Convicted killer Paul Flores stabbed in prison by another inmate, officials say
It marks the second time in the past nine months that Flores has been attacked while in prison.
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Kristin Smart's family files lawsuit against Cal Poly
The family of murder victim Kristin Smart has filed a lawsuit against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Paul Flores hospitalized after being attacked in prison, lawyer says
Paul Flores was found guilty last year in the 1996 abduction and murder of Kristin Smart, a college freshman who vanished from campus.
A timeline of the Kristin Smart case—and Paul Flores' conviction for her 1996 murder
Kristin Smart vanished in 1996. Now, longtime suspect Paul Flores has been convicted of her murder. His father Ruben was found not guilty of being an accessory after the fact.
The Kristin Smart disappearance
A podcast reignited interest in the cold case of Kristin Smart who went missing from her college campus in 1996. In October 2022, a California jury found longtime suspect Paul Flores guilty of her murder.
The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
A college student attends a party and is never seen again. A fellow student is long suspected of her murder. 26 years later – a jury speaks. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Man sentenced in Kristin Smart murder case
Paul Flores was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison in the murder of Kristin Smart, a California college student who went missing in 1996. Her remains have never been found.
Man convicted of killing Kristin Smart in 1996 sentenced to 25 years to life
Smart's remains have never been found, but she was declared legally dead in 2002.
The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
A college student attends a party and is never seen again. A fellow student is long suspected of her murder. 26 years later – a jury speaks. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Paul Flores guilty in killing of Kristin Smart
A jury found Paul Flores guilty of killing Kristin Smart, who disappeared from a California university 26 years ago. Her remains have never been found.
Fact checking debate claims from Trump and Harris' 2024 presidential faceoff
CBS News fact-checked Trump and Harris in their first 2024 presidential debate, where they challenged each other on their plans for the economy and America's future.
Officials say delays in election-related mail could disenfranchise voters
State and local election officials warned that ongoing issues could risk disenfranchising voters.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as Category 2 storm
Hurricane Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
Harris says she is a gun owner in presidential debate with Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris reminded the public during the debate with former President Donald Trump that she owns a gun.
Harris campaign seeks 2nd debate, but Trump says he's "less inclined"
Tuesday's debate came after weeks of back and forth over whether the matchup would occur at all. Another debate isn't guaranteed.
Taylor Swift drove 337,826 visitors to vote.gov with Harris endorsement
Taylor Swift's post endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House on Tuesday drove at least 337,826 users to visit the site vote.gov.
Use of AI to replicate James Earl Jones' voice of Darth Vader concerns actors
Over the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones' voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer.
Right-wing influencer spreads false claim Harris wore earpiece
The baseless claim has been repeated after several presidential debates.
Biden, Harris, Trump, Vance appear together at NYC 9/11 memorial ceremony
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump appeared together at Ground Zero just hours after Tuesday's contentious debate.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine pushes back on fake migrant story shared by Trump
The baseless rumors have been amplified in recent days by former President Donald Trump and his allies.
Campbell Soup Company planning to drop "soup" from its name
Campbell's is known for its soup, but the company is hoping to change its name in an effort to ensure people know it sells other foods, too.
Analysis of the words Trump, Harris relied on in their first debate
CBS News Confirmed analyzed the words Trump and Harris used during the presidential debate to determine what themes and rhetoric they used to appeal to voters.
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Alaska Airlines pilot describes moment of door blowout in first interview
A pilot on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 is opening up for the first time about the terrifying moments when a door panel blew out of the Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft in mid-flight in January.
Taylor Swift drove 337,826 visitors to vote.gov with Harris endorsement
Taylor Swift's post endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House on Tuesday drove at least 337,826 users to visit the site vote.gov.
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Campbell Soup Company planning to drop "soup" from its name
Campbell's is known for its soup, but the company is hoping to change its name in an effort to ensure people know it sells other foods, too.
Use of AI to replicate James Earl Jones' voice of Darth Vader concerns actors
Over the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones' voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer.
Here's why it's a good time to lease an electric vehicle
Average monthly lease payments on EVs are $578, but even better deals can be found. They won't last forever, though.
TD Bank gave incorrect customer data to consumer reporting agencies
Financial watchdog says Toronto-Dominion Bank shared incorrect info for thousands of its U.S. customers with consumer reporting companies.
Here's how much Social Security benefits are forecast to rise in 2025
Social Security Administration is expected to disclose cost-of-living adjustment for retired workers in mid-October.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine pushes back on fake migrant story shared by Trump
The baseless rumors have been amplified in recent days by former President Donald Trump and his allies.
Analysis of the words Trump, Harris relied on in their first debate
CBS News Confirmed analyzed the words Trump and Harris used during the presidential debate to determine what themes and rhetoric they used to appeal to voters.
Taylor Swift drove 337,826 visitors to vote.gov with Harris endorsement
Taylor Swift's post endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House on Tuesday drove at least 337,826 users to visit the site vote.gov.
How Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ on the Russia-Ukraine war
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris sharply differ on the Ukraine-Russia war and Putin. Weeks before the 2024 election, here's where the two presidential nominees stand.
Officials say delays in election-related mail could disenfranchise voters
State and local election officials warned that ongoing issues could risk disenfranchising voters.
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Biden administration still prioritizing menthol cigarette ban, official says
FDA's top tobacco official says the agency has "not abandoned" the proposed ban.
Tube-tying rose after Roe v. Wade was overturned, study shows
More women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, according to a new study.
Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy issues — and the risk is growing
Homicide, named by one study in 2022 as the leading cause of death of pregnant women in the U.S., is also among the risks inflated by extreme temperatures.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Cuomo testifies about COVID nursing home deaths
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress about his administration's handling of the COVID pandemic.
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Pakistani man faces new terrorism charge in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A Pakistani man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly plotting to assassinate current and former U.S. government officials now faces accusations of terrorism.
Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Russia responds to Harris-Trump debate: "Leave our president alone"
The Kremlin says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump threw around Vladimir Putin's name too often during their debate, and "we really, really don't like this."
Jewelry seized by Nazis from concentration camp prisoners returned to kin
Valuables taken from Nazi concentration camp prisoners are returned to their families in a ceremony "important for sentimental reasons but also for historical reasons."
4 climbers found dead on Mont Blanc after phone connection cuts out
French rescue officials said they found the bodies of two Italian and two South Korean climbers close to the peak of Mont Blanc.
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Use of AI to replicate James Earl Jones' voice of Darth Vader concerns actors
Over the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones' voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer.
Muni Long on her journey from writing hits to becoming a VMA nominee
Before becoming a Grammy-winning solo artist, Muni Long wrote hits for stars like Rihanna and Mariah Carey. Now, she's nominated for best R&B song at the VMAs.
Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Frankie Beverly, R&B singer and Philadelphia native, dies at 77
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Muni Long on her journey to the VMAs
Ahead of the Video Music Awards, where she's nominated for best R&B song, Muni Long joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her rise from hit songwriter for stars like Rihanna and Mariah Carey to a Grammy-winning solo artist with millions of fans on Spotify.
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Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Microsoft holding cybersecurity summit
Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.
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.
Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
How the new iPhone 16 makes use of AI
In a product launch Monday, Apple unveiled a slate of new gadgets that feature artificial intelligence. The announcement included details about the new iPhone 16, which is expected to hit U.S. stores in October. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has the details.
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Polaris Dawn crew set for historic spacewalk Thursday
The spacewalkers will test new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
State of emergency over California Line Fire
Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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"Like a jungle": Kentucky manhunt forces authorities to search rugged terrain
The search in Kentucky for Joseph Couch has been going on since last weekend, when he allegedly shot and wounded five people who were traveling on Interstate 75.
Justin Timberlake to agree to a plea deal in DWI arrest, sources say
Justin Timberlake is poised to agree to a plea deal in his DWI case in Sag Harbor, Long Island, sources tell CBS News New York.
Officers on trial in Tyre Nichols' death
The Memphis police officers charged in connection to Tyre Nichols' death are in court for opening statements. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith pleaded not guilty to charges related to Nichols' death in January 2023. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
U.S. accuses man dubbed "The Tank" of leading cartel fuel theft ring
The U.S. says Ivan Cazarin Molina answers directly to Jalisco cartel leader "El Mencho" who has a $10 million bounty on his head.
DUI law advocate charged with daughter's death after allegedly leaving her in a locked car during heat wave
Prosecutors claim the mother's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when officers found her and her daughter inside a locked SUV.
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Polaris Dawn crew set for historic spacewalk Thursday
The spacewalkers will test new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
Russia launches NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to space station
Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched into space with billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crewmates aboard. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on the mission.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn crew
SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn rocket into orbit Tuesday morning after several failed attempts. If all goes according to plan this time, the four private civilians on board will take part in a a historic space walk that's set for Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, addresses false claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield are eating people's pets — a falsehood amplified by former President Donald Trump at Tuesday's debate.
New details on hunt for Osama bin Laden
The National Security Agency is shedding new light on what went into the search for Osama bin Laden through their podcast called, "No Such Podcast." Jon Darby is the former director of operations for the NSA and was the agency's chief of counterterrorism during the bin Laden operation. He joined CBS News to discuss the hunt for bin Laden.
Alaska Airlines pilot describes door blowout
An Alaska Airlines pilot recalls the emotional moment she checked in on crew members and passengers after a door panel blew out mid-flight in January.
What to expect from 2024 MTV VMAs
Megan Thee Stallion will host Wednesday's MTV Video Music Awards. Taylor Swift leads the night with 12 nominations. Jack Irvin, a digital music reporter at PEOPLE Magazine, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss what viewers can expect from the awards show.
California wildfires burning right now
Several wildfires are blazing in California. A man has been arrested for allegedly sparking the Line Fire. CBS News Los Angeles' Rick Montanez reports from Wrightwood, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.