"48 Hours": Lizzie Borden's cold case
You may have heard the old rhyme, "Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks." But did she actually do it? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriaty joined CBSN with more on this week's episode.
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You may have heard the old rhyme, "Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks." But did she actually do it? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriaty joined CBSN with more on this week's episode.
Was Crosley Green wrongfully convicted of of murder because of his race? That conviction was overturned nearly two years ago, but Green is still in prison, where he has been for three decades. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty joins CBSN to preview the show’s upcoming look at whether the Florida case was a miscarriage of justice.
Binghamton University nursing student Haley Anderson was murdered in 2018 after disappearing from her off-campus New York apartment. When her friend turned on the "Find My Friends" app, she tracked Anderson's phone to the apartment of fellow nursing student Orlando Tercero, where she found Anderson's body. Tercero, who was born in Nicaragua, apparently fled the country. Maria Elena Salinas reports on the case and the ensuing manhunt for a new episode of "48 Hours," airing Saturday at 10/9c.
A Georgia man was chased and shot to death while he was jogging, his mother said. Police say Ahmaud Arbery was followed by two men who thought he had committed a crime. An attorney for Arbery's family says that no indictments have been made because one of the alleged assailants is a former investigator for the local district attorney's office. Omar Villafranca speaks to Arbery's mother, who says an arrest should have already been made in the two-month-old crime.
Mary Day, 13, went missing in California in 1981. Her disappearance went unreported for over a decade. Her parents said she ran away, but her two sisters suspected Mary was murdered. Fifteen years later, the case took a turn when investigators began looking into it after one of her sisters alerted authorities. Maureen Maher brings new insight into the case for a new "48 Hours" airing Saturday at 10/9c on CBS.
Ahmaud Arbery, 25, was shot and killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia.
Celebrities are now calling for action, with Jay-Z's team Roc Nation publishing an open letter in the Atlanta Journal Constitution calling for a special prosecutor to be appointed to ensure a fair trial for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Omar Villafranca reports.
Gregory McMichael and his son, Travis, were both charged with murder and aggravated assault.
"Probable cause was clear to our agents pretty quickly," the Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Friday.
In 2012, Alaskan law enforcement came face to face with one of America's most notorious serial killers, Israel Keyes. Over the next seven months, he played a cat-and-mouse game with investigators divulging clues about his other victims. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant joined CBSN after getting a first look at evidence in the case and the FBI's investigation.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged Gregory and Travis McMichael, a father and son, for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot and killed while jogging in February. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined CBSN to discuss the details.
One of the men admitted to the double killings, saying it was done for "reasons of revenge."
Crime rates have dropped in numerous cities during stay-at-home orders.
A look at evidence found at the off-campus apartment where friends of Binghamton University student Haley Anderson discovered her lifeless body
He could have been released earlier this year, but chose to serve his full term.
Carole is accused of having some involvement in her husband's disappearance in the series — rumors she vehemently denies.
Prosecutors said Devon Kareem Robinson targeted the victims because they were part of the LGBTQ community.
Two witnesses who watched a woman gunned down in her Florida home by someone in a clown costume speak out. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, January 12 at 9/8c on CBS.
Forensic experts are still at odds as to how Ellen Greenberg died of 20 stab wounds nearly a decade after the 27-year-old was found dead in her locked apartment. Could new technology help in the search for answers?
As a teen, Myon Burrell was sentenced to life in prison after the stray-bullet killing of a young black girl. Burrell was convicted twice, once when Klobuchar was the chief prosecutor.
The Californian men accused of stabbing an Italian police officer to death while on vacation have appeared in court.
A young Somali immigrant wearing a hijab said Jeremy Christian yelled "F*** Muslims" at her before the deadly attack
Christian Pacheco was released from prison last week.
Nicholas Sutton, 58, is scheduled to be executed by the electric chair Thursday.
The 7-year-old's death comes days after a 25-year-old woman was allegedly brutally killed and mutilated by her boyfriend.
Iran says it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes carried out this week.
At least one person was hospitalized, Dallas Fire-Rescue said.
Jill Biden told CBS News "Sunday Morning" that her husband's performance in the 2024 debate "scared me to death." But her comments at the time did not reflect those concerns.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
Two Iranian brothers who joined January's protests say the war has made things worse, and ending it shouldn't only be about uranium.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed)
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
Two Iranian brothers who joined January's protests say the war has made things worse, and ending it shouldn't only be about uranium.
An albino buffalo with a tuft of hair that got him nicknamed "Donald Trump" was granted a government reprieve from sacrifice in a Muslim religious festival.
Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Broadway star Joshua Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the "Ragtime" musical, which depicts the stories of Americans at the turn of the 20th century.
Judd Winick talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about appearing on MTV's "The Real World: San Francisco" in 1994, the audition process for the reality TV series and more.
Dorina Medley, who appeared in the "Real Housewives of New York City" for six seasons, talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about her decision to join the Bravo series, why she has no regrets and what draws people to reality TV.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
Meta says its rolling out paid social subscriptions that will include exclusive features like "super reactions" and customizable themes. Kelly O'Grady reports.
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.
YouTube unveiled a new AI labeling system on Wednesday, aiming to make it easier for viewers to distinguish between real and AI content. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to break down the change.
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Colt Gray, the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, was in court Thursday for the next steps before his potential trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate who argued racial discrimination occurred in the jury-selection process before his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
U.S. officials are preparing for thousands of visitors at sites linked to the FIFA World Cup. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down the measures.
Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, will remain free for now while a judge considers arguments following a hearing Wednesday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
On May 28, 2016, Cincinnati Zoo officials shot and killed Harambe, a 17-year-old critically endangered western lowland gorilla, after he dragged around a child who climbed into his enclosure. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath.
Nearly 100 firefighters have responded to a major apartment fire in Dallas. CBS News Texas reports.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Thursday that legislation was making its way through Congress to potentially clear the way for President Trump's face to appear on a proposed $250 bill commemorating America's 250th birthday.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held court at the White House press briefing Thursday. Following Bessent's remarks, CBS News' Natalie Brand provided more context.
Reality TV is one of the most beloved and controversial genres to emerge from the 20th century. For the "USA to Z" series, Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at how it has shaped American culture.