UVA grieves slain football team members: "It feels like it's a nightmare"
"I'm ready for somebody to pinch me and wake me up and say this didn't happen," head football coach Tony Elliott said Tuesday.
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Father of slain UVA football player shares their final text messages
"Keep on working."
Officials: UVA shooting suspect in custody
Officials held a briefing Monday with an update on the investigation into a shooting that killed 3 student at the University of Virginia Sunday night. Partway through the briefing they announced that a suspect had been taken into custody. Watch their remarks.
911 caller says that his girlfriend's sister killed their mother
Editor's note: On November 9, 2022, a judge overturned Megan Hargan’s double murder conviction, citing juror misconduct. The ruling came after a juror tried to re-enact Helen Hargan’s shooting using a rifle, and during deliberations told other jurors that the defense’s theory of the case was not possible. In a statement, the prosecutor said his office plans to retry Megan Hargan. She remains in custody. On July 14, 2017, Carlos Gutierrez called police fearing that something in his girlfriend's house was dreadfully wrong. When police do not immediately respond to his request for a welfare check, he makes a stunning revelation.
The Hargan killings: Fraudulent bank call leads police to new evidence
Editor's note: On November 9, 2022, a judge overturned Megan Hargan’s double murder conviction, citing juror misconduct. The ruling came after a juror tried to re-enact Helen Hargan’s shooting using a rifle, and during deliberations told other jurors that the defense’s theory of the case was not possible. In a statement, the prosecutor said his office plans to retry Megan Hargan. She remains in custody. The day before Pam Hargan and her daughter were found dead, someone attempted to transfer more than $400,000 out of Pam’s bank account. Who was it?
Democrat Elaine Luria defends House seat
Virginia Democrat Elaine Luria is the only Democrat on the House's Jan. 6 committee who is defending her seat in a toss-up district. She is fighting off a Republican challenge from state Senator Jen Kiggans. Scott MacFarlane reports.
ISIS trainer from Kansas gets 20 years
A Kansas woman who trained over 100 fighters in an all-female ISIS battalion in Syria was sentenced in Alexandria, Virginia to 20 years in prison and 25 years of supervised release. The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its fourth straight interest rate hike. And the Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Houston Astros to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series.
Richmond can take down its last-standing Confederate statue, judge rules
The 130-year-old monument, which currently stands in the center of an intersection, depicts Confederate General A.P. Hill, who was killed during the Third Battle of Petersburg in 1865.
Key congressional race tied in Virginia
The candidates in Virginia's tight race for the second congressional district will debate tonight. Rep. Elaine Luria, a Democrat on the House Jan. 6 committee, is facing Republican Jen Kiggans. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is in Virginia Beach following the candidates.
Outbreak at Virginia high school leaves hundreds of students home sick
Roughly a quarter of the high school's students were absent Tuesday, as the state warns this year's flu season is "showing concerning, early signs that it may be worse than in recent years."
Virginia mother indicted for murder in son's death after he allegedly consumed THC gummies
Doctors said the 4-year-old boy's death could have been prevented had his mother acted sooner, authorities said.
Carbon monoxide poisoning in schools, day cares prompt reviews of state laws
At least 10 states do not require schools or day cares to have carbon monoxide detectors.
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Voting underway in crucial elections nationwide; Fighting intensifies in Ethiopia
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Biden attending climate summit in Scotland; U.S. releases declassified COVID-19 origins report
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Republican Glenn Youngkin prevails in Virginia governor's race; Prince Andrew's lawyers slam his accuser in court filing
Police looking for man who shot drive-thru
A man fired a gun at a drive-thru in a Virginia restaurant, injuring an employee. Police, who recently released footage of the July incident, said two children were in the car.
Shots near James Madison University wound 8
Police in Virginia police are investigating a shooting near the campus of James Madison University that sent eight people to the hospital. All are expected to survive. A suspect is in custody. People living with hearing loss can now purchase hearing aids over the counter. And spooked fans helped "Halloween Ends" bring in more than $41 million at the box office.
