911 outages reported in 4 states overnight
An investigation into the outage is underway.
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911 service disruption affects four states
Overnight, an extensive outage impacted 911 services across parts of Nebraska, Texas, Nevada, and all of South Dakota, with emergency access only partially restored by midnight.
1-year-old boy from Minnesota dies in fall from South Dakota hotel window
A southern Minnesota community is mourning, supporting a family after their 1-year-old son fell to his death from a hotel window.
Man sentenced 11 years after girlfriend found dead in forest
Meshell Will's badly decomposed body was found along a road in the Black Hills National Forest.
Kristi Noem sued over viral endorsement of Texas dentists
Governor Kristi Noem is now facing a lawsuit over her viral social media video promoting a cosmetic dental office in Texas.
Kristi Noem calls on Haley to exit 2024 race
Several prominent Republicans have been floated to join the Trump ticket as his vice president. One of them is South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. Noem joins CBS News to discuss the state of the 2024 race on Super Tuesday.
Potential Trump VP picks speaking at CPAC
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland on Saturday as South Carolina voters head to the polls for that state's GOP primary. CBS News campaign reporter Allison Novelo breaks down the latest at the conservative political gathering.
Man accused of fatally hitting chief deputy during 115-mph police chase
Joseph Hoek could face the death penalty after being charged in the death of Moody County Chief Deputy Ken Prorok.
Gov. Kristi Noem banned from tribal land over U.S.-Mexico border remarks
Star Comes Out accused Kristi Noem of trying to use the border issue to help get Donald Trump re-elected and boost her chances of becoming his running mate.
11 days until Iowa caucuses
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are making their final pushes in Iowa while frontrunner Donald Trump is getting some help on the campaign trail from a possible running mate, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from the Hawkeye State.
Why Noem is in Iowa campaigning for Trump
On Jan. 15, Iowa voters will get their say in who will represent the Republican Party in the 2024 presidential election. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who has been campaigning for former President Donald Trump in the Hawkeye State, joins "America Decides" to unpack the state of the race.
Nature: Snow geese in South Dakota
We leave you this Sunday with some 500,000 snow geese on Lake Thompson in South Dakota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison
Rural medics who rescued rancher Jim Lutter after he was gored by a bison didn't have much experience handling such severe wounds — but they did have a doctor helping via video.
Trump asks judge in Jan. 6 case to recuse
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump on Monday argued that the federal judge overseeing his election interference case should recuse herself for previous statements they say give the appearance of bias. Political strategists Joel Payne and Hogan Gidley join "America Decides" to discuss how Trump's legal issues could impact his 2024 campaign.
Nature: Sunflowers in South Dakota
We leave you this Sunday in South Dakota, with some flowers we're partial to! Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
7/26/2023: The Power of Grimsby; Lourdes; The South Dakota Kid
The largest offshore wind farm in the world. Then, Investigating medically unexplained cures. And, Shane Van Boening: The 60 Minutes Interview.
Shane Van Boening: The 60 Minutes Interview
South Dakota's Shane Van Boening speaks with Jon Wertheim about becoming one of America's greatest players in a game that's trying to forge a new identity.
Tom Brokaw on "Never Give Up: A Prairie Family's Story"
Tom Brokaw's latest book, "Never Give Up," is a loving tribute to his family who headed west after the Civil War, and to other hard-working people of the Plains States whose stoic outlook built America's Midwest. The former NBC newsman talks with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about his parents, how Brokaw himself found the origins of his own success in a tiny town in South Dakota, and how he has persisted against an incurable form of blood cancer.
South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
Rep. Dusty Johnson: Debt limit bill will pass
Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson, of South Dakota, told CBS News' Nikole Killion on Wednesday that he was optimistic the debt limit bill would pass.
Reporter pleads guilty to prank call using Gov. Kristi Noem's cell number
Austin Goss was fired from his job as the Capitol bureau reporter for Dakota News Now after the news organization learned of the matter.
Reporter allegedly used South Dakota governor's number for prank call
Local political reporter Austin Goss was arrested and fired from his job after allegedly making a prank call to Dan Lederman, former chair of the state's GOP, in January.
Rep. Dusty Johnson on "The Takeout"
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the negotiations over raising the debt ceiling and why he's not in favor of banning assault weapons.
South Dakota has banned gender-affirming treatment for trans minors
The bill bans both surgical and non-surgical treatments for transgender youth, and will take effect on July 1.
GOP Sen. John Thune on State of the Union
South Dakota Republican Sen. John Thune joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Biden's State of the Union address and the Republican reaction.
Protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to hundreds of arrests on campuses
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Bears draft USC's Caleb Williams No. 1 overall in NFL Draft
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
In Trump immunity case, Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Maryland educator framed principal for racist rant using AI-generated voice, police say
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
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Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
2024 NFL Draft: Day 1 recap of first-round picks
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
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Rise in all-cash transactions turbo charge price gains for luxury homes
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Venice becomes first city to charge a daily tourist fee
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
Amazon Ring customers getting $5.6 million in refunds, FTC says
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.
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Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
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Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
3 times you shouldn't brush your teeth, according to dental experts
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Doctors perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
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American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
Metal detectorist finds centuries-old artifact outlawed by emperor
A cross unearthed in eastern Poland likely belonged to an outcasted Russian religious community around 300 years ago.
Protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to hundreds of arrests on campuses
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
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See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York's highest court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
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Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
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.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Meta launches new AI assistant
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
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Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
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What's next for Harvey Weinstein
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York's highest court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Maryland educator framed principal for racist rant using AI-generated voice, police say
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
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?
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Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Is the U.S. in the middle of two Cold Wars?
It's been nearly 35 years since the Cold War ended, but the author of a new book argues not only is the U.S. facing a new Cold War -- it's facing more than one. David Sanger, author of "New Cold Wars," joins CBS News to explain.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
"Little Miss Flint" on tackling water crisis
Mari Copeny, widely known as "Little Miss Flint," brought national attention to the Flint water crisis when she met then-President Barack Obama in 2016 at just 8 years old. She tells CBS News about her continued fight for clean drinking water in this extended interview.
What it's like to be an aid worker in Gaza
Israel is intensifying its strikes on Rafah ahead of a possible ground offensive. Debora Patta reports on the destruction from the war in the territory and tells the story of an aid worker risking it all to help others.