34 years after woman's murder, DNA leads to suspect 2,000 miles away
Gene Meyer lived about a mile from where Betty Rolf's body was found on Nov. 7, 1988, just outside of Appleton, Wisconsin
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"Torso Killer" admits slaying 5 women decades ago, including 23-year-old mom
Richard Cottingham has been imprisoned since 1980, when he was arrested after a motel maid heard a woman screaming inside his room.
Woman adopted as infant finds biological dad
Deanna Shrodes grew up knowing she was adopted as an infant. At age 27, she found her biological mother, but her father's identity was kept from her. But in May, a DNA match led to an unlikely reunion, and then an unlikely act of kindness. David Begnaud has more.
Woman finds biological father after lifelong search and becomes his caregiver
Deanna Shrodes, an ordained minister, found her father when he was 92 after she said God spoke to her and told her his name.
Coroner seeks DNA to identify remains linked to possible serial killer
Investigators believed Herbert Baumeister, a married father of three, lured men to his home and killed them in the 80s and 90s.
Man charged in 1983 killings of women found dead in their homes
Police are looking to see if Sutherland is linked to any other cases.
Suspect convicted in 1987 killing of man and son in Connecticut home
Capt. Ronald Smith of the Hamden police told the New York Times the murders were "bone-chilling."
DNA links man to 1978 rape and murder of college student
"There is no doubt in my mind that Ralph Howell was a serial killer," Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters said.
Man gets life in prison after DNA linked him to 1982 killings of Colorado women
Friends and family discovered Bobbi Jo Oberholtzer's body on the summit of 11,542-foot Hoosier Pass. Annette Schnee's body was discovered six months later.
Ex-school CEO convicted after DNA from trash links him to 4 sex assaults
At least two of the victims were in the courtroom and wept after the verdicts were announced, with one saying: "This has been a long 38 years."
Other cold cases checked after drop of blood links man to 1989 killings
New York State Police confirmed that investigators are looking into possible links between Michael Louise and several cold case homicides.
Man imprisoned for 38 years freed after DNA evidence points to different person
Maurice Hastings, who has maintained he was innocent since the time of his arrest, said he "prayed for many years that this day would come."
Exhumations to resume in bid to ID Tulsa Race Massacre victims
In 1921, over 1,000 homes were burned, hundreds were looted and a thriving business district known as Black Wall Street was destroyed.
Genetic twist: Medieval plague may still be affecting our immunity
Genes that may have helped ancestors survive the Black Death make us more vulnerable to certain diseases today, a study says.
Endangered wolf prized for genetic value found dead in New Mexico
"Anyone who kills a collared wolf is either an inept coyote hunter or a sick human being," said one wildlife advocate.
Ancient DNA gives rare glimpse of Neanderthal family dynamics
Research shows a father and his teenage daughter lived together in Siberia more than 50,000 years ago.
Use of crime victim's DNA raises privacy concerns
A woman said she was arrested for theft after San Francisco police used her DNA from a rape kit taken in 2016. The charges against her were later dropped after the district attorney discovered the source of the evidence. Janet Shamlian has more.
Sexual assault victim says rape kit DNA used against her by police
A woman claims San Francisco police arrested her for theft based on DNA sample she had submitted to them as evidence years earlier for a rape investigation.
Rape survivor's DNA is turned against her
Janet Shamlian has an exclusive interview with a young woman who was raped and gave her DNA to San Francisco police to help find the man who attacked her. Six years later, SFPD used the DNA that they had stored to press charges against her for an alleged crime.
Drop of blood leads to arrest in 1989 stabbing deaths of Vermont couple
Forensic testing confirmed a DNA match to George Peacock in a spot of blood found inside Michael Louise's car, police said.
Remains identified as those of 14-year-old girl missing since 1969
State police are asking for the public's help to find the individual responsible for her death.
