Vermont town official, his wife and her teen son killed in their home
Vermont State Police identified the victims as Brian Crossman, 46, Erica Crossman, 41, and her 13-year-old son, Colin Taft.
Vermont State Police identified the victims as Brian Crossman, 46, Erica Crossman, 41, and her 13-year-old son, Colin Taft.
Four U.S. states -- Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont and Connecticut -- are holding primaries that may affect the balance of power and key dynamics in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Communities across the East Coast of the U.S. are still dealing with flooding from Debby, the weather system that slammed multiple states on its way north. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather update and CBS News Baltimore's Caroline Foreback reports from flooded streets in Annapolis, Maryland.
Ilona Maher, known for her powerful physique and authentic attitude, has become a sensation in both rugby and TikTok.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
Hundreds of thousands of people are still without power in Texas nearly a week after Beryl roared ashore. The storm left a trail of destruction from Texas to Vermont, marking the latest "billion dollar" weather and climate disaster to impact the U.S. So far, there have been 15 such events in 2024. The increasing cost of extreme weather events has authorities looking to improve their response to them.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
Over the course of two weeks, Beryl became a historic and disastrous storm that killed at least 20 people, devastated islands and communities and left millions without power and shelter. This is its journey from near the coast of Africa to the Caribbean, Mexico and up through the northeast U.S.
What was once Hurricane Beryl is still wreaking havoc as it tracks up the Northeast United States, bringing flooding and severe, tornado-producing weather with it. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson is in Waterbury, Vermont, with a report on some of the flooding.
New England didn't receive a direct blow from Hurricane Beryl, but its remnants caused flooding and serious damage in the northern part of the region.
What was once a whisper in Democratic circles over President Biden's ability to win reelection and serve another term is now front and center. Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont joins "America Decides" to weigh in on whether Mr. Biden should remain his party's nominee.
Vermont has agreed to pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit on behalf of a man who was charged with a crime for giving a state trooper the middle finger in 2018.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is holding a rally in Ohio Thursday, seeking to bolster support for an upcoming ballot initiative to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Jim Carroll set up a spy camera and captured Mary Morrissey pouring water into his bag. He said it was soaked almost daily.
The corporate jet disappeared shortly after departing the Burlington airport for Providence, Rhode Island, on Jan. 27, 1971.
The Burlington Police Department said it had communicated plans for the simulated shooting with the school.
the law would require fossil fuel companies to contribute to a superfund that will be used to help the state adapt to climate change and develop more resilient infrastructure.
The dead baby was found on April 1, 1982 by children waiting for a school bus in Northfield, Vermont.
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.
Americans across the heartland are awaiting a total solar eclipse Monday that can be seen from parts of Texas through Maine. CBS News' Dave Malkoff, Omar Villafranca and Tony Dokoupil are witnessing gatherings for the celestial event around the U.S., and Dr. Kelly Korreck, NASA's solar eclipses program manager, breaks down how to watch the eclipse safely.
During Monday's total solar eclipse, the moon will travel 8,000 miles closer to the Earth than it did during the 2017 solar eclipse. CBS News' Lana Zak, Dave Malkoff and Jason Mikell have a preview of the celestial event.
The total eclipse on April 8 will bring an economic boom to cities and towns in more than 12 states, from Texas to Vermont.
Investigators said they believe Maitland, then 17, is a victim of foul play after her car was found backed into the side of an abandoned barn in Montgomery, Vermont.
After the crash, the driver called Williams' wife to tell her what happened, with prosecutors saying he took responsibility for the accident.
Many young Americans in Brattleboro, Vermont, are heading to the polls for the first time this Super Tuesday following a successful campaign to lower the town's voting age to 16 and 17. The push to let more teens vote in certain races began several years ago and has faced plenty of hurdles. Rio Daims, who worked on the youth vote campaign in 2018, joined CBS News to talk about the change.
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe detailed the findings of an internal review of the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Kentucky Sheriff Shawn M. Stines has been charged with murder in the first degree in the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins.
The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie-talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.
Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono has not appeared publicly since the deadly attack that targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah and that has been widely blamed on Israel.
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for a path forward to keep the government open after the of the month.
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.
Dozens of former football players and coaches, including some NFL Hall of Famers, endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on National Black Voter Day.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause.
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.
Harris' Atlanta trip follows ProPublica's investigation into the deaths of two Georgia women, which it tied to the state's six-week abortion ban.
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
Waffle House accused of using tip credit to avoid federal minimum wage, allegedly paying workers $3 an hour to cook and clean.
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Travis King fled into North Korea in July 2023 while taking part in a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Harris' Atlanta trip follows ProPublica's investigation into the deaths of two Georgia women, which it tied to the state's six-week abortion ban.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for a path forward to keep the government open after the of the month.
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Are you a back, side or stomach sleeper? Here's what a sleep expert says about the pros and cons of each.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Kokiak Cakes recalls boxes of Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40-count with use-by dates of Jan. 10, 2026.
Travis King fled into North Korea in July 2023 while taking part in a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
P.J Féret, who conducted a dig at France's Cité de Limes site in January 1825, wrote the message, archaeologists say.
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono has not appeared publicly since the deadly attack that targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah and that has been widely blamed on Israel.
The late former owner of London's luxury department store Harrods has been accused of sexually assaulting dozens of women, including several Americans.
Chris Hemsworth reveals that his children played a key role in his decision to voice Young Optimus Prime in "Transformers One."
The highly anticipated "Transformers One" movie tells the story of how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from allies to enemies. Natalie Morales sits down with Chris Hemsworth, who voices a young Optimus Prime, to discuss his role alongside a star-studded cast that includes Scarlett Johansson and Keegan-Michael Key.
Scarlett Johansson compares the physical demands of voicing Elita-1 in Transformers One to her decade-long work as Black Widow in "The Avengers."
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Apple is out with the new iPhone 16 with the new model hitting shelves in nearly 60 countries Friday. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joined CBS News to discuss the new product.
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.
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like marital status, annual income, health conditions and religious faith, but don't provide easy ways for users to opt out of data collection.
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the report, joins CBS News to discuss the concerns, standards and the "AI divide."
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
A Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge in his chambers Thursday was embroiled in a legal case before the deadly encounter. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines gave a deposition this week in a lawsuit accusing him of failing to investigate sexual abuse allegations involving one of his deputies.
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.
The sheriff who allegedly shot and killed a rural Kentucky judge was apparently involved in an argument with District Judge Kevin Mullins before the shooting. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest confirmed information.
Jordan Jarrad Law was previously arrested for allegedly using his ex-girlfriend's bank cards without permission.
A man who spit on the sidewalk outside of his home in Boston is now charged with an unsolved 35-year-old murder.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Vice President Kamala Harris made stops in Georgia and Wisconsin Friday, delivering a reproductive rights message with male voters in mind. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
Many Americans are voting with their wallets this year, which is unsurprising considering the U.S. economy consistently polls as a top concern. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are offering vastly different proposals for solving the stubborn problem of inflation. Mark Strassmann has an in-depth look at the issue.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor, is no longer attending former President Donald Trump's rally in North Carolina Saturday. It comes after CNN unearthed Robinson's alleged posts on a pornographic website. Robinson is denying the report and refusing to drop out of the race.
A Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge in his chambers Thursday was embroiled in a legal case before the deadly encounter. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines gave a deposition this week in a lawsuit accusing him of failing to investigate sexual abuse allegations involving one of his deputies.
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday in favor of hand counting all ballots in the election in November, which could lead to a delay in the reporting of Georgia's election results. Scott MacFarlane is in Atlanta looking into how it could all play out.