Woman who posed as sick, wounded Marine gets nearly 6 years in prison
Sarah Jane Cavanaugh used her civilian position in the Department of Veterans Affairs to fraudulently access over $250,000 in benefits and aid meant for veterans.
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States try out new programs to prevent fatal highway wrong-way crashes
An increasing number of states are installing warning systems designed to curb the number of deadly wrong-way highway collisions.
The Station Nightclub Fire: Who's Responsible?
Club owners opened up to "48 Hours" for the first time after deadly fire killed 100. Contributor Jim Axelrod reports.
Sneak peek: The Station Nightclub Fire
Club owners opened up for the first time after deadly fire kills 100. "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports. Watch Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Here Comes the Sun: Guillermo del Toro
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his latest film "Pinocchio." Then, Faith Salie travels to Rhode Island to meet artist and designer David Bird, who creates sculptures out of acorns and other natural objects. "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Becorns: Whimsical creations sculpted from Nature
Rhode Island artist and toy designer David Bird was inspired to create fanciful, tiny sculptures out of acorns, sticks, ferns and feathers – art he has dubbed "Becorns" – which are attracting curious birds and wildlife (and plenty of humans, too). Correspondent Faith Salie reports.
Freshman becomes first woman to make Division I baseball roster
"For me, I always just wanted to play college baseball, no matter what division it was," said 18-year-old Olivia Pichardo.
Magaziner takes Rhode Island House seat
Democrat Seth Magaziner will win the race for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, CBS News projects. Republicans had been hopeful they could flip the seat red.
A look at close races ahead of midterms
Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with candidates in two surprisingly tight races ahead of the midterms on Tuesday.
Climate change measures on the line in the 2022 midterms
Three states have measures on their ballots that could have significant impact.
House races to watch in the 2022 midterms
There are just 5 days left until Election Day, with control of both houses of Congress at stake. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe takes a look at some races for the House of Representatives that could signal how the balance of power could shift.
GOP seeks to flip House seat in Rhode Island
Republican candidate Allan Fung is hoping to flip a House seat in Rhode Island. He spoke with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe on "Red and Blue" about his economic goals, whether he'd want an endorsement from former President Trump, and how he became a Republican.
Final round of primaries held Tuesday
The last round of primary elections of 2022 were held in three states on Tuesday. Among the key races being watched is the GOP Senate primary in New Hampshire. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss that plus the Senate campaign in Pennsylvania.
A glass orb treasure hunt on Block Island
Since 2012, visitors have scoured Block Island, off the coast of Rhode Island, in search of hidden treasure: hand-blown glass orbs. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks to glass artists Eben Horton and Jennifer Nauck, who create the delicate prizes, and joins other "orbivores" (orb hunters) on the prowl. (Originally broadcast on February 6, 2022.)
Ex-Georgetown coach sentenced to 2 1/2 years in college bribery scandal
Former Georgetown University tennis coach Gordon Ernst has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for his role in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal.
Remembering Ruby the rescue dog
Ruby, a rambunctious rescue dog, was in and out of a shelter before being adopted by the Rhode Island State Police. After being trained as a search and rescue dog, she made a life-saving and very serendipitous rescue.
Police dog featured in Netflix's "Rescued by Ruby" euthanized
Ruby was one of the first shelter dogs trained to serve with the Rhode Island State Police.
Woman charged with posing as wounded Marine Corps veteran
Cavanaugh falsely claimed she was being treated for lung cancer from exposure to burn pits in war zones and inhaling particulate matter from a bomb explosion, officials say.
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Watch Live: Biden and Trudeau hold press conference in Canada
The two leaders underscored the strong relationship between Canada and the United States in remarks before Parliament.
Watch Live: Plaintiff, Gwyneth Paltrow expected to testify in ski crash trial
The civil suit stems from a 2016 incident at Deer Valley Resort.
Florida teen gets life in prison for stabbing young classmate to death
The victim's sister, Alexis Bailey, began her statement by dropping 114 aqua-colored stone hearts into a jar — one for each stab wound her sister suffered.
House passes GOP bill to give parents more influence over schools
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the legislation faces a "dead end" in the Senate.
