School principal found dead in car; suspect in same car arrested
The sheriff said Wendy Cook and Kyle Church were acquaintances but a motive for the slaying has not been released.
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How are you now? COVID nurse photographer
At the height of the COVID spike in South Carolina, "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud shadowed ICU nurse Alan Hawes and documented his efforts to photograph the pandemic's sickest patients. Here’s how Hawes is now.
Woman finds family's missing century-old ring on South Carolina beach
The ring, more than a century old, had been lost in the sand at a South Carolina beach for over two years when a woman found it earlier this month.
Alex Murdaugh accused of stealing from brother and family firm in new charges
A disbarred South Carolina attorney charged with killing his wife and son has been indicted on another round of financial crimes.
2 Myrtle Beach swimmers bitten by sharks on the same day
The bites occurred at South Carolina's most popular beach.
Rudy Giuliani target of Georgia probe
A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia is investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies tried to overturn the state's 2020 election results. A judge denied South Carolina's Senator Lindsey Graham's request to block a subpoena from the grand jury, while Rudy Guiliani said he was told by prosecutors that he's a target. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Woman dies after being impaled by beach umbrella in South Carolina
The umbrella was blown from its anchoring by the wind and hit Tammy Perreault while she was at a Garden City beach, the coroner said.
Sen. Tim Scott on FBI Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI conducted a search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, apparently related to the possible mishandling of government materials. South Carolina senator Tim Scott joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the investigation, what it could mean for the Republican Party and his new book "America: A Redemption Story."
Kia-what? Kia-where? Biden returns to quiet Kiawah Island for vacation
Biden has visited South Carolina's Kiawah Island for years. He can "enjoy a certain amount of insulation without being totally insulated," said Biden political confidant Dick Harpootlian.
Some South Carolina Republicans pause on the brink of tightening abortion laws
Some South Carolina lawmakers who oppose abortion are being cautious when it comes to tightening the state's already restrictive laws even further.
Caught On Tape: Prison guard beats suspect
Authorities at the Charleston County Sheriff's Office have released video of a detention officer repeatedly punching a female suspect in the face during a booking at the Charleston County Detention Center last December.
Warning: This video contains graphic content
A white South Carolina police officer has been charged with murder after fatally shooting a black man who appeared to be running away. A witness recorded the incident on video. Warning: The video contains graphic content.
GOP front-runner may face challenges with black voters, but one South Carolina pastor is trying to change that
GOP front-runner may face challenges with black voters, but one South Carolina pastor is trying to change that.
Twin babies found dead inside car
Twin baby boys were found dead inside a car in the parking lot of a South Carolina day care center Wednesday. Someone called 911 after finding the babies at the Sunshine House Early Learning Academy on U.S. Highway 21 in the Columbia suburb of Blythewood. Watch part of Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford's press conference here and read more here.
Serial killer pleads guilty
A former realtor has pleaded guilty to killing seven people in South Carolina over nearly 13 years. Police first arrested Todd Kohlhepp when they found a woman chained alive in a shipping container on his property in 2016.
Democratic candidates flock to South Carolina
Twenty-two Democratic presidential candidates are descending on South Carolina Friday for Rep. Jim Clyburn's "World Famous Fish Fry." Contenders are looking for an edge in the state's early primary next year. CBSN's Elaine Quijano, WLTX-TV anchor J.R. Berry and statehouse reporter Maayan Schechter join "Red and Blue" to discuss what we can expect.
Biden campaigns in South Carolina
Former Vice President Joe Biden spent Thursday campaigning across South Carolina, marking his second day trying to win over voters in the Palmetto State this week. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how voters are reacting to Biden's messages.
Democrats and special elections
Democrats lost two more special elections Tuesday night -- one in Georgia and one in South Carolina. Democratic strategist and former aide to President Bill Clinton David Goodfriend joined "Red & Blue" to break down what these most recent losses mean for the party -- and whether the House is still in play for Democrats in 2018.
GOP primary challenger gets Trump endorsement
Republican Katie Arrington has launched a primary challenge to first-term incumbent Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina. Arrington has received the endorsement of former President Trump. Arrington joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Trump slams Republican representatives
Former President Trump held a rally in South Carolina over the weekend in support of the challengers to Republican Representatives Nancy Mace and Tom Rice. Meg Kinnard, a politics reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss the political dynamics.
