Ex-GOP candidate charged for shootings at New Mexico lawmakers' homes
Solomon Peña has been indicted on federal charges including election interference in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of lawmakers in Albuquerque.
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Officers in New Mexico found Tony Peralta sitting on a curb after he called 911 to confess to killing his landlord 15 years earlier.
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Police bodycam footage shows officers confronting New Mexico gunman
Police said the gunman fired more than 140 rounds from an AR-15 rifle.
Bodycam video released in New Mexico shooting
Authorities released police body camera video Thursday of a mass shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, where three people were killed and several more were wounded, including two officers. Authorities said the 18-year-old gunman fired more than 140 rounds from an AR-15 rifle. Omar Villafranca has more.
Suspect accused of kidnapping woman until she escaped in N.J. facing new charges
Security video footage shows the woman in shorts and bare feet running into the gas station and the suspect James W. Parrillo Jr. following her.
N.M. shooting victims include a mother and daughter; police ID gunman
Police said the teenage gunman fired into homes and cars, killing three elderly women ranging in age from their 70s to over 90.
Alec Baldwin indicates he has wrapped filming on "Rust"
Last month, special prosecutors in New Mexico confirmed they were dropping involuntary manslaughter charges that had been brought against Baldwin.
At least 3 killed in New Mexico shooting
At least three people were killed and two officers were wounded in a mass shooting in Farmington, New Mexico. The shooter is also dead. Janet Shamlian reports.
At least 3 killed in New Mexico shooting; suspect dead
A suspect was "confronted and killed on scene," police said in a statement.
Teen mother sentenced for tossing newborn son in dumpster
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Legal expert on "Rust" shooting probe
Prosecutors confirmed they will drop involuntary manslaughter charges brought against Alec Baldwin for the shooting death of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Vinoo Varghese, a defense attorney and former prosecutor, joins CBS News Mornings to discuss.
Prosecutors: Baldwin charge to be dropped
An involuntary manslaughter charge brought against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the movie "Rust" will be dropped, special prosecutors announced Thursday.
"Rust" to begin production again after fatal on-set shooting
The Western film halted production in 2021 after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot by Alec Baldwin on set when his prop gun discharged a live round of ammunition.
New Mexico governor on abortion access
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, whose state is considered haven for abortion access since it borders several states where abortion rights are restricted, tells "Face the Nation" that "New Mexico's position and mine is that we should not be interfering with a woman's right, medical situation, and her decision about life-threatening potential circumstance.”
Video shows police fatally shooting homeowner after responding to wrong address
The three officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave pending an ongoing investigation.
Video released in fatal shooting at wrong address
On April 5, police in Farmington, New Mexico, who were responding to a domestic disturbance call shot and killed an armed man at the wrong address, authorities said. Bodycam video of the incident was released Friday Michael George has the latest.
Juul agrees to pay $462M to 6 states and District of Columbia
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
New Mexico police fatally shoot resident after responding to wrong house
After the homeowner was shot, his wife emerged in the doorway and opened fire with a handgun, police said.
"Rust" assistant director pleads guilty to gun charge in movie set death
David Halls was sentenced to six months of probation after agreeing to plead guilty to the charge.
"Rust" weapons supervisor makes first court appearance in movie shooting case
Alec Baldwin, the star of the movie, has pleaded not guilty in the on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Woman flees to gas station after allegedly being held captive for nearly a year
James Parrillo Jr., 57, faces several charges, including kidnapping, strangulation, assault and criminal restraint in connection with the alleged kidnapping.
Feral cows to be shot dead from helicopter in national forest
Ranchers say the plan to shoot cows from a helicopter is animal cruelty and it will be problematic when carcasses are left to rot.
Man sentenced in murder of Army vet girlfriend who was missing for 2 years
Officials said it was the first case prosecuted under the murdered and missing indigenous person bill passed last year.
