Person investigating woman's death found dead inside home
Michelle O'Connell's 2010 death was ruled a suicide, but her family believed she was killed by her boyfriend
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Trump’s stance on Venezuela garners rare bipartisan support in Congress
"There are always going to be issues on which we agree," Democratic Rep. Donna Shalala told CBS News
Tot hurt by rhinos was in zoo enclosure about 10 secs: Probe
2-year-old girl suffered serious injuries when spooked rhinos pushed her with their snouts after she slipped through bars into enclosure, state report finds
Turnout was key to Florida election results
This is the third election in a row that Democrats have lost in a Florida election within one percentage point, and they'll be looking at why Andrew Gillum could not get over that hump. The Senate race is also a close one between incumbent Bill Nelson and former governor Rick Scott. WFOR political correspondent Jim DeFede joins CBSN with details.
Scam moving companies hold belongings hostage
Florida is cracking down on a group of moving companies accused of defrauding consumers around the country. The Florida attorney general filed charges in federal court last month against 14 companies it investigated. The movers face allegations ranging from damaging property, using deceptive marketing tactics, and even extortion. Meg Oliver reports.
Man finds hand grenade, brings it to Taco Bell
The Ocala, Florida eatery closed while the police bomb squad handled the device he found in water in nearby town
Fla. official resigns over blackface photo
Mike Ertel had served as Florida's secretary of state for just 17 days when he resigned from his new post after photos surfaced showing him dressed up in blackface as a female African American Hurricane Katrina victim.
Florida bank shooting: Newlywed among the dead
Names of four of the five victims have been made public; authorities say accused gunman didn't appear to know any of them
Accused Fla. gunman forced victims to lie down
The gunman accused of killing five people at a Florida bank has been charged with premeditated murder. Investigators said he forced the victims to lie down before shooting them. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Man took bank "by force" before killing 5 women, police say
Authorities say Zephen Xaver opened fire inside SunTrust branch in Sebring, Florida
Florida commissioner reprimanded for post about Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Anabelle Lima-Taub was reprimanded by her fellow commissioners in her South Florida city for saying Rep. Rashida Tllaib might "blow up Capitol Hill"
Florida official says Muslim congresswoman may "blow up" Capitol
A city commissioner in Florida signed petition to remove Tlaib, one of the first Muslim members of Congress, calling her a "danger"
Ex-girlfriend gives new details about accused bank shooter
Zephen Xaver has long been fascinated with the idea of killing, former girlfriend tells CBS affiliate
5 people killed in Florida bank shooting; suspect in custody
Zephen Xaver, 21, has been taken into custody Wednesday after SWAT team entered SunTrust Bank branch in Sebring, Florida
Migrant children in U.S. are being held in unlicensed shelters, lawyers say
A team of lawyers who inspect shelters say thousands of unaccompanied children are housed in unlicensed facilities
5 killed in bank shooting in Florida
Five people were killed in a shooting at a bank in Sebring, Florida, police said Wednesday. A gunman surrendered to police after a SWAT team entered the bank. The suspect has been identified as 21-year-old Zephen Xaver. Watch the latest press briefing here.
Florida bill would ban abortions if fetal heartbeat detected
"It is definitely the most extreme proposal we've ever entertained in Florida and among the most extreme in the United States," a progressive group said in opposition to the bill
NTSB investigations on hold amid shutdown
Dozens of investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board are on hold during the partial government shutdown, as nearly the entire staff is furloughed. One investigation surrounds a deadly crash in Florida this month. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Dozens of NTSB investigations on hold during government shutdown
Documents show the shutdown has prevented the NTSB from launching 74 accident investigations
Disabled woman raped at FL health care facility
The family of a 23-year-old "non-verbal, immobile" woman is suing a Florida health care facility, charging she was raped and impregnated while living there. But authorities say they haven't been able to find DNA evidence of a pregnancy.
Disabled woman, 23, raped, impregnated in health care facility: Suit
Lawsuit alleges she was living in facility in Pensacola, Florida when it happened, but authorities say they can't find DNA evidence of a rape
3 children found dead after getting trapped in unplugged freezer
Suwannee County Sheriff's Office says the children, ages 1, 4, and 6, couldn't be revived when they were found at a home in Live Oak in north Florida
Groveland Four granted pardons
On Friday, Florida's governor and clemency board granted pardons to four black men. They were accused of rape in a case now seen as a shameful example of racial injustice. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Four black men pardoned decades after false rape claim
It took 70 years for the men to get justice after a white woman claimed they raped her in 1949
Facility for migrant kids extends offer letters on the spot amid rapid expansion
Hundreds are needed to staff a Homestead, Florida, shelter that is rapidly expanding
Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
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ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
Court upholds Prop 50, allowing California to use its redrawn congressional maps
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Senate GOP kills war powers effort to limit Trump on Venezuela, with Vance breaking tie
Two Republicans switched their votes after pressure from the White House.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
House passes 2-bill funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
Iranian mom searched morgue, sifting through hundreds of bodies, to find her daughter
Rubina Aminian's mother forced her way into a morgue in search of her daughter, who her family says was shot in the head at close range.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
"Fundamental" differences remain over Greenland's future, Denmark says after U.S. meeting
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
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Astronauts head home early after medical issue
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. EST, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
PureGym's entry and exit pods flagged by NYC fire department for safety concerns
The system has users download the PureGym app and scan a QR code in order to pass through cylindrical plexiglass doors of a pod and enter the gym.
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Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Verizon customers report phone service outages across U.S.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
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Trump administration to suspend immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Changing Defense Department's name could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates
The Trump administration's push to change the Defense Department's name to the Department of War could cost nine figures, according to a new estimate by Congress' budget watchdog.
Court upholds Prop 50, allowing California to use its redrawn congressional maps
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
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Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
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Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
U.S. says it's moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Trump told Iranians help is coming, so what might it look like?
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
After a bloody crackdown, Iran vows to teach protest backers a lesson
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
U.S. reduces some personnel at airbase in Qatar as tensions rise with Iran
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
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Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
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.
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Indicted Virginia coach still missing
The search continues in Virginia for a high school football coach charged with possessing child sexual assault material and using a computer to solicit a minor. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Au pair testifies in man's murder trial
A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case.
Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Man plotted murder to "get rid of" his wife after affair, au pair testifies
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
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Astronauts head home early after medical issue
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. EST, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Senate Republicans kill war powers effort
Republicans in the Senate killed a resolution on Wednesday that would have put limits on President Trump's ability to take action in Venezuela. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
U.S. gets device tied to "Havana Syndrome"
Sources tell CBS News that the U.S. quietly purchased a device in late 2024 that may be connected to the mysterious condition known as "Havana Syndrome." CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Florida Lt. Gov. Collins running for governor
Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins has jumped into a now-crowded primary for governor, going up against Trump-endorsed candidate Rep. Byron Donalds. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Justin Sayfie join with analysis.
Trump: Iran not planning to execute protesters
After a week's worth of threats against the Iranian regime, President Trump now suggests military action may not be necessary. According to the president, the executions of protesters have been called off. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Charlie D'Agata report.