High cost of housing the mentally ill in prisons has some communities rethinking their approach
High cost of housing the mentally ill in prisons has some communities rethinking their approach
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CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss drug kingpin Joaquín Guzmán's escape from prison and its possible impacts on diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss drug kingpin Joaquín Guzmán's escape from prison and its possible impacts on diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico.
President Obama met with inmates at the El Reno Facility in Oklahoma on Thursday, making him the first president in U.S. history to visit a federal correctional facility
President Obama met with inmates at the El Reno Facility in Oklahoma on Thursday, making him the first president in U.S. history to visit a federal correctional facility. CBS News correspondent Mark Albert reports from the White House.
President Obama is visiting a prison in order to raise awareness of his push for reforming the justice system
President Obama is visiting a prison in order to raise awareness of his push for reforming the justice system. CBS News' Bill Plante discusses the visit with CBSN.
Surveillance video captured the moment Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" vanished from his prison cell
Surveillance video captured the moment Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" vanished from his prison cell. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the elaborate tunnel used in the escape.
Although he never killed anyone, prosecutors say that his role as a bookkeeper helped Auschwitz function
Oskar Groening, a 94-year-old former Nazi guard, was found guilty on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder. It stems from his work at the Auschwitz death camp. Although he never killed anyone, prosecutors say that his role as a bookkeeper helped the camp function. Mark Phillips reports from London.
It shows the drug kingpin pacing before he disappears from view behind a wall
Surveillance video shows the moment Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman escaped from his Mexican jail cell. It shows the drug kingpin pacing before he disappears from view behind a wall. That's where he climbed into a tunnel. Omar Villafranca reports.
He can be seen pacing and then disappearing behind the low shower wall
Mexican authorities released video from inside Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's prison cell the night he escaped. He can be seen pacing and then disappearing behind the low shower wall.
Sinaloa Cartel drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman broke out of a Mexican prison for the second time
Sinaloa Cartel drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman broke out of a Mexican prison for the second time. Guzman stepped into the prison's shower and never came out. Omar Villafranca reports on the developments, including the sophisticated escape tunnel that was discovered.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman broke out of a maximum-security prison on Saturday.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman broke out of a maximum-security prison on Saturday. His cartel is believed to be the top supplier of heroin, cocaine, and marijuana into the U.S. Carter Evans reports.
The FBI is also investigating the prison for alleged corruption and a possible drug ring
Top prison officials are among the 12 Clinton Correctional Facility employees on paid administrative leave following the escape by convicted murderers David Sweat and Richard Matt. The FBI is also investigating the prison for alleged corruption and a possible drug ring. Anna Werner reports from Dannemora, New York.
Since his capture Sunday, escaped convict David Sweat has been telling investigators details of his escape from prison and what followed
Since his capture Sunday, escaped convict David Sweat has been telling investigators details of his escape from prison and what followed. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports.
David Sweat was shot and captured by authorities about 48 hours after police shot and killed the fellow prisoner he teamed with for a daring prison escape
David Sweat was shot and captured by authorities about 48 hours after police shot and killed the fellow prisoner he teamed with for a daring prison escape. Sweat and Richard Matt were on the loose for over three weeks. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner has the latest report on how the dramatic pursuit of two escaped killers came to an end.
Police in northern New York State say they are hoping sleep deprivation, bug bites, and lack of food or water will finally take their toll on David Sweat, who escaped with another inmate from a maximum security prison three weeks ago
Police in northern New York State say they are hoping sleep deprivation, bug bites, and lack of food or water will finally take their toll on David Sweat, who escaped with another inmate from a maximum security prison three weeks ago. However, bad weather could hamper the hunt. Anna Werner reports.
A law enforcement source said escaped killer Richard Matt was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents on Friday afternoon
A law enforcement source said escaped killer Richard Matt was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents on Friday afternoon. As CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports, the pursuit continues for prisoner David Sweat.
Second disturbance in two months hits downtown St. Louis jail
Inmates set fires, broke windows and tossed items out. They're upset about conditions inside and COVID-19, including court dates delayed by the pandemic.
The officer who allegedly aided prison escapees David Sweat and Richard Matt has been arrested
The officer who allegedly aided prison escapees David Sweat and Richard Matt has been arrested. Criminal defense attorney Randy Zelin joins CBSN to discuss.
