Man gets life over plot to rape, murder famous TV personality
Gavin Plumb was snared after an undercover Minnesota police officer infiltrated an online group.
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U.K. considers crossbow law changes after murders of 3 women
Following a triple murder, Britain's new government says it will "swiftly consider" the findings of a review into laws on crossbow ownership.
Warlord linked to 1,500 murders and disappearances released from prison
Officials hope Salvatore Mancuso will provide information about hundreds of crimes that took place in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Women charged with killing "sugar daddy," cutting off thumb to access accounts
Two women face murder charges in the stabbing death of a man in Washington, D.C. Witnesses said he was a "sugar daddy" for at least one of the women.
Suspect detained after 3 women killed in crossbow attack in U.K.
A 26-year-old man was detained after a manhunt in England in connection with the crossbow murder of the wife and two daughters of a BBC radio racing commentator.
Suspect in custody after U.K. triple murder
Police in England have detained 26-year-old Kyle Clifford, who's suspected in the crossbow murders of the wife and two adult daughters of BBC Racing commentator John Hunt. Police had been searching for Clifford since the victims were found Tuesday night.
Manhunt for triple murder suspect in U.K.
British police are searching for a man in connection with the murders of three women whose bodies were found inside a house northwest of London Tuesday night. Police said Kyle Clifford, 26, may still be armed with a crossbow and warn the public not to approach him. The victims were the wife and two adult daughters of John Hunt, a commentator on BBC Racing, CBS News' partner network BBC News said.
Fisheries leader who complained about cartels is killed in Mexico
Minerva Pérez was killed in what the state prosecutor described as a direct assassination attack that riddled the victim with several gunshot wounds.
Man leads authorities to missing wife's body, pleads guilty to murder
Daniel Paduchowski called Flagstaff police, saying his wife never returned after leaving to go for a run and a swim, authorities said
California beach cold case murders continue to haunt
A "48 Hours" producer reflects on her personal connection to the beach where two teen girls were found slain in 1978 and 1984.
Were the murders of California teens the work of a serial killer?
Two young girls brutally killed on California's Torrey Pines State Beach six years apart. Thirty years later, DNA on one of the victims leads to two suspects — one of them worked for police.
Who killed Christa Worthington?
"48 Hours" has covered the murder of A-list fashion writer Christa Worthington, murdered on Cape Cod, since 2006. The man convicted of killing her continues to fight for his freedom.
Sneak peek: Blood in the Sand
Two teenage girls killed on the same California beach six years apart. DNA on one of the victims leads to two suspects — one of them worked for the police. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. Watch Saturday, July 6 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Karen Read to be re-tried after mistrial
Prosecutors say they will re-try Karen Read after a judge declared a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury in her murder case Monday. Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV and leaving him to die in 2022. She says she's being framed for the killing. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Slain stepdaughter inspires UFC fighter Walt Harris to fight again
Harris stopped fighting when his stepchild, Aniah Blanchard, disappeared. A vision pushed him back into the ring.
Family fights for justice in murder of UFC star's stepdaughter
Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard vanished without a trace in October 2019 — and it took more than a month before her family learned what happened to her.
4th day of deliberations in Karen Read trial
Jurors in Karen Read's murder trial are in their fourth day of deliberations as they try to decide if Read is guilty of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more on the case.
What we know about the man arrested in the Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger faces murder and burglary charges in the gruesome November murders of four college students.
Judge sets June 2025 trial date for suspect in Idaho college murders
A judge on Thursday set a June 2025 start date for the trial of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect accused of murdering four Idaho college students in 2022.
One murder charge, but at least 19 other clients of Arlington businesswoman dead: "It's very disturbing"
"I've been doing this as an officer for 23 years now and I have never seen anything like this ... It's very disturbing," said Chris Powell of Arlington police.
Jury deliberations resume in Karen Read trial
A day after closing arguments and the jury getting the case, jurors will resume deliberations Wednesday in Karen Read's murder trial in Massachusetts. Read is accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, but Read argues she's being framed. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has the latest on the case.
Gunmen "carrying large weapons" kill 7 in house in Colombia
Police have offered a reward equivalent to around $12,000 for information leading to the perpetrators.
Mexican mayor murdered days after politician killed in same area
An investigation into aggravated murder was opened after Acacio Flores was killed in Guerrero state, officials said.
Did a woman kill her stepdad after finding he had explicit photos of her?
Authorities say text messages on Jade Janks' phone provided evidence of a plot to kill Tom Merriman.
Evidence: Jade Janks left a trail of clues in the murder of Tom Merriman
Prosecutors say after Jade Janks found explicit photos of herself, she plotted to kill her stepfather.
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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.
Supreme Court rebuffs Missouri's request for new House map favoring GOP
It's a defeat for Republicans who had hoped the new map could help them hold on to their slim House majority.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks after mistrial: "There was so much doubt"
A woman who served as a juror in Lindsay Clancy's high-profile Massachusetts murder trial provided a look at deliberations, saying there was too much doubt for her to reach a guilty verdict.
Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.
TSA program will allow some people to go through security without a ticket
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
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Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
Bombardier caught in the crossfire of escalating U.S.-Canada feud
President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier sales in the U.S. as Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect. Here's what to know about the aircraft maker.
Goldman Sachs warns oil prices could hit $120 as U.S. fuel costs surge
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Drought, rising costs and beef import pressures squeeze Wyoming ranchers
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
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Supreme Court rebuffs Missouri's request for new House map favoring GOP
It's a defeat for Republicans who had hoped the new map could help them hold on to their slim House majority.
Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.
TSA program will allow some people to go through security without a ticket
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow use of citizenship database
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
Lonnie Bunch, Smithsonian leader, to retire amid Trump criticism
Historian Lonnie Bunch will leave his position as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year, he announced Tuesday.
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NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers
Police say fewer people in London are getting their phones stolen by criminals speeding by on bikes and mopeds thanks to a dedicated task force with an "eye in the sky."
U.S. envoy warns U.K. against new plan to sanction Israeli settlements
Britain and 11 other U.S. allies say they'll sanction trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing an "unprecedented level of settler violence."
Ukrainian woman designing a ballistic missile to put Moscow in reach
Before Russia invaded, Iryna Terekh designed patios. Now she runs a Ukrainian defense company testing a missile she says will soon put Moscow in range.
Lithuania training civilians to defend against a Russian invasion
Lithuania is teaching civilians young and old to help defend their tiny nation from a hypothetical Russian invasion, and telling Putin, "We don't fear you."
France investigates removal of female Eiffel Tower staff for Hindu group's visit
The mayor of Paris announced an investigation into why female staff at the Eiffel Tower were taken off duty for a visit from a Hindu religious group.
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Details on new Elizabeth Holmes doc
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes is "probably the wildest documentary I've ever seen," according to Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair's senior Hollywood correspondent, who was there for the documentary's secret premiere. Ford joined CBS News with more details.
John Legend announces new album
John Legend announced a new album, "Muse," set to be released in late October. Legend sat down with Nate Burleson to discuss the album's new sound and his collaboration with Pharrell.
Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, already serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors, is now also the star of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.
King Charles: Harry, Meghan won't work as royals
Prince Harry and Megan Markle have returned to the U.K., but not to any official royal duties. But just in case there is any hint of confusion, King Charles released a letter of clarification on Monday. CBS News' Holly Williams has details.
Fall television season set to begin
Labor Day weekend not only marks the traditional end of summer, but the start of the fall television season. The Hollywood Reporter senior editor Alex Weprin joins CBS News to discuss.
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Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
Data center development turns some landowners into millionaires
Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.
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.
OpenAI hypes GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI announced GPT-6 Astra as its most powerful model yet, with some saying that the era of artificial general intelligence is here. Meanwhile, concerns about cybersecurity and tech regulation are rising. Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.
The positive side of data centers
While data centers bother many, some lucky landowners have become millionaires by selling property to developers. Kelly O'Grady reports.
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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.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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U.S. Marshals find 79 missing children
The U.S. Marshals Service announced that it found 79 missing and endangered children across Ohio in August. The Marshals Service worked with federal, state and local partners to find the children during Operation Meridian. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Judge orders bond increase for Barry Morphew after arrest
A Colorado judge ordered an increase in bond for murder suspect Barry Morphew on Tuesday from $3 million to $10 million cash only.
Remains found 49 years ago in North Carolina identified as teen runaway
Skeletal remains found in North Carolina in 1977 have been identified as those of Cindy Marcell Blizzard, a 15-year-old girl who ran away from her home in Monkton, Maryland, investigators said.
Details on new Elizabeth Holmes doc
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes is "probably the wildest documentary I've ever seen," according to Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair's senior Hollywood correspondent, who was there for the documentary's secret premiere. Ford joined CBS News with more details.
Woman in court for allegedly killing her son
An Illinois woman is in court on Tuesday after being charged with murdering her 2-year-old son. Prosecutors say she was heavily invested in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. CBS News Chicago's Darius Johnson has more. (Warning: This video may contain violent and disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised.)
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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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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.
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
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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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Races to watch with 56 days until midterms
Tuesday marks 56 days until the midterm elections, where the balance of power of the U.S. Congress hangs in the balance. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join with analysis.
Docs released on NYC air quality after 9/11
New York City officials have released thousands of unseen documents on the air quality at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks. The documents reveal more evidence that concerns about the air persisted for months after the attacks, despite officials assuring the public the area was safe. New York Times reporter Sally Goldenberg joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Lithuania preparing for possible Russian attacks
Lithuania is preparing citizens in case the Russia-Ukraine war spreads to their country. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has the latest.
First GOP midterm convention to spotlight Paxton
Republicans are gathering in Dallas, Texas, ahead of their first-ever midterm convention that kicks off Wednesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs could tilt midterms
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. took effect early Tuesday morning. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.