Prosecutors plan to retry Etan Patz case
DA intends to again bring murder charges against Pedro Hernandez in 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old New York City boy; first jury ended in mistrial, 11-to-1 for conviction
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Texas teen returns to U.S. after 8-year custody fight
Cross-border custody case had mistakenly sent another girl to the U.S. against her will
Kidnapping suspect: "I'm the guy you're looking for"
Police say Russell Wayne Deviney, accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a California teen before leaving her at an Oregon McDonald's, is in custody
Craigslist date ends with woman found tied up
Police say Michigan woman was lucky to get away alive
NY woman admits role in abusing kidnapped Amish girls
Nicole Vaisey pleaded guilty to making child pornography with two Amish girls and other victims
Police subdue man allegedly trying to steal baby
Authorities in city near Boston say suspect tried to take child from daycare facility
NY man admits abusing kidnapped Amish girls
Stephen Howells pleaded guilty to making child pornography with two Amish girls and four other young children
Ohio State band coach hit with rape, kidnap charges
The instructor is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in his bedroom after refusing to take her home
Police: Man tries to snatch girl, is attacked with chairs
As captured on video, a man who accosted women in Hesperia park chased them into City Hall, where the tables were turned
Cops: Husband in wheelchair held wife captive
Police say the husband, a paraplegic, confined his wife and their 7-year-old son; unusual account of captivity and escape
Cleveland kidnapping victims release a memoir
Co-authors Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were held captive by Ariel Castro for about a decade before 2013 escape
LAPD warns public of "dognapping" scheme
Police say women knocked on man's door, pretended to be part of the Animal Cruelty Task Force, and demanded man's pup
Etan Patz jury asks for Excel to organize thoughts
Jury is in day 7 of deliberations over whether to convict Pedro Hernandez for killing the 6-year-old NYC boy in 1979
Rabbi convicted in forced-divorces case
Rabbi Mendel Epstein, accused of using brutal methods to force Jewish husbands to grant a religious divorce to their wives, convicted of conspiracy to commit kidnapping
Etan Patz jurors ask for 1979 weather report
Jurors deliberating in the trial of a man accused of killing a six-year-old boy in 1979 have asked for the weather report from the day the child disappeared
Cops: Woman lured, killed Ind. mom to abduct infant
Police say a woman posed as a child welfare worker in an elaborate plot to kidnap 3-week-old
Jury in Etan Patz case asks to see confession
Jurors have been deliberating since Wednesday in the case against a man accused of murdering the 6-year-old boy in 1979
Step-dad arrested for aiding mom in girl's 11-year custody flight
Mother of Mary Nunes allegedly fled with the New Hampshire girl, then 8, amid custody dispute in 2004
Trial set for suspect in N.H. girl's kidnapping
Nathaniel Kibby is charged with kidnapping a 14-year-old New Hampshire girl and raping her over the course of nine months
Authorities: Little girl's dad left her in trash can
Initial investigation finds father put girl, 3, in suburban Chicago trash can near forest preserve and drove away
Son of prominent businessman accused in kidnapping try
The son of a prominent San Diego businessman is accused of trying to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from her school
Purported kidnapper drops ultimatum to Calif. police
Just when you thought this case couldn't get any stranger... self-proclaimed kidnapper of Denise Huskins says group is taking back its threat against police
Report: Woman's "kidnappers" demand apology from cops
In ever-more bizarre Calif. case, self-proclaimed kidnapper says group really did abduct Denise Huskins, using squirt guns with "strobe flashlights and laser pointers"
Defense rests in Etan Patz murder case
Lawyers for Pedro Hernandez, on trial in 1979 killing of 6-year-old boy, count on ex-cons to raise doubt about defendant's role
Murder charges filed in alleged baby-theft plot
So. Calif woman -- self-styled mogul -- allegedly wanted to convince married boyfriend she had delivered his twins
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
What to know about Trump's "Board of Peace"
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
House Oversight Committee recommends holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
The standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton escalated after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
Supreme Court seems likely to let Lisa Cook keep job on Fed Board
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
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Justice Dept. kills cases cracking down on auto emissions cheating
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
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Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
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Justice Dept. kills cases cracking down on auto emissions cheating
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in three decades.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
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Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in three decades.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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Justice Dept. kills cases cracking down on auto emissions cheating
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
What to know about Trump's "Board of Peace"
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
World is entering era of "water bankruptcy," U.N. report warns
Water sources are being depleted faster than they can be restored, according to a new report from United Nations researchers.
World's oldest cave art — the outline of a hand — found in Indonesia
The fingers of one of the hands were "retouched to become pointed like claws," the study's co-author said.
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Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
David Beckham responds amid family feud
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees announced
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
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2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees revealed on "CBS Mornings"
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
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Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Suspect in "Colonial Parkway murders" linked to more cold-case killings
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Concerns mount over Reza Valizadeh
Reza Valizadeh, a 49-year-old dual U.S.-Iranian citizen and longtime critic of Iran, was arrested in September 2024 by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard. He is now one of at least four Iranian-Americans currently held in Iran. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Trump enacted several pillars of Project 2025
President Trump distanced himself from Project 2025 when he returned to office a year ago, but his administration has rolled out policies that closely align with many of its pillars. Alex Gangitano, White House reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss.
Inside look at SCOTUS arguments on Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court seemed likely to let Lisa Cook keep her job on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors as they heard arguments in the case Wednesday. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Trump says he has "framework" of Greenland deal
President Trump announced on Wednesday that he has "formed the framework of a future deal" regarding Greenland after speaking with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear on Trump Davos remarks
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and denounced President Trump's remarks, in which he demanded the U.S. acquisition of Greenland and questioned the NATO alliance and the future of Europe. Beshear spoke to CBS News' Ed O'Keefe about Mr. Trump's comments, which he made before several European leaders.