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Prison
Just a week after the State of the Union, President Obama is renewing his efforts to close the detainment camp at Guantanamo Bay
Just a week after the State of the Union, President Obama is renewing his efforts to close the detainment camp at Guantanamo Bay. CBS News State Department correspondent Margaret Brennan explains the GOP pushback on the issue, and the likelihood of the dention center shutting down for good.
The new year could finally bring feedom for three Al Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt
The new year could finally bring feedom for three Al Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt. Baher Mohamed, Mohamed Fahmy and Peter Greste were convicted of supporting the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and spreading "false" news. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
41-year-old Stacey Addison was freed from jail in the Southeast Asian country after an ordeal in September
41-year-old Stacey Addison was freed from jail in the Southeast Asian country after an ordeal in September where she shared a taxi with a stranger who was carrying drugs. The news of her release has come as a relief to her mother, who has been dedicated to securing her daughter's freedom. Debroa Patta reports from London.
Proposition 47, a ballot measure approved by California voters, is transforming the state’s justice system
Proposition 47, a ballot measure approved by California voters, is transforming the state’s justice system. Crimes that were previously classified as felonies are now misdemeanors, and thousands in jail will be eligible for release. John Blackstone reports.
“48 Hours” correspondent Troy Roberts previews this week’s all-new episode, “Prison Diaries”
Accused in his wife’s resort death, former "Survivor" producer Bruce Beresford-Redman takes a camera behind bars and reveals his struggle to survive in a Mexican prison. “48 Hours” correspondent Troy Roberts previews this week’s all-new episode, “Prison Diaries.”
A Maryland Department of Corrections employee is suspended with pay after a murder suspect was mistakenly released from prison
A Maryland Department of Corrections employee is suspended with pay after a murder suspect was mistakenly released from prison. And, as WJZ's Mike Hellgren reports, the suspect is still on the loose.
The international track star will swap the glory of the Olympics for a tiny cell in a maximum security prison in Pretoria
The international track star will swap the glory of the Olympics for a tiny cell in a maximum security prison in Pretoria. Pistorious could serve as little as ten months in prison, the rest under house arrest, according to South African law. Debora Patta reports.
A recently posted video of a New York man kicking a stray cat has stirred debate over animal abuse and the U.S. justice system
A recently posted video of a New York man kicking a stray cat has stirred debate over animal abuse and the U.S. justice system. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman sorts out the controversy.
This video was made by Maximo Altez, Joran van der Sloot's lawyer, who is very close to both van der Sloot and his wife Leydi Figueroa
This video was made by Maximo Altez, Joran van der Sloot's lawyer, who is very close to both van der Sloot and his wife Leydi Figueroa. He gave the video to CBS News saying he knows Joran is a happy father.
A search is underway in northwest Ohio
T.J. Lane escaped along with two other inmates from a prison in Lima, Ohio. Lane pleaded guilty in 2013 for the shooting of three students at Chardon High School. Marlie Hall reports.
Half-brothers Leon Brown and Henry McCollum were convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl
Half-brothers Leon Brown and Henry McCollum were convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. After new DNA evidence suggested the crime may have been committed by another man, a judge threw out their convictions. Michelle Miller reports.
Thirty-two inmates escaped from a Nashville youth detention center Monday night
Thirty-two inmates escaped from a Nashville youth detention center Monday night. Most of the facility’s residents have at least three felony convictions. A number of teens remain on the loose. Mark Strassmann reports.
WOIO's Blake Chenault reports on a puppy bearing her name trained by prison inmates to help children with disabilities
After a sledding accident killed 17-year-old Susie Mettler, her family set out on a mission to keep Susie's memory alive through her love of animals. WOIO's Blake Chenault reports on a puppy bearing her name trained by prison inmates to help children with disabilities.
Theodore Wafer faces life in prison after being convicted of murdering a woman on his porch in the Detroit area last year
Theodore Wafer faces life in prison after being convicted of murdering a woman on his porch in the Detroit area last year. Wafer claimed the shooting was in self-defense. Maurice DuBois reports.
