DNA leads to arrest 4 decades after murder, sexual assault of teens
A 64-year-old man living in Arizona at the time of his arrest has been charged after DNA linked him to a California cold case.
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Devil's Island
An ex-Marine with a secret life and a secret wife. A five-year investigation turns on shocking DNA evidence -- is the one-time hero a killer, too? "48 Hours"' Peter Van Sant has the latest in the case.
3/17/2024: The Capital of Free Russia; Healing Justice
First, Putin’s courageous Russian critics speak out. Then, exonerees and survivors come together to heal.
8 babies born with DNA from 3 people in world-first IVF trial
A groundbreaking IVF trial has raised hope that women with genetic mutations in their own DNA could one day have children without passing on deadly diseases.
Exonerees, survivors come together to heal
A rape survivor, guilt ridden after learning that an innocent man had been sent to prison in her case, brings together crime victims and exonerees to help heal those impacted by wrongful convictions.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Volunteers use DNA tech, AI to find fishermen lost at sea decades ago
The foundation aims to list all unknown graves on the coasts of the North Sea, hoping to identify remains.
Man convicted of 1967 murder in one of U.K.'s oldest cold cases
A jury found Ryland Headley, then aged 34, guilty of attacking Louisa Dunne in June 1967.
Ancient city possibly ruled by females over 9,000 years ago, researchers say
Researchers said their findings suggest husbands relocated to the wife's household upon marriage – suggesting a female dominance.
DNA that's all in the family
A recent survey showed about a quarter of the people who take DNA tests find a surprising result. Count among them correspondent Steve Hartman, whose search for family roots brought him to some unexpected places.
U.S. collecting DNA from some migrants
The federal government is now forcing some migrants in custody to give DNA samples. The controversial pilot program promoted by the Trump administration kicked off Monday. Border Patrol agents have been instructed to collect DNA through cheek swabs at two entry points on the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico. In some cases, that includes migrants as young as 14.
Scientist behind gene-edited babies sentenced
A Chinese scientist who helped create the world's first genetically edited babies is going to prison. A judge in China sentenced He Jiankui to three years for carrying out "illegal medical practices."
Stone Age chewing gum preserves girl’s DNA
An ancient form of chewing gum is providing new insights into the life of a young girl from the Stone Age. Scientists analyzed genetic material found on a 5,700-year-old piece of heated birch bark in Denmark. The girl had chewed on it before spitting it out. Her DNA was so well preserved, scientists determined she had blue eyes and dark brown hair. They could also tell her most recent meal included duck and hazelnuts.
A 23-year fight for justice inspires hope for others
For over two decades, Carol Dodge has pursued justice for her daughter Angie, who was murdered in the summer of 1996 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Learn how the family is helping others.
How police collected a suspected killer’s DNA
After 23 years, Idaho Falls, Idaho, detectives finally had a solid DNA lead in Angie Dodge’s murder case. CeCe Moore and Parabon NanoLabs’ research led them to Brian Dripps. Police just needed to collect his DNA to make certain. They traveled 300 miles to Caldwell, Idaho, and spent upwards of 24 continuous hours following Dripps, patiently waiting for him to toss a cigarette butt so they could test it.
Familial DNA testing helps lead to break in cold case
The 1996 murder of Angie Dodge has gone unsolved for more than two decades. But DNA collected from a then-public database owned by Ancestry.com has lead to a break in the case. Anne-Marie Green previews her "48 Hours" reporting on CBSN.
Could cold case of Angie Dodge be solved?
A public DNA database led to an arrest for a cold case from more than two decades ago. Angie Dodge was murdered in Idaho Falls in 1996, but police could not find her killer despite having a sample of his DNA. Anne-Marie Green, who has been following the case for more than two years, joins "CBS This Morning" to preview her "48 Hours" report, which airs Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10/9c on CBS.
Sneak peek: The Twisted Case of Angie Dodge
A brutal murder and police have DNA evidence -- could a discarded cigarette lead investigators to a possible killer and close a case two decades later? CBS News' Anne-Marie Green reports for "48 Hours," Saturday, June 27 at 10/9c on CBS.