A corrections officer, Gene Palmer, has been arrested for allegedly helping two convicted murderers escape from a maximum security prison in upstate New York
A corrections officer, Gene Palmer, has been arrested for allegedly helping two convicted murderers escape from a maximum security prison in upstate New York. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner has the latest developments in the manhunt.
Carter told Margaret Brennan that he is working on a proposal to Congress
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter said that he is hopeful, but not confident, that the U.S. can close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba before the end of President Obama's term. Carter told Margaret Brennan that he is working on a proposal to Congress that would relocate some of the most dangerous prisoners and allow the prison to be shut down.
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CBS News has learned police believe prison employee Joyce Mitchell may have given power tools to convicts Richard Matt and David Sweat with the understanding that they would kill her husband once they escaped prison; and a 12-year-old girl and a teenage boy lost limbs on Sunday following separate shark attacks on a North Carolina beach.
According to the prison employee who allegedly helped David Sweat and Richard Matt escape, the convicts’ original plan was to go far away from the prison using her car
According to the prison employee who allegedly helped David Sweat and Richard Matt escape, the convicts’ original plan was to go far away from the prison using her car. Anna Werner reports on how the search has developed.
It has now been over a week since two convicted murders escaped from an upstate New York prison
It has now been over a week since two convicted murders escaped from an upstate New York prison. Officials suspected the men had help and now they've arrested the prison employee they believe assisted the daring escape. Anna Werner has the latest developments.
Authorities charged Joyce Mitchell Friday in connection to the escape of two convicted killers
Authorities charged Joyce Mitchell Friday in connection to the escape of two convicted killers. Mitchell had worked as an instructor in the prison that held Richard Matt and David Sweat. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports.
Killers Richard Matt and David Sweat continue to evade authorities, days after their escape from a maximum security prison in New York
Killers Richard Matt and David Sweat continue to evade authorities, days after their escape from a maximum security prison in New York. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler reports on the manhunt.
A Louisiana judge ordered the release of a man who spent 43 years in solitary confinement after being convicted of killing a prison guard; the state is expected to appeal
A Louisiana judge ordered the release of a man who spent 43 years in solitary confinement after being convicted of killing a prison guard; the state is expected to appeal. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the details of his release.
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Iran keeps targeting American bases as U.S. interceptor stockpiles dwindle
Explosions were heard near a U.S. base in Iraq, and Iran said it targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as the 21-week war intensifies.
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Trump expected to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner redo after attack
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect pleads guilty to all charges
Colt Gray was charged with 55 counts, including malice murder, and faces up to 180 years in prison for the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
LeBron James heading to Philly in deal with 76ers
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.
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Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Moms speak out, alleging their sons were switched at birth decades ago
The mothers of two men who accuse a North Dakota hospital of switching them at birth are speaking out after the discovery.
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Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The Federal Reserve meets next week. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
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Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.
Trump expected to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner redo after April attack
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
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Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
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Meet the "Steel Warriors" melting down knives to empower British teens
A charity is turning thousands of knives taken off London streets into a new type of weapon to counter youth violence: Free outdoor gyms.
Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
Netanyahu vows crackdown amid deadly clashes in Israeli occupied West Bank
Netanyahu vows to expand Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank after 6 people are killed in escalating violence between settlers and Palestinians.
Head of euthanasia firm dies while climbing Mount Fuji
A Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, marking the second fatality in one week on the iconic mountain.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
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Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
How to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
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.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Inside heightened security for WHCA dinner
The Secret Service says there has been a significant rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more details.
Apalachee shooting suspect pleads guilty
The teen accused of killing four people during a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has pleaded guilty to all charges. CBS News' Jared Eggleston reports.
Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
Warning of threats ahead of WHCA dinner
U.S. Secret Service director Sean Curran spoke about a rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
NYPD carries out human trafficking bust
While fans gathered to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, detectives with the New York Police Department were working to catch human traffickers. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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The markets showed a muted reaction as President Trump announced the latest round of tariffs on Thursday over "forced labor" concerns. Moneywatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy at White House
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A judge criticized the Justice Department for legal errors that ultimately led the agency to withdraw its subpoenas of two New York Times journalists who wrote a story about security concerns on President Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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The Secret Service says there has been a significant rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more details.
Will Trump carry out his threat on Iran?
President Trump said he is considering a "massive attack" on Iran as fighting ramps up. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata explains how a U.S. military attack on Iran could unfold.