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.
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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.
Two dead after hostage situation in Salem, Oregon
An 11-year-old boy is one of the two victims.
WorldView: Philippines hostage situation and more
A former security guard took dozens of people hostage in a shopping mall in the Philippines. Argentina looks set to become the first Latin American country to legalize abortion. And there were protests at France's César movie awards when Roman Polanski won Best Director. Rylee Carlson rounds up the world headlines from London.
Suspect in killing of 4 hostages in Mississippi has died
The standoff started around 2:30 a.m. Saturday when officers checking on a domestic call at the house were fired on
4 dead after 12-hour hostage standoff in Mississippi
Clinton police chief said two small children who were inside were released before the hostage situation came to an end
Hostage situation in N.J. resolved
A man took two women hostage at a UPS facility in New Jersey, authorities said. Police rescued the hostages, and the suspect was shot during the incident. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
2 children among 12 killed in shootout between bank robbers, police
2 attempted bank heists began around 2:30 a.m. in downtown area of Brazilian city of Milagres
Hostage situation plays out at major German train station
One of Europe's biggest train stations was closed as a man held a woman against her will, but police say suspect taken into custody
LAPD releases video of officers shooting, killing hostage during standoff
It was the first time in 13 years that Los Angeles police killed someone they consider an "innocent bystander or hostage"
Trader Joe's suspected gunman in custody after three-hour standoff
A woman was shot and killed when the gunman ran into the Trader Joe's supermarket in Los Angeles' Silver Lake section on Saturday
Gun-wielding extremist kills 3 in rampage in southern France
Man was heard claiming allegiance to ISIS as he burst into a grocery store after hijacking a car and shooting at police
France hostage suspect was known to police
A deadly apparent terror attack in France ended with security forces killing the attacker in a raid, officials say. Police say the attacker killed at least three people. He reportedly claimed a connection to ISIS. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Police officer shot after swapping himself for hostage
The gunman, who claimed allegiance to ISIS, was known to police as a petty criminal
Standoff at veterans facility ends in tragedy
An hours-long hostage situation at the nation's largest veterans retirement home ended tragically Friday night. Authorities in Napa County, California, say the suspect, an army veteran and three women were found dead in a room at the facility in Yountville. Carter Evans reports.
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Watch Live: Trump grabbed steering wheel to get to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide testifies
Cassidy Hutchinson is testifying in Tuesday's unexpected hearing.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced in Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
50 migrants found dead in back of tractor trailer in San Antonio
Sixteen others, including four children, were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries, and three people were in custody, officials said.
Ernst & Young fined $100 million after auditors cheat on ethics exam
Nearly 50 of the auditing firm's employees shared CPA test answers, securities regulators say.
Dr. Jill Biden calls Supreme Court abortion decision "so unjust"
The first lady commented publicly on the Supreme Court's decision for the first time in an interview with CBS News.
First elections to be held since Roe ruling: Here are the races to watch today
Illinois, Colorado, New York, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Utah, South Carolina and Mississippi all have races this Tuesday.
51 killed, 24 wounded in Colombia prison fire, authorities say
The deadly blaze erupted inside a detention center in Tuluá, Colombia on Tuesday after an inmate set fire to a mattress, according to the national prison system director.
Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions
More than 4,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with about 250 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
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Boat of missing North Carolina man found 2,700 miles away
Joseph Johnson was last seen leaving Federal Point Yacht Club marina on Nov. 22 on his boat, police said.
Ernst & Young fined $100M after auditors cheat on ethics exam
Nearly 50 of the auditing firm's employees shared CPA test answers, securities regulators say.
Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced in Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Dr. Jill Biden calls Supreme Court abortion decision "so unjust"
The first lady commented publicly on the Supreme Court's decision for the first time in an interview with CBS News.
Pharmacy sees 3,000% jump in emergency contraceptive sales
Demand for so-called morning-after pills is surging across the U.S., according to pharmacies.
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Ernst & Young fined $100M after auditors cheat on ethics exam
Nearly 50 of the auditing firm's employees shared CPA test answers, securities regulators say.
Pharmacy sees 3,000% jump in emergency contraceptive sales
Demand for so-called morning-after pills is surging across the U.S., according to pharmacies.
Russia's ruble is the strongest currency in the world this year
After its value plunged to less than a U.S. penny, the ruble is now trading 40% higher than before Russia attacked Ukraine. Why?
Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
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Watch Live: Trump grabbed steering wheel to get to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide testifies
The House Jan. 6 committee is hearing from Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Ex-GOP congressman gets probation for lying to feds
Former Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was also fined $25,000 for lying to federal authorities.
