Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys visionary leader, dies at age 82
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Star witness describes bloody crime scene
Patrick Frazee has been sentenced to life in prison in Colorado for murdering his fiancee Kelsey Berreth last year. In a remarkable video, the prosecution's star witness, Krystal Lee, shows investigators how she says she helped clean up the crime scene. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joined "CBSN AM" to discuss her report for "48 Hours," which airs Saturday, November 23, at 10/9c on CBS.
Startling video helped convict Patrick Frazee
Newly released video evidence used to convict Patrick Frazee of killing his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth, in Colorado was obtained by "48 Hours." It shows Frazee's secret girlfriend at the murder scene showing investigators how she cleaned up after the bloody crime. Frazee was convicted and will spend his life in prison. Nikki Battiste joins "CBS This Morning" to preview her "48 Hours" report, which airs Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10/9c on CBS.
Girlfriend of convicted killer walks cops through crime scene
In newly released evidence, Krystal Lee is seen on video for the first time taking investigators through the crime scene. She points out where, she says, she was instructed by Patrick Frazee to clean up Kelsey Berreth’s blood after Frazee beat Berreth to death with a baseball bat.
CDC: 47 deaths linked to vaping
Health officials are reporting a rise in lung illnesses linked to vaping. There are now nearly 2,300 illnesses and nearly 50 deaths. As Dr. Jon LaPook reports, the news comes after a teen was hospitalized for what could be "popcorn lung."
World Pancreatic Cancer Day raises awareness
World Pancreatic Cancer Day brings awareness to one of the deadliest cancers. Nearly 57,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and more than 45,000 will die from the disease. Julie Fleshman, president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss why pancreatic cancer is so deadly.
Iran rocked by deadly protests
The government's sudden move on Saturday to hike gas prices brought angry Iranians out into the streets, and at least three people have been killed.
Court hearing in girl's cruise ship death
A court hearing was underway in Puerto Rico for the grandfather of a toddler who died after falling from a cruise ship window. Salvatore Anello is charged with negligent homicide in the death of 18-month-old Chloe Wiegand. The little girl fell more than 100 feet back in July, when Anello lifted her up to an open window while the ship docked in San Juan. The family's attorney says Anello thought the window was closed. David Begnaud reports.
Cornell student found dead after frat party
The parents of a Cornell University freshman are offering a $10,000 reward to solve the mystery surrounding their son's death. The body of 18-year-old Antonio Tsialas was found days after he vanished following a fraternity party in October. His is one of four campus deaths nationwide leading to fraternity suspensions or party crack-downs in the past 31 days. Manuel Bojorquez spoke to Tsialas' parents.
Colorado man sentenced to life in prison
A Colorado man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for murdering his fiancée. A jury convicted Patrick Frazee after deliberating for just three and a half hours. A judge sentenced Frazee for beating Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat nearly a year ago. Her body has not been found. Nikki Battiste reports.
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Patrick Frazee guilty of murder
After deliberating for just three and a half hours, a jury found Patrick Frazee guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his fiancee, Kelsey Berreth. Investigators said his motive was custody of their young daughter. Nikki Battiste reports.
4 people killed in Fresno shooting
Tragedy struck Fresno when someone opened fire at a party, killing four people and wounding six. Police have not made any arrests, and do not know what the motive was. KGPE-TV's Dennis Valera joins CBSN with the latest on the investigation.
Suspected gunman in CA school shooting dead
The gunman who killed two classmates at a California high school Thursday has died. 16 year old Nathaniel Berhow shot himself in the head after killing two and wounding three other students. Farrah Fazal reports.
CA school shooter's motive remains unclear
The city of Santa Clarita, California, is struggling to make sense of the deadly shooting at Saugus High School on Thursday. The alleged shooter, 16-year old Nathaniel Berhow, died Friday while being treated for a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head. The two teens he was accused of murdering have now been identified. Carter Evans reports.
Man killed after receiving threats from ex-wife
In this week's "48 Hours," a Pennsylvania man repeatedly told friends and local police his life was being threatened by his ex-wife. In July 2012, Frank Spencer was found shot to death at his own front door. No one was able to stop it. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant has the story.
Dog of murdered Pennsylvania man helps solve case
There are new details about the murder of a Pennsylvania man who predicted his own death. In 2012, Frank Spencer was shot and killed in his home, just weeks after signing divorce papers. His ex-wife was immediately suspected, but detectives needed more to make an arrest. As they gathered proof, they got help from Frank's dog, Mutley. Peter Van Sant joins "CBS This Morning" to preview his "48 Hours" report, which airs Saturday, November 16 at 10/9c on CBS.
Venice high tide could hit twice normal level
Venice, Italy, is facing the second worst flooding in nearly 100 years, and high tide could hit nearly twice the normal level on Friday. At least two people have died, and the city's mayor has closed the historic St. Mark's Square. Holly Williams reports.
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Deadly California school shooting
CBS News' Marin Austin joins CBSN’s "Red & Blue" to provide an update on the deadly school shooting in Southern California.
