Woman found guilty of helping MS-13 lure 4 men to their deaths in N.Y.
Escobar allegedly lured the men to a park to smoke marijuana; the victims were attacked by gang members with machetes, prosecutors said.
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Judge declines to slow N.Y. primary elections despite ongoing redistricting battle
The appeals judge said he would allow a lower court judge to hire an expert to draw up alternative congressional district maps in case the disputed ones ultimately get tossed.
4/3: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins us at a critical time in the six week conflict. We'll also hear from former Trump national security adviser H.R. McMaster, Fiona Hill, Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
N.Y. AG asks judge to hold Trump in contempt
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a state judge to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt for failing to comply with an order to produce documents for a financial investigation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" with details.
N.Y. attorney general wants Trump held in contempt, fined $10,000 per day
New York Attorney General Letitia James claims Trump has failed to comply with a court order to turn over documents,
Buffalo task force combats violent crime
In Buffalo, law enforcement officials have changed strategies in an attempt to curb the recent spike in homicides. Jeff Pegues gets an inside look at a FBI violence task force.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," April 3
This week on "Face the Nation," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins us at a critical time in the six week conflict. We'll also hear from former Trump national security adviser H.R. McMaster, Fiona Hill, Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Face The Nation: Hill, Raskin, Adams
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Russian actions in Ukraine from former senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council, Fiona Hill, analysis on Russian army with former national security adviser H.R. McMaster, Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland discuss latest from January 6th, and New York Mayor Eric Adams.
How Black culture helped define American cuisine
Since before we were a nation, African Americans have had an extraordinarily important, yet little understood, impact on the development of American cuisine. Correspondent Maurice DuBois talks with Houston chef Chris Williams, historian Jessica B. Harris, and food expert Charla Draper about Black culinary influencers; and visits a New York City museum exhibit on food history, "African/American: Making the Nation's Table."
Notorious mobster who killed 3 escapes federal custody in Florida
Dominic Taddeo pleaded guilty in 1992 to racketeering charges that included the killings of three men during mob wars in the 1980s.
Trump Organization faces investigations
A former prosecutor who was leading an ongoing criminal investigation into the Trump Organization said he believes former President Trump is "guilty of numerous felony violations." CBS News reporter Graham Kates updates us on the criminal and civil investigations into the company happening in New York.
New York man fights to help family stuck in Ukraine
Dmitriy Boyko has received "very disturbing" texts from his cousins stuck in Ukraine, including one in Kyiv with her sick mother: "We are getting bombed at."
NYC is getting a hip-hop museum
The Universal Hip-Hop Museum, scheduled to open in the Bronx in 2024, is expected to change the game when it comes to how visitors engage with hip-hop and museums in general— by incorporating a metaverse to transport guests through different exhibits. Executive director Rocky Bucano shares what guests can look forward to.
Owners of Eastern European pop-up hold fundraiser for Ukraine
Brooklyn-based chef couple Trina and Jessica Quinn are on a mission to cut through misconceptions about Eastern European cuisine, and help those affected by the war in Ukraine.
Computer chip shortage could last for years
A global chip shortage has put a strain on demand. Meg Oliver is at a microchip production plant in New York that's trying to ramp up production.
Chip manufacturers struggling to meet demand amid shortage
A recent report from the Department of Commerce found that chip demand in 2021 was as high as 17% more than in 2019.
Metropolitan Opera concert in support of Ukraine
New York’s Metropolitan Opera put on a concert in support of Ukraine, and 24-year-old Berdyansk native Vladyslav Buialskyi led the singing of the Ukrainian national anthem. The show was broadcast in Ukraine, where Buialskyi’s mother and grandmother still live. Jim Axelrod shares more.
New York and D.C. search for shooting suspect
Police in New York City and the District of Columbia released a joint statement Sunday saying they believe the same man is responsible for a string of deadly shootings targeting homeless people in both cities. Nancy Chen reports.
NYC Ukrainian restaurant offers support, aid
The popular New York Ukrainian restaurant, Veselka, was opened by a Ukrainian immigrant in 1954. Today, third-generation owner Jason Birchard is garnering support for Ukraine, carrying on his grandfather's legacy. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Suspect in string of shootings arrested
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of shooting people experiencing homelessness across New York City and Washington, D.C. Over the last two weeks, two people were killed and three others were wounded. CBS News' Jim Axelrod and Meg Oliver chat with CBS News correspondent George Michael about what we know about this string of shootings and what we have yet to learn.
Seeking suspect in homeless shootings
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and New York City Mayor Eric Adams held a joint press conference Monday on the search for a suspect linked to the shootings of five homeless people, two of whom died.
Search continues for missing New York woman
As the search continues for Gabby Petito after the 22-year-old went missing in August, police are revealing new details about an altercation the blogger had with her fiancée while traveling through Utah just weeks earlier. Petito's fiancée, Brian Laundrie, is now a person of interest in the case. Jericka Duncan reports.
