Ex-Marine gets prison in murder of fellow Marine’s wife
Christopher Lee had pleaded not guilty but at trial he said he strangled Erin Corwin in a fit of anger and threw her body down a 140-foot-deep mineshaft
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New sentence for man convicted of young half-sister’s rape, murder
D'Marques Jones, convicted as teen, now faces life behind bars after refusing to take required sex offender course
2 charged with murder of missing Ft. Campbell soldier
Pfc. Shadow McClaine vanished Sept. 2; her car was found abandoned in a Nashville parking lot, about 70 miles away from the base
California slaying probed as possible hate crime
Officials won't say what about young black man's slaying raises spectre of hate crime, but racially motivated incidents mounting nationwide
Man Charged With Murder
Rosario DiGirolamo is accused of killing Amy Giordano of Hightstown, N.J. He was arrested Thursday in the basement of his parents' home in Brooklyn, N.Y., according to prosecutors and his lawyer.
Murder charges after girl vanishes waiting for church bus
The body of eight-year-old Illinois girl Sabrina Stauffenberg was found behind a vinegar plant last Wednesday
College football player charged in cheerleader's slaying
The high school student had reportedly recently broken up with the college freshman -- police say she was shot to death as she slept
Father charged with drowning daughter in baptismal pool
Police say Gerardo Mendoza Ordaz walked into a police station Sunday night, naked and carrying his dead four-year-old daughter
Police: Woman found dead after abduction for ransom
Investigators say the suspect Theresa Wiltse knew the victim, Sandra Harris, and her husband
Police: Woman who kidnapped newborn had faked pregnancy
Sofia Gonzalez Abarca was abducted by Yesenia Sesmas, according to police, who say Sesmas killed Abarca's mother, who was her acquaintance
Story behind the Zapruder film
It has been called the most important 26 seconds of film ever recorded: A Dallas dressmaker captured the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy in horrific detail. Now, his granddaughter is sharing the story behind the lens in a new book, "Twenty-Six Seconds." Jan Crawford reports.
New details in slaying of Conn. man last seen at NYC party
Adoptive son of celebrity jeweler is one of two charged with hiding the body of 26-year-old Joseph Comunale
Documents: Boyfriend stabbed Texas teen 50-60 times
Jesse Dobbs, 21, is also being questioned in the murders of 16-year-old Kirsten Fritch's mother and younger sister
Wrongly-convicted Neb. man seeks to garnish wages of officials
The group known as the Beatrice Six served a combined 75 years in prison before being exonerated, and won a $28 million lawsuit against the people who helped wrongly convict them
40-year sentence for man who killed daughter’s sex abuser
The father reportedly agreed to the plea deal to protect his daughter from having to testify at trial
Report: Body of man who vanished from NYC party found
Joseph Comunale was last seen attending a party in the upscale Grand Sutton apartments early Sunday, before another man was seen dragging a large bag from the building
Cops: Gun in AK officer ambush linked to 5 killings
Police say the gun used by James Dale Ritchie to shoot an Anchorage officer last weekend has lead to breaks in five previously unsolved cases this year
N.Y. man wanted to waterboard prosecutor: D.A.
Chandran Nathan has served nearly 25 years in prison for murder, and now prosecutors say he wanted to kidnap, torture and waterboard the prosecutor who put him there
Girl abandoned at station leads cops to disturbing find
The "very articulate" 5-year-old said her father told her to wait at New York City's Port Authority bus terminal, but never returned
Cause of death released for missing teen found slain
Texas 16-year-old Kirsten Fritch was found dead Thursday outside Galveston, two days after her mother and sister were found slain in their Houston-area home
Arrest after Ind. toddler found dead in shallow grave
Police found Adalin Stamper's body buried on the suspect's brother's property
2 face capital murder charges in college student's death
Five suspects are being held in the death of Joseph Tillman, 21, who was allegedly robbed and shot last weekend
Woman, boyfriend accused of killing sheriff volunteer
Sheriff’s Office Explorer Karla Ramirez-Segoviano’s body was found beaten, stabbed, burned and discarded in a creek in East Oakland on Thursday
Another body found in alleged S.C. serial killer probe
Todd Kohlhepp, who is accused of holding woman captive and chained to storage container, is suspected in as many as seven murders
Alleged mass murderer unveiled in chained woman case
Todd Kohlhepp, who is accused of holding Kala Brown captive and chained to storage container, is suspected in as many as seven murders
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FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before Senate panel
FBI Director Kash Patel is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for an annual hearing on oversight of the agency.