For decades, art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi made millions in a scam that eventually led him to a six-year prison sentence and lawsuits totaling $27 million
For decades, art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi made millions in a scam that eventually led him to a six-year prison sentence and lawsuits totaling $27 million. Bob Simon reports on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
More information is emerging about the man who was arrested for a deadly shooting at the Jewish Museum in Brussels
More information is emerging about the man who was arrested for a deadly shooting at the Jewish Museum in Brussels. It is believed that he converted to radical Islam during a stint in a French prison and later spent time in Syria. Holly Williams reports.
Tim Stevens, editor at large for CNET, talks about the case with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts
A major figure in the computer hacking group Anonymous faces the possibility of spending more than 25 years in prison. Tim Stevens, editor at large for CNET, talks about the case with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
Reginald Adams, a New Orleans man wrongfully convicted of murder has been released from prison after 34 years
Reginald Adams, a New Orleans man wrongfully convicted of murder has been released from prison after 34 years. The Innocence Project New Orleans reached out to the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office last week after discovering a supplemental police report linking two other suspects, a weapon and stolen jewelry to the unsolved murder.
A clerical error caused Mike Anderson to never serve his 13-year prison sentence
A clerical error caused Mike Anderson to never serve his 13-year prison sentence. After spending 10 months in jail, a Missouri judge released him from prison Monday. CBS News national correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
A Missouri man who was sent to prison 13 years after his robbery conviction due to a clerical error was set free, nine months after being locked up
A Missouri man who was sent to prison 13 years after his robbery conviction due to a clerical error was set free, nine months after being locked up. The judge who released Mike Anderson said his behavior over the last 13 years has been exemplary. Dean Reynolds reports.
Pro-Russian mobs broke into Odessa's police station Sunday and freed dozens of people who were arrested during deadly clashes on Friday
Pro-Russian mobs broke into Odessa's police station Sunday and freed dozens of people who were arrested during deadly clashes on Friday. Also, CBS News foreign correspondent Clarissa Ward reports on Luhansk, the latest in a string of places across eastern Ukraine that has fallen under the control of pro-Russian militants.
On May 4, 1932, the notorious mobster, long untouched by law enforcement, was moved into federal prison in Atlanta after finally being convicted of tax evasion
On May 4, 1932, the notorious mobster, long untouched by law enforcement, was moved into federal prison in Atlanta after finally being convicted of tax evasion. Charles Osgood reports.
Eight Air Force veterans who were interned at a prison camp in Switzerland during World War II received Prisoner of War Medals on Wednesday
Eight Air Force veterans who were interned at a prison camp in Switzerland during World War II received Prisoner of War Medals on Wednesday.
Nine months ago, Mike Anderson began serving a 13-year prison sentence for a crime that took place all the way back in 1999. CBS News' Dean Reynolds speaks with Anderson from prison about the delayed punishment
Nine months ago, Mike Anderson began serving a 13-year prison sentence for a crime that took place all the way back in 1999. CBS News' Dean Reynolds speaks with Anderson from prison about the delayed punishment.
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Stocks plunge and oil prices soar as war rages with no end in sight
Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Hegseth says Iran will eventually have no choice but to surrender
Secretary Pete Hegseth says it's President Trump who will set the terms of Iran's surrender, noting the U.S. is confident it will come, even as Iran's president said the U.S. demand for "unconditional surrender" is "a dream that they should take to their grave."
Anthropic sues Pentagon over "supply chain risk" designation
Anthropic sued the Defense Department on Monday over the Pentagon's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
FBI launches terrorism probe into IED attack outside Mamdani's residence
Videos, verified by the CBS News Confirmed team, show a man apparently yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester throws an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration
Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil tops $100
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
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Wes Moore to give commencement addresses in 2028 battleground states
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
JFK's grandson criticizes "Love Story" as Daryl Hannah slams her portrayal
The series "Love Story," which follows the relationship between JFK Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, has received pushback over its portrayals.
LAPD identifies woman arrested for allegedly firing shots at Rihanna's home
The Los Angeles Police Department identified the woman as 35-year-old Ivanna Ortiz. She has been booked for attempted murder.
