Killer identified in Massachusetts "Lady of the Dunes" cold case
Nearly 50 years after the "Lady of the Dunes" was found dead in Massachusetts, police have identified the murderer as her husband.
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5th group of hostages released after Israel, Hamas extend cease-fire
Twelve more hostages who were held in Gaza were released on Tuesday, according to the Red Cross and the IDF, as a temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued into a fifth day.
1 confirmed dead in U.S. military aircraft crash off Japanese island
A U.S. military Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean near the Japanese island of Yakushima with 6 people on board, and the coast guard says at least one was killed.
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, still below pre-pandemic levels
The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said Wednesday.
3 people dead, 1 hospitalized after explosion at Ohio auto shop
A witness told CBS affiliate WKRC that the explosion felt like "an earthquake."
National Christmas Tree toppled by strong winds near White House
Heavy winds on Tuesday afternoon knocked down the National Christmas Tree outside the White House. It was upright again a few hours later, the National Park Service said.
Ohio police clear 8 officers in shooting death of Jayland Walker
Akron police chief Steve Mylett wrote in an internal review that the shooting of 25-year-old Black man Jayland Walker in June 2022, "while certainly tragic," was "objectively reasonable."
Yoga guru held in France on suspicion of sexually exploiting followers
A man identified as international yoga guru Gregorian Bivolaru is accused of exploiting followers and is facing charges of trafficking, kidnap and rape in France.
Rare gigantic rat caught on camera for first time
Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.
Wu-Tang Clan members open up about the group 30 years after debut album
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
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3 people dead, 1 hospitalized after explosion at Ohio auto shop
A witness told CBS affiliate WKRC that the explosion felt like "an earthquake."
U.S. life expectancy rose last year, still below pre-pandemic levels
The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said.
S.C. men face hate crime charges for allegedly targeting Hispanic shoppers
Two South Carolina men were indicted on federal hate crime charges in connection with robberies targeting Hispanic customers outside gas stations and a Mexican grocery store.
Ex-WWE star "Sunny" Sytch gets 17 years in prison for DUI crash
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch said she felt remorse and regret "deep in my soul" for killing Julian LaFrancis Lasseter of Daytona Beach.
Pastor disciplined after NYC church used for provocative music video
In the video for "Feather," Sabrina Carpenter is in several scenarios with men who behave badly, and then die in grisly ways.
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Here's how much more you need to spend to maintain your living standard
Compared with 2021, the typical household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain their standard of living, analysis shows.
Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger dies at 99
Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway could not have been built without Munger's "inspiration" and "wisdom."
Sports Illustrated owner denies using AI, fake writers to produce stories
Famed sports content publisher used artificial intelligence to write stories under fake author bylines, report claims.
Tesla releases the Cybertruck this week. Here's what to know.
The Cybertruck arrives at a time when automakers are lowering the price of their EVs to appeal to more buyers.
Shein's IPO could raise billions. Here's what to know.
A stock sale "will shine a spotlight on the business model and financials" of the fast-fashion giant about which little is known, said one analyst.
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NYC Mayor Adams: Top fundraiser reassigned after FBI raid
Twenty-five-year-old Brianna Suggs is no longer raising money for his re-election bid.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments to clarify abortion ban
Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby said the job of the court is to "decide cases," and not to "elaborate and expand laws in order to make them easier to understand or enforce."
Paul Whelan attacked by fellow prisoner at Russian labor camp, family says
Paul Whelan's family said a fellow prisoner hit him in the face and broke his glasses after he asked him to move out of the way.
Network founded by Koch brothers endorses Nikki Haley for president
Americans for Prosperity Action plans to spend millions to try to unite Republicans behind Nikki Haley's presidential bid.
Sherrod Brown focuses on abortion access in Ohio Senate reelection race
"I support abortion access for all women," Brown said in a recent text to voters, adding that his three GOP opponents "would overturn the will of Ohioans by voting for a national abortion ban."
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U.S. life expectancy rose last year, still below pre-pandemic levels
The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said.
Ransomware attack affects U.S. hospitals
A ransomware attack on a national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has affected patients and facilities. Ardent Health Services said it took its network offline as a protective measure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
"Zoom fatigue" may affect the brain and heart, study finds
Get drained from Zoom meetings? You're not alone — and a recent study showed video calls can prompt physical signs of stress in the body. Here's how to avoid "Zoom fatigue."
Surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China swamping hospitals
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
How to talk to kids about puberty
Pediatrician Cara Natterson and puberty expert Vanessa Kroll Bennett join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their book "This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained." They explain how puberty has evolved over the last few decades and the modern challenges today's tweens and teens face. In the book, Natterson and Kroll Bennett offer scientific explanations and provide advice on talking to kids about these complex topics.
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Rare gigantic rat caught on camera for first time
Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.
"New evidence" proves shipwreck is Captain Cook's boat, museum says
New evidence was "critical to the identification of the wreck" of the Endeavour, the Australian National Maritime Museum said.
Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
Yoga guru held in France on suspicion of sexually exploiting followers
A man identified as international yoga guru Gregorian Bivolaru is accused of exploiting followers and is facing charges of trafficking, kidnap and rape in France.
1 confirmed dead in U.S. military aircraft crash off Japanese island
A U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean near the Japanese island of Yakushima with 8 people onboard, and at least 1 was killed.
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Wu-Tang Clan members open up about the group 30 years after debut album
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
Wu-Tang Clan on 50 years of hip-hop
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sat down with Wu-Tang Clan members the RZA and Young Dirty Bastard to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
Mark Cuban says he's leaving "Shark Tank" after one more season
Cuban has appeared on "Shark Tank" since 2011 as a permanent investor, or "shark."
Kurt and Wyatt Russell talk working together
Actor Kurt Russell and his son, actor Wyatt Russell, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new sci-fi show "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters."
Say She She's unique "discodelic" sound
CBS News' Anthony Mason talks to Say She She, a disco-inspired soul trio made up of Sabrina Mileo Cunningham, Piya Malik and Nya Gazelle Brown. They share their special origin story and how they shaped their unique sound, and get a surprise from one of their music heroes: Nile Rodgers of Chic.
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Ransomware attack affects U.S. hospitals
A ransomware attack on a national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has affected patients and facilities. Ardent Health Services said it took its network offline as a protective measure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Google to start deleting inactive accounts
Starting this week, Google will be deleting inactive accounts as part of its updated security policy. Betty Lin-Fisher, a consumer news reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to talk about the purge.
Amazon using AI to help with delivery
Amazon says its 2023 Black Friday sales were the highest in the company's history. Amazon executive Beryl Tomay joins CBS News to discuss how artificial intelligence and robots are helping get packages to your doorstep.
How AI is changing breast cancer screenings
Some doctors are using AI to assist in reading mammograms and breast sonograms. According to a recent study, doctors who use AI can detect up to 20% more cancers. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook takes a look at how the new tool can help save lives.
Cyber Monday shipping gets boost from AI
Americans spent a record amount shopping over Thanksgiving weekend, which means a difficult road ahead to ship all those items. Kris Van Cleave looks at how AI is being used to help streamline the process.
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Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
What to know about the COP28 climate summit
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
COP28 climate summit: Who's going, who's not, and will it matter?
The global U.N. climate summit known as COP28 gets underway this week in Dubai. Here's what to know — and why it matters.
World's largest iceberg is "on the move" for first time in 37 years
The iceberg, which once hosted a Soviet research station, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986, but then became grounded in the Weddell Sea.
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Ex-WWE star "Sunny" Sytch gets 17 years in prison for DUI crash
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch said she felt remorse and regret "deep in my soul" for killing Julian LaFrancis Lasseter of Daytona Beach.
Yoga guru held in France on suspicion of sexually exploiting followers
A man identified as international yoga guru Gregorian Bivolaru is accused of exploiting followers and is facing charges of trafficking, kidnap and rape in France.
Alex Murdaugh sentenced to another 27 years for financial crimes
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced for stealing $12 million from his clients and family law firm, in addition to the life sentence he is serving for the murders of his wife and son.
Note found in girl's bedroom outlined plan to kill trans teen, U.K. court told
Brianna Ghey was stabbed 28 times in the head, neck, back and chest in a park in northwest England earlier this year.
Vermont shooting investigated as hate crime
The man accused of shooting three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett is tracking the investigation and has more on the case.
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Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship rocket but test flight falls short
Seven months after a catastrophic failure, SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, but once again ran into problems.
SpaceX to launch second Starship test flight
The most powerful rocket ever built is set to attempt its second test flight Saturday. The FAA has cleared SpaceX's Starship for launch. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood examines what sets the rocket apart from other recent launches.
How to view the Leonids meteor shower this week
The Leonid meteor showers are fast – streaking by at 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Still, some stargazers can see them at their peak this week.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Day 3 of 12 days of CBS Mornings Deals
Lifestyle expert Elizabeth Werner joins us on Day 3 of CBS Mornings Deals' special "12 Days of Gifting." We're highlighting products with discounts of up to 70% off, just in time for the holidays. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Group works for preserve quiet places
In our "Rebuilding America" series on "CBS Mornings," we explore the concept of silence and the risk of it becoming extinct due to a rise in noise pollution. CBS News' Nancy Chen met up with two sound engineers to learn about their mission to find and preserve the few quiet places that exist around the world.
Wu-Tang Clan on 50 years of hip-hop
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sat down with Wu-Tang Clan members the RZA and Young Dirty Bastard to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
Jonathan Majors' trial to begin Wednesday
Actor Jonathan Majors' trial for domestic violence charges is set to begin Wednesday. Majors is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend during an incident in March. He's denied the allegations. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
CDC: New COVID variant cases triple in 2 weeks
New cases of the latest COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 have tripled in the last two weeks, according to the Center for Disease Control. Most cases have been identified in New York and New Jersey. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBS News to discuss the variant.