Woman found dead in cornfield 33 years ago ID'd with DNA
Now that Paula Ann Lundgren's identity is known, the sheriff's office hopes "new leads can be developed as to how she came to be in the cornfield."
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Remains found in car in river ID'd as men who vanished in 1976
People fishing along the Pecatonica River discovered a submerged 1966 Chevrolet Impala in the river using a sonar fish finder.
Arrest made in woman's 1993 murder after DNA matches evidence
Carmen Van Huss' father found her dead in her Indianapolis apartment in March 1993 after she failed to show up for work.
Suspected homicide victim ID'd 31 years after remains found by kids
Human remains discovered by children in 1993 south of Indianapolis have been identified as a man from South Carolina, authorities said.
24 years after woman murdered in Georgia, suspect arrested in Alabama
Clerance George was charged with murder and aggravated assault in the June 2000 death of Julie Ann McDonald.
44 years after woman's death, DNA on cigarette leads to suspect
Dorothy Marie Silzel was assaulted and killed in February 1980.
Suspect identified in 1980 cold case killing of UT nursing student
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
Another man charged in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
Lowell Badger, 85, was fatally shot in December 2012 during a burglary at his rural home about 30 miles south of Terre Haute.
Stunning twist in search for mom, girl who vanished in 1974
A team of divers looking for a woman and her young daughter who vanished in 1974 made an unexpected additional discovery in a Florida canal.
Man found dead hours after being questioned about girl's 1996 murder
Nearly three decades after 15-year-old Danielle Houchins was found dead, authorities say DNA finally led them to her killer.
Newly found DNA could shed light on infamous serial killer cold case
The victims were all couples, killed with the same Beretta pistol. Most were attacked in cars, during or just after having sex.
Hawaii man linked by DNA on fork to Virginia woman's 1991 killing
Police said they matched DNA taken from Dana Ireland's body to that of Albert Lauro Jr.
What do Stephen Smith's injuries tell about the SC teen's death?
"48 Hours" obtained exclusive access to the findings of an independent investigation into the unsolved death of the South Carolina teen, whose case was linked to the Murdaughs.
Stephen Smith: A Death in Murdaugh Country
New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.
How did Stephen Smith die? "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent investigation
Because of the odd crime scene, Stephen Smith's mother never believed that it was a hit-and-run. Now a team of high-profile lawyers and forensic experts are helping her get answers.
Sneak peek: Stephen Smith: A Death in Murdaugh Country
New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, July 27 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Sneak peek: Who killed Kay Wenal?
Help solve a murder case: a former model brutally killed in her home -- someone out there knows something ... is it you? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates Saturday, July 27 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
DNA breakthrough solves 1963 cold case murder at gas station
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
Sneak peek: Murder by Clown
How a killer dressed like a clown murdered a mom and almost got away with it. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, July 13 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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.
Illinois cold case finally solved nearly 50 years later
Officials identified her on Thursday as JoAnne "Vicki" Smith, who was only 20 years old when she died.
Body identified 4 decades after being found in California's Muir Woods
Marin County authorities have positively identified the body of a man who was found in the Muir Woods National Monument over four decades ago.
Woman ID'd 21 years after body found; search underway for killer
The body was identified as that of a woman who had never been reported missing.
Stunning twist after man arrested in woman's cold case murder
In an unexpected twist, the daughter of victim Leslie Preer revealed that she once dated the suspect.
Victim identified 41 years after skull with gold tooth found by children
After the forensic findings were posted to Facebook, a woman reached out to investigators and said she believed she was the victim's missing mother.
Massive Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills several, injures dozens
The strike on Kyiv came hours after peace talks appeared to stall and President Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Tens of thousands file past Pope Francis' coffin, Vatican says
So many mourners lined up to pay their respects that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.
FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Man deported to El Salvador after reported wrong turn onto bridge to Canada
A 32-year-old Venezuelan man reportedly took a wrong turn onto the Ambassador Bridge, crossing into Canada, while delivering food back in January, and has since been detained and deported to El Salvador.
Gang experts cast doubt on Trump's claim about MS-13 finger tattoos
Gang experts and researchers said that while tattoos could carry gang-related meaning, they aren't enough to prove gang membership.
2 U.S. Marines accused of rapes on American bases in Japan's Okinawa
Two U.S. Marines in Okinawa, Japan are under investigation for alleged rapes, police say, the latest in a string of assault cases that have angered residents.
Almost half of U.S. exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution: report
A new report on air quality across the U.S. offers a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an "F" in smog and soot pollution.
Judge pauses demand for more details on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
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CEO says he's suing Trump to halt tariffs as the "path is catastrophic"
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg says his tariff costs will surge more than 40-fold to $100 million, while sales could fall.
FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
President Trump returning to Michigan next week
The president is set to be in Michigan on Tuesday, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Almost half of U.S. exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution: report
A new report on air quality across the U.S. offers a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an "F" in smog and soot pollution.
