Christian blogger's post helped expose Gateway Church founder's abuse
Dee Parsons, who published survivor Cindy Clemishire's story, says the conviction sends a global message and offers hope to survivors still waiting to be heard.
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Texas mom faces murder charges after shooting her 4 children, killing 2, authorities say
Authorities say a Texas mother shot her four children, killing two of them, and is now facing murder charges.
Trump orders National Guard troops to Chicago
President Trump authorized hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago, according to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who opposes the decision. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi has the latest.
2 children killed, 2 others hurt in Texas shooting
Two children are dead and two more were critically injured in a shooting on Saturday. It happened about 20 miles south of Houston. Karen Hua reports.
Inside the $40,000 a year school where AI shapes every lesson
At Alpha Schools, students spend two hours in the morning on academics, working at their own speed using AI-driven software.
Mom reunites with North Texas nurse who saved her and her baby's lives eight years ago
A mother who nearly died during childbirth spent years searching for the nurse who helped save her and her baby. Their emotional reunion came full circle — at the same hospital.
Bodies found in Houston-area bayous this year
Officials say six bodies have been found in Houston's bayous in just two weeks. Records show at least 22 bodies found in Houston bayous so far this year. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more details.
Texas redistricting battle heads to court
A federal three-judge panel will begin considering on Wednesday whether Texas can use a redrawn redistricting map for the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News political editorial producer Hunter Woodall has more details.
South Texas families grapple with dementia as researcher seeks answers
Dr. Gladys Maestre found that close to 20% of people over 65 in the Rio Grande Valley have memory loss, versus around 12% on a national level.
South Texas families face high dementia rates
Close to 20% of people over 65 in the Rio Grande Valley have memory loss, versus around 12% on a national level, according to a leading researcher in south Texas. Mark Strassmann reports.
DNA links serial killer to yogurt shop murders
For decades, the murders of four teenage girls in Austin, Texas, remained unsolved. But now, investigators have a break in the case. Erin Moriarty of "48 Hours" has the update.
Suspect in Dallas shooting was targeting ICE agents, acted alone, officials say
The U.S. Attorney's Office said evidence showed that Joshua Jahn had been planning the attack for some time and acted alone.
Texas man accused of threatening to shoot at a local pride event arrested by FBI
Earlier this month, Joshua Cole of Anson, Texas, commented on a Facebook post containing details of an upcoming gay pride event in nearby Abilene.
Texas teen killed his twin sister in mystery stabbing
Benjamin Elliott says he was sleepwalking when he stabbed his twin sister, Meghan. He insists he would never hurt her. Texas prosecutors disagreed even though they found no motive.
The Day My Mother Vanished
When her mother disappears, 7-year-old Nicki Bates begins a lifelong search to find her and bring her killer to justice. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Surveillance video shows ICE facility shooting
Surveillance video obtained by CBS News showed the moments a gunman shot at detainees and agents who were in a van at a Dallas ICE facility on Wednesday. One of the victim's pregnant wife also speaks out. Omar Villafranca reports.
Erin Moriarty on twin murder case
A Texas teenager has been charged in the deadly stabbing of his own twin sister. On the season premiere of "48 Hours," at his trial, attorneys for 17-year-old Benjamin Elliott said he was sleepwalking when he killed her. CBS News "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty discusses the case.
Teen confesses to stabbing twin in 911 call
Benjamin Elliott, 17, was charged with fatally stabbing his twin sister, Meghan. At trial, his defense attorneys insisted he was sleepwalking when he killed her. Would a jury believe it? Erin Moriarty reports in the season premiere of "48 Hours."
Texas man executed for fatally beating 13-month-old girl during "exorcism"
A Texas man was executed Thursday for killing his girlfriend's 13-month-old daughter in a torturous ordeal the couple said was part of an "exorcism" to expel a demon from the child's body.
Texas gunman targeted ICE agents, officials say
The FBI says the deadly shooting at a Dallas ICE office was the long-planned work of one man with one goal -- to kill ICE agents. Omar Villafranca has more.
New details about ICE facility shooting
Officials say Joshua Yawn, the alleged gunman in the deadly shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, specifically intended to kill agents when he opened fire on Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more details.