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Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Stocks slump as Iran war sends oil prices above $100 a barrel
Stocks in the U.S. renewed their slide on Monday after global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
New 3D images show wreck of iconic Civil War ship that sank in 1862
Three-dimensional images and digital illustrations offer a detailed new look at the USS Monitor, an important Civil War ship that sank more than 160 years ago and has since become a reef.
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Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Stocks slump as Iran war sends oil prices above $100 a barrel
Stocks in the U.S. renewed their slide on Monday after global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers in U.S. antitrust deal
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers in U.S. antitrust deal
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
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Wes Moore to give commencement addresses in 2028 battleground states
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 6 in Eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military says it has killed six men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers.
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More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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23 soccer players sent off after huge brawl in Brazilian Cup final
Former Brazil forward Hulk was among the players sent off following the violence that lasted more than a minute.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Police warn of "crocs absolutely everywhere" after Australia floods
Police in Australia warned of crocodiles "absolutely everywhere" and said they had moved more than 1,000 people across the state into shelter after massive floods.
5 Iranian soccer players seek asylum in Australia, says exiled prince
Iran's women's soccer team were branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they return home.
U.S., Ecuador carry out joint anti-drug strikes, video shows
U.S. and Ecuadoran forces conducted "lethal kinetic operations" inside Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, SOUTHCOM said.
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Entertainment
Matthew Fox on starring in "The Madison"
Matthew Fox, who starred in the hit series "Lost," talks about being part of the cast for the new Paramount+ show "The Madison." He describes how he relates to his character, why he decided to return to Hollywood and working with Kurt Russell again.
Controversy over new series "Love Story"
Daryl Hannah, who dated John F. Kennedy Jr. in the 1990s, criticized the series "Love Story" and its portrayal of her. The FX series is about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, focusing on their courtship and marriage, which began after Kennedy's relationship with Hannah. In The New York Times, Hannah said the portrayal of her is "not even remotely accurate."
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire; suspect arrested, LAPD says
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
2 Chainz on fatherhood and success
Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his memoir, "The Voice in my Head is God."
Viola Davis and her latest co-star, author James Patterson
The Oscar-winning actress often writes book-length biographies for the characters she portrays on screen. And now she's written an actual book: "Judge Stone," a courtroom thriller co-authored with bestselling writer James Patterson.
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Technology
The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Crime
Latest on explosive devices at Gracie Mansion
TATP, or triacetone triperoxide, was found inside undetonated explosive devices near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. She also said the incident is being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Latest on devices at NYC mayor mansion
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch provided updates on the explosive devices outside of the Gracie Mansion on Sunday after tensions escalated between two different protest groups. Tisch said the devices are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Explosive devices thrown at NYC mayor's home
The FBI launched a terrorism investigation after confirming that explosive devices were thrown at the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during protests nearby. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Explosive devices thrown outside Mamdani home
The FBI's terrorism unit is investigating after improvised explosive devices were thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor. It started as an anti-Islam protest, but a group of counter-protesters also gathered. Two men have been arrested, police say. Jericka Duncan reports.
U.S., Ecuador carry out joint anti-drug strikes, video shows
U.S. and Ecuadoran forces conducted "lethal kinetic operations" inside Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, SOUTHCOM said.
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Space
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Latest on explosive devices at Gracie Mansion
TATP, or triacetone triperoxide, was found inside undetonated explosive devices near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. She also said the incident is being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Money's impact on choice for new Iran leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was chosen as Iran's new supreme leader following his father's death in U.S.-Israeli strikes, state media claims. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more on how the decision was made.
Trump reacts to concerns over oil prices
Oil prices have skyrocketed as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran entered its 10th day on Monday. President Trump reacted on social media, saying prices "will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over." CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more details.
Oil prices hit four-year high
Oil prices have soared as the war against Iran continues on its 10th day, hitting $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for Asset TV, breaks down the economic impact. Salvatore R. Mercogliano, an adjunct professor at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, breaks down where things stand with the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran new supreme leader is ultra-conservative
Iran announced Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its new supreme leader on Sunday, according to state media. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.