Man kidnaps family for 6 months, claiming cartel was targeting them
He allegedly told police he lied to the family about needing to protect them from a nonexistent "cartel," according to the police affidavit.
Utah
DNA helps solve Utah teen's cold case murder 40 years later
The body of Christine Gallegos was found in a field in Salt Lake City on May 16, 1985. She had been beaten, sexually assaulted, stabbed and fatally shot.
Tourist falls to his death at Arches National Park in Utah
Rudolf Peters was hiking in a rough section of a trail called The Windows Loop when he fell, the National Park Service said.
Cat survives 380-foot fall that killed couple in Utah national park
The cat was found next to a couple that authorities said had died after falling from a popular tourist spot within Bryce Canyon National Park.
Utah law to protect child influencers
Utah is establishing legal protections for children who are social media influencers. This comes as cases of abuse emerge among parents with kids in the industry. Tiffany Li, a technology attorney, joins CBS News with more details.
Utah bans LGBTQ pride flags in government buildings and schools
Republican Gov. Spencer Cox said he chose not to reject the bill because his veto would likely be overridden by the state's Legislature.
Utah becomes first state to ban adding fluoride to public water systems
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed a bill banning fluoride from public water supplies. The ban will take effect in May.
Utah adds protections for children of influencers after Ruby Franke case
Utah is moving to protect the children of online content creators following the child abuse conviction of family vlogger Ruby Franke.
Mia Love, first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House, dies
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on Sunday.
Schoolmate arrested in Hawaii girl's 1977 murder released from jail
Gideon Castro was arrested in Utah on a fugitive warrant for suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Dawn Momohara.
The People v. Kouri Richins
When her husband is found dead of an apparent overdose, Kouri Richins writes a children's book about grief. Soon after she’s charged with his murder. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
News on public drinking water in Utah
Utah could soon become the first state in the nation to ban fluoride in public drinking water. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Schoolmate arrested in girl's 1977 killing returning to Hawaii to face murder charge
Dawn Momohara was found dead on March 21, 1977, on the second floor of a building at McKinley High School, according to the Honolulu Police Department.
Sneak peek: The People v. Kouri Richins
When her husband is found dead of an apparent overdose, Kouri Richins writes a children's book about grief. Soon after she’s charged with his murder. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Utah seems set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water systems
Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn't allow cities or communities to decide for themselves.
Utah girl gifted life-changing bionic arm from stranger pays it forward
A 9-year-old's mission to get a bionic arm led to a story about the power of kindness — and an inspiring new friendship.
Video shows rescue of father, son in Utah
A father and his 12-year-old son were rescued from a narrow Utah cliffside after getting lost last week in Snow Canyon State Park, officials say. They said the two survived off the contents of a backpack left behind by a previous hiker.
Video shows rescue of father, son from narrow Utah cliffside
The stranded father and son found a backpack of supplies left behind by a previous hiker, rescuers said.
Nikola EV maker, once valued at $30 billion, files for bankruptcy
Once a rising star on Wall Street, the formerly hot startup became enmeshed in scandal and its founder convicted in 2022.
Remains of man missing 20 years found in Utah reservoir
Steven Willard Anderson, 46, who went missing in 2004 has been found inside a submerged car in a Utah reservoir.
2 decades after Utah man found stabbed to death, DNA leads to arrest
Authorities in Utah say they arrested a suspect in the 2005 stabbing death of 33-year-old Jason Royter.
48 years after Hawaii teen's murder, ex-schoolmate is arrested in Utah
Honolulu Police say modern forensic tests allowed them to identify and arrest a suspect in Dawn Momohara's 1977 murder.
DHS agents in Utah allegedly sold illicit "bath salt" drugs from evidence
Nicholas Kindle, a special agent in Utah tasked with investigating illegal narcotics trafficking, was arrested three weeks after special agent David Cole.
Tips sought after ancient engraving damaged in Utah
The Pregnant Sheep panel is one of many invaluable prehistoric rock art sites in Utah that document the ancient cultural heritage of Indigenous tribes.
Utah man accidentally causes avalanche, rescues trapped brother
The unidentified pair of brothers and their father were snowmobiling on Christmas Eve when the avalanche swept through.
