Funeral held for Aussie baseball allegedly killed by Okla. teens
A funeral service was held in Melbourne for 23-year-old Australian University student Christopher Lane who was found dead of a gunshot wound in Duncan, Okla
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Watch: Shocking video of alleged Oklahoma thrill killer
Vine video of first-degree murder suspect James Francis Edwards Jr. holding a gun
Australian baseball player killed for a thrill, police say
Police report that three teenage boys shot and killed an Australian college baseball player because they were bored
Police 911 calls released of Okla. jogger's murder
Police say three Okla. teens shot a jogger in the back from their car as a thrill killing. CBS News obtained the 911 police calls from the incident
College baseball player randomly gunned down
Duncan, Okla., Police believe 3 juvenile suspects are responsible for the killing
"Baby Veronica" mediation agreement filed
Veronica's biological father and adoptive parents met before a judge on Friday
Students in Moore, Okla. go back to school after deadly tornado
It's back to school time in Moore, Okla., a big step for a community trying to make life normal after a deadly tornado that struck in May
Scientists blame fracking for Oklahoma earthquakes
Scientists are pointing to fracking as the cause of a major uptick in earthquakes in the state of Oklahoma. Jeffrey Kluger, editor-at-large for Time Magazine, joins the "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-hosts to discuss the controversial mining procedure
Court stays execution of man who says he was framed
Oklahoma appeals court spares Richard Glossip after lawyers request chance to look at new evidence they say could clear him in 1997 killing
Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip set to be executed
Attorneys for an Oklahoma death row inmate are making a last-minute effort to spare their client's life just hours before his scheduled execution
Weekend clash at Okla. prison leaves 4 dead
Four inmates died of injuries sustained during an attack or fight over the weekend at an Oklahoma prison; officials trying to determine what sparked violence
3 inmates dead, 5 hurt at Oklahoma prison
Prison officials in northeast Oklahoma say no staff members were hurt in "inmate disturbance" at Cimarron Correctional Facility
Roach infestation has apartment residents at wit's end
For the last four months the Forest Pointe apartment complex in Norman, Okla., has been overrun by roaches, and the tenants are fed up
With national parks closed, state park booming
The federal government shutdown has caused some campers to find alternative locations
Boot camp for Okla. suspect in Australian's killing
James Edwards Jr., 18, pleaded guilty Wednesday to being an accessory to murder in the 2013 killing of 22-year-old Australian college baseball player Christopher Lane
Judge enters not guilty plea for Okla. politician's son
A judge entered a not guilty plea Wednesday on behalf of the son of Oklahoma's labor commissioner on a first-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of his father
Murder charge filed against Oklahoma politician's son
Prosecutors filed a first-degree murder charge Monday against the son of Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Mark Costello, who was fatally stabbed at a restaurant
No bond for son of slain Okla. Labor Commissioner
Christian Costello is accused of fatally stabbing his father, a rising Republican politician
Trooper accused of sex assault wants charges tossed
Former Oklahoma state trooper is accused of attacking three women during traffic stops
Docs: Okla. family's stabbing may have been recorded
Two brothers are charged in the slayings of their parents and three siblings in their Broken Arrow home last month
Okla. man pleads not guilty in killing of family
Police say Alan Hruby killed his family so he could inherit their estate, after his parents cut him off
Did climate change, El Nino make Texas floods worse?
Record rainfall in May brought floods to the southern Great Plains, washing away homes and forcing thousands to flee
Man at "Muslim-free" gun range accidentally shoots self
Oklahoma gun range and survivalist shop is a "Muslim-free" zone; Council on American-Islamic Relations wants DOJ to investigate
2 arrested in death of off-duty Okla. cop and cousin
The son of one of the victims and his girlfriend are under arrest; police believe the suspects killed the two after a confrontation over a stolen truck
Swimmer contracts deadly brain-eating amoeba in Oklahoma
Health officials report on a rare case of deadly disease spread through lakes, ponds and rivers
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Iran's top diplomat and Trump cast doubt on any hope for a peace deal
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is interested only in a deal to fully end the war, not a ceasefire, after Trump says there's currently no dialogue at all.
