Idaho couple appear in court in missing children case
Prosecutors claim the couple used their belief in doomsday scenarios to encourage and justify the killings.
Deaths of Tylee Ryan and J. J. Vallow
Couple facing murder charges in deaths of Idaho children
Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan were reported missing in 2019.
Idaho couple charged in deaths of 2 children
Chad and Lori Daybell have been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Tylee Ryan and Joshua “JJ” Vallow. They are also facing charges in the death of Tammy Daybell. Jamie Yuccas has more.
Grim details revealed at Chad Daybell hearing
Detectives are revealing disturbing details about the condition of the bodies of Idaho siblings JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan at the preliminary hearing of their mother's husband, Chad Daybell. He's facing felony charges of concealing evidence. Jaime Yuccas reports.
Detective reveals how Idaho kids' bodies were found at stepdad's home
The testimony came during a preliminary hearing where a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to hold Chad Daybell for trial.
Remains found in Idaho missing kids case
Police in Idaho have arrested Chad Daybell, whose stepchildren JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan have been missing for months, after they found human remains on his property. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Police confirm remains found are missing Idaho children
The children, 7-year-old JJ Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan, were last seen in September.
Man tied to missing Idaho kids arrested after human remains found
Investigators searched Chad Daybell's home in a case that has vexed investigators for months and attracted worldwide attention.
Grandparents plea for missing Idaho kids
An Idaho mother is being ordered to physically produce her missing children, JJ Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17. The two have not been seen in four months. Their mother, Lori Vallow and her new husband, Chad Daybell, are also at the center of investigations into the deaths of their former spouses. Police found the couple in Hawaii last week where they tried to dodge reporters. Nikki Battiste reveals the latest pleas from JJ's grandparents, Kay and Larry Woodcock.
Cellphone of missing Idaho teen found
A cellphone belonging to missing Idaho teen Tylee Ryan has been found, CBS News has learned. Ryan and her 7-year-old brother JJ Vallow were last seen in September. Their mother Lori Vallow was found in Hawaii last month with her new husband Chad Daybell. Jonathan Vigliotti reports that the phone was allegedly used several times after Ryan's disappearance.
Mother, sister of Lori Vallow speak out
Thousands of people have joined the search for missing JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan while their mother, Lori Vallow, awaits trial for charges of felony abandonment in Idaho. The children have not been seen since September 2019, and the strange story behind their disappearance has sparked a nationwide interest in the case. Jonathan Vigliotti speaks to Vallow's mother and sister, who insist she would never harm her children. The interview airs on "48 Hours" Saturday at 10 p.m. ET.
Lori Vallow's first Idaho court appearance
Lori Vallow spoke barely above a whisper when she appeared before a packed Idaho courtroom for the first time since the disappearance of her two children, 7-year-old JJ Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan. The judge reduced Vallow's bail to $1 million as Rexburg, Idaho, residents stood outside with signs demanding to know where the missing kids are. Jonathan Vigliotti shares details on Vallow's first day in court.
Lori Vallow's family defends her innocence
Lori Vallow's mother and sister are publicly defending the Idaho mom for the first time in the midst of a high-profile missing children case. Vallow is charged with the apparent disappearance of her children, Tylee and JJ, who have not been seen in months. In an interview for an upcoming "48 Hours," her two relatives told Jonathan Vigliotti that Vallow would never harm her children.
Mother and sister of missing Idaho kids' mom break silence
According to investigators, 7-year-old JJ vanished without a trace on September 23 — but Janis Cox claims she briefly spoke with him on October 1.
Lori Vallow makes first Idaho court appearance since kids went missing
Vallow has been charged with felony child abandonment.
FBI looking for anyone who saw missing Idaho kids in Yellowstone
The last known image of 17-year old Tylee Ryan was taken on a family trip to Yellowstone on September 8.
Mom of 2 missing kids extradited to Idaho to face charges
Vallow's children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow, have not been seen since September.
Detectives eye Yellowstone in missing Idaho kids case
Phone records show Tylee Ryan visited Yellowstone with her mother, uncle and brother JJ on September 8, according to court documents.
