How a MIT grad student planned a Yale student's near perfect murder
When Kevin Jiang was killed on Feb. 6, 2021, no one had any idea why he may have been targeted. But detectives would soon discover that someone had a secret plot to kill him.
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Yale grad student killed in what investigators feared was a perfect murder
No one could imagine why Kevin Jiang, 26, was the target of a shooting. But for months, someone Jiang never met had a secret plan to kill him.
Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
Sneak peek: The Ivy League Murder
ENCORE: A newly engaged Yale graduate student is gunned down by an unknown attacker after a fender bender. Was it extreme road rage or was he targeted? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports Saturday, Jan. 24 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Free speech on campus
Rita Braver reports on the war on words at college campuses, where protests of deliberately provocative figures, like white supremacists, have extended to lecturers reporting on academic research; and on the backlash over requirements to provide "safe spaces" and "trigger warnings" to protect students. University of Chicago president Robert Zimmer, who has advocated against such measures, says, "Discomfort is an intrinsic part of an education."
The Ivy League Murder | Post Mortem
Watch "The Ivy League Murder" and then catch up with "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green and producer Murray Weiss on "Post Mortem" as they discuss the murder of Kevin Jiang, a newly engaged Yale grad student who was gunned down by an unknown attacker in February 2021. They discuss how investigators discovered the unusual connection between Kevin and the killer, Qinxuan Pan, and the interstate manhunt to find Pan when he fled authorities.
Maps show support for climate policies, as EPA rolls back protections
Two-thirds of Americans support a transition to clean energy by 2050, and 3 out of 4 support regulating carbon emissions, according to a long-running Yale study. These maps show the results.
2024 election: How voters view climate change
Climate change affects several aspects of American life — health, economics, the weather and possibly this fall: politics. According to a recent survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, 62% of registered voters across parties prefer a candidate who supports action on global warming. Anthony Leiserowitz, who co-authored the study, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
How wide is voter-lawmaker divide on climate?
Climate change has not been one of the key talking points this election cycle when compared to other issues like the economy or immigration, but the planet's future is still on the minds of many voters. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter examines why voters' views on the issue don't always match up with those who represent them.
Black enrollment dips at top universities
It's been more than a year since the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, and the enrollment of Black students is down at elite colleges. Scott White, former director of guidance at Montclair High School in New Jersey, and a freelance writer for Forbes on college admissions, joins CBS News to unpack the trend.
Yale students arrested amid pro-Palestinian protest
Protesters demanding Yale University divest from military manufacturers and expressing "solidarity with Gaza" were detained Monday as demonstrations spilled out into the streets.
Biden condemns antisemitism amid protests
President Biden is condemning antisemitism in the U.S. as protests against the Israel-Hamas war break out at universities across the nation. Nancy Cordes, David Weigel and Deepa Shivaram join with more.
Yale investigating report of Jewish student assaulted at pro-Palestinian rally
Sahar Tartak, editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, said she was assaulted Saturday night while covering pro-Palestinian demonstrations in New Haven, Connecticut. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Yale again requiring SAT scores, saying it will help poor students
Yale University on Thursday said it is reversing a test-optional policy for SAT and ACT tests. Requiring test scores will be fairer, it said.
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources tell CBS News.
Visual investigation of Minnesota shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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Some Border Patrol agents in Alex Pretti shooting had body cams, officials confirm
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis had body cameras. Also on Monday, President Trump and Gov. Walz both confirmed they are in conversation about scaling down the federal surge in Minnesota.
Private jet crashes at Maine airport; 6 on board presumed dead, police say
The police in Bangor, Maine, said all six people on a private business jet are presumed dead after the plane crashed in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
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Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
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Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
Some states expand ACA subsidies as federal tax credits lapse
A handful of U.S. states are moving to ease the cost of Affordable Care Act insurance as millions of Americans see their premiums spike.
Team USA names Winter Olympics roster of 232 athletes
Olympic veterans, including skier Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, are among the seven Americans making their fifth trips to the games.
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, three sources tell CBS News.
Tax season starts today. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
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Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
Some states expand ACA subsidies as federal tax credits lapse
A handful of U.S. states are moving to ease the cost of Affordable Care Act insurance as millions of Americans see their premiums spike.
Tax season starts today. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
Bettors wagered millions on expected snowfall across the U.S.
This weekend's snowstorm could prove to be lucrative for some online bettors.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
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Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
Senators continue to press for answers over death of Renee Good
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee said the Justice Department's "refusal to investigate is a complete abdication of responsibility."
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, three sources tell CBS News.
American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
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Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
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Team USA names Winter Olympics roster of 232 athletes
Olympic veterans, including skier Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, are among the seven Americans making their fifth trips to the games.
American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Cyclist knocked off bike by kangaroo, recovers to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
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Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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.
Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Democrats pledge to block DHS funding
In the wake of Saturday's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents, Senate Democrats are pledging to block a spending package if it includes a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Trump calls Walz, Frey after Pretti killing
President Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz confirmed they spoke on the phone Monday about working together on the tense situation in Minneapolis. The president also spoke with Mayor Jacob Frey. CBS News' Ian Lee and Willie James Inman report.
Trump calls Frey after killing of Alex Pretti
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Monday that he has spoken with President Trump following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by a federal agent. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne join with analysis.
Examining witness videos of Pretti killing
Warning: The images you are about to see are disturbing. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga breaks down the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal officials as seen from various angles of witness footage. Then, Anna Schecter joins with analysis.
Hundreds of thousands without power in Tennessee
Millions of Americans are digging out from a massive weekend snowstorm that stretched from New Mexico to New England. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from Nashville.