R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
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Private prison operator faces lawsuit after inmate is killed a day before release
CoreCivic could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of new federal contracts under President Trump. CBS News took a look at safety records at its prisons in Tennessee.
Police recapture Arkansas escapee
Authorities in Arkansas have captured a convicted killer and former police chief who escaped from prison nearly two weeks ago. Grant Hardin, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," had been serving a combined 80 years in prison for two separate murder and rape convictions.
"Devil in the Ozarks" has likely fled Arkansas, investigators say
A criminal complaint filed in federal court in Little Rock suggests Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," has fled Arkansas.
Over 200 Pakistani inmates escape from prison
More than 200 inmates escaped from a prison and at least one was killed in a shootout in Karachi, Pakistan, after they were temporarily moved out of their cells due to earthquake tremors, officials said Tuesday. The provincial law minister told reporters the inmates were allowed into a courtyard and there was "panic" because of the tremors. A group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled. A senior police official said 216 inmates fled the prison, and 78 had been recaptured. None of those who escaped were convicted or facing trial as militants.
Private prison death sparks lawsuit
The largest operator of for-profit prisons in the U.S. could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of new federal contracts. In recent years, the company has faced multiple lawsuits. Skyler Henry reports.
Friends, family of New Orleans fugitives arrested for aiding jail escape
The 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail in mid-May received help from at least 15 people, many of them friends and family.
Inmate who escaped Louisiana jail a second time has been captured
Authorities said Tra'Von Johnson, 22, who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail about a year ago, had accomplished the same feat again.
Former inmates train as truckers
For people who have served time, being released from prison is just the start of the road back. Tom Hanson has the story of a program that matches former prisoners with an industry in need of workers.
Michigan woman gets life again for 2007 death of husband
A Michigan woman accused of setting her husband on fire then driving a van over his burning body has been sentenced again to life in prison.
Firing squad death was "prolonged" after bullets missed target, doctor says
A pathologist hired by death row inmates' attorneys says a South Carolina man executed by firing squad was conscious and likely in extreme pain for up to a minute.
N.Y. corrections officer pleads guilty in beating death of Robert Brooks
A New York correction officer pleaded guilty Monday in the beating death of Robert Brooks.
Trump says he's directing that Alcatraz prison be rebuilt and reopened
Alcatraz, a notorious former prison on an island in San Francisco Bay, once housed some famous gangsters like Al Capone and George "Machine-Gun" Kelly.
5 Virginia prison guards injured by inmates accused of being MS-13 members
Prison officials in Virginia say five guards have been injured in an attack by inmates who are MS-13 gang members.
Idaho must let execution witnesses watch lethal drug process, judge says
Three news outlets sued Idaho's prison director, arguing that key steps of the lethal injection process were being unconstitutionally hidden from public view.
Tufts student detained in Louisiana is denied bond, lawyers say
Lawyers for Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University graduate student, said she was denied bond by an immigration judge.
Russia convicts 4 journalists accused of working for Alexei Navalny
A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
U.S. dual national jailed in Russia returns
A U.S. Russian dual citizen, held in a Russian prison for more than a year, is back in the U.S. Friday. Ksenia Karelina was greeted by her fiancé, a few friends and White House officials after her plane landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
Florida to charge man already jailed for attempted Trump assassination
Florida's attorney general said Ryan Routh will face additional state terrorism and attempted murder charges.
South Carolina is set to execute another inmate by firing squad
The first firing squad execution in over 15 years was carried out last month. It provides a glimpse into how such executions may go.
Documentarian goes inside El Salvador prison
A controversial prison in El Salvador, commonly known as CECOT, is gaining renewed attention in the U.S. after the Trump administration deported hundreds of migrants there. A new documentary provides an inside look at the facility holding criminals, terrorists and potentially innocent people. Filmmaker Ruhi Çenet joins "America Decides" to discuss what he saw.
Federal judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is "unconstitutional"
A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don't have air conditioning is "plainly unconstitutional."
Florida man executed for killings of 8-year-old girl, grandmother
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs has been executed.
Woman pleads guilty to selling and mailing drug-soaked papers
The recipients of the drug-soaked papers would not have been able to feel the drug's effects through the paper, an expert said.
Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges
Private consultant Jonathan Franks said that additional Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait later.
Iran-Israel war enters second week with more strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any military action by the U.S. in the escalating war with Israel would be "very, very dangerous for everybody."
Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil released from ICE detention
Mahmoud Khalil exited an ICE facility late Friday, after months in detention.
Vance, in L.A., calls Sen. Alex Padilla "José Padilla"
Vice President JD Vance criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles on Friday, and referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as "José Padilla."
Trump hints at "deal" with Harvard — as judge lets Harvard keep enrolling foreign students
Harvard can continue hosting foreign students, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Trump on DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Iran assessment: "She's wrong"
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Trump says "maybe" he'll try to fire Fed chief Jerome Powell
President Trump entertained the idea of firing Jerome Powell on Friday, a legally untested and contentious move.
Diplomacy's "last shot" to de-escalate Israel-Iran conflict
There's a narrow window to bring the Israel-Iran conflict to an end before President Trump decides whether to involve the U.S. in the Israeli offensive.
