Army Staff Sgt. Sentenced in Afghan massacre
Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales showed no emotion when he was sentenced to life in prison for killing 16 Afghan civilians
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Magdalen laundries: Women confined in convents
Inside Ireland's Magdalen laundries women were virtual prisoners, condemned to a life of servitude, for perceived sins of the flesh
Extra: Missing Prison
Graca Machel, Nelson Mandela's wife, explains why her husband sometimes misses prison.
10/05/97: Suicide Bomber
In 1997, Bob Simon found Hassan Salameh, a Hamas terrorist mastermind in an Israeli prison, surprisingly candid about making the bombs and recruiting bombers that killed dozens of commuters.
Tortured
Ahmad Batebi was held in an Iranian prison and tortured for nine years. Hear about his horrifying experience.
Believing in Brian
Did Brian Banks' mother, Leomia Myers, ever doubt her son's innocence?
Torture In Iran
Ahmad Batebi tells CNN's Anderson Cooper, in his 1st U.S. television interview how he was tortured for 9 years in an Iranian prison and how he managed to escape.
Coach Carroll's surprising phone call
Why was Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll interested in Brian Banks, who hadn't played in 10 years?
Attorney: Pioneer Hotel was a "fire trap"
Edward Novak, lead defense attorney for Louis Taylor, describes what might have sparked the infamous 1970 blaze
Extra: Life on Robben Island
South African politician and political activist Ahmed Kathrada talks to Bob Simon about life on Robben Island and how the authorities looked after Nelson Mandela's well-being.
Fake Disney park scam lands Texas man in prison for 17 years
Thomas W. Lucas Jr. accused of defrauding hundreds of real estate investors out of about $20 million
Virginia teen gets more than 11 years for supporting ISIS
Ali Amin, 17, is believed to be the youngest person successfully prosecuted under the material support law
A special chair, for when Pope Francis visits prison
Philadelphia inmates are hand-crafting chair as gift for Sept. encounter behind bars
Arrests in alleged prison contraband drone plot
Officials say they uncovered a plot to use a drone to sneak contraband into Maryland maximum-security state prisons
Prison for dad who let teen drive in fatal crash
"Your desire to be the cool dad devastated an entire community," the mother of one of the three teens killed in the crash said in court
Is Teresa Giudice returning to "Real Housewives"?
Giudice leaves prison in December, will she return to "Housewives"?
Adrian Grenier on changing the criminal justice system
The "Entourage" actor is behind a new Indiegogo campaign to help raise funds for the documentary, "Survivor's Guide to Prison"
Inmate linked to 1971 escape attempt killed in prison riot
One of the infamous "San Quentin Six," which led a breakout attempt that left several people dead, was stabbed to death in a prison riot
Transgender inmate freed before federal hearing on surgery
The prisoner, seeking to have California pay for her sex reassignment surgery, was allowed parole last week
Inmate pleads guilty to raping Ariz. prison teacher
Jacob Harvey admitted to the January 2014 attack in a classroom at the state prison in Eyman, Ariz.
Prison bus with 50 inmates hits semi-truck in Arizona
Officials say there are several injures to both prisoners and the bus driver; semi-truck had rolled over on the interstate in the middle of the night
A final Madoff defendant gets prison time
77-year-old Irwin Lipkin, who pleaded guilty but was trying to avoid incarceration, will serve a six-month sentence
Suicide in U.S. jails spikes
A new Bureau of Justice statistics report examined 4,446 inmate deaths that occurred in 2013
Report: Inmate deaths on the rise
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics says deaths in state prisons and local jails increased for the third straight year in 2013
Drone drops drugs in Ohio prison yard, sparking inmate fight
Drone allegedly dropped a quarter of an ounce of heroin, over 2 ounces of marijuana and more than 5 ounces of tobacco
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-Iran standoff erupted in violence again as Project Freedom challenged Tehran's chokehold on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Watch Live: Pentagon gives Iran war update amid Strait of Hormuz escalation
U.S. Navy destroyers on Monday fended off a sustained barrage of Iranian missiles, attack drones and small boats as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
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Inside the effort to replace America's Minuteman III nuclear missiles
Hundreds of Minuteman III nuclear missile silos dot the landscape from Colorado up to the Canadian border, but a major transition is underway.
2 U.S. Navy destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz after dodging Iranian onslaught
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
1 missing U.S. soldier in Morocco was trying to save another, officials say
Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
SCOTUS lets redistricting ruling take effect immediately, sparking angry exchange
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
The U.S. debt now exceeds the country's GDP. Should we worry?
Federal debt held by the public now surpasses the total value of the nation's economic output. Here's why experts say that's a concern.
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Watch Live: Pentagon gives Iran war update amid Strait of Hormuz escalation
U.S. Navy destroyers on Monday fended off a sustained barrage of Iranian missiles, attack drones and small boats as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
From Truth Social to court: Groups challenging Trump get help from his posts
Judges in more than a dozen cases have cited social media posts by President Trump and members of his administration in decisions against the government.
The U.S. debt now exceeds the country's GDP. Should we worry?
Federal debt held by the public now surpasses the total value of the nation's economic output. Here's why experts say that's a concern.
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Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
The U.S. debt now exceeds the country's GDP. Should we worry?
Federal debt held by the public now surpasses the total value of the nation's economic output. Here's why experts say that's a concern.
How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost in 2026?
Tickets for Monday's Metropolitan Museum of Art event in New York City are into the six figures — if you get an invite.
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.
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Watch Live: Pentagon gives Iran war update amid Strait of Hormuz escalation
U.S. Navy destroyers on Monday fended off a sustained barrage of Iranian missiles, attack drones and small boats as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
From Truth Social to court: Groups challenging Trump get help from his posts
Judges in more than a dozen cases have cited social media posts by President Trump and members of his administration in decisions against the government.
Education Dept. probing all-women's Smith College for admitting trans women
The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women.
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Latest on apparent hantavirus cruise outbreak
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
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.
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U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at ex-London synagogue
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
Watch Live: Pentagon gives Iran war update amid Strait of Hormuz escalation
U.S. Navy destroyers on Monday fended off a sustained barrage of Iranian missiles, attack drones and small boats as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Spain to "welcome" hantavirus cruise ship as dead passenger's contacts traced
The World Health Organization says there may be some ongoing human-to-human transmission aboard the ship, as it prepares to medically evacuate two passengers.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-Iran standoff erupted in violence again as Project Freedom challenged Tehran's chokehold on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says
The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people, as the number of recent strikes continues to ramp up.
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Best 2026 Met Gala looks
Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night.
Celebrities arrive at Met Gala
The Met Gala got underway in New York City Monday night, but it wasn't without controversy. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively settle
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have reached a settlement in their legal battle over the making of "It Ends With Us." Details of the agreement have not yet been made public.
Controversy at 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala is facing controversy over its honorary chairs, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos. Adrianna Diaz reports.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
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Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
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.
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.
Almanac: May 3
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
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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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Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
Gunman shot near Washington Monument
The White House was on lockdown Monday afternoon after the Secret Service shot a gunman just blocks away near the Washington Monument. Nicole Sganga reports.
Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
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.
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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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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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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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Best 2026 Met Gala looks
Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night.
Breaking down the U.S. gerrymandering battle
Florida has become the latest state to approve a partisan gerrymandered congressional map. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has a look at the nationwide congressional redistricting moves.
5/4: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Fallout continues from Spirit Airlines' closure; new details on missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco.
5/4: CBS Evening News
Secret Service shoots gunman near Washington Monument; United flight was only 20 feet above New Jersey Turnpike when landing gear hit truck.
Update on suspect in D.C. press gala shooting
A federal judge on Monday criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he is being held. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.