Dr. Jill Biden calls Supreme Court abortion decision "so unjust"
The first lady commented publicly on the Supreme Court's decision for the first time in an interview with CBS News.
Dr. Jill Biden: "First ladies across the globe are committed" to helping Ukrainians
"I've spoken to several of them, and they're committed to keep pushing this forward," the first lady told CBS News in Madrid.
U.S. officials travel to Venezuela to discuss detained U.S. nationals
Senior Biden administration officials undertake latest bid to rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on.
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Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions on outbreak
More than 4,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with about 250 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
"Free" screening? Know your rights to get no-cost care
Even a decade in, the Affordable Care Act's recommendations to cover preventive screening and care without cost-sharing remain confusing and complex.
Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers
The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect, while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.
Illinois abortion advocates expect influx of out-of-state patients
Illinois, which has strong abortion protections in place, is surrounded by states that have or could have restrictions on the procedure.
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Afghan official evacuated by U.S. says he and family now "like prisoners"
Some Afghans who helped the U.S. say they've been trapped for months at an isolated U.S. military base with no end in sight.
51 killed, 24 wounded in Colombia prison fire, authorities say
The deadly blaze erupted inside a detention center in Tuluá, Colombia on Tuesday after an inmate set fire to a mattress, according to the national prison system director.
James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
Russia's ruble is the strongest currency in the world this year
After its value plunged to less than a U.S. penny, the ruble is now trading 40% higher than before Russia attacked Ukraine. Why?
Dr. Jill Biden: "First ladies across the globe are committed" to helping Ukrainians
"I've spoken to several of them, and they're committed to keep pushing this forward," the first lady told CBS News in Madrid.
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James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
James Corden on leaving “The Late Late Show”
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," James Corden talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
Sam Gilliam, groundbreaking abstract artist, dies at 88
Gilliam was known for his work with stained and draped canvases, but expanded into many forms, textures and materials during his life.
Britney Spears' ex-husband ordered to trial on stalking charge
A judge has found that there is enough evidence against ex-husband Jason Alexander to go to trial for felony stalking after he showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding earlier this month.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced in Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Flint water scandal indictments against ex-governor, others ruled invalid
Lead from old pipes flowed through the system for 18 months in the majority-Black city.
109 live animals found in women's luggage at airport in Thailand
The women, who were traveling to Chennai airport in India, were arrested after suspicious objects were seen on the airport's x-ray machine.
Prosecutors seek up to 55 years for Maxwell
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislane Maxwell is set to be sentenced in New York federal court Tuesday. She was convicted in December of helping the wealthy financier traffic and abuse underage girls. Jericka Duncan reports and CBS news legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the sentencing.
Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell will be sentenced for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse ring. Prosecutors want her to spend at least 30 years in prison but her lawyers are asking for no more than 63 months. Jericka Duncan reports.
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First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
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The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal and country artists returning to live performances.
Inside the disturbing Pettit murder case
In the early morning hours of August 8, 2013, first responders were called to a house fire in Modesto, California. Scott and Janet Pettit were found dead inside, and investigators soon determined the fire was no accident.
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President Biden attends NATO summit
President Biden is in Spain for a two-day NATO summit. He is meeting with other world leaders to hash out a new strategic concept outlining the next decade of NATO's priorities. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about the summit and her recent interview with first lady Jill Biden, who is also in Spain.
Consumer confidence falls again in June
The Consumer Confidence Index dropped in June to its lowest level since February 2021. The Expectations Index also dropped dramatically, falling to its lowest level since 2013. Yahoo Finance senior columnist Rick Newman joins CBS News to explain why those low expectations may not be real indicator of the direction of the economy.
Voters head to the polls in New York and Illinois
Five states are holding primary elections on Tuesday, including New York and Illinois. CBS News political director Fin Gomez talks about what to expect.
Dr. Jill Biden calls Supreme Court abortion ruling "so unjust"
In her first public comments on the issue since the Supreme Court rescinded the constitutional right to an abortion on Friday, first lady Dr. Jill Biden slammed the 6-3 decision by the justices to uphold a Mississippi ban and overturn Roe vs. Wade. "This decision was so unjust — and so devastating," she told CBS News in an interview in Madrid, where she is traveling for a NATO summit.
What to watch for in Illinois primaries
Illinois is one of five states holding primary elections today, and redistricting in the Prairie State forced four congressional incumbents to run for the chance to seek reelection. Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson spoke with CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the races.