Acting ICE director speaks on Dallas shooting
At least one person is dead and two more are injured after a man opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas on Wednesday. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez sat down with acting ICE director Todd Lyons to discuss.
Rare jellyfish that can have 70-foot tentacles wash up on Texas beach
Pink meanie jellyfish can look like cotton candy in the water and have a mild sting, said Jace Tunnell of the Harte Research Institute.
Details on Dallas ICE facility shooting
At least three people were shot at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Wednesday morning, officials said. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Samantha Vinograd have the latest details.
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer after flood that killed 27
Camp Mystic has announced that it plans to reopen one of its Texas sites, where 27 girls and counselors died in a July flood.
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Trump says "settlement" reached on Iran, Tehran denies "final conclusion"
Iran said Friday it had not yet reached a final conclusion on a deal to end the war with the U.S. despite President Trump announcing an agreement would be signed soon.
Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
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Relative of suspect in Anna Kepner's killing calls for her parents to face charges
Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing Anna Kepner, his 18-year-old stepsister, while the family was on a cruise.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira and a home team victory
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
1 killed in Iowa as severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Midwest
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
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White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
1 killed in Iowa as severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Midwest
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"
Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration.
Proposed data center near Nashville Zoo sparks heavy pushback
Residents packed a public hearing in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday, looking to stop a nearly 70,000-square-foot data center from being built near the Nashville Zoo.
She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide.
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SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"
Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration.
The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
Wholesale prices see biggest spike since 2022 as energy costs climb
A surge in the Producer Price Index signals that businesses are paying more for goods and services, which could push up consumer costs.
GoPro under intense pressure from rising costs and competition
GoPro cameras have enabled the adventurous to record images of their experiences for nearly 25 years. But the company is under extreme pressure from intensifying competition, rising costs and more.
In a tough economy, many U.S. teachers forced to work second jobs
According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job.
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White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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Iran cautions no "final conclusion" yet as Trump touts deal to end war
Iran said Friday it had not yet reached a final conclusion on a deal to end the war with the U.S. despite President Trump announcing an agreement would be signed soon.
Thai princess dies at age 47 after 3 years in hospital
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of the king's seven children, has died at 47 after three years in a hospital, royal officials said. She was an advocate for women's rights.
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira and a home team victory
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
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KISS on Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
KISS' Paul Stanley says it's an honor to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with his band member Gene Simmons. "This is what the American dream is about," Simmons tells "CBS Mornings."
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
G Flip on song becoming a hit in "Off Campus"
Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Amazon's best books of the year so far
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny in Spain
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide.
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
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.
Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons
Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, joins CBS News to discuss.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
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Relative of suspect in Anna Kepner's killing calls for her parents to face charges
Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing Anna Kepner, his 18-year-old stepsister, while the family was on a cruise.
Relative of teen charged in Anna Kepner killing speaks out
The step-grandmother of Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who has been charged in her death and sexual assault, says Kepner's father and stepmother should be charged with parental neglect.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict
Karmelo Anthony's mother Kala Hayes told CBS News that her son "didn't mean to hurt anyone" and "was defending himself" when he stabbed another student, Austin Metcalf.
U.S. cruise passengers accused of assaulting police in Bahamas
Four police officers were injured, including one who was taken to the hospital, authorities said.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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How Americans are coping with rising costs
As the war in Iran continues and prices keep rising, CBS News is following stories about everyday Americans finding new ways to cope with the increasing costs.
Employers seeking critical thinking skills
As artificial intelligence cements its role across more U.S. job sectors, career training experts say the technology is actually reviving the need for liberal arts skills and diminishing the need for more traditional technical skills. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Midwest battered by dangerous storms
Severe weather broke out in the Midwest on Thursday, day three of a multi-day threat. More than 120 million people are in the path of potentially dangerous storms. In Des Moines, a man was killed after a tree broke apart and fell on him as storms passed through. Rob Marciano reports and has the forecast.
What comes next if Iran agreement finalized?
President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S.had reached a "settlement" with Iran that would begin talks to possibly end the war. Andrew Borene, a senior fellow at the National Security Institute and a former senior intelligence official, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
6/11: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. and Iran expected to have 60 days to reach deal upon letter of intent signing; Thune under pressure from Trump to fire Senate parliamentarian.