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2 dead in California school shooting
Gunshots rang out at the start of classes at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California. At least two students are dead and three others wounded. As Jonathan Vigliotti reports, the suspect is a 16-year-old student.
Friend of Brian Wilson commemorates his life
Brian Wilson, the co-founder and primary songwriter of the legendary rock group the Beach Boys, has died. The announcement was made by Wilson's family on social media. David Leaf, Wilson's biographer and one of his friends, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss Wilson's life.
Latest Venice floods are a disaster
Venice, Italy is suffering its worst flooding in more than 50 years. At least two people have died, and the damage is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Holly Williams reports.
Death of U.S. teacher in Dominican Republic
The death of an American teacher in the Dominican Republic is being investigated as murder. Police say they found Patricia Anton in her apartment in Puerto Plata. Her hands and feet were bound. Officials say the 63-year-old was strangled. Jericka Duncan reports.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
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Progress made in Strait of Hormuz talks, Rubio says
The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
Arson suspect in Spokane-area wildfire had prior manslaughter conviction
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed and 400 more haven't been assessed, officials said as three fires burned in the area and an arrest was made in connection with one of them.
Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot deep crater
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy murder trial focuses on prescription pills
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed for a sixth day Tuesday with more testimony from prosecution witnesses and a focus on prescription pills.
Senate candidate Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens, one of two Democrats in the primary for her party's Senate nomination, stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel and claims opponent Abdul El-Sayed "equivocates" on the issue.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
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House Ethics probing Rep. Max Miller for alleged domestic violence, drug use
The House Ethics Committee announced that it is opening a probe into allegations that Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence or drug use.
Dow soars 1,000 points on strong corporate profits, hopes of Iran deal
Stocks were on track to notch new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dip and companies report healthy profits.
More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
Behind closed doors, Trump, White House aides hope Rep. Max Miller exits race
Some White House officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits his congressional race immediately, and President Trump has expressed a similar sentiment, multiple sources say.
Family "forever grateful" after 10-year-old rescued from rip current by teen lifeguard
A 16-year-old lifeguard is being hailed a hero after rescuing a boy from a rip current off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month.
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Dow soars 1,000 points on strong corporate profits, hopes of Iran deal
Stocks were on track to notch new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dip and companies report healthy profits.
More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit hikes
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
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House Ethics probing Rep. Max Miller for alleged domestic violence, drug use
The House Ethics Committee announced that it is opening a probe into allegations that Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence or drug use.
Behind closed doors, Trump, White House aides hope Rep. Max Miller exits race
Some White House officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits his congressional race immediately, and President Trump has expressed a similar sentiment, multiple sources say.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Senate candidate Haley Stevens stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens, one of two Democrats in the primary for her party's Senate nomination, stands firm on backing U.S. military aid to Israel and claims opponent Abdul El-Sayed doesn't recognize Israel's right to exist.
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Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Nazi ships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Gaza holds mass funeral for extended family recovered from wartime rubble
Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.
Serviceman kills 3 civilians, 1 soldier in Russian-held Crimea
A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea opened fire on fellow soldiers and civilians, killing four people and wounding four, officials said.
WWII explosives detonate in France amid wildfires: "Sound of war"
The munitions, both German and French, consist mainly of mortar shells, along with some high-explosive anti-tank shells.
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Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Jordan Roth talks "The Shards"
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Ariana Grande to step out of public eye
A representative for pop star Ariana Grande says the singer is planning to step out of the public eye after wrapping her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour amid "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." Grande has also dropped out of the London-based musical "Sunday in the Park with George," which is set to open next year.
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Top AI execs may meet with Trump officials
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
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.
U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
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Officials give update on Spokane fire arrest
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
Testimony continues in Lindsay Clancy trial
Law enforcement officials and medical personnel continued testimony on Day 6 of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Washington wildfires devastate Spokane
Officials arrested a man on suspicion of arson as the Spokane, Washington, area battles multiple fires. Fire crews are working around the clock to contain the massive blazes. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Arson arrest amid Washington fires
Police arrested a man in connection with one of three devastating wildfires charring homes, businesses and nature in Washington State. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.
Questions about Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News last Thursday that he didn't have a ransom note saying Nancy Guthrie was dead. But one day later he released a note saying just that. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot deep crater
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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14 hurt in NYC subway fire
Smoke billowed from the Astor Place subway station after a maintenance train caught fire, New York City officials said. 14 people were injured, largely due to smoke inhalation. CBS News' Andrew Ramos reports.
Officials give update on Spokane fire arrest
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
Sources: Trump hopes Max Miller ends campaign
President Trump and other officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits the congressional race in Ohio immediately, multiple U.S. officials familiar with the matter tell CBS News. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Testimony continues in Lindsay Clancy trial
Law enforcement officials and medical personnel continued testimony on Day 6 of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 rioters' lawsuit
The Department of Justice is moving to dismiss a class action lawsuit by participants of the U.S. Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest.