Why was Crosley Green ordered back to prison?
Green, who spent nearly half his life in prison for a murder he says he didn't commit, was released from prison in 2021.
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4 Las Vegas teens plead guilty in classmate's deadly beating
Four Las Vegas teenagers have pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal beating of their high school classmate as part of a deal with prosecutors that kept them from being tried as adults.
Almost 130 killed in attempted prison escape in Congo, authorities say
Officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say at least 129 people were killed, mostly in a stampede, during an attempted prison escape in Kinshasa.
Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on enjoying life nearly since prison swap release
On Aug. 1, after a historically complex and monthslong negotiation that involved six countries, Alsu Kurmasheva was among the three American citizens released from Russian prison.
Florida executes man convicted of 1994 killing of college student in national forest
A Florida man convicted of killing a college freshman and raping the murder victim's older sister while the siblings camped in a national forest 30 years ago was executed Thursday.
Electric chair tested and firing squad prepared in South Carolina
South Carolina's prisons director said the state is ready to execute an inmate next month by either electrocution, firing squad or lethal injection.
Inmates kill prison guards at Russia prison, hold hostages
Videos showed the alleged attackers claiming support for the suspects arrested in the terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall that left 145 people dead.
Derek Chauvin transferred to Texas prison following stabbing incident
The ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has been transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility.
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U.S., Russia prisoner swap secures the release of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others.
WSJ bureau chief on prisoner swap
Thursday's prisoner swap with Russia is the largest of its kind since the Cold War. The deal ends more than a year-long nightmare for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Ann Simmons, Moscow bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, joins "America Decides" to reflect on her colleague's release.
Christopher Dunn freed from prison after murder conviction overturned
A Missouri man is free after 34 years behind bars since his murder conviction was overturned despite the state attorney general's efforts to keep him there.
3 inmates killed, 9 injured in "altercation" at maximum-security prison
Ely State Prison is the only maximum-security prison in Nevada and holds some of the state's death row inmates.
Russia sentences another U.S. journalist to prison after closed trial
A court in Russia has sentenced journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, a dual U.S.-Russian national, to prison after a completely closed trial.
Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison is free
Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
Marine accused of using Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Ex-U.S. paratrooper and rock musician gets 13 years in Russian prison
Michael Travis Leake, who fronted Moscow-based rock band Lovi Noch, was detained in June 2023.
Assange to plead guilty to violating Espionage Act
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty to one count of violating the Espionage Act. Assange is not expected to spend time incarcerated in the U.S. as he will be credited with time served in a U.K. prison. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
California implementing rehabilitative programs in state prisons
California is making bold moves to change its state prisons.
L.A. woman Ksenia Karelina on trial in Russia over small Ukraine donation
U.S.-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina faces a possible life prison sentence if she's convicted of treason for donating to a U.S.-based Ukraine charity.
Georgia father freed from prison 10 years after toddler died in hot car
Justin Ross Harris was freed on Father's Day from the Macon State Prison a decade after his 22-month-old son Cooper died, records show.
Inside the Bureau of Prisons, a federal agency in crisis
60 Minutes went inside a federal women's prison where inmates had a message for the crisis-plagued Bureau of Prisons: "Fix it." Cecilia Vega reports.
Examining possible sentences for Hunter Biden
A federal judge will decide whether Hunter Biden should be sentenced to prison. The three felony counts he was convicted on carry up to 25 years behind bars. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins to discuss a possible sentence.
Wisconsin warden, 8 staff members charged following probes into inmate deaths
The warden of a maximum-security Wisconsin prison and eight members of his staff have been charged following investigations into the deaths of four inmates at the troubled facility over the past year.
Gang members at Guatemala prison had call center, crocodiles
Gang members at the prison nicknamed "El Infiernito" enjoyed access to such luxuries as TV sets and fridges.
Survivors' Network, Pleistocene Park, The Rock
Parents of a 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting victim travel the country to help others impacted by mass shootings; then, Siberia's Pleistocene Park: Bringing back pieces of the Ice Age to combat climate change; and, a German-style program at a Connecticut maximum security prison emphasizes rehab for inmates
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
"I've never seen such heroism": First responders ran into nursing home after blast
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Trump plows ahead with construction plans as preservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Body of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard found, mother arrested
Authorities said Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area outside of Cainville, Utah, and her mother was arrested Tuesday morning.
H-1B visa lottery system being replaced as DHS shifts priorities
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas tradition. See the live map.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
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California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
First responders who ran into nursing home after explosion praised as heroes
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Judge blocks Trump from stripping security clearance from attorney for now
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
1 staff member, 1 resident killed in explosions at Pa. nursing home
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
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We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
U.S. says China's chip policies are unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
H-1B visa lottery system being replaced as DHS shifts priorities
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
What's open on Christmas Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
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Judge blocks Trump from stripping security clearance from attorney for now
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
Poll: Spending time with family is what Americans like most about the holidays
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
U.S. says China's chip policies are unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
H-1B visa lottery system being replaced as DHS shifts priorities
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
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Investigators probe plane crash in Turkey that killed Libyan military officials
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Ukraine peace plan might include demilitarized zones, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
3 die in explosion in area of Moscow where car bomb killed a general Monday
Three people, including two police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said, days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away.
Louvre adds security bars to window used by jewel thieves
Maintenance workers secured metal bars over the window thieves used to break into the Louvre in October.
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NYT movie critic breaks down top 2025 movies
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
Small Oklahoma town pays homage to leg lamp
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland on new comedy "Tinsel Town"
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
A look at "The Artist" murder mystery series
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
Officials: Melodee Buzzard's body recovered
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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West Coast storm disrupting holiday travel
There have been more than 1,700 flight delays in the U.S. so far Wednesday, according to FlightAware. That's due in part to a major storm hitting the West Coast. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
WSJ: Staffers leaving Heritage Foundation
More than a dozen staffers have left the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation for a nonprofit founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, the Wall Street Journal reports. The internal blowup was sparked by foundation president Kevin Roberts defending Tucker Carlson's interview of white nationalist commentator Nick Fuentes.
Ukraine signals peace plan progress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has agreed to most of the United States' 20-point plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine, but control of the Donbas region remains a sticking point. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Marking 20 years of "The Elf on the Shelf"
2025 marks a milestone for a Christmas book that sparked a holiday tradition for millions of families: Elf on the Shelf is 20 years old. The first book about the beloved and sometimes mischievous character was published along with the elf doll in 2005. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more.
Inherent contempt charges over Epstein files
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna announced late Tuesday that they are bringing inherent contempt charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more details.