Police say woman killed lookalike she met online to fake her own death
Police initially believed the victim owned the car in which her body was discovered, but they then identified her as someone who looked "remarkably similar."
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Alex Murdaugh interview with law enforcement played at murder trial
A law enforcement officer testified that Murdaugh implied he murdered his son in an interview three days after the murder, but the audio is ambiguous.
Prosecutor: College student's murder serves as a cautionary tale
Shot at least nine times, texts found on a University of Mississippi student's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators searching for her killer and provided insight about what may have led to her murder.
Opening arguments in Alex Murdaugh trial
Opening arguments began Wednesday in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh. Nikki Battiste reports.
Testimony begins in Alex Murdaugh trial
A sergeant is the first witness to testify in the murder trial against former South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of killing his wife and son in June of 2021. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste explains the stage prosecutors are trying to set with this first witness.
Remains of Athena Brownfield, missing Oklahoma 4-year-old, identified
The remains were found Jan. 17, one week after the search for the missing toddler began.
2 charged in 1997 Michigan murder of headless man; victim still unidentified
Investigators still do not know the identity of the victim. The two suspects were apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Ohio and are awaiting extradition to Michigan.
Half Moon Bay suspect makes first court appearance
The suspect accused of killing seven people in Half Moon Bay, California, made his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon. Chunli Zhao, 66, did not enter a plea after being charged with seven counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.
Sneak peek: What Ally Kostial Didn’t Know
A college student's troubling text messages lead investigators to her killer. "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Ally Kostial murder: Inside her college life & evidence in the case
Ally Kostial loved attending the University of Mississippi. Her life was cut short on July 20, 2019, when she was shot dead by a fellow student at a desolate fishing camp about 30 miles from campus.
Army general accused of ordering murder of woman seeking to blackmail him
Durante was sacked as commander of the 101st Brigade after he was named as a person of interest in Yvonette Chua Plaza's murder, officials said.
Jury selection in Alex Murdaugh murder trial
Jury selection resumed Tuesday in South Carolina for the murder trial of former lawyer Alex Murdaugh, where many prospective jurors in the county have said they are aware of the case. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell gives an update on the trial of the 54-year-old accused of killing his wife and youngest son.
Alleged drug lord blamed for murders of U.K. reporter, Indigenous activist
"We have strong evidence that point to 'Colombia' as the mastermind of these crimes," a police chief said.
Judge to consider freedom for man amid new evidence in woman's 1991 murder
"Whenever you have a White, female victim ... it gets a lot more attention than people of color and Native Hawaiians," said the co-director of the Hawaii Innocence Project.
Woman accused of planning murder of prosecutor who was killed on honeymoon
Marcelo Pecci was killed in front of his pregnant wife, journalist Claudia Aguilera, while they were on their honeymoon on the Colombian island of Baru.
The disappearance of Tanya Van Cuylenborg and Jay Cook
A young couple embarks on an overnight road trip and never returns. How did investigators finally find their killer?
"Doomsday" couple not allowed to meet face-to-face before triple murder trial
Prosecutors say the couple used doomsday-focused religious beliefs to further a plan to kill her two children and his previous wife.
Husband of missing woman charged with murder
Brian Walshe, the husband of a Massachusetts woman who has been missing since New Year's Day, has been charged with the murder of 39-year-old Ana Walshe. Investigators said he used his son's iPad to look up ways to dismember and dispose of a body. He pleaded not guilty and was held without bail. Nancy Chen reports.
Search warrant unsealed in Idaho murder case
Additional details are emerging in the University of Idaho murder case after a judge on Wednesday unsealed investigators' search warrant for suspect Bryan Kohberger. Lilia Luciano reports on the latest.
Two Illinois paramedics charged with murder
First-degree murder charges have been filed against two Illinois paramedics. An autopsy says a man they treated died from "asphyxia due to prone facedown restraint" on the paramedics' stretcher. The family of the victim sat down with CBS Chicago’s Charlie De Mar for their first TV interview.
Boston man charged in murder-for-hire plot to kill his wife, her boyfriend
Chowdhury allegedly asked the agents, "So how we gonna disappear his, uh, body?" and said, "No evidence."
Pennsylvania woman charged in deaths, dismemberment of parents
The district attorney said they walked into the home Verity Beck shared with her parents and found a chainsaw and "signs of extreme trauma."