Trump attorney testifies before federal grand jury in documents probe
Evan Corcoran's appearance comes a day after another attorney for the former president confirmed he, too, testified in the special counsel's investigation.
New attack targets U.S. base in Syria after strikes on Iran-linked group
Hours after the U.S. conducted "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there was another attempted attack on a U.S. base in the region.
80% of receipts at major stores have "toxic" chemicals: study
Consumers should wash their hands after handling store receipts or simply not ask for one, ecological group advises.
Two things you should be asking your colonoscopist
Getting screened is the best way to reduce your risk of colon cancer. Here are two things to ask your doctor to make sure you get a thorough exam.
Video shows player throw punch following Women's NIT game
Video of the incident showed Jamirah Shutes' teammate quickly escorting her off the court while Elissa Brett's teammates checked on her.
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More than a third of U.S. adults are stressed out over money
Stubbornly high inflation and mounting debt are weighing on many people's finances — and their minds.
Trump 2020 press communications director to join pro-DeSantis super PAC
Erin Perrine is joining the "Never Back Down" super PAC supporting a DeSantis 2024 run, CBS News is first to report.
Large coyote injures 2 toddlers in separate attacks in Arizona
Neither child has been identified, but the department said that they were treated for minor injuries and then released.
Nevada lithium mine might doom rare wildflower, conservationists say
As the government inches towards a decision that could bolster electric car production, some conservationists argue extinction of the endangered plant isn't a fair price.
Video shows player throw punch following Women's NIT game
Video of the incident showed Jamirah Shutes' teammate quickly escorting her off the court while Elissa Brett's teammates checked on her.
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More than a third of U.S. adults are stressed out over money
Stubbornly high inflation and mounting debt are weighing on many people's finances — and their minds.
Panera Bread starts scanning customers' palms
The Amazon-made scanners will connect millions of loyalty customers' handprints to their Panera shopping history.
80% of receipts at major stores have "toxic" chemicals: study
Consumers should wash their hands after handling store receipts or simply not ask for one, ecological group advises.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Twitter ending old verification process in April
Twitter Blue subscribers will also have access to several new features on Twitter.
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Trump 2020 press communications director to join pro-DeSantis super PAC
Erin Perrine is joining the "Never Back Down" super PAC supporting a DeSantis 2024 run, CBS News is first to report.
Trump attorney testifies before federal grand jury in documents probe
Evan Corcoran's appearance comes a day after another attorney for the former president confirmed he, too, testified in the special counsel's investigation.
Watch Live: Biden and Trudeau hold press conference in Canada
The two leaders underscored the strong relationship between Canada and the United States in remarks before Parliament.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes Republican transgender measure
Beshear, a Democrat, has vetoed a sweeping Republican measure aimed at regulating the lives of transgender young people.
With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
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Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
3 deaths linked to recalled eye drops
Three people have died from a drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops. Manuel Bojorquez talks with one man who lost his sight following an infection.
Flesh-eating bacteria could increase with climate change
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
COVID left some with damaged immune response, study finds
Scientists found a "major reduction" in a part of T cell responses in people who were infected before being vaccinated.
California bill would ban foods with Red Dye No. 3, other chemicals
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
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Watch Live: Biden and Trudeau hold press conference in Canada
The two leaders underscored the strong relationship between Canada and the United States in remarks before Parliament.
Denmark asks Russia to help recover mystery object near gas pipeline
The Nord Stream pipelines are largely owned by Russia's Gazprom, which hasn't said yet whether it will join the effort to recover an object found near the damaged conduit.
"Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina to be released from prison
Rusesabagina is expected to be released on Saturday after his 25-year sentence was commuted by presidential order.
U.S. donors help to build "a new life" for orphans of the Ukraine war
Before Russia invaded, the "City of Goodness" was a shelter for women and children fleeing abuse, now it's home to hundreds of kids who need "a miracle."
With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Entertainment
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Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Police sue rapper Afroman for "humiliation" after he shared home raid video
The music video for Afroman's new song "Lemon Pound Cake" features video footage from an August 2022 raid on the rap artist's home and pokes fun at one officer's numerous looks at a cake that was on the counter.