Sen. Dan Sullivan, Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary
In Alaska, the top four vote getters in the primary advance to the general election.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
Florida democratic socialist Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels"
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Trump pausing 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
Ukraine's fired defense minister calls for elections despite war with Russia
The former defense minister, whose firing sparked weeks of protests, said Ukraine needed to find a way to hold elections despite the prolonged war with Russia.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
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Florida democratic socialist Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels"
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Ohio death row inmate, backed by ex-sheriff, asks for full pardon
Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn't commit.
Harvard to pay $53 million after morgue manager sold body parts
Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits by families alleging it mishandled the bodies of loved ones donated to its medical school.
Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
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Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
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Florida democratic socialist Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels"
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was shot over his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Sen. Dan Sullivan, Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary
In Alaska, the top four vote getters in the primary advance to the general election.
Trump pausing 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
U.S., South Korea cut short their joint military drills at Trump's direction
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
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She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
Moving Through Grief
August is National Grief Awareness Month, and Kate Doerge wants to reimagine how we deal with grief. After the experience of losing her 16-year-old daughter, Kate decided it was time to reframe the feeling of sadness. We've all heard of the five stages of grief, but Kate suggests there are five actions to help you learn how to carry your grief. Plus, Norah talks about how she wants to be remembered, and Kate tells us how to show up for people who are grieving.
Ebola Congo cases surpass 5,000 as record-setting pace of spread continues
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has passed 5,000 cases, government data showed, an unprecedented rate of spread that's outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country's remotest regions.
From 2024: Tommy John on Tommy John surgery, before and after
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
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Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine during a tournament in Mallorca.
Bodies of climbers who vanished 34 years ago found in Swiss Alps
The bodies of two climbers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been found, freed from a melting glacier, police said.
Australian woman appeals murder convictions in poison mushroom case
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson appeals convictions for poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms.
Skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering unearthed in Peru
The body was buried inside a canal, resting on its left flank, with the skull facing the pyramid and the Pacific Ocean, archaeologists said.
Ebola Congo cases surpass 5,000 as record-setting pace of spread continues
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has passed 5,000 cases, government data showed, an unprecedented rate of spread that's outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country's remotest regions.
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Top upcoming book to movie adaptations
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
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Pennsylvania restricts data center development
Communities across the U.S. are grappling with data center development projects. Matthew Mehalik, the Breathe Project executive director, joins CBS News after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro placed guardrails on data center development for his state.
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT for teens
OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" 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.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Data centers, AI become midterm flashpoint
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
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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.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Man in Chucky-style mask chases people
Police are searching for a man accused of wearing a Chucky-style mask and chasing people in Philadelphia. Lilia Luciano spoke with a woman who said she fought back against him.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was shot over his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Details on Meta trial over addiction claims
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Clancy's former mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, took the stand Tuesday to offer testimony as Lindsay Clancy stands on trial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Philadephia police hunting man in Chucky mask
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
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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.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
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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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Pennsylvania restricts data center development
Communities across the U.S. are grappling with data center development projects. Matthew Mehalik, the Breathe Project executive director, joins CBS News after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro placed guardrails on data center development for his state.
Dangerous heat in the South
There were record-high temperatures on Tuesday in six states as a dangerous heat dome causes extreme temperatures in parts of the U.S. Rob Marciano has the latest.
Creating good financial habits for kids
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to give advice on how to create strong financial foundations and habits for your kids.
Angie Nixon on her upset win in Florida
Florida state legislator Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist, talks with "CBS Mornings" about her upset victory in the state's Democratic Senate primary. She addresses major issues facing Americans, her views on aid to Israel and if the democratic socialist message will resonate in a general election.
Ukraine's Federov urges wartime elections
Ukraine's former defense chief, Mykhailo Fedorov, is demanding a wartime presidential election. This comes after his firing by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sparked protests in Ukraine. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more details.