Person of interest captured in family's kidnapping, victims still missing
An infant girl, her parents and her uncle were kidnapped Monday from a business in Central California, authorities said.
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Sheriff pleads for help finding 4 kidnapped family members and their abductor
Authorities in Merced County in Central California say the four, including an infant, were taken from a business there and the abductor is likely armed and dangerous.
Sherri Papini sentenced to 18 months in prison
Sherri Papini was sentenced on Monday to 18 months in prison for her kidnapping hoax.
Interrogation video of Sherri Papini released
Sherri Papini was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison for faking her own kidnapping. Nikki Battiste has more.
Sherri Papini gets 18 months in prison for faking her own kidnapping
The California woman was arrested earlier this year for staging a hoax kidnapping that prompted a three-week search across multiple states.
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Mexico arrests retired general in case of 43 missing students
Mexican authorities have arrested a retired general and three other members of the army for their alleged connection to the disappearance of 43 students in southern Mexico in 2014.
Memphis police identify body of missing jogger
A body found in a Memphis neighborhood Monday was confirmed to be a Tennessee woman who was abducted late last week. Police arrested 38-year-old Cleotha Abston and charged him with first-degree murder and first-degree murder in perpetration of kidnapping. Elise Preston has more.
Body of missing Memphis jogger identified
Police in Memphis say the body of missing teacher Eliza Fletcher has been identified and the suspect has been charged with murder. Officials say surveillance video showed Fletcher being abducted by a person in a dark SUV while out for a jog early Friday. CBS News' Lana Zak and Vladimir Duthiers have more on the breaking news.
Man charged in jogger abduction kidnapped prominent attorney in 2000
The man charged with kidnapping a Tennessee woman spent 20 years behind bars for a previous kidnapping.
Man charged in connection to Memphis jogger's disappearance
Police in Tennessee say a man has been charged in the disappearance of a woman who was abducted while jogging.
Person detained in connection to teacher's abduction in Tennessee
A vehicle wanted in connection with the disappearance was found Saturday and a person detained, police said.
Teen abducted in Pennsylvania found in NYC
A teenager who was taken from her home in Reading, Pennsylvania, in the middle of the night, was found safe in New York City. The suspect, identified by police as the girl's mother's ex-boyfriend, was arrested. CBS Philadelphia's Marcella Baietto has the details.
83-year-old nun released 5 months after she was kidnapped in Burkina Faso
"We are grateful to God for the safety of Sr Suellen," the Archbishop of New Orleans said in a Facebook post.
2 men convicted in plot to kidnap Michigan governor
A jury found Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. guilty of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and conspiring to obtain a bomb to blow up a bridge.
2 men found guilty of conspiring to kidnap Michigan governor
A jury has convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 after a jury failed to reach a verdict in an earlier trial of the two men.
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Parole granted to last Chowchilla school bus hijacker
The last of three men convicted of hijacking a school bus full of California children for an attempted $5 million ransom in 1976 is being released by the state's parole board.
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.
"Russian forces took us away," Ukrainian teen tells CBS News
Ukraine's government accuses Moscow of "kidnapping" children amid its ongoing invasion so they can be "illegally adopted by Russian citizens."
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A former candidate for governor is accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl. Does his decades-long fascination with the case mean he’s a true-crime junkie or a murderer? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports Saturday, August 6 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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3-month-old found safe after kidnapping
Authorities in San Jose, California, announced that a 3-month-old baby was found safe after an apparent kidnapping, and a suspect is in custody. Watch the news conference here.
Authorities bust alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Jonathan Oosting, a political reporter from Bridge Michigan, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down what we know about the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Texas car dealer charged with murder-for-hire of mistress, boyfriend
Austin businessman Erik Charles Maund and three of his associates could face up to life in prison if convicted.
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
DOJ watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
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Trump to nominate David Cummins as TSA administrator
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Millions under wildfire alerts in central U.S., as warmth, winds fuel risks
A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco due to burn injuries
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Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
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Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts yet again
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again early Thursday, marking its 45th episode since December 2024.
DOJ watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
Millions under wildfire alerts in central U.S., as warmth, winds fuel risks
A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.
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Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
JetBlue used customers' data to set ticket prices, lawsuit alleges
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. Here's what to know.
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DOJ watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law
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Trump to nominate David Cummins as TSA administrator
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Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
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New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
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Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
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Tourists rescued from cliff as huge waves inched closer
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Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime in killing of journalist
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U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
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Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
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Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
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Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
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How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
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Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
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Breeding a better bread
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Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
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Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
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"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
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