Strong winds gusts, heavy rains slam Northeast
A powerful Nor'easter blasted parts of New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts overnight, pushing ocean waves over the top of homes along Cape Cod, downing trees and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands across the region. Mola Lenghi reports.
Ghislaine Maxwell's journey
Ghislaine Maxwell grew up in the United Kingdom in immense wealth and privilege, the daughter of a media mogul. CBS News' Holly Williams reveals Maxwell's complicated journey from her father's momentous fall from power and sudden death, to living the high life in New York associated with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex abuse trial begins
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was set to face a New York jury Monday for the first day of her sex abuse trial. She’s accused of recruiting and grooming underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Justice Department releases huge new set of Epstein files
The Justice Department early Tuesday released tens of thousands of additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, unveiling the latest group under a new law.
Trump announces new "Trump class" of Navy battleships
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Blumenthal seeks details on White House ballroom from architect, dinner attendees
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
Judge orders plan to return ex-CECOT detainees to U.S. or give them hearings
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
At least 5 people killed in Mexican navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
Brown University police chief placed on leave after mass shooting
Brown University police chief Rodney Chatman has been placed on leave after the mass shooting that killed two students in Providence, Rhode Island.
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
U.S. military hits alleged "low-profile" drug vessel in Pacific, killing 1
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
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Justice Department releases huge new set of Epstein files
The Justice Department early Tuesday released tens of thousands of additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, unveiling the latest group of records under a new law.
Powerball Christmas Eve jackpot will be estimated $1.7 billion
Santa might have a gigantic present in his bag on Christmas Eve, when the estimated jackpot for that night's drawing will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
At least 5 people killed in Mexican navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
RFK Jr. says he'll work with agencies to wind down animal testing
Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.
Everytown for Gun Safety stirs controversy with move into firearms training
When the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety announced it would introduce a new array of firearms training classes, it caught some longtime supporters off guard.
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Mercedes-Benz to pay nearly $150 million to settle states' emissions allegations
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
What's behind the surge in gold and silver prices?
Analysts point to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as driving the year-end surge.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Justice Department releases huge new set of Epstein files
The Justice Department early Tuesday released tens of thousands of additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, unveiling the latest group of records under a new law.
U.S. military hits alleged "low-profile" drug vessel in Pacific, killing 1
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America.
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
Judge orders plan to return ex-CECOT detainees to U.S. or give them hearings
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
Blumenthal seeks details on White House ballroom from architect, dinner attendees
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
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British man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his now ex-wife
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
Banksy unveils new art in London
The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.
Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
Bondi Beach gunmen got firearms training together, police say
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Denmark summoning U.S. ambassador after Trump names special envoy to Greenland
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
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"Call of Duty" co-creator Vince Zampella dies after crash on Los Angeles highway
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Chris Rea, British singer of "Driving Home for Christmas," dies at 74
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Young People's Chorus of NYC: "Jolly Toyland"
To mark the Christmas season, "Sunday Morning" presents a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, of "Jolly Toyland," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez.
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Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
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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.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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New details about suspected Bondi Beach gunmen
Australian police released new documents Monday showing the father and son who are accused of killing 15 people at Bondi Beach undergoing firearms training just weeks before the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
DOJ's Epstein files redactions draw criticism
The Justice Department is under scrutiny for heavily redacting the initial batches of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
British man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his now ex-wife
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
Former classmate on Brown shooting suspect
More details are emerging about Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University before allegedly targeting an MIT professor. CBS News Boston has more.
Lates on Epstein files released
At least a dozen files initially released by the Justice Department by the Dec. 19 deadline were removed from the website, CBS News has found. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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Sneak peek: Mystery on County Road M
ENCORE: Todd Kendhammer says his wife was killed in an accident — a pipe flew off a truck and crashed into their car. Authorities say the scene was staged. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Partial release of Epstein files draws backlash
The Justice Department released more of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over the weekend. But the partial release, full of redactions, came after a deadline Congress set for releasing all of the files. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Carolers bring Christmas past to life for families
This time of year, dozens of familiar songs end up on our playlists or they're often heard over the radio. But if you're lucky, you can hear them performed live -- by carolers. Jericka Duncan has the story.
Family awaits news after fishermen vanish
The family of 57-year-old Randall Spivey and his nephew, 33-year-old Brandon Billmaier, are praying for answers after the two experienced fishermen were reported missing. The two set sail from Fort Myers, Florida, and never came home. Cristian Benavides reports.
"60 Minutes" postpones report on CECOT
CBS News postponed a "60 Minutes" report about the Trump administration's decision to send Venezuelans and others it says entered the U.S. illegally to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi said in an internal email to colleagues that the story was "factually correct," but CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss said in a statement that holding stories that "lack sufficient context" or are "missing critical voices happens every day in every newsroom," and she looks "forward to airing this important piece when it's ready."