2 suspects arrested in Kristin Smart disappearance
A father and son have been arrested in the 1996 disappearance and murder of California college student Kristin Smart.
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FX's "The People v. O.J. Simpson" has become a hit show, but does it really tell the true story of the murder trial that gripped the country?
FX's "The People v. O.J. Simpson" has become a hit show, but does it really tell the true story of the murder trial that gripped the country? CBSN did some fact-checking to find where the program takes some liberties with the truth.
A surprising strategy
Rahul Gupta and his girlfriend, Taylor Gould, had been at Montgomery County Police headquarters for about five hours when their interrogators made a surprising strategic decision. They brought the couple together, and left them alone, to see if they would talk about which one had killed their friend Mark Waugh.
No memory of a murder
Taylor Gould tells Det. Paula Hamill she and her boyfriend, Rahul Gupta, drank so much she couldn't remember what happened the night their friend Mark Waugh was murdered.
Gupta's story changes
Hours after he first confessed to the bloody murder of his friend, Mark Waugh, Rahul Gupta changed his story and explained to detectives what really happened between his girlfriend, Taylor Gould, and Mark.
"There's blood everywhere"
On Oct. 12, 2013, Rahul Gupta went out drinking in Washington, D.C., to celebrate his 24th birthday with his girlfriend, Taylor Gould, and his friend, Mark Waugh. Shortly after they returned home to the small apartment she shared with Gupta, Gould called 911 for help. She seemed unsure why she was calling. When police arrived, Waugh was dead.
Investigating an unusual murder case
This week's "48 Hours" features a case where no one, not even the two suspects, knows how a promising young law student was killed in a very small apartment. Correspondent Richard Schlesinger explains what they both told police. Watch "What Happened in Apt. 1601?" Saturday, March 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Three friends walk into a suburban Washington, D.C. studio apartment, and only two come out alive – at least one of them is a killer, but which one?
Three friends walk into a suburban Washington, D.C. studio apartment, and only two come out alive – at least one of them is a killer, but which one? Richard Schlesinger previews Saturday’s “48 Hours” on “CBS This Morning.”
Sneak peek: What Happened in Apt. 1601?
Three friends walk into a studio apartment, and only two come out alive. At least one of them is a killer, but which one? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates Saturday, March 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Two previous guilty verdicts against Calvin Harris were thrown out
Jury selection is expected to begin for a prominent New York businessman who faces his fourth murder trial in the death of his estranged wife. Two previous guilty verdicts against Calvin Harris were thrown out. This time, his defense team hopes to introduce new evidence, including charred clothing allegedly linked to the victim which was uncovered in January, more than 14 years after Michele Harris vanished. Erin Moriarty reports.
Police are investigating what sparked the brawl in a small town near Augusta, Georgia
Nine people are behind bars in Georgia charged with murder after a massive street fight caught on video. Police are investigating what sparked the brawl in a small town near Augusta that left a teenager dead. David Begnaud reports from outside Glenn Hills High School in Augusta, where some of the suspects are enrolled.
Missing student killed during 1996 rape attempt: Prosecutor
Prosecutors filed a first-degree murder charge against Paul Flores and an accessory after murder charge against his father, Ruben Flores, for helping him conceal Smart's body.
Defense expert says Floyd's manner of death undetermined
Dr. David Fowler, a forensic pathologist, said he believes Floyd died of cardiac arrhythmia due to his heart disease.
Dash cam captures response to shooting at FBI agent's home
Watch excerpts of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office response to a shooting at the Virginia home of FBI Agent Art Gonzales on April 13, 2013.
The former FBI agent interrupts "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer's interview with his attorney, Mark Gardner, to question her.
The former FBI agent interrupts "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer's interview with his attorney, Mark Gardner, to question her.
Art Gonzales questioned about his marriage
The FBI Agent tells Det. Todd Nosal of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office why the Gonzales' marriage turned into a nightmare. Gonzales says he shot his wife Julie on April 19, 2013 because she attacked him with a knife in their home.
FBI agent questioned about fatal shooting
Art Gonzales describes the events that he says led to him shooting his wife, Julie, four times on April 19, 2013.
