Woman spared jail time now runs nonprofit
After receiving several second chances in life, Gabrielle Perry of Louisiana has made it her mission to help others receive their own. David Begnaud has her story.
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"American Idol" winner accused of putting recorder in ex-girlfriend's dorm
Police allege Hardy placed a recording device in his ex-girlfriend's dorm room.
4-year-old dies after allegedly being forced to drink from bottle of whiskey
The little girl had a blood-alcohol level of .680%, more than eight times the .08% driving limit for an adult, authorities said.
Voice from the grave haunts Ronald Greene's deadly arrest
Three years after Greene's death, Trooper Chris Hollingsworth's internal affairs interview stands as a defiant, haunting voice from the grave.
New Orleans in state of emergency after tornadoes
A state of emergency is in effect for New Orleans and the surrounding areas after a series of tornadoes devastated the region. David Begnaud has the latest on the damage.
25-year-old killed after Louisiana tornadoes pick up his truck and house
Connor Lambert, who used to play football for the local high school, was killed when his home lifted off its stilts and flew over his neighbor's house.
Tornadoes strike Louisiana and Mississippi
More than two dozen tornadoes tore through Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday night. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports on the damage in Arabi, Louisiana.
Man accidentally kills pregnant teen in car while "playing with" gun
The incident marks the second time this week that a woman was killed inside a car by accidental gunfire.
Vincent Simmons freed after 44 years
A Louisiana man is out of prison after 44 years. Vincent Simmons was convicted of attempted aggravated rape of twin 14-year-olds in 1977. He has maintained his innocence; they have maintained he is guilty. David Begnaud reports.
Descendants of landmark segregation case unite
"CBS Morning" lead national correspondent, David Begnaud, spent nearly a week interviewing the key people surrounding Louisiana's first posthumous pardon, descendants of the landmark Homer vs. Plessy segregation case. In 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Homer A. Plessy for sitting in a train car for "whites only." He died a convicted felon in 1925. This week, Governor John Bel Edwards pardoned him posthumously.
105-year-old woman sets running world record
105-year-old Julia Hawkins of Louisiana just set a world record at the Louisiana Senior Olympic Games for being the first woman and first American in her age group to run 100 meters. But this achievement is just a drop in the bucket for the centenarian who has lived through two world wars and spent 70 years married to the love of her life. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports.
Families still struggling one month after Ida
One month after Hurricane Ida slammed Louisiana, families there are still suffering. David Begnaud spent a day with one family who's desperate for help.
Kids with special needs get their first bikes
For kids with special needs, riding a bike is often outside of reach for many reasons. But one Louisiana man is helping make it a reality for kids of all abilities. Janet Shamlian reports for the "CBS Mornings" series A More Perfect Union.
Scam call leads to an unlikely friendship
David Begnaud shows how a phone scam led to an improbable friendship.
Ida displaced hundreds of graves in Louisiana
Homes in some rural areas in louisiana remain submerged in feet of water. “CBS Mornings” lead national correspondent David Begnaud traveled to Barataria, Louisiana, where the flooding brought up much more than painful memories.
NOLA's Vietnamese food destinations
Vietnamese food has become an integral part of Louisiana cuisine. In our series "The Dish," Chef Nini Nguyen takes Jamie Wax on a tour of some of the best spots in town to try authentic Vietnamese dishes.
Dads help curb violence at Louisiana school
When an SOS went up at a troubled Louisiana high school, who answered the call? A bunch of dads. Steve Hartman shares the story in "On the Road."
As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets an elementary school principal in Port Barre, La., whose road to success started in an unexpected place.
As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets an elementary school principal in Port Barre, La., whose road to success started in an unexpected place.
Woman with fitting name feeds linemen after hurricane
Residents in Louisiana, including a woman named Angel Flood, are showing kindness to linemen who have traveled from all over the country to help restore power after Hurricane Ida. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
477-mile lightning bolt spanning 3 U.S. states sets world record
2 new records, which are not linked to climate change, were spotted and confirmed thanks to new satellite tracking technology.
U.S. Senate candidate smokes marijuana in new campaign ad
The Democrat said in the ad that he wants to "destigmatize the use of marijuana," a pathway to legalization and "forgive those arrested due to outdated ideology."
Dozens of alligators scrubbed, 3 euthanized after deadly diesel spill
Although 23 live birds were found, only three survived the combination of diesel and cold weather, officials said.
Diesel spill kills 2,300 fish and 32 birds, sickens dozens of alligators
"We weren't expecting to find so many alligators in that one area," a Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson told NOLA.com.
Louisiana governor pardons Homer Plessy
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed a posthumous pardon for Homer Plessy, the New Orleans man whose 1892 arrest for sitting in a Whites-only railroad car led to a notorious Supreme Court decision upholding segregation laws. Watch the governor's remarks at the signing ceremony.
Louisiana judge to take leave of absence after using racist slur in video
The video showed an apparent foiled burglary at the Louisiana home of Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet.
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U.S. launches more Iran strikes as threats to oil trade deepen
President Trump threatened to bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant for every ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, as one shipping insider says "nothing is going through."
House GOP advances $95B plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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.
DOJ sues over immersion water heaters that can burst into flames
The Justice Department is trying to force the two Chinese companies to recall immersion water heaters used for bathtubs and pools.
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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Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
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House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kalshi debuts a midterm election hub to predict race outcomes
The site claims its hub will provide accurate insights into election outcomes based on traders' bets.
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
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.
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power on Saudi soil, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Wednesday.
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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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Details on OpenAI system's unprompted hack
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
Machine learning professor on OpenAI attack
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
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.
New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
OpenAI says new model hacked on its own
OpenAI says its new artificial intelligence model hacked another company on its own in what the company called "an unprecedented cyber incident." Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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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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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Rocket launcher hoax shakes LaGuardia
A Delta Airlines pilot coming in to land a flight with more than 100 people on board faced terrifying moments over LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday night after an anonymous caller falsely reported a rocket launcher on the ground. Tom Hanson has the story.
Florida police fire at murder suspect's car
Florida police fired a barrage of bullets at a vehicle belonging to a man wanted for the murder of a mother of four after he led them on a wild car chase. The suspect was taken into custody. Cristian Benavides has more.
Details from Nolan Wells' independent autopsy
An independent autopsy for Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen who was found dead after a July Fourth boat party, has been released. Skyler Henry reports.
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.
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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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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Expert on cyclospora and the supply chain
Julie Swann, head of the department of industrial and systems engineering at North Carolina State University, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the tracking and tracing underway as the U.S.' cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases.
Flooding in Louisiana after Bertha landfall
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Bertha will move over New Orleans on Wednesday night and then continue toward Houston. CBS News' Lana Zak and Zoe Mintz have the latest on the storm's impact.
Remembering the 4 recently fallen U.S. troops
A dignified transfer was held Wednesday for the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days amid the ongoing war with Iran. Lindsey Reiser shares more details on Lt. Tyler James Feehan, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, Sgt. Angel Rampersad and Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton.
Nicolás Maduro back in court
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were back in court Wednesday as a trial date was set for their criminal drug trafficking charges. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
ICE detentions spiked in June
Newly-released ICE data shows more than 43,000 people were booked into immigration detention last month, the highest level since President Trump returned to office. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.