Plane veers off runway, killing pilot and co-pilot
The wing of a cargo plane struck the runway in West Virginia, sending the plane down a steep hill
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W.Va. Gov. unveils literal "pile of bull you-know-what"
Gov. Jim Justice used the prop to illustrate that he thinks the budget "is nothing more than bunch of political bull you-know-what"
Ohio man admits killing ex-coal exec. during drug binge
Bennett Hatfield had been visiting his wife's gravesite before Anthony Arriaga shot him twice in the back
America's most stressed-out states
A new analysis ranks the places with the highest stress levels; is your state one of them?
Bernie Sanders to pitch populist agenda to coal county
Vermont senator will return Monday to McDowell County, West Virginia, with an agenda, touting the benefits of Obamacare
Mom accused of killing sons by setting fire to their beds
Molly Joe Delgado allegedly started the fire, then locked her family inside their home and walked away with the key
Mom who reported tot missing indicted on murder charge
According to a criminal complaint, witnesses saw the woman bludgeoning her daughter, Aliayah Lunsford, who vanished in 2011
West Virginia distributing 8,000 overdose antidote kits
West Virginia has the highest rate of overdoses of any state
Man found guilty of killing ex-wife hours after she remarried
William Jessie Seal of West Virginia convicted of fatally stabbing ex-wife 86 times hours after she married another man
Sheriff admits stealing meth from police locker; resigns
A prosecutor says the newly-elected West Virginia sheriff admitted he was a meth addict
W.Va. homeless man charged in machete attack, police say
Charleston, West Virginia, police say the 19-year-old victim has not been located after being thrown into a frigid river, and could be dead
New-elected W.Va. sheriff charged with stealing meth from evidence room
West Virginia sheriff was charged with stealing meth from a police evidence storage area; Bo Williams was elected as Roane County’s sheriff in November
Neighbor sought in Pa. woman's chopping death detained
63-year-old Linda McGinnis was found dead in her home New Year's Eve with a chop wound to the head and a stab wound to the neck, police say
Probe reveals flood of painkillers in 6 deadly years in West Virginia
Wholesalers shipped 780 million hydrocodone and oxycodone pills to the Mountain State when there was a rash of fatal overdoses
Sen. Joe Manchin says he'll support some of Trump's cabinet nominees
The West Virginia senator was himself a contender for energy secretary and has spoken with Trump in person and on the phone
W. Va. official returning to job after flap over racist Obama post
Pamela Ramsey Taylor will return to work at the Clay County Development Corp. this month after calling Michelle Obama an "Ape in heels"
Ken Hechler, West Virginia statesman and author, dead at 102
West Virginia statesman and author Ken Hechler, whose seven-decade career included stints in the Truman White House and Congress, has died
Elephant sedative blamed for rash of W. Va. overdoses
Prosecutors say 22-year-old Ohio man was selling carfentanil, which is 100 times more potent than fentanyl
West Virginia mayor resigns after racist Michelle Obama post
Mayor resigned her post following a backlash after she posted a response to a racist comment about first lady Michelle Obama on Facebook
Racist post about Michelle Obama causes backlash
Clay County Development Corp. director makes derogatory comments about first lady, which are then supported by mayor
The view of voters in West Virginia coal country
Ted Koppel visits McDowell County, where Trump bested Clinton by a four-to-one margin, and finds voters in desperate straits
Mom of long-missing W.Va. girl Aliayah Lunsford charged
Aliayah was 3 when she supposedly vanished from her home in 2011, but police now believe her mother killed her there
Dems best hope in W.Va? Dad who once wanted to clone his dead son
Mark Hunt, a Democrat running for the 2nd Congressional District, is challenging Republican Rep. Alex Mooney, who has said he doesn't believe cloning is right
Cops: Mom on heroin crashed car with tot son in backseat
Police say the West Virginia woman passed out behind the wheel after driving through a Wendy's drive-thru lane
Infant girl dies following sexual assault
Benjamin Taylor, 32, is charged with sexual assault and murder in the death of his girlfriend's 9-month-old daughter
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested for their murders
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Police release new videos of person of interest as Brown shooting manhunt continues
Police on Monday renewed their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others.
Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
Trump files $10B lawsuit against the BBC over editing of his Jan. 6 speech in doc
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
4 members of far-left group charged for alleged terror plot in California
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI and Justice Department thwarted "what would have been a massive and horrific terror plot" in Southern California.
Brown University shooting victims identified
The two people who were killed in a shooting at Brown University on Saturday have been identified as students Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov.
"Australia's not a home for Jews anymore," Bondi victim's daughter says
Sheina Gutnick's dad came to Australia to escape persecution for his Jewish faith, and his murder in Bondi has left her feeling "betrayed by the government."
Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
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Anthony Geary, "General Hospital" star, dies at age 78
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour player of the year for 4th straight year
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
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New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sought in a letter to tamp down concerns that the streaming giant is not committed to the movie business.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
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Trump files $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
Obama encourages Democrats to focus on winning back House, not "tactical differences"
Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats at a fundraiser with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to focus on regaining the House and telling a "better story" to voters.
Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
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He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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"Australia's not a home for Jews anymore," Bondi victim's daughter says
Sheina Gutnick's dad came to Australia to escape persecution for his Jewish faith, and his murder in Bondi has left her feeling "betrayed by the government."
Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Rabbis, a young girl and a Holocaust survivor among Bondi Beach victims
Family and friends say Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who helped plan the targeted Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, was among the 15 people killed.
Parents recall panic as they lost track of daughter during Bondi attack
Their little girls were "having an absolute ball" at a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, before gunmen shattered the joy.
Leaders say Australia needs tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
For the second time in 3 decades, Australian leaders have vowed to respond quickly to a mass shooting with tighter gun ownership laws.
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Anthony Geary, "General Hospital" star, dies at age 78
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
Extended interview: Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman
In this web exclusive, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of the new film "Song Sung Blue," talk with Tracy Smith about playing Mike and Claire Sardina – real, not-very-famous musicians who performed a tribute act pretending to be very-famous musicians Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. They also discuss singing, Neil Diamond's songs, and the Oscars (including, as Jackman was, being nominated opposite Daniel Day-Lewis).
Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sought in a letter to tamp down concerns that the streaming giant is not committed to the movie business.
From the archives: Rob Reiner
In this Aug. 15, 2010 "Sunday Morning" profile, actor, writer and director Rob Reiner talked with Russ Mitchell about starring in the classic sitcom "All in the Family," and directing such hits as "Stand By Me," "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally" and "A Few Good Men."
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Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
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.
What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
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Early timeline of Reiner investigation
Police arrested Nick Reiner on murder charges Monday morning after the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Australia eyes stricter gun laws after attack
At least 15 people were killed and 40 others wounded in a shooting at one of Australia's most popular beaches on Sunday during the first night of Hanukkah celebrations. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
New person of interest in Brown shooting
Police in Rhode Island are searching for a new person of interest in the wake of Saturday's deadly shooting at Brown University. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest from Providence.
Brown University student recounts shooting
After three days, the Brown University shooter remains at large. Talia Levine, a senior at Brown University, joins "The Takeout," to share what she experienced during Saturday's shooting.
New images of Brown shooting person of interest
Police shared more videos and pictures of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting investigation on Monday. The shooter remains at large.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
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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 life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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Early timeline of Reiner investigation
Police arrested Nick Reiner on murder charges Monday morning after the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Recapping major 2025 Supreme Court decisions
The Supreme Court heard cases and handed down rulings in 2025 that changed the fabric of the U.S. government. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to recap some of the most important decisions.
Details on attack in Syria against U.S.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard, along with a civilian interpreter, were killed in what the Pentagon called an ambush attack by an ISIS gunman over the weekend. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Australia eyes stricter gun laws after attack
At least 15 people were killed and 40 others wounded in a shooting at one of Australia's most popular beaches on Sunday during the first night of Hanukkah celebrations. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
New person of interest in Brown shooting
Police in Rhode Island are searching for a new person of interest in the wake of Saturday's deadly shooting at Brown University. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest from Providence.