Bartender arrested over couple's deaths linked to tainted alcohol
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered by staff dead on a bed in a first-floor room and her fiance, Els Arno Quinton, 36, was found dead on a bed in another room, the BBC reported.
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Vietnam vet finds purpose as the "Honey-Do Dude"
After his retirement, and following the death of his wife, Danny Chauvin of Mississippi was looking for purpose. He had served in the Army in Vietnam and been treated for PTSD and depression, and knew he needed to keep busy. So, he posted a note to Facebook offering his services as a handyman, and everything changed. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
Death sentence upheld for tycoon — unless she pays $9 billion
Truong My Lan was convicted of swindling money from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) and sentenced to death for fraud totaling $27 billion.
"Dustoff" crews receive Congressional Gold Medal
During the Vietnam War, U.S. Army medevac teams flew into hostile combat areas, rescuing an estimated 900,000 wounded soldiers and Vietnamese civilians over the course of 11 years. Nearly 50 years on, those helicopter pilots and medics were awarded with the Congressional Gold Medal this week. Janet Shamlian reports.
"Mornings Memory": Vietnam Memorial unveiling
In today's Morning Memory, we honor Veterans Day by looking back at the 1982 unveiling of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., where President Ronald Reagan delivered a moving tribute to over 58,000 fallen service members.
Honoring women, the "forgotten" Vietnam veterans on Veterans Day
About 7,000 U.S. women served overseas as nurses during the Vietnam War. These veterans are working to ensure their contributions are honored on Veterans Day 2024.
Remains of pilot who vanished during Vietnam War spy mission identified
U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Larry R. Kilpatrick was conducting a "night armed reconnaissance mission" when he lost radio contact.
Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos
The World Health Organization says there have been increasing reports of deadly outbreaks among mammals caused by influenza viruses, including H5N1.
Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
Remains of Vietnam War pilot identified over 50 years after his plane vanished
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ronald W. Forrester, 25, of Odessa, Texas, was piloting an A-6A Intruder when his plane vanished over Vietnam in 1972.
Typhoon Yagi blamed for over 200 deaths, with Vietnam bearing the brunt
At least 197 people have been killed by Typhoon Yagi's inundations in Vietnam alone, as a vast swath of Southeast Asia reels from flooding and landslides.
Typhoon sweeps away vehicles and a bridge, killing dozens in Vietnam
Officials in Vietnam have blamed at least 59 deaths on Typhoon Yagi, which has also crippled business in the country's industrial heartland.
At least 4 dead after Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam
The typhoon was described by Vietnamese meteorological authorities as "one of the most powerful typhoons in the region over the past decade."
Bangkok hotel deaths appear to be mass poisoning over bad investment
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
Thai officials say poisoning possible as 6 found dead in luxury hotel
Six people, including 2 U.S. nationals, found dead inside a luxury Bangkok hotel are said to have been foaming at the mouth.
Will the 2024 DNC mirror the 1968 protests?
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists is vowing to march without a permit during August's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In 1968, demonstrators protested the DNC, also held in Chicago that year, over U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Puck reporter Peter Hamby joins "America Decides" to discuss if history could repeat itself at the summer convention.
How Americans view protests over time
Today's pro-Palestinian protests have prompted some to compare them to campus protests in the 1960s. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto digs into the archives to explain how Americans viewed the Vietnam War protest movement at the time.
How Columbia's 2024 protests compare to 1968
Columbia University has canceled its college-wide commencement ceremonies set for May 15, opting to hold smaller celebrations in the wake of anti-war protests. Historian Rick Perlstein joins CBS News to discuss the historical context.
U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War
John C.G. Kerr, originally from Florida, was 35 when he was reported missing in 1967.
Vietnam War veterans make emotional journey to D.C.
For several dozen Vietnam War veterans from Texas, a journey to visit memorials in Washington, D.C., saw five decades of emotion slowly begin to surface. Doug Dunbar has more.
Vietnam fraud death sentence: What to know
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon has been sentenced to death in one of the country's largest financial fraud cases in history. Property developer Truong My Lan was sentenced Thursday for swindling cash from one of Vietnam's largest banks for over a decade. Lan denied the charges and blamed her subordinates. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death in a corruption case so big its total financial damages are equivalent to 6% of the country's 2023 gross domestic product and dwarfs the amount in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange scandal that resulted in founder Sam Bankman-Fried being sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Vietnam real estate tycoon sentenced to death
Truong My Lan, a 67-year-old Vietnamese property magnate, has received a death sentence after being convicted of embezzlement, bribery and banking violations in a scheme that defrauded the Saigon Commercial Bank of more than $12 billion over a 10-year period.
