2 Missouri deputies killed, 2 wounded as suspect opens fire
Two sheriff's deputies were killed and two more were wounded in southwestern Missouri, after a suspect opened fire during a traffic stop and fled.
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Full interview: America's mayors panel
Margaret Brennan talks to Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt; Mesa, Arizona, Mayor Mark Freeman; Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas; and Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins about the economy, immigration, data centers and other issues facing their cities.
The Poisonous Wife
A star snake breeder is murdered. Turns out the human closest to him was more cold-blooded than any snake. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Ex-officer pleads guilty to searching women's phones for nude photos during stops
Former Florissant Officer Julian Alcala admitted that over several months last year, he pulled over 20 women's vehicles and searched their phones for nude photos and videos.
Judge who wore Elvis wig and played his music in court to step down
Judge Matthew Thornhill wrote in a letter that he intended "to add levity at times when I thought it would help relax litigants."
Man shot and killed at St. Louis airport after wielding knife, police say
Video showed the man reveal a knife and advanced on officers before he was fatally shot, according to a police spokesperson.
Why more Americans than ever are attending nondenominational churches
In 1972, fewer than 3% of Americans identified as nondenominational Christians. Now, it's up to 14%, or nearly 40 million people.
Father accused of forcing child to fight
Police in Ferguson, Missouri, have released a video they say shows a man encouraging his daughter to punch another child. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Missouri man executed for killing state trooper 20 years ago
Missouri executed a death row inmate for fatally shooting a state trooper in 2005. The inmate, Lance Shockley, says he did not commit the crime.
Missouri law targets distracted drivers as officials seek to find hot spots with data
Randall Siddens was killed by a distracted driver crashed in 2019. His widow pushed lawmakers to pass a new state law.
Widow's fight leads to distracted driving law
After Randall Siddens was killed in a crash by a distracted driver in 2019, his widow pushed lawmakers to pass a new state law. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Sole Survivor
A young girl plays dead to live through a shooting that destroyed her family -- and describes her remarkable story of survival. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Congressional redistricting efforts continue
Utah lawmakers have pushed through a new congressional map giving Republicans an advantage in all four of the state's districts. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Latest moves in multi-state redistricting battle
This weekend, Missouri's Republican governor is expected to sign a controversial new congressional map into law. It's the latest salvo in a redistricting battle. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Woman who tried to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland learns her fate
Lisa Jeanine Findley concocted a bizarre, brazen scheme to try and sell Elvis Presley's iconic home, prosecutors said.
Missouri Democrat sounds off on redistricting
The Missouri State Legislature passed its newly-redrawn congressional map last week, which reshapes Missouri's Fifth Congressional District to make it more conservative. Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, whose reelection chances could be minimized by the change, joins "The Takeout" to weigh in.
Missouri Legislature advances new congressional maps amid Trump redistricting push
Missouri's GOP-led Legislature returned for a special session earlier this week with a mid-decade redistricting push started by President Trump.
What do Americans think about redistricting?
As Missouri looks for final passage for its congressional redistricting bill, CBS News examines Americans' thoughts following similar moves in Texas and California. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys has the polling.
Missouri special session on redistricting
Missouri has joined the fight for redistricting, aiming to flip one district seat from blue to red. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Missouri begins redistricting special session
The Missouri Legislature has begun the process to redraw the state's congressional maps, joining Texas and California. Lawmakers are expected to pass a bill that would give Republicans in the state an opportunity to win seven seats in the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News political director Fin Gómez examines the move's potential impact.
Missouri's Republican governor calls special session on redistricting
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe made the announcement just hours after Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain five more seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
St. Louis County explosion injures at least 3
An explosion in a residential area about 20 miles north of downtown St. Louis has injured at least three people and damaged several homes. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Sen. Eric Schmitt on his new book
Since taking office in January, President Trump and his allies haven't held back when it comes to how they feel about judges who have sided against his administration. With that in mind, Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his new book titled "The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court."
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to become FBI co-deputy director, joining Bongino
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will serve as the FBI's co-deputy director, alongside the law enforcement agency's current second-in-command, Dan Bongino.
Missouri confirms case of rare brain-eating amoeba infection
A person in Missouri has been hospitalized after contracting a brain-eating amoeba, possibly after water skiing in the Lake of the Ozarks, state health officials said Wednesday.
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Hegseth says U.S. "just getting started" as Iran war spreads
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Senate rejects attempt to rein in Trump's power to wage war on Iran
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
U.S. torpedo sinks Iranian warship, Hegseth says
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Lou Holtz, former Notre Dame football coach, dies at 89
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Gulf
President Trump said the government agency will provide political risk insurance to "all shipping lines" operating in the Persian Gulf.
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Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
12 defendants set to plea in NBA-mafia rigged poker game case, feds say
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
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Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
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Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi to testify in Epstein probe
Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war
The fallen soldiers identified by the Pentagon were Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, and Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens.
Iran says a girls' school was hit by a deadly air strike. Here's what we know.
Iranian officials say more than 170 people were killed in the strike. Neither the U.S. nor Israel has said it was behind the attack, but the Pentagon is investigating.
Cuba charges 6 suspects with terrorism over fatal U.S. boat shooting
The government unveiled items said to have been found on the boat, including high-powered weapons, more than 12,800 pieces of ammunition and 11 pistols.
Hegseth says U.S. torpedo sank an Iranian warship as military campaign ramps up
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Senate rejects attempt to rein in Trump's power to wage war on Iran
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
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True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
Actor Luke Grimes talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals." Grimes reveals why he was hesitant to join the cast at first and what it was like to have his new song "Haunted" to play in the premiere episode.
Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joins "CBS Mornings" to preview Saturday's UFC fight where defending champion Max Holloway will take on Charles Oliveira for the BMF title.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, 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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
Cuba charges 6 suspects with terrorism over fatal U.S. boat shooting
The government unveiled items said to have been found on the boat, including high-powered weapons, more than 12,800 pieces of ammunition and 11 pistols.
Dad of accused school shooter found guilty
A jury found Colin Gray, the father of an accused Georgia high school shooter, guilty on all 27 counts Tuesday, including second-degree murder. Last week Gray testified in his own defense that he never noticied any signs of trouble with his son, Colt Gray, who is charged with opening fire and killing four people inside Apalachee High School in 2024.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Recapping Texas Senate primaries
Texas' highly-anticipated Democratic Senate primary is over. State Rep. James Talarico is projected to beat Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for the party nomination. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle and Fin Gómez have more.
Vance defends Iran war
Vice President JD Vance has broken his silence on Iran, voicing his support for the conflict in contrast to his longstanding "anti-war" posture. Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai and Semafor White House correspondent Shelby Talcott join "The Takeout" to discuss Vance's statement and more of the day's political headlines.
U.S. vows to help bring Americans home
The Trump administration says it "will not rest" until all Americans in the Middle East who wish to return are back in the U.S. safely. The rush to evacuate Americans comes as Israel launched more strikes in Tehran on Wednesday. CBS News' Matt Gutman, Charlie D'Agata and Nancy Cordes have more.
Senate war powers resolution fails
The Senate has failed to advance a war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Trump from using further military force against Iran. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
The Trump-Netanyahu call that led to Iran war
According to Axios, a Feb. 23 phone call between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set off the war with Iran. Axios White House correspondent Marc Caputo joins "The Takeout" to break down his exclusive reporting on the conversation.