U.S. airman accused of killing woman on South Dakota military base
An active-duty U.S. Air Force member has been arrested on murder charges in the death of a South Dakota woman who went missing in August.
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Missing woman found dead on South Dakota reservation after over a year
Sioux woman Michelle Elbow Shield's remains were identified using advanced DNA tests, more than a year after she went missing in South Dakota.
How one couple in their 90s keep their love alive
On this Valentine's Day, here is a story of 94-year-old Don Barnett and his 93-year-old wife Marilyn, who have kept their love alive for 68 years with this nightly ritual of song. Steve Hartman has more in "On the Road."
Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Biden commutes sentence for Leonard Peltier
With just moments left before he leaves office, President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents and is serving life in prison.
How a man in a tiny town draws thousands of carolers at Christmas
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how a defunct general store in Nora, South Dakota, which has a population of just two people, spreads holiday cheer each Christmas.
What will be on Sen. John Thune's plate?
Senate Republicans elected South Dakota's John Thune to replace Mitch McConnell as the new majority leader. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on how the vote went down and what Thune will be tasked with.
Rubio, Noem poised to serve in 2nd Trump term
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet is quickly taking shape. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem are expected to be tapped as the next secretary of state and Homeland Security secretary, respectively. CBS News' Major Garrett and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Abortion measure results in 10 states
Abortion rights were on the ballot in ten states nationwide on Election Day. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports on how the states voted.
Trump projected to win Texas, 3 other states
CBS News projects that former President Donald Trump will win Texas, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett gives an update on the battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Giant sinkholes in South Dakota neighborhood leave some families stuck
About 150 neighbors from the Hideaway Hills subdivision sued the state for $45 million to cover the value of their homes and legal costs after giant sinkholes opened.
Some states begin early in-person voting
Voters in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia lined up to fill out their 2024 ballots in person on Friday. CBS News' Natalie Brand is on the ground in the Old Dominion state.
Teen caught graffitiing finds unexpected support from Sioux Falls mayor
Jaden Brunz, an 18-year-old artist, turned a risky graffiti project into a promising opportunity with the help of Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken.
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Sen. JD Vance campaigns in Milwaukee; Aircrew surveys landscape after Gold Ranch Fire in Nevada.
Cleanup from major flooding begins in Midwest
Residents in Iowa and South Dakota's Big Sioux River Valley are starting to clean up after record-breaking floods re-carved neighborhoods this week. CBS News Minnesota reporter Jonah Kaplan has more from North Sioux City, South Dakota.
Minnesota National Guard activated amid flood
Severe flooding is affecting millions of people in the Midwest. In Minnesota, the National Guard has been activated to help against rising waters. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more from Mankato.
Dam breached amid record-setting flooding
Flooding caused a more-than-100-year-old dam to be breached in Minnesota on Monday. It follows days of heavy rain throughout much of the Midwest, which has flooded states like Iowa and South Dakota. Jonah Kaplan has the latest.
Deadly floods impact Midwest communities
Spencer, Iowa, residents are worrying about clean-up costs after the Little Sioux River crested to record heights, flooding their community. Meanwhile, heavy rain prompted evacuations in parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan has more.
Deadly flooding swamps parts of Midwest
Record-breaking flooding has inundated towns in the Big Sioux River Valley in Iowa and South Dakota. At least one person was killed in South Dakota, Gov. Kristi Noem said. CBS News Minnesota reporter Jennifer Mayerle is in Waterville, Minnesota, a town fighting floodwaters of its own, with more on the weather.
3 shot to death in South Dakota town; former mayor, ex-law enforcement officer charged
Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town's mayor is charged in the killings.
Gov. Kristi Noem banned from more of South Dakota after tribes vote
Several tribes have banned South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem over comments she made about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels.
New genus of tiny, prehistoric hornless deer found at Badlands National Park
Researchers identified a previously unknown genus of prehistoric hornless deer, which were roughly the size of modern house cats, in South Dakota.
John Dickerson on the politics of lying
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is in trouble for telling the truth about what she did to her dog and lying about what she didn't do on the world stage. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.
