Body found amid search for missing American in Turks and Caicos
Investigators have made a grim discovery during the search for Brian Tarrence, a New Yorker who disappeared in Turks and Caicos.
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Dalai Lama to reincarnate, more world news
The current Dalai Lama announced that the next Tibetan Buddhist leader will be reincarnated once again. An American man is missing in Turks and Caicos and police say he was last seen at his hotel. And the rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering Australia. CBS News reporter Juliette Goodrich has a roundup of world headlines.
Oscar weakens to tropical storm as it moves by Cuba
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
Swimmer goes for gold at Paralympics after losing leg in shark attack
The Connecticut native and a friend were snorkeling off Turks and Caicos when a shark charged and bit Truwit's lower left leg.
Florida grandmother sentenced for having ammo in Turks and Caicos
Sharitta Grier went to the Turks and Caicos Islands on a surprise Mother's Day vacation that ended with her in custody instead of returning to Florida.
American arrested over ammo in Turks and Caicos gets suspended sentence
Michael Lee Evans of Texas faced a potential prison sentence in the Turks and Caicos Islands over seven 9 mm rounds that were found in his luggage.
American arrested in Turks and Caicos over ammo in bag is sentenced
Ryan Watson was arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands in April after four rounds of ammunition were found in his bag.
American gets suspended sentence over ammo
A Turks and Caicos judge has handed an American arrested over ammunition in his luggage a suspended sentence. Ryan Watson returned home to his family in the U.S. on Friday night. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
American sentenced in Turks and Caicos ammo case
Ryan Watson, an American who pleaded guilty in Turks and Caicos over ammunition found in his luggage, was given a suspended sentence of 13 weeks in prison and a $2,000 fine Friday, Watson's spokesperson said. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Turks and Caicos changes firearms law
Lawmakers in Turks and Caicos have amended their firearms law, removing the mandatory 12-year prison sentence that a handful of American tourists faced after allegedly bringing ammunition to the country by mistake. The change comes ahead of Oklahoma man Ryan Watson's sentencing under the law. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Second American sentenced after ammo found
Another American who was facing 12 years in prison after ammunition was found in his luggage in Turks and Caicos is set to return to the U.S. Tyler Wenrich, 31, was sentenced to time served and ordered to pay a $9,000 fine.
American in Turks and Caicos sentenced to time served, fine over ammo
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Another American sentenced in Turks & Caicos
Tyler Wenrich, an American arrested in Turks and Caicos for having ammunition in his luggage, was sentenced to time served and a $9,000 fine, avoiding a 12-year mandatory minimum sentence in the British Territory. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Another American in Turks & Caicos learns fate
Another American charged with bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos seemingly by mistake will be sentenced Tuesday, days after a U.S. man was given a suspended sentence in a similar case. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Pennsylvania man arrested in Turks and Caicos over ammo found in bag hugs kids at airport
Bryan Hagerich, who was arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands in February, returned home to western Pennsylvania on Friday.
American gets suspended sentence in Turks and Caicos over ammo in bag
Bryan Hagerich was one of several Americans facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
American returning home from Turks and Caicos
An American man who pleaded guilty to bringing 20 rounds of ammunition into Turks and Caicos will not have to serve jail time. Bryan Hagerich, 39, received the good news Friday during a sentencing hearing. CBS News Pittsburgh reporter Jessica Guay has the latest.
State Dept. tips for safe travels abroad
The State Department is offering tips for Americans looking to travel abroad without infringing on the laws of other countries. Rena Bitter, the State Department's assistant secretary for consular affairs, joins CBS News with more.
American avoids Turks and Caicos jail
A judge in Turks and Caicos ruled that Bryan Hagerich, a Pennsylvania man arrested in the British territory for possessing ammunition, will not have to serve a mandatory minimum of 12 years in prison and will get a suspended sentence. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
How inflation could impact Memorial Day plans
Memorial Day travel is already underway for many Americans. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave details the fluctuating costs of vacationing this year.
Americans describe being detained in Turks and Caicos
Florida grandmother Sharitta Grier talked about her experience being detained over ammunition found in her luggage while coming home from a surprise Mother's Day trip to Turks and Caicos.
A look at some of Wednesday's major headlines
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Tourists detained in Turks & Caicos speak out
The ordeal continues for five American tourists facing 12 years of prison time in Turks and Caicos for allegedly having ammunition in their luggage. Jacqueline Charles, Haiti and Caribbean correspondent with the Miami Herald, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
5th American detained at Turks and Caicos airport after ammo in luggage
Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police have arrested five Americans for bringing ammunition into the Caribbean territory.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Grand jury refuses to re-indict Letitia James
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Supreme Court allows Texas GOP to use new redistricted map for now
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
Lawmakers see video of boat strike, say admiral testified there was no kill order
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Luigi Mangione returning to court for crucial evidence hearing
Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday as a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial continues.
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, identified as Virginia man
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
ICE begins surge in Minnesota as Trump pushes for crackdown on Somali immigrants
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
$20,000 Faberge egg recovered after man allegedly swallowed it
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Luigi Mangione returning to court for crucial evidence hearing
Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday as a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial continues.
Endangered jaguar spotted at watering hole in Arizona
Officials have said that jaguar breeding in the U.S. has not been documented in more than a century.
Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug boat, Pentagon says
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Despite Trump's pressure, Putin finds an eager trade partner in India
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
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Employers have cut 1.1 million jobs this year. Here's why.
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Trump thinks tariff revenue could replace income taxes. Is that possible?
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Jasmine Crockett called Texas Senate race contenders as she weighs jumping into fray
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Operations against Houthis played into Truman Strike Group accidents, Navy finds
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug boat, Pentagon says
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
ICE begins surge in Minnesota as Trump pushes for crackdown on Somali immigrants
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
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Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
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CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
How to avoid holiday stress
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Despite Trump's pressure, Putin finds an eager trade partner in India
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
$20,000 Faberge egg recovered after man allegedly swallowed it
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Operations against Houthis played into Truman Strike Group accidents, Navy finds
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug boat, Pentagon says
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U.K. and Norway sign pact to "hunt Russian submarines" in North Atlantic
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a pact to create a naval alliance in the North Atlantic, aimed at protecting undersea cables and hunting Russian submarines.
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Lucy Liu talks new movie, "Rosemead"
Lucy Liu talks about starring in and producing the movie "Rosemead," why she says the story resonates universally and reflecting on personal experiences for the film.
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Kaytranada on rise to fame and his new album
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Richie Moriarty talks 5th season of "Ghosts"
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Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
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Google's top search trends in 2025
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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India revokes order for phone makers to install security app amid uproar
India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run security app.
OpenAI responding to Google's moves: WSJ
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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New evidence in Luigi Mangione hearing
New evidence was presented in court in connection with the case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday as a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial continues.
$20,000 Faberge egg recovered after man allegedly swallowed it
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New evidence in Luigi Mangione hearing
New evidence was presented in court in connection with the case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
James on grand jury refusing to re-indict
New York Attorney General Letitia James reacted to news of a federal grand jury refusing to re-indict her after earlier fraud charges against her were thrown out. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use new map
The Supreme Court is allowing the state of Texas to use its redrawn congressional map that could favor Republicans, for now. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Pentagon announces new boat strike
The Pentagon announced another strike against an alleged drug-carrying boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This comes as lawmakers react to a classified briefing on the controversial Sept. 2 strikes targeting a vessel near Venezuela. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Luigi Mangione arrest video played in court
On the one-year mark of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk, a hearing was held to determine what evidence is admissible in the trial of his accused killer, Luigi Mangione. Alice Gainer reports.