First execution by nitrogen gas set for Thursday
Kenneth Eugene Smith, a death row inmate in Alabama, is expected to become the first person in the U.S. executed with nitrogen gas. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Inmates' bodies returned to families without hearts, other organs, suit says
The family of one Alabama prisoner says his body had no heart and another inmate's family alleges his body had no internal organs at all. A lawyer for the first family calls the cases "absolutely part of a pattern."
A story of second chances
Before Bradley Arrowood took a job as a dog trainer for our lead national correspondent David Begnaud, he had served more than 20 years of a life sentence for a murder he committed in the 1990s. While in prison in California, Arrowood trained dogs to be adoptable and fit for service. In 2018, he walked out of prison a free man after then-governor Jerry Brown commuted his sentence. Begnaud caught up with both of them, and reports on how Arrowood is expanding his training business to include other former inmates also looking for a second chance.
Bangladesh court sentences Nobel laureate Yunus to 6 months in jail
The Nobel laureate, who faces charges of labor law violations and alleged corruption, told reporters Monday, "We are being punished for a crime we did not commit."
Gypsy Rose Blanchard released from prison
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released on parole from a Missouri prison Thursday after serving more than seven years for her role in the murder of her mother, who she testified had been abusive. Blanchard's ex-boyfriend was convicted of carrying out the murder and is serving a life-sentence.
Paul Whelan pleads with Biden to secure release
Paul Whelan, the Marine veteran who was first detained by Russian authorities in December 2018, issued a desperate plea to President Biden in a phone interview with WTOP-TV on Christmas Eve from the remote Russian penal colony where he is serving a 16-year sentence. Nicole Sganga has more.
Solitary confinement ban moves forward in NYC
The New York City Council has passed a ban on most uses of solitary confinement in the city's jails. Mayor Eric Adams, however, has spoken out against the bill. Meg Anderson, a criminal justice reporter for NPR, joins CBS News with her reporting on the measure.
Man convicted in death of Tara Grinstead pleads guilty in unrelated rape cases
Bo Dukes, who is serving prison time for concealing the death of Georgia teacher Tara Grinstead, has pleaded guilty to reduced charges in two unrelated rape cases.
Putin opponent Navalny missing from prison
Vladimir Putin opponent Alexey Navalny is no longer in the penal colony in which he had been imprisoned since last year. His lawyers have raised concerns over his health and whereabouts. Lilia Luciano reports.
Palestinians freed by Israel describe imprisonment, hope for the future
One Palestinian prisoner released by Israel said he now wants to "live a decent life without occupation."
Ex-prison guard sentenced for failing to help inmate who later died
Prosecutors say the inmate died of blunt force trauma to the head. A medical examiner said he would have lived if he had "been hospitalized and examined at any point in his ordeal."
Inmates graduate from first-of-its-kind program
A group of 16 men became the first incarcerated students to graduate with a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University through the school's unique Prison Education Program. The graduates are the first in the country to earn bachelor's degrees from a top 10 university while incarcerated. Noel Brennan reports.
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate Friday at a federal prison in Arizona.
Christopher Dunn's fight for freedom
Christopher Dunn was convicted of a murder in Missouri three decades ago and remains behind bars, even though two witnesses have since admitted they lied at his trial. He’s still imprisoned due to a quirk in Missouri law: prisoners serving life sentences aren’t entitled to innocence claims in the same way that death row inmates are. CBS News and "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty explains.
Russian artist gets 7 years in prison for antiwar protest at supermarket
Sasha Skochilenko is the latest Russian citizen to be affected by the country's crackdown on free speech.
Corrections officer cares for inmate's baby
Roberta Bell, a former correctional officer, made a promise to a young inmate she met while working at a Louisiana prison. Bell agreed to care for the inmate's baby. It was a decision that cost Bell her job at the prison. Bell tells CBS News lead national correspondent David Begnaud that if she had to do it all over again, she would make the same choice. It's just the first step in Bell's journey toward selflessness and giving.
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.
Investigation probes how 2 men escaped Philadelphia prison
Ameen Hurst, now 19, and Nasir Grant, 24, escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in northeast Philadelphia on May 7.
Imprisoned "apostle" of Mexican megachurch charged with federal child pornography
The leader of a Mexican megachurch who is serving more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing young followers has been charged with two federal crimes involving a 16-year-old girl.