Video shows last known footage of missing Idaho boy
A neighbor of Lori Vallow, the Idaho mother whose children have been missing for five months, shared doorbell camera footage that showed her son playing in the yard.
Mom talked of driving off a cliff with kids, missing girl's aunt says
Lori Vallow's husband, Chad Daybell, has self-published books about his brush with death and the end of the world.
Cellphone of missing Idaho teen found with mother
It appears Tylee Ryan's phone was found in Hawaii, where her mother, Lori Vallow, turned up in January, the source said.
Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continues for a third week.
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Trump has mulled timeline for Iran strikes, but no decision yet
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8 skiers dead after avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe; 9th still missing
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U.S. planning to pull all troops from Syria, sources say
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Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees
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Judge holds DOJ lawyer in contempt as tensions flare over immigration cases
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Former South Korean President Yoon gets life sentence for imposing martial law
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Months before death by suicide, aide texted she had an affair with congressman
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Mass departures from DOJ are boon for law firms, legal groups
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Inside the surge of threats against public officials fueling a rise in prosecutions
A CBS News analysis found 126 cases that were brought by federal prosecutors last year arising out of threats to public officials.
Mass departures from DOJ are boon for law firms, legal groups
More than 5,000 employees have resigned, retired or been fired from the Justice Department in the first year of Mr. Trump's second administration.
Newark Airport reopens after aircraft emergency caused ground stop, FAA says
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NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director
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Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
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Wine giant Gallo closing Napa Valley facility, laying off dozens of workers
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Reese's family member criticizes Hershey for "quietly replacing" ingredients
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Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial
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Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
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Judge: Lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings has "no meat on its bones"
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
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Inside the surge of threats against public officials fueling a rise in prosecutions
A CBS News analysis found 126 cases that were brought by federal prosecutors last year arising out of threats to public officials.
Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees
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Judge holds DOJ lawyer in contempt as tensions flare over immigration cases
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Mass departures from DOJ are boon for law firms, legal groups
More than 5,000 employees have resigned, retired or been fired from the Justice Department in the first year of Mr. Trump's second administration.
Bondi orders Justice Department to prioritize animal welfare enforcement
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NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
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FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
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Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
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Former South Korean President Yoon gets life sentence for imposing martial law
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for briefly imposing martial law in a dramatic culmination to the country's biggest political crisis in decades.
U.S. men's hockey team defeats Sweden in overtime at Olympics quarterfinal
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Trump has mulled timeline for Iran strikes, but no decision yet
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Ukraine protests as Russians cleared to fly their flag at Paralympics
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4th alleged rape victim testifies against Norway princess's son
Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they were asleep or had passed out.
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Bad Bunny lands first lead acting role in the film "Porto Rico"
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From the archives: Robert Duvall
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Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper to depart "60 Minutes" at end of season
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
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Mark Zuckerberg appears in social media trial
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Wednesday to fight off allegations that Instagram was intentionally designed to be addictive, especially to kids. Jo Ling Kent was in the courtroom and has more on the landmark trial.
Zuckerberg testifies at landmark trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in court on Wednesday, testifying in a pivotal trial on social media addiction and potential legal remedies. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Mark Zuckerberg's team scolded in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his social media company in court on Wednesday against allegations that it's designed its apps to be addictive and harmful to children. CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the trial, and technology journalist Jacob Ward has more details.
Zuckerberg testifies in landmark trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying in a landmark social media addiction trial on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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These United States: George Washington and climate change
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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Guthrie investigators haven't ruled out accomplice
The Pima County sheriff told CBS News that investigators have not ruled out the possibility of an accomplice in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
Latest details in Nancy Guthrie case
DNA on gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home did not match any in the FBI's database, the agency said, but investigators are still focusing on possible evidence as the search for "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother continues. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
4th alleged rape victim testifies against Norway princess's son
Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they were asleep or had passed out.
Zuckerberg taking the stand at trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand at a landmark trial on the effects of social media. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Fresh crew arrives at International Space Station to boost numbers back to 7
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
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SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
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NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
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ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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New, dramatic testimony in Colin Gray's trial
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Mark Zuckerberg appears in social media trial
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Delta flight turns around due to violent passenger
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