The Strange Death of Professor Shockley
A respected professor dies in a hot tub. Two friends are at the scene. Only one survives to tell the tale. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Man charged with killing mother in 2016 at sea dies awaiting trial
Nathan Carman, 29, was scheduled to face trial in October, years after he allegedly killed his mother during a 2016 fishing trip.
Prosecution, defense rest in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial
A survivor of the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue massacre said at the trial that she cried "Mommy" after her 97-year-old mother was shot and killed by her side.
Israeli PM accused of pushing legislation to help a Hollywood friend
Israel's opposition leader testified that Netanyahu twice tried to persuade him to back a law that would have given a movie mogul millions in tax breaks.
Cuba Gooding Jr. settles civil sex abuse case, averting trial
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled with a woman who claims he raped her, averting a trial that was about to begin in New York City.
Prince Harry set to testify in tabloid trial
Prince Harry is scheduled to testify in a London courtroom in his trial against several U.K. tabloids, which he claims have spied on him.
Synagogue shooter harbored "malice" for Jewish people, prosecutors say
Eleven worshippers were killed at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018. The suspect could ultimately be sentenced to the death penalty.
Judge enters not guilty plea for Kohberger
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, appeared in court Monday and faced family members of his alleged victims. A judge entered a plea of not guilty for Kohberger. Lilia Luciano has more.
Limo service operator in deadly 2018 crash blames repair shop
The operator of a limousine company has been accused of acting recklessly and causing the deaths of 20 people in a 2018 crash in upstate New York.
Lori Vallow Daybell: Guilty
A jury in Idaho found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty on all charges, including the murders of her two children and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her husband's first wife. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti takes you inside the case that gripped the nation.
Carroll lawyers tried removing juror who listened to far-right podcast
Court documents unsealed Wednesday include a motion to dismiss Juror 77 for "potential bias." The motion was denied.
Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, defamation in E. Jean Carroll civil trial
The writer was awarded $5 million total in damages.
Tory Lanez denied new trial in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
Superior Court Judge Herriford rejected arguments from lawyers for rapper Tory Lanez that evidence was wrongly admitted at the trial.
Read the full Trump-E. Jean Carroll verdict text here
Former President Donald Trump has been found liable for battery and defamation against author E. Jean Carroll in a civil trial in Manhattan.
Former neo-Nazi pleads guilty to murdering Florida roommates in 2017
Devon Arthurs and his three roommates, once part of a small online neo-Nazi group called the Atomwaffen Division, were sharing a Tampa apartment when Arthurs shot two of them to death.
Ed Sheeran wins copyright lawsuit
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has emerged victorious after a years-long legal battle over one of his most popular songs. Sheeran's trial came to a close as jurors concluded he did not steal key elements of Marvin Gaye's 1973 classic, "Let's Get It On," to create his Grammy-winning 2014 hit, "Thinking Out Loud." Vlad Duthiers reports.
Trump's deposition in Carroll trial made public
Former President Donald Trump's 48-minute deposition video was made public Friday in the trial in which Trump is being accused of raping writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump's attorneys said he will not take the stand in his own defense. Scott McFarlane reports.
Breaking down Proud Boys trial verdict
Four Proud Boys members, including leader Enrique Tarrio, were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in a trial over their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The jury is still deliberating whether a fifth member should also be convicted of seditious conspiracy. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discuss the partial verdict.
Ed Sheeran didn't steal key parts of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," jury finds
Ed Sheeran won a copyright lawsuit alleging his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" took fundamental elements from Marvin Gaye's classic.
Trump asks federal court to take over Manhattan criminal case
Trump's attorneys said the matter involves "important federal questions" that require the intervention of a federal court.
Gwyneth Paltrow won't recoup attorney fees in ski crash lawsuit
Neither side has publicly disclosed how much it cost to sustain a yearslong legal battle with a team of attorneys.
From the witness stand, Ed Sheeran performs again at copyright trial
Ed Sheeran sang in court again during his second day on the witness stand at a trial claiming he stole from Marvin Gaye to create "Thinking Out Loud."
Operator in limo crash that killed 20 goes on trial in Schoharie, N.Y.
Nauman Hussain, who ran Prestige Limousine, is charged with criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter in connection with the 2018 crash in Schoharie, New York.
E. Jean Carroll cross-examined in Trump trial
Columnist E. Jean Carroll faced cross-examination from former President Donald Trump's attorney in the New York trial of her civil lawsuit against Trump, in which she alleges that he sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s. Elaine Quijano reports.
E. Jean Carroll said she kept quiet about rape accusation out of "fear" of Trump
E. Jean Carroll has accused the former president of rape and then of defamation.
Missing Auburn University student in Japan found dead, mother says
James Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother said.
Live
U.S. and Iran trade another round of fire
It's unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal, as an Iranian official says "the ball is in Trump's court," and Israel-Hezbollah hostilities continue.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
In France, Hegseth invokes immigration and "invasion" in D-Day remarks
Hegseth's speech echoed broader Trump administration rhetoric over border security and migration in Europe.