Prison employees accused of mocking injured female inmate are fired
Other inmates at the Topeka Correctional Facility said the injured inmate spent two hours crawling back to her cell after hurting herself.
Watch: Dash cam video shows exonerated Florida man's struggle with deputy
Leonard Cure was trying to make up for lost time in the three years since his release from prison after Florida officials concluded he had been wrongfully convicted of armed robbery.
6 Ecuadorian suspects in presidential candidate's assassination killed
The six inmates were being kept at Ecuador's biggest — and considered its most dangerous — prison, Litoral Penitentiary.
Oxford High School shooter will get life in prison, no parole, for killing 4 students, judge rules
A teenager who killed four students at Michigan's Oxford High School will be sentenced to life in prison.
Jan. 6 rioter who attacked AP photographer, police, sentenced to 5 years
Defendant Rodney Milstreed "prepared himself for battle" on Jan. 6 by injecting steroids and arming himself with a four-foot wooden club disguised as a flagpole, prosecutors said.
Indonesian woman imprisoned for saying Muslim prayer then eating pork
Lina Lutfiawati apologized and said she "did not expect" prison for a TikTok video showing her reciting part of a Muslim prayer before eating pork.
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump says ceasefire is "on life support"
President Trump is expected to encourage China to pressure Iran into making a deal to end the war when he visits Beijing later this week and meets with President Xi Jinping.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen pleads not guilty
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Years after sex abuse scandal, a young gymnast says "it happened again"
Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, will be in federal court in Mississippi on Monday facing 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children.
White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE
The Senate is returning to Washington to resume work on funding immigration agencies with a package that includes $1 billion for the renovation of the White House East Wing.
Number of police officers killed in line of duty decreased in 2025 compared to 2024
Though the number of police officers killed in the line of duty has dropped, non-fatal assaults against them have been rising since 2021, according to new data released Monday by the FBI.
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Group sues to block Trump's blue resurfacing of Reflecting Pool
A nonprofit group is suing to block the Trump administration's blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited
Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Number of police officers killed in line of duty decreased in 2025 compared to 2024
Though the number of police officers killed in the line of duty has dropped, non-fatal assaults against them have been rising since 2021, according to new data released Monday by the FBI.
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Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited
Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
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Group sues to block Trump's blue resurfacing of Reflecting Pool
A nonprofit group is suing to block the Trump administration's blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited
Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Number of police officers killed in line of duty decreased in 2025 compared to 2024
Though the number of police officers killed in the line of duty has dropped, non-fatal assaults against them have been rising since 2021, according to new data released Monday by the FBI.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
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Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
A deadly diagnosis almost derailed a mom's dream. Her husband gave her hope.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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Cartel figure detained as officials recover drugs, guns and 7 tigers
Authorities said they seized unidentified narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles — and seven tigers.
Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA
Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service, Iran's judiciary said.
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump says ceasefire is "on life support"
President Trump is expected to encourage China to pressure Iran into making a deal to end the war when he visits Beijing later this week and meets with President Xi Jinping.
Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
Taiwan to be key issue at Trump's summit with China's President Xi
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
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Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
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."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Cartel figure detained as officials recover drugs, guns and 7 tigers
Authorities said they seized unidentified narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles — and seven tigers.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
Years after sex abuse scandal, a young gymnast says "it happened again"
Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, will be in federal court in Mississippi on Monday facing 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children.
Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
6 bodies found in Union Pacific boxcar in Laredo, Texas, near Mexico
Six people were found dead in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, at the Mexican border, police there said, without offering any details.
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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."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Americans on hantavirus ship arrive in U.S.
The Americans who were evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are back in the U.S. They are now being monitored at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska. Ian Lee reports on the passengers and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the outbreak.
Taiwan official on Trump-Xi summit
President Trump heads to Beijing this week for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Taiwan is expected to be a key issue. CBS News' Anna Coren talks to Taiwan's deputy foreign minister Chen Ming-chi ahead of Trump and Xi's high-stakes talks.
Columnist on Iran war's impact on economy
Weeks after the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began, the conflict appears to be at an impasse. Free Press columnist Sir Niall Ferguson joins to discuss. Paramount Skydance owns The Free Press and CBS News.
Trump says he aims to suspend federal gas tax
President Trump told CBS News' Nancy Cordes in a phone interview that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax amid surging gas prices.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on government's UFO files
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the newly released documents and videos from the Pentagon on UFOs, what they reveal and evidence he would need to see to be convinced there are aliens.