Teen boy dubbed "El Chapito" arrested for 8 murders in Mexico
The boy is accused of riding up on a motorcycle and opening fire on a family having a party in a low-income Mexico City suburb.
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3 hospital workers arrested for in-custody death
Three Virginia hospital workers are facing second-degree attempted murder charges in connection with the in-custody death of Irvo Otieno last week. This comes after seven Henrico County Sheriff's deputies were also charged with second-degree attempted murder in the case on Tuesday. Jeff Pegues reports.
Newborn found dead in Iowa ditch; mom, granddad charged with murder
A witness texted Megan Staude, "Was the baby alive when you left him?" and she replied, "A little," the complaint says.
The Poisonous Wife
A star snake breeder is murdered. Turns out the human closest to him was more cold-blooded than any snake. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Alaska man arrested 17 years after woman found dead in Colorado canyon
The suspect is in custody on a second-degree murder charge and awaiting extradition from Alaska, authorities announced this week.
DNA leads to couple's arrest over 30 years after newborn girl's death
An autopsy showed the baby "lived a few minutes before being smothered," authorities said.
Man sentenced in Kristin Smart murder case
Paul Flores was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison in the murder of Kristin Smart, a California college student who went missing in 1996. Her remains have never been found.
8-year-old to testify at double-murder trial after man, woman killed in Syracuse
The boy was the only living witness to leave the apartment that day, the prosecutor said.
Man arrested over 3 decades after woman found dead in woods by hunters
A man is in custody on a murder charge for his alleged connection to the killing of 23-year-old Mary Louicile Willfong in 1989.
What we know about Tyre Nichols' death and the investigation
Authorities are set to release more footage related to the arrest after concluding an internal investigation.
Woman arrested in grisly killing of model — 7th person linked to crime
Authorities discovered a young woman's skull believed to be Choi's in a cooking pot that was seized from the house.
Officer who responded to scene discusses Murdaugh case
Sgt. Daniel Greene was the first officer at the scene of the murders of Alex Murdaugh's wife and son. He spoke to CBS News about the case.
Alex Murdaugh trial attorneys talk about case
CBS News' Nikki Battiste sat down with Alex Murdaugh's defense attorneys and the lead prosecutor in the case following his murder conviction. She asked each side about their reactions to the jury's quick verdict and what their plans are for future appeals.
Murdaugh sentenced to life without parole
Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced Friday to two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, one day after a jury found him guilty of murdering his wife and son. Nikki Battiste reports from Walterboro, South Carolina.
California court tosses murder conviction because of rap video shown at trial
The conviction was overturned under a new law that states creative expressions like rap videos or lyrics cannot be used as evidence without serious consideration by a judge.
CBS News legal analyst on Murdaugh conviction
After a nearly six-week trial, disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of the murders of his wife and son. Murdaugh faces 30 years to life in prison without parole for each murder charge. CBS News analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the conviction and where the defense may have gone wrong.
Jury finds Murdaugh guilty of murder
A jury delivered a guilty verdict on all counts in the double murder trial of disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh. The jury reached its decision in just two hours and 41 minutes, after nearly six weeks of testimony. Nikki Battiste reports.
South Carolina AG on Murdaugh conviction
After a nearly six-week trial, disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh was found guilty in the murder of his wife and son, facing 30 years to life in prison, without parole, for each murder. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who helped prosecute the case, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the verdict and upcoming sentencing hearing.
Trial attorney on Alex Murdaugh's life sentence
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and son. A jury found him guilty after deliberating for less than 3 hours. Trial attorney Paul Batista joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen to discuss the outcome of the case.
Gun seized from Idaho suspect's parents' home
Investigators found a gun, knife and masks at the family home of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with murdering four University of Idaho students last November, according to court documents unsealed Thursday.
Gun, knife seized from Idaho murder suspect's family home, documents show
Newly unsealed search warrants reveal that police also found three empty magazines, black gloves and a black mask on the property.
DNA leads to arrest over 40 years after woman found dead in cornfield
The original deputy on the case was killed in the line of duty in 1985. "His hard work is still helping solve cases over 40 years later," the sheriff's office said.
Rape kits from two women lead to arrest in 1979 murder of one of them
After over 40 years, authorities have arrested a suspect in the murder of a woman at a South Lake Tahoe campground in 1979.
Idaho murder case: Search warrant details items seized from Pennsylvania home where Bryan Kohberger was arrested
Law enforcement officials seized dark clothing, medical gloves, a flashlight and other items from a Pennsylvania home where they arrested Bryan Kohberger.
Police scour landfill for evidence after model killed and dismembered
Hong Kong police said they believed they could find "some human body parts… or even the weapons" used in the grisly murder.
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Mass exodus at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Their 21 kids were taken by the state. They've since had more surrogate-born babies.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
6 Minn. federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
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Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
6 Minn. federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
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Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
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Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
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.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Possible impacts from 10% credit card rate cap
The Dow Jones fell nearly 400 points on Tuesday as traders reacted to President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. Kristin Myers, ETF editor-in-chief at Asset TV, joins to discuss how the plan could impact borrowers if implemented.
6 prosecutors resign over ICE shooting probe
At least six prosecutors in the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office have resigned over the investigation into the ICE killing of Renee Good. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports.
Trump on his red line for Iran amid protests
President Trump says the U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iranian authorities begin hanging anti-government protesters, saying "it's not gonna work out good." Watch more of his exclusive interview with Tony Dokoupil tonight on "CBS Evening News."
Trump proposes policies for home affordability
President Trump is proposing two new policies to help make buying a home more affordable for Americans facing soaring prices and high mortgage rates. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Trump speaks about economy in Detroit
President Trump spoke about the state of the U.S. economy Tuesday in Detroit. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.