Ex-NFL running back found dead in prison
Guards at Kern Valley State Prison in California found Lawrence Phillips, 40, unresponsive in his cell shortly after midnight
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Extraordinary measures taken to keep "El Chapo" locked up
Mexico appears to step up security measures to prevent elusive drug lord from escaping prison a third time
Teen sentenced for street artist's murder
Dionte Travis is one of four people convicted in Detroit killing of Bilal Berreni
Teacher raped in prison classroom reaches settlement
The woman was attacked in 2014 after administering a high school equivalency test
From prison cells to egg shells
Artist Gil Batle uses a unique medium for etching his stories of incarceration: the fragile shells of ostrich eggs
"Real Housewives" star released from prison
Teresa Giudice will get to see her family just in time for the holidays
Teresa Giudice to be freed from prison
The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star will be home for Christmas
Delhi gang rape convict's release leads to protests
Juvenile convicted in 2012 fatal gang rape on moving bus that roiled India to finish his three-year term in a reform home; parents of dead girl outraged
Obama commutes sentences of 95, pardons 2 in year-end spree
Almost all of those receiving commuted sentences are non-violent drug offenders
Chaplain at Ark. prison charged with sexual assault
Arkansas Department of Correction officials say two inmates claimed they had been in sexual relationships with the chaplain
Couple who kidnapped Amish girls get life in prison
Pair admit abducting the girls from an upstate New York farm stand, among a total of six children they sexually exploited
Troops carry out helicopter assault on Taliban prison
Joint Afghan-U.S. special forces operation frees dozens of prisoners in Afghanistan
Reality TV show star sentenced to 8 years in prison
Mendeecees Harris agrees to forfeit the $171,000 he's made from "Love & Hip Hop" along with an Audi sports car worth $111,000
Man convicted of 3 rapes expected to be exonerated
Luis Vargas has been in prison for 16 years for crimes he didn't commit, according to the California Innocence Project at California Western School of Law, which took up his case in 2012
Iran gives unspecified prison term to U.S. journalist
Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian was convicted last month on charges that include espionage, and Tehran continues to keep details vague
Men rob gas station immediately after release from jail
Investigators say the men robbed a Chevron gas station a few blocks away from the jail they were released from
Forensic Evidence
Since DNA evidence was first introduced into U.S. courtrooms, it's been used to exonerate people previously convicted of crimes. And one of the reasons they were wrongly convicted in the first place was bad forensic evidence. Steve Kroft reports.
Exonerated
In Dallas County, Texas, one man after another is being released from prison after being convicted years ago of crimes they did not commit. Scott Pelley reports.
Report: Taliban offers to hand over captive U.S. soldier
The Taliban said they will free him in exchange for five senior operatives being held at Guantanamo Bay
Aaron Hernandez case: Understanding the evidence and charges
NFL star Aaron Hernandez has been accused of murder and prosecutors say he can be seen on surveillance video with a gun, just minutes after the shooting
Aaron Hernandez probe: Police search for clues in drive-by shooting deaths
The alleged murder case against the former New England Patriots player deepens as Boston police searched his home
Brooklyn DA: Was David Ranta wrongly convicted?
Ranta spent 23 years in prison after being convicted of the murder of a rabbi
Ariel Castro accepts plea deal, sparing his life
The Cleveland man accused of raping and torturing three women in his home for a decade will face life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 1,000 years
Multi-million dollar jewel heist in the French Riviera
Jewel thieves steal millions of dollars worth of jewels from a hotel in Cannes, France
Cleveland kidnapper apologizes, faces victim in courtroom
Ariel Castro, the man accused of holding three women captive for about a decade, said he knows he was wrong
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Iran targets tanker in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. begins effort to guide ships
The U.S. military says two commercial ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom, but the UAE says one of its vessels came under attack.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
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Elizabeth Smart says she feels liberated after body building competitions
Elizabeth Smart, who survived abduction and sexual abuse as a teenager and went on to become a child safety advocate, recently revealed a pivot into body building.
2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 13 injured
At least 13 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
United flight landing at Newark strikes light pole, truck on N.J. Turnpike
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
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Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
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Elizabeth Smart says she feels liberated after body building competitions
Elizabeth Smart, who survived abduction and sexual abuse as a teenager and went on to become a child safety advocate, recently revealed a pivot into body building.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
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Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
Overtourism: Too much of a good thing?
"Sunday Morning" looks at the impacts that increasing numbers of tourists, spurred in large part by social media, are having in some of the world's most popular and fragile destinations.
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Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Sen. Raphael Warnock join Margaret Brennan.
9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
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Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
5/3: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
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2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Iran hangs 3 people over involvement in anti-government protests
Arrests and executions in Iran have been on the rise since the start of the regional war triggered by a U.S.-Israeli attack on Feb. 28.
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Iran targets UAE and a tanker in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. guides ships
As the U.S. military says 2 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom, Iran resumes attacks on the UAE, and fired drones at a tanker in the strait.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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Lizzo opens up about new music amid yearslong legal battle
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Lizzo spoke about releasing new music and her ongoing legal battle, saying, "the truth is less salacious than the headlines."
What to know before the 2026 Met Gala
Guests are preparing for the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on Monday. CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman joins with more on what to expect.
Lizzo on new music, ongoing legal battle
Lizzo spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about releasing her new music amid an ongoing legal battle, her weight loss journey and why she indefinitely put a project on hold last year.
Behind the scenes of the Met Gala
The Met Gala is fashion's biggest night, bringing Hollywood's biggest stars on Monday to NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year's celebrity co-hosts include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Almanac: May 3
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Claims on shot that hit Secret Service agent
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 13 injured
At least 13 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Press gala shooting suspect moved off suicide watch, records show
In a motion requesting Allen's removal from suicide watch, his lawyers said that the restrictions amount to "violations of his rights under the Due Process Clause."
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Why Spirit's federal bailout hopes flopped
Alison Sider, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News 24/7 to share details on why the Spirit Airlines bailout deal didn't go through ahead of the airline shuttering early Saturday morning.
Justice Alito halts mail ban on mifepristone
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily restored the FDA rule that allows the abortion pill mifepristone to be prescribed online and sent by mail after a Louisiana appellate court blocked the 2023 rule on Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Cherie DeVaux on Golden Tempo's win
Cherie DeVaux, who became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner after Golden Tempo shocked the field on Saturday, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss making history and what's next for the colt.
What to know before the 2026 Met Gala
Guests are preparing for the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on Monday. CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman joins with more on what to expect.
Kentucky Derby fan in hospice gets final wish
Bob Weihe, an 89-year-old Kentucky Derby fan in hospice, had a wish to attend the race one more time. It would be his 80th Kentucky Derby in a row and a historic one. David Begnaud reports.