China says Trump's missile defense plan could turn space into a battlefield
Trump's plans to build a "Golden Dome" U.S. missile defense system undermine "global strategic balance and stability," and should be abandoned, China says.
Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly announced last month that his cancer had returned.
House panel meets through the night on Trump's budget bill
A House committee began what could be an all-night meeting very early Wednesday after President Trump visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning.
DOJ opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo over pandemic testimony
The probe comes months after the DOJ dropped charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Changes at Trump's DOJ could shift which local police agencies get grants
The Justice Department has changed the guidance for a popular local police grant program, prioritizing border security and cutting language about "underserved populations," according to public documents reviewed by CBS News.
Trump Jr. says "maybe one day" he'll run for president
President Trump's oldest son, Don Jr., said Wednesday he could run for president "maybe one day," after previously denying he was considering a White House bid.
At least 2 Navy SEALs facing discipline over racist memes shared on Signal
The Navy is disciplining at least two members of SEAL Team 4 after racist memes were shared in a Signal chat to a Black fellow SEAL, two sources familiar told CBS News.
The most and least affordable U.S. cities for buying a home
This is where it's most and least expensive to buy a home in the U.S. taking into account home costs, housing availability and more.
Patrons of real-life Cheers mourn Norm on news of George Wendt's death
Customers at Cheers in Boston mourned the death of actor George Wendt by having a beer for Norm.
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Half of states now have laws that ban or regulate cellphones in schools
Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids.
The most and least affordable U.S. cities for buying a home
This is where it's most and least expensive to buy a home in the U.S. taking into account home costs, housing availability and more.
Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly announced last month that his cancer had returned.
Where around the U.S. you'll pay the most for fast-food
The average cost of a fast-food meal in the U.S. is now $11.56 in major cities across the U.S., according to LendingTree.
Behind on your student loan? Here's what to know about wage garnishment.
With the Department of Education this month resuming collections on student loans, millions of Americans are at risk of having their wages garnished.
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The most and least affordable U.S. cities for buying a home
This is where it's most and least expensive to buy a home in the U.S. taking into account home costs, housing availability and more.
Where around the U.S. you'll pay the most for fast-food
The average cost of a fast-food meal in the U.S. is now $11.56 in major cities across the U.S., according to LendingTree.
Behind on your student loan? Here's what to know about wage garnishment.
With the Department of Education this month resuming collections on student loans, millions of Americans are at risk of having their wages garnished.
Electricity demand expected to jump by more than 75% by 2050, report says
Electricity demand could jump at least 25% in the next five years and as much as 78% by 2050.
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun says he's the biggest owner of Trump's meme coin
Justin Sun — who owns $19 million worth of President Trump's meme coin — will attend a dinner with the president, after regulators paused a Biden-era lawsuit against Sun.
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Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly announced last month that his cancer had returned.
China says Trump's missile defense plan could turn space into a battlefield
Trump's plans to build a "Golden Dome" U.S. missile defense system undermine "global strategic balance and stability," and should be abandoned, China says.
Trump Jr. says "maybe one day" he'll run for president
President Trump's oldest son, Don Jr., said Wednesday he could run for president "maybe one day," after previously denying he was considering a White House bid.
Changes at Trump's DOJ could shift which local police agencies get grants
The Justice Department has changed the guidance for a popular local police grant program, prioritizing border security and cutting language about "underserved populations," according to public documents reviewed by CBS News.
DOJ opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo over pandemic testimony to Congress
The probe comes months after the DOJ dropped charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
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Disabled students say they feel left behind in emergencies
From fires to tornadoes to potential violence inside schools, millions of public school children with disabilities fear they will be left behind in emergency situations.
RFK Jr. tells farmers, GOP not to worry about his report targeting pesticides
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to release a report Thursday on how pesticides and other issues may be linked to childhood chronic diseases.
Biden's last prostate cancer blood test was in 2014, spokesperson says
Former President Joe Biden — who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer — got his last blood test for the cancer over a decade ago.
Allina surgeon removed woman's kidney instead of spleen, lawsuit says
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.
Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA tightening rules
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
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China says Trump's missile defense plan could turn space into a battlefield
Trump's plans to build a "Golden Dome" U.S. missile defense system undermine "global strategic balance and stability," and should be abandoned, China says.