Search warrant released in Idaho student killings
Several red-stained items were taken from the apartment of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the murder of four University of Idaho students, according to newly-unsealed search warrant documents. Lilia Luciano has more.
Husband of Ana Walshe accused of dismembering body
Prosecutors in Massachusetts have laid out evidence against 47-year-old Brian Walshe, who is charged with murdering his wife, Ana Walshe, and dismembering her body. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Brian Walshe charged with wife's murder
Brian Walshe was charged Wednesday with the murder of his wife Ana Walshe, who was last seen at their Massachusetts home on New Year's Day. Disturbing details about the alleged evidence in the case were also released. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen joined John Dickerson with the latest.
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Oil tops $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks
The price of crude oil hit a 15-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One
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.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
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."
Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"
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."
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Fetterman appears at RNC midterm convention in surprise video
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
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Dolly Parton's sister shares why country music star kept her cancer battle private
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.
Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and is expected to unveil its first foldable phone.
NYC after 9/11: 25 years of remembering and rebuilding
A look back at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
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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.
NYC after 9/11: 25 years of remembering and rebuilding
A look back at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
CBS News poll finds that 25 years after 9/11 most see changed country
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
The U.S. just had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
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Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
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.
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Fetterman appears at RNC midterm convention in surprise video
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
CBS News poll finds that 25 years after 9/11 most see changed country
A big majority say it's very important that Americans remember the 9/11 attacks.
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"
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."
Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One
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.
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How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
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.
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Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
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."
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin amid renewed peace push
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone, Norway's prime minister says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined a host of other foreign dignitaries in Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
Netanyahu calls claim he was warned of Oct. 7 attack "malicious libel"
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.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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New documentary profiles 9/11 generation
A new Netflix documentary is out about those who were children in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. "Turning Point: Generation 9/11" profiles people whose parents died on that day, as well as soldiers who joined the military because of 9/11. Director Brian Knappenberger joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
Alice Cooper, Joe Perry on Hollywood Vampires
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.
Insider details on New York Fasion Week
New York Fashion Week kicks off this week showing the Spring collections. Lauren Sherman has more on what to expect.
Busta Rhymes talks career and new album
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.
De Niro on 25 years of Tribeca Festival
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.
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Rep. Lori Trahan on AI regulation
An employee for the artificial intelligence company Anthropic has resigned over concerns that AI could spiral out of control and destroy humanity. Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan of Massachusetts, a staunch advocate for AI regulation, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
U.S. reading scores plummeting
New data shows American students continue to fall behind their international peers in reading. The 2025 Program for International Assessment found that 15-year-old students' reading scores fell by 14 points since the last test in 2022. Lauren Lumpkin, national education reporter for the Washington Post, 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.
Apple unveils first foldable iPhone
Apple on Wednesday accomplished two firsts: It unveiled its first foldable iPhone at its first launch event fronted by new CEO John Ternus. "Apple in China" author Patrick McGee joins CBS News with more.
Anthropic researcher quits, issues AI warning
A former Anthropic researcher has quit his job over concerns about the potential threat artificial intelligence poses to humanity. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports. Then, CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui joins to discuss.
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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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Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
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.
Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
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 on her future
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.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Lindsay Clancy trial juror speaks out
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.
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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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Hurricanes cause damage in Hawaii, California
In Hawaii, tens of thousands cleaned up and waited for their power to be restored in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell. The storm killed at least one person. Along the Southern California coast, what's left of Hurricane Marie pummeled the shore with powerful surf, threatening beachfront homes. Carter Evans reports on the damage.
Trump claims Iran war will end after midterms
President Trump is claiming an end to the Iran war is in sight as he campaigns with Republicans ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile, his trade war with Canada and new claims about his personal experience with 9/11 are raising questions. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump to speak at GOP midterm convention
The first-ever Republican midterm convention is underway in Dallas, Texas, with President Trump expected to speak both Wednesday and Thursday night. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
New documentary profiles 9/11 generation
A new Netflix documentary is out about those who were children in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. "Turning Point: Generation 9/11" profiles people whose parents died on that day, as well as soldiers who joined the military because of 9/11. Director Brian Knappenberger joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
Kelly Loeffler on GOP midterm convention
The first-ever Republican midterm convention is underway in Dallas, where the GOP is preparing for President Trump to speak on Wednesday and Thursday. Kelly Loeffler, administrator of the Small Business Administration, joins "The Takeout" from the convention floor.