Vietnam property tycoon sentenced to death in $27 billion fraud case
A Vietnam court sentenced developer Truong My Lan to death for swindling billions from a bank, saying she "eroded people's trust" in the ruling Communist Party.
Trump pushes Gaza plan in meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah
President Trump hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza.
Marc Fogel, American detained in Russia, freed after visit by Trump envoy
The White House announced Tuesday that it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was imprisoned in Russia.
Judge orders HHS, CDC, FDA to restore deleted health info to websites
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
Maps show snow storm forecast as parts of U.S. brace for winter weather
A procession of winter storms is forecast to bring snow, sleet, ice and potentially flood-inducing rain to sprawling bands of the U.S. this week.
Bannon pleads guilty in "We Build the Wall" donor fraud case
Trump ally Steve Bannon entered a guilty plea Tuesday for his role in a plot to defraud donors to a nonprofit devoted to building a wall on the U.S. southern border.
$500 million in food at spoilage risk after USAID pause, report says
A report from the USAID inspector general says that almost $500 million in food assistance is sitting in ports, ships and warehouses.
FBI says it found 2,400 new records related to JFK assassination
The FBI said Monday that it discovered roughly 2,400 records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Shopify takes down Ye store selling swastika T-shirts
Shopify said Yeezy.com violated its policies by selling a shirt promoted by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, emblazoned with a swastika.
U.S. records most whooping cough deaths since 2017
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
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Coca-Cola may use more plastic if Trump aluminum tariff takes effect
Soda prices could rise, too, if packaging costs increase under President Trump's tariffs.
Trump administration sued by religious groups over immigration arrests policy
The lawsuit from more than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups contends that the new policy is spreading fear of raids, thus lowering attendance at worship services.
Marc Fogel, American detained in Russia, freed after visit by Trump envoy
The White House announced Tuesday that it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was imprisoned in Russia.
Maps show snow storm forecast as parts of U.S. brace for winter weather
A procession of winter storms is forecast to bring snow, sleet, ice and potentially flood-inducing rain to sprawling bands of the U.S. this week.
Justice Department charges 2 with operating cybercrime group
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.
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Coca-Cola may use more plastic if Trump aluminum tariff takes effect
Soda prices could rise, too, if packaging costs increase under President Trump's tariffs.
$500 million in food at spoilage risk after USAID pause, report says
A report from the USAID inspector general says that almost $500 million in food assistance is sitting in ports, ships and warehouses.
Canned tuna sold by major U.S. grocers recalled over botulism concerns
Certain tuna products may have defective lids that could lead to "a potentially fatal form of food poisoning," FDA notice states.
Shopify takes down Ye store selling swastika T-shirts
Shopify said Yeezy.com violated its policies by selling a shirt promoted by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, emblazoned with a swastika.
What a dozen roses may cost you this Valentine's Day
The average price of a dozen roses for Valentine's Day 2025 vary by state due to factors like supply chain logistics, weather and inflation.
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Trump administration sued by religious groups over immigration arrests policy
The lawsuit from more than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups contends that the new policy is spreading fear of raids, thus lowering attendance at worship services.
Marc Fogel, American detained in Russia, freed after visit by Trump envoy
The White House announced Tuesday that it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was imprisoned in Russia.
Judge orders HHS, CDC, FDA to restore deleted webpages with health information
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
Trump pushes Gaza plan in meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah
President Trump hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza.
U.S. border czar shrugs off Pope Francis' condemnation of deportations
President Trump's border czar says Pope Francis should "stick to the Catholic Church," as the pontiff slams U.S. mass deportations
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Judge orders HHS, CDC, FDA to restore deleted webpages with health information
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
Canned tuna sold by major U.S. grocers recalled over botulism concerns
Certain tuna products may have defective lids that could lead to "a potentially fatal form of food poisoning," FDA notice states.
U.S. records most whooping cough deaths since 2017
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
Small town in Florida offers big perks to attract a new doctor
With a physician shortage hitting small communities hard, the town of Havana, Florida, is seeking a new family doctor. Incentives include rent-free office space and medical equipment.
Measles, polio outbreaks could reemerge as vaccination rates fall
The vaccination rate for Florida kindergartners has fallen to 88.1%, the lowest in decades.
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Marc Fogel, American detained in Russia, freed after visit by Trump envoy
The White House announced Tuesday that it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was imprisoned in Russia.
Justice Department charges 2 with operating cybercrime group
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.
Police blitz targeting mafia nets nearly 150 arrests: "Historic blow"
Warrants were issued against a total of 183 people, 36 of whom were already in custody, for crimes including attempted murder, extortion and drug trafficking, police said.
Trump pushes Gaza plan in meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah
President Trump hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza.