Sanders leads delegate race after Nevada
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is in South Carolina following his strong victory in the Nevada caucuses Saturday. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, political contributor Antjuan Seawright, CBS News director of elections & surveys Anthony Salvanto, and Washington Examiner senior political correspondent David Drucker spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the state of the 2020 race.
Nancy Mace flips South Carolina House seat
State Representative Nancy Mace has defeated Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District race. Mace is the first Republican woman from South Carolina to be elected to Congress. She joins a wave of GOP women winning U.S. House seats in the 2020 election. She joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss her victory.
Former attorney Alex Murdaugh pleads not guilty to murdering wife and son
Lawyers for the disbarred South Carolina attorney told the judge he wants a speedy trial because he feels the killer or killers are still on the loose.
Stephen Smith death: What happened to the S.C. teen?
Days after the June 2021 murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, investigators say they found information that led them to open a new investigation in an unsolved 2015 case: the mysterious death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith.
South Carolina lawyer charged with murder
South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was charged with murder Thursday in the deaths of his wife and younger son, who were fatally shot outside their home more than a year ago. Murdaugh faces dozens of criminal charges that have piled up in the months since his wife and their 22-year-old son, were killed. Nikki Battiste has more.
Trump lashes out at Team USA athlete for sharing thoughts on politics
The president criticized freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Seahawks ride their stifling defense to dominant Super Bowl win over the Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
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Fewer than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Lindsey Vonn undergoes surgery for leg fracture after crash at Winter Olympics
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Ilia Malinin leads Team USA to gold in Olympic figure skating team event
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Lawmakers in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
DNI whistleblower complaint has intercept of call between foreign nationals
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Fewer than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Ilia Malinin leads Team USA to gold in Olympic figure skating team event
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Seahawks ride their stifling defense to dominant Super Bowl win over the Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
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"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
As Cadillac races to first F1 season, insiders advise patience for U.S. fans
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Diamonds endure as the industry feels the pressure
For over five centuries, Antwerp's diamond district has been the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Now, that legacy is under strain.
Was Bad Bunny paid for his Super Bowl halftime performance?
Here's how much Bad Bunny earned from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
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Fewer than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Lawmakers in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
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.
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"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa released from prison
Juan Guanipa, one of the closest allies of opposition powerhouse María Corina Machado, had been held at a detention facility since May 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
Transcript: David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
Trump lashes out at Team USA athlete for sharing thoughts on politics
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
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As Cadillac races to first F1 season, insiders advise patience for U.S. fans
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some notable people who left us this week, including singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension.
Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' "miraculous run," Glenn Frey, and more
Don Henley acknowledges the Eagles are "kind of a staple" as they sell out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere and cement their status with the best-selling album of all time.
Extended Interview: Don Henley
Singer-songwriter Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' decades-long career, the larger than life legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey, and the emotional moment he saw Frey's son Deacon perform in his father's place. He also emphasizes the importance of connecting with fans, saying "music is medicine. And people need some medicine right now."
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
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.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
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.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
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.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"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.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a third video on Saturday, pleading for their mother's return after she went missing last week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends?
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
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 hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
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.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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?
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Search for Nancy Guthrie reaches Day 8; Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in Olympic crash.
New moms leading Team USA curling
Curling is the only sport played every day at the Winter Olympic Games and unlike other sports, the competitors usually are not full-time athletes. Ren Clayton catches up with two Minnesota sisters leading the U.S. team while balancing day jobs and their growing families.
Robert Kraft's campaign to stop hate
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft started a campaign in 2023 encouraging people to wear a small blue square with a hashtag. It's a symbol that started off challenging people to stand up to Jewish hate, but these days Kraft says it's meant to call out hate, in all of its forms. Jericka Duncan reports.
Judge orders DOJ to unseal ballot raid records
A federal judge ruled Department of Justice records related to the recent seizure of 2020 ballots and documents in Fulton County, Georgia, must be unsealed by Tuesday. Willie James Inman has more.
Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic hopes were dashed Sunday by a devastating crash that forced her to undergo surgery for a broken leg. Seth Doane is in Cortina with the latest on her recovery and other news from the 2026 Winter Games.