Studying the DNA of giants
They are among the oldest living things on the planet: old-growth redwoods, only a few of which remain. Now, scientists, along with conservationists from Save the Redwoods League, are trying to bring these majestic trees back. Correspondent Lee Cowan visits California's Big Basin Redwoods State Park to report on a movement to map the genome of the coast redwood tree and its relative, the giant sequoia, in order to restore old-growth forests.
Heads, torsos of executed 1940s prisoners found under park
The prisoners were tortured and executed during Greece's civil war era, according to historians.
Could your DNA help solve a cold case?
Genetic genealogy, a new frontier in criminology, uses DNA to crack cold cases. Would you have a problem if yours were used?
Tracing family trees to catch killers
60 Minutes reports on how a new tool that uses a mixture of DNA analysis and family genealogy has been helping law enforcement crack cold cases. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT on CBS.
Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
Body identified 31 years after being found floating near Florida bridge
Advanced DNA testing helped police in Clearwater, Florida, identify Edman Eric Gleedy as the man whose remains were first discovered 31 years ago.
Rare clue at Minneapolis crime scene points to a barefoot killer
"In Minnesota here, people are not committing crimes a lot of times with the socks and shoes off," said a forensic scientist about footprints left in the victim's blood.
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.
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ODNI under Pulte fires 6 staff, sends 45 back to home agencies
Those who were fired and sent to their home agencies didn't have tasks, or their assigned tasks were outdated, a source said.
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Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
Mamdani influences New York City's congressional primaries with 3 big wins
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
What's driving Latino voters? "The economy, and the economy, and the economy."
Leading Latino political strategists are examining the races where Latinos could play an outsize role in the midterm elections, and believe their votes will be critical in a number of House races.
House approves major housing affordability bill, sending measure to Trump
The legislation aims to increase housing supply and lower costs. It marks a rare bipartisan legislative accomplishment for lawmakers.
Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
Gen. Chris Donahue set to retire, in latest departure by top military official
Gen. Chris Donahue had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, multiple sources told CBS News.
Federal court allows ICE to expand expedited deportations nationwide
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.
Moderate Democrat projected to win primary in Utah's new left-leaning district
Former Rep. Ben McAdams faced three progressive challengers in the Democratic primary in Utah's 1st Congressional District.
Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft
In what is considered one of the most talented classes in recent memory, the Washington Wizards selected BYU small forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick of the NBA Draft.
Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts in the Northern District of California ruled in a 71-page opinion Tuesday that multiple Trump administration policies were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
House approves major housing affordability bill, sending measure to Trump
The legislation aims to increase housing supply and lower costs. It marks a rare bipartisan legislative accomplishment for lawmakers.
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House approves major housing affordability bill, sending measure to Trump
The legislation aims to increase housing supply and lower costs. It marks a rare bipartisan legislative accomplishment for lawmakers.
5 major changes Trump is making in D.C. during his second term
President Trump's construction projects include restoring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, building a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom and a 250-foot triumphal arch.
Judge blocks Trump administration's SNAP limits on sodas, candy
The ruling deals a setback to the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, which seeks to curb purchases of foods officials say are unhealthy.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems soon, "Five Eyes" spy partners warn
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
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What's driving Latino voters? "The economy, and the economy, and the economy."
Leading Latino political strategists are examining the races where Latinos could play an outsize role in the midterm elections, and believe their votes will be critical in a number of House races.
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.
Mamdani influences New York City's congressional primaries with 3 big wins
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
Moderate Democrat projected to win primary in Utah's new left-leaning district
Former Rep. Ben McAdams faced three progressive challengers in the Democratic primary in Utah's 1st Congressional District.
Trump-backed challenger beats establishment GOP candidate in primary to replace Stefanik
Anthony Constantino beat Robert Smullen in New York's 21st Congressional District.
