Woman's murder in Colorado finally solved — after 48 years
Teree Becker, 20, was killed in 1975. It took 48 years for genetic genealogy to catch her killer.
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Colorado settlement would improve standards for trans women inmates
A soon-to-be-finalized legal settlement in Colorado comes amid a growing number of lawsuits across the country aimed at improving health care access and safety for incarcerated trans people.
Modern Ark | Sunday on 60 Minutes
What happens when disaster threatens animals? Zoos and governments often turn to one man: Pat Craig. Jon Wertheim reports, Sunday.
Online pastor accused of hawking $3.2 million in "worthless" crypto
Colorado securities regulators allege Pastor Eli Regalado "peddled outlandish promises of wealth" to other Christians.
Tara VanDerveer passes Krzyzewski for most wins all time
Tara VanDerveer became the all-time winningest coach in major college basketball history, passing former Duke and Army coach Mike Krzyzewski.
Unpacking the latest in Trump's legal cases
Former President Donald Trump's legal team is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to keep him on the ballot in Colorado. Former Trump attorney James Trusty joins CBS News to unpack the latest developments in Trump's legal cases.
Newspapers stolen after story alleges rape at police chief's home
The Ouray County Plaindealer said hundreds of copies of its paper were stolen as it reported on an alleged assault.
The Frozen Dead Guy residing at a "haunted" Colorado hotel
The Stanley Hotel, in Estes Park, Colorado, is renowned for its history, its isolation (it inspired Stephen King's "The Shining"), and now as the home for Bredo Morstøl, a deceased Norwegian whose remains had been kept on ice since 1989, and which are now cryogenically frozen. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with hotel entrepreneur John Cullen about Morstøl, the long-celebrated "Frozen Dead Guy," and his move to the Stanley.
Stacked bodies and maggots discovered at neglected Colorado funeral home
Horrifying details have surfaced involving nearly 200 abandoned bodies discovered last October, including stacked bodies, inches of bodily fluids and maggots.
Rep. Lauren Boebert incident under "active investigation," police say
Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert denied allegations circulated on social media that she punched her ex-husband in the face, calling it a "sad situation."
Trump campaigns in Iowa amid legal issues
A CBS News poll released Saturday found that a narrow majority of Americans would keep former President Donald Trump's name on election ballots. The poll comes one day after the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on whether Trump is ineligible to appear on Colorado's Republican primary ballot because of his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Ed O'Keefe reports from Iowa.
Jan. 6 fugitives arrested on assault anniversary
Three fugitives wanted in the Jan. 6 insurrection were arrested Saturday, exactly three years since the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol. Federal prosecutors have charged nearly 1,200 people in the Capitol attack, more than half of whom have pleaded guilty. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Next steps in Supreme Court ballot ban review
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause disqualifies former President Donald Trump from holding office. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains what happens next.
SCOTUS sets swift schedule for ballot case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up the Colorado Supreme Court's decision barring former President Donald Trump from its ballot. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins with analysis.
Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump ballot case
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to take up former President Donald Trump's appeal in the Colorado ballot case. The state's Supreme Court disqualified him in late December, citing the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman have more.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado case over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
Latest on Trump's appeal of ballot ruling
Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that found him ineligible for the presidency. His lawyers on Thursday also urged a court to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt in a 2020 election case they have appealed. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the case.
Trump appeals Colorado decision
Former President Donald Trump has appealed to the United States Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a ruling barring him from the primary ballot in Colorado. This move places the justices in a legal debate happening in multiple states as the 2024 election kicks off. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from Iowa.
State capitols evacuated after bomb threats
A series of bomb threats were made to multiple state capitols across the U.S. on Wednesday. CBS News Justice Department reporter Rob Legare explains how the FBI is responding.
Legal expert on Trump ballot challenges
Former President Donald Trump is appealing a court order in Maine that bars him from appearing on the presidential primary ballot there. Colorado handed down a similar ruling earlier last month. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on appeals in the Maine and Colorado cases as well as Trump's other legal battles.
Trump faces criminal cases amid 2024 campaign
Former President Donald Trump's legal team is trying to delay the criminal cases against him as he continues to dominate the GOP field ahead of the 2024 presidential election. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is following Trump's legal woes.
Mother accused of killing 2 children arrested
Kimberlee Singler, the Colorado mother on the run after allegedly killing two of her children and injuring a third, has been arrested in the United Kingdom. Singler is accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter Ellie and 7-year-old son Aden in the midst of a bitter custody battle. Ben Tracy has more.
States set to enact new laws in 2024 on guns, fuzzy dice and taxes
Hundreds of state laws take effect across the United States starting Monday, Jan. 1.
Trump to appeal Maine ballot disqualification
A second state has disqualified former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot. Maine's Democratic secretary of state announced the decision late Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane lays out the next steps in the case.
If states block Trump from primary ballot, can he still run for president?
After decisions in Colorado and Maine to bar former President Donald Trump from the ballot, pressure is building for the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of Trump's eligibility.
Home from war, veterans' trauma still ripples through families
Millions of kids are stepping up to help wounded warriors and their families deal with the impact of service.
CBS News poll: Biden-Trump race tight in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
In Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, both Biden and Trump elicit feelings of worry, anger and nostalgia, according to latest CBS News poll.
Military families in Hawaii still have health concerns after jet fuel spill
Military families still have health concerns two years after thousands of gallons of jet fuel spilled into the Navy water supply at Hawaii's Pearl Harbor base.
