Teenage murder suspect escapes jail for the second time in 2 weeks
Two teenagers charged with first-degree murder escaped a juvenile jail in Louisiana on Saturday. One had already fled the jail earlier this month.
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Louisiana woman sentenced to prison in murder of 5-year-old boy found in suitcase in Indiana
Cairo Ammar Jordan's mother also is wanted in connection with his murder, but she remains at large.
Woman dies after being stabbed in random attack at Louisiana Tech
Annie Richardson, one of four women stabbed in what officials say was a random attack on Louisiana Tech University's campus, has died.
Corrections officer cares for inmate's baby
Roberta Bell, a former correctional officer, made a promise to a young inmate she met while working at a Louisiana prison. Bell agreed to care for the inmate's baby. It was a decision that cost Bell her job at the prison. Bell tells CBS News lead national correspondent David Begnaud that if she had to do it all over again, she would make the same choice. It's just the first step in Bell's journey toward selflessness and giving.
The Kidnapping of Schanda Handley
A daughter watches in horror as her mother is kidnapped from their home by intruders posing as deliverymen. "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports for "48 Hours."
Police officer who allegedly ran red light arrested in deadly crash
The crash led to a chain reaction involving six additional vehicles, according to CBS News affiliate WAFB.
House has new speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson
The House of Representatives is now back open for business after three weeks. Republicans elected a new speaker, little known Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana, who now faces a Nov. 17 deadline to avoid a government shutdown. Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
How Mike Johnson became House speaker
Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson won the House speaker's gavel Wednesday after three chaotic weeks on Capitol Hill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Rep. Mike Johnson elected House speaker
The House of Representatives elected Rep. Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, as its next speaker on Wednesday. Republicans united behind Johnson after failing to find consensus for three weeks following the historic ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett anchors CBS News' special report.
The House has a speaker again — what now?
The House on Wednesday elected Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as speaker after three weeks of dysfunction. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Robert Costa unpack what happens next.
"Superfog" blamed for deadly Louisiana pileup
A rare "superfog" led to a pileup of more than 150 vehicles that left at least seven people dead, according to authorities. Crews are still cleaning up the scene of the large accident on I-55 in Louisiana. Meteorologist Stephanie Abrams with our partners at The Weather Channel has more.
Trump-backed Jeff Landry wins Louisiana governor's race
The win is a major victory for the GOP as they reclaim the governor's mansion for the first time in eight years.
Steve Scalise drops out of House speaker race
Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise has withdrawn from the House speaker race, extending concerns about the duration of the legislative gridlock with a government shutdown looming. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Scalise nominated to be next House speaker
Republicans voted Wednesday to nominate House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana as the next House speaker after the historic ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy last week. But with more than four House Republicans coming out against his candidacy, it is unclear if Scalise will have the 217 votes necessary to win the gavel. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Louisiana principal requests leave after punishing student for dancing
Jason St. Pierre initially told the student she wasn't "living in the Lord's way," her mother said.
4 Baton Rouge officers charged in connection with "brave cave" scandal
The Baton Rouge Police Department is under scrutiny as the FBI opened a civil rights investigation into allegations that officers assaulted detainees in an obscure warehouse known as the "brave cave."
Coast Guard spots endangered whales off Louisiana
Officers encountered three massive Rice's whales, one of the most endangered whale species on the planet. There are likely fewer than 100 remaining.
Saltwater threatens New Orleans' drinking water
Drought conditions brought the Mississippi River to unusually low levels. As a result, New Orleans' drinking water could become contaminated by saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico. Omar Villafranca has the story.
Louisiana drinking water in jeopardy
Millions of Louisiana residents are facing a possible drinking water crisis as saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico threatens to contaminate the freshwater supply. The saltwater intrusion, caused by a severe summer drought that lowered the Mississippi River's water levels, could have serious consequences. New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Collin Arnold joined CBS News to discuss measures being taken to alleviate the problem.
Eye on America: Offshore wind energy jobs
In Louisiana, we see how offshore wind farms are generating opportunities for former oil and gas workers. Then in Florida, we hop aboard a unique fishing trip that’s taking kids off city streets and on to the sea. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America " with host Michelle Miller.
