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On Jan. 24, 2012, Robert Burton was found slumped over the wheel of his truck. He had attempted suicide after stabbing his former girlfriend, Melissa Dohme. Detectives Tom Dawe and Joseph Ruhlin walk "48 Hours" through the investigation and the evidence

On Jan. 24, 2012, Robert Burton was found slumped over the wheel of his truck. He had attempted suicide after stabbing his former girlfriend, Melissa Dohme. Detectives Tom Dawe and Joseph Ruhlin walk "48 Hours" through the investigation and the evidence.

Jun 16, 2015
2:24

On Oct. 25, 2011, Melissa Dohme called 911 as she was being attacked by her ex-boyfriend. Dohme says he had assaulted and threatened her in the past, but she kept it secret until the call to police. Three months later, Burton stabbed her 32 times

On Oct. 25, 2011, Melissa Dohme called 911 as she was being attacked by her ex-boyfriend, Robert Burton. Dohme says Burton had assaulted and threatened her in the past, but she kept it secret until the call to police Three months later, Burton stabbed her 32 times.

Jun 16, 2015
2:42

A boyfriend who would rather have seen his girlfriend dead then let go

Florida college student Melissa Dohme thought she had her gotten her life back when she broke up with her high school boyfriend. In truth, however, Robert Burton would rather have seen her dead than let go. "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts joins "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about the report.

May 30, 2014
3:55

Tuesday at 10: "48 Hours" Live to Tell: A woman survives a brutal attack to find true love -- the real story of a survivor and the hero EMT that helped save her life and more

"48 Hours" Live to Tell: A woman survives a brutal attack to find true love -- the real story of a survivor and the hero EMT that helped save her life and more. Watch Tuesday, June 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Jun 14, 2015
2:30

Internet videos posted by Santa Barbara gunman Elliot Rodger became darker in February, but police didn’t become aware of them until alerted by his family

Internet videos posted by Santa Barbara gunman Elliot Rodger became darker in February, but police didn’t become aware of them until alerted by his family. While YouTube prohibits video that threatens "serious acts of violence," it's largely up to users to flag videos that the company may then remove. Ben Tracy reports.

May 27, 2014
2:15

In a jail house call recorded by authorities, murder suspect Steve DeMocker and his daughter, Katie, argue over how to use the proceeds of her murdered mother's life insurance.

Feb 28, 2015
1:56

In an exclusive interview with "48 Hours," Steve DeMocker’s ex-girlfriend, Renee Girard, talks about Steve's odd behavior the day of Carol Kennedy’s murder.

Feb 28, 2015
1:50

Friends and family came together at makeshift memorials in Santa Barbara, California, to mourn the victims of the shooting rampage carried out by Elliot Rodger

Friends and family came together at makeshift memorials in Santa Barbara, California, to mourn the victims of the shooting rampage carried out by Elliot Rodger. All six victims were University of California, Santa Barbara students. Ben Tracy reports.

May 26, 2014
1:52

Elliot Rodger had a history of mental problems but had never been judged to be a danger or legally committed for treatment

Elliot Rodger had a history of mental problems but had never been judged to be a danger or legally committed for treatment, so he passed the necessary background checks to purchase weapons. Bob Orr reports.

May 26, 2014
0:48

Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the mass murder in California and the ongoing Veterans Affairs hospital scandal

Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the mass murder in California and the ongoing Veterans Affairs hospital scandal. Plus a panel of experts.

May 25, 2014
22:41

The family of the troubled man accused of killing six people in Isla Vista, Calif., say they warned police

The family of the troubled man accused of killing six people in Isla Vista, Calif., say they warned police. Elliot Rodger went on a murder spree Friday night, killing six people before taking his own life. Danielle Nottingham reports.

May 25, 2014
2:51

"48 Hours" Presents: A music producer is convicted of murder after 26 years. Case closed? Not by a long shot. Tracy Smith updates the case Saturday, May 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

May 22, 2014
2:45

Special night: A key witness in the murder case against an Arizona stockbroker accused of killing his ex-wife speaks out on network television for the first time in an interview with "48 Hours." Maureen Maher reports Monday, May 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS

Special night: A key witness in the murder case against an Arizona stockbroker accused of killing his ex-wife speaks out on network television for the first time in an interview with "48 Hours." Maureen Maher has the story Monday, May 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

May 22, 2014
0:30

Saturday at 9: Can a childhood memory of a friend's murder solve a 55-year-old cold case? Then at 10: A music producer is convicted of murder after 26 years. Case closed? Not by a long shot.

