How a small piece of a bathroom door lock helped solve a nurse's murder
A metal ring, about the size of a quarter, led to Matthew Ecker's murder charge for the death of Alexandra Pennig.
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A metal ring, about the size of a quarter, led to Matthew Ecker's murder charge for the death of Alexandra Pennig.
After Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig was found dead in her bathroom, her friend Matthew Ecker told investigators she shot herself. But evidence at the scene left detectives with some big questions about how Pennig died.
Attorney General's Office Tamaulipas state delegate Ernesto Vásquez Reyna was killed in the middle of the busiest avenue of the border city of Reynosa.
The 28-year-old man now charged with murder briefly worked in the district, passing background checks while never having contact with students.
All three suspects face capital murder charges in the June 20 shooting.
Police say the 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene after his mother was found dead with multiple stab wounds.
Firefighters found a dead woman in the master bedroom closet with a stab wound to her neck, later identified as the man's wife.
An inmate at the Dallas County Jail is facing a murder charge after an incident that sent her and three other inmates to the hospital.
The families of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves read victim impact statements before Bryan Kohberger was sentenced.
Linda Duffey shot her husband Patrick in their suburban California home — that is clear. What's not so clear is what led up to the shooting.
A man suspected in his girlfriend's murder swears he didn't do it – can his Fitbit prove he's innocent?
DPD said Mysiah Clark was taken into custody on Monday, July 14, by the U.S. Marshals Task Force.
The investigation began in November 2023, when deputies responded to an overdose call in Blue Ridge, Texas, according to a news release.
A 63-year-old woman was found dead and a man injured after Dallas police responded to a call at a home on Olusta Drive Sunday afternoon.
Melissa Turner initially told detectives she didn't know what happened to Matthew Trussler, but when investigators found a security camera that held clues to what happened — her story changed.
One recruit who reportedly survived the ranch said those who refused orders or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Bryan Kohberger admitted to the murders in Idaho and entered a formal guilty plea in a deal with prosecutors that will allow him to avoid the death penalty.
The reward for information leading to her arrest increased to $250,000.
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the fatal stabbings of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
The reward for information leading to Rodriguez Singh's arrest increased to $250,000.
Jesus Sarmiento was broadcasting live when armed men entered the residence where he was staying and shot him.
Blaze Bernstein was stabbed to death by Sam Woodward in what prosecutors called a hate crime. More than six painful years later, Blaze's parents are honoring his memory.
Six years after the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a gay, Jewish college student, his family faced his killer Sam Woodward, a former high school classmate and neo-Nazi, in court.
He initially denied having any involvement in her disappearance, but later admitted that he "snapped" when she threatened to call police.
A TCU student was fatally shot in the West 7th Street area of Fort Worth in 2023. Nearly two years later, the alleged gunman pleaded guilty to the murder.
Veterans don't stop being heroes after they leave the armed services.
For more than five decades, the Panini World Cup sticker album has been a cherished World Cup tradition for soccer fans around the world.
A group of well-known civil rights and criminal defense attorneys announced Monday that they are representing Karmelo Anthony pro bono in the appeal of his murder conviction.
A mother is in serious condition, and her unborn baby was killed after a major crash involving an 18-wheeler carrying 6,000-pound paper rolls in Garland on Sunday night, police said.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Veterans don't stop being heroes after they leave the armed services.
For more than five decades, the Panini World Cup sticker album has been a cherished World Cup tradition for soccer fans around the world.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
A group of well-known civil rights and criminal defense attorneys announced Monday that they are representing Karmelo Anthony pro bono in the appeal of his murder conviction.
A mother is in serious condition, and her unborn baby was killed after a major crash involving an 18-wheeler carrying 6,000-pound paper rolls in Garland on Sunday night, police said.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Iran would allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, describing the first day of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland as "Very, very good."
Americans say they do want the Iran war to end — especially those hardest hit by gas prices — and many see hope for lower prices now. Jack Fink talks with CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys, Anthony Salvanto, about the new CBS News Poll on the U.S.-Iran Memo of Understanding to end the war.
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
For more than five decades, the Panini World Cup sticker album has been a cherished World Cup tradition for soccer fans around the world.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
May, 49, spent the past two seasons the head coach at Michigan, which won the NCAA championship in April.
Fans descend on North Texas for what could be the match where Lionel Messi sets a FIFA World Cup record.
Wyatt Langford hit a three-run homer, Josh Jung had a go-ahead RBI single and the Texas Rangers beat San Diego 4-3 to end a six-series losing streak against the Padres.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
