5 officers on leave after police van ride leaves man paralyzed
Randy Cox was handcuffed and incapacitated when police in New Haven dragged him from the back of the vehicle.
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Five CT officers on leave after man paralyzed
Five Connecticut police officers are now on paid leave after a New Haven man was paralyzed on the way to jail. Footage from the June 19 incident shows 36-year-old Randy Cox, in handcuffs, slamming against the wall of a police transport van after the officer behind the wheel made a sudden stop. Cox is still in the hospital. National correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Newtown, Costa Concordia, The Library
Scott Pelley reports on the Newtown shooting and interviews a school nurse, a former classmate of the alleged gunman's, and former Secret Service members; Also, eleven months after wrecking at sea, the Italian luxury liner awaits one of the most expensive and daunting salvage operations ever; And, no one is allowed to borrow a book from the Vatican Library except the pope. And no wonder: the archive holds some of the oldest and most precious works of art and treasure known to man.
High gas prices sting millions who rely on driving for work
"If you are the company that requires everyone to come in all the time, you're a pariah," said one employer.
Invasive "jumping worms" threatening wildlife in dozens of states
The ravenous worms can accumulate toxic metals like mercury and lead, which are then eaten by birds and other animals.
Connecticut woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
School absences double since pandemic start
Across the country, chronic school absences abound. Before the pandemic, about eight million students nationwide were chronically absent, and that has now doubled. Meg Oliver visited a district in Connecticut going above and beyond to keep kids engaged in school.
Staying one step ahead of COVID-19
In order to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19, public health officials say the nation will need an "army" of contact tracers who can identify those with the disease and people they've had close contact with. Tony Dokoupil interviews Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker about his state's efforts in snuffing out the virus and gets a demonstration from a volunteer contact tracer in New Haven, Connecticut.
The Diary of Martha Moxley
A 15-year-old girl beaten to death with a golf club in a wealthy Connecticut neighborhood. Does her diary hold clues to the killer? 48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Connecticut Attorney General weighs in on Texas mass shooting
CBS News' Mola Lenghi sits down with William Tong, the Attorney General of Connecticut, to discuss Tuesday's mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas. Tong discusses how he implemented change in Connecticut following the Sandy Hook shooting, and what needs to happen to prevent another shooting from taking place.
Sen. Chris Murphy begs for gun control on Capitol Hill
Sen. Chris Murphy gave an impassioned speech on the Senate floor Tuesday, begging his colleagues for bipartisan efforts to prevent more school shootings after 14 students and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school. The former Connecticut representative was a major voice for gun control following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which occurred in his district.
Jurors in "Fitbit murder" trial convict Richard Dabate of killing wife
Dabate testified that a large masked man with a voice like actor Vin Diesel and dressed in camouflage shot his wife.
Video shows bear inside car after destroying interior of man's truck
The bear had destroyed the inside of Cody Gillotti's truck and then moved to his mother-in-law's car outside their Connecticut home.
6-year-old allegedly burned by another child: "Mommy, they lit me on fire"
The boy was being treated for second- and third-degree burns at Bridgeport Hospital and is recovering, relatives said.
Uncovering a dumpster full of art worth millions
In 2017 a barn cleanout in Connecticut revealed a treasure trove of artworks, by an obscure artist who'd died the year before. Now, experts say the dumpster art could be worth millions. Correspondent David Pogue delves into the intriguing tale of how a skateboarding mechanic became a detective in order to uncover the identity of Francis Hines, an expressionist who experimented with wrapping buildings, objects and paintings.
Olympian's mother killed by stray bullet while sewing in her home
Police said investigators believe the shooting was drug-related and had nothing to do with Mabel Martinez.
Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan Sullivan
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Patrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86
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Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
El-Sayed's faith, family under scrutiny in campaign. Here's what we know.
DOJ issues new subpoenas in Alaska Senate probe
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
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Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
