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Travis Decker has been wanted since June 2, when a sheriff's deputy in Washington found his truck and the bodies of his three daughters.
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Travis Decker has been wanted since June 2, when a sheriff's deputy in Washington found his truck and the bodies of his three daughters.
Travis Decker, the Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, was possibly spotted in Idaho over the weekend.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can ban transgender athletes from participating in girls and women's sports. At issue are laws passed in Idaho and West Virginia that opponents argue violate the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
The Supreme Court will take up cases involving laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The man charged in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students admitted to the crimes and formally pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Bryan Kohberger admitted in court that he stabbed and killed four University of Idaho students -- a sudden and dramatic end to a two-year murder case. Carter Evans reports.
Bryan Kohberger changed his plea to guilty Wednesday for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. CBS News national correspondent Carter Evans has more on the case.
Bryan Kohberger on Wednesday officially changed his plea to guilty in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. Kohberger's guilty plea will spare him from the death penalty as part of a deal with prosecutors.
Bryan Kohberger is set to formally plead guilty Wednesday for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more on how the families of the victims are reacting to the plea agreement.
Bryan Kohberger admitted to the murders in Idaho and entered a formal guilty plea in a deal with prosecutors that will allow him to avoid the death penalty.
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022 has accepted a plea deal, according to a letter sent by prosecutors to the victims' families. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Bryan Kohberger has agreed to a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty in the November 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students, according to a letter sent to the victims' families by prosecutors.
Some family members of the four University of Idaho students who were fatally stabbed on November 13, 2022, shared their reactions to Bryan Kohberger accepting a plea deal. Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the killings of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter breaks down the turn of events.
Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, has accepted a plea deal, prosecutors say, as his trial was set to begin in August.
The suspected gunman in the deadly ambush of two firefighters in northern Idaho was identified. Also, new details are emerging about the two firefighters who were killed. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest details.
Bryan Kohberger could be spared the death penalty if an Idaho judge accepts a plea deal in his case for the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students on November 13, 2022. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest updates.
Bryan Kohberger, who is accused in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho college students, has agreed to plead guilty, a victim's family says. Under the deal, he will spend the rest of his life in prison and avoid the death penalty. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti spoke to the family of Madison Mogen and has the latest.
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the fatal stabbings of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
Authorities are releasing new information about the ambush that killed two Idaho firefighters Sunday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Two firefighters were killed and a third wounded when they were shot while responding to a wildfire on an Idaho mountain.The fire was set to lure them into an ambush, authorities said. Omar Villafranca reports.
Authorities are learning more about the alleged gunman in an attack that killed two Idaho firefighters and wounded another Sunday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Authorities in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, shared updates on their investigation after a suspect ambushed firefighters on the job.
The alleged gunman who killed two firefighters in an ambush on an Idaho mountain has been identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley, two law enforcement sources tell CBS News. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
A Pennsylvania judge said three witnesses will have to testify at the trial of Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of stabbing to death four Idaho college students in 2022.
The suspected gunman in the deadly Idaho firefighter shooting has been identified, the Associated Press reports. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest details.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
Ground search operations were suspended Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where crews have continued to look for those still lost after catastrophic July 4 flooding.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The two have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates President Trump's involvement in politics.
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
The escaped prisoner "took advantage of the liberation of his fellow inmate to hide himself in his luggage and get out," the prison service said.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham join Margaret Brennan.
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Ground search operations were suspended Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where crews have continued to look for those still lost after catastrophic July 4 flooding.
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
The EU – the United States' biggest trading partner – had been scheduled to impose "countermeasures" starting Monday at midnight in Brussels
Several lots of Hartford Bakery, Inc.'s "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" may contain undeclared hazelnuts, the company said.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham join Margaret Brennan.
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 13, 2025.
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
Micah Clayborne was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare condition, after complaining of chest pains. He needed a heart transplant.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
The new federal estimates are spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are handling research.
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
The EU – the United States' biggest trading partner – had been scheduled to impose "countermeasures" starting Monday at midnight in Brussels
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
Ukraine's spy agency said a man and woman were suspected to be involved in the assassination that was caught on surveillance cameras.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 13, 2025.
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is just beginning to know herself. With her latest album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas and her parents), the 23-year-old music superstar is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there. She describes to correspondent Anthony Mason finding a new voice as a songwriter, and about stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons. (This story was originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.)
You may not know his name, but there's a good chance you've seen Richard Kind – acting on TV, in films, on Broadway, or as the announcer-sidekick of "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney" – and he's fine making everyone else look good.
In this web exclusive, actor Richard Kind – known for such shows as "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Only Murders in the Building" – talks with CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook about his comfort level with fame. He also discusses being recruited as the announcer-sidekick for the Netflix talk show "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney"; his experience with improv at The Second City; and playing an imaginary friend in the animated feature "Inside Out."
You may not know his name, but there's a good chance you've seen Richard Kind – on TV, in films or on Broadway. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook finds out how the Tony-nominated actor (recognizable from shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Only Murders in the Building") measures success, and goes behind-the-scenes of the Netflix show, "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney," where Kind serves as announcer and sidekick.
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
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.
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
Ukraine's spy agency said a man and woman were suspected to be involved in the assassination that was caught on surveillance cameras.
The escaped prisoner "took advantage of the liberation of his fellow inmate to hide himself in his luggage and get out," the prison service said.
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
Melissa Turner initially told detectives she didn't know what happened to Matthew Trussler, but when investigators found a security camera that held clues to what happened — her story changed.
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars is expected to fetch up to $4 million when it goes up for auction later this month at Sotheby's.
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Missed the second half of the show? Sens. Maria Cantell and Rand Paull and Rep. French Hill join "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Rep. French Hill, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he doesn't believe President Trump can fire Fed chair Jerome Powell as the White House looks into his authority to do so. Mr. Trump has repeatedly expressed frustration with Powell refusing to lower interest rates, although board members of independent federal agencies like the Federal Reserve can only be forced out before their terms expire "for cause."
Sen. Rand Paul, who authored a newly-released Senate report over the Secret Service's handling of the assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there was "a total failure" within the agency and accused there of being a "cultural cover-up."
In the wake of Texas flash floods that killed at least 129 people, Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that, "We, as a nation, should not be second to Europe or anybody in being weather-ready." "We should be the smartest government in the world using technology, analyzing the data and putting a forecast system in place that gives people that kind of system," Cantwell said.
In a bipartisan "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" interview with Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal and GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, Blumenthal says "what's most important at this time is our unity" as Graham says "Congress is on the verge of passing the most consequential sanctions package in the history of the country," against Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine.