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.
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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.
Flooding subsides in parts of Midwest after storms cut power, killed at least 1
Flash flooding hit several Midwestern states over the weekend, submerging cars in Milwaukee and killing at least one person in eastern Nebraska, officials said.
Police investigating St. Louis car fires
Missouri police are investigating several St. Louis suburban car fires as a hate crime, officials said. CBS News Ian Lee has more details.
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Maduro appears in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were appearing before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Tim Walz's turn from VP candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that he won't seek reelection in a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.
Exclusive
2,000 agents deploying to Minneapolis in immigration crackdown, fraud probe
The Trump administration has begun a massive deployment of hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Minneapolis region, officials tells CBS News.
Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as Venezuelan president, but who is she?
With Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, who is Venezuela's new acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and what are her chances of remaining in power?
Maduro pleads not guilty to charges: "I'm innocent"
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is facing narco-terrorism and weapons charges.
Hegseth moves to demote Sen. Mark Kelly, cut pension over illegal orders video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon had begun a process that could result in Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona being demoted and having his retirement pay cut.
Congress returns amid Venezuela operation; facing deadline to avert shutdown
Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.
Berlin mayor calls arson attack behind huge power cut left-wing terrorism
As left-wing extremists claim an attack that's plunged Berliners into the dark and cold, the mayor says it isn't "just arson or sabotage," it's terrorism.
Man detained at JD Vance's Ohio home, Secret Service says
The Secret Service said Vice President JD Vance and his family were not in Ohio and the house was unoccupied at the time of the alleged incident.
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Oil stock prices rise after U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro
Shares in Chevron, Exxon and other energy companies climbed, while oil prices jumped, on Monday after Maduro's ouster.
Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that he won't seek reelection in a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.
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2,000 agents deploying to Minneapolis in immigration crackdown, fraud probe
The Trump administration has begun a massive deployment of hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Twin Cities area, officials tells CBS News.
Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism, weapons charges
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is facing narco-terrorism and weapons charges.
Hegseth moves to demote Sen. Mark Kelly, cut pension over illegal orders video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon had begun a process that could result in Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona being demoted and having his retirement pay cut.
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Oil stock prices rise after U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro
Shares in Chevron, Exxon and other energy companies climbed, while oil prices jumped, on Monday after Maduro's ouster.
Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
U.S. seeks to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves after military strikes
President Trump said "we're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be" after the surprise U.S. attack. Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil sector.
California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
What to know about Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
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Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that he won't seek reelection in a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.
Mike Waltz defends U.S. at UN: "We are not occupying a country"
At an emergency UN meeting on Monday, UN ambassador Mike Waltz repeated the Trump administration's argument that the air and ground assault was not an attack.
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2,000 agents deploying to Minneapolis in immigration crackdown, fraud probe
The Trump administration has begun a massive deployment of hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Twin Cities area, officials tells CBS News.
Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism, weapons charges
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is facing narco-terrorism and weapons charges.
Hegseth moves to demote Sen. Mark Kelly, cut pension over illegal orders video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon had begun a process that could result in Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona being demoted and having his retirement pay cut.
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Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Why this doctor says: Eat your ice cream
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules For a Long and Healthy Life," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a prominent oncologist and health policy expert, goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep. He talks with Norah O'Donnell about the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.
In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."
A new mom skipped a routine appointment. An infected cut led to a devastating diagnosis
Postpartum depression and a busy home life kept Ameilia Boodoosingh Gopie from her regular appointments.
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Most of Maduro's inner circle remain in Venezuela after U.S. attack
After his capture by U.S. forces, some of Nicolás Maduro's closest confidants remain in their posts, including many wanted by the U.S.
Mike Waltz defends U.S. at UN: "We are not occupying a country"
At an emergency UN meeting on Monday, UN ambassador Mike Waltz repeated the Trump administration's argument that the air and ground assault was not an attack.
Berlin mayor calls arson attack behind huge power cut left-wing terrorism
As left-wing extremists claim an attack that's plunged Berliners into the dark and cold, the mayor says it isn't "just arson or sabotage," it's terrorism.
Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as Venezuelan president, but who is she?
With Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, who is Venezuela's new acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and what are her chances of remaining in power?
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister, dies at 96
Eva Schloss was a tireless educator about the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.
Extended interview: Michael B. Jordan
In this web exclusive, Michael B. Jordan talks with Tracy Smith about being pushed out of his comfort zone by performing two characters – identical twin brothers – in Ryan Coogler's horror film "Sinners."
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family. He talks with Tracy Smith about portraying the characters Stack and Smoke; his ties to his parents; and what it took for him to recover from playing the villain Killmonger in "Black Panther."
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
Extended interview: Noah Wyle
In this web exclusive, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Noah Wyle, the star of "ER" and the HBO Max series "The Pitt," about how his new show depicts the fragility of the medical system, and about his character, Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.
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AI-generated images, old footage circulate on social media after Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
More on lewd images from Grok AI tool
Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children. Journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News with 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.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
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Science
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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Maduro, wife plead not guilty at arraignment
Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court on Monday during their arraignment for drug trafficking and weapons charges. Tony Dokoupil anchors this CBS News Special Report.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he's no longer running for a third term. This comes as federal officials probe massive fraud allegations in the state.
Tim Walz says he won't run for a third term
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will not run for a third term as he faces scrutiny over his handling of the fraud scandal plaguing his state. CBS News' Hunter Woodall reports.
Maduro's alleged crimes in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro is being transported to federal court in New York City where he will face charges related to drug trafficking with his wife, Cilia Flores. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports.
10 convicted of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality,
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Questions from Congress about Venezuela raid
Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week after the weekend raid in Venezuela that the Trump administration did not inform Congress about ahead of time. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Waltz to UN: "We are not occupying a country"
U.S. ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz told the United Nations on Monday, "There is no war against Venezuela or its people. We are not occupying a country." The comments come a day after President Trump told reporters the U.S. is "in charge" of Venezuela. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on that and the other top news coming out of the White House.
Key details on Nicolás Maduro's arraignment
Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty in their arraignment at a New York federal court on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and legal contributor Caroline Polisi have more details.
U.S. eyeing Venezuela's oil reserves
President Trump spoke heavily about oil during his news conference after the U.S. military captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Ed Hirs, an energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins with more.
Trump administration set to brief lawmakers
The Trump administration is set to brief some members of Congress on the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, amid objections from some lawmakers over the mission's lack of congressional approval. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.