Nature: Wild horses in the Ozarks
We leave you this Sunday morning among wild horses at Missouri's Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Missouri
Christopher Dunn's fight for freedom
Christopher Dunn was convicted of a murder in Missouri three decades ago and remains behind bars, even though two witnesses have since admitted they lied at his trial. He’s still imprisoned due to a quirk in Missouri law: prisoners serving life sentences aren’t entitled to innocence claims in the same way that death row inmates are. CBS News and "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty explains.
What court decision means for real estate
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about the importance of a Missouri realty case that awarded a group of home sellers about $1.8 billion in damages, and how it might lead to changes in the housing market. She also touches on mortgage rates and whether or not we might be headed into a housing recession.
Murder case refiled against woman in killing that inspired TV miniseries
Pamela Hupp was the subject of a miniseries last year, "The Thing About Pam," which starred Renee Zellweger.
Missouri high school teacher put on leave over porn site
Brianna Coppage, 28, says her teaching days are probably over, but she acknowledged she knew the risks.
"Dangerous" inmate captured after escaping from St. Louis hospital
Surveillance footage appeared to show Tommy Wayne Boyd leaving the St. Louis hospital on foot early Thursday morning, according to police. He was caught Thursday night
How long could the UAW strike last?
1,300 members of the United Auto Workers union are on strike across three production plants and more could follow. Seth Harris, former top labor official in the Biden and Obama administrations, joins CBS News to unpack the historic autoworkers strike.
Judge rules Andrew Lester will stand trial for Ralph Yarl shooting
Lester, a retired aircraft mechanic, is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
Judge: Missouri's gender-affirming health care ban for minors can take effect
The ruling means that beginning Monday, health care providers are prohibited from providing gender-affirming surgeries to children.
Missouri superintendent on 4-day school week
Roughly 900 school districts across 26 states are testing out a four-day week, with a spike in shortened school weeks being seen in some of the country's larger districts. Dr. Dale Herl, superintendent of Independence School District in Missouri, is leading the charge for a shorter week at his schools. He joined CBS News to discuss the benefits.
More school districts are shifting to a 4-day week
Facing a national teacher shortage, hundreds of districts across 26 states have switched to a four-day school week to help recruit and retain staff.
Transgender former student sues school over bathroom allegations
The ACLU is suing the Missouri school district on behalf of the unidentified student.
Missouri man executed for 2002 abduction, killing of 6-year-old girl
Johnny Johnson, 45, received a lethal injection dose of pentobarbital at a state prison in Bonne Terre.
Timeline: The Disappearance of Mengqi Ji
When a young mother disappears in Columbia, Missouri, investigators use DNA from a tree to help solve the mystery of what happened to her.
Unlikely clue helps bring young mom's killer to justice
More than a year after Mengqi Ji's disappearance, a hiker stumbled upon her skeletal remains in a Missouri park. How DNA from a juniper tree and a pair of muddy boots were crucial to solving her murder.
Boat crashes into Lake of the Ozarks home, injuring 8
Troopers said they arrested the driver on charges of boating while intoxicated.
Man convicted as a teen of murdering his mom says the real killer is still out there
Michael Politte was charged with killing his mother when he was 14 years old. Now out on parole after 23 years, he maintains his innocence and claims he knows who is responsible.
The Case Against Michael Politte
At 14 he was accused and later convicted of murdering his mother. But he claims he knows who the real killer is and he’s still out there. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Maternal deaths in the U.S. more than doubled over two decades
Black mothers died at the nation's highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers, a study found.
Death penalty case resumes for man in killing of reporter, despite DNA claim
Marcellus Williams was convicted of killing Lisha Gayle in 1998. DNA found on the murder weapon matched another unknown person.
Invasive "Frankenfish" that survives on land is found in Missouri
The northern snakehead is originally from east Asia, where they are a delicacy believed to have healing powers. They can wiggle across land and grow to nearly 3 feet in length.
3 dead, 5 wounded in Kansas City, Missouri, shooting
Gunfire erupted during a large gathering at a Kansas City parking lot, killing three and wounding five others.
Teen who walked 6 miles to middle school graduation gets college scholarship
Xavier Jones spent two hours walking to his middle school graduation, inspiring a university president in the audience.
