Mexican candidate shot dead
Politicians in Mexico are being targeted ahead of the country's elections in July. The latest murder happened while one candidate was posing for a selfie. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Mexican candidate shot dead while posing for a selfie
It's just the latest string of murders in Mexico targeting politicians and candidates
Pair charged in killing of Tinder date
Aubrey Trail, 51, and Bailey Boswell, 23, appeared in Saline County court Tuesday in the November killing of 24-year-old Sydney Loofe, of Lincoln. Chilling details emerged in the killing of Loofe, who met Boswell on Tinder. CBS affiliate KMTV's Jake Wasikowski reports.
Hundreds of senior deaths examined after elderly woman smothered
A grand jury has indicted a man in the woman's smothering; police in several north Texas towns found similar cases
Elderly lottery winner found stabbed to death in NYC apartment
Owen Dillard's stepson said there were many in Dillard's Bronx neighborhood who were aware of his recent windfall
Priest shot to death at altar by gunmen on motorcycle
Philippines Catholic Bishops Conference says Rev. Richmond Nilo was third priest killed in country in recent months
Gunman kills self, 4 children after Florida standoff
A man who police say shot an officer before barricading himself in a Florida apartment killed the four children he had been holding hostage before killing himself, police said.
Man who sent photos of slain wife to friends learns his fate
Prosecutors say the couple's 6-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son were home when she was stabbed to death, and the boy was in one of the photos
Tip leads to gruesome discovery behind Kentucky home
Police acting on a tip Saturday arrested a man and his girlfriend after her fiancé was found buried in a shallow grave
The unusual deaths of the two Mrs. Henthorns
Harold Henthorn has lost two wives in freak accidents. Is the Colorado man plagued by bad luck or is it something more sinister?
"48 Hours" investigates the deaths of Colorado man's wives
Two wives dead in freak accidents 17 years apart -- is a husband just unlucky or did he get away with murder?
White House contractor arrested
The Secret Service arrested a contractor outside the White House on Tuesday for an outstanding warrant for an attempted murder charge. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Arizona victims linked to suspect's divorce
An Arizona man believed to have murdered six people in an act of revenge is dead. Dwight Jones killed himself Monday as police closed in. Investigators say at least four of his alleged victims had links to legal battles with his ex-wife. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.
Psychiatrist and 3 others killed in Ariz.
Police in Arizona are hunting for a gunman who killed at least three people, including a forensic psychiatrist who worked on high-profile murder cases. Dr. Steven Pitt, who assisted with the infamous JonBenét Ramsey investigation, was shot and killed last Thursday. Police linked the killing with the murders of two paralegals the next day. With a fourth murder in three days, the city is desperate for answers. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.
Arizona police corner suspected killer
Police cornered a suspect they believe killed at least three people in Arizona, including Dr. Steven Pitt, a forensic psychiatrist who worked on high-profile murder cases. Pitt assisted with the infamous JonBenét Ramsey investigation. A fourth killing may also be connected. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Cops look for links after 4th fatal shooting near Phoenix
72-year-old counselor and life coach Marshall Levine was 4th professional found dead in 3 days in Scottsdale
Creighton killings: Was revenge the motive behind Omaha stabbing deaths?
Two double murders five years apart in quiet Omaha neighborhoods -- the trail would lead police to a local hospital and an unlikely suspect
Why are deaths among U.S. kids, teens on the rise?
New research looks at the reasons behind the troubling increase in deaths among young people in the U.S.
Tennessee manhunt intensifies
The search continues for a man who shot and killed a sheriff's deputy in Tennessee. Officials say the suspect, Steven Wiggins, is considered "armed and dangerous," and "could be anywhere." CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Cyntoia Brown faces divided parole board
Tennessee's governor may soon decide if Cyntoia Brown will serve the rest of her life sentence for killing a man she said solicited her for sex when she was a minor. Brown was 16 years old when she shot and killed Johnny Allen. Now 30, Brown's case has drawn support from celebrities like Rihanna and LeBron James. Jericka Duncan reports.
U.K. couple guilty of murder, burning nanny's body
Couple believed 21-year-old Sophie Lionnet conspired with former boy band singer who they said sexually abused members of their family
"48 Hours: Murder on Red River" preview
A new episode of "48 Hours" tells the story of a former Marine and a filmmaker who are teaming up to solve a murder mystery. It's a case that's haunted a small town for more than 15 years. Jim Axelrod joined CBSN with why the case remains unsolved.
Police probe timeline of teen with teacher moments before her murder
Sources tell CBS Pittsburgh that police are now looking into the version of events reported by one of the last people to see Rachael DelTondo alive
16-year-old arrested, 3 others in custody after officer's slaying
Neighbors in the Perry Hall community say they heard a pop, then saw an SUV run her over
North Carolina man charged with murder
Roger Self, a North Carolina businessman accused of driving his SUV into a restaurant, killing his daughter and daughter-in-law and critically injuring other relatives, had severe mental illness, his pastor said.
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U.S. sinks 6 Iranian boats as Iran attacks UAE, ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launches a new attack on the UAE and a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. military says 6 Iranian small boats were destroyed in a naval clash.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
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Elizabeth Smart says she feels liberated after body building competitions
Elizabeth Smart, who survived abduction and sexual abuse as a teenager and went on to become a child safety advocate, recently revealed a pivot into body building.
Derby-winning trainer hopes more women will succeed after historic win
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 13 injured
At least 13 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
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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Derby-winning trainer hopes more women will succeed after historic win
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
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Elizabeth Smart, who survived abduction and sexual abuse as a teenager and went on to become a child safety advocate, recently revealed a pivot into body building.
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Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
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.
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Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Sen. Raphael Warnock join Margaret Brennan.
9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
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
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
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Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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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.
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2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Iran hangs 3 people over involvement in anti-government protests
Arrests and executions in Iran have been on the rise since the start of the regional war triggered by a U.S.-Israeli attack on Feb. 28.
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U.S. sinks 6 Iranian boats as Iran attacks UAE, ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launches a new attack on the UAE and a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. military says 6 Iranian small boats were destroyed in a naval clash.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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Lizzo opens up about new music amid yearslong legal battle
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Lizzo spoke about releasing new music and her ongoing legal battle, saying, "the truth is less salacious than the headlines."
What to know before the 2026 Met Gala
Guests are preparing for the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on Monday. CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman joins with more on what to expect.
Lizzo on new music, ongoing legal battle
Lizzo spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about releasing her new music amid an ongoing legal battle, her weight loss journey and why she indefinitely put a project on hold last year.
Behind the scenes of the Met Gala
The Met Gala is fashion's biggest night, bringing Hollywood's biggest stars on Monday to NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year's celebrity co-hosts include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Adriana Diaz reports.
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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Almanac: May 3
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
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.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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.
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Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Claims on shot that hit Secret Service agent
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 13 injured
At least 13 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a 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.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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.
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Britney Spears pleads guilty in DUI case
Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Monday, avoiding jail time following her March arrest.
Impact of Spirit shutdown on budget travel
Nathan Bomey, a business reporter for Axios, joins CBS News 24/7 to break down how Spirit Airlines' closure impacts budget-conscious travelers.
Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Latest on Strait of Hormuz movement
Two U.S. merchant vessels successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said, after President Trump announced a plan called "Project Freedom," where the U.S. will guide ships through the chokepoint. CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean and Senior White House correspondent Nancy Cordes have more.
Supreme Court halts mifepristone block
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone by telehealth and mail after an appellate court order blocked an FDA rule on Friday. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more.