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Criminal exploitation normally associated with foreign countries affects a surprisingly large number of American kids - and the problem is getting worse. Ines Novacic reports.
Private investigator Joe Mazzilli revisits the location of a traumatic case.
Joe Mazzilli of The Runaway Squad talks about his start in the NYPD.
Sex trafficking charges and another alleged victim were added to a superseding indictment returned Monday in the criminal case against financier Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend.
A woman who became a victim of sex trafficking at 15 tells Laurie Segall Facebook should be held responsible. See the story on 60 Minutes+, now streaming on Paramount+.
A woman who became a victim of sex trafficking at 15 tells Laurie Segall Facebook should be held responsible. See the story on 60 Minutes+, now streaming on Paramount+.
His arrest comes after U.S. federal authorities raided Nygard's Manhattan offices earlier this year.
Sex trafficking has escalated exponentially in Nigeria over the last decade with tens of thousands of young women and girls either getting lured or forced into sex slavery. "Oloture," a recent Netflix movie, follows the story of a young female journalist who goes undercover as a prostitute to expose a human trafficking syndicate. Mo Abudu, CEO and president of EbonyLife Media and EbonyLife Place and executive producer of the film, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Keith Raniere, the former leader of the alleged cult NXIVM, was sentenced to 120 years in prison. Fifteen of his victims spoke during his sentencing. Nikki Battiste has been following this story and was in the courthouse for the sentencing.
It was a shocking story when it made headlines in April — an alleged cult leader and former network TV star arrested on sex trafficking charges. Now, the inside story of the organization is being told for the first time in the cover story of this Sunday's New York Times Magazine. Author Vanessa Grigoriadis, who was granted exclusive access to the group shortly before federal indictments were issued, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the charismatic leader of the NXIVM cult.
The FBI and Department of Justice have opened an investigation into the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein in his New York jail cell. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN AM to discuss the fallout and what this means for his accusers and possible co-conspirators.
The Jeffrey Epstein case has brought new attention to sex trafficking victims and how abusers can evade police and the court system. Elizabeth Melendez Fisher is the CEO and co-founder of Selah Freedom, a non-profit that works with law enforcement and the court system to help victims of sex trafficking. She joined CBSN AM to discuss her work in Sarasota, Florida, including re-training officers to spot victims.
The charges against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft are bringing attention to the problems surrounding sex trafficking. Dr. Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco, author of "Hidden in Plain Sight," joins CBSN AM to discuss the difference between sex trafficking and prostitution, and what Congress could do to fight it.
The 13-year-old victim was beaten twice with a baseball bat, and was abused by several members and associates of MS-13 over nearly two months.
Charges against Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein gained worldwide attention, but some of the ways the allegations are frequently described may do even more harm to the victims. Gen by Medium senior writer Andrea Gonzalez-Ramirez joins CBSN to explain how the media's language serves to undermine the seriousness of the allegations.
Twitter is removing thousands of accounts linked to QAnon, a conspiracy theory group that has been spreading disinformation and harassing people online. QAnon followers, often seen at Trump rallies, believe in conspiracy theories about global child sex trafficking and so-called Deep State efforts to take down the president. They recently organized to harass actress and model Chrissy Teigen after linking her, without evidence, to Jeffrey Epstein.
In 2016, best-selling author James Patterson wrote a book investigating recently arrested financier Jeffrey Epstein. Patterson spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about his book now that Epstein is facing new charges for sex trafficking.
The woman accused of recruiting and abusing underage girls involved in Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring is set to face a judge in New York federal court next week. Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested and charged Thursday. Human trafficking expert and author of "Hidden in Plain Sight," Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco, joins CBSN to explain the latest.
Department of Justice files formal request under mutual legal assistance treaty for Queen Elizabeth's son to face questions.
U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue addressed the media Wednesday after NXIVM leader Keith Raniere was convicted on all counts in a New York sex trafficking case. Donoghue called Raniere a "con man."
Investment manager Jeffrey Epstein was arrested Saturday in New York on federal charges related to sex trafficking. The financier has long been accused of sexually abusing underage girls, and in 2007, he pleaded guilty to two prostitution counts in a Florida court as part of a controversial deal to avoid federal charges. CBS Miami's Jim Defede joins CBSN's Dana Jacobson with more.
