Woman facing 10 years for deadly texting case
A New Jersey woman is facing up to 10 years in prison after being convicted in a groundbreaking case. She was texting while driving and slammed into a car that killed a pedestrian. Meg Oliver reports.
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"Delusional" Martin Shkreli denied prison release by judge
The "Pharma Bro" had asked to be released on a three-month furlough to research a coronavirus treatment.
Incarcerated men create art for Christmas tree
Sue Etheridge has dedicated her life to teaching art therapy to offenders in prisons. This year, she had an idea to display her students' artwork publicly and now, more than 200 of their handmade Christmas ornaments are hanging in the North Carolina governor's mansion.
WorldView: Paraguay prison escape and more
75 prisoners escaped from jail in Paraguay; Lebanese protesters clashed with security forces; and Africa's richest woman reportedly exploited her own county. CBS News' Ian Lee joined CBSN AM from London with a roundup of global headlines
Woman convicted of arson, murder speaks out
A Michigan woman convicted of arson and the murder of her husband is telling her story for the first time. Authorities say Linda Stermer set her home on fire to kill her husband, Todd, and then ran him over with a van when he escaped the flames. She was sentenced to life in prison, but was later acquitted after convincing a judge she didn’t get a fair trial. Now the Michigan attorney general is fighting to reinstate her conviction. Erin Moriarty reports on the story, which will air on "48 Hours" on Saturday at 10/9c.
15th inmate dies in a Mississippi prison
The 15th inmate has died in just over a month amid violence and poor conditions inside Mississippi state prisons. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
R. Kelly denied release from jail amid coronavirus
Kelly is being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown Chicago, where there are 49 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Did Klobuchar send innocent teen to prison?
A new Associated Press investigation raises questions about the case of a black teen sent to prison nearly 18 years ago, when senator and presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar was a prosecutor in Minnesota. AP reporter Robin McDowell joined CBSN to explain what the investigation uncovered.
Disturbing jail video of woman's final days
Newly surfaced video shows one of the disturbing final days of a mother of five before she died behind bars in a Washington state jail. According to a lawsuit her family filed against the facility, Damaris Rodriguez was suffering from a "mental health episode" in 2017 when they claim she was wrongly arrested. Nikki Battiste speaks to the woman's oldest son about why they are filing the suit.
DNA evidence could exonerate California man
New evidence could help exonerate a man who was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison over the 1985 killing of a journalist. Ricky Davis was convicted of murder more than 10 years ago in California when Jane Hylton was found dead in the home the two shared with two others. Mola Lenghi reveals what officials learned in order to make the stunning reversal.
Rod Blagojevich holds news conference
Ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon after his release late Tuesday from prison. President Trump commuted the sentence he was serving on corruption charges. Blagojevich called himself a "Trumpocrat," and said he would vote for the president if he were allowed to vote as a convicted felon. Watch his remarks.
Police thwart prison escape plot in Tennessee
Law enforcement thwarted a massive prison escape plot in Tennessee. A longtime criminal justice advocate was arrested for allegedly hiding a stockpile of weapons inside an unopened detention center. Omar Villafranca reports.
Ex-prison guard says death row inmate shouldn’t be executed
A former prison guard says Nick Sutton, a death row inmate scheduled for execution in Tennessee, should be spared from the electric chair. WTVF’s Jason Lamb reports.
Roger Stone gets over 3 years in prison
Roger Stone, President Trump's longtime friend and a Republican consultant, has been sentenced to three years and four months in federal prison. Stone was convicted in November on seven counts, including lying to Congress and obstructing special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of alleged interference by Russia in the 2016 election. Jim Axelrod anchors a CBS News Special Report from New York with a report from Weijia Jiang at the White House.
Trump says Stone has a chance of "exoneration"
While speaking to an audience of ex-convicts in Colorado, President Trump said he thinks Roger Stone has a good chance of "exoneration." But he stopped short of saying he would grant Stone a pardon. Weijia Jiang reports.
Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison
Roger Stone, an ally to President Trump, has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison. Now the questions is, will he do the time? Jeff Pegues reports.
Man wrongfully convicted of murder sues NY
Christian Pacheco spent 25 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. Another man confessed to that same crime a decade and a half ago, but Pacheco was only released last week. David Begnaud speaks with Pacheco, who is now suing New York for $100 million.
Harvey Weinstein accusers speak out following verdict
Harvey Weinstein is currently being held at the prison ward of a New York City hospital, one day after Weinstein was convicted of multiple charges that included rape. The verdict was cheered by some of Weinstein's accusers who applauded the courage of the women who testified in court. Jericka Duncan reports.
Weinstein juror says "nothing simple" about decision
In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, one of the jurors in the Harvey Weinstein trial explained how the group reached their decision.
Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison
Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison Wednesday after being convicted of two felony sex crimes last month. His defense team is expected to appeal. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the severity of Weinstein's punishment.
Coronavirus seeps into U.S. prison system
Experts are sounding the alarm about those who work and live inside U.S. jails and prisons because they are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak. Louis L. Reed, an organizer with #Cut50, an initiative to cut the prison population, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest as the pandemic threatens people incarcerated across America.
"48 Hours" preview: "Crosley Green's Hard Time"
Was Crosley Green wrongfully convicted of of murder because of his race? That conviction was overturned nearly two years ago, but Green is still in prison, where he has been for three decades. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty joins CBSN to preview the show’s upcoming look at whether the Florida case was a miscarriage of justice.
Manafort released to home confinement amid coronavirus threat
His lawyers argued that the medications, along with his health history, "make plain that Mr. Manafort is at a significantly higher risk for serious illness or death."
Paul Manafort transferred to home confinement
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been transferred from prison to transferred to home confinement over safety concerns due to COVID-19. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN with the latest.
Paul Manafort released to home confinement
President Trump's former 2016 campaign chairman Paul Manafort has swapped prison for home confinement over fears of catching the coronavirus. Manafort is serving a 7.5-year sentence after being convicted on witness tampering and other charges uncovered during Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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Trump won't rule out ground troops in Iran, says campaign could last 5 weeks
President Trump has declined to rule out sending ground troops into Iran, as the U.S. military confirms four military deaths on Day 3 of the war.
Trump says strikes were "last best chance" to take out Iran threat
President Trump said U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represented the "last best chance" of addressing the threat posed by the country's nuclear program and ballistic missiles.
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Photo shows slain Texas gunman with Iranian symbol on his T-shirt
The gunman who killed 2 and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin also wore a hoodie that said "Property of Allah."
Federal appeals court rejects DOJ's push to delay start of tariff refund process
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
4 U.S. service members killed in Iranian strike in Kuwait, Pentagon says
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
3 U.S. F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwait but all crew safe
Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day.
Melania Trump presiding over U.N. Security Council meeting
The White House announced first lady Melania Trump would preside over the meeting last week before the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military mission in Iran.
Travel chaos intensifies with airports closed, flights canceled amid Iran war
Air travel chaos intensified as the war with Iran stretched into a third day — keeping airspace and airports in the Middle East closed and leaving travelers stranded.
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Federal appeals court rejects DOJ's push to delay start of tariff refund process
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Hilary Knight on "incredible" support for U.S. women's hockey after Trump comments
Olympian Hilary Knight, who won gold with the U.S. women's hockey team, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the support the team has received following controversial comments from President Trump and her future in the sport.
More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.
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Photo shows slain Texas gunman with Iranian symbol on his T-shirt
The gunman who killed 2 and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin also wore a hoodie that said "Property of Allah."
Gas prices are set to rise. Here's what you could pay at the pump.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
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Federal appeals court rejects DOJ's push to delay start of tariff refund process
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.
Gas prices are set to rise. Here's what you could pay at the pump.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as U.S. war in Iran rattles investors
Stock markets in the U.S. dropped amid concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.
Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks disrupt supply
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
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3 states are holding primaries Tuesday. Here's what to know
Republicans and Democrats in Texas will start the process of choosing their candidates in what has become an expensive and divisive primary.
Federal appeals court rejects DOJ's push to delay start of tariff refund process
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Trump says strikes were "last best chance" to take out Iran threat
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
Melania Trump presiding over U.N. Security Council meeting
The White House announced first lady Melania Trump would preside over the meeting last week before the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military mission in Iran.
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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Insurgents raid village in South Sudan, killing at least 169 people
Women and children were among the dead, in addition to dozens of combatants, officials said.
Travel chaos intensifies with airports closed, flights canceled amid Iran war
Air travel chaos intensified as the war with Iran stretched into a third day — keeping airspace and airports in the Middle East closed and leaving travelers stranded.
Trump says strikes were "last best chance" to take out Iran threat
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
Melania Trump presiding over U.N. Security Council meeting
The White House announced first lady Melania Trump would preside over the meeting last week before the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military mission in Iran.
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless"
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
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Christa Miller on "Shrinking"
Actor Christa Miller speaks about starring in "Shrinking," how her life experiences helped to inspire the series and what it's like to work with her husband, who is a co-creator of the show.
Brad Falchuk discusses "Famous Last Words"
Brad Falchuck, the host and executive producer of "Famous Last Words," speaks about the series and his meaningful conversation with actor Eric Dane, who died last month from ALS. In the show, Falchuck sits down with public figures for an in-depth conversation, but the interviews only air after the subject dies.
USA hockey stars joke about "Heated Rivalry" and Trump invite on "SNL"
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Extended interview: Marc Shaiman
In this web exclusive, composer Marc Shaiman, a Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, talks with Tracy Smith about his career; his new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner"; and his collaboration and friendship with Rob Reiner.
Broadway, Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman on being a "sore winner"
A Tony Award-winner for "Hairspray," and a seven-time Oscar nominee, Marc Shaiman has written about his nearly 50 years in show business in a new memoir, "Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner."
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
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.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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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.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Latest details on deadly Austin bar shooting
A deadly shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, is being investigated for possible links to terrorism. Two people were killed and 14 others injured, authorities said.
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Photo shows slain Texas gunman with Iranian symbol on his T-shirt
The gunman who killed 2 and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin also wore a hoodie that said "Property of Allah."
What we know on the Austin bar shooting
More details about the apparent suspect involved in a deadly shooting at an Austin, Texas, bar may indicate a potential link to the recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Woman and dog killed, 3 others stabbed in road rage incident on D.C. beltway
Virginia State Police were called to Interstate 495 southbound near exit 52 in Annandale, Virginia, around 1:20 p.m. on Sunday for a reported road rage incident.
Austin bar shooting being linked to terrorism
New details are emerging about the apparent suspect who police say killed two people and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
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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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Thousands stranded after Iran strikes
Thousands of travelers are stranded after the U.S.-Israeli operations in Iran and retaliatory strikes closed airspace across the Middle East. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Inside look at damage in Israel after strikes
Iran is launching retaliatory strikes across the Middle East in response to the U.S.-Israeli operations against the Iranian regime. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has a look at some of the damage in Israel from a missile strike.
More details revealed on Iran attack timeline
Marc Caputo, a senior political reporter for Axios, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the latest details on the timeline of the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. Also, CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more on the reactions from inside Iran.
History of the World Cup
Roger Bennett, a bestselling author and founder and CEO of the Men in Blazers media network, speaks about the history of the World Cup, how soccer has grown in the U.S. and his passion for the game.
What happens now with the Iranian regime?
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed along with 49 senior regime leaders, according to the White House, in the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. That leaves the future of the regime in question. Abba Milani, director of the Iranian Studies Program at Stanford University, joins CBS News to discuss the regime and the war.