U.S. doctor with Ebola recovers from deadly virus, German hospital says
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian baby in the West Bank: Health ministry
Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed Friday evening, and his parents were wounded, the Palestinian health ministry said.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
Knicks beat Spurs for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
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Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Why a 55-mile trek is a mandatory rite of passage for freshmen at one high school
The five-day, 55-mile Appalachian Trail hike is a 53-year tradition for freshmen at St. Benedict's Preparatory School.
Park ranger dies after falling into crevasse on America's tallest peak
The National Park Service said a ranger in Alaska fell into a crevasse and died on North America's tallest mountain.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
Exclusive
After deadly bus crash, investigators probe company's links to other carriers
The company that operated a bus involved in a deadly crash in Virginia last week has ties to a broader network of travel firms, including one shut down by regulators a decade ago, a CBS News investigation has found.
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Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
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Becerra advances in California governor's race, CBS News projects
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in the California governor's race, CBS News projects. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.
Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
No bags, no watch parties: What to expect when Trump attends NBA Finals
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
DOJ confirms in court papers the "anti-weaponization fund" isn't going forward
In a pair of legal filings Friday, the Justice Department stated in writing for what appears to be the first time that a controversial $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" will not continue.
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U.S. doctor with Ebola recovers from deadly virus, German hospital says
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Veteran runs to fight "life-changing disease" after minor symptoms
Dr. Sara Whittingham thought she would know if something was wrong. But her minor symptoms had a surprising cause.
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
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Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort stokes days of protests in Albania
The so-called "Flamingo Revolution" has taken up the cause of protecting the Albanian coast from a development led by the president's son-in-law.
In France, Hegseth invokes immigration and "invasion" in D-Day remarks
Hegseth's speech echoed broader Trump administration rhetoric over border security and migration in Europe.
Missing Auburn University student in Japan found dead, mother says
James Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother said.
Russian teen claims first Grand Slam tennis title with French Open win
The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the French Open final on Saturday.
Pope Leo arrives in Spain for first papal visit in 15 years
Spaniards find themselves increasingly divided over issues including immigration, feminism and political corruption.
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Patton Oswalt on his new comedy special
Patton Oswalt sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his new special, "Tea & Scotch," and reflect on his comedic journey.
Simon Pegg and Lizzy McAlpine on new film
Simon Pegg and Lizzy McAlpine sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their new film, "Only What We Carry," which was shot in six days and mostly improvised.
Ashley McBryde performs "Ten To Midnight"
Grammy-winning country music star Ashley McBryde's latest album, "Wild," draws on her experiences growing up in the Ozarks and her journey to sobriety. Ahead of her summer U.S. tour, here's Ashley McBryde performing "Ten To Midnight."
Ashley McBryde performs "Bottle Tells Me So"
Grammy-winning country music star Ashley McBryde's latest album, "Wild," draws on her experiences growing up in the Ozarks and her journey to sobriety. Ahead of her summer U.S. tour, here's Ashley McBryde performing "Bottle Tells Me So."
Ashley McBryde performs "What If We Don't"
Grammy-winning country music star Ashley McBryde's latest album, "Wild," draws on her experiences growing up in the Ozarks and her journey to sobriety. Ahead of her summer U.S. tour, here's Ashley McBryde performing "What If We Don't."
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Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Anthropic on global pause on AI development
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more 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.
Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
New details on SpaceX IPO plans
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
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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.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Crime
L.A. police chase ends in deadly shooting
The freeways of Los Angeles saw two big police pursuits on Friday. The first chase ended when authorities reported that a robbery suspect was shot and killed on the busy 405 Freeway during morning rush hour. In the second incident, an alleged carjacker was taken down by a police K-9 following a meandering three-hour chase. Carter Evans has more.
Marine veteran fights off armed attackers
A Marine veteran was working on his truck in front of his home in Oxon Hill, Maryland, this week, when four teens tried to rob him at gunpoint. That is when his military training kicked in. Tom Hanson reports.
Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Man attacks 21-year-old over lake access
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
Man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer, claimed he shot Joseph Ryan after he came across Ryan attacking his wife.
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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.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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World Cup sparks boom in U.S. youth soccer
The World Cup begins next week, but ahead of the competition, "CBS Saturday Morning" visits Chicago, where kids from various backgrounds are exposed to soccer through USA Soccer's "Soccer Forward" program.
Albanians protest Kushner-backed resort plan
Crowds of Albanians gathered in Tirana to continue protesting plans for a resort backed by President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, set to go up on the country's Adriatic coast. CBS News' Emmet Lyons reports.
The Dish: Bánh Anh Em
Bánh Anh Em is the newest restaurant by chef Nhu Ton and John Nguyen, where they say memory is the secret ingredient to their acclaimed Vietnamese food.
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Patton Oswalt sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his new special, "Tea & Scotch," and reflect on his comedic journey.
Simon Pegg and Lizzy McAlpine on new film
Simon Pegg and Lizzy McAlpine sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their new film, "Only What We Carry," which was shot in six days and mostly improvised.