New Mexico State cancels season following harassment and sexual contact allegations
New Mexico State has called off the rest of its men's basketball season after reviewing a police report that cited three players for false imprisonment, harassment and criminal sexual contact against a teammate.
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Who voted against the debt ceiling bill in the House, and who voted for it?
The debt ceiling bill sailed through the House by a vote of 314 to 117, with 149 Republicans and 165 Democrats supporting the measure.
Senate votes to undo Biden's student loan relief
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Satellite images show scale of destruction in Russia's war on Ukraine
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Wray confirmed existence of record alleging Biden bribery scheme, Comer says
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Tropical storm could form off Florida coast on 1st day of hurricane season
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Trump wants new judge in New York criminal case
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are asking the judge overseeing his New York criminal case to recuse himself, citing "significant conflicts."
Biden trips and falls onstage at Air Force commencement ceremony
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Supreme Court ruling deals another blow to organized labor
Decision weakens labor protections by potentially discouraging employees from going on strike, worker advocates say.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
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Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
4-year-old Illinois girl accidentally shot and killed by another child
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Biden trips and falls onstage at Air Force commencement ceremony
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Senate votes to undo Biden's student loan relief
President Joe Biden has vowed to veto any legislative effort to thwart his student loan relief program.
Who voted against the debt ceiling bill in the House, and who voted for it?
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Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
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President Biden was quickly helped to his feet and appeared to be unhurt after tripping onstage.
Senate votes to undo Biden's student loan relief
President Joe Biden has vowed to veto any legislative effort to thwart his student loan relief program.
Who voted against the debt ceiling bill in the House, and who voted for it?
The debt ceiling bill sailed through the House by a vote of 314 to 117, with 149 Republicans and 165 Democrats supporting the measure.
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D.C. man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig
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Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Winter saw "large spike" in very rare pediatric brain infections, CDC reports
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Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
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Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
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45 bags with human remains found in Mexico
Authorities had been looking for seven young people who had been reported missing last week when they found the site.
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Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Satellite images show scale of destruction in Russia's war on Ukraine
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9-year-old girl, 2 women reportedly killed in latest attack on Kyiv
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Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
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The British royals' attendance at the ceremony in Amman was kept under wraps until just a few hours before the start of the palace ceremony.
Kim Cattrall set to reprise role in "Sex and the City" spinoff
Cattrall starred in six seasons and two movie spinoffs of "Sex and the City."
Dolly Parton holds 3 new Guinness World Records
Country legend Dolly Parton has been awarded three new Guinness World Records for her musical achievements, including the record for the longest span of No.1 hits for a female artist on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart, at more than 43 years.
Dolly Parton earns new Guinness World Records for musical achievements
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Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
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Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
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Are orcas coordinating attacks on boats?
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One-third of Florida properties at risk of severe flooding, but some residents unaware
Florida is one of 21 states with no requirements to disclose flood risks to home buyers, according to a nonprofit organization.
Canadian wildfires felt in Northeastern U.S.
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45 bags with human remains found in Mexico
Authorities had been looking for seven young people who had been reported missing last week when they found the site.
Officer killed, another injured during hostage situation in Mississippi
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Man arrested on murder charges was "looking forward" to killing again
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Cause of death revealed for convicted killer who escaped prison
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Danny Masterson found guilty of rape
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Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
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Webb telescope detects 6,000-mile plume blasting from Saturn's moon
Scientists say the plume may feed Saturn's water system at large, and studying it could provide key insights into potential life beyond Earth.
NASA UFO group stresses need for better data in first public meeting
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President Biden fell Thursday during the Air Force Academy's commencement ceremony. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson has more.
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GOP and FBI clash over alleged Biden doc
The chair of the House Oversight Committee says the FBI director confirmed the existence of a document that describes an alleged criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Biden. Republican Rep. James Comer has pushed to hold the bureau's director in contempt of Congress if the record isn't turned over. He and Sen. Chuck Grassley say the document includes "very serious" allegations against the president. The White House called the oversight chair's push "a silly charade" in a statement. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
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