Video shows drug-smuggling cat caught by prison guards
The justice ministry shared a video of the cat, which was carrying over 230 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of crack cocaine.
2 elephants getting some 400 pills a day each to battle tuberculosis
A team of doctors and vets in Pakistan has developed a novel treatment for a pair of elephants suffering from tuberculosis that involves feeding them at least 400 pills a day.
6 bystanders killed in crossfire of armed clashes near Acapulco
Acapulco was once a playground of the rich and famous. Today the city is engulfed by violence linked to drug cartels.
Pope calls for "sufficient humanitarian aid" and end of war in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV says the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, "the heartbreaking price of which is paid by children, the elderly, the sick," must end and food must be allowed in.
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George Wendt, comedian and actor beloved as Norm on "Cheers," dies at 76
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Angela Bassett on returning to "Mission: Impossible"
Reprising her role as Erika Sloane, Angela Bassett reflects on playing the president and the joy of seeing strong female leadership on screen.
Greg Tarzan Davis on "Mission: Impossible" sparking mentorship with Tom Cruise
After impressing audiences in "Top Gun: Maverick," Greg Tarzan Davis was written into the "Mission: Impossible" franchise.
Greg Tarzan Davis on "Mission: Impossible"
In his second Mission: Impossible film, Greg Tarzan Davis plays Degas—an agent who once pursued Ethan Hunt but now fights alongside him to stop a rogue AI known as "The Entity."
Angela Bassett talks "Mission: Impossible"
Angela Bassett reprises her role as Erika Sloane—now President of the United States in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" and explains why she chooses to back Ethan Hunt in the fight against an all-powerful AI.
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Half of states now have laws that ban or regulate cellphones in schools
Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids.
Survey finds teachers increasingly use AI
As many students face criticism and punishment for using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for assignments, new reporting shows that many instructors are increasingly using those same programs. New York Times technology reporter Kashmir Hill joins the "Daily Report" to discuss her piece on the topic.
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.
Big tech stocks dip lower
The Dow ended Tuesday down more than 100 points and S&P ended its six-day winning streak. Plus, Home Depot said it does not plan to raise its prices due to tariffs. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more.
Elon Musk says he intends to still be Tesla CEO for years to come
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now.
Science
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Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Video shows drug-smuggling cat caught by prison guards
The justice ministry shared a video of the cat, which was carrying over 230 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of crack cocaine.
6 bystanders killed in crossfire of armed clashes near Acapulco
Acapulco was once a playground of the rich and famous. Today the city is engulfed by violence linked to drug cartels.
Fifth escaped New Orleans jail inmate captured; 5 remain at large
Ten inmates in all broke out of the New Orleans jail, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, which runs the facility.
Inside the blast zone following bombing at Calif. fertility clinic
Three days after an explosion believed to be intended for a fertility clinic rocked the city of Palm Springs, California, the smell of smoke still filled the air.
"Narco pets," circus animals fleeing Mexico city eclipsed by cartel violence
Tigers, monkeys, jaguars, elephants and lions are among the animals being moved due to the cartel violence eclipsing the northern Mexican city of Culiacan.
Space
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Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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Cassie's mom testifies at Combs' trial
Cassie Ventura's mother took the stand to testify in Sean "Diddy" Combs' racketeering and sex trafficking trial. She testified about alleged abuse and blackmail that her daughter suffered. Combs has pleaded not guilty. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
COVID booster shot changes
COVID-19 booster shots could be harder to get this year. The FDA said it will start limiting the updated vaccine to people 65 and older or people at high risk of serious illness if infected. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know.
Maintenance worker arrested in inmate escape
A jail maintenance worker was arrested in the New Orleans prison escape after he told investigators one of the inmates threatened him if he didn't help. Five of the ten inmates remain on the run, officials say, following the jail break that happened last week.
Trump meeting with Ramaphosa
President Trump is meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday. The leaders are expected to discuss potential trade deals. This comes as the Trump administration handles backlash over the Afrikaner refugee resettlement. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
Cat used in attempt to smuggle drugs into prison in Costa Rica
Authorities in Costa Rica intercepted a cat carrying marijuana and crack cocaine into a prison on May 6. The feline was caught before the drugs reached inmates.