Nevada officials ID woman found dead in 1997: "First lead in over 20 years"
The identification was made using forensic genetic genealogy, officials said.
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Driver arrested after 2 troopers killed in hit-and-run on Vegas freeway
A suspect was taken into custody hours after the crash that killed 2 Nevada state troopers.
FBI investigates suspicious mail in 5 states
A letter believed to contain fentanyl was intercepted before it could reach an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, officials said Friday. Similar letters were sent to elections offices in at least four other states. Jeff Pegues has new reporting on the investigation.
Ex-Trump State Dept official sentenced to nearly 6 years in Jan. 6 case
Trump political appointee and Marine Corps veteran Federico Klein was sentenced to almost six years in prison for attacking law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen on Israel-Hamas war
Democratic Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen discussed the Israel-Hamas war in an interview with "CBS Mornings." She said Hamas needs to be rooted out, and hostages need to be freed, while humanitarian aid is provided.
Sen. Jacky Rosen on antisemitic threats
Tensions are rising across the U.S. as the Israel-Hamas war escalates. Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the antisemitic threats she received.
Remains found in 1982 ID'd as man who left home to search for gold
Virgil Renner's remains were found in 1982 along with a tattered shirt, denim pants, one argyle sock, a can opener and a toothbrush.
Video shows arrest of Tupac murder suspect Duane "Keffe D" Davis
The video, obtained by CBS affiliate KLAS-TV, shows an officer approach Davis near his home.
Who is the suspect in Tupac Shakur's murder?
Las Vegas police have arrested a man in connection with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. A grand jury indicted Duane Davis on one count of murder with a deadly weapon. Journalist Lena Nozizwe, who has followed the investigation on her podcast "Tupac's Murder Was His Case," joins CBS News to unpack Davis' relationship with Shakur.
Thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to authorize strike
If a strike were to happen, it would impact 22 casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.
Burning Man attendees start to leave
Tens of thousands of Burning Man attendees have the green light to leave after being stranded in the Nevada desert. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.
Burning Man attendees cope with muddy treks home after festival fallout
Inclement weather at the annual counterculture festival in the remote Black Rock Desert left portable toilets unusable as the roughly 70,000 attendees were advised to shelter in place and ration supplies.
Heavy rains leave thousands stranded at Burning Man
Heavy flooding left thousands of people stranded at the iconic Burning Man festival in the Nevada Desert over the weekend. Authorities are also investigating a death at the festival. Elise Preston has more.
Investigation underway into death at Burning Man; thousands still stranded
Roads in and out of the festival in the remote Black Rock Desert remained closed Sunday evening, and festival organizers urged attendees to conserve food, water and fuel.
At least 1 dead as storms sweep through Las Vegas
The National Weather Service said Sunday that 2.55 inches of rain were recorded at the airport.
Nevada flooding forces Burning Man attendees to shelter in place
The entrance to Burning Man will be closed for the remainder of the event, which began on Aug. 27 and was scheduled to end on Monday.
Henry Ruggs sentenced to at least 3 years for fatal DUI crash
"I sincerely apologize," the former first-round NFL draft pick said after pleading guilty in May to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
"Fire whirls" are spewing from massive wildfire raging in the West
Fire whirls are spinning columns of fire that can grow to be "several hundred feet in height."
Vegas police: Man kills roommate, lives with her corpse for "extended period"
The man was charged with murder last week and taken into custody in Clark County, police said.
Phoenix sees temperatures of 110 or higher for 31st straight day
Parts of the U.S. are continuing to sizzle as July creeps toward setting a record for the hottest month ever recorded.
Casino magnate Steve Wynn expected to agree to $10 million fine
The settlement with Nevada regulators involves longstanding workplace sexual misconduct allegations and calls for him to cut virtually all ties to the industry he helped shape in Las Vegas.
11 horses die in "barbaric" roundup in Nevada caught on video
A stallion with a snapped rear leg was chased by a helicopter and horseback rider as it tried to flee on three legs for 35 minutes before it was euthanized, witnesses said.
Extreme heat exceeding 110 degrees targets Southwestern U.S.
Almost 90 million people could be under a severe weather warning this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Southwest U.S. baking in extreme heat
Many people in the Southwest U.S. are facing extreme and dangerous heat. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for parts of California, Nevada and Arizona. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more from Phoenix, where the temperature could reach 111 degrees.
Lake Mead reports 6 deaths, "rash of unsafe and unlawful incidents"
Officials for the park urged visitors to take "simple measures" to prevent deaths or injuries.
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5 more Osprey crew reportedly found in wreckage after crash in Japan
Japanese media say a large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside.
