Details emerge about man charged in Mollie Tibbetts' murder
Cristhian Bahena Rivera's alias, John Budd, emerged Wednesday as his employer, a cattle operation in Iowa, faces questions over whether there were signs he was in the U.S. illegally
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Shadow of Death
A stunning twist in the case of a couple shot dead in bed. It looked like a hit job, but was it? "48 Hours" Troy Roberts and Erin Moriarty investigate.
Chandler jurors speak out
After the verdict, "48 Hours" spoke to four members of the Chandler jury to get their perspective on the case -- their impressions of the defendant, what evidence they found compelling and how they reached their verdict.
U.K. charges 2 Russians in nerve agent attack on ex-spy
Russian nationals, said to be military intel agents, face charges in absentia over attempted murder of a Russian double agent, his daughter and a cop
True crime podcasts popular among women
There are more than 525,000 podcasts to choose from, but true crime podcasts consistently rank among the top 50. Research shows women overwhelmingly prefer the murder mystery genre. Dana Jacobson went to a live-taping of a true crime podcast in Minneapolis to find out why.
Blood dripping from ceiling leads to discovery of 2 bodies
A maintenance worker saw a red substance seeping from a ceiling and police were called in for a wellness check
American sentenced to hang in Malaysia for murdering ex-wife
Gerald Mickelson claimed he was acting in self-defense when he killed her in November 2016; his lawyer says he'll appeal
Tibbetts' father releases op-ed
When the body of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts was found in an Iowa cornfield, her father says he set out to celebrate his daughter’s extraordinary life. Now he says he needs to defend her legacy. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Funeral held for slain pregnant mom, 2 daughters
The hour-long service in Pinehurst, North Carolina, included no reference to Christopher Watts, the husband and father charged in the killings
Irene Garza murder case evidence photos
Photos of the haunting Irene Garza case and the trial of the former priest accused of her murder
Alaska mom charged with killing two daughters two years apart
Police said she searched online for "Ways to suffocate," "Can drowning show in an autopsy report" and more an hour before her 13-month-old daughter died
Former Texas officer convicted of murder
Roy Oliver awaits sentencing after being convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards, an unarmed black teen who was killed after leaving a party. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN with the latest on the case.
Professor charged after wife's body found in suitcase in office
Hong Kong University associate professor had said his 52-year-old wife walked out after an argument on Aug. 17
Former officer guilty of murder
A former Texas police officer has been found guilty of murder for shooting Jordan Edwards, an unarmed black teenager, in April 2017. Roy Oliver was fired from the department days after the shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Mollie Tibbetts' suspected killer acted normally during search, coworker says
She said Cristhian Bahena Rivera, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, is calm, not violent, and a good father
Mollie Tibbetts' death a homicide
The autopsy report for college student Mollie Tibbetts was released Thursday, finding the 20-year-old died of "multiple sharp force injuries." Her death was ruled a homicide. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz has the latest.
Boss describes recent demeanor of Mollie Tibbetts' murder suspect
Cristhian Bahena Rivera is accused of killing Iowa college student after illegally living and working in the U.S.
"Carry on her legacy": Mollie Tibbetts' brother remembers her at vigil
"Even if it was just passing her on they way to class, she would smile," a student who knew her said
Lawmakers react to Tibbetts' death
The man accused of killing college student Mollie Tibbetts went before a judge Wednesday amid questions about how he managed to live and work in the U.S. Suspect Cristhian Bahena Rivera is originally from Mexico, and federal officials say he's an undocumented immigrant. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz has the latest.
Employer of suspected Tibbetts murderer speaks out
Yarrabee Farms, the former employer of the man charged with murdering Mollie Tibbetts, said they did not correctly verify Cristhian Rivera's work status and that he lied about his identity. KCCI has the story.
Mollie Tibbetts' murder sparks outrage from Republicans
Federal authorities say the man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts is an undocumented immigrant
Mollie Tibbetts murder suspect charged
The man suspected of killing Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts is due in court Wednesday. Cristhian Bahena Rivera, 24, an undocumented immigrant who lived near Tibbetts, is charged with first-degree murder. Tibbetts disappeared July 18 while out for a jog in Brooklyn, Iowa. Adriana Diaz reports.
Chris Watts appears in court
The Colorado father accused of killing his wife and two young daughters appeared before a judge Tuesday. Members of Shanann Watts' family were there as the judge read the murder charges. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports
Murder charge filed in Mollie Tibbetts case, missing Iowa student found dead
Officials say the suspect, 24-year-old Cristhian Bahena Rivera, is a Mexican national who is in the country illegally
Colorado man charged with murdering family
Chris Watts was in court Tuesday to face charges for the murder of his pregnant wife, Shanann, and two young daughters. According to an affidavit released Monday, Watts claims his wife killed their children after he told her he wanted to separate, and he then strangled her in a fit of rage. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN with the latest from Colorado.
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U.S. beginning effort to "guide" stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the U.S. would "guide" ships not involved in the war with Iran out of the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S.-led task force says it has started the operation.
