Man allegedly demanded $300K before killing 4 workers at pot farm
Chen Wu, 45, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Nov. 20 killings.
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Oklahoma man allegedly told woman he killed 4 men, "cut them up"
Joseph Kennedy told a woman that he killed and dismembered the four men because they were stealing from him, according to an affidavit filed by prosecutors.
Country singer Jake Flint dies hours after getting married
Flint's manager called him "the funniest, most hilarious, hardest working, dedicated artist I have ever worked with in my career."
Staffing shortages cause for concern for law enforcement nationwide
Law enforcement agencies are dealing with higher retirement rates and a short supply of new recruits.
Suspect captured in killings of 4 people at Oklahoma marijuana farm
The victims were described by authorities as having been "executed."
Tiny homes give young adults a fresh start
Pivot, a nonprofit in Oklahoma, provides young people with a tiny home to live in as they start their journey into adulthood. Many of the residents were homeless or aged out of the foster care system. Omar Villafranca shares more.
Nonprofit gives Oklahoma youths facing homelessness tiny homes
The young adults initially pay $100 per month for a tiny home that includes a living space, kitchen and bathroom.
4 found dead following reported hostage situation in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said the deaths are being investigated as homicide. One other person was wounded.
Oklahoma executes man for 1993 "torture" slaying of 3-year-old boy
Attorneys for Fairchild argued that he was abused as a child, mentally ill and remorseful for his actions.
Divers recover 3 bodies after airboat flips on Oklahoma lake
Strong winds may have played a role in the accident, officials said.
Sylvester Stallone on "Tulsa King"
In the new Paramount+ series "Tulsa King," Sylvester Stallone stars as an aging New York mafioso fresh out of prison who finds himself setting up a new criminal organization on the plains of Oklahoma. Stallone talked with correspondent Lee Cowan about his first foray into television; the enduring power of "Rocky"; and how he's matured into a new style of acting.
Deadly tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma, flatten buildings
"I've never been so terrified," one Texas resident said.
21 arrested in nationwide catalytic converter theft ring bust
A New Jersey auto shop knowingly purchased stolen catalytic converters, extracted the precious metal powders and sold them to a metal refinery for over $545 million, federal prosecutors said.
Deaths of 6 children, 2 adults in Oklahoma home investigated as murder-suicide
The children, who ranged in age from 1 to 13, were the victims, Broken Arrow Police Chief Brandon Berryhill said.
Man drowns running from police
A suspect in a break-in in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Thursday made a break for it and jumped into a pond, police said. Officers tried to rescue the man in "challenging conditions" but the suspect died, the department said.
8 found dead after Oklahoma house fire, police say
The incident is being investigated as a homicide, police said.
18-year-old who was allegedly driving over 150 mph charged in fatal crash
Luke Christopher House, 18, is accused of driving the wrong way at speeds of 150 miles per hour.
Oklahoma executes man convicted of killing 9-month-old daughter
Cole was the sixth Oklahoma inmate to be executed since the state resumed carrying them out in October 2021.
Oklahoma to execute death row inmate after Supreme Court denied appeal
Benjamin Cole's execution would be the sixth since Oklahoma resumed carrying out the death penalty in October 2021.
4 bodies found in Oklahoma river amid search for missing men
The bodies were found in the opposite direction of where the 4 missing men were believed to have traveled, according to the local police chief.
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More DNA sought from remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims
Scientists shared an update in their ongoing effort to identify victims of the 1921 attack and connect them to living descendants.
Oklahoma inmate alleging "Baby Shark" torture found dead in his cell
An Oklahoma County inmate found dead in his cell over the weekend was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the county alleging that in 2019, jail workers tortured him and other inmates by handcuffing them to a wall and forcing them to listen to the children's song "Baby Shark" on repeat for hours.
TV anchor says she suffered beginning of a stroke live on the air
Tulsa news anchor Julie Chin cut short her planned broadcast Saturday morning after realizing she could not speak properly.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges due to the statute of limitations.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
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Iran war "re-escalation risks" keep oil prices volatile as talks stagger on
Oil prices remain volatile due to Iran war "re-escalation risks," as Tehran says it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
Judge rules some key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Divers find bodies of 4 tourists in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
Fighter jets' crews eject from air show crash: "A lot of luck involved"
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Tornado levels family's brand new house: "Most terrifying thing I've experienced"
A mother and daughter hid in the basement of the home they moved into just two weeks ago when a destructive tornado tore across their Nebraska community.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Police kill escaped tiger after it injures man in Germany
It is believed the tiger was owned by a woman who describes herself as Germany's "Tiger Queen," CBS News partner BBC News reported.
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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design"
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
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.
An adobe renaissance
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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Arrests in random shootings across Austin
Three people are in custody for a dozen random shootings around Austin, Texas, on Sunday, police said. Four people were injured in the mayhem, police said. CBS News' Ian Lee has more on how the community is reacting.
198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Judge rules on evidence in Mangione trial
New York Judge Gregory Carro ruled Monday that a gun and notebook found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Teens arrested after Texas shootings
Three people are in custody after a string of shootings in Austin, Texas. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Judge rules on Mangione backpack evidence
A New York judge ruled Monday that certain evidence from Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used in his state trial for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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CBS News investigated what critics referred to as the "troubled teen" industry. CBS News national consumer correspondent Ash-Har Quraishi has a look at what was found.
What to know after Musk lawsuit dismissed
A jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman due to the expired statute of limitations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Jessica Levinson have more.
Arrests in random shootings across Austin
Three people are in custody for a dozen random shootings around Austin, Texas, on Sunday, police said. Four people were injured in the mayhem, police said. CBS News' Ian Lee has more on how the community is reacting.
Bodies of missing divers located in Maldives
More details are emerging on the recovery efforts in the Maldives after authorities announced that the bodies of four missing divers were located. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Jury dismisses Musk lawsuit against OpenAI
A federal jury has dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman due to the statute of limitations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Jessica Levinson have more.