Anonymous tip leads searchers to 27 hacked-up bodies near U.S. border
Some of the corpses were buried so recently that bits of skin with tattoos remained, searchers said.
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Police say they can't verify Carlee Russell's abduction claim
Russell called police after saying she saw a toddler on the highway, and then vanished. But investigators have not found any evidence of that child.
Missing Alabama woman returns home on foot
Carlee Russell returned home late Saturday night after she was reported missing Thursday. Police say she stopped to check on a young child she had seen walking on the interstate. Roxana Saberi reports.
Man recovering after 2 months lost at sea with dog on damaged boat
Tim Shaddock told Australian TV he just needed "rest and good food, because I have been alone at sea a long time," after he was spotted by a helicopter.
Alabama nursing student who vanished returns home
Carlee Russell, the 25-year-old Alabama nursing student who vanished Thursday night, has returned home. Russell disappeared after reporting she saw a child walking alone on the side of a highway. Astrid Martinez has the latest.
Alabama nursing student who disappeared after 911 call is found alive
Carlethia "Carlee" Nichole Russell went missing after she called 911 about a male toddler walking on the freeway. She returned home two days later.
Desperate search for nursing student who called 911 from side of freeway
Officers found Carlee Russell's car and cell phone on the side of the interstate, police said.
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.
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.
Police: Case of man reported missing was hoax
Earlier this week, a Houston man who was reported missing by his mother eight years ago was found outside a local church. Police said Thursday he wasn't actually missing. Janet Shamlian has the story.
Teen who reportedly vanished 8 years ago while walking dogs is found alive
The Texas Center for the Missing, a nonprofit organization, said Rudy Farias was "located safe" and recovering at a hospital.
Man was not missing for 8 years as mother claimed, Houston police say
Rudolph "Rudy" Farias' mother reported her son missing on March 7, 2015. He returned home the following day but his mother remained adamant he was missing, police say.
Woman stuck in mud for days found alive
She was reported missing June 26 and was found in a Boston-area state park.
Madeleine McCann suspect said "she didn't even scream," witness claims
The man who led authorities probing the 2007 abduction of British toddler Madeleine McCann to a German national has spoken for the first time.
Skull found by California hunter in 1991 ID'd as missing 4-year-old
A quail hunter found the skull on the outskirts of Mentone, a small community about 65 miles east of Los Angeles.
Missing woman’s dog helps lead investigators to suspect with a criminal past
Lori Slesinski went missing in June 2006. Friends, family and investigators say details about her dog Peanut led them to a suspect with a criminal past.
Human remains found on California mountain where Julian Sands went missing
The British actor went missing in January while hiking on Mt. Baldy, a popular hiking area northeast of Los Angeles.
Search for Julian Sands resumes 5 months after he was reported missing
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on Monday announced they'd picked up rescue efforts for Julian Sands in the vicinity of Mount Baldy in California, 5 months after Sands was reported missing during a hike.
Main suspect in Natalee Holloway case arrives in U.S. to face charges
Joran van der Sloot has been transferred temporarily into U.S. custody from a Peruvian prison, where he's serving a 28-year sentence for another woman's murder.
"Objects secured" in hunt around reservoir for Madeleine McCann clues
German officials say items were found near a reservoir in Portugal in the latest search for clues, but it's unclear if any are related to the missing British girl.
$1M reward offered in 50-year-old case of missing Australian boy
Jimmy Taylor was 12 years old when he disappeared in August 1974. He was last seen at a store near his home in western Australia.
Body of missing Missouri ER doctor found in Arkansas, brother says
Richard Forsyth said the last person his brother texted with was a woman to whom his brother had recently gotten engaged.
After 1986 murder victim identified, officials face "brand new mystery"
Police said that after confirming the woman's identity, they are constructing a timeline of her life to try to solve her murder.
New search for Madeleine McCann centers on reservoir in Portugal
Police spread out and scoured the ground near a dam not far from the resort from which British toddler Madeleine McCann vanished in 2007.
New search for Madeleine McCann in Portugal
New information has led police to scour the area around a reservoir in Portugal for the remains of Madeleine McCann, a British girl who disappeared from a resort in 2007. CBS News' Tina Kraus has the latest information.
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Trump and Iran issue fresh warnings as standoff continues
As Trump warns Iran to "get smart soon" and make a deal to end the war, an Iranian lawmaker vows Tehran will "never relinquish its control over the Strait of Hormuz."
