Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release, but ICE likely to detain him
The judge acknowledged in her ruling that determining whether Abrego Garcia should be released is "little more than an academic exercise" because ICE will likely detain him.
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R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Michelle Carter released from jail early
Michelle Carter was released from jail after being convicted of manslaughter for encouraging her friend to kill himself in a series of text messages. She served nearly a year of her 15 month sentence. Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2017, three years after 18-year-old Conrad Roy died by suicide. Erin Moriarty reports on why she was released early.
Former Insys CEO sentenced for pushing opioids
The former chairman of pharmaceutical company Insys Therapeutics was sentenced to more than five years in prison for operating a scheme that fueled the opioid crisis. He was also ordered to pay a $250,000 fine. Anna Werner reports.
Jeffrey Epstein jail cell video missing
Missing video is raising new questions in the investigation of the federal jail cell death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Federal prosecutors said yesterday video of Epstein’s jail cell when he made his first suicide attempt “no longer exists.” Epstein, who was accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, died by suicide weeks later on August 10. Mola Lenghi reports.
Manhunt underway in Mississippi for two escaped inmates
There’s a manhunt for two inmates who escaped a Mississippi prison. David May and Dillion Williams broke out during an emergency headcount overnight in Parchman - about two hours north of Jackson. Their escape comes during a week of what's been called "gangs at war" in Mississippi prisons. Five inmates have been killed, including three at the prison that held the escapees.
Scientist behind gene-edited babies sentenced
A Chinese scientist who helped create the world's first genetically edited babies is going to prison. A judge in China sentenced He Jiankui to three years for carrying out "illegal medical practices."
Former inmates adjust to life out of prison
Thousands of former prisoners who thought they would spend Christmas behind bars are free, thanks to the First Step Act. President Trump signed the legislation into law last December. The act increases the number of good conduct time credits an inmate can earn per year. The U.S. Sentencing Commissions says the changes can help more than 140,000 people in prison. Jericka Duncan spoke with two former inmates who say they're still adjusting to their new freedom.
Man tried 6 times for murders released on bond
A Mississippi man who has been tried six times for the same murders is enjoying his first night of freedom in more than two decades. Curtis Flowers was released from prison, months after a victory in the Supreme Court. Janet Shamlian reports.
Ex-NFL players face fraud charges
On Thursday, 10 former NFL players including some big name stars could face years in prison after federal fraud charges were filed. Catherine Herridge reports.
Douglas Brinkley on the 50th anniversary of the Alcatraz occupation
In 1969 Native Americans claimed possession of Alcatraz Island to raise the public's consciousness to the plight of Indians, and for 19 months occupied the former prison until they were forced off. Historian Douglas Brinkley remembers.
Sneak peek: The Case Against Enrico Forti
A former TV producer and windsurfing champion says he's in prison for a murder he didn't commit -- the only physical evidence against him: a teaspoon of sand. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates Saturday, December 7 at 9/8c on CBS.
3 men exonerated after 36 years in prison
Three men incarcerated for 36 years in Maryland were exonerated Monday in the slaying of a Baltimore teenager after a review of their case. CBS Baltimore's Kelsey Kushner reports.
Baltimore men freed after 36 years
It's the first night of freedom for three Baltimore men who spent 36 years behind bars for a crime they didn't commit. They were arrested on Thanksgiving in 1983, and later convicted of murdering a 14-year-old boy. But newly uncovered evidence points to a different gunman.
Colorado man sentenced to life in prison
A Colorado man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for murdering his fiancée. A jury convicted Patrick Frazee after deliberating for just three and a half hours. A judge sentenced Frazee for beating Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat nearly a year ago. Her body has not been found. Nikki Battiste reports.
Rodney Reed's mom reacts to stay of execution
Rodney Reed's mother, Sandra Reed, speaks out after her son was granted an indefinite stay of execution days before he was scheduled to die. Reed has been in prison for more than 20 years for a 1996 rape and murder he says he didn't commit. KEYE-TV's Tristan Balagtas reports.
Roger Stone found guilty
President Trump's former campaign adviser, Roger Stone, has been found guilty of seven charges, including lying to Congress and witness tampering. He now faces up to 50 years in prison. Jeff Pegues reports.
Longest sentence yet handed down in college admissions scandal
A former insurance executive received the longest prison sentence so far in the college admissions scandal. Toby MacFarlane pleaded guilty Friday to paying $450,000 to get his son and daughter into college as fake athletic recruits.
Possible new charges in admissions scandal
Prosecutors are threatening to add bribery charges and additional prison time for parents in the college admissions scandal who have yet to cut a deal. New charges could be unsealed as soon as Tuesday. In all, 19 parents have pleaded guilty. Don Dahler reports.
Oprah to Texas governor: "Pause" on Rodney Reed
On November 20, Rodney Reed is scheduled to be executed in Texas. He was convicted of raping and killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites in 1996. Reed says they were in a consensual relationship and maintains his innocence. Meanwhile, her fiancé allegedly confessed to another inmate when in prison for an unrelated crime, but retracted the confession. Celebrities and lawmakers have called for the conviction to be overturned, citing new witness testimony. Oprah Winfrey, who was on "CBS This Morning" to reveal her latest book club pick, also weighed in on the case.
Cyntoia Brown to younger self: "God hears you"
Cyntoia Brown made headlines when she was sentenced to life in prison at age 16 for killing a man who she says picked her up for sex. She was granted clemency earlier this year after spending 15 years behind bars. Now at 31 years old, she shares intimate advice for her 16-year-old self in a Note to Self.