Man accused of killing women near canal in 1990s heads to trial
Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas both disappeared while riding their bicycles along the Arizona Canal in north Phoenix.
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing woman 36 years ago
The break came in 2020 after investigators obtained a DNA sample from Carbo — who was 18 at the time of the murder — and it matched.
Man gets 75 years for 1993 murder of woman found in dorm bathtub
Janitors found Sophie Sergie's body in a bathtub in the shower room on the afternoon of April 26, 1993.
Teen soldier who went missing during Korean War accounted for
It was the news his family — including his now 99-year-old sister Elizabeth Fiorentini — has been awaiting for decades.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major case over presidential firing power
The Supreme Court is considering whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump policies are not America First
The relationship between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Trump's most loyal backers, soured over the Epstein files and disagreements over MAGA policies.
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Powerful earthquake hits off Japan, triggering tsunami
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government set up an emergency task force to urgently assess the extent of damage.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
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Beshear takes on national role as Dems eye governors to get to the White House
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, with fellow potential presidential candidate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handling a vice chair post.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Wisconsin Cinnabon worker fired after shouting racist slurs at customers
A Cinnabon worker in Wisconsin has been fired after a racist outburst directed at two customers went viral, the company said.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
Fine against Southwest for 2022 winter storm cancellations waived by DOT
Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
210,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
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Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears major case over presidential firing power
The Supreme Court is considering whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
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Beshear takes on national role as Dems eye governors to get to the White House
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, with fellow potential presidential candidate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handling a vice chair post.
Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
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Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
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Powerful earthquake hits off Japan, triggering tsunami of up to 15 inches
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government set up an emergency task force to urgently assess the extent of damage.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
U.K. woman stitches strength into neurodiversity-themed fashion startup
Mille Haywood is overcoming her own mental health challenges and helping others with clothes that offer "comfort hugs," and a "Slay-DHD" attitude.
Hitmen ambush and kill journalist who covered corruption
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Leak at Louvre Museum damaged hundreds of works after jewel heist
Weeks after the brazen robbery of crown jewels, Paris' Louvre saw hundreds of works in its Egypt section damaged by water from a leaky old heating system.
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Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Golden Globe nominees announced
"CBS Mornings" reveals the nominees for some of the Golden Globe Awards' biggest categories. Plus, Fandango managing editor Erik Davis breaks down the nominations.
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution.
Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford: "I know that we don't have forever anymore"
The bestselling author had said she would no longer write novels set in the make-believe mountain village of Mitford. After the death of her daughter, she wrote through her grief – which led to her 15th Mitford book, "My Beloved."
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Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
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.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent talks with Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, about her goal of producing "the Scarlett Johansson of the AI genre." Kent also talks with Kevin Reilly, CEO of Kartel ai, a Beverly Hills tech startup; and with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin, about the impact of AI on Hollywood and the actors' union.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Greene speaks out rift with Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, spoke out on "60 Minutes" about her dynamic with President Trump ever since she joined calls for the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Newly released video in Mangione case
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Hitmen ambush and kill journalist who covered corruption
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Car bomb kills 5 people, including 3 officers, outside police station in Mexico
The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the area, police said.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Powerful earthquake hits Japan
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning of up to 15 inches in coastal areas. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.
H.R. McMaster on Sept. 2 boat strikes
H.R. McMaster, who served as national security adviser in the first Trump administration, joined "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" and called for more information and transparency on the Sept. 2 boat strikes near Venezuela that lawmakers have scrutinized.
Greene speaks out rift with Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, spoke out on "60 Minutes" about her dynamic with President Trump ever since she joined calls for the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Marjorie Taylor Greene on divide with Trump
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke with 60 Minutes explaining the recent divide between her and President Trump. Greene said Mr. Trump was upset with her for supporting a bill directing the Department of Justice to release all of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Presidential firing power arguments in court
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the president's attempt to fire Rebecca Kelly, a member of the Federal Trade Commission. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson explains.