Hitman who killed Whitey Bulger sentenced to 25 years in prison
Prosecutors initially had said Geas used a lock attached to a belt to repeatedly hit the 89-year-old Bulger in the head.
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Inmate sentenced in prison killing of infamous gangster "Whitey" Bulger
An inmate was sentenced to more than four years in prison Thursday for his role in the 2018 killing of the infamous gangster James "Whitey" Bulger.
Accused lookout in Whitey Bulger killing avoids more jail time
Sean McKinnon was accused along with two other inmates in the 2018 killing of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger at a troubled West Virginia prison.
3 men charged in Whitey Bulger's prison killing have plea deals
Three men charged in the 2018 prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger have reached plea deals with prosecutors, according to court papers filed Monday.
DOJ: Prison failures led to Whitey Bulger's murder
A new Justice Department watchdog report reveals a botched prison transfer led to the death of notorious gangster Whitey Bulger, who was beaten by fellow inmates.
Whitey Bulger's murder exposed "deeply troubling" failures, watchdog report says
Inmates and over 100 prison personnel at USP Hazelton, the West Virginia prison where Whitey Bulger was beaten to death hours after his transfer there, knew he was coming.
Inmates prepared for Whitey Bulger's arrival before he was killed, calls show
Sean McKinnon, who is accused of acting as a lookout, told his mother that inmates were preparing for the arrival of a "higher profile person."
Man charged in Whitey Bulger prison killing to stay locked up until trial
Sean McKinnon told federal agents he wasn't aware of what happened to Bulger, prosecutors say.
The 60 Minutes Whitey Bulger archives
For more than three decades, 60 Minutes covered the crimes and conspiracy of the notorious Boston gangster as he evaded arrest and was finally caught
Man arrested in 1984 "cold-blooded" killing linked to Whitey Bulger
Michael Lewis, 61, faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the 1984 fatal shooting of Brian Watson.
Whitey Bulger "predictably" killed in prison, family says
Family members of Boston crime boss filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons and 30 unnamed employees.
Last known photos of Whitey Bulger released
The last known photos of late notorious gangster Whitey Bulger are being released for the first time, along with the story behind what happened while he was on the run and after he was caught. Jeff Glor speaks to Dave Wedge and Casey Sherman, who co-authored "Hunting Whitey," and former FBI agent Noreen Gleason, who was running Bulger's case when he was captured.
Family of Whitey Bulger sues U.S. government for wrongful death
The 89-year-old gangster was beaten to death in 2018 after being transferred to a federal prison
Whitey Bulger's girlfriend moved to halfway house
Greig had been in federal prison since 2011 for her role in assisting the notorious crime boss
Death certificate reveals details of Whitey Bulger's demise
Death certificate confirms that notorious Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger died of blunt force injuries to the head in prison last year
Passage: The killing of "Whitey" Bulger
The former Boston crime boss and FBI informant, jailed in connection with 11 murders and other crimes, was slain in a West Virginia prison
2nd suspect reportedly emerges in murder of Whitey Bulger
Official says former Boston crime boss was transferred to USP Hazelton in West Virginia after causing problems at the prison in Florida
"Misery Mountain": Violence plagued prison before Whitey Bulger killing
Lawmakers, advocates and even prison guards had been sounding the alarm about dangerous conditions at USP Hazelton
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Whitey Bulger killed
A federal prison in West Virginia is on lockdown as the search continues for whoever killed notorious mobster Whitey Bulger. But early signs point to a career killer. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
Mafia hit man is reportedly suspect in death of Whitey Bulger
Fotios "Freddy" Geas was known to despise gangsters who ratted each other out; Bulger was a longtime FBI informant
Whitey Bulger's eyes reportedly almost gouged out in deadly attack
Notorious mob boss apparently severely beaten by one or more inmates before his death in prison, sources say
Whitey Bulger apparently killed in prison
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News Whitey Bulger apparently was severely beaten by one or more inmates before his death in prison. The notorious mob boss was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday. He was serving a life sentence for his role in 11 murders and other crimes. Other reports say he was targeted in prison for being a government informant. Nikki Battiste reports.
Whitey Bulger dies
The notorious Boston gangster White Bulger died in a West Virginia federal prison Tuesday, just hours after he was transferred there. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
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Hurricane Milton intensifies, heads toward Florida's Gulf Coast
Milton grew into a powerful Category 5 hurricane and is expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a major storm this week.
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban
Georgia's six-week abortion ban has been restored for now, while the state's high court consider's the state's appeal.
Israelis mourn at massacre sites 1 year after Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack
Exactly 1 year after Hamas' terrorist rampage in Israel, 101 hostages are still missing and the death toll is still climbing.
Harris responds to critics over not having biological children
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
Soda mixed with coffee creamer? The "dirty soda" trend, explained.
Dirty sodas, which combines your favorite soft drink with creamer, syrups and more, are all over social media. Here's what experts say about the ingredients.
Maps show forecast path of Hurricane Milton toward Florida
Forecasters predict Hurricane Milton will make landfall around the Tampa Bay area Wednesday as a major hurricane.
Riley Keough recalls Lisa Marie Presley intuition the morning Elvis died
"An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie, and Riley" will premiere on CBS on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Illegal crossings at U.S. southern border reach new low for Biden era
Border Patrol's tally of migrant apprehensions in September is the lowest number recorded by the agency since August 2020.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
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Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban while appeal is underway
Georgia's six-week abortion ban has been restored for now, while the state's high court consider's the state's appeal.
