Police: Man faked kidnapping to get ransom from parents
Police traced calls asking for $5,000 to the 30-year-old's girlfriend's phone
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Boy jumps out of moving car to escape abductor
"I just jumped," says 12-year-old Virginia boy; his dad says, "He's his own hero. He saved his own life"
Man describes family's harrowing rescue from Taliban-linked group
American Caitlan Coleman's husband, Joshua Boyle, describes moment Pakistani forces rescued family from captivity
Charges upgraded for suspect in disappearance of Chinese student
If convicted, Brendt Christensen faces the death penalty or mandatory life in prison
More rapes traced to man accused of posing as Uber driver: prosecutors
DNA testing linked him to three sexual assaults dating back a year before his March arrest in Chicago
Cops: Abducted boy found dead after mom thrown from cliff
Police say the 5-year-old's body was found Monday about a half-mile from where his mother was thrown from a cliff in eastern Kentucky -- the woman survived
Details emerge in case of girl cops say swam from captors
The 15-year-old Minnesota girl told police she repeatedly sexually assaulted and locked in a closet for nearly a month
Cops: Teen swam to freedom after weeks of captivity
Police say Minnesota girl was tied up and repeatedly assaulted for 29 "harrowing" days
Woman believed kidnapped safe after approaching casino guards
The 55-year-old woman has been taken to the hospital, but it's unclear if she is injured
Woman, infant son abducted at gunpoint found safe
The search for the suspect, who is the child's father, continues
Cops: Newborn found is likely child of missing woman
Savanna Greywind was eight months pregnant when she vanished on Saturday -- her neighbors have been charged with kidnapping
Lawyer says "evil" to suggest U.K. model in on alleged kidnap
Many details in young model Chloe Ayling's "terrifying" story don't seem to add up, and at least one person is changing their story
British model drugged, stuffed into suitcase in sex trafficking attempt, cops say
Lukasz Pawel Herba, 30, has been arrested in the kidnapping of a British model who thought she was traveling to Milan for a photo shoot
New suspect sketch in kidnap of Cal Ripken Jr.'s mom
Vi Ripken was kidnapped at gunpoint from her home outside Baltimore on July 24, 2012 and freed a day later; the suspect is still at large
Police: Dog bites attempted kidnapper, saves girl
Police in Prince William County, Virginia, said in a statement on Facebook that a 10-year-old girl was walking her dog when an unknown man grabbed her arm
Woman accused of kidnapping slain mom's kids enters plea
Brittney Sue Humphrey's boyfriend is accused of murdering her half-sister, Kimberly Harvill; Humphrey faced charges of kidnapping Harvill's 3 kids
Scholar's disappearance probed as kidnapping
Surveillance video shows Yingyin Zhang getting off a bus in Illinois and entering a black Saturn Astra vehicle shortly thereafter
Jack McCullough aka John Tessier
On June 29 2011, Jack McCullough was taken in for questioning by Agent Brion Hanley of the Illinois State Police and homicide cold case detectives from the Seattle Police Dept., Cloyd Steiger and Mike Ciesynski. McCullough is shown a photo lineup, which includes a photo of himself. ISP Director Hiram Grau authorized the cold case investigation.
Teen's diary offers account of 1957 abduction, murder
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reads from a diary kept by murder victim Maria Ridulph's sister more than a half century ago
Cops: Missing teen lured over Kik app; raped
Authorities say the 14-year-old was found in an Ohio apartment four days after disappearing from her Indiana home
Troops kill Islamic militant commander involved in beheadings
“This is a major blow to the Abu Sayyaf ... If they have further plans to kidnap innocent people somewhere, they will now have to think twice,” official says
Rick Ross sentenced to probation in assault, kidnap case
Rapper Rick Ross pleaded no-contest to beating two groundskeepers at his Georgia estate who reportedly threw a party there without his permission
Mom's warning about "human trafficking" at IKEA goes viral
Mom suspects her children were being eyed by human traffickers, but an expert tells CBS News that's not how traffickers usually operate
Ex-teacher researched teen marriage before disappearing, investigators say
Police are searching for Tad Cummins, a former teacher, who is suspected of kidnapping 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas
Teacher accused of kidnapping had been reported kissing missing girl
Student Elizabeth Thomas was last seen March 13 and is believed to be with 50-year-old teacher Tad Cummins, authorities said
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
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U.S.-Iran peace efforts inch along, mired by Israel's fight with Hezbollah
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
Maps show heat dome forecast to scorch major U.S. cities this week
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
LeBron James to leave Lakers, play elsewhere in 24th NBA season
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Rescuers cling to hope for survivors 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Supreme Court upholds state transgender athlete bans in girls' and women's sports
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
GOP Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says he was diagnosed with depression
The New Jersey congressman missed more than 140 votes since March 5 as those around him declined to give specifics about his medical issue.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
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Starter homes are out of reach for most prospective homebuyers
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
Supreme Court says nation's top copyright official can keep job for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it won't allow President Trump to remove the nation's top copyright official.
Supreme Court takes up challenges to AR-15 bans
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Starter homes are out of reach for most prospective homebuyers
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
Ford recalls more than 741,000 vehicles due to faulty park system
Ford estimates that 1% of the vehicles have the defect, according to the recall notice.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
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Supreme Court says nation's top copyright official can keep job for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it won't allow President Trump to remove the nation's top copyright official.
Supreme Court takes up challenges to AR-15 bans
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
Supreme Court upholds state transgender athlete bans in girls' and women's sports
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
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What is the viral trend looksmaxxing?
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
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Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Rescuers cling to hope for survivors 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Prince Harry "exploring every option" to bring family on U.K. visit
Prince Harry's request for taxpayer-funded police protection during a visit home this summer was reportedly rejected by U.K. authorities.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
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U.S.-Iran peace efforts inch along, mired by Israel's fight with Hezbollah
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Brandon Lake opens up about his music
Grammy-winner Brandon Lake is one of the biggest names in Christian music. He speaks with "CBS Mornings" about how his audience is growing, collaborations and how he got his start.
Taylor Swift wedding mystery deepens
Will Taylor Swift be marrying Travis Kelce this week at Madison Square Garden? Jericka Duncan reports.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
Aide who planned JFK Jr.'s secret wedding weighs in on Swift-Kelce rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
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AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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Suspect in D.C. Israeli murders back in court
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Over half a million dollars stolen from ATMs in "jackpotting" scheme
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Monaco attack injures at least 3
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Suspect in D.C. Israeli murders back in court
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Supreme Court issues key rulings
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold birthright citizenship on Tuesday, thwarting President Trump's attempts to end the constitutional right. Meanwhile, the highest court allowed states to ban transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports, and struck down limits on coordinated campaign spending. CBS News' Jan Crawford has more.
The immense impact of birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. Columbia Law School professor Elora Mukherjee and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley join "CBS News 24/7 with more.