Prosecutors are urging more women to come forward and accuse Jeffrey Epstein, the well-connected billionaire financier charged with sexually abusing underage girls. The 66-year-old is charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy. He pleaded not guilty Monday in New York City, 11 years after accepting a secret plea bargain for similar charges in Florida. Mola Lenghi reports.
Billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein is behind bars for underage sex trafficking charges. His lawyers say it's illegal double jeopardy because of a controversial plea bargain more than a decade ago. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss that 2008 plea deal and now-Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's role in keeping it under wraps.
Sex trafficking expert Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco joined CBSN to discuss why the U.S. struggles to prevent trafficking from happening. From police training to prosecutions, Mehlman-Orozco explains why the system is failing victims and why she believes "we've all encountered a sex trafficking victim."
Federal prosecutors are continuing to build their case against Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex-trafficking ring. He has pleaded not guilty to several sex crimes. He's accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls as young as 14. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joined CBSN with a closer look at the case.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony officially kicks off the Milano-Cortina Games with performances, the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
Ed Smart, the father of Elizabeth Smart, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and gave advice to the missing mother's family.
Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Friday in the state's case against him for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Investigators believe the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, the sheriff said.
Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, officials said Friday.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, officials said Friday.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday that quadruples the amount of beef imported into the U.S. from Argentina.
Ed Smart, the father of Elizabeth Smart, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and gave advice to the missing mother's family.
Eager to attend this year's Super Bowl? Be prepared to pay four figures for the ticket alone — and those are the cheap seats.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday that quadruples the amount of beef imported into the U.S. from Argentina.
Eager to attend this year's Super Bowl? Be prepared to pay four figures for the ticket alone — and those are the cheap seats.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Super Bowl LX will feature an ad to promote Trump Accounts, a new investment plan to help eligible families save money for their kids.
Poll on the economy and opportunity finds fewer feel prices rising, while most see a gap between the richest and the middle class.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday that quadruples the amount of beef imported into the U.S. from Argentina.
After a round of indirect talks with Trump's envoys in Oman, Iran's top diplomat says the country will keep negotiating, but stresses a lack of trust.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
A pioneering Cold War-era spy plane sits at the entrance to CIA headquarters, prompting a painstaking effort to preserve an aircraft that once flew 80,000 feet above Soviet missile sites.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.
As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes are on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
After a round of indirect talks with Trump's envoys in Oman, Iran's top diplomat says the country will keep negotiating, but stresses a lack of trust.
The investigation began when police uncovered a murder plot involving a corrections management employee who was targeted by mobsters, an official said.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican singer born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, told fans to expect a special Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. Nidia Cavazos reports on how the star is performing, and whether he'll have any surprise guests.
Bad Bunny will perform on the Super Bowl halftime stage on Sunday for an all-Spanish performance - a first at the big game. The six-time Grammy winner gave a preview ahead of his performance, saying, "they dont even have to learn Spanish. They just … it's better if they learn to dance."
A simple factory error in China has created a viral sensation, with millions in Asia welcoming the Year of the Horse with a frown.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
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.
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
Apple is reportedly getting ready to launch its first foldable phone. Plus, OpenAI announced it is retiring its older ChatGPT-4o. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, officials said Friday.
Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Friday in the state's case against him for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The investigation began when police uncovered a murder plot involving a corrections management employee who was targeted by mobsters, an official said.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine of trying to "disrupt the negotiation process" searching for an end to the war.
Charles "Sonny" Burton was convicted as an accomplice in the shooting death of Doug Battle, a customer who was killed during a robbery of an auto parts store.
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The price for bitcoin sank to its lowest level in more than a year on Thursday. CBS News business contributor Javier David joins with more insight.
Security teams have been preparing for Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for months. But drones can pose another security concern. CBS News' Anna Shecter has more.
Nancy Guthrie's family made another appeal to the 84-year-old's potential abductor and asked for the individual to contact the family. A second deadline in an alleged ransom note is on Monday. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more on the case, and former FBI assistant director Steven Jenson joins with more analysis.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a suspect who was allegedly a key participant in the deadly 2012 terrorist attack on a U.S. facility in Benghazi, Libya, was arrested and brought to the U.S. to face charges. Four Americans were killed in the attack. Former FBI assistant director Steven Jensen has more.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is starring in a Super Bowl ad about ultra-processed foods. Tyson speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his past struggles with obesity and why he partnered with the MAHA Center, a nonprofit organization aligned with HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.