Waterslide where boy died to come down, park says
Caleb Schwab was decapitated in August 2016 while riding the 17-story Verruckt Waterslide at Schlitterbahn Waterpark
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Caleb Schwab was decapitated in August 2016 while riding the 17-story Verruckt Waterslide at Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Prosecutors insist the killing was not a hate crime, though national advocates have said they believe Ally Steinfeld was targeted for her gender identity
Police said foul play is not suspected and neither water nor firearms appear to have been involved, but the deaths are under investigation
A hospital in St. Louis, Missouri is trying out a flexible work program for some nurses, allowing them to take the summers off. KMOV's Paige Hulsey reports.
Hazelwood, Missouri, police and a salon owner have shared video of an angry customer trashing a nail salon in a violent rage after not being satisfied with the services she received
CBS Sports HQ's Bill Reiter joined CBSN to break down the NBA draft. He discussed who were the winners and losers and why teams preferred big men. Missouri's Michael Porter Jr. fell to No. 14 after being the top prospect. The big trade of the evening was Dallas sending Trae Young and a first-round pick to Atlanta for Slovenian star Luka Doncic.
St. Louis County Police set the suspect's money moves to the music of Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow," and hope someone recognizes her by her dope dancing
A toddler went missing near her home in Qulin, Missouri, and when authorities found her, they also found her dog, who had stayed by her side all night
A relative says the 8-year-old Missouri boy witnessed a man fatally shoot his mother in the attempted carjacking
Special prosecutor says she will not refile a felony invasion-of-privacy charge against former Missouri governor, a week after he resigned from office
President Trump narrowly won the district in 2016, but Democrats took it by 20 points Tuesday night
On his last day in office, Greitens signed 77 bills, pardoned five people and commuted four criminal sentences
Greitens has said he will resign at 5 p.m. Friday
St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum joins CBSN to discuss the resignation of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens may affect the 2018 midterm elections, where the state's Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is facing off against Republican Josh Hawley.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says he will resign on Friday. He was considered a rising star in the Republican Party. Greitens was hit by scandals stemming from an extramarital affair, alleged blackmail, and claims of campaign finance violations. Adriana Diaz reports.
Mike Parson will automatically ascend from lieutenant governor to governor on Friday when Greitens steps down
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced his resignation Tuesday. The embattled governor was facing possible impeachment over an affair, and allegations of misuse. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Greitens, facing allegations of misuse of a charity donor list, announced his resignation effective Friday at 5 p.m.
Greitens, a Republican, announced his resignation at a press conference Tuesday. He faced possible impeachment over an extramarital affair and allegations of misuse of a charity donor list. Greitens said he will leave office effective this Friday. Watch his remarks here.
Ahead of a legislative committee report related to an extramarital affair the Republican engaged in before his election, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens refused to resign and called the investigation a "political witch hunt." Watch his full press statement here.
Missouri lawmakers will hold a special legislative session starting Friday focused on potentially disciplining the governor
The Ferguson Fire Department responded a call about a little boy's 5-week-old puppy stuck upside down about 20 feet below ground in a drain pipe
A Missouri man imprisoned for nearly two decades for a murder he didn't commit is now free. An emotional David Robinson walked out of prison Monday night after Missouri's attorney general and local prosecutors dismissed charges against him. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty shows the difficult path to Robinson's freedom.
David Robinson was sentenced to life in 2001 for murder of Sheila Box, without any physical evidence and just 1 witness
Announcement came Monday as court entered 3rd day of jury selection for Gov. Greitens accused of taking nonconsensual photo of a partially nude woman
The Trump administration on Monday plans to announce it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
States across the Midwest and northern Plains could see flooding as severe storms hit, forecasters say.
Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.
A deadly earthquake rocked the southern Philippines, killing dozens of people and sending small tsunami waves toward at least three nations.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
Although working remotely offers flexibility, it also takes a toll on people's mental health, experts said.
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows an athletic coach in Illinois how he impacted one of his students, changing the trajectory of that student's life forever.
States across the Midwest and northern Plains could see flooding as severe storms hit, forecasters say.
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
Although working remotely offers flexibility, it also takes a toll on people's mental health, experts said.
With the unemployment rate for young workers about twice as high as the national average, "Sunday Morning" talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.
Pope Leo XIV denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain.
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
Garry Nolan, a professor of pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine and the executive director of the board for The Sol Foundation, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day," and its exploration of the existence of aliens on Earth.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin breaks down the biggest wins and performances from the 79th Tony Awards.
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical. Meanwhile, "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night. Jamie Wax has more on the winners and top moments.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, explains how job applicants can break through the market, using AI when applying and more.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
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.
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
At least 12 people were injured during a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Six people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station Sunday evening.
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump told Israel and Iran to "immediately stop 'shooting'" at each other and said both sides were seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after the weekend flare-up that began with Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon's capital Beirut. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Nancy Cordes have more.
President Trump's planned attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs has forced some fans to shift their plans after the NYPD canceled the watch party outside of Madison Square Garden set for Monday night. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a red carpet welcome on a rare visit to North Korea ahead of a two-day summit. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Garry Nolan, a professor of pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine and the executive director of the board for The Sol Foundation, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day," and its exploration of the existence of aliens on Earth.
Some doctors and nurses are promoting and prescribing the weight-loss drug retatrutide, which has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CBS News investigation found. Adam Yamaguchi has more.