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The so-called "Affluenza teen" who killed four people while driving drunk in 2013 is set to be released from prison after two years next month. An expert called by Ethan Couch's lawyers during his trial blamed the teen's wealthy background for his irresponsible behavior. Criminal defense attorney William Bruzzo joins CBSN with a look back on the controversial case.
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A 23-year-old man suspected of terrorizing Texas residents with explosive packages for several weeks recorded a 25-minute "confession" on his cellphone, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley announced during a news conference Wednesday evening. In the video, Mark Conditt describes differences between each of the seven bombs he is believed to have constructed. Police say all of the devices are accounted for. Conditt died early Wednesday morning as police closed in on him.
Police tracked down the man accused of terrorizing Austin, Texas, with package bombs, before he killed himself. But the search for other bombs he might have left -- and the investigation into a motive -- is far from over. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
The man believed to be behind a three-week string of bombings in Austin, Texas is dead. Police identified him as 23-year-old Mark Conditt. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has the latest from Round Rock, Texas.
The suspect behind a string of bombings in Austin, Texas blew himself up Wednesday morning as police closed in. While his terror may have ended, the investigation into his motive is just beginning. CBS News security analyst and former FBI assistant director Ron Hosko joins CBSN with the latest.
Many educators are doing everything they can to track down students who stopped showing up for class during the pandemic. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villareal spoke to one student who managed to get back on track and is set to graduate after getting help from his principal.
Austin police say there was no package explosion at a Goodwill store in Texas and that an item found earlier Tuesday night was not a bomb, but rather a military device that went off inside an employee's hand causing an injury. It was also announced that this incident isn't linked to other incidents in Austin, assistant Austin police chief Ely Reyes said.
Austin police are reporting that there was no package explosion at a Goodwill store in Texas and that an item found earlier Tuesday night was not a bomb, but rather an incendiary device. A flare was included in a bunch of donated items and as a Goodwill worker was sorting through the items in the box he was apparently burned by the flare. CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton joins CBSN with the latest.
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A fifth package bomb went off in Texas this morning between Austin and San Antonio. Now investigators have an important new clue in their hunt for the bomber: a package that didn't explode. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest.
A package bomb apparently bound for Austin exploded at a FedEx distribution center in Schertz, Texas, early Tuesday, hurting one person. Schertz Police Chief Michael Hansen said the package was moving along an automated conveyor when it exploded. An FBI agent told CBS News "it's more than possible" the package is related to explosions that have occurred in Austin in recent days.
A new package explosion went off in Texas Tuesday morning, this time at a FedEx building in Schertz outside San Antonio. One person was injured. The FBI says "it's more than possible" the blast is related to a series of four bombings in Austin. Omar Villafranca reports.
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A fourth explosion in under three weeks injured two people Sunday night in Austin, Texas. Police say this latest device used a trip wire, and believe it's the work of a "serial bomber." CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN with the latest on the investigation.
Chief Brian Manley joins CBSN to discuss the latest investigation and search for a "serial bomber" in the city. In total, two people have been killed and five others wounded, in four explosions in a span of 16 days.
Two Republicans will face each other in a runoff election following a special election for Texas' 6th congressional district. Democrats were optimistic heading into this election, but no candidate from the party qualified for the runoff race. Los Angeles Times columnist Mark Barabak joined CBSN to discuss what went wrong for Democrats in this race and what they can do differently heading into the midterm elections.
Investigators are trying to figure out who is behind four bombings in Austin. The latest exploded after two men on bicycles hit a trip wire. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley says officials believe four explosions in the city this month are the work of a "serial bomber." The devices have "similarities," but a tripwire was used in the most recent bomb, Manley said.
Two people were injured Sunday in an explosion in Austin -- the fourth package bomb this month. Police believe this device may have been triggered by a tripwire.
Police in Austin, Texas have raised the reward for any information on a series of package bombings after a fourth occurred Sunday night. Two men were injured by the explosion that was possibly triggered by a tripwire. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN from near the scene.
Five years ago, CBS News told the story of a high school basketball player who made a surprising sacrifice for a member of the opposing team. Since then, his actions have gotten the attention of Texas Tech University. Steve Hartman has that story "On the Road."
Black smoke billowed out of a chemical plant in Cresson, Texas, after an explosion. One person is missing and another is badly injured, authorities said.
Firefighters say an explosion occurred at a chemical plant in Hood County, Texas. One person was missing and another was badly injured in the blast.
A Texas district attorney is investigating the death of a puppy on a United flight as a possible criminal offense. Kokito, a French bulldog, died after his owner says a United flight attendant forced her to put him in the overhead bin. United is also apologizing for mistakenly flying a German shepherd to Japan. The dog was supposed to land in Kansas City with its owners. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that killed two other people, Matchroom Boxing said.
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
The Virginia man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots has confessed, according to a new court filing. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled a gunman on Australia's Bondi Beach during a violent ambush targeting a Jewish community gathering on the first day of Hanukkah, is speaking out as he heals from his injuries. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
The Department of Justice says Brian Cole, who was arrested in Virginia and charged with transplanting and planting two IEDs at the DNC and RNC in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots, walked agents through his alleged plot. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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The Virginia man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots has confessed, according to a new court filing. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
At a news conference on Monday, President Trump again stated his desire to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term expires in May. While some contenders to replace him have been floated, the president has made clear he wants whoever the next head of the central bank is to continue cutting interest rates. Business reporter Erin Delmore joins with analysis.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to reporters on Monday after meeting to discuss the next phase of the Gaza peace plan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Hundreds of National Guard troops will arrive in New Orleans this week as the city marks one year since the deadly terror attack on Bourbon Street. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest.
President Trump spoke alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after the two leaders met in Florida to discuss the Gaza peace plan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins with more.