Dan Rather, at 92, on a life in news
It's been almost 20 years since Dan Rather signed off at the network where he spent 44 years covering wars, politics, and the assassination of JFK. But he has not retired from the life of a reporter.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses dog killing controversy
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Trump and DeSantis meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
McConnell stands by past statement that ex-presidents are "not immune" from prosecution
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, in an interview with "Face the Nation," weighed in on Trump's broad immunity claims.
Tornadoes kill 4, leave a trail of destruction in Oklahoma
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
Violence breaks out at dueling pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protests on UCLA campus
Violence broke out on the UCLA campus where dueling demonstrations between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups got underway on Sunday, the school said.
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Trump and DeSantis meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
Texans receiver Tank Dell wounded in Florida shooting
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell "sustained a minor wound" in a shooting that took place early Sunday morning in Florida, the team said.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses dog killing controversy
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Pope Francis makes first trip outside of Rome in seven months
Pope Francis traveled to the lagoon city to visit the Holy See's pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show and meet with the people who created it.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," April 28, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell join Margaret Brennan.
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United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike
The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company on Friday evening, just before the expiration of the previous contract.
Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival
Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.
Here's how much income it takes to be considered rich in your state
The income needed to join your state's top earners can vary considerably, from a low of $329,620 annually in West Virginia to $719,253 in Washington D.C.
Many Americans retire far earlier than expected — and not by choice
About 7 in 10 retirees stop working before they turned 65. For many of them, it was for reasons beyond their control.
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Trump and DeSantis meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses dog killing controversy
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Rep. Summer Lee says "we don't" hear if college students are excited to vote for Biden
Campus protesters are "looking for some sort of acknowledgement from our leadership," Democratic Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania said.
Hamas hostage's niece worries a deal isn't in Netanyahu's "political interest"
Hanna Siegel's uncle, U.S.-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, was one of the hostages seen in a Hamas propaganda video Saturday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," April 28, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell join Margaret Brennan.
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Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
"Vampire facials" at unlicensed spa infected 3 with HIV, CDC says
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
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Pope Francis makes first trip outside of Rome in seven months
Pope Francis traveled to the lagoon city to visit the Holy See's pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show and meet with the people who created it.
Prince Harry to return to U.K. for Invictus Games anniversary
The Duke of Sussex will attend the thanksgiving service for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games Foundation in London on May 8.
World Central Kitchen resuming Gaza operations weeks after deadly strike
Nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen is set to resume its aid work in Gaza, weeks after seven aid workers were killed.
Hamas releases propaganda video of two hostages, including U.S. citizen
The hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
Iraqi social media influencer shot dead in Baghdad
Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a well-known social media influencer Um Fahad who was shot by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad.
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Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including keyboardist Mike Pinder, of The Moody Blues.
Kate Hudson on her "Glorious" album
She made a name for herself as an Oscar-nominated actress in "Almost Famous." But music has always been in her blood, and now Kate Hudson is making a name for herself as a singer-songwriter, with her debut album, "Glorious."
Kate Hudson on her "Glorious" album
Kate Hudson made a name for herself as an Oscar-nominated actress in "Almost Famous." But music has always been in her blood, and now Hudson is making a name for herself as a singer-songwriter. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her debut album, "Glorious," filled with her songs about life and love, and reveals the one song that truly rips her heart out.
Uncovering the artwork of Stanley Whitney
He's been painting for more than 50 years, but artist Stanley Whitney – whose bold, colorful canvases offer vibrant hues and deliberately ferocious brushstrokes – is just now getting his first major retrospective (including many works never before exhibited publicly), at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in Buffalo, N.Y. Correspondent Alina Cho talks with Whitney about the breakthrough that came during his artistic journey.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (April 28)
This month's fiction and non-fiction titles include the follow-up from Amor Towles, author of the international sensation, "A Gentleman in Moscow."
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Romance scam victims speak out
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
Breakthrough AI tech speeding up MRI scans
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
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.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
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Why bats are vital to the ecosystem
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
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Romance scam victims speak out
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Poisoned cheesecake used as a weapon a first for NY investigators
Viktoria Nasyrova attempted to murder a woman with cheesecake. As one private investigator would find out, she had a list of alleged victims — including her ex-boyfriend's dog.
Dramatic video shows K9 deputies arrest double murder suspect
Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc was found hiding in a wooded area after his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter were found dead in Florida.
K-9 deputies arrest man accused in double murders
Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment Florida deputies and K-9 dogs close in on a double murder suspect hiding in a thickly wooded area.
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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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4/28: The Takeout: Ali Zaidi
White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi joins Major Garrett to discuss the current state of climate policy, electric versus hybrid vehicles, and the role the U.S. plays in the conversation about global climate solutions.
Anything for Love: The Romance Scam Epidemic
Romance scammers drain billions of dollars from people seeking love, and their tactics have evolved in sinister ways in the online age. CBS News goes inside this devastating epidemic unfolding largely in secret, following the journey of an Illinois woman seeking answers after her mother’s mysterious death.
Restaurant uses robot to serve food, clear dishes
Cajun Crack'n Seafood in Concord, California, has been using a robot to serve food and clear dishes. The robot, affectionately called Rosie, has become a customer favorite. Itay Hod reports.
Romance scam victims speak out
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
WNBA legend Candace Parker announces retirement
Candace Parker, a three-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced Sunday that she is retiring after 16 seasons in the WNBA.