Teacher's body located month after fiancée found dead on lake
Gary Jones' body was found in about 45 feet of water a month after Joycelyn Wilson was found dead near Jones' empty fishing boat, officials said.
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Fort Moore namesakes' son against name change
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Fort Moore in Georgia will once again be called Fort Benning. The U.S. military base was originally named in 1918 after Confederate General Henry L. Benning, but this time, it will honor Fred G. Benning, who served during World War I in France. The Moore's son, retired Col. David Moore, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his disappointment with the change.
Could Georgia teacher's murder have been solved years ago?
Teacher and former beauty queen disappeared in October 2005.
Georgia's Stone Mountain Confederate monument faces renewed scrutiny
"This is not a humble monument to the Georgians who fought in the Civil War," one Georgia native said of the carvings on Stone Mountain.
Controversy over Georgia's Stone Mountain monument
In Stone Mountain, Georgia, the shadow of the state's Confederate history casts a wide shadow -- literally. It's home to the country's largest Confederate monument, with Confederate President Jefferson Davis and generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson carved on the mountainside. Skyler Henry reports on a renewed effort to shine more light on the historical record.
Men charged in 2023 murder of college student hit by stray bullet
Brianna Long, 21, was killed by a stray bullet as she was ending her shift at a bar called at The Pier, in Remerton, Georgia, authorities said.
Georgia deputy who killed exonerated Florida man won't be charged
Leonard Cure, 53, was killed by a Georgia sheriff's deputy just three years after Florida authorities had freed him from prison.
Man who bombed woman's home, plotted python attack learns fate
Stephen Glosser pleaded guilty to bombing a woman's home and conspiring to "release a large python into the victim's home to eat the victim's daughter," prosecutors say.
Voters boo GOP congressman over DOGE cuts
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia faced boos and jeers at a town hall Thursday night. His constituents, including Democrats, were angry over the Department of Government Efficiency slashing federal jobs and spending. Juliegrace Brufke, senior political correspondent at The Daily Beast, and Fin Gómez, CBS News political director, join with analysis.
Georgia mom says she'll "never fully recover" after IVF mix-up
Krystena Murray is seeking a jury trial, $75,000 in judgment and other damages after the IVF mix-up.
12/17: The Takeout: Major Garrett in Georgia
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett heads to DeKalb County, Georgia, to investigate the increase in voter registration challenges since the 2020 presidential election. Citizens can now legally file an unlimited number of challenges if they presume there are errors in the voter rolls. The practice has yielded a fair amount of proponents and critics, and with 2024 around the corner, every vote in this state could decide the next election.
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Trump criminal cases face major tests in Florida, Georgia; Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark to enter WNBA draft.
Georgia police officer killed responding to pickleball club; suspect arrested
The Roswell police officer responded to a report of a suspicious person in the parking lot of a pickleball club when he was shot.
Largest shark ever tagged by research group swimming off north Florida
At more than 1,650 pounds, Contender is a "true ocean giant," researchers said.
Fear for life of journalist jailed amid Georgian government crackdown
The mother of one of Georgia's dozens of imprisoned protesters says the nation "chose Europe," but is being "taken to Russia" by force.
Buttigieg taking "serious look" at Senate run
Pete Buttigieg, former transportation secretary, is seriously looking at running for Senate in Michigan, according to a source close to him. A seat opened up in the battleground state Tuesday after Democratic Sen. Gary Peters announced that he wouldn't seek reelection in 2026. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Parts of northern Florida blanketed by snow
Parts of northern Florida are digging out Wednesday after being hit by the winter storm that's rolled through the southern U.S. this week. The storm is expected to move into Georgia and the Carolinas Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from Tallahassee, Florida.
Georgia fire chief shot dead while helping driver who hit deer in Alabama
Authorities say murder charges have been issued for a man accused of fatally shooting a Georgia fire chief in rural Alabama.
Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
Atlanta voters on Trump presidency
President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is days away and some Atlanta voters are ready to turn the page on the political cycle. CBS News' Skyler Henry spoke to some voters as they prepare for Trump's second term.
Special Report: Jimmy Carter's life honored in Atlanta
A memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday at the Carter Center. His son, grandson and others paid tribute to Carter's life, work and legacy. His body will lie in repose until Tuesday, when he is transported to Washington, D.C. Jericka Duncan and Major Garrett anchored a CBS News Special Report.
Carter funeral procession in Plains, Georgia
America's final salute to former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday with a funeral procession in Plains, Georgia. Carter died Sunday at age 100. A hearse carrying Carter's casket left Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and traveled through Plains with a stop at the 39th president's boyhood home in Archery. The motorcade will then travel to Atlanta. Jericka Duncan and Major Garrett anchored a CBS News Special Report.
Powerful winter storm across Southern U.S. maintains its icy grip
Temperatures plunged in some areas turning melting snow into ice and turning roadways treacherous.
4 injured after flight aborted during takeoff
Four people were injured when a Delta Air Lines flight departing from Atlanta on Friday morning was forced to abort during takeoff. The incident comes amid a cold winter front that led to over 900 flight cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Snow storm pummels southern U.S.
A winter storm is moving out of Texas after dropping ice and snow across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest.
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Iranian official says U.S. sent message via mediators as Trump says deal is possible
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, President Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
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Congress launches investigation into California hospice fraud
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
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DOJ guts office helping poorer immigrants obtain affordable legal aid, sources say
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
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Bill Cosby found liable in 1972 sexual assault, must pay over $19M in damages
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her $19.25 million.
TSA lines at Houston airport a 3-floor nightmare amid staffing shortage
Out of the five terminals at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, only two had TSA staffing, and wait times could exceed four hours, the airport told travelers.
Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
Pope Leo puts Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame a step closer to possible sainthood
With Pope Leo XIV's proclamation, the priest commonly known as "Father Flanagan" is now officially declared "venerable."
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Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time?
"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.
How to cut down on pet expenses as costs rise
Pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10%, according to Rover.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
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Congress launches investigation into California hospice fraud
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
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DOJ guts office helping poorer immigrants obtain affordable legal aid, sources say
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Pope Leo puts Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame a step closer to possible sainthood
With Pope Leo XIV's proclamation, the priest commonly known as "Father Flanagan" is now officially declared "venerable."
Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
Dozens feared dead in military plane crash in southwestern Colombia
A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off in southwestern Colombia, the South American country's military said.
Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Police find $12 million worth of cocaine on smuggling boat off Puerto Rico
Cocaine with an estimated value of $12 million has been seized off the north coast of Puerto Rico, authorities said.
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Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
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Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Musk says he'll manufacture chips in Texas
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins to discuss.
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.
Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
Ways to cut down on pet care expenses
The cost of care for your pet is rising with one study finding that one in five pet owners carry at least $2,000 in pet-related debt. But there are ways to cut down on pet expenses. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Suspect in Loyola Chicago death misses first court date
Prosecutors say the man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance Monday as he receives treatment for tuberculosis. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Justin Timberlake's 2024 arrest on video
Newly released bodycam footage shows Justin Timberlake during his 2024 DWI arrest in New York. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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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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Report: 2015 to 2025 was warmest decade on record
Monday marks World Meteorological Day, with a new U.N. report issuing a stark warning about global climate change. New York Times climate reporter Eric Niiler joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump ties DHS funding to SAVE Act passage
President Trump is calling for Republicans to hold off on agreeing to any deals with Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security until the so-called "SAVE Act" is passed. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Suspect in Loyola Chicago death misses first court date
Prosecutors say the man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance Monday as he receives treatment for tuberculosis. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Sources: About a dozen mines in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. officials tell CBS News that Iran has laid at least a dozen underwater mines in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
March Madness Sweet 16 set
Brackets are busted and the Sweet 16 is set after a wild March Madness weekend. CBS Sports analyst Mackenzie Brooks joins with what to know about the teams remaining in this year's tournament.