An FBI veteran claims he had no choice but to shoot his wife after she came at him with a knife. Was it self-defense or murder?
An FBI veteran claims he had no choice but to shoot his wife after she came at him with a knife. Was it self-defense or murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer joins CBSN with insight and a preview of "Eliminating the Threat?"
Sneak peek: Eliminating the Threat?
An elite FBI agent shoots his estranged wife after he says she came after him with a knife -- was it self-defense or murder? "48 Hours"' Susan Spencer investigates Saturday, Aug. 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Susan Spencer joins "CBS This Morning" to preview Saturday’s all-new “48 Hours"
Was an FBI agent “eliminating a threat” when he fatally shot his estranged wife? Susan Spencer joins "CBS This Morning" to preview Saturday’s all-new “48 Hours.”
A Michigan man accused of murdering six people during a series of shootings told his wife that his Uber app told him to do it
A Michigan man accused of murdering six people during a series of shootings told his wife that his Uber app told him to do it. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has more of the bizarre details.
David Temple's 911 call
The defense played David Temple's 911 call as part of their closing argument at trial, believing it demonstrates his genuine anguish. Prosecutors argued Temple made the call after killing his wife, cleaning up and staging a burglary. "48 Hours"' Richard Schlesinger has more on the case in "The Alternate Suspects" airing Saturday, March 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
In a new "48 Hours," a man's murder trial may have been flawed by hidden evidence
In a new "48 Hours," a man's murder trial may have been flawed by hidden evidence. With analysis, Richard Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss his story, "Playing by the Rules."
Saturday at 10: A popular football coach is serving life for killing his pregnant wife -- was evidence hidden that could set him free?
A popular football coach is serving life for killing his pregnant wife -- was evidence hidden that could set him free? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates Saturday, March 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Prosecutor: Kristin Smart killed during 1996 rape attempt
Prosecutors allege California college student Kristin Smart was killed during an attempted rape by fellow student Paul Flores in 1996.
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Iran warns the U.S. against a ground invasion as war drags on
Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are meeting in Pakistan on Sunday to push for an end to the Iran war.
Catholic cardinal barred from entering Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said it was "the first time in centuries" that heads of the church were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the sacred site.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, was born in Connecticut and served in the Israel Defense Forces' Paratroopers Brigade.
2 more arrests in attempted bombing at Bank of America building in Paris
Police did not specify who was arrested or what role they may have played in the attempted bombing.
North Korea tests missile that it claims can target U.S. mainland
The test was in line with Kim Jong Un's goals of targeting the U.S., but some experts speculate the claim may be exaggerated.
Sister recounts 903-day fight to free sibling kidnapped in Iraq
When Princeton graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped off the street in Iraq in March 2023 and held for ransom by a militia, it set off a 903-day fight her sister never expected.
DHS funding bill passes House, but shutdown drags on as Senate approves its own plan
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
Millions turn out for "No Kings" rallies held worldwide to protest against Trump
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
2 boats carrying aid to Cuba arrive in Havana after being reported missing
Two sailboats that went missing carrying humanitarian aid from southern Mexico to Cuba landed in Havana on Saturday afternoon.
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North Korea tests missile that it claims can target U.S. mainland
The test was in line with Kim Jong Un's goals of targeting the U.S., but some experts speculate the claim may be exaggerated.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, was born in Connecticut and served in the Israel Defense Forces' Paratroopers Brigade.
Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
The ripple effect of the Iran war on struggling U.S. farmers
The price of ammonia and urea, two fertilizer ingredients seeing disruptions, are up around 20% and 50%, respectively, since the start of the Iran war.
Henry Lee, forensic scientist who testified at O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 87
Dr. Lee rose to fame after his testimony in Simpson's 1995 trial, in which he questioned the handling of blood evidence.
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Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
How soon will TSA lines return to normal after the shutdown ends?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
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European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than acknowledged
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
Republicans stand by Trump on Iran, but are split on how war could end
At this year's CPAC, many attendees toed a fine line between backing the war in Iran and worrying about how the conflict could expand.