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
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North Korean soldier crosses border in suspected defection, report says
A North Korean soldier has been taken into custody after crossing the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea in a suspected defection, the Yonhap news agency says.
Peru right-wing presidential hopeful Fujimori appears poised to win runoff
Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori built what may be an unassailable lead as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages, official figures showed.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
Army looking into using 2 U.S. ranges for testing to mimic Ukraine's conditions
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said Tuesday the Army will look into introducing electronic jamming to ranges so industry and Army soldiers can train in areas that simulate battlefield conditions.
What has Britain's likely next prime minister said about Trump?
Andy Burnham, Britain's likely next leader, hasn't said a lot about President Trump, but his few statements have been critical.
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From 2011: Hitmaker Clive Davis
Multiple Grammy-winning music executive Clive Davis, who helped launch the careers of such artists as Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, died on June 22, 2026 at age 94. In this Oct. 23, 2011 "Sunday Morning" profile, Anthony Mason talked with Davis about his "accidental" career in music, and his comeback after losing his job as head of Columbia Records in the early '70s. Mason also attended one of Davis' legendary pre-Grammy parties, where Jennifer Hudson spoke about what she'd learned from her mentor.
Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon
Record label executive and starmaker Clive Davis died at 94 on Monday. His influence spans genres and decades. Music critic and Davis biographer Anthony DeCurtis reflects on the life and legacy of Clive Davis.
Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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Here's what's behind the tech stock selloff
Stocks slid around the world on Tuesday as investors pulled back from some of the biggest names in tech amid concerns about ongoing inflation and the possibility of future interest rate hikes. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Ex-CISA director on intel community's AI warning
An international alliance warns that advanced artificial intelligence models are on the brink of being able to overwhelm cybersecurity systems for governments and businesses. Former CISA Director Chris Krebs joins with analysis.
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.
Tech stocks tumble over AI cost concerns
A massive tech stock sell-off dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Tuesday. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
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Reflecting on the Etan Patz kidnapping case
The Supreme Court recently decided to reinstate the conviction of the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979, bringing the case back into the public eye. "After Etan" author Lisa Cohen shares her thoughts on how the Etan Patz kidnapping changed how the public viewed missing children's cases.
Latest on Nancy Guthrie Ransom notes
Authorities believe that two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family shortly after her disappearance are linked to the same person or group. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
New details in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators familiar with the case believe it is likely that two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were written by the person or group that abducted her. While the first note demanded millions in bitcoin, the second claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died, albeit not purposefully, according to sources who reviewed the notes. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more details on the case.
Deadly shooting in Montreal
Two people are dead, including a police officer, after a suspect opened fire at police in Montreal. The suspect is also dead. Shanelle Kaul reports on the investigation. Warning, some of the video is graphic.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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5 active wildfires rage in Utah
Five large, active wildfires were threatening homes and forcing evacuations in Utah Tuesday. They range from north of Salt Lake City, to south of Provo. Rob Marciano is tracking them.
Polymarket launches probe after WSJ article
Polymarket tells CBS News it is auditing its promotional content in response to a recent investigation by the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper found that the prediction market paid online content creators to produce videos showing them collectively winning a total of $1.9 million, but the Journal says those bets weren't real. One of the article's authors, Neil Mehta, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
U.S., Iran make contradict each other on talks
Tuesday was another day of conflicting claims from the White House and Iran over what, if any, progress has been made toward permanently ending their conflict. New York Times diplomatic correspondent Edward Wong joins with analysis.
Jalen Brunson's mom on her pregame texts
Sandra Brunson, mother of New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson, says she's texted her son words of encouragement before every game since he was in high school. "I still send them, and he looks forward to them," Brunson says. See the full interview with Dr. Jon LaPook, Friday on "CBS Mornings."
Jalen Brunson's mom, Sandra, on leadership
Sandra Brunson, the mother of NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, says she told her son, "As a leader, he has to understand that everyone has a job to do and every one of his teammates has to feel comfortable in their role and believe in their role." See the full interview with Dr. Jon LaPook, Friday on "CBS Mornings."