Kristi Noem defends decision to kill dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is facing backlash after revealing in a book that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog. Semafor politics reporter Shelby Talcott and CBS News political director Fin Gómez join with analysis.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses dog killing controversy
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
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Diddy trial live updates: Cassie testifies she told him "stay far away from me"
Singer Cassie Ventura is back on the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Teen arrested by ICE faces deportation despite dismissed traffic charges
In her first interview since being detained by ICE, Ximena Arias Cristobal told CBS News said her biggest worry is not being able to stay in Georgia.
Kevin McCarthy says with Qatar plane gift to Trump, "my problem is really with Boeing"
Republican former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said "Boeing had a responsibility to provide a new Air Force One now."
GOP bill proposes new tax cuts. Here's how it could impact your money.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
House GOP eyes next stage on Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
The House is pushing forward on President Trump's "one, big beautiful bill," as the final committees continued considering some of the most contentious parts of the major budget package aimed at addressing the president's defense, energy and tax priorities.
Boy found dead in floodwaters as heavy rain hits Virginia, Maryland
Downpours spark floods in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, leaving one boy dead and forcing dozens to evacuate inundated homes and schools.
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Sen. Klobuchar to accuse Trump of "unprecedented overreach" in speech
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is set to argue President Trump is "disregard[ing] the rule of law" and his tariff policies will leave small businesses as "roadkill," according to excerpts obtained by CBS News.
Relatives of notorious cartel leader enter U.S., Mexico confirms
Ovidio Guzman Lopez is one of the brothers left running a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel after notorious capo "El Chapo" was imprisoned in the U.S.
Toddler separated from parents by U.S. deportation arrives in Venezuela
The 2-year-old girl, Maikelys Espinoza, was separated from her parents by deportation — a move that Venezuela repeatedly denounced as a kidnapping.
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House GOP eyes next stage on Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
The House is pushing forward on President Trump's "one, big beautiful bill," as the final committees continued considering some of the most contentious parts of the major budget package aimed at addressing the president's defense, energy and tax priorities.
Kevin McCarthy says with Qatar plane gift to Trump, "my problem is really with Boeing"
Republican former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said "Boeing had a responsibility to provide a new Air Force One now."
GOP bill proposes new tax cuts. Here's how it could impact your money.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
Teen arrested by ICE faces deportation despite dismissed traffic charges
In her first interview since being detained by ICE, Ximena Arias Cristobal told CBS News said her biggest worry is not being able to stay in Georgia.
Toddler separated from parents by U.S. deportation arrives in Venezuela
The 2-year-old girl, Maikelys Espinoza, was separated from her parents by deportation — a move that Venezuela repeatedly denounced as a kidnapping.
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GOP bill proposes new tax cuts. Here's how it could impact your money.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
Toymaker says China tariff cut means "there's going to be a Christmas"
Jesusdoll.com CEO David Mauro said his toy company is racing to import inventory from China after the U.S. eased tariffs for 90 days.
Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid falling sales
Japanese automaker joins other automakers in pointing to new U.S. tariffs as weighing on their financial results.
$TRUMP coin buyers spent $140 million to secure Trump dinner invite
The top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin spent from $53,400 to $16.4 million each to get a dinner invitation with President Trump.
Most Americans don't earn enough to afford costs of living, study finds
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
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Judge orders release of Georgetown academic accused of Hamas ties
Badar Khan Suri is an Indian national and postdoctoral associate who is married to a U.S. citizen whose father was a government official in Gaza.
House GOP eyes next stage on Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
The House is pushing forward on President Trump's "one, big beautiful bill," as the final committees continued considering some of the most contentious parts of the major budget package aimed at addressing the president's defense, energy and tax priorities.
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Sen. Klobuchar to accuse Trump of "unprecedented overreach" in speech
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is set to argue President Trump is "disregard[ing] the rule of law" and his tariff policies will leave small businesses as "roadkill," according to excerpts obtained by CBS News.
Trump says Iran "cannot have a nuclear weapon" but adds he wants to "make a deal"
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CBS News that he anticipates a deal with Iran by the end of the year, calling it a "very active dialogue in all of my travels in the Middle East."
