Ex-college player not guilty of killing man he says he thought was a woman
Isimemen Etute testified that he felt "violated" when he discovered the Tinder match he believed to be a woman was actually a man.
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One dead, four injured in shooting at hookah lounge near Virginia Tech
A Virginia Tech student was among those injured.
Are two face masks better than one?
New and more contagious COVID variants are spreading across the U.S., prompting reminders about the importance of wearing face masks. Some health experts are even encouraging people to wear two masks instead of one. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Linsey Marr, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech and an expert on airborne transmission of viruses, about why it could help.
Experimental cancer treatment for dogs could one day help humans
Researchers hope the drug might someday offer hope for humans with glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, which recently claimed the life of John McCain
Dogs get experimental cancer drug
An experimental treatment being tested in dogs with brain cancer could someday hold promise for helping humans with glioblastoma, the illness that claimed the life of Sen. John McCain. CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports.
These bike helmets protect you better than others
Of the 835 cyclists killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2016, more than half were not wearing protective head gear
Ex-Virginia Tech student sentenced in killing of girl, 13
Prosecutors say David Eisenhauer killed Nicole Lovell because he was afraid she would expose their relationship
New sighting of plant that causes blindness and burns
Giant hogweed, an invasive plant that can cause third-degree burns and blindness, has been spotted in more than 10 states
Virginia Tech women's lacrosse coach apologizes for offensive video
A video surfaced showing white team members singing a song by Lil Dicky that prominently features a racial slur
Thousands of shoes laid outside Capitol for kids killed by gun violence
Thousands of shoes were laid outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history
A look at the worst in a long line of tragic mass shootings that have scarred America
Police: Virginia college student tried to buy 5K rounds of ammo
Yunsong Zhao, 19, is no longer a student after the incident, a university spokesperson said
A mass shooting survivor's story
Kristina Anderson was 19 years old when she wounded at Virginia Tech in 2007; today she finds a special purpose in talking about the physical and mental healing that other victims may face
Life for a shooting survivor
Those who have survived a horrific mass shooting know that life does go on - often with a renewed sense of purpose. Kristina Anderson was 19 years old when she was carried out of her French class at Virginia Tech in April 2007, after having been shot three times by a troubled student who killed 32 and wounded 16 others. She used money tucked inside get well cards to start a foundation, and now criss-crosses the country speaking about school and workplace safety. Anderson talks with Lee Cowan about the physical and mental healing required after a mass shooting, and what victims of last weekend's deadly attack in Las Vegas might anticipate during a long and difficult recovery.
Virginia Tech massacre
As the country mourns and remembers the tragedy, one survivor of the shooting -- who still has three bullets in his body -- is pushing for gun safety reforms.
39-year-old former NFL player dead after collapsing on vacation
Keion Carpenter intercepted 14 passes during NFL career with Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons
Virginia Tech reacts to arrests
Virginia Tech student and radio reporter Claire Rigney talks with"48 Hours'" Peter Van Sant about how the murder of Nicole Lovell, 13, of Blacksburg, affected life on campus and the reaction after the arrests of two of its own.
2 former Va. Tech students indicted in teen girl's death
Authorities say David Eisenhauer and Natalie Keepers plotted to kidnap and murder Nicole Lovell last January
Virginia Tech shooting survivor works to prevent future tragedies
A woman who was critically wounded in the 2007 campus shooting has helped develop an app to notify law enforcement in emergencies
Concern over whether donations to Orlando victims will reach them
More than 100 victims of previous mass killings have signed petition demanding all the money go directly to the Orlando victims and families
Cops: Va. murder suspect a "sociopath in training"
One of the two former Virginia Tech students suspected in the death of Nicole Lovell called herself a "sociopath in training," according to a detective
Cops: Remains likely long-missing Va. Tech student
Robert L. Kovack vanished on his way from the Virginia college to a football game in Morgantown, W.Va.
Docs: Hannah Graham refused to get in killer's car
New documents reveal what a witness told investigators about the slain UVA student's last moments alive with her admitted killer, Jesse Matthew
Jesse Matthew victim's father: "How could he?"
Matthew pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon in the murders of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham as family read emotional victim impact statements
Report: No death penalty in Va. student murders
The man accused of killing Virginia college students Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham is expected to be spared the death penalty in a Wednesday plea deal, WTVR reports
Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on August 1.
Trump considers greenlighting new funding for Ukraine, sources say
President Trump is weighing new funding for Ukraine for the first time since taking office in January, diplomatic sources told CBS News.
The secret double life of Thomas Crooks, Trump's would-be assassin
A monthslong investigation by CBS News punctures Thomas Crooks' secrecy to reveal the broadest portrait yet of the lonesome young student who tried to kill President Trump.
Some Camp Mystic buildings removed from 100-year flood map by FEMA, records show
The Federal Emergency Management Agency included Camp Mystic in a "Special Flood Hazard Area" in its National Flood Insurance map for Kerr County, Texas, in 2011.
U.S. citizen reportedly killed in the West Bank as dozens die in Gaza
Hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza, including four children.
Iga Swiatek shuts out American Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon women's final
The game lasted just under an hour, with Swiatek winning consecutive sets 6-0, 6-0.
Trump judge pick declines to rule out 3rd Trump term, denounce Jan. 6 rioters
Emil Bove declined to rule out the possibility of a third Trump term and did not denounce the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in a questionnaire submitted to a Senate panel.
