Can Amazon Echo data help solve a murder case?
Prosecutors in an Arkansas murder case think the suspect's Amazon Echo could hold "real physical evidence" in their investigation
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Suspect in DC yoga teacher's death wasn't wearing GPS
Adrian Duane Johnson, 29, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 46-year-old Tricia McCauley, who was last heard from on Christmas
Cops: 2 charged in man's "poker room table talk" death
Kenin Bailey and Mikey Lenard have been charged in connection with Fernando Duarte’s death, which followed an argument in Florida's Miccosukee Resort and Casino
Third man arrested in Alaska Christmas Eve double murder, police say
Lamarkus Jayqwann Mann, Jaylyn Franklin and Anthony Malik Harris are charged with killing Christopher and Danielle Brooks
Once known for violent crime, Newark seeing a turnaround
New Jersey's largest city's murder rate has dropped 10 percent in 2016 -- and other crimes are down too
Inmate turned CEO, ex-con works to turn youths around
In 1991, at age 20, John Valverde confronted a photographer his girlfriend said had raped her. He shot the man once in the head, at point-blank range, killing him.
Road to Redemption
Can talking to a killer help one woman heal in the aftermath of the murders of her sister and brother-in-law?
Jeanne Bishop's "Change of Heart"
Can a woman end 25 years of pain by forgiving her sister's killer?
Dad arrested after wife, infant found with throats cut
Texas man Craig Vandewege reportedly told officers who pulled him over in Colorado: "It's been a long week, my wife and kid were murdered in Texas."
Ark. man arrested in road-rage incident that killed boy, 3, U.S. marshals say
Acen King was killed while riding in his grandmother's car in Little Rock
Wash. man killed roommate after fight over chores, police say
When police questioned David Hoar on Wednesday, he admitted he "lost it" after an argument with his 45-year-old roommate
Cause of death revealed in reality contestant's killing
Lisa Naegle's body was reportedly found buried in the suspect's backyard
13-year-old charged with murder in death of brother, 12
At first, investigators reportedly thought the boy died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but discovered evidence leading them to believe he was murdered
Man sentenced for American woman's brutal murder in Italy
Cheik Tidiane Diaw, of Senegal, convicted of killing Ashley Olsen in her apartment after they met at a Florence nightclub
Death penalty recommended for sex offender who killed 4
Steven Dean Gordon was wearing a GPS monitoring device related to prior offenses during three of the slayings
Woman stabbed to death by stepson after "gloating" over Cowboys win, police say
According to court documents, Pontrey O’Neal Jones, 20, believed his stepmother, Magdalena Ruiz, was "disrespecting his father" over the Cowboys' win
Robert Durst prosecutors concerned for witness safety
Prosecutors say they fear for the safety of witnesses because Durst is accused of killing a witness in the 1982 disappearance of his wife
Ex-"Bridalplasty" contestant's body found in shallow grave
The 36-year-old woman’s body was found buried in the backyard of suspect Jackie Jerome Rogers’ home
Retired N.Y. officer accused of killing 4, prosecutors say
Martin Luna, Urbano Santiago, Miguel Luna and Hector Gutierrez all disappeared on April 11, and prosecutors believe Nicholas Tartaglione murdered the men inside a bar
Sentence in wedding murder after 16-year hunt for suspect
Balkumar Singh, who had several aliases, traveled to Canada and Guyana before an international manhunt ended in Trinidad in March 2015
Hearing in Boston murder case ends in courthouse melee
A court officer says the brawl broke out when the families of the defendants and of the victim, 41-year-old Shawn Borden, exchanged words
Man, 22, accused of killing his mother sobs in court
Blake Jefferson is charged with killing his mother Dedre Jefferson, a school board trustee, at their Houston home last week
Questioning Melissa Calusinski
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Durst says he wanted to be seen as "an acceptable human being"
Robert Durst also said he was "on meth" during the filming of "The Jinx," the HBO documentary series where he appeared to confess to three murders
Sailor enters plea in transgender woman's fatal stabbing
Dwanya Hickerson allegedly stabbed and slashed Dee Whigham 119 times in a Mississippi hotel room in July
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
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U.S.-Iran peace efforts inch along, mired by Israel's fight with Hezbollah
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
Maps show heat dome forecast to scorch major U.S. cities this week
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
LeBron James to leave Lakers, play elsewhere in 24th NBA season
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Rescuers cling to hope for survivors 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Supreme Court upholds state transgender athlete bans in girls' and women's sports
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
GOP Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says he was diagnosed with depression
The New Jersey congressman missed more than 140 votes since March 5 as those around him declined to give specifics about his medical issue.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
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Less than 40% of U.S. households can afford a starter home, study finds
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
Supreme Court says nation's top copyright official can keep job for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it won't allow President Trump to remove the nation's top copyright official.
Supreme Court takes up challenges to AR-15 bans
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Less than 40% of U.S. households can afford a starter home, study finds
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
Ford recalls more than 741,000 vehicles due to faulty park system
Ford estimates that 1% of the vehicles have the defect, according to the recall notice.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
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Supreme Court says nation's top copyright official can keep job for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it won't allow President Trump to remove the nation's top copyright official.
Supreme Court takes up challenges to AR-15 bans
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
Supreme Court upholds state transgender athlete bans in girls' and women's sports
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
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What is the viral trend looksmaxxing?
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
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Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Rescuers cling to hope for survivors 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Prince Harry "exploring every option" to bring family on U.K. visit
Prince Harry's request for taxpayer-funded police protection during a visit home this summer was reportedly rejected by U.K. authorities.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
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U.S.-Iran peace efforts inch along, mired by Israel's fight with Hezbollah
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Brandon Lake opens up about his music
Grammy-winner Brandon Lake is one of the biggest names in Christian music. He speaks with "CBS Mornings" about how his audience is growing, collaborations and how he got his start.
Taylor Swift wedding mystery deepens
Will Taylor Swift be marrying Travis Kelce this week at Madison Square Garden? Jericka Duncan reports.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
Aide who planned JFK Jr.'s secret wedding weighs in on Swift-Kelce rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
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AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News 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.
How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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Suspect in D.C. Israeli murders back in court
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Over half a million dollars stolen from ATMs in "jackpotting" scheme
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Monaco attack injures at least 3
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
Carl Rinsch sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for defrauding Netflix
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
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NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Colorado primaries test progressive wave
Democrats are hoping to nab their next major win in Colorado's primary elections on Tuesday. CBS News' Zak Hudak has more.
USMNT to face Bosnia and Herzegovina
The pressure is on for the U.S. men's national soccer team ahead of their first knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell reports.
How Americans feel about the U.S.
The number of Americans who say they feel very patriotic has declined, a new CBS News poll shows. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto examines Americans' attitudes about democracy, economic prosperity and more.
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.