Why some white nationalists are showing up at areas hit by natural disasters
After natural disasters, white nationalists, militias, and conspiracists often arrive, offering help. But they also want to recruit and improve their image.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco
The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
Press gala shooting suspect moved off suicide watch, records show
In a motion requesting Allen's removal from suicide watch, his lawyers said that the restrictions amount to "violations of his rights under the Due Process Clause."
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 12 injured
At least 12 people were at hospitals following a shooting at party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
Sen. Raphael Warnock: Supreme Court "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race"
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and weaken the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow."
Former guerrillas learn about birding in Colombia
Years after he was kidnapped by guerrillas in Colombia, a bird expert decided to introduce his former captors to birding, thinking they might make good guides.
United flight landing at Newark strikes light pole, truck on N.J. Turnpike
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 12 injured
At least 12 people were at hospitals following a shooting at party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Video shows United flight strike truck on N.J. Turnpike before landing at Newark
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Press gala shooting suspect moved off suicide watch, records show
In a motion requesting Allen's removal from suicide watch, his lawyers said that the restrictions amount to "violations of his rights under the Due Process Clause."
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Overtourism: Too much of a good thing?
"Sunday Morning" looks at the impacts that increasing numbers of tourists, spurred in large part by social media, are having in some of the world's most popular and fragile destinations.
Berkshire Hathaway has 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffett
The company's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments grew and most of its businesses improved.
Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Pickleball Inc. $225 million deal creates new home for sport
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
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Ford CEO says company is focusing on making vehicles more affordable
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
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Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Rep. Jason Crow says U.S. is "not good at having off ramps" in Middle East
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.
Sen. Raphael Warnock: Supreme Court "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race"
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and weaken the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow."
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
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5/3: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
Horsepower: How horses are therapeutic
Horses can form powerful bonds with people owing to their ability to sense and feel human emotions. Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, in Bedford Corners, N.Y., has programs that help people with disabilities, veterans with PTSD, and the incarcerated through interactions with their horses. "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl reports.
Football practice was leaving a teen fatigued. A rare cancer was to blame.
Cameron Rider's fatigue, body aches and fever were diagnosed as pneumonia, but he couldn't seem to get better.
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Ukraine hits Russian oil assets, including "shadow fleet" tankers
Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia's oil export infrastructure, including tankers in its "shadow fleet."
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
Transcript: Minneapolis Fed president and CEO Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Minneapolis Fed president and CEO Neel Kashkari that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Raphael Warnock on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Raphael Warnock, Democrat of Georgia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
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5/3: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
Sting embarks on "The Last Ship"
The English city of Newcastle was hometown of the rock musician Sting, who as a young man witnessed the city's shipbuilding business dry up. He's paid homage to his town's heritage by writing and starring in a musical, "The Last Ship."
Extended interview: Sting
In this web exclusive, the rock musician Sting talks with Mark Phillips about his stage musical, "The Last Ship," in which he stars, and which is being performed on a global tour. He calls the show an elegy for what Newcastle and its people represented to him growing up. He also discusses why, for him, uncertainty is a key component of art; why performing "Roxanne" today is never tiresome; and why, for him, music is a church.
Sting embarks on "The Last Ship"
For centuries the English city of Newcastle was a hard-scrabble industrial powerhouse that built ships. It was also the hometown of the rock musician Sting, who as a young man witnessed the city's shipbuilding business dry up. He's paid homage to his town's heritage by writing and starring in a musical, "The Last Ship," which he's now taking on an international tour. He talks with Mark Phillips about his long career, and why he can't stop working.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including songwriter David Allan Coe, famous for his country hit "Take This Job and Shove It."
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Almanac: May 3
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
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.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
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Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 12 injured
At least 12 people were at hospitals following a shooting at party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Press gala shooting suspect moved off suicide watch, records show
In a motion requesting Allen's removal from suicide watch, his lawyers said that the restrictions amount to "violations of his rights under the Due Process Clause."
Stalked woman shot at 14 times by ex-boyfriend during horrific 911 call
Gloria Choi and her friends called Lakewood, Washington, 911 four times in 48 hours to report her being stalked by an ex-boyfriend. Two days later, he ran her off the road and riddled her truck with bullets as she was on the line with a 911 dispatcher.
New video of correspondents' dinner suspect
New video shows the alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter breaching event security after roaming the hotel hallways prior to the dinner.
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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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5/3/2026: Disaster Tourists; Birds Of War; Perfume Capital Of The World
First, when the volunteer helping after a hurricane is a white nationalist. Then, birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed. And, Grasse: The perfume capital of the world.
5/3: CBS Weekend News
Passengers deal with Spirit shutdown fallout; Trump's poll numbers tank as Iran war continues to jack up gas prices.
Cherie DeVaux reflects on historic derby win
Trainer Cherie DeVaux says she's still coming to grips with her horse Golden Tempo's longshot win in Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Jericka Duncan reports.
Replacing Minuteman III nuclear missiles
The United States is in the process of replacing the 60-year-old Minuteman III nuclear missile with the new Sentinel missile. Ian Lee reports, with an exclusive look at one of our nation's most secure and destructive weapons.
Fuel costs eating into firefighting budgets
Aircraft used to fight wildfires are getting more expensive as fuel prices rise. Carter Evans reports.