Irene Garza murder case evidence photos
Photos of the haunting Irene Garza case and the trial of the former priest accused of her murder
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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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Chris Watts charged with murder
Prosecutors have charged a Colorado man, Christopher Watts, with murder in the deaths of his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters. Watts, 33, was charged Monday with five counts of first-degree murder, three counts of tampering with a deceased body and one count of unlawful termination of a pregnancy. Watch the press conference here.
Chris Watts charged with murder
A Colorado man whose wife and two children were found dead last week was charged Monday with their murders. Christopher Watts will be back in court Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Nashville manhunt underway
A manhunt is underway in Nashville for two men wanted in a double murder linked to a string of armed robberies. Two people were killed when the suspects tried to rob them outside a bar Friday. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has the latest.
Colorado man charged with murder in deaths of wife, daughters
Christopher Watts, 33, was charged Monday afternoon with five counts of first-degree murder
Using social media to help crack cases
On social media, the Watts family appeared happy. But now Chris Watts is accused of killing his wife Shanann and two daughters. So how do investigators find the clues underneath those seemingly perfect images? Retired senior FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole joins CBSN with what investigators will be looking at.
How investigators will use social media in family's murder case
Shanann Watts posted photos and videos of her family on social media; a former FBI profiler explains the significance
"48 Hours" investigates a tale of money, wine and murder in Napa
Ambition, greed and gunshots at a Napa Valley winery -- how did a bag with $800,000 in cash lead to murder in a vineyard?
Making facts fit the theory in kayak murder case?
Was a woman charged in her fiance's kayak death pressured into a false confession? One expert weighs in
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No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say
President Trump, who called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous," said the talks are the "last chance" for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation.
Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool cases
"She folded like an umbrella," President Trump said of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting suspect identified after 3 killed, 7 wounded
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Washington wildfires leave some residents with nothing: "Nightmare situation"
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed, and another 400 have yet to be assessed, officials said Monday as three fires burned in the area.
Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund
GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
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Washington wildfires leave some residents with nothing: "Nightmare situation"
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed, and another 400 have yet to be assessed, officials said Monday as three fires burned in the area.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
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25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
What to watch for in SpaceX's first public earnings report this week
SpaceX will release its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday in a key test for the company's stuttering stock price.
JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying
JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes.
Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security
Nearly two-thirds of current and retired U.S. government workers said they wouldn't re-enter public service, according to a recent survey.
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Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool cases
"She folded like an umbrella," President Trump said of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
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Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Funeral held for family "wiped off the map" in Russian strike
At least two adults and four children were killed in the strike but the death toll could be higher as all the remains have not yet been formally identified.
Human remains exhumed at WWII massacre site in Ukraine
It is believed that 30 to 40% of the 50 remains so far discovered at the site were children.
Morocco blames Ceuta border surge on misleading info spread online
Morocco is blaming a massive surge of migrants into Ceuta on various factors, including "malicious exploitation of digital platforms" and the spread of misleading information.
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No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say
President Trump, who called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous," said the talks are the "last chance" for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation.
Suspect arrested in Greece after U.K. woman's body found in suitcase
Police say the suspect transported the body to an abandoned site in a suitcase and subsequently used her bank cards to withdraw money.
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Why the 2027 Met Gala is already causing controversy
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
Paul W. Downs on historic "Hacks" Emmy run
Actor Paul W. Downs talks with "CBS Mornings" about the final season of "Hacks" and reveals if there could be a spinoff of the popular series. Downs also describes what it was like to tell his co-star Meg Stalter that she was nominated for an Emmy Award.
Controversy surrounding the next Met Gala
The 2027 Met Gala is already causing controversy for its plan to feature John Galliano, who is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs. Galliano's legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments, which he has since apologized for. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman speaks with "CBS Mornings" about Galliano's work, legacy and the Met Gala's controversial decision.
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Zac Brown Band surprises 37,000 Fenway Park concert fans with free cruises
Zac Brown Band celebrated their 15th straight sold-out concert at Fenway Park in Boston by giving everyone a free vacation on a cruise ship.
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Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
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.
Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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New details in Idaho In-N-Out shooting
New information is coming out about the shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho that killed three people over the weekend. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Six months after Nancy Guthrie went missing, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff has released two ransom notes, including one that claims Guthrie died "shortly after she was taken." Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Deadly shooting at Idaho In-N-Out
Officials say three people were killed and seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho over the weekend. Officials believe the shooter acted alone and are investigating possible motives. Lilia Luciano reports.
Nancy Guthrie case is "active," sheriff says
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is still "very active," Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said after two ransom notes were released. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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New details in Idaho In-N-Out shooting
New information is coming out about the shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho that killed three people over the weekend. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
More young adults moving back home
Rising prices and affordability issues are forcing more young adults to move back in with their parents. Jericka Duncan has the story.
Cornyn and Tillis say they'll back Blanche
President Trump's nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, now has support from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis after he issued a formal order rescinding Mr. Trump's "anti-weaponization fund." Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump-backed congressman abuse allegations
Max Miller, an Ohio congressman running for re-election with the support of President Trump, is facing abuse allegations from his ex-wife, including claims that he hurt their 2-year-old daughter. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
El-Sayed, Stevens make final primary pitches
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens are in the final throws of their Democratic Senate primary in Michigan. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.