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"Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto" shows what Aaron Franklin has perfected since smoking beef brisket for friends in his back yard

"Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto" shows what Aaron Franklin has perfected since smoking beef brisket for friends in his back yard. Franklin says all good Texans barbecue, but he is special: a James Beard Award winner with eager customers who wait for hours at his restaurant. Vinita Nair takes a behind-the-scenes look at Franklin Barbeque in Austin, Texas.

Nov 28, 2015
04:47

In the latest Iowa presidential primary polls, Ben Carson has again fallen behind, now coming in third behind Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz

In the latest Iowa presidential primary polls, Ben Carson has again fallen behind, now coming in third behind Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. CBS News White House correspondent Major Garrett spoke to Iowa voters.

Nov 27, 2015
03:05

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is doubling down on his stance against accepting Syrian refugees after the Paris terror attacks

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is doubling down on his stance against accepting Syrian refugees after the Paris terror attacks, but the state has already taken in nearly 200 Syrian refugees this year. Manuel Bojorquez met one of those families who are trying to adjust to a new life in the U.S.

Nov 23, 2015
02:54

We leave you this Sunday before Thanksgiving among wild turkeys near Stonewall, Texas. Videographer: Scot Miller

Nov 22, 2015
02:54

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, believes that the Paris attackers used encrypted devices to plan and carry out the deadly attacks

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, believes that the Paris attackers used encrypted devices to plan and carry out the deadly attacks.

Nov 22, 2015
01:03

Two brothers guilty about their sports hunting past are making amends in any way they can

Two brothers guilty about their sports hunting past are making amends in any way they can. One of them is creating a special train of canines that's become the talk of the town. Steve Hartman shows how train travel has gone to the dogs.

Nov 15, 2015
01:56

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from the November 4, 2015 edition.

U.S. and U.K. officials say there's a significant possibility a bomb brought down a Russian jetliner in Egypt; a new service is pairing classical chamber music performers with a home audience-- literally

Nov 4, 2015
20:57

Houston voted against an LGBT rights ordinance 61 percent to 39 percent

Houston voted against an LGBT rights ordinance 61 percent to 39 percent. The measure was dubbed the "bathroom law" by opponents, with ads claiming women and children would be vulnerable to sexual predators in bathrooms. Omar Villafranca reports.

Nov 4, 2015
02:23

Severe flooding in Houston has caused a stinky situation -- nearly 2 million gallons of raw sewage are filling the city's streets

Severe flooding in Houston has caused a stinky situation -- nearly 2 million gallons of raw sewage are filling the city's streets. Marcelino Benito of CBS' Houston affiliate KHOU has the latest.

Nov 2, 2015
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At least five people have died from the flooding in Central Texas

At least five people have died from the flooding in Central Texas. When floodwaters carried one man's car away, he managed to stay calm and walked away with a story of survival. Omar Villafranca reports.

Oct 31, 2015
02:00

There were more fierce thunderstorms overnight in Southeast Texas as the system moved east toward Louisiana

There were more fierce thunderstorms overnight in Southeast Texas as the system moved east toward Louisiana. In the past two days, South-Central Texas was battered by at least two suspected tornadoes and widespread flash flooding. Omar Villafranca reports.

Oct 31, 2015
02:22

A Waco police official confirmed that the video does appear to be the evidence they collected at the scene, but said their office did not release it

The video shows chaotic moments before the deadly shootout between the Bandidos and the Cossacks. A Waco police official confirmed that the video does appear to be the evidence they collected at the scene, but said their office did not release it. Don Dahler reports.

Oct 30, 2015
02:50

Suspect in Bryan, Texas, shooting faces new charges

In addition to a previously filed murder charge, 27-year-old Larry Bollin is now also facing five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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Texas shooting suspect charged with murder

The man who is accused of killing one person and injuring several others in a Bryan, Texas, shooting has been charged with murder.

Apr 9, 2021
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Many cities on the Gulf Coast are under flood warnings

What is left of Hurricane Patricia has dumped more than seven inches of rain in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, and many cities on the Gulf Coast are under flood warnings. David Begnaud reports from Biloxi, Mississippi, one of the areas at risk.

Oct 26, 2015
02:00

The remnants of Hurricane Patricia are heading east after drenching Texas, with flood warnings stretching into Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle

The remnants of Hurricane Patricia are heading east after drenching Texas, with flood warnings stretching into Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle. David Begnaud is traveling with the storm and has more.

Oct 25, 2015
02:08

The state of Texas is being saturated with wet weather from a severe storm system that is producing flood waters

The state of Texas is being saturated with wet weather from a severe storm system that is producing flood waters. More rain is likely from Hurricane Patricia. Omar Villafranca reports.

Oct 23, 2015
01:38

A violent storm system is moving across the central part of the state, and flash flood watches are in effect

Millions in water-logged Texas face the threat of more severe weather. A violent storm system is moving across the central part of the state, and flash flood watches are in effect. Omar Villafranca reports from Dallas, which is bracing for up to seven inches of rain.