U.S. border czar shrugs off Pope Francis' condemnation of deportations
President Trump's border czar says Pope Francis should "stick to the Catholic Church," as the pontiff slams U.S. mass deportations
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Demi Moore on performance in "The Substance"
Last month, Demi Moore collected a Golden Globe for her performance in "The Substance." Now, she's getting buzz as the frontrunner for the Oscar. Moore looks back at her career journey as she speaks about what's behind her powerful performance and what the recognition means to her.
Alex Cooper talks new SiriusXM channels
Alex Cooper, host of the hit podcast "Call Her Daddy" is the most listened to female podcaster in the world and she's continuing to expand her media empire. Last year she signed a deal with SiriusXM. She joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about her podcast and the launch of her two new channels on SiriusXM.
Police unplug Ed Sheeran's impromptu busking performance in Bengaluru
British superstar singer Ed Sheeran, after being unplugged by Indian police, insists he did have permission to busk in tech hub Bengaluru.
Justin Hartley gives preview of "Tracker"
The second season of the series "Tracker" returns on Sunday. Justin Hartley stars as the lone wolf Colter Shaw who uses his survivalist skills to find missing people and collect the reward money. Hartley joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect from upcoming episodes and what it's like working with his wife, who is also part of the cast.
Best commercials from Super Bowl
Millions of Americans tuned into the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday, but some were watching for the ads more than the game. Ad Age editor-in-chief Jeanine Poggi breaks down some of the best Super Bowl commercials and trends.
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Justice Department charges 2 with operating cybercrime group
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.
Vance says U.S. is "gold standard" for AI
Vice President JD Vance called America the "gold standard" in artificial intelligence and promised to keep it that way while speaking at an AI summit in Paris. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more from France.
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.
Vance warns EU against AI overregulation at summit in Paris
In his first international address, Vice President JD Vance also argued AI must remain free from "ideological bias."
Elon Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for control of OpenAI
Billionaire Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI.
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Mexican long-nosed bats now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva
Endangered Mexican long-nosed bats are now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva.
U.K. firm finds way to turn damaging greenhouse gas into useful products
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
January 2025 was hottest January on record despite factors working against it
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Scientists say they've produced world's first IVF kangaroo embryo
Australia-based scientists say they've produced the world's first kangaroo embryo through IVF and hailed it as a key step toward saving endangered marsupials.
Scientists digitally "unroll" ancient scroll scorched by Mount Vesuvius
Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're reading it.
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Justice Department charges 2 with operating cybercrime group
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.
Police blitz targeting mafia nets nearly 150 arrests: "Historic blow"
Warrants were issued against a total of 183 people, 36 of whom were already in custody, for crimes including attempted murder, extortion and drug trafficking, police said.
Off-duty corrections officer killed in targeted attack, police say
Officials said Deputy Basil Powell was "targeted and ambushed while returning home."
Couple who killed Ukrainian women to kidnap baby learn their fate
The couple were motivated by their "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter," prosecutors said.
Suspect arrested in 1998 murder featured on Toronto police podcast
Investigators developed a male DNA profile from the evidence but there were no matches in 1998.
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When and where to see February's Snow Moon
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.
NASA to study "city-killer" asteroid as odds of hitting Earth go up
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of striking Earth in 2032.
NASA astronaut says "we don't feel abandoned" as space mission stretches on
Starliner astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Butch Wilmore have not been "abandoned" in space, as NASA considers plans to speed their return.
Scientists closely watching asteroid
Scientists are closely watching a recently discovered asteroid that is being called a potential "city-killer." NASA calculates there is a 1.6% chance it could hit the Earth in 2032. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Hubble Telescope captures cosmic collision
The Hubble Telescope took a snapshot of what astronomers are calling the Bullseye Galaxy. The distant galaxy contains nine rings of stars that were formed when a blue dwarf galaxy crashed through the center of the galaxy.
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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.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Arab states may not agree with Gaza plan
President Trump insisted on his plans to take Gaza during his White House meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II. Mr. Trump is proposing displacing Palestinians to nearby Jordan and Egypt. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more on how Arab states may react to his proposals.
How Powell testified on Capitol Hill
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill and was grilled about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessing the personal information of Americans. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Russia releases Fogel, White House says
Russia has released Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher detained since 2021, the White House announced. This comes after a visit from President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.
Stephen "tWitch" Boss' family on memoir
In an exclusive interview, the mother and brother of Stephen "tWitch" Boss spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the beloved DJ and TV personality's legacy and the private details revealed about his life in his widow, Allison Holker's, recently released memoir. Boss died in December 2022 by suicide. The memoir has fueled tensions between his family and Holker.
Atlman, Musk feud over OpenAI bid
Sam Altman is reacting to Elon Musk's bid to take over OpenAI. This comes as a global race to dominate the artificial intelligence space grows. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.