Appeals court rules Louisiana's Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
Dodgers to donate $1 million to help immigrant families impacted by ICE operations
Fans protested at Dodger Stadium after the team said ICE agents tried to enter the stadium's parking lot Thursday morning.
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Tesla to debut robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
Appeals court rules Louisiana's Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
Brother-in-law of cartel kingpin "El Mencho" sentenced to 30 years in U.S. prison
José González Valencia, brother-in-law of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as "El Mencho," was sentenced Friday to 30 years in U.S. federal prison following his 2017 arrest.
Kroger says it will close 60 stores over the next 18 months
Kroger said all employees at the affected stores will be offered jobs at other locations.
Trump on DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Iran assessment: "She's wrong"
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
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Trump says "maybe" he'll try to fire Fed chief Jerome Powell
President Trump entertained the idea of firing Jerome Powell on Friday, a legally untested and contentious move.
Tesla to debut robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
Kroger says it will close 60 stores over the next 18 months
Kroger said all employees at the affected stores will be offered jobs at other locations.
Meta and Oakley pair up to launch new AI glasses
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
U.S. home sale prices reach record of almost $400,000, report finds
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
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Trump says "maybe" he'll try to fire Fed chief Jerome Powell
President Trump entertained the idea of firing Jerome Powell on Friday, a legally untested and contentious move.
Appeals court rules Louisiana's Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
Trump on DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Iran assessment: "She's wrong"
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Trump hints at "deal" with Harvard — as judge lets Harvard keep enrolling foreign students
Harvard can continue hosting foreign students, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Diplomacy's "last shot" to de-escalate Israel-Iran conflict
There's a narrow window to bring the Israel-Iran conflict to an end before President Trump decides whether to involve the U.S. in the Israeli offensive.
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After her heart started to fail, a first-of-its-kind surgery saved her life
Sue Baker was told that she had two options after her heart started to fail after years of intervention: Enter palliative care, or try an experimental surgery.
CDC reports jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking
A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.
Kids' cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
U.S. plans to combat "man-eater" screwworms with a facility of flies
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
AstroAI recalls minifridges that caused $360,000 in property damages
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
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Iran-Israel war enters second week with more strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any military action by the U.S. in the escalating war with Israel would be "very, very dangerous for everybody."
Trump on DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Iran assessment: "She's wrong"
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Diplomacy's "last shot" to de-escalate Israel-Iran conflict
There's a narrow window to bring the Israel-Iran conflict to an end before President Trump decides whether to involve the U.S. in the Israeli offensive.
Iranian strike in Israel injures at least 23, emergency officials say
The week of war has seen at least 24 people killed in Israel and at least 657 in Iran, officials and activists say.
Car driving down Spanish Steps in Rome caught on video by hotel worker
Police in Rome said the driver in his 80s was at a loss to explain how he had wound up driving down the famed Spanish Steps.
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Grace Potter performs "Paris"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Paris."
Grace Potter performs "Medicine"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Medicine."
Grace Potter performs "Before the Sky Falls"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter has had a successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released -— until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Before the Sky Falls."
Lukas Nelson on new album, "American Romance"
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson releases his solo album "American Romance" and opens up to Anthony Mason about the personal journey that inspired him to step away from his father Willie Nelson's tour and his band Promise of the Real.
Larry Charles opens up in new memoir
In his new memoir "Comedy Samurai," legendary writer and director Larry Charles opens up about working behind the scenes of some of TV and film's most daring comedies, from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to "Entourage."
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AI's human imitation brings dangers
"Godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio said concerns about the technology are not just about it taking jobs, but also the risks of training it to imitate humans. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram has more on its "sociopathic tendencies."
Amazon CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
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.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
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Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
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Brother-in-law of cartel kingpin "El Mencho" sentenced to 30 years in U.S. prison
José González Valencia, brother-in-law of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as "El Mencho," was sentenced Friday to 30 years in U.S. federal prison following his 2017 arrest.
Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor
More details are emerging about a man's apparent attempt to enter Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home. CBS News' Nicole Vadles reports.
More on Combs' former assistant's testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant, Brendan Paul, testified Friday in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial. He is expected to be one of the prosecutors' final witnesses. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest details.
Boelter was "prepper" who gave wife "bailout plan," affidavit states
Recently unsealed court documents shed more light on the mindset and actions of the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
Combs' former assistant testifies
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant, Brendan Paul, is expected to be one of the prosecution's final witnesses in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
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Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
See NASA's image of an intense X-class solar flare
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
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A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Grace Potter performs "Paris"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Paris."
Grace Potter performs "Medicine"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Medicine."
Grace Potter performs "Before the Sky Falls"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter has had a successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released -— until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Before the Sky Falls."
Dangerous heat wave to sweep the U.S.
On the first day of summer, authorities are warning about a dangerous heat wave that will affect much of the country. Triple-digit temperatures are set to break records. The heat will rise this weekend and last through the week.
The Dish: Sal Tang's
In the traditionally Italian-American neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, two well-known men in the New York food scene are trying something new. Sal Lamboglia and Wilson Tang's newest establishment features Cantonese flavors and old-school decor.