Man found slain woman's abandoned golf clubs after talking to her
"This was very strange and not right," said Harley Thornton. "There is no reason to abandon your clubs in the middle of the fairway"
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New details on golfer's killing
A man has been charged in the killing of a champion golfer after the Iowa State University student's body was found at a golf course in central Iowa. Police on Tuesday gave an update on the investigation.
Report: GOP worried about Senate races
The New York Times reports that top Republicans are concerned about losing some traditionally GOP seats in November's midterm elections. Ryan Grim, D.C. bureau chief for The Intercept, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest details.
NASCAR remembers young fan who asked for racing stickers for his coffin
Caleb Hammond, 11, passed away Monday, weeks after he got the ride of a lifetime at a NASCAR track
Agents visit dairy farm that employed suspect in Mollie Tibbetts' slaying
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, 24, worked at the farm for roughly four years and lived in one of its trailers for free
Details emerge about man charged in Mollie Tibbetts' murder
Cristhian Bahena Rivera's alias, John Budd, emerged Wednesday as his employer, a cattle operation in Iowa, faces questions over whether there were signs he was in the U.S. illegally
Sen. Grassley on Kavanaugh documents
Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is leading the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Grassley joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the additional 42,000 pages of documents about Brett Kavanaugh given to the committee the night before confirmation hearings.
Is there such a thing as "healthy" beer?
Call it farm-to-brewpub. Beer made from clean, local ingredients is gaining attention. Lukas Voss of CBS affiliate KGAN-TV reports from Iowa City, Iowa.
Tibbetts' father releases op-ed
When the body of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts was found in an Iowa cornfield, her father says he set out to celebrate his daughter’s extraordinary life. Now he says he needs to defend her legacy. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Mollie Tibbetts' suspected killer acted normally during search, coworker says
She said Cristhian Bahena Rivera, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, is calm, not violent, and a good father
Mollie Tibbetts autopsy
An autopsy report released Thursday stated that Mollie Tibbetts died from multiple sharp force injuries. Authorities have said the suspect, Cristhian Rivera, is an undocumented immigrant, but Rivera's lawyer denies those claims. Brianne Pfannenstiel, chief political reporter of the Des Moines Register, joins CBSN to discuss politics surrounding Mollie Tibbetts' murder.
Autopsy reveals cause of death in Mollie Tibbetts case
The Iowa State Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and concluded the Iowa student's manner of death to be homicide
Boss describes recent demeanor of Mollie Tibbetts' murder suspect
Cristhian Bahena Rivera is accused of killing Iowa college student after illegally living and working in the U.S.
Mollie Tibbetts' murder sparks outrage from Republicans
Federal authorities say the man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts is an undocumented immigrant
Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect in court
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts, appeared in court Wednesday. A judge ordered that he be jailed on a $5 million cash-only bond.
Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect charged
The man suspected of killing Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts is due in court Wednesday. Cristhian Bahena Rivera, 24, an undocumented immigrant who lived near Tibbetts, is charged with first-degree murder. Tibbetts disappeared July 18 while out for a jog in Brooklyn, Iowa. Adriana Diaz reports.
Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect told police he'd seen her before
Search for 20-year-old Iowa college student came to somber end in cornfield about 12 miles from where she went missing
Man charged with murder in Mollie Tibbetts' death
Police say a man who is in the U.S. illegally has been charged with murder in the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts. Authorities announced charges against 24-year-old Cristhian Bahena Rivera in a news conference.
Murder charge filed in Mollie Tibbetts case, missing Iowa student found dead
Officials say the suspect, 24-year-old Cristhian Bahena Rivera, is a Mexican national who is in the country illegally
Suspect in Mollie Tibbetts case led investigators to missing college student's body
Surveillance video led investigators to Cristhian Rivera, who took them to Mollie's body, just miles from Brooklyn, Iowa
Missing Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts found dead
The 20-year-old was last seen jogging near her home on July 18
Iowa town stunned by Mollie Tibbetts case
CBS News has learned Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts has been found dead, just over a month after she went missing. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz, who's been covering the case, joins CBSN to explain what Tibbetts' hometown has gone through since her disappearance.
What's next in the Mollie Tibbetts investigation?
CBS News learned Tuesday that Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts has been found dead, just over a month after she was reported missing. CBS News security analyst and former assistant director of the FBI, Ron Hosko, joins CBSN to discuss the case and where the investigation goes next.
Mollie Tibbetts found dead, sources say
The search for 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts, who disappeared nearly five weeks ago, apparently has led to her body. The University of Iowa student was last seen alive on July 18, leading to a massive search. Sources tell CBS News Tibbetts has been found dead, but very few details are available at this time. Adriana Diaz reports.
Mollie Tibbetts found dead
CBS News has learned that Mollie Tibbetts, the missing 20-year-old from Brooklyn, Iowa, has been found dead. She had gone missing five weeks ago. CBSN's Anne-Marie Greene and Vladimir Duthiers report.
Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
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Iran, Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz getting close, Tehran says
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.
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Trump voter pleads for fiancée's release after ICE arrest: "They're destroying families"
"They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancée, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE.
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony last week.
At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Lindsay Clancy sobs at trial as jury is shown baby's autopsy photos
The Lindsay Clancy trial continued on Day 8 of testimony with a Massachusetts medical examiner taking the stand.
Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up
The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
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America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.
Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
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America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
Layoffs have plunged this year. "Recently laid-off workers are finding jobs as fast as the economy is creating new ones," one economist said.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
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Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up
The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.
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Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
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Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
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Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.
Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
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Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
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.
AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Water agencies advised to up cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on water systems, which officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers, have been reported in at least 12 states. Vox reporter Sara Herschander joins CBS News to discuss.
Update on Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law testified in her murder trial Thursday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but she's pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges, with her attorney arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Investigation
Questions about company in L.A. warehouse fire
Matt Gutman investigates Lineage Logistics, the company involved in the Los Angeles warehouse fire that left tens of millions of pounds of meat to rot, forcing a whole community to face foul odors and other health hazards.
Details on man arrested near Trump golf club
A man arrested outside President Trump's golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, was already under investigation for robbery. Nikole Killion has the details.
New Mexico AG on suing DOJ over Epstein files
New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein as it investigates the convicted sex offender's Zorro Ranch property. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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Water agencies advised to up cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on water systems, which officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers, have been reported in at least 12 states. Vox reporter Sara Herschander joins CBS News to discuss.
Videos show damage to Kyiv after latest Russian strikes
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv killed at least 17 people the night of August 5. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the attack that ballistic missile interceptors "could have saved lives."
Trump signs orders on birthright citizenship
President Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders aimed at denying birthright citizenship to some children born in the U.S. He took questions from reporters after the signing.
Update on Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law testified in her murder trial Thursday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but she's pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges, with her attorney arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Trump dismisses munitions shortage reports
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the waterway, Iran's state news agency reported Thursday. Meanwhile, President Trump is denying reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.