Murder suspect dead after multi-state manhunt, hostage situation
Officials say Maynard abducted two women at separate points in Kentucky and stole both of their cars.'
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Ecuadorian prisoners take 57 hostages as car bombs rock the capital
The incidents come just weeks after a presidential candidate with a tough stance on organized crime and corruption was assassinated after a rally.
Hostage held for 6 years in Africa recounts ordeal, frustrations with response
Jeff Woodke, an American missionary who spent six years in captivity in Africa, says he was beaten, locked in chains and pressured repeatedly to convert to Islam.
Officer killed, another injured during hostage situation in Mississippi
The subject of the hostage situation is also dead.
1 dead, 3 migrants rescued from hostage situation in Texas, officials say
All of the hostages were safely rescued, the FBI said, and no agents were injured.
U.S. national jailed in Iran ends hunger strike, renews appeal to Biden
Namazi said he stopped eating because "U.S. presidents tend to rely more on their political thermometer than their moral compass" in negotiations with Iran.
Suspect dead after killing mother, taking hostages in Germany, police say
Shortly after noon, police announced on Twitter that the hostage situation was over.
4 found dead following reported hostage situation in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said the deaths are being investigated as homicide. One other person was wounded.
Americans among dozens held hostage by Indigenous group in Amazon
One captive said the hostage-takers were demanding "medical help and clean water and food" after an oil spill in the area "contaminated the wells and river."
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in prisoner swap
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
U.S. captives said they "prayed for death" on brutal ride from Ukraine
One of two American veterans released from Russian captivity after being captured in Ukraine says they both prayed for death during the brutal ride to freedom.
Syria denies it is holding American journalist Austin Tice
Syria has denied it is holding U.S. journalist Austin Tice or other Americans, a week after President Joe Biden accused the Syrian government of holding him.
Jailed WNBA star Griner tells wife she won't let Russian prison "break me"
Cherelle Griner says her wife promised to "hold on" until she can get home, but a Russia expert says the athlete has become a "hostage."
Danny Fenster on life inside Myanmar's notorious Insein Prison
The American journalist was held captive in Myanmar for almost six months. He told 60 Minutes what his days were like inside the infamous lockup known for holding political prisoners.
Americans unjustly held abroad by foreign governments
The vast majority of Americans wrongfully imprisoned abroad today are not held by terrorist groups, but by foreign governments. Lesley Stahl reports.
Police kill man who held hostages at gunpoint in Romeoville bank
A man stormed into a Romeoville bank, started shooting, and took hostages Tuesday afternoon, only later to be shot dead by police. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Danny Fenster on life inside Myanmar's notorious Insein Prison
The American journalist was held captive in Myanmar for almost six months. He told 60 Minutes what his days were like inside the infamous lockup known for holding political prisoners.
Americans unjustly held abroad by foreign governments
The vast majority of Americans wrongfully imprisoned abroad today are not held by terrorist groups, but by foreign governments. Lesley Stahl reports.
Details emerge about suspect in Texas hostage standoff
All four people who were taken hostage emerged unharmed.
Rabbi says he threw chair at gunman before escaping Texas standoff
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker said he and the two other remaining hostages were "terrified," especially during the last hour of the standoff Saturday night.
Texas synagogue hostages detail standoff
The FBI says it is investigating that hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas as a terror-related incident, targeted at the Jewish community. Some of the hostages are sharing ew details about what went on inside the synagogue during the standoff. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the latest and joins CBSN's Errol Barnett to discuss.
Update on two major investigations
Federal charges have been filed against Oath Keepers leader Steward Rhodes and several members of the far-right group in connection with the Capitol attack. And officials are investigating Saturday's hostage standoff at a Texas synagogue. CBS senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined "Red and Blue" with more on both cases.
Investigation of suspect in hostage standoff
The FBI identified 44-year-old British national Malik Faisal Akram as the suspect who held four people hostage in a synagogue in Texas on Saturday. Akram died at the scene and the hostages escaped after what the rabbi described as a terrifying ordeal. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest with the investigation.
Hostage standoff at synagogue in Texas
Law enforcement officials say at least four people, including a rabbi, are being held hostage by a man at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. The FBI is in contact with the suspect. CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth has the latest from reporter J.D. Miles at the scene.
Hostage situation at Texas synagogue
Officials say at least four people are being held hostage at a Jewish synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. Reporter J.D. Miles from CBS Dallas-Fort Worth station KTVT joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest on this developing story.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Biden warns against government shutdown, makes case for second term
President Biden issued a stark warning that "America could be forced to pay the price" if Republicans in Congress fail to act.
Sloths may be threatened by climate change after 64 million years of evolution
As the slowest mammal in the world — with a side of bad hearing and vision — the sloth's survival story is an unusual one. The animal is now facing the threat of climate change and human sprawl.
Ocasio-Cortez says New Jersey's Menendez should resign after indictment
"I think the situation is quite unfortunate, but I do believe that it is in the best interest for Sen. Menendez to resign in this moment," Ocasio-Cortez told "Face the Nation."
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
California CARE Court aims to improve treatment for severe mental illness
Advocates see California's CARE Court as a way of finally getting mental health help to many of those in need, but critics see it as a coercive program that removes people's choices.
Canada House speaker apologizes for honoring man who fought for Nazis
Speaker Anthony Rota introduced Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi military unit in World War II, and lawmakers applauded the 98-year-old.
