Roommate heard Idaho murder victim and saw masked man in home, police say
The roommate, who slept on the same floor as one of the slain students, told police she saw a masked man walk past her on the night of the murders.
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Idaho murders suspect arrives in state
The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students has arrived back in Idaho after being transferred from the Pennsylvania jail where he was being held without bond before agreeing to be extradited. Bryan Kohberger, 28, is expected to face a judge as early as Thursday morning. Omar Villafranca has more.
College murder suspect arrives in Idaho after agreeing to extradition
Bryan Kohberger was booked into the Latah County Jail on murder and felony burglary charges.
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Idaho murders suspect to be extradited
The man suspected of killing four University of Idaho students will be extradited to Idaho after he waived his extradition rights in Pennsylvania. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports.
Idaho murders suspect in court
The man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students is due in a Pennsylvania court Tuesday afternoon. Bryan Kohberger is expected to waive his extradition rights and return to Idaho where he'll face charges. Danya Bacchus reports.
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Police still trying to determine whether Idaho murder victims were targeted
The police said they do believe the attack was targeted, but do not know whether the attacker targeted the students or their residence.
Idaho student murder investigation continues
Investigators are working overtime to identify suspects behind the murder of four college students. Johnathan Vigliotti has the latest on the investigation.
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Key evidence in University of Idaho killings
Former agent and FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole discusses the murders of four college students at the University of Idaho with CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Elaine Quijano. She discusses what evidence investigators may be looking at in their search for the killer or killers.
American woman referees at men's World Cup
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Police seek answers in Idaho student deaths
Police have been searching for evidence and asking for the community's help in finding the killer who fatally stabbed four University of Idaho students and remains at large. Christina Ruffini reports.
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan relief plan
This comes after the plan has been blocked by two separate federal court rulings.
Police search for college students killer
Police offered scant new details about the circumstances of last weekend's killing of four University of Idaho students. They confirm that the suspect is still at large as many students leave town early for Thanksgiving break. Christina Ruffini reports.
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Police probe killings of 4 Idaho college students
With little known about the murders of four University of Idaho students, many students have left the campus and are anxiously awaiting answers. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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Police: Idaho students' deaths are homicides
The deaths of four University of Idaho students are homicides, police said. Investigators haven't revealed how the students died. Anne-Marie Green has more.
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Iran announces new strikes on U.S. targets hours ahead of Trump speech
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
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NASA resolves Artemis II safety system issue, says launch a go for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
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The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
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Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
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Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
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How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
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Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
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Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
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State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
Trump says he may withdraw U.S. from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress.
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
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Trump's address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran
Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
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Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
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NASA resolves Artemis II safety system issue, launch a go for moon mission
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Baby in stroller killed in shooting in Brooklyn, police say
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Artemis II is a "GO" for launch after issue
NASA says that a flight termination issue has been resolved and Artemis II is good to launch on Wednesday. U.S. Space Force Brigadier General Nick Hague joins CBS News to discuss.
Retired astronauts share thoughts on Artemis II
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What was the Artemis II issue ahead of launch?
About an hour before Artemis II's launch window opened, NASA was a "NO-GO" to launch while it investigated a technical issue. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood had the details.
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