Oct 23, 2015
01:38

The Texas high school student whose homemade clock was confused for a bomb says his family has decided to move to Qatar

The Texas high school student whose homemade clock was confused for a bomb says his family has decided to move to Qatar. CBSN's Ben Tracy discusses the planned move.

Oct 20, 2015
00:37

A motorist's video shows the moment a car swerved and hit a motorcycle, sending the biker and his passenger flying

Oct 19, 2015
03:06

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the October 18th, 2015 edition

10/18: Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton will face further questioning regarding her her knowledge of the attacks on a U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya; The Broken Spoke Dance Hall in Austin, Texas, is one of the few historic dance halls that remains open.

Oct 18, 2015
18:31

The Broken Spoke Dance Hall in Austin, Texas, is one of the few historic dance halls that remains open

The Broken Spoke Dance Hall in Austin, Texas, is one of the few historic dance halls that remains open. Across Texas, many dance halls have closed down. Now they are fighting to stay open. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has more.

Oct 18, 2015
02:30

A federal judge has ordered the release of thousands of women and children from immigrant detention centers in Pennsylvania and Texas and she wants it done by this Friday

A federal judge has ordered the release of thousands of women and children from immigrant detention centers in Pennsylvania and Texas and she wants it done by this Friday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on one of the families who were held at a detention center.

Oct 18, 2015
02:26

Texas shooting suspect arrested

One person was killed and five others wounded after a gunman opened fire at a cabinet-making business in Bryan, Texas on Thursday. A suspect has been charged with murder. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joined “CBSN AM” with the latest.

Apr 9, 2021
03:44

1 dead, 5 injured in Bryan, Texas, shooting

The suspected gunman was arrested after an intense manhunt Thursday.

Apr 9, 2021

Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.

"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."

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Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's

Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.

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Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As New York City's New Mayor

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Watch Live: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration, address to New Yorkers

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.

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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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President Trump Returns To The White House

Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination

"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.

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Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes

A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.

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At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.

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Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship

The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.

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Italian PM Plays Role Of EU Emissary To US, As Bloc Aims For Tariff Deal

U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says

Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.

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Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination

"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.

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Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship

The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.

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U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says

Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.

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Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets

The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.

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What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating.

Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.

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U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says

Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.

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Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets

The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.

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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating.

Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.

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West Maui Slowly Reopens To Residents And Tourism After Devastating Fire

Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii's tourist tax on cruise ships

The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.

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Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination

"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.

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Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets

The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.

4H ago

Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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Watch Live: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration, address to New Yorkers

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in, becoming NYC's 112th mayor

In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.

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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits

In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.

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A flu vaccine is prepared for a patient at a pediatric doctor's office on Sept. 12, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida.

Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.

Dec 30, 2025

New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies

Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.

Dec 30, 2025

Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease

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.

Dec 29, 2025
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At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.

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Pope Leo XVI Marks New Year With Prayers At The St Peter Basilica And The Angelus Prayer From The Window Of The Apostolic Palace

Pope starts 2026 with prayer for countries "bloodied by conflict"

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.

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Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's

Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.

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FILE PHOTO: George and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser 'The Albie Awards' in London

France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship

George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.

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British boxer Anthony Joshua released from hospital after crash in Nigeria

The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday.

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France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship

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Notable works entering the public domain in 2026

Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"

The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.

Dec 31, 2025
04:47

New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash 2025

Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026

Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.

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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."

Dec 30, 2025

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Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert

Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.

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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks

The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.

Dec 29, 2025

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.

Mar 28, 2024
03:27

Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers

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.

Dec 23, 2025
02:05

Tech companies push for data centers

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.

Dec 22, 2025
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark

2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.

Dec 30, 2025

Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block

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."

Dec 17, 2025

Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption

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.

Dec 17, 2025

Paleoartistic reconstruction of what the environment might have looked like approximately 210 million years ago, as preserved in the rocks of the Fraele Valley (Stelvio National Park). Along the shore of the Tethys Ocean, a herd of prosauropod dinosaurs w

Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy

Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.

Dec 16, 2025

Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth

NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.

Dec 15, 2025

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Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds

After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.

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Epstein survivors decry delay in releasing files

There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.

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Day care in Minneapolis vandalized after viral video purporting fraud

A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.

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New details on charges against Stefon Diggs

Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.

Dec 31, 2025
02:02

New Orleans marks 1 year since terror attack

New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.

Dec 31, 2025
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NASA's search for next lunar rover

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.

Dec 22, 2025
03:02

Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch

NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.

Dec 21, 2025

Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space

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.

Dec 20, 2025
00:20

Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back

German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.

Dec 20, 2025

Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA

President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.

Dec 17, 2025

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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.

Dec 29, 2025
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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?

Dec 23, 2025
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin

Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.

Nov 6, 2025
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The Smith family hopes that one day the case will be solved and say they will never stop fighting for George. July 5, 2013 will mark eight years since he disappeared.

Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith

Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.

Sep 11, 2025
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Who is Alix Tichelman?

Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.

Aug 30, 2025
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