Eligible voters being swept up in conservative activists' voter roll purges
An army of conservative activists is poring over state voter lists in search of registration errors that can be used to file what are known as voter challenges.
Purdue Pharma bankruptcy shielding Sackler family gets Supreme Court review today
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Israel expands ground offensive to southern Gaza
Israel's military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.
Missing Idaho baby found dead by road; father in custody
Police found the body of 10-month-old Zeke Best after a hunter called to report a man in a sleeping bag on the side of the road.
COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber draws fire over fossil fuel remarks
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and the CEO of a major oil company, reportedly said there's "no science out there" to say phasing out of fossil fuel will
Woman killed in shark attack while swimming with daughter in Mexico
The victim was trying to boost her child aboard a floating play platform when the shark bit her, officials said.
Grassroots college networks distribute emergency contraceptives on campus
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
Derek Chauvin returned to prison following stabbing, lawyer says
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
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AI-generated nude images of teen girls prompt action from parents
The disturbing cases have put a spotlight yet again on explicit AI-generated material that overwhelmingly harms women and children.
Missing Idaho baby found dead by road; father in custody
Police found the body of 10-month-old Zeke Best after a hunter called to report a man in a sleeping bag on the side of the road.
Grassroots college networks distribute emergency contraceptives on campus
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
Bodies of 5 more Osprey crew found in wreckage after crash in Japan
A large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside, the Air Force confirmed.
Derek Chauvin returned to prison following stabbing, lawyer says
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
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Alaska Airlines reaches deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines has reached a deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines, the companies announced Sunday. The airlines said the move will unlock more travel destinations for flyers.
Auto industry eyes subscription fees as multi-billion-dollar revenue stream
General Motors projects subscription fees to bring in as much as $25 billion a year by 2030.
Walmart says it has stopped advertising on Elon Musk's X platform
Retail giant joins other big advertisers that are distancing themselves from X following Musk's support for an antisemitic post.
2023 was brutal for homebuyers. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Here's what to know about the deadly cantaloupe salmonella outbreak
Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.
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Eligible voters being swept up in conservative activists' voter roll purges
An army of conservative activists is poring over state voter lists in search of registration errors that can be used to file what are known as voter challenges.
Ex-U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Biden hosts Kennedy Center honorees at White House
This year's Kennedy Center honorees are Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick.
U.S. assisting Israel to find intelligence "gaps," Turner says
Israel dismissed warnings leading up to the terrorist attack, Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Dec. 3, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby and House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.
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Grassroots college networks distribute emergency contraceptives on campus
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
Gottlieb: likely a "typical winter pathogen season" ahead
Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is looking at a "more typical winter pathogen season" despite a cluster of unusual pneumonia in Ohio. Gottlieb says the CDC has looked into the cluster and found "it's a known bacteria that is epidemic every three to five years so we've seen epidemics of this in the past."
Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day. Experts say addressing this major public health crisis requires ending the shame that can be attached to talking about mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding help.
Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day, with every demographic at risk of suicidal ideation. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with experts about this major public health crisis and the need to eliminate the shame that can be attached to mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding the help that could save their lives. Spencer also talks with a professor who undertook about 10 suicide attempts, from as young as age six, but who - after defying the stigma by writing about it - today believes he will never do so again. [If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You can also chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org/chat/]
COVID-19 increasing again, especially in Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, CDC says
Cases of other respiratory illnesses, including flu and RSV, are also on the rise.
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Cars swept away, Chennai airport flooded as cyclone churns toward India
Videos from Chennai, South India, show cars being carried off and airport workers checking planes in almost knee-deep water as Cyclone Michaung bears down.
Woman killed in shark attack while swimming with daughter in Mexico
The victim was trying to boost her child aboard a floating play platform when the shark bit her, officials said.
COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber draws fire over fossil fuel remarks
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and CEO of a major oil company, says he's "quite surprised" by what he calls "attempts to undermine" his work.
Bodies of 5 more Osprey crew found in wreckage after crash in Japan
A large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside, the Air Force confirmed.
U.S. warship, commercial ships face attacks in Red Sea, officials say
U.S. officials said drones and missiles were fired at 3 commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday.
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Actor Mark Sheppard says he had "six massive heart attacks"
Mark Sheppard said he's suffered six major heart attacks. The "Supernatural" actor says he collapsed in his kitchen before being brought to the hospital.
Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the band's next chapter
With Neil Peart they became Canada's most legendary rock group. Lifeson and Lee (author of a new memoir, "My Effin' Life") talk about their particular blend of musicianship; how tragedy upended the band; and what might constitute Rush's next chapter.