Disney World raising minimum wage to $18 an hour by year-end
Labor pact will hike the pay of thousands of costumed performers, theatrical workers and other employees at the theme park.
Gisele Bündchen breaks silence on divorce from Tom Brady
Months after their divorce was announced, Gisele Bündchen spoke with Vanity Fair about her marriage to now-retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
Paltrow's attorneys ask about missing GoPro video of 2016 ski crash
The trial took on an increasingly personal note Thursday when the plaintiff's daughter and a neuropsychologist testified about his declining health.
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Could canceling subscriptions be made easier?
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that could make canceling a subscription service or product as easy as it was to sign up. Axios technology reporter Ashley Gold joined Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to discuss.
With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
TikTok hearing "could not have gone any worse" for app, FCC commissioner says
"I've never seen anything like that," Brendan Carr said on "CBS Mornings."
TikTok CEO faces bipartisan questioning
Democrats and Republicans were united in their grilling of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at a House hearing Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the security concerns surrounding the social media platform.
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Nevada lithium mine might doom rare wildflower, conservationists say
As the government inches towards a decision that could bolster electric car production, some conservationists argue extinction of the endangered plant isn't a fair price.
Flesh-eating bacteria could increase with climate change
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
COVID left some with damaged immune response, study finds
Scientists found a "major reduction" in a part of T cell responses in people who were infected before being vaccinated.
New "giant" trapdoor spider species discovered in Australia
Researchers have called it a "big, beautiful species."
Inside the largely unregulated market for bodies donated to science
Every year, an estimated 20,000 people donate their bodies to science for the purpose of medical research and education. But unlike organ donation, these body parts can be bought and sold for profit.
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Former U.S. Marshal convicted in twisted "rape fantasy" plot
Ian R. Diaz plotted to frame his former fiancee for stalking his new wife because he was "so hell-bent on punishing her after their relationship dissolved," according to a 2018 civil lawsuit.
Dentist charged in wife's poisoning death
Colorado dentist James Craig has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly poisoning his wife's protein shakes with arsenic and cyanide. CBS Colorado reporter Jeff Todd joins Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano with more on the case.
Florida teen gets life in prison for stabbing young classmate to death
The victim's sister, Alexis Bailey, began her statement by dropping 114 aqua-colored stone hearts into a jar — one for each stab wound her sister suffered.
DNA tests identify murder victim found inside crate in 1980 as Chicago man
An autopsy showed the man had been shot several times and his body had been in the water for about two weeks, the coroner's office said.
Police sue rapper Afroman for "humiliation" after he shared home raid video
The music video for Afroman's new song "Lemon Pound Cake" features video footage from an August 2022 raid on the rap artist's home and pokes fun at one officer's numerous looks at a cake that was on the counter.
Space
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New Shepard launch abort blamed on engine nozzle failure, Blue Origin says
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
3D printed rocket blasts off but fails to reach orbit on maiden flight
While the Terran 1 rocket didn't reach orbit, builder Relativity Space says it achieved major objectives.
Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
Five planets will align across the night sky near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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Body Brokers | CBS Reports
In this eye-opening documentary, CBS Reports goes inside the $100 million market where bodies donated to science are bought and sold for profit.
Charles Barkley | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday, as the NCAA Tournament continues, Jon Wertheim profiles NBA Hall of Famer and, perhaps more recognizably, colorful TV basketball commentator Charles Barkley.
Dentist charged in wife's poisoning death
Colorado dentist James Craig has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly poisoning his wife's protein shakes with arsenic and cyanide. CBS Colorado reporter Jeff Todd joins Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano with more on the case.
Duck serves as man's "support animal"
Gertrude the Crested Pekin duck serves as a support animal for 83-year-old Ernie Taylor from Butler, Pennsylvania. Taylor's family has a duck and goose rescue with about 90 animals, but Gertrude is special and lives in the house. While she's not an official support animal, she does a lot with Taylor, including going to the store with him.
Man breaks world record with Disneyland trips
Jeff Reitz started going to Disneyland every day in 2012 — and he kept going back for more than eight years. Even though he had to stop in 2020, Reitz still set a record, and was recently recognized by Guinness Book of World records for his dedication to the park.