Woman imprisoned for library worker's 1980 murder could be released
Sandra Hemme, now 63, who was convicted of murder in the Nov. 12, 1980, killing of library worker Patricia Jeschke.
Teen who lost her legs in St. Louis car crash sues drivers, city
Janae Edmonson's lawsuit seeks over $25,000 in damages from multiple parties, including St. Louis and two drivers involved in the crash.
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Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas war
Rising numbers of Democrats say Biden is supporting Israel too much.
Donald Trump says he will not testify in civil fraud trial on Monday
Former President Donald Trump was expected to be his defense team's final witness.
At least 6 dead after severe storms, tornadoes hit Tennessee
Nashville police identified two of the victims killed as a mother and her two-year-old son, while her other child survived.
Kevin McCarthy on Trump: America doesn't want "retribution"
In his first TV interview since announcing his retirement from Congress, the California Republican who was ousted as Speaker talks about an unruly House; his predictions for the 2024 elections; and the future he sees as part of a prospective Trump cabinet.
Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Experts discuss efforts to destigmatize PPD and encourage treatment, including with a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD.
Bernie Sanders: "Israel is losing the war" in public opinion
"Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation," Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians.
Santos says he makes more money from Cameo than he did in Congress
Santos was expelled from Congress after a House Ethics Committee report found "substantial evidence" he repeatedly broke the law.
Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House
The meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
L.A. gas station sells two winning Mega Millions tickets for $395 million jackpot
A Chevron station in Encino was an incredibly lucky spot in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, selling not one but two tickets that matched all six numbers for a total jackpot of nearly $400 million, lottery officials said Saturday.
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Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House
The meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
Elon Musk restores X account of far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Dec. 10, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto join Margaret Brennan.
White House official says "it's time to cut a deal" on national security
Congress has been unable to pass additional aid for Ukraine as Republicans demand stricter border security measures in exchange.
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
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Poll: Americans feel inflation's impact on living standards, opportunities
Many feel worse off than their parents' generation as income isn't keeping up.
Lobbying group overstated how much shoplifting hurt retailers
The National Retail Federation retracted an earlier estimate of the losses stores suffer at the hands of criminal rings.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour crosses billion-dollar mark, setting record
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Amazon says scammers stole millions through phony product returns
International ring breached Amazon's internal systems and bribed its employees, the e-commerce giant alleges in lawsuit.
The U.S. states where homeowners gained — and lost — equity in 2023
Although home prices have continued to rise across much of the U.S., homeowners in some states saw their home equity shrink.
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Donald Trump says he will not testify in civil fraud trial on Monday
Former President Donald Trump was expected to be his defense team's final witness.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Dec. 10, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto join Margaret Brennan.
White House official says "it's time to cut a deal" on national security
Congress has been unable to pass additional aid for Ukraine as Republicans demand stricter border security measures in exchange.
Bernie Sanders: "Israel is losing the war" in public opinion
"Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation," Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians.
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
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The increasing hazard of black lung disease facing coal miners
Traditionally one in every five coal miners ended up with black lung disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages - and experts say a new rule to protect against silica dust doesn't go far enough.
Black lung threat increasing among coal miners
Coal mining has always been a dangerous job, with one in every five miners ending up with "black lung" disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages. "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with miners and union officials who say coal companies routinely break the rules that could help protect their employees' health; and looks at a new government proposal that might offer real protection for miners, but which is facing opposition from some in Congress.
Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Experts discuss efforts to destigmatize PPD and encourage treatment, including with a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD.
A promising treatment for postpartum depression
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Correspondent Tracy Smith examines the heartbreak that can come when postpartum depression is not diagnosed or treated; talks with experts and sufferers hoping to destigmatize PPD; and looks at a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD, set to become available this week.
Texas Supreme Court halts emergency abortion ruling
The Texas Supreme Court late Friday night put a hold on a lower court ruling which would have allowed a woman who is 20 weeks pregnant with a fatal fetal diagnosis to obtain an abortion. The all-Republican state Supreme Court issued its hold without offering an opinion. Jared Hill has details.
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Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House
The meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
Children of jailed Iranian activist accept Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf
Mohammadi's prize was placed on an empty chair between her 17-year-old twins, Ali and Kiana Rahmani, at the award ceremony in Oslo, Norway on Sunday.