Feds open investigation into claims Baton Rouge police tortured detainees
Lawsuits allege that the Baton Rouge Police Department's now shuttered Street Crimes Unit abused drug suspects in a narcotics processing facility known as the "Brave Cave."
Fugitive laughs as he's handcuffed after 32 years on the run
Greg Lawson, now 63, skipped town before a jury found him guilty of attempted second degree murder in 1991.
Student killed, another arrested in shooting at Louisiana high school
At least two people were hospitalized. Their conditions weren't immediately clear.
5th Circuit softens limits on Biden admin contact with social media platforms
A federal appeals court has significantly eased a lower court's order curbing Biden administration communications with social media companies.
David Begnaud's very personal story
"CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud travels to his Lafayette, Louisiana, high school to introduce viewers to the English teacher who he says changed his life.
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Trump threatens to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship Iran attacks
The Pentagon keeps insisting the Strait of Hormuz is open, but with Iranian attacks continuing, one shipping insider says "nothing is going through."
U.S. reaches deal with Saudis for nuclear energy commercial agreements
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.
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Democrats probe DOJ opinion that eases institutionalization of mentally ill
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Democrats claim Social Security email included "misleading information"
Lawmakers claim Commissioner Frank Bisignano used an agency email to exaggerate tax savings under the Republicans' OBBBA while inserting partisan political messaging.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Tropical Storm Bertha impacting northern Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
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Democrats probe DOJ opinion that eases institutionalization of mentally ill
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
OpenAI says its technology, on its own, hacked another AI company
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
Democrats claim Social Security email included "misleading information"
Lawmakers claim Commissioner Frank Bisignano used an agency email to exaggerate tax savings under the Republicans' OBBBA while inserting partisan political messaging.
More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
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Democrats probe DOJ opinion that eases institutionalization of mentally ill
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
U.S. reaches deal with Saudis for nuclear energy commercial agreements
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.
ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Agency set to sweep up medical data says some identifying info will be removed
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Agency set to sweep up medical data says some identifying info will be removed
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis is "under control"
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety. Carter Evans reports.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
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U.S. reaches deal with Saudis for nuclear energy commercial agreements
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
3,000-year-old human remains found underneath volcanic ash
The ancient remains were found face down and will undergo radiocarbon dating to determine their age. DNA analysis will also be carried out to determine the person's sex.
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Trump threatens to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship Iran attacks
The Pentagon keeps insisting the Strait of Hormuz is open, but with Iranian attacks continuing, one shipping insider says "nothing is going through."
Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters
All four daughters share 100 percent of their DNA after a single fertilized egg split into four embryos, making the pregnancy a one-in-15-million occurrence.
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Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews new "Star Trek" season
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
U.S. tech execs warn of Chinese AI models: WSJ
U.S. tech giants are concerned about cheap Chinese AI models, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Amrith Ramkumar, a tech policy reporter at The Wall Street Journal who contributed to the story, joins 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.
OpenAI says its technology, on its own, hacked another AI company
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Hearing begins for singer D4vd
A multi-day hearing began Tuesday in Los Angeles where the singer known as D4vd is facing murder and other felony charges in the death of a teenage girl. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
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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.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Nolan Wells' independent autopsy results
The body of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was discovered days after he went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip. Attorney Ben Crump read the results of a preliminary independent autopsy commissioned by Wells' family to the public.
Wreckage of 1952 Pan Am plane found
The wreckage of a Pan Am plane that crash-landed in 1952 was found off the coast of Puerto Rico last month. The crash led to preflight safety briefings becoming the norm on commercial flights.
Rubio says Iran not serious on negotiations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that while the U.S. is open to negotiations with Iran, Tehran doesn't seem serious about a solution. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified Tuesday that the war has cost $37.5 billion so far. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Aaron Navarro have the latest.
Trump speaks before dignified transfer
President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of the remains of the service members killed in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters on the tarmac, Mr. Trump said that a poll shows that "Americans aren't against the war" with Iran.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.