Prison hostage standoff
A hostage situation has ended in a Delaware prison, leaving one corrections officer dead. CBS News' Chip Reid reports.
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Delaware prison hostage situation
A hostage situation is unfolding inside a maximum-security prison in Delaware. Police and SWAT teams are on the scene working on a peaceful resolution. Chip Reid reports.
Obama shortens sentences
President Obama shortened intel whistleblower Chelsea Manning's prison sentence by over 20 years on Wednesday. CBS News' Margaret Brennan explains the controversy around the president's decision.
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Less than three days before he leaves office, President Obama pardoned 64 people and shortened the sentences of 209 others -- most notably, Wikileaks leaker Chelsea Manning; Charlie Brotman was the announcer at presidential inauguration parades through 15 parades and 11 presidents
Manning's sentence commuted
With just days left in the White House, President Obama pardoned 64 people and commuted the sentences of 209 others. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has the story on the president's most high profile commutation.
Manning to be freed
Less than three days before he leaves office, President Obama pardoned 64 people and shortened the sentences of 209 others -- most notably, Wikileaks leaker Chelsea Manning. Margaret Brennan has more.
Three execs who went to prison
It's exceedingly rare for a company's top brass to do prison time, even when the company engaged in criminal acts. In recent years, it's only happened a handful of times.
U.S. prison population shrinking
The prison population in the United States has dropped to its lowest level in a decade and a half -- but it is still the highest in the world. CBS News Justice Reporter Paula Reid talks to CBSN about why the number is dwindling.
Bernie Madoff: How he pulled it off
On April 14, 2021, Bernard Madoff, who burned thousands of investors through an epic Ponzi scheme, died in prison while serving a 150-year prison sentence. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with journalist Jim Campbell, author of "Madoff Talks," who maintained a years-long correspondence with the disgraced investor and his family, to learn exactly how Madoff pulled off the largest financial fraud in Wall Street history.
"48 Hours": Toddler's death
Melissa Calusinski sits in prison convicted of murdering a toddler at a day care -- a crime she says she didn't commit. Was evidence kept from the defense? Did a prosecution witness lie? Erin Moriarty previews her report on new potential evidence that could set the woman free, airing Saturday on "48 Hours."
Fight for compensation
Lawrence McKinney was convicted of rape in 1978 and spent over 31 years in prison until DNA evidence proved he was innocent in 2009. Under Tennessee law, McKinney may be owed up to $1 million for the wrongful imprisonment. But the state's parole board has refused to exonerate him, despite the evidence, reports Omar Villafranca.
Guantanamo prisoners
The White House says it will not allow President-elect Donald Trump to veto any releases from Guantanamo Bay prison before he takes office. The Obama administration is working to find countries that will accept dozens of prisoners who've been cleared to leave. Margaret Brennan speaks to a son of a detainee.
Gitmo's future
CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports from Guantanamo Bay, where President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to continue to imprison terror suspects -- or as he put it, "load it up with some bad dudes."
Inside Guantanamo prison
President Obama has worked to shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison since the day after his inauguration, but it's unlikely the prison will close before his administration ends in January. President-elect Donald Trump has different ideas for the facility. Margaret Brennan reports from Cuba on the debate over the detention facility.
"Making A Murderer" update
Brendan Dassey, the subject from the hit Netflix series "Making A Murderer," is set to be freed from prison. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details.
Music that can shake the world
Prison commissioner Clement Kainja says that, after the Grammy nomination, the world is listening to the musicians of Zomba...and this gives them hope.
"Jealous Neighbor"
Inmate Elias Chimenya performs a song he wrote as a cautionary tale -- urging people to focus on their own lives and not to be jealous of others
Alexey Navalny ends hunger strike
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny is ending his prison hunger strike after more than three weeks of fasting. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about why Navalny was forced to end his protest.
Chauvin faces decades in prison, but could serve far less
The former Minneapolis police officer will face sentencing in about eight weeks for his convictions in the murder of George Floyd.
Brock Turner freed early
Brock Turner, the former Stanford University swimmer convicted of sexual assault, is scheduled to be released from jail Friday. His was sentenced in June to six months in prison, but he will get out three months early. The case created a public outcry and calls for the judge's removal. John Blackstone reports on where the judge is finding support.
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Rio police have accused USA swimmers of vandalizing a gas station bathroom, arguing with a security guard, then leaving $50 to pay for the damage; The Food and Drug Administration is relatively powerless when it comes to hazardous cosmetic products
Iran prisoner payment
For the first time, the State Department has admitted a link between a $400 million cash payment to Iran and the release of four American prisoners. Republicans are calling it a ransom, but the White House is denying it. Margaret Brennan has more.
More women in prison
The number of women in local U.S. jails has skyrocketed over the last four decades. While fewer than 8,000 women were behind bars in 1970, that number was nearly 110,000 in 2014. Former civil rights attorney Gloria Browne Marshall joins CBSN to discuss.
Inmate attack
An officer at the Pinal County Sheriff's Adult Detention Center was violently attacked by two inmates on Sunday, and the incident was all caught on camera. When the officer stepped into a common recreation area of the cell block, two inmates followed him and began punching him in the face and body. The officer fought back while a second officer ran over to help. Watch the video to see the entire altercation.
