Virginia lake being tested after swimmers report E. coli infections
Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections.
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Death Hits Home: The Hargan Killings
Megan Hargan was suspected of killing her mother and sister. Her defense had an unusual theory: her sister was the one who pulled the trigger – with her toe. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. | EDITOR'S NOTE: On Sept. 22, 2023, a jury found Megan Hargan guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of her mother Pamela and sister Helen in 2017.
Death Hits Home: The Hargan Killings
Megan Hargan was suspected of killing her mother and sister. Her defense had an unusual theory: her sister was the one who pulled the trigger – with her toe. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. | EDITOR'S NOTE: On Nov. 9, 2022, a judge overturned Megan Hargan's double murder conviction, citing juror misconduct. The ruling came after a juror tried to reenact Helen Hargan's shooting using a rifle, and during deliberations told other jurors that the defense's theory of the case was not possible. On Sept. 22, 2023, a jury found Megan Hargan guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of her mother Pamela and sister Helen in 2017.
Weijia Jiang's journey
Weijia Jiang, CBS News' senior White House correspondent, is a member of the Gold House A100 list that highlights the most influential AAPI leaders of the year.
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.
Father tries to save teenage son before both drown
The father and son were reportedly in the private "hot side" of Virginia's Lake Anna that's known for its nuclear generating station.
Revolutionary War barracks, chewed-on ammunition unearthed in Virginia
The barracks included chimney bricks, officers' jewelry and musket balls that soldiers chewed on because of their sweet taste.
Two schools to reclaim Confederate names
Since the summer of 2020, dozens of schools in the nation named for Confederate leaders have changed their names, but this week, a Virginia school district has become likely the first in the nation to reverse course. The Shenandoah County school board overwhelmingly voted to restore the names of Confederate leaders to a high school and an elementary school.
Virginia school district restores names of Confederate generals to 2 schools
In a reversal experts believe was the first of its kind, Shenandoah County's school board voted 5-1 to rename Mountain View High School as Stonewall Jackson High School and Honey Run Elementary as Ashby Lee Elementary.
Confederate names restored to 2 Virginia schools
A Virginia school district is now the first in the country to restore school names honoring Confederate leaders after they were removed in the racial reckoning of 2020. While some say the change honors their heritage, others say it reopens wounds of racial hate. Nikole Killion reports.
Gang leader who turned D.C. area into "hunting ground" gets life in prison
MS-13 members targeted random civilians so they could increase their status within the gang, prosecutors said.
Americans facing prison abroad over bag ammo
This week an Oklahoma father of two became the latest American tourist to be detained under a new firearm law in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos. The arrest comes as a Virginia man faces up to 12 years in prison after airport security allegedly found ammunition in his carry-on bag earlier this month. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Biden commemorates Earth Day; Trump in court
President Biden was on the campaign trail in Virginia on Monday for an Earth Day event, while former President Donald Trump spent the day inside a Manhattan courtroom. Michael Tyler, communications director for the Biden campaign, joins CBS News to discuss the latest in the 2024 race.
Ex-Virginia assistant principal charged in case of student who shot teacher
A special grand jury found that Ebony Parker showed a "reckless disregard for the human life" of students at Richneck Elementary School when a 6-year-old shot his teacher Abigail Zwerner in class.
Endangered whale found dead off Virginia was killed in ship collision
There are fewer than 360 North Atlantic right whales and the species is vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
K-9 killed while protecting officer during prison attack
The officer had no serious injuries, officials said, because of her training and "Rivan's courageous actions."
Millions of Americans in path of severe storms
More than 50 million Americans from Texas to Virginia are in the path of severe storms, with conditions set to last well into Tuesday. Omar Villafranca has more.
Student pilot tried to access Alaska Airlines cockpit 3 times: complaint
The man was eventually restrained and the plane's cockpit was blocked with a beverage cart, the complaint said.
Prison escapees charged with murder after U.S. couple vanishes in Grenada
Three suspects are accused of escaping from a police holding cell and hijacking a catamaran owned by Ralph Henry and Kathy Brandel while they were aboard.
Virginia man arrested after DNA links him to 2 women's cold case murders
Elroy Harrison, 65, has been charged with one cold case murder after forensic genetic genealogy connected him to two cold cases.
Biden, Trump win in North Carolina, Virginia
CBS News projects former President Donald Trump will win the North Carolina and Virginia Republican primaries. President Biden also won the Democratic contests in those states, as well as in Vermont. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Caitlin Huey-Burns, Nidia Cavazos, Nancy Cordes, Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe have more.
Gaza cease-fire discussions stall in Cairo
After three days of negotiations between officials in Cairo, Gaza cease-fire discussions have stalled. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
What is Super Tuesday and how does today's voting work?
Fifteen states and a U.S. territory hold their 2024 nominating contests on Super Tuesday this year. Here's what there is to know and how the voting works.
Trump, Biden expected to sweep Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday, the biggest voting day of the primary season, is one of the last opportunities for President Biden, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump to collect delegates before the GOP and Democratic conventions this summer. CBS News political director Fin Gomez is following the latest at the polls.
First look at Super Tuesday exit polling
CBS News is getting a first look at what is on the minds of voters casting their ballots this Super Tuesday. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the findings.
Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with rain, flooding. See its path.
These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations
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Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections
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Feds investigate if accused Chinese agent had help in the U.S.
Nicolas Maduro, wife face torture charge in new U.S. indictment
FlyDubai co-pilot bashed women in thousands of "manosphere" X posts
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