Alex Murdaugh takes the stand
Alex Murdaugh took the stand in court this week and said he did not kill his wife and son. Prosecutors cross-examined him for six hours, accusing him of lying. Nikki Batiste has more from the courtroom.
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Grueling second day of Murdaugh cross-examination
Prosecutors grilled former attorney Alex Murdaugh, who insisted someone else was responsible for killing his wife and son. Prosecutors presented cell phone evidence as they tried to pin the blame on Murdaugh. Nikki Battiste shares more.
Murdaugh wraps up testimony in his murder trial
Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh tried to defend himself during the second day of his testimony in his murder trial. He is accused of killing his wife and son. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste has the latest from the South Carolina courtroom.
Alex Murdaugh cross-examined in murder trial
Alex Murdaugh is back in court as his double murder trial continues. Prosecutors are cross-examining the disbarred South Carolina attorney about the deaths of his wife and son after his first full day of testimony. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste has more.
Alex Murdaugh testifies in his murder trial
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh took the stand in his defense at his double murder trial. CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News to discuss.
Alex Murdaugh testifies in his murder trial
Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh took the stand in his murder trial Thursday. He is charged in the killings of his wife and son. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Alex Murdaugh's son testifies in murder trial
As the defense presents its side of the case in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial, his son, Buster Murdaugh, was called to the stand to testify. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste has more from the courthouse in Waterboro, South Carolina.
Defense calls witnesses in Murdaugh trial
Alex Murdaugh's only surviving son, Buster Murdaugh, was the first defense witness to take the stand on Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the latest in former attorney's double murder trial.
Alex Murdaugh's son testifies as defense witness
The murder trial of Alex Murdaugh resumed, with the disgraced South Carolina attorney's son taking the stand to defend his father. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Defense weighs whether Murdaugh will testify
Day 18 of the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial is underway. Prosecutors are looking to wrap up their case against the former South Carolina attorney who is accused of murdering his wife and son back in June of 2021. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste has more.
Alex Murdaugh murder trial latest
Prosecutors have revealed new gruesome details in the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh as the fourth week of testimony continues in the trial of Alex Murdaugh in South Carolina. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell joins Anne-Marie Green and Seth Doane with the latest.
Alex Murdaugh murder trial enters 4th week
The double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh enters its fourth week today. The disbarred attorney is accused of killing his wife and his son in South Carolina in 2021. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano to break down the latest developments and what to expect.
Murdaugh's best friend testifies against him
An attorney who said he was Alex Murdaugh's best friend testified at his murder trial. He said that Murdaugh admitted he had a drug addiction and had been stealing money from his law firm and clients. Nikki Battiste reports.
What's next in Alex Murdaugh murder trial?
A judge has ruled that new evidence may be presented to the jury in the Alex Murdaugh murder case. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest on the trial.
Judge in Murdaugh trial rules on key evidence
The judge in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial ruled that prosecutors can include evidence of the disbarred South Carolina attorney's alleged financial crimes. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell has more on the significance of the decision from Walterboro, South Carolina.
Housekeeper's son testifies in Murdaugh trial
The tenth day in the murder trial of disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh ended with more testimony Friday. Murdaugh is accused of shooting his wife and son. Imran Ansari, a defense criminal attorney at Aidala, Bertuna and Kamins, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments in the trial.
CFO of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testifies
The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh's former law firm testified in his murder trial Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Jury to hear about disgraced lawyer's past
In the Alex Murdaugh murder trial in South Carolina, prosecutors want to introduce evidence of the disbarred attorney's character. Murdaugh is accused of murdering his wife and son in June 2021. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak to discuss.
Testimony begins in Alex Murdaugh trial
A sergeant is the first witness to testify in the murder trial against former South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of killing his wife and son in June of 2021. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste explains the stage prosecutors are trying to set with this first witness.
Alex Murdaugh murder trial gets underway with opening statements
The prosecution opened the trial with three minutes of graphic description of the scene where the bodies of Alex Murdaugh's wife and son were found.
Jury selection in Murdaugh murder trial
Jury selection is expected to wrap Wednesday in the murder trial of South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett from outside the courthouse with more on the case and what happens next.
Jury selection in Alex Murdaugh murder trial
Jury selection resumed Tuesday in South Carolina for the murder trial of former lawyer Alex Murdaugh, where many prospective jurors in the county have said they are aware of the case. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell gives an update on the trial of the 54-year-old accused of killing his wife and youngest son.
Alex Murdaugh murder trial set to begin
Jury selection is beginning in the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, a prominent South Carolina attorney accused of killing his wife and son in 2021. Former Los Angeles County prosecutor Emily Baker joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano to discuss the case.