Kevin McCarthy says with Qatar plane gift to Trump, "my problem is really with Boeing"
Republican former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said "Boeing had a responsibility to provide a new Air Force One now."
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Men more likely to die of "broken heart syndrome," study finds
The heart condition, formally known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is associated with stressful events, such as the death of a loved one.
Overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Trump's fast-tracked deal for a copper mine heightens existential fight
Apache tribal members are already feeling harm as the Trump administration moves to fast-track a deal to turn their sacred land of Oak Flat, Arizona, into a copper mine.
Head of worker safety agency NIOSH restored, ahead of RFK Jr. hearing
Letters reversing the layoffs arrived a day before House and Senate hearings with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he was expected to face questions about the layoffs.
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Trump says Iran "cannot have a nuclear weapon" but adds he wants to "make a deal"
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CBS News that he anticipates a deal with Iran by the end of the year, calling it a "very active dialogue in all of my travels in the Middle East."
Toddler separated from parents by U.S. deportation arrives in Venezuela
The 2-year-old girl, Maikelys Espinoza, was separated from her parents by deportation — a move that Venezuela repeatedly denounced as a kidnapping.
Ex-world champion cyclist avoids jail over death of Olympian wife
Rohan Dennis was arrested after his wife, Melissa Hoskins, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home on Dec. 30, 2023.
Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid falling sales
Japanese automaker joins other automakers in pointing to new U.S. tariffs as weighing on their financial results.
Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza, dimming hope amid Trump's peace push
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.
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Gene Simmons reveals moment iconic KISS song was born
KISS' Gene Simmons tells "CBS Mornings" about the road that led him to rock and roll and where the band's 1975 hit started.
Gene Simmons on family, fame
KISS legend Gene Simmons shares how his mother's strength as a single immigrant parent shaped his life and how the band created some of its biggest rock anthems.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura testifies she told him "stay far away from me"
Singer Cassie Ventura is back on the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Robert Benton, prolific filmmaker known for "Bonnie and Clyde," dies at 92
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
Weezer bassist's wife shot by LAPD officers pleads not guilty to charges in Eagle Rock shooting
Shriner is due back in court on June 18, according to prosecutors.
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How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
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.
Big Tech stocks rise with CEOs in Saudi Arabia
The Dow Jones dipped on Tuesday, but Big Tech stocks saw gains as CEOs joined President Trump on his trip to Saudi Arabia. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits.
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Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
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Ex-world champion cyclist avoids jail over death of Olympian wife
Rohan Dennis was arrested after his wife, Melissa Hoskins, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home on Dec. 30, 2023.
Mich. man accused of planning mass shooting at military base for ISIS
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, of Melvindale, Michigan, was arrested Wednesday.
Cassie Ventura at "Diddy" trial
Singer Cassie Ventura, Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend, is back on the stand after testifying at his sex trafficking trial about her relationship with the disgraced music mogul. Her graphic testimony lays out a story of violence and abuse. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura testifies she told him "stay far away from me"
Singer Cassie Ventura is back on the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Relatives of notorious cartel leader enter U.S., Mexico confirms
Ovidio Guzman Lopez is one of the brothers left running a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel after notorious capo "El Chapo" was imprisoned in the U.S.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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ICE detains teen after traffic stop
Ximena Arias Cristobal, a 19-year-old from Dalton, Georgia, who was brought to the U.S. from Mexico as a child, is in ICE custody and facing deportation after a traffic stop for an improper turn. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has her story.
Trump's Middle East tour continues
President Trump's tour of the Middle East has included meetings with Saudi, Syrian and Qatari officials. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more on what these meetings mean for Middle East relations.
Protesters interrupt RFK Jr. opening statement
Protesters disrupted HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s opening statement before a Senate hearing Wednesday. See Kennedy Jr.'s full opening remarks.
MLB lifts Rose, Jackson lifetime bans
Major League Baseball has lifted the lifetime bans on 17 former players, including Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, making them eligible for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. William Rhoden, a sports writer and ESPN columnist, joins CBS News with more.
Release ordered for scholar held by ICE
A judge has ordered the immediate release of a Georgetown University scholar arrested by ICE in March. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.