Bernie Sanders: "Israel is losing the war" in public opinion
"Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation," Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians.
First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
State Department circumvents Congress, approves sale of ammo to Israel
The move comes as President Biden's request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress.
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Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" star, dies at 29
Reality TV star Mama June Shannon announced her daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell died on Dec. 9 in an Instagram post.
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
Remembering Norman Lear: "The soundtrack of my life has been laughter"
The legendary producer of such beloved comedies as "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" died this week at age 101. "Sunday Morning" looks back at Lear, who'd said the gift of laughter kept him going strong for more than a century.
Norman Lear: A life of laughter and activism
Norman Lear, who created, developed or co-produced some of television's most beloved comedies, such as "All in the Family," "Maude," "The Jeffersons," and "One Day at A Time," died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at the age of 101. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks back on the remarkable life and career of the legendary producer and social activist who'd said the gift of laughter kept him going strong for more than a century.
Aardman Animation: Creating the magic of stop-motion
The animation wizards behind Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep are back with a sequel to their 2000 hit feature, "Chicken Run." Correspondent Seth Doane visits the Bristol, England studios of Aardman Animations, where artists have painstakingly filmed "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget," a comic adventure in which daredevil chickens seek to rescue their precious hen from a dastardly factory farm. (Think "Chicken: Impossible.")
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Holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
He comes once a year, speaking only in rhyme, with high-tech suggestions at gift-giving time. Our own David Pogue (no techno-phobe he) offers nifty new gadgets to put under the tree.
Holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
He comes once a year, speaking only in rhyme, with high-tech suggestions at gift-giving time. Our own David Pogue (no techno-phobe he) offers nifty new gadgets to put under the tree.
White House approves high-speed rail funding
In the hopes of finally bringing high-speed rail to the U.S., the Biden administration on Friday approved $8.2 billion for projects on both coasts. $3 billion of that will go to Brightline West, a high-speed rail line that will run between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Think twice before scanning a QR code — here's why
More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.
Russian hackers accused of targeting U.S. intel community
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Extraordinarily rare white leucistic gator with born in Florida
The baby gator is one of just eight known leucistic alligators in the world, according to Gatorland, the park where it was born.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Orphaned Alaskan sea otter given second chance at life in Chicago
An 8-week-old sea otter pup was found alone in Alaska before being brought to the aquarium at the end of November.
John Kerry: U.S. backs cutting fossil fuels
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
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Convicted Air Force major blames wife for fight that led to her death
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
Key evidence in the disappearance and death of Andreen McDonald
What Air Force Major Andre McDonald says happened in the days surrounding his wife's death.
Retired officers honored for arson attack response
Two retired New York City Police Department officers, and brothers, were honored Saturday for their role in helping halt an arson attack on the Atlanta birth home of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Minnesota man arrested after impaling grocery worker with golf club: Police
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
Gunman in Oxford school shooting sentenced to life
The now 17-year-old gunman who opened fire at Oxford High School in Michigan on November 2021, killing four people and wounding seven others, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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12/10: The Takeout: Fmr. Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country," and his account of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
12/10: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on the fate of the aid package to Israel; plus Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto joins to discuss humanitarian efforts in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Andreen McDonald: A Millionaire Vanishes
How a yellow hammer nailed a suspect in the case of a missing businesswoman. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Johnson doesn't have "political capital" yet, Costa says
House Speaker Mike Johnson, who went from backbencher to second in line for the presidency in Oct., doesn't yet have the "political capital" in Washington as Congress tries to negotiate a budget bill amid an impending government shutdown, Robert Costa tells "Face the Nation." Meanwhile, Ed O'Keefe says that his reporting in Dearborn, Michigan, which is home to the largest concentration of Arab Americans, shows President Biden could be in trouble in the state in 2024.
Soeripto: Humanitarian crisis in Gaza is "unspeakable"
Janti Soeripto, Save the Children president and CEO, tells "Face the Nation" that amid the Israeli invasion of Gaza, the humanitarian crisis is "unspeakable — essentially what is unfolding before our eyes. The humanitarian agencies cannot help children in this current situation."