What's next for Rush?
The progressive rock group Rush, formed decades ago in the Toronto suburbs by guitarist Alex Lifeson, bass player Geddy Lee and drummer Neil Peart, became Canada's most legendary rock band ever, with more than 40 million albums sold. Lifeson and Lee (author of a new memoir, "My Effin' Life") talk with correspondent Jim Axelrod about their particular blend of musicianship, stagecraft and goofiness; how tragedy upended the band with the death of Peart; and what might constitute Rush's next chapter.
"Archie," the man who played Cary Grant
Born in England, Archibald Leach grew up impoverished and neglected before finding his way to the U.S. and transforming himself into the debonair movie star. The BritBox series "Archie" explores the actor's complicated, hidden past.
Cary Grant: The man we thought we knew
Cary Grant was considered one of the world's best-known movie stars, but it turns out there was plenty that audiences did not know about the debonair actor. In fact, he was born in England as Archibald Leach, and grew up impoverished and neglected, before finding his way to the U.S. and transforming into the silver screen star we know as Cary Grant. The BritBox series "Archie" explores the actor's complicated past. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with actor Jason Isaacs, who plays Grant, as well as Grant's fourth wife, actress Dyan Cannon, who is a producer of the series.
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Automakers turn to subscription fees
Automakers, including General Motors, Ford and BMW, are charging drivers subscription fees to use certain state-of-the-art features, such as remote locking and hands-free cruise control. Carter Evans has details.
Amazon unveils new AI chatbot for companies
Amazon has introduced a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, called Amazon Q. The AI assistant is focused on assisting businesses, not consumers. Jason Hinder, editor-in-chief for ZDNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new chatbot.
Sports Illustrated, AI and the future of news
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news.
Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
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Cars swept away, Chennai airport flooded as cyclone churns toward India
Videos from Chennai, South India, show cars being carried off and airport workers checking planes in almost knee-deep water as Cyclone Michaung bears down.
COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber draws fire over fossil fuel remarks
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and CEO of a major oil company, says he's "quite surprised" by what he calls "attempts to undermine" his work.
Fossil fuel debate takes center stage at COP28
Phasing out fossil fuels has been a heated debate at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, in Dubai, and many climate activists fear the process has been compromised by being held in the oil rich United Arab Emirates. The Biden administration has touted record levels of federal funding for clean energy projects, but the U.S. is also producing record amounts of crude oil. Ben Tracy reports.
U.S. commits to promote sustainable farming
The U.S. will participate in the United Arab Emirates' declaration to promote sustainable agriculture, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to unpack the overarching goals of the conference.
Nature conservation and the climate crisis
The Wildlife Conservation Society believes preserving nature can help solve the problems associated with climate change. Monica Medina, president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, joined CBS News to talk about her organization's goals at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
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Missing Idaho baby found dead by road; father in custody
Police found the body of 10-month-old Zeke Best after a hunter called to report a man in a sleeping bag on the side of the road.
Derek Chauvin returned to prison following stabbing, lawyer says
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
Ex-U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
5 dead after stabbing at burning home in Queens
Investigators believe the suspect started a fire inside the house before he tried to leave and was shot by police.
Heidi Firkus' fatal shooting captured on her 911 call to report an intruder
Heidi Firkus called 911 to report a burglar breaking into her home. Her husband later told police his gun fired while he struggled with the intruder, but something in Nick Firkus' story struck police as odd.
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Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists discover "in-sync" solar system
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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Robot gives aquarium tour for hospitalized kids
At Tampa's Florida Aquarium, an innovative robot is giving chronically ill children the chance to tour the aquarium without having to leave the hospital. Mark Strassmann reports.
Law school offering course focused on Taylor Swift
The University of Miami School of Law is offering a course focused on pop superstar Taylor Swift. The course covers her efforts to regain copyright control of her music as well as the times she has been sued for alleged intellectual property theft. Cristian Benavides has the story.
New Notre Dame spire being installed
After nearly being destroyed in a fire over four years ago, Notre Dame's new spire is being installed after the original collapsed in the 2019 blaze. Elaine Cobbe reports.
Israel criticized for detention practices
The release of Palestinian prisoners during the weeklong cease-fire has brought renewed criticism over Israel's detention policies. According to the U.N., between 500 and 1,000 Palestinian children in the West Bank are held in Israeli military detention despite not being charged with any crimes. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
U.S. tells Israel to minimize civilian casualties
As the war between Israel and Hamas resumes, U.S. officials are urging Israel to try to minimize civilian casualties. Thousands of Palestinians have already been killed in the conflict. Nicole Sganga reports.