Plague kills Arizona resident, health officials say
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
Russia warns against forming security alliance targeting North Korea
Russia's foreign minister has warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea.
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Hartford Bakery, Inc. voluntarily recalls hundreds of loaves of bread
Several lots of Hartford Bakery, Inc.'s "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" may contain undeclared hazelnuts, the company said.
Some Camp Mystic buildings removed from 100-year flood map by FEMA, records show
The Federal Emergency Management Agency included Camp Mystic in a "Special Flood Hazard Area" in its National Flood Insurance map for Kerr County, Texas, in 2011.
Plague kills Arizona resident, health officials say
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
U.S. citizen reportedly killed in the West Bank as dozens die in Gaza
Hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza, including four children.
About 200 arrested in immigration raids on Southern California farms, feds say
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
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Hartford Bakery, Inc. voluntarily recalls hundreds of loaves of bread
Several lots of Hartford Bakery, Inc.'s "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" may contain undeclared hazelnuts, the company said.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Brazil warns of retaliatory levies against U.S. if Trump imposes 50% tariff
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
Unlucky in love? AI dating apps promise to help you up your game.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
Recent college graduates face a new obstacle in finding a job: AI
Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.
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Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Trump considers greenlighting new funding for Ukraine, sources say
President Trump is weighing new funding for Ukraine for the first time since taking office in January, diplomatic sources told CBS News.
About 200 arrested in immigration raids on Southern California farms, feds say
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Secret Service bolsters security with drones, mobile command posts following Butler
CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, dies at 83
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
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Plague kills Arizona resident, health officials say
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
A 13-year-old had chest pains. He was "close to sudden cardiac death"
Micah Clayborne was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare condition, after complaining of chest pains. He needed a heart transplant.
COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
HHS facing billion-dollar backlog of delayed grants after DOGE
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 youth have prediabetes, but experts question the data
The new federal estimates are spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are handling research.
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Photos show Kate, the Princess of Wales, others at Wimbledon women's final
Poland's Iga Swiatek beat American Amanda Anisimova in the women's final in consecutive sets.
Ecuador's top drug lord agrees to U.S. extradition after being captured
Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito," was captured in June after escaping from a maximum security prison last year in a jailbreak that sparked a severe wave of gang violence.
Iga Swiatek shuts out American Amanda Anisimova in Wimbledon women's final
The game lasted just under an hour, with Swiatek winning consecutive sets 6-0, 6-0.
At least 6 killed after Russia launches missile and drone attacks into Ukraine
Russia fired 597 drones and decoys, along with 26 cruise missiles, into Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
U.S. citizen reportedly killed in the West Bank as dozens die in Gaza
Hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza, including four children.
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Saturday Sessions: Molly Tuttle performs "San Joaquin"
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock. Here is Molly Tuttle with "San Joaquin."
Meet singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Award's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock.
Saturday Sessions: Molly Tuttle performs "That's gonna leave a mark"
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock. Here is Molly Tuttle with "That's Gonna Leave a Mark."
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Broadway hit "Purpose"
"Purpose," a powerful Broadway family drama about legacy and faith, took home two awards at last month's Tonys. The man behind it, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, spoke to CBS News.
Comedian Patton Oswalt shares nostalgia behind audio-only special
Patton Oswalt spoke with "CBS Mornings" about his new project "Black Coffee and Ice Water," how it discusses life with a teenager and his daughter's reaction to his work.
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Secret Service adds drones, mobile command posts
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
Unlucky in love? AI dating apps promise to help you up your game.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
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.
Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
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Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
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Ecuador's top drug lord agrees to U.S. extradition after being captured
Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito," was captured in June after escaping from a maximum security prison last year in a jailbreak that sparked a severe wave of gang violence.
Corey Comperatore's sister tragedy in Butler
Corey Comperatore's sister, Kelly Comperatore Meeder, is speaking out a year after her brother was killed during an assassination attempt against then-candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, during a 2024 campaign event. CBS News' Jennifer Borrasso and Scott MacFarlane report.
"Personal revenge" likely motive in mayor's murder, police say
Mayor Francisco Martinez was arrested in 2015 for allegedly trying to kill a daughter's boyfriend with a machete, police said.
Father kills teen daughter over her TikTok account, police say
According to police, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter "for honor" and the victim's family initially tried to portray the murder as a suicide.
Possible breakthrough in search for dozens allegedly killed by rogue cops
Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of mysterious disappearances in 2022 in the country's huge cockfighting industry.
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Want to own a huge chunk of Mars? It'll likely cost you up to $4 million
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars is expected to fetch up to $4 million when it goes up for auction later this month at Sotheby's.
Webb telescope captures images of new stars forming in Cat's Paw Nebula
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
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Summer music heats up 2025
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Street artist helps family in L.A.
Los Angeles street artist Retna, born Marquis Lewis, found his own way to help a family who lost their home in the Palisades wildfires.
Saturday Sessions: Molly Tuttle performs "San Joaquin"
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock. Here is Molly Tuttle with "San Joaquin."
Saturday Sessions: Molly Tuttle performs "That's gonna leave a mark"
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Association's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock. Here is Molly Tuttle with "That's Gonna Leave a Mark."
Meet singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle
In 2017, Molly Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Award's Guitar Player of the Year. Her new album is out next month and shows more of Tuttle's range–from pop to country to rock.
Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.