Scott Peterson will not be granted new trial, judge rules
Peterson and his legal team had argued that a juror in his 2004 murder trial committed misconduct.
The failure of justice for Emmett Till
"Till" is the new film about 14-year-old Emmett Till, a Black youth from Chicago visiting Mississippi in 1955, who was abducted and murdered – a crime that helped spark the civil rights movement. In this excerpt from an October 24, 2004 "60 Minutes" report by our late colleague Ed Bradley, Till's final days are recounted, along with the ensuing murder trial that failed to bring justice.
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Iran says Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S.
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
FBI disrupts alleged plot targeting White House UFC event, officials say
The FBI disrupted an alleged attempt to target the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C., FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.
3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
8 dead in Air Force B-52 bomber crash at California base
The aircraft was on a routine test mission at Edwards airfield, located in the western Mojave Desert, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
Iran World Cup team coach says it was booted from U.S. right after first match
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in three states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
Explore Trump's 3,600 stock trades from the first 3 months of 2026
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FBI disrupts alleged plot targeting White House UFC event, officials say
The FBI disrupted an alleged attempt to target the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C., FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.
BASE jumping accident kills 2 including well-known extreme athlete Andy Lewis
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American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
Cellphone fire on flight "scorched" cabin before landing in Las Vegas
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Electricity costs expected to hit record this summer, new analysis finds
A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
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The number of metropolitan areas around the country with basic homes worth at least $1 million has tripled since 2020.
Oil prices sink, stocks soar after Trump announces deal with Iran
Markets rally on expectations that the agreement will ease global energy supply concerns, though analysts warn gas prices may remain elevated for some time.
Fox to acquire Roku in $22 billion deal
Fox said it will buy Roku for $160 per share in a cash-and-stock deal that it expects to complete in the first half of 2027.
3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
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FBI disrupts alleged plot targeting White House UFC event, officials say
The FBI disrupted an alleged attempt to target the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C., FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in three states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Iran World Cup team coach says it was booted from U.S. right after first match
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules
An election official ruled a candidate with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan was involved in a "determined effort and a deliberate attempt" to confuse Alaska voters.
Newsom says Justice Department is investigating him and his wife
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said the Justice Department is investigating he and his wife, Jennifer.
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American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating
In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life?
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Iran says Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S.
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
Iran World Cup team coach says it was booted from U.S. right after first match
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
Russian priest known as Putin's "confessor" hit by EU sanctions
Last year, Russia's FSB security service said it thwarted a Ukrainian-ordered plot to kill the priest.
"Spider-Man" climber dies in 400-foot fall into volcanic crater
A free climber dubbed the "Spider-Man of Yemen" died after falling almost 400 feet into a volcanic crater.
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Billy Porter on "La Cage Aux Folles"
Billy Porter speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the off-Broadway revival of the musical "La Cage Aux Folles," working with Wayne Brady and recent health issues.
America's Block Party to celebrate July 4th with benefit concert
America's Block Party will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this Fourth of July with a benefit concert in Los Angeles and events in local communities around the country.
Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
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6/14: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
Soccer art made from gum wrappers
Artist Lyndon J. Barrois Sr. painstakingly sculpts art depicting soccer players. His medium of choice? The humble chewing gum wrapper. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Barrois about his Los Angeles exhibit, "Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits," which captures iconic moments from nearly 100 years of the World Cup in tiny pieces of paper and foil.
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Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16
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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.
Prediction market traders face long odds
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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
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Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
U.S. citizen arrested over alleged child sexual abuse in Colombia
A video of the alleged incident has circulated widely on social media, but Colombia's president later said the man "apparently did not" abuse any children.
Man caught with 150 live venomous scorpions at airport
Police released an image of the venomous scorpions, which appear to be individually wrapped in plastic.
Woman dies after being thrown from bridge without safety cord
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How an Iowa woman became a key witness in her own murder
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
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6/15: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Details still slim on U.S.-Iran deal; California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife.
Middle East expert on U.S.-Iran deal
An initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran to extend their shaky ceasefire is nearing formal signing. Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Parts of Texas brace for more rain after floods
Thunderstorms in parts of central Texas caused severe flooding over the weekend, and more rain is on the way. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.
Trump weighs in on Georgia GOP Senate runoff
After months of abstaining from the Georgia Republican Senate primary race, President Trump has endorsed Mike Collins ahead of Tuesday's runoff. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta.
Data: Trump made 3,600 stock trades in 3 months
New data from the Office of Government Ethics shows that President Trump is ramping up his stock portfolio, with a CBS News analysis finding the president's investment accounts made 3,600 trades between January and March. CBS News senior investigative reporter Michael Kaplan has more.