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U.S. carrier in Iran war set to leave in days as official reveals conflict's cost
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is expected to leave the Middle East in the coming days, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News.
Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
Trump speaks with Putin on Ukraine, Iran
President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Wednesday about Ukraine and Iran.
Comey appears in court after his indictment for allegedly threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly making threats against President Trump.
Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse
Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days, not weeks, and talks for a government-backed rescue of the no-frills carrier have stalled, sources say.
Powell to stay on Federal Reserve board as policymakers hold rates steady
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
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Live Updates: King Charles and Queen Camilla in NYC
As part of his four-day trip to the U.S. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, King Charles III is taking part in a series of events in New York City.
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How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
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Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said.
A train ride, selfie and more: What DOJ says happened before press gala shooting
Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says.
Powell to stay on Federal Reserve board as policy makers hold rates steady
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
Comey appears in court after his indictment for allegedly threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly making threats against President Trump.
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Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse
Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days, not weeks, and talks for a government-backed rescue of the no-frills carrier have stalled, sources say.
Powell to stay on Federal Reserve board as policy makers hold rates steady
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
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Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say
Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said.
Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse
Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days, not weeks, and talks for a government-backed rescue of the no-frills carrier have stalled, sources say.
Trump speaks with Putin on Ukraine, Iran
President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Wednesday about Ukraine and Iran.
A train ride, selfie and more: What DOJ says happened before press gala shooting
Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says.
Comey appears in court after his indictment for allegedly threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly making threats against President Trump.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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How Ukraine's demining robots could help U.S. open the Strait of Hormuz
Ukraine has perfected demining techniques in the Black Sea over four years of war against Russia.
Robot exploring France's deepest shipwreck finds cannons, ceramics
An army survey of the seabed uncovered the 16th-century merchant ship by chance in waters off the coast of France.
From a brooch to the queen's iPod: A history of gifts between U.S. and U.K.
King Charles surprised President Trump with the bell from the HMS Trump, a World War II-era British submarine, during this week's visit.
Iran war has cost $25 billion to date, defense official says
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
9 people arrested in massive raids on religious sect in U.K.
Nine people were arrested in raids on the U.K. headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, on suspicion of modern slavery, forced marriage and sexual offenses.
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Wilmer Valderrama on his 200th "NCIS" episode
As "NCIS" nears the highly-anticipated finale of season 23, it will also be star Wilmer Valderama's 200th episode on the show. He reflects on his time on the series and reveals the season finale will have "a lot of danger," adding, "we're setting a crazy tone for next season."
Reshaping the conversation about aging
Constance Zimmer, who co-hosts the podcast "Talk 50 to Me," talks about reframing the conversation among women about aging. The podcast features interviews with women in their 50s, talking about the realities of midlife.
FCC orders review of ABC broadcast licenses
The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Ed O'Keefe reports.
FCC reviewing ABC licenses amid Kimmel feud
The Federal Communications Commission says it wants the Walt Disney Company to file for early license renewal for its television stations. The announcement comes one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins with analysis.
FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices
One day after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC said it will begin reviewing eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney due to the company's diversity policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
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Comparing popular smartwatches right now
Smartwatches can measure everything from heart rate to step count, but which features are most accurate and are worth using? Vanessa Hand Orellana, CNET's lead wearable tech reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Musk testifies for 2nd day in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk testified for a second day on Wednesday in a trial that's pitting two tech titans against each other. Paresh Dave, senior writer at Wired, joins CBS News 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.
Legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday in a trial against fellow billionaire Sam Altman that could change the future of AI. Musk accused the OpenAI co-founder of lying and stealing, adding that he has "extreme concerns" about AI and who controls it.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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James Comey makes court appearance
Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance in Virginia on Wednesday, charged with threatening President Trump. A grand jury indicted Comey yesterday over a social media post he made last year. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
DOJ releases new images of D.C. shooting suspect
Federal prosecutors have released new evidence in their case against the man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
DOJ releases new photo of dinner shooting suspect
A new Justice Department court filing details the suspect's actions in the minutes before the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Company courts Trump allies for pardons
A company prosecutors likened to a sex cult is courting allies of President Trump for clemency. CBS News investigative reporter Gabe Kaminsky has the details.
Sexual wellness company lobbies for pardons
San Francisco-based sexual wellness company OneTaste is lobbying for clemency through allies of President Trump for its former CEO and founder, Nicole Daedone, and former head of sales Rachel Cherwitz, who were both sentenced to more than five years in prison for forced labor conspiracy. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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James Comey makes court appearance
Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance in Virginia on Wednesday, charged with threatening President Trump. A grand jury indicted Comey yesterday over a social media post he made last year. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Unpacking the CBS California governor's debate
CBS hosted a debate Tuesday night for the top candidates vying to be California's next governor. CBS California investigative correspondent Julie Watts, who moderated the debate, joins "The Takeout" with a recap.
Lawmakers press Hegseth about troop deaths
Top Pentagon leaders, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, facing tough questions about the war with Iran. CBS News' Taurean Small and Aaron Navarro have more details.
DOJ releases new images of D.C. shooting suspect
Federal prosecutors have released new evidence in their case against the man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Rep. Clark slams SCOTUS Louisiana map decision
The Supreme Court voided Louisiana's congressional map on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.