Coming up Saturday, May 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT: Can a childhood memory of a friend's murder solve a 55-year-old cold case? Then at 10: A music producer is convicted of murder after 26 years. Case closed? Not by a long shot.

May 20, 2014
0:23

"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe

"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.

May 20, 2014
1:12

The judge ordered Oscar Pistorius to undergo a psychiatric evaluation

The judge ordered Oscar Pistorius to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. The murder trial for his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, will not resume until next month. Norah O'Donnell reports.

May 20, 2014
0:26

The body of a New Jersey woman was found buried two days after being reported missing

The body of a New Jersey woman was found buried two days after being reported missing. Authorities say she was kidnapped and buried alive by two men who were arraigned on murder charges. WCBS' Marlie Hall reports.

May 16, 2014
1:19

Erin Moriarty previews her upcoming report on the two unlikely suspects that emerged in the case -- a daughter and a mortgage broker

"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty previews her upcoming report on the shooting deaths of a New Mexico couple, and the two unlikely suspects that emerged in the case -- a daughter and a mortgage broker.

May 16, 2014
4:17

Saturday at 10: A couple killed, a daughter suspected -- could a mortgage application lead to the killer?

A couple killed, a daughter suspected -- could a mortgage application lead to the killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Aug 12, 2015
2:49

Saturday at 10: A couple killed, a daughter suspected -- could a mortgage application lead to the killer? Erin Moriarty reports.

New: A couple killed, a daughter suspected -- could a mortgage application lead to the killer? Erin Moriarty investigates Saturday, May 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

May 14, 2014
0:30

Dr. Jennifer Rosner, a forensic psychologist hired by the prosecution, interviewed Jason Bohn for eight hours on three separate occasions. Bohn explains to Dr. Rosner that his anger issues stemmed from childhood.

Dr. Jennifer Rosner, a forensic psychologist hired by the prosecution, interviewed Jason Bohn for eight hours on three separate occasions. Bohn explains to Dr. Rosner that his anger issues stemmed from childhood.

Aug 13, 2016
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In an interview with Dr. Jennifer Rosner, a forensic psychologist hired by the prosecution, Jason Bohn talks about his love for Danielle.

In an interview with Dr. Jennifer Rosner, a forensic psychologist hired by the prosecution, Jason Bohn talks about his love for Danielle Thomas.

Aug 13, 2016
0:34

Remembering Danielle Thomas

"48 Hours" talks with Danielle Thomas' hometown friend Amanda Hale and high school band director Tim Blevins, who fondly remember her. Find out what's being done to keep Danielle's passion for music alive.

Aug 13, 2016
1:39

Florida investigators are working to learn who deliberately set a deadly fire at a mansion

Florida investigators are working to learn who deliberately set a deadly fire at a mansion owned by former tennis star James Blake. Manuel Bojorquez reports on the massive fire that fire officials are calling "unusual."

May 8, 2014
2:33

Troy Roberts previews his report for Saturday's edition of "48 Hours"

When a Weight Watchers executive was found beaten and strangled to death in her New York City apartment, attorneys for the prime suspect, her Ivy League-educated boyfriend, offered up an unusual defense. Troy Roberts previews his report for Saturday's edition of "48 Hours."

May 8, 2014
4:00

Yemen's Houthi Followers Celebrating Mocha Takeover In 2026

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The moves by the Houthis make it easier for the Iran-backed rebels to target ships transiting the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait for Saudi Arabian oil exports.

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US President Donald Trump Visits Ireland - Day One Dublin

Trump says he would "love" a unified Ireland as he kicks off visit

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See how your income tax bracket could change for 2027

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President Trump's visit to Ireland mixes official talks with Irish leaders and attendance at the Irish Open at a golf course that the president owns.

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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war

The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.

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Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars in plea deal talks

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Michigan Senate candidates battle over their records on 9/11 at 25-year mark

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The regional train was carrying 186 passengers from Rouen to Caen when it derailed Friday evening in Cleon.

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Jason Scott & The High Heat play "Fast As I Can Crawl"

Hailing from Oklahoma City, roots-driven country band Jason Scott & The High Heat is on the rise. Headliner Jason Scott spent years training as a preacher until he experienced a crisis of faith, an experience that shaped his songwriting. The band's upcoming album "Playboy" captures their electrifying sound. Here's Jason Scott & The High Heat with "Fast As I Can Crawl."

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

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AI could "kill us all," researcher says

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The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.

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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more

Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.

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NASA plans to launch new space telescope

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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."

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Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.

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25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan

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Space

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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe

NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.

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Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos

The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.

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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off

The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.

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