Russia's ex-transport minister found dead hours after Putin fired him

Russia's state-run media say ex-Minister of Transport Roman Starovoy likely killed himself hours after being fired by President Vladimir Putin.

• Jul 7

Michael Madsen, actor known for "Reservoir Dogs," dies at age 67

Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.

• Jul 3

Man dies after being bitten by bat with "extremely rare" infection

A man has died from an "extremely rare" rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, Australian health officials said.

• Jul 3

6 people accused of witchcraft killed, 2 burned alive, official says

The official and witnesses said the incident happened after accusations made by members of the ruling party's powerful youth movement.

• Jul 2

Jimmy Swaggart, televangelist who apologized for sex scandal, dies at age 90

Jimmy Swaggart, one of the country's best-known televangelists, gave an emotional apology after he was caught in a sex scandal.

• Jul 1

8 dead after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe

The search is over for the final missing person after a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe during a severe storm on Saturday. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.

• Jun 23
• 01:43

CDC reports jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking

A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.

• Jun 20

Caron Butler on friendship with Kobe Bryant

Caron Butler, one of the Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant said he stayed close to, says their friendship was "bigger than basketball." Butler said Bryant taught him how to overcome challenges and "presented a challenge of greatness."

• Jan 27, 2020
• 01:21

Bryant's helicopter was flying in heavy fog

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven other people were killed Sunday when their helicopter crashed in California. Debris from the charred helicopter were scattered across the size of a football field. The helicopter was flying in fog that was so thick, the LAPD had grounded its helicopter fleet. Jonathan Vigliotti and Kris Van Cleave report on what we know about the crash investigation.

• Jan 27, 2020
• 06:37

Kobe Bryant cherished time with family

On top of being a basketball legend, Kobe Bryant was a businessman, an author, and a family man. He leaves behind his wife and three other daughters. Dana Jacobson reports on how proud Bryant was to be a dad and how he approached coaching his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and her youth basketball team.

• Jan 27, 2020
• 02:50

Kobe Bryant on 60 Minutes in 2001

Kobe Bryant died Sunday at the age of 41. In 2001, 60 Minutes interviewed Bryant about his childhood love of basketball.

• Jan 26, 2020
• 01:26

Son's graduation was one man's dying wish

If you had one dying wish, what would it be? On tonight’s “On The Road,” we met a man who knew exactly what he wanted. Steve Hartman reports.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:47

Royal Caribbean: Video shows grandfather knew window was open

For the first time, Royal Caribbean Cruise lines is telling its side of the story. They are releasing video of a toddler’s deadly fall last year aboard one its ships. David Begnaud reports.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:02

Member of Holy Cross rowing team killed

A star member of the women's rowing team at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts was killed in a crash in Florida. The team was there preparing for an upcoming competition. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Jan 15, 2020
• 01:21

Dogs searching for koalas in Australia fires

It's estimated more than a billion animals have been lost in Australia's bushfires. That includes a large number of koalas, which were listed as vulnerable to extinction even before the fires. Jamie Yuccas shows how specially-trained dogs are being used to help save the iconic animals.

• Jan 15, 2020
• 04:03

Girl loses vision from flu complication

There are urgent new calls for parents to get their children vaccinated against the flu. Dozens of children have died from the flu this season. As Dean Reynolds reports, one girl survived but has lost her vision.

• Jan 13, 2020
• 01:48

Group helps animals amid Australian fires

Ecologists in Australia now believe more than a billion animals have died in the country’s unprecedented bushfires. More than 25 million acres have burned since September. Researchers say koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and other animals have perished either directly or indirectly as a result of the fires. Jamie Yuccas reports on how an animal rescue group is trying to save them.

• Jan 9, 2020
• 02:57

Holes in plane crash wreckage raise questions

Iranian authorities say the crew of a Ukrainian airliner that crashed in Tehran never called for help. They say according to an early crash report, the plane was trying to turn back when it went down, leaving a trail of wreckage in a field on the outskirts of the city. But Kris Van Cleave reports that holes found in that wreckage are leading some to question the idea that the plane had mechanical issues.

• Jan 9, 2020
• 03:14

Pence says Americans are "safer" after Soleimani's death

In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Vice President Mike Pence said he believes Americans are "safer today" than before President Trump ordered a strike that killed a top Iranian military leader. The interview comes one day after Iran targeted two bases in Iraq.

• Jan 8, 2020
• 01:08

Husband of missing Connecticut woman arrested

The estranged husband of Jennifer Dulos, the missing Connecticut mother of five, was arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping Tuesday. Fotis Dulos is expected to be arraigned Wednesday. Two other people also were arrested in connection with Jennifer's death. Mola Lenghi reports on what we know about the arrests.

• Jan 8, 2020
• 04:20

Iran fires missiles at U.S. forces in Iraq

Iran's supreme leader says his country's revenge against the U.S. is not over after Iran's first military retaliation for the killing of General Qassem Soleimani. More than a dozen missiles were aimed at a base in Western Iraq and a base in Erbil, two of the sites where American troops are located. President Trump tweeted "all is well" after the attacks and boasted, "We have the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far." Holly Williams reports from Baghdad.

• Jan 8, 2020
• 03:48

Trump admin. briefs Congress on Soleimani

In Washington Tuesday, the Trump administration plans to brief congressional leaders on last week's operation that killed General Qassem Soleimani. Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will defend President Trump's decision to target Iran's most influential military leader, in response to an attack that killed a U.S. contractor in Iraq. The president insists Americans are now safer, while Democrats demand proof that the attack was necessary. Ben Tracy reports from the White House.

• Jan 7, 2020
• 03:01

Trump says Americans are safer after Soleimani's death

President Trump said the strike that killed Soleimani was a long time coming, and that Americans are safer now because of his death. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Jan 6, 2020
• 01:56

Ikea pays $46 million to California family

Furniture giant Ikea agreed to pay a record $46 million to the family of a 2-year-old in California. Ikea has already paid a total of $50 million to settle three earlier suits following the death of children in similar accidents.

• Jan 6, 2020
• 00:30

Iranians flood the streets to mourn Soleimani

The mourning continues in Iran. The capital was filled by a sea of mourners, the largest gathering in decades. The procession stretched nearly four miles, as Iran’s leaders made new vows to avenge the death of its top general. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Jan 6, 2020
• 02:02

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