Man fatally shoots himself as officers try to question him about 4 jail escapees
Looking for four men who escaped from a Georgia jail, officers found a murder suspect who had been missing for over seven months.
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Car used by inmates who escaped jail is found; $73,000 reward offered
The blue Dodge Challenger used to help four jail inmates in central Georgia escape custody last week was found in a parking lot on Friday.
4 inmates, including murder suspect, escape Georgia jail
Authorities say the inmates got out through a damaged window and a cut fence before a Dodge Challenger picked them up outside.
Woman accused of killing pro cyclist tries to escape custody in Texas
Kaitlin Armstrong fled the country after Anna Moriah Wilson's murder, prompting a 43-day manhunt that ended with her arrest in Costa Rica.
"Dangerous" inmate captured after escaping from St. Louis hospital
Surveillance footage appeared to show Tommy Wayne Boyd leaving the St. Louis hospital on foot early Thursday morning, according to police. He was caught Thursday night
Prison escapes in America: How common are they and what's the real risk?
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
How common are prison escapes?
CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson explains the risks of prison breaks like the recent escape of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante in Pennsylvania.
Escaped murderer had planned to go to Canada
Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who was captured Wednesday two weeks after escaping from a Pennsylvania prison, had planned to travel to Canada, a U.S. Marshal said. Cavalcante also told authorities that searchers nearly stepped on him while he was hiding under leaves and brush.
Escaped prisoner says searchers almost stepped on him multiple times
After his capture Wednesday, Cavalcante told law enforcement how he survived and remained hidden for 14 days on the run.
What's next for Cavalcante after capture
Danelo Cavalcante, the killer who escaped prison and the hundreds of officers looking for him, has been captured. CBS Philadelphia reporter Nikki Dementri joins "Prime Time" to discuss what happens next for Cavalcante. Plus, former FBI executive assistant director Josh Skule examines why the manhunt lasted 13 days.
Meet Yoda, the dog who helped law enforcement catch Danelo Cavalcante
The search for escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante came to an end on Wednesday on the 14th day of the manhunt in South Coventry Township.
Escapee killer captured after 2-week manhunt, police say
Tactical teams converged on an area near their search perimeter after an aircraft had picked up a heat signal overnight.
Escaped inmate captured after 2-week manhunt
A convicted murderer who escaped from a prison in West Chester, Pennsylvania, 14 days ago was finally captured Wednesday. Danelo Cavalcante was caught in a wooded area about 20 miles from where he had escaped. Nikki Dementri reports.
Pennsylvanians frustrated with inmate manhunt
A convicted killer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago is now considered "armed and extremely dangerous." Police say Danelo Cavalcante stole a rifle from a garage Monday night. CBS Philadelphia reporter Nikki Dementri joins "Prime Time" to discuss how the search is impacting day-to-day life for people in the area.
Prison escapee armed with rifle he stole from garage, police say
A homeowner drew a pistol and fired at Danelo Cavalcante as he fled with the rifle, police said Tuesday.
Escaped prisoner armed with stolen rifle
The convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison last month is armed with a stolen rifle, police say. Danelo Cavalcante remains on the loose despite being spotted twice on Monday night. CBS Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentiri has the latest.
Police expand search area for escaped murderer
Police are expanding the search area for Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison more than a week ago. He's been spotted several times since his escape, but police believe he slipped through their search perimeter over the weekend. CBS Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
Escaped Pennsylvania murderer still at large
A convicted murderer who escaped from a prison in West Chester, Pennsylvania, nine days ago was still on the loose Friday. Danelo Cavalcante escaped just days after he was sentenced to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of a former girlfriend.
Manhunt for escaped murderer enters 8th day
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed there have been at least eight reported sightings of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante since he escaped from a prison near Philadelphia last Thursday. Authorities believe he is still within the search area near the Chester County Prison. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Brandon Goldner has the latest.
Hunt continues for U.K. terror suspect after brazen prison escape
Daniel Abed Khalife was awaiting trial on terror charges reportedly linked to gathering info for Iran when he escaped, apparently by clinging to a delivery van.
Search for escaped killer enters 7th day
A convicted killer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison last week scaled between two walls before making his run, newly released video shows. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Nikki Dementri has the latest.
Video shows murderer's escape from prison
Security video released Wednesday showed how convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante escaped from the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania last week. The video showed him crab-walking over a prison wall and then pushing his way through razor wire. Nikki DeMentri has more.
Video shows Pennsylvania prisoner escape
Officials in Pennsylvania released surveillance video at a news conference showing convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante escaping from Chester County Prison. The video shows Cavalcante using his legs and arms to push himself up a prison yard wall to the roof to escape on Aug. 31.
British soldier awaiting trial on terror charges escapes London prison
Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, went missing from Wandsworth prison early Wednesday.
Search for escaped inmate continues
Authorities continued searching for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante after multiple sightings over the long holiday weekend. Police thought they had him trapped Monday night, but he remained on the loose Tuesday. Nikki Dementri has the latest.
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Trump threatens Iran with "decapitation" as Houthis claim strike on Saudi airport
Trump threatened Tehran with "decapitation" Monday, before Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed to have struck a Saudi airport.
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.
Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool cases
"She folded like an umbrella," President Trump said of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
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.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
New details on Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting after 3 killed, 7 wounded
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
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"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.
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.
Trump raises concerns in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
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.
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"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.
What to watch for in SpaceX's first public earnings report this week
SpaceX will release its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday in a key test for the company's stuttering stock price.
JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying
JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes.
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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.
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.
Trump raises concerns in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
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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.
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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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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.
3 lions die at zoo as Japan bakes in "cruelly hot" summer
Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said.
Ukrainian drone strike on Russian warehouses in Moscow region kills 5
Ukraine has conducted long-range strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Russia, and in recent weeks stepped up attacks on warehouses belonging to the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries.
Funeral held for family "wiped off the map" in Russian strike
At least two adults and four children were killed in the strike but the death toll could be higher as all the remains have not yet been formally identified.
Human remains exhumed at WWII massacre site in Ukraine
It is believed that 30 to 40% of the 50 remains so far discovered at the site were children.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
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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.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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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.
New details in Idaho In-N-Out shooting
New information is coming out about the shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho that killed three people over the weekend. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Six months after Nancy Guthrie went missing, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff has released two ransom notes, including one that claims Guthrie died "shortly after she was taken." Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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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.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Fallout over D.C. Reflecting Pool damage
President Trump met in the Oval Office on Monday with U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro after Pirro admitted poor installation caused the damage to the D.C. Reflecting Pool, not vandalism. Mr. Trump publicly slammed Pirro for her comments. Nicole Sganga has more.
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."
Drone hits crowded Russian beach
A drone hit a packed beach in southern Russia on Monday on the Black Sea coast. Russian officials say seven people were killed and dozens were injured. Holly Williams reports.
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