Trump's meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
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CEO says he's suing Trump to halt tariffs as the "path is catastrophic"
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg says his tariff costs will surge more than 40-fold to $100 million, while sales could fall.
Seafood industry looks to capitalize on New England's invasive green crab
Warming waters off New England's coast has contributed to the proliferation of the green crab, one of the world's most invasive species.
Trump's meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
12 states sue Trump over tariff actions
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority."
Walmart, Target CEOs privately warned Trump tariffs may cause empty shelves soon
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
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Judge pauses demand for more details on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
President Trump returning to Michigan next week
The president is set to be in Michigan on Tuesday, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
USAID cuts felt far outside Washington, D.C. as jobs are eliminated
Close to 20,000 employees — many living in states such as North Carolina, Vermont, California and Georgia — lost their jobs as the Trump administration took steps to shutter USAID.
Federal judge hears challenge on Trump sanctuary city crackdown
A federal judge is hearing a challenge Wednesday brought on by the city of San Francisco and other local jurisdictions to President Trump's crackdown on "sanctuary city" policies.
Trump's meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
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FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Almost half of U.S. exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution: report
A new report on air quality across the U.S. offers a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an "F" in smog and soot pollution.
These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out
The Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced.
What Trump can learn from state efforts to expand IVF access
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
NIH director pushes back timeline for RFK Jr.'s autism answers
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said "it's hard to guarantee when science will make an advance."
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TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting big quake, spreading panic
John Moe The, who has a TikTok following of more than 300,000, forecast that a "very strong" quake would hit "every city in Myanmar."
2 U.S. Marines accused of rapes on American bases in Japan's Okinawa
Two U.S. Marines in Okinawa, Japan are under investigation for alleged rapes, police say, the latest in a string of assault cases that have angered residents.
Gunmen torch vehicles across Mexico as cartel turf war rages
The Jalisco New Generation cartel was designated a terrorist organization by U.S. President Donald Trump in February.
Massive Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills several, injures dozens
A massive Russian attack on Kyiv that killed several people and injured dozens came hours after peace talks appeared to stall and President Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Tens of thousands file past Pope Francis' coffin, Vatican says
So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.
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See the 2025 American Music Awards nominations
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Tina Knowles talks styling Destiny's Child
Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her life in her book, "Matriarch." She styled Destiny's Child when the group started out and spoke about how the record label complained about the group's look.
How "Conclave" compares to electing new pope
Roman Catholic cardinals are gathering to decide when to hold the conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis' death on Monday. It has sparked renewed interest in the movie "Conclave," which is about the process and came out last year. CBS News' Carter Evans looks at what the movie got right and wrong about the process.
Tina Knowles opens up about motherhood, divorce and Destiny's Child
Tina Knowles, mother of superstars Beyoncé and Solange, spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her new memoir, "Matriarch."
Oprah Winfrey selects Tina Knowles' "Matriarch" for latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey has named "Matriarch" by Tina Knowles as her latest book club selection. The memoir shares Knowles' personal journey from growing up in segregated Texas to raising music icons Beyoncé and Solange.
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AI job scams on the rise
Have you ever wondered if your coworker is a bot? Now, you may have to. Companies say they are working to stop fake job-seekers as new employment scams target both sides of the market. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani breaks it down.
EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
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.
Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
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Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
Reporter's Notebook: Earth Day perspective
If Earth's entire 4.5 billion-year history was squeezed into a single, 24-hour day, when would modern humans arrive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the meaning of Earth Day.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting big quake, spreading panic
John Moe The, who has a TikTok following of more than 300,000, forecast that a "very strong" quake would hit "every city in Myanmar."
Gunmen torch vehicles across Mexico as cartel turf war rages
The Jalisco New Generation cartel was designated a terrorist organization by U.S. President Donald Trump in February.
Uvalde leaders approve $2 million for Robb Elementary families in first settlement over attack
City leaders in Uvalde have given final approval to a $2 million settlement with families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in 2022.
FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
New moves in Karen Read's second trial
Prosecutors in Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe used her own words against her during opening statements. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
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NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Sneak peek: The Farris Wheel
ALL NEW: Melody Farris, the matriarch of a wealthy family, spins a tale trying to pin the murder of her husband on her own son. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, April 26 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Chancellor of DU among the Colorado school leaders who have concerns over "political interference"
Over 350 college leaders around the country -- including several in Colorado -- have signed a letter condemning what they call political interference in higher education by the Trump administration.
Families of El Paso shooting victims hug gunman
The power of forgiveness and its ability to mend emotional wounds was on display in an El Paso courtroom as families of the 23 shot and killed during a hate-filled mass shooting spoke of their painful loss. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois has more.
46% of U.S. breathing unhealthy air, report finds
A new report on America's air quality is offering a cloudy prognosis on the health of Americans forced to breathe in more pollution. Laura Kate Bender, an assistant vice president at the American Lung Association, joins to discuss.
Seafood industry aims to cash in on green crab boom
Off the coast of New England, warming waters are fueling the spread of the invasive green crab. Jacob Wycoff reports on efforts to turn the species into a seafood staple.