Private prison operator faces lawsuit after inmate is killed a day before release
CoreCivic could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of new federal contracts under President Trump. CBS News took a look at safety records at its prisons in Tennessee.
Police recapture Arkansas escapee
Authorities in Arkansas have captured a convicted killer and former police chief who escaped from prison nearly two weeks ago. Grant Hardin, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," had been serving a combined 80 years in prison for two separate murder and rape convictions.
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By age 11, Jermaine Wilson, of Leavenworth, Kansas, was a drug user. He would later spend time in juvenile detention, and by 21 he was convicted of drug dealing. Wilson realized that his options at the maximum-security wing at Lansing Correctional were limited, and decided to turn his life around – in a most remarkable way. After prison, he became a community activist, paving the way for a political run. Steve Hartman talked with Mayor Jermaine Wilson, of Leavenworth, Kansas.
Dyslexia: Cracking the code
Yale researchers who have studied hundreds of kindergartners for nearly 40 years say one in five was dyslexic. But perhaps their most important finding: There is no link at all between dyslexia and intelligence. Susan Spencer reports on efforts to help those with dyslexia "crack the code," from students at a Louisiana school catering to dyslexic children, to a new law to help the high percentage of prison inmates who have dyslexia.
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Trump says the Iran war "will continue for as long as necessary"
President Trump insists the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, and he has "no specific timetable" to resume peace talks.
Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ends ahead of closing arguments
Testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial is finished after jurors in the Massachusetts murder case heard from 85 witnesses.
Carly Pearce recalls meeting Dolly Parton at 16: "I couldn't believe she was real"
Country star Carly Pearce was working at Dollywood when she met Dolly Parton in the early 2000s.
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
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Trump hasn't decided on Leavitt's replacement as press secretary, sources say
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
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Carly Pearce recalls meeting Dolly Parton at 16: "I couldn't believe she was real"
Country star Carly Pearce was working at Dollywood when she met Dolly Parton in the early 2000s.
24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
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Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
July PCE inflation index held at 3.7% annual pace, hotter than expected
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
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24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
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Trump hasn't decided on Leavitt's replacement as press secretary, sources say
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
Man with Sen. Dan Sullivan's name advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
A man with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has advanced to the general election
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
3 Secret Service officials put on leave amid probe into "potential misconduct"
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
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Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
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Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. today, BBC News reports
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the U.K. from California today, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports.
Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
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Trump says the Iran war "will continue for as long as necessary"
President Trump insists the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, and he has "no specific timetable" to resume peace talks.
14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery
Authorities in Islamabad, Pakistan, say a fire caused by an air-conditioning unit exploding in a major hospital nursery ward killed 14 newborns.
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Country stars react to Dolly Parton's death
Carly Pearce and Lauren Alaina, two of country music's hottest stars, spoke with "CBS Mornings" about Dolly Parton's influence on their careers and lives.
Dolly Parton quotes that show her honesty, humor and wisdom
Dolly Parton wasn't shy about making jokes about herself, but she also shared wisdom and life lessons over the years.
Actor Tim Curry dies at 80
Film and television actor Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at 80, his manager confirmed.
Carly Pearce recalls meeting Dolly Parton at 16: "I couldn't believe she was real"
Country star Carly Pearce was working at Dollywood when she met Dolly Parton in the early 2000s.
Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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Meta settles social media addiction suit
Tech giant Meta will shell out up to $17 billion in a settlement following a massive multi-state legal suit on social media addiction. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains more.
Ring camera founder on privacy
Conversations around privacy are growing as the surveillance technology company Flock faces allegations of police misuse and concerns that its roadside cameras are overly invasive. Ring inventor and founder Jamie Siminoff says his company is working to enhance customers' privacy.
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.
Louisiana governor on SpaceX facility
SpaceX plans to develop its fourth-largest launch site in Louisiana. Governor Jeff Landry explains why he supports the project and comments on a newly redrawn congressional map.
Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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.
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Final witness testifies in Clancy trial
The final witness testified Wednesday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Final witnesses speak in Lindsay Clancy trial
The prosecutors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are wrapping up their rebuttal testimony. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more analysis.
Lindsay Clancy trial winding down
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is nearly over. A forensic psychiatrist called by the prosecution testified that he thought there were inconsistencies in Lindsay Clancy's account of her mental health the night her three children were murdered. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Slain girl hailed as hero after 8 relatives killed in Montana home
The victims represented four generations of the blended family, ranging from a great-grandmother in her 90s who used a wheelchair to a 7-year-old girl, a neighbor said.
Philadelphia's Chucky-style masked man arrested in Las Vegas
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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Country stars react to Dolly Parton's death
Carly Pearce and Lauren Alaina, two of country music's hottest stars, spoke with "CBS Mornings" about Dolly Parton's influence on their careers and lives.
Final witness testifies in Clancy trial
The final witness testified Wednesday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump continues to bash Canada over tariffs
President Trump said Wednesday that Canada is "one of the worst countries in the world to deal with" after trade talks with the United States' neighbors to the north collapsed. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Actor Tim Curry dies at 80
Film and television actor Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at 80, his manager confirmed.
CIA director meets with Russians
CIA Director John Ratcliffe took a surprise flight to Russia to meet with Kremlin officials. CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch has more details.