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.
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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.
The boy was the only living witness to leave the apartment that day, the prosecutor said.
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.
Authorities are set to release more footage related to the arrest after concluding an internal investigation.
Authorities discovered a young woman's skull believed to be Choi's in a cooking pot that was seized from the house.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Newly unsealed search warrants reveal that police also found three empty magazines, black gloves and a black mask on the property.
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.
After over 40 years, authorities have arrested a suspect in the murder of a woman at a South Lake Tahoe campground in 1979.
Law enforcement officials seized dark clothing, medical gloves, a flashlight and other items from a Pennsylvania home where they arrested Bryan Kohberger.
Hong Kong police said they believed they could find "some human body parts… or even the weapons" used in the grisly murder.
The defense rested its case in the double murder trial of former lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of killing his wife and one of his sons. The defense's final witness was one of Murdaugh's brothers. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
After nearly four decades, prosecutors said they felt confident they knew who committed "The Brighton Ax Murder." But will the evidence they have be enough for a conviction?
When Jim Krauseneck’s first wife Cathy was murdered with an ax, investigators immediately suspected him. But with little evidence, the investigation went cold — until decades later.
A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Abby Choi's ex-husband Alex Kwong was arrested as he was attempting to flee the city by boat, officials said.
The family of Rita Curran never expected to have closure about her 1971 murder, which remained unsolved until new DNA evidence pointed to answers. Michael George has more.
The price of crude oil hit a 15-week high after the U.S. said it blew up 5 more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves.
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and is expected to unveil its first foldable phone.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested earlier this month and faces firearms and assault charges after he admitted he pointed his gun at a fellow National Guard member.
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
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.
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.
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined a host of other foreign dignitaries in Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
Israel's leader says a report claiming the UAE warned him in advance of Hamas' 2023 terror attack is politically motivated lies, but it's fueling fierce pre-election furor.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Rock stars Alice Cooper and Joe Perry of Aerosmith formed the supergroup Hollywood Vampires. They join "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss how the band came together.
New York Fashion Week kicks off this week showing the Spring collections. Lauren Sherman has more on what to expect.
Busta Rhymes sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new album, "Dillagence II," and J Dilla's legacy after the rapper's shocking death in 2006.
Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, Jane Rosenthal, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss founding the Tribeca Festival after the 9/11 attacks and a new Netflix documentary about the event, "Tribeca 25," which premieres Friday.
Stella Parton sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since her sister Dolly's death in late August. The full interview airs Thursday, Sept. 10, on "CBS Mornings."
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
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.
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit his job, alleging that neither Anthropic nor OpenAI is acting ethically and that the two tech giants are aware they are "gambling with our lives." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you need to know.
A former Anthropic researcher who recently resigned spoke out on social media, saying he thinks the current rate of unchecked AI development could "kill us all." Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
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'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.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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.
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after jurors could not come to a unanimous decision on the verdict. Now, one juror is speaking about what went on during deliberations. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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, 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.
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 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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm pushed back Tuesday against claims made by Rep. Jamie Raskin about potential "insider political influence." Reed Cowan has the details.
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
A New York City police officer had just begun his career when the September 11, 2001, terror attacks happened. He spoke with CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge about his experience.
Missouri's congressional elections have been thrown into chaos amid a legal fight over competing district maps. CBS News' Ian Lee explains more.
Members of the FDNY's Squad 18 who were off duty on the morning of 9/11 worked 24-hour shifts digging through the wreckage at ground zero in search of missing firefighters.