8 wounded in shooting near James Madison University; suspect arrested
The university said none of the victims were currently enrolled students. All are expected to survive, police said.
Plane crash kills 23-year-old flight instructor, injures student pilot
An investigation revealed that a student pilot was flying a small plane when it crashed, killing the flight instructor, Virginia State Police said.
5/1: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," we'll have the latest on Ukraine with Samantha Power, the head of the U.S. Agency for International Development, and Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine. Then we'll hear from Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Dr. Paul Burton, the chief medical officer at Moderna; and Dr. Deborah Birx, the COVID-19 response coordinator during the Trump administration.
Inside the CIA's museum of spycraft
At the Central Intelligence Agency's headquarters in Langley, Virginia, a newly-redesigned museum – accessible only to authorized persons – chronicles the successes, failures and sacrifices of intelligence operatives through the years. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell gets a private tour with CIA director William Burns and finds out how compromising human intelligence sources can put American security, and the lives of CIA agents, at-risk.
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Election night 2021 is underway across U.S.; Eric Adams and Curtis Silwa vie for NYC mayoral seat
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President Biden stumps for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia; U.S. college enrollment declines significantly
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Deadline looms for Congress to avoid a government shutdown; Candidates for Virginia governor face off in debate
Virginia students protest governor's transgender policies
Students streamed out of their classrooms to decry the model policies unveiled earlier this month.
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Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota
An ICE officer shot a man Wednesday night in Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
20 charged in connection with rigging college basketball games
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving dozens of college basketball players, according to an indictment.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
Trump administration investigates 5 Democrats over their video to troops
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Trump administration to suspend immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
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Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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ICE's No. 2 official, a Noem ally, leaving agency to run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, the No. 2 official at ICE and a close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is leaving the agency to run for Congress.
20 charged in connection with rigging college basketball games
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving dozens of college basketball players, according to an indictment.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
Part that broke in UPS cargo plane crash had failed 4 other times, NTSB says
Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a broken part that contributed to last year's UPS cargo plane crash that killed 15 people, but at that time the plane manufacturer didn't believe it threatened safety, the NTSB said.
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Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Verizon says outage resolved after customers lost service for hours
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
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Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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ICE's No. 2 official, a Noem ally, leaving agency to run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, the No. 2 official at ICE and a close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is leaving the agency to run for Congress.
ICE officer shoots man in leg in Minneapolis after shovel attack, officials say
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
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Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
2 tons of cocaine seized after boat chased down in Pacific, video shows
The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.
What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
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Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
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New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
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.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis
More details are emerging about an apparent altercation that led to an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Au pair testifies in double murder trial
Testimony continues in the trial of Brendan Banfield, who is accused of plotting a double murder with his family's au pair - a woman he was secretly having an affair with. On Wednesday, the au pair, who is the prosecution's key witness, faced hours of intense cross-examination. Jericka Duncan reports.
2 tons of cocaine seized after boat chased down in Pacific, video shows
The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.
Au pair testifies ex-lover plotted murders of wife and stranger
Juliana Peres Magalhães testified that she turned against her former lover in a double homicide scheme involving his wife because she "wanted the truth to come out."
ICE officer shoots man in leg in Minneapolis after shovel attack, officials say
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis
More details are emerging about an apparent altercation that led to an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Trump's pivot on Iran
President Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he was told that Iran would halt the killings of anti-government protesters. CBS News' Holly Williams and Aaron Navarro report.
Trump meeting with María Corina Machado
President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, not much has changed in Venezuela since the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Oliver Stuenkel, a senior fellow affiliated with the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, who joined CBS News with more insight.
Kids share what makes America beautiful
As America celebrates 250 years this year, sixth graders at a Virginia middle school shared with CBS News what they believe makes the U.S. beautiful.