Harris responds to critics over not having biological children: "This is not the 1950s anymore"
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked
American Water Works says it's investigating impact of breach; utility supplies drinking water to 14 million people.
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Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked
American Water Works says it's investigating impact of breach; utility supplies drinking water to 14 million people.
Verizon wireless customers experience second outage in one week
Verizon wireless suffered another outage Monday, but it was resolved within minutes.
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
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Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban while appeal is underway
Georgia's six-week abortion ban has been restored for now, while the state's high court consider's the state's appeal.
Harris responds to critics over not having biological children: "This is not the 1950s anymore"
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
Supreme Court won't decide Texas dispute over emergency abortions
In turning away the case, the Supreme Court leaves in place a lower court order that blocked emergency abortion care if it violates Texas' near-total ban.
Supreme Court won't hear dispute involving Jack Smith and Trump's X data
Special counsel Jack Smith obtained in January 2023 a court-authorized warrant for information associated with former President Donald Trump's X account as part of its election interference probe.
Supreme Court to weigh legality of Biden administration's ghost guns rule
The rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives seeks to ensure ghost guns are subject to the same requirements as commercial firearms sales.
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Soda mixed with coffee creamer? The "dirty soda" trend, explained.
Dirty sodas, which combines your favorite soft drink with creamer, syrups and more, are all over social media. Here's what experts say about the ingredients.
FDA's promised guidelines on pulse oximeters unlikely to end racial bias
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How an ultrasound to check on her pregnancy revealed a big health issue
Doctors operated on Allison Misconin's reproductive system while she was more than halfway through her first pregnancy.
Yellow jackets swarm North Carolina, prompting Benadryl, EpiPen requests
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
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Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel after police linked the killings, determining the suspect's description matched in each case.
AI-generated video purportedly showing fiery Beirut skyline goes viral
A video montage posted to X showed massive fires on the Beirut skyline — but the most dramatic scene was made by artificial intelligence.
Doctor admits disguising as nurse in attempt to kill man with poison
Prosecutors said Thomas Kwan used his "encyclopedic knowledge" of poisons in his plot to kill Patrick O'Hara.
Japan government admits altering photo after online mockery
Japan's government admitted manipulating an official photo of the new cabinet after online mockery of their sagging trousers.
Man charged in doctor's rape and murder that sparked protests
Protests erupted in West Bengal in August to demand justice after the doctor's body was found with multiple injuries in a lecture hall at a state-run hospital.
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Kathy Bates shocked to learn she did thank her mother in her Oscar speech
Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates was certain she had neglected to mention her mom when she accepted the Oscar for "Misery" 33 years ago – until "Sunday Morning" showed her video proof.
Riley Keough recalls Lisa Marie Presley intuition the morning Elvis died
"An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie, and Riley" will premiere on CBS on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Riley Keough shares family stories with Oprah
Riley Keough opens up to Oprah Winfrey in a CBS primetime special discussing her mother Lisa Marie Presley's untold stories and her new memoir. In this exclusive clip, Keough recalls what her mother felt the day Elvis died. Vladimir Duthiers makes his "CBS Mornings Plus" debut to share more about "An Oprah Special: The Presleys — Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley," which airs Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
NY subway artist turns talent into stardom
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Mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs defends son in statement
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
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What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
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.
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
Sony PlayStation Network outage throws gamers into hourslong disarray
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
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SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
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Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel after police linked the killings, determining the suspect's description matched in each case.
Doctor admits disguising as nurse in attempt to kill man with poison
Prosecutors said Thomas Kwan used his "encyclopedic knowledge" of poisons in his plot to kill Patrick O'Hara.
Man charged in doctor's rape and murder that sparked protests
Protests erupted in West Bengal in August to demand justice after the doctor's body was found with multiple injuries in a lecture hall at a state-run hospital.
Mayor reportedly beheaded days after taking office in Mexico
Alejandro Arcos' murder came days after the killing of another city official. according to the Institutional Revolutionary Party.
2 arrested in attack on former N.Y. Gov. David Paterson, stepson
Two youths have been arrested in connection to Friday night's attack on former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson Anthony Sliwa.
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SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
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The Supreme Court convened Monday for its new term and released a list of cases that have been rejected by the justices for now, including a case out of Texas on the state's abortion ban. CBS News' Jan Crawford has more.
Hurricane Helene's North Carolina damage
North Carolina residents are continuing clean-up efforts after massive flooding and mud spread Hurricane Helene debris across towns. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more from Charlotte.
Israelis duck for cover during ceremony
Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on the one-year mark of the October 7, 2023, attacks. During a memorial ceremony, CBS News' Chris Livesay ducked for cover as reports emerged of a potential missile approaching the area. This comes as Israel announces new strikes in Lebanon, Livesay reports.
Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7
Tensions between Israel and the Hamas militant group grew into a full-out war after the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks when around 1,200 people were killed and 251 people were taken hostage, according to Israeli officials. The attacks led to a war that has lasted a full year. 101 hostages reportedly remain in Gaza and nearly 42,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel's military operations there, according to local health officials. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down the evolution of the Israel-Hamas war over the past year.
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange missiles; Southwest Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall midweek.