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Two convicted murderers, including one who killed a sheriff's deputy, triggered a massive manhunt Saturday when they escaped from a prison in upstate New York. Ti-Hua Chang reports.
State leaders are pushing for more 16- and 17-year-olds who commit crimes to be treated as juveniles, not as adults.
CBS News gets a glimpse at life inside a facility that many consider a model for "raise the age" reforms.
After nearly 30 years on death row, an Alabama man has been released from prison and reunited with his family. Shortly after leaving prison, his emotions ranged from relief to rage. Jericka Duncan has more on the emotional story.
A surprising level of bipartisan consensus is emerging around prison sentencing reform.
In WorldView, we're following a story out of Hong Kong where a court has convicted pro-democracy activists, the latest on protests in Myanmar, Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny going on a hunger strike, and the coronavirus crisis in France and Brazil. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with the roundup.
Inside al Qaeda: Living and working with terrorists; Reforming solitary confinement at infamous California prison; then, billionaire Koch brother's crusade against counterfeit wine.
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. 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 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. Crimes that were previously classified as felonies are now misdemeanors, and thousands in jail will be eligible for release. John Blackstone reports.
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. 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. 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. 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. He gave the video to CBS News saying he knows Joran is a happy father.
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. 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. Most of the facility’s residents have at least three felony convictions. A number of teens remain on the loose. Mark Strassmann reports.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
Following a call with several Middle Eastern leaders, President Trump said that a peace deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated."
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
Russia used a powerful hypersonic missile that has nuclear capabilities to carry out a massive attack Sunday in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the attack a "cowardly act of terrorism" on social media.
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
In California, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is widely considered the most prestigious car show in the world. But just a few miles away, the Concours d'Lemons celebrates the junkers of the automotive world.
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
Elisa Sunga shares how to make lavender and lemon poppy seed cake in her cookbook, "Cake Picnic: Recipes for the Love of Cake & Friends."
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The following is the transcript of the interview with retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
The following is the transcript of the interview with retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Russia used a powerful hypersonic missile that has nuclear capabilities to carry out a massive attack Sunday in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the attack a "cowardly act of terrorism" on social media.
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
Ryan Bingham's career spans decades and genres. He went from a 2009 awards season sweep with "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" to starring as Walker in "Yellowstone." Bingham sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on his work and to discuss his latest project, "They Call Us The Lucky Ones," which he created in collaboration with The Texas Gentlemen.
Lamorne Morris sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his career as he steps into the Marvel universe with Nicholas Cage for "Spider-Noir."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Relevance."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Let the Big Dog Eat."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "The Lucky Ones."
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that "significant progress" had been made in peace talks with Iran, but not "final progress" after President Trump's call with leaders of several Arab and Muslim countries. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Medal of Honor recipients Retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams, a portion of which aired on May 24, 2026.
In California, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an invite-only event celebrating the most valuable collector cars in the world. And just a few miles away, Concours d'LeMons is a once-a-year celebration of the less desirable, less loved and less expensive automobiles. Lee Cowan heads to both events — one that celebrates the best in show, and the other only a worst in show.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump says a peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated," Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv and Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses the possible deal. Plus, on this Memorial weekend, Medal of Honor recipients retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Master Sgt. Matthew Williams join.
We leave you this Sunday with seals (at rest) near Mount Desert Island in northern Maine. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.