Texas carries out first execution in 10 months
In 1999, Jones was convicted of beating his great-aunt Berthena Bryant to death with a baseball bat when she refused to give him $30 for drugs.
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Fort Worth man executed
Quintin Jones was executed on Wednesday, bringing an end to a 10-month pause in executions in the state of Texas. Jones was convicted of murdering his 83-year-old great aunt in 1999. CBSN Dallas has the story.
Cardi B: Where's my tax money going?
If you've ever wondered where your tax dollars are going, you're not alone: Cardi B posted a video on Instagram saying she want receipts of where her tax money is going. Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joined CBSN to break down his article responding to Cardi B's tax questions.
Kansas to pay off wrongfully convicted men
Kansas is among several states that currently pays nothing to people who have served years -- sometimes decades -- in prison for crimes they did not commit. The state is now taking steps to change that -- and it won't be a minute too soon for the wrongfully convicted man you're about to meet. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
Nassar faces prison time
Former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison Wednesday. The first story about sexual abuse taking place at USA gymnastics was published in August of 2016 by a team of reporters from The Indianapolis Star. Marisa Kwiatkowski is an investigative reporter for The Indianapolis Star and part of the team that broke the story. She joins CBSN to discuss the reporting efforts that led to Nassar's conviction.
Sgt. Bergdahl faces life in prison
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl spent five years as a prisoner of the Taliban. Now a military judge will decide how long he will spend as a prisoner in the U.S. Bergdahl pleaded guilty last week to desertion and endangering his fellow troops. He was captured in 2009 after he abandoned his post in Afghanistan. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Teen and mom allegedly rig homecoming court
A mother-daughter duo in Florida could face up tp 16 years in prison if convicted for allegedly cheating their way to homecoming royalty. Emily Grover and her mom, Laura Carroll, were arrested in March, accused of accessing other students' accounts to cast hundreds of online votes so she could win. Officials announced this week that Grover, who recently turned 18, will be tried as an adult.
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O.J. Simpson out on parole; Elementary school in Puerto Rico becomes new home for 2 families
O.J. Simpson released
O.J. Simpson has been released from a Nevada prison after serving nine years for armed robbery and other charges. What comes next for the former football star? CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with more.
OJ Simpson could be free on Sunday
O.J. Simpson's time in prison could come to a close as early as Sunday. The former football star was granted parole in July and has been locked up in Nevada since 2008 following an armed robbery conviction. Simpson has said he'd like to return to Florida but that state's attorney general is trying to block the move. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Texas man gets 50 years
A man was sentenced to 50 years in prison Wednesday after being found guilty in the death of his girlfriend. A Collin County jury found Jason Lowe guilty of murder in the death of Jessie Bardwell whose decomposing body was found in a rural area northeast of Dallas last year.
2 Americans get life in prison for murder in Italy
A jury in Italy found two men from California guilty of killing a police officer. They were sentenced to life in prison.
Cuomo considers parolee voting rights bill
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering signing into law a bill that would automatically restore the voting rights of people convicted of felonies after they've been released from prison. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster, who covers special elections and midterms, joins CBSN to explain what the bill aims to accomplish.
Sneak peek: Last Chance for Freedom
A Florida man has spent nearly three decades in prison for a murder he says he didn't commit. Evidence suggests he might be right -- will he get a new trial? "48 Hours"' Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case of Crosley Green -- a case she's been covering for more than 18 years. Watch Saturday, Aug. 19 at a special time -- 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
"Son of Sam" on his childhood
David Berkowitz talks with CBS News' Maurice DuBois about his early years and the impact finding out he was adopted had on him. The convicted killer talks with CBS News in his first major TV interview in a decade and his only interview about the 40th anniversary of his arrest.
Martin Shkreli found guilty
Former hedge fund manager and pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli faces up to 20 years in prison for his conviction on security fraud and conspiracy. Shkreli became the poster boy for greed on Wall Street after raising the price of a life-saving drug 5,000 percent. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Texting suicide sentence
In Taunton, Massachusetts, 20-year-old Michelle Carter was sentenced to at least 15 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter. She was convicted encouraging her suicidal boyfriend to take his own life in a series of texts. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
O.J. Simpson on visiting Nicole's grave
During an interview with "CBS This Morning," O.J. Simpson's lawyer, Malcolm Lavergne, slammed reports that his client has plans to visit the grave of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, after his release from prison. Simpson watched the segment from prison and asked Lavergne to deliver a message, saying that he visited Nicole's grave on "countless occasions" before going to prison. He says it's judgmental to describe something he did before his incarceration as insensitive.
What's next for O.J. Simpson?
O.J. Simpson is serving his final months in prison in protective custody after winning parole. Prison officials believe he's a potential target for other inmates. Malcolm Lavergne represented Simpson at the parole hearing in Nevada. Lavergne joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about what's ahead for his client, a claim made about Simpson living a "conflict-free" life and the Goldman family's civil suit.
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Prison restaurant in Tuscany
There's a unique Italian restaurant in the rolling hills of Tuscany. It's located inside a prison -- and meals are served by those who are serving time. Seth Doane reports.
Inside Italy's prison restaurant
Amid Italy's stunning Tuscan landscape, local residents are making a beeline for one particular restaurant in the town of Volterra. The dining experience is not your typical dining one, these patrons are lining up to eat inside the walls of a high security prison. Seth Doane reports.
O.J. Simpson parole hearing
O.J. Simpson could learn Thursday morning if he'll be released from prison. A Nevada parole board is expected to decide whether to free the former football star. John Blackstone reports.
O.J. Simpson parole hearing
O.J. Simpson has served nine years in a Nevada prison for armed robbery and kidnapping, among other charges. On Thursday, he is up for parole, but as one legal expert says, his freedom could carry a price. John Blackstone reports.
Will O.J. Simpson get parole?
A Nevada parole board will hear arguments tomorrow about whether to release O.J. Simpson from prison. Simpson is approaching the nine-year minimum of his 33-year sentence. He was convicted in 2008 of armed robbery and other charges. John Blackstone reports.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home after new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins first gold medal of Milano Cortina Games
The second gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games was awarded to Frida Karlsson of Sweden in the women's 10km+10km skiathlon.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Which countries and athletes have the most Olympic medals of all time?
While the U.S. is on top of the overall Olympic medal count, it is not the country that dominates winter sports like the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy.
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Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Where you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live
Don't miss a moment of the Winter Olympics. Here's how to watch live, for free and stream the action without cable.
Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home after new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon | Post Mortem
48 Hours correspondents Erin Moriarty and Anne-Marie Green discuss the murder of Katlyn Lyon Montgomery and how her family turned to TikTok to demand justice.
Woman speaks out after surviving glioblastoma
Becca Valle thought her headaches were migraines. Brain surgery found a deadly form of cancer.
Officials review new message in Guthrie case
Officials said they are "aware of a new message" in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance on Friday. Authorities have not given details on the contents of the message. Former FBI special agent FBI Doug Kouns joins CBS News to discuss.
Man spent decades making model of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.
Officials shut down man's free bus rides
After a licensed school bus driver finished his route, he decided to help after seeing lots of other children walking to school in the cold. As Tony Dokoupil reports, the offer was short-lived.