocate, predicting a new settlement surge under Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition.
U.S. to expand military presence in Philippines in move to counter China
The United States and the Philippines have announced an expansion of America's military presence in the Southeast Asian country.
Alleged sexual assault victims of an 80s fashion mogul fight for change
16 women have come forward claiming rape or sexual assault at the hands of a French fashion icon, and they say little has changed to protect their successors.
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Ukrainian ballet company makes U.S. debut
The men and women of the United Ukrainian Ballet company will make their U.S. debut in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. For their members, the stage is a refuge from the horrors of war. Christina Ruffini has more.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced
A diverse group of musicians were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday, including Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Rage Against the Machine, Willie Nelson and Missy Elliott.
Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow among new Rock Hall of Fame nominees
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour
The star announced dozens of tour dates around the world this year. Here's what we know so far.
Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring, saying he's "not physically capable"
Osbourne said he never imagined his "touring days would have ended this way."
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Amazon hit with additional OSHA violations for warehouse risks
Workers at Amazon warehouses in three states were found to be at high risk of back injuries and other physical ailments.
ChatGPT is growing faster than TikTok
AI text tool is already estimated to have acquired 100 million monthly users only two months after it was launched.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
GoodRx shared consumer health data with Facebook, Google, FTC says
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
White House takes aim at Apple and Google for their app stores
Commerce Department report accuses two tech giants of operating mobile app stores that stifle competition.
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Investors eye water rights amid drought
As the Western megadrought continues, investors have been buying up land to secure the water rights that go along with them. Ben Tracy takes a look.
New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
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2 men charged following murder of transgender woman in South Carolina
Pebbles LaDime "Dime" Doe, 24, was killed in 2019 and remembered by friends and family as "the best to be around."
New Jersey councilwoman shot and killed in vehicle outside her home
An active homicide investigation is underway after 30-year-old Eunice Dwumfour died in a shooting on Wednesday.
Israeli police say American tourist arrested for toppling Jesus statue
The mental health of the man, who allegedly knocked over and broke the statue in a church in Jerusalem's Old City, was being assessed.
Zoo director killed and cooked 4 pygmy goats for holiday party in Mexico
It was not clear if José Rubén Nava had been formally charged in the case, or if he had a lawyer.
N.Y. judge jails ex-gynecologist who abused hundreds of women
A prosecutor called Robert Hadden "a predator in a white coat." The judge ordered him to spend the next two months in jail as he awaits sentencing.
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Spacewalk underway, and more space news
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
20 years after Columbia disaster, NASA remembers crew and lessons learned
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
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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.
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.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday on 60 Minutes, Jon Wertheim sits down with all four members of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, currently on their biggest tour ever.
Single women lead in homeownership
A new report from LendingTree shows single women in several states are more likely to own a home than their male counterparts. CBS News anchors Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak spoke with MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks about what's driving the trend.
GOP-led House votes Ilhan Omar off panel
The Republican-led House voted on Thursday to remove Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee over antisemitic remarks that she apologized for in 2019. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discussed the controversial vote with Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak.
Biden meeting with Congressional Black Caucus
The Congressional Black Caucus wants President Biden to rally support for police reform. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak with a preview of what to expect from their meeting.
Ukraine braces for new Russian offensive
Nearly one year since Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials said they're bracing for a major new offensive later in February. Meanwhile, senior EU officials arrived in Kyiv on Thursday ahead of a major summit set for Friday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joined Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak to discuss.