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ICE deportees in Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world"
CBS News traveled to Liberia to speak to some of the Latin American deportees banished to Africa under President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Political foes like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon want to make AI “humans first”
As AI CEOs call for a slowdown, President Trump wants acceleration. But the issue is gaining bipartisan momentum.
Judge rules Kennedy Center board cannot put Trump's name on building again
The Kennedy Center board, which is filled with President Trump's allies, is set to vote Tuesday on a new plan to close the center for two years of renovations.
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Iran war has cost well over $33.4 billion, Pentagon report says
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion - most of it on munitions - and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
Nick Reiner will not face death penalty if convicted of his parents' murders
A pretrial hearing is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Delaware holds U.S. Senate primary and more races to watch today
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons is seeking the Democratic nomination for a third full term.
Hospital could have prevented some of nurse's baby killings, judge says
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
U.S. confirms it has weapons in space. China and Russia have responded.
China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
In Washington, unlikely bedfellows like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon talk about making AI "humans first"
As AI CEOs call for a slowdown, President Trump wants acceleration. But the issue is gaining bipartisan momentum.
Atlantic breaks 60-year record for longest stretch without a hurricane
The onset of a particularly strong El Niño was a primary driver of this year's Atlantic hurricane season forecast, and it seems to be panning out as meteorologists anticipated.
Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
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Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
The U.S. economy faces mounting headwinds. Here are the top risks.
Rising energy costs, persistently high inflation and mounting federal debt are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy — and Americans' finances.
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U.S. confirms it has weapons in space. China and Russia have responded.
China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
Judge rules Kennedy Center board cannot put Trump's name on building again
The Kennedy Center board, which is filled with President Trump's allies, is set to vote Tuesday on a new plan to close the center for two years of renovations.
In Washington, unlikely bedfellows like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon talk about making AI "humans first"
As AI CEOs call for a slowdown, President Trump wants acceleration. But the issue is gaining bipartisan momentum.
Delaware holds U.S. Senate primary and more races to watch today
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons is seeking the Democratic nomination for a third full term.
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FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before Senate panel
FBI Director Kash Patel is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for an annual hearing on oversight of the agency.
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Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in Africa
The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country, Eswatini's government said.
Hospital could have prevented some of nurse's baby killings, judge says
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
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ICE deportees in Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world"
CBS News traveled to Liberia to speak to some of the Latin American deportees banished to Africa under President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Why my interview with "AI actor" Tilly Norwood creeped me out
Within a minute, the world's first "AI actor" was able to tell exactly how old I am and where I'm from, and then it got really weird.
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Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
Remembering Bob Mackie's most iconic looks
Bob Mackie, who bedazzled stars like Cher, Carol Burnett and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. "CBS Mornings" looks back at some of his legendary looks.
2026 Emmys top moments
"People" executive editor for TV and events Breanne Heldman breaks down the top moments from the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour
Performer Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following controversy over his onstage statements in which he shared his pro-Palestinian beliefs. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Speaker Johnson on Trump's AI comments
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
Trump lauds AI amid dire warnings
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during an industry summit, saying that data centers "make people wealthy" and dismissing AI development concerns as a "hoax." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you should know.
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.
Rep. Beyer on AI regulation and threat
Tech CEOs are pushing for an AI development slowdown following a slew of concerns regarding the misuse of the technology. Virginia Democratic Rep. Don Beyer, vice chair of the House Joint Economic Committee, weighs in on the issue.
Alex Bores on AI regulation debate
Democrat Alex Bores, a state assemblyman for New York's 73rd District and former tech consultant, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down possible AI safety measures that could be put in place as the debate over tech regulation heats up.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Hospital could have prevented some of nurse's baby killings, judge says
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Speaker Johnson on Trump's AI comments
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
Supreme Court blocks mail voting restrictions
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision to block President Trump's plans to restrict mail-in ballots. CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker explains the ruling and its impact.
Patel, Welch spar over election interference
FBI Director Kash Patel and Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont got into a heated argument over U.S. election conspiracies and the FBI's role at polling sites for the upcoming midterms during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Kash Patel defends FBI hiring changes
FBI Director Kash Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, where GOP Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana pushed Patel on the bureau's hiring changes. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Iran war causing military shortages: Pentagon
The Pentagon's inspector general said in a new report that the $22.3 billion cost of Iran war munitions spending caused "strategic inventory shortfalls." CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean explains more.