Blanche denies that Trump directed Comey prosecution: "Of course not"
A grand jury on Tuesday issued the indictment against Comey, alleging that an Instagram post that said "86 47" in seashells was a threat to assassinate Mr. Trump.
Investigation
How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
King Charles toasts U.S.-U.K. alliance in state dinner, after rare address to Congress
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.
Supreme Court hears arguments over deportation protections for Syrians, Haitians
The Supreme Court is weighing the Trump administration's attempt to rescind Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian and 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
London mayor laments "shocking antisemitic attacks" as 2 hurt in stabbing
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
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Trump administration mandates enhanced security checks for immigration applicants
The Trump administration is subjecting broad categories of immigrants applying for green cards and citizenship to enhanced FBI checks, and is pausing some cases while those changes are implemented, according to documents obtained by CBS News.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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Senate committee set to vote on Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senate panel expected on Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh's nomination to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chief.
Supreme Court hears arguments over deportation protections for Syrians, Haitians
The Supreme Court is weighing the Trump administration's attempt to rescind Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian and 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
Search ends for missing crew of U.S. ship that overturned in typhoon
Six people were aboard the 145-foot ship, called the Mariana. Divers recovered one crew member's body from the overturned ship.
Investigation
How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
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Senate committee set to vote on Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senate panel expected on Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh's nomination to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chief.
Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money
An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.
Feds have rejected 15% of businesses' tariff refund claims
But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
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Senate committee set to vote on Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senate panel expected on Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh's nomination to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chief.
Blanche denies that Trump directed Comey prosecution: "Of course not"
A grand jury on Tuesday issued the indictment against Comey, alleging that an Instagram post that said "86 47" in seashells was a threat to assassinate Mr. Trump.
Supreme Court hears arguments over deportation protections for Syrians, Haitians
The Supreme Court is weighing the Trump administration's attempt to rescind Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian and 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
U.S. envoy in Ukraine to step down, but officials say no dispute with Trump
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump
Renewal of controversial FISA program in limbo ahead of Thursday deadline
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire in two days.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
U.S. envoy in Ukraine to step down, but officials say no dispute with Trump
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump
London mayor laments "shocking antisemitic attacks" as 2 hurt in stabbing
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show in Egypt
A snake, reported to be a cobra, crawled into the victim's pants and bit him as he watched a show, police said.
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Trump and Iran issue fresh warnings as standoff continues
As Trump warns Iran to "get smart soon" and make a deal to end the war, an Iranian lawmaker vows Tehran will "never relinquish its control over the Strait of Hormuz."
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Reshaping the conversation about aging
Constance Zimmer, who co-hosts the podcast "Talk 50 to Me," talks about reframing the conversation among women about aging. The podcast features interviews with women in their 50s, talking about the realities of midlife.
FCC orders review of ABC broadcast licenses
The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Ed O'Keefe reports.
FCC reviewing ABC licenses amid Kimmel feud
The Federal Communications Commission says it wants the Walt Disney Company to file for early license renewal for its television stations. The announcement comes one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins with analysis.
FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices
One day after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC said it will begin reviewing eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney due to the company's diversity policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Justin Hartley gives "Tracker" preview
"Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry.
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Legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday in a trial against fellow billionaire Sam Altman that could change the future of AI. Musk accused the OpenAI co-founder of lying and stealing, adding that he has "extreme concerns" about AI and who controls it.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
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.
Elon Musk testifies in OpenAI trial
Opening statements began on Tuesday in Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. Maxwell Zeff, senior writer at Wired, joins with more.
Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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James Comey reacts to second indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a second Justice Department indictment. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
London mayor laments "shocking antisemitic attacks" as 2 hurt in stabbing
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
Correspondents' dinner suspect's devices probed
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner over the weekend is set to be back in court on Thursday. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Reshaping the conversation about aging
Constance Zimmer, who co-hosts the podcast "Talk 50 to Me," talks about reframing the conversation among women about aging. The podcast features interviews with women in their 50s, talking about the realities of midlife.
Trump renews threats against Iran
President Trump renewed his threats against Iran and claimed it's in a state of collapse. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
FCC orders review of ABC broadcast licenses
The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Key highlights from King Charles' D.C. visit
King Charles III addressed Congress and attended a state dinner hosted by President Trump and first lady Melania Trump in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. CBS News contributor Roya Nikkhah has more.
Takeaways from King Charles' visit to U.S.
CBS News royal contributor Roya Nikkhah joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the significance of King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to the U.S. as they head to New York City on Wednesday and its core mission. The king on Tuesday addressed Congress and met with President Trump amid strained relations between the U.S. and U.K.