Here's what needs to happen before oil starts flowing through Strait of Hormuz again
As the U.S.-Iran war nears the one-month mark, the fragile global oil market has emerged as a key weapon in Iran's arsenal — and some shipping and insurance experts don't expect the situation to return to normal until the conflict winds down.
Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
U.S. Tomahawks are being used in Iran war faster than stockpile is being refilled
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
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Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
World
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Catholic cardinal barred from entering Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said it was "the first time in centuries" that heads of the church were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the sacred site.
2 more arrests in attempted bombing at Bank of America building in Paris
Police did not specify who was arrested or what role they may have played in the attempted bombing.
North Korea tests missile that it claims can target U.S. mainland
The test was in line with Kim Jong Un's goals of targeting the U.S., but some experts speculate the claim may be exaggerated.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, was born in Connecticut and served in the Israel Defense Forces' Paratroopers Brigade.
European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than acknowledged
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
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Michael Jordan on NASCAR, basketball and the one title he won't claim
Michael Jordan reflects on his life after basketball, his move into NASCAR, and the pressure that still comes with his competitive drive and fame.
Olivia Munn's "no symptoms" cancer diagnosis fueled lifesaving mission
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
Olivia Munn shares her breast cancer journey
Olivia Munn is busier than ever, starring in the new series "Your Friends and Neighbors," raising two kids and juggling a packed career. But as Tracy Smith reports in our Sunday Profile, an unexpected diagnosis reshaped her life in ways she never imagined.
Brandon Uranowitz on reviving "Ragtime"
Tony Award-winner Brandon Uranowitz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his journey to landing his latest role in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center.
The Avett Brothers' bassist talks new book
Bob Crawford, the bassist for The Avett Brothers, shares with "CBS Saturday Morning" why he believes John Quincy Adams is an underrated American hero amid the release of his new book "America's Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick."
Technology
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Technology
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
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.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
What jobs are most at risk from AI
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
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Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word
A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
French police stop apparent bomb attack outside Bank of America building
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
Tiger Woods released from jail after arrest
Tiger Woods was released from the Martin County jail in Florida following his DUI arrest after a rollover crash on Friday.
Colombian navy says it shut down 30 drug labs, seized 2 tons of cocaine
The Colombian navy said it also seized thousands of gallons of smuggled fuel, preventing "the strengthening of illicit economies."
Space
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What would success mean for Artemis II flight?
The 322-foot rocket set to launch Artemis II stood ready on the pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday. It will be the first crewed moonshot in over a half-century. Mark Strassmann is there.
Meet the rescue team behind the astronauts as Artemis II's launch approaches
A global team of air force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.
Behind the plans of an Artemis II rescue
While final preparations are underway for the Artemis II launch, "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a peek behind-the-scenes at the plans being made for if the crew needs to be rescued.
NASA begins final countdown for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II crew arrived in Florida on Friday, signaling final preparations are underway for the first crewed Moon mission since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Crew arrives ahead of Artemis II launch
Four NASA astronauts are gearing up for a historic mission to return humans to deep space for the first time in over 50 years. The crew touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday for final preparations ahead of next week's planned Artemis II launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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Homan on ICE at airports
Tom Homan, the Trump administration border czar, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that while President Trump has signed a bill to pay TSA agents, ICE will remain assisting them "until the airports feel like they are 100% … in a place where they can do normal operations."
Open: "Face the Nation," March 29, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Border Czar Tom Homan joins as Congress fails to agree on funding for DHS. Plus, as the conflict in Iran intensifies, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Jim Himes, joins.
Nature: Spoonbills in Florida's wetlands
This Sunday morning, we find ourselves among roseate spoonbills in Florida's Orlando Wetlands.
Sen. Rand Paul on "checking" President Trump
As chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, Sen. Rand Paul is at the center of some of the country's most critical debates. He speaks with Robert Costa about why he doesn't support President Trump's decision to launch strikes in Iran and how he feels about new Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Commentary: Geoff Bennett on Black comedy
Long before 1990s sitcoms, Black comedians were shaping American comedy in bold ways. Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, explores this history and its lasting impact in his new book "Black Out Loud."