Ukraine's first lady highlights the horrors of war and the hard work of healing
"We hope that all Americans understand what's going on," Olena Zelenska told "Face the Nation."
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $785 million
The jackpot for the next Powerball drawing is an estimated $785 million. It's set to be the fourth largest prize in the game's history.
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Tiny town of Dinosaur, Colorado, could be state's cannabis capital
A small town close to the Colorado-Utah state line strikes it rich with marijuana sales.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
3 adults, 3 children killed in Florida after train crashes into SUV
The crash occurred in Plant City, about 25 miles east of Tampa.
Jimmy Carter visits Georgia peanut festival ahead of his 99th birthday
The Carter Center said former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, took a ride through Plains Peanut Festival in their hometown over the weekend.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Sept. 24, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska join Margaret Brennan.
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Tiny town of Dinosaur, Colorado, could be state's cannabis capital
A small town close to the Colorado-Utah state line strikes it rich with marijuana sales.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Inside Consumer Reports
With an annual testing budget well over $30 million, the non-profit organization behind the magazine and website, with 60 labs and teams of engineers and investigators, puts thousands of consumer goods through their paces.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
Apple workers go on strike in France right as the iPhone 15 hits stores
Some 200 workers from Apple stores across France joined picket lines, vying for sidewalk space with customers eager to get the new iPhone 15.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Sept. 24, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former national security adviser Robert O'Brien that aired Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 24, 2023.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 24, 2023.
Ukraine's first lady highlights the horrors of war and the hard work of healing
"We hope that all Americans understand what's going on," Olena Zelenska told "Face the Nation."
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CDC recommends Pfizer's RSV vaccine during pregnancy
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here's what to know.
As we start to head indoors for the colder months, vitamin D levels can suffer. Experts share what to know and do about it.
You can't overdose on fentanyl just by touching it. Experts explain why.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
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Canada House speaker apologizes for honoring man who fought for Nazis
Speaker Anthony Rota introduced Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi military unit in World War II, and lawmakers applauded the 98-year-old.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 24, 2023.
Ukraine's first lady highlights the horrors of war and the hard work of healing
"We hope that all Americans understand what's going on," Olena Zelenska told "Face the Nation."
Ukrainian forces launch second missile strike on Crimea's Sevastopol
Sevastopol serves as the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Blinken: U.S. expects "accountability" from India amid tensions with Canada
The tension between both countries has been escalating since Trudeau accused the Indian government of being involved in the shooting death of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Usher to perform at Super Bowl halftime show
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, the NFL announced Sunday.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
A Talking Heads reunion for the return of "Stop Making Sense"
With the restoration and re-release of the classic 1984 concert film, the members of Talking Heads - David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison - get re-acquainted after decades of estrangement, and revisit the band's jubilant success.
Gisele Bündchen on her wellness journey: "Before I was more surviving, and now I'm living"
The 43-year-old supermodel, divorced mother of two children from her marriage to NFL superstar Tom Brady, and self-described introvert, has found peace in making a part-time home in Costa Rica.
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Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
How the AI revolution is different: It threatens white-collar workers
Emerging forms of artificial intelligence could displace a range of "knowledge workers," new analysis finds.
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Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
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Toddler and 2 adults shot dead in Florida, authorities say
A 3-year-old child and two adults are dead after being shot at a Jacksonville apartment complex, officials said. Another adult was hurt.
Settled suits over police misconduct cost taxpayers
Settlements in lawsuits over police misconduct cost taxpayers millions every year — and while they compensate victims or their families, the settlements don't necessarily stop bad behavior, experts say.
Feds open investigation into claims Baton Rouge police tortured detainees
Lawsuits allege that the Baton Rouge Police Department's now shuttered Street Crimes Unit abused drug suspects in a narcotics processing facility known as the "Brave Cave."
2 arrested in shooting death of 11-year-old that prompted gun ban
New Mexico's governor tried to temporarily ban guns from being carried in public in Albuquerque after Froylan Villegas was shot to death.
$41 million worth of cocaine found on "suspicious" boat in Colombia
The boat was manned by three people and had over one ton of cocaine on board.
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NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
NASA mission to asteroid returning to Earth
A small saucer-shape capsule carrying a half-pound of rocks and dust collected from an asteroid called Bennu is expected to slam into Earth's atmosphere at a blistering 27,650 mph on Sunday and then parachute down to the ground. NASA senior scientist Amy Simon joined CBS News to discuss the purpose and logistics of the mission.
NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
NASA image shows "unprecedented detail" of moon's south pole region
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
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Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
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Epps charged, undermining conspiracy theory
Conspiracists claimed Ray Epps was a government plant after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Epps pleaded guilty last week to a misdemeanor charge for his role in the riot.
Funding Cartels: The Fentanyl Fight | CBS Reports
CBS Reports goes into a cartel stronghold in Mexico to uncover what’s behind the surge in fentanyl trafficking and why America is failing to stop it.
How sloths survive as nature’s couch potato
Sloths, the world's slowest mammal, have been around for 64 million years. Sharyn Alfonsi traveled to Costa Rica to learn more about how they’ve survived.
U.S. helps fund Ukraine's fight to survive
America has pumped nearly $25 billion into Ukraine’s economy since the Russian invasion began. 60 Minutes went to Ukraine to learn how the money is being spent.
Investigating California’s CARE Court
Under CARE Court, judges can order people to get help, with counties required to provide aid. Critics argue the California mental health care program is costly and could strip people of their rights.