DNA from fork leads to arrest of man 15 years after uncle killed
Police used forensic genetic genealogy and family tree research to solve the cold case.
Police used forensic genetic genealogy and family tree research to solve the cold case.
An Idaho jury convicted Chad Daybell Thursday of triple-murder in the 2019 slaying of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and the two youngest children of his now wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. In 2023, Vallow Daybell herself was also convicted in the murders of those two children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow, and was sentenced to life in prison. Carter Evan reports.
Alabama executed death row inmate Jamie Mills by lethal injection on Thursday. He was convicted in 2007 of murdering an elderly couple in 2004.
Chad Daybell, the man accused of murdering his first wife and his current wife's two children, was found guilty Thursday of all charges against him in an Idaho court. Daybell faces the death penalty for the murders. CBS News' Carter Evans and Jessica Levinson report.
Footage showed Alfredo Cabrera smiling and flanked by fans before he was shot several times. Officials said "the alleged assailant was killed at the scene."
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was back in court Wednesday as his new lawyers with the Los Angeles Innocence Project requested DNA evidence from the original investigation. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters discussed a new documentary series that they say reveals new details about her life and tragic death at 35 years old.
A 9-year-old girl was found dead inside the mother's car, and a 2-year-old boy was found dead in a fountain, authorities said.
Two American missionaries were among three people killed in Haiti in an apparent gang attack. Two of the victims were the daughter and son-in-law of Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker. Jacqueline Charles, Haiti and Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald, joins CBS News with more.
Gang violence has exploded in Haiti. On Thursday, three people were fatally shot, including two missionaries, a married couple, from an Oklahoma-based group. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Saturday marks four years since the murder of George Floyd. Since then partisan disagreements in Washington, D.C., have stalled efforts to pass national police reform legislation. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more from Minneapolis.
Court documents reveal new details about the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in rural Oklahoma earlier this year.
An anonymous letter writer threatens to expose a town’s rumored secrets. Is anyone safe? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Police responded to calls about a man "running around naked, screaming and physically attacking other people" in a park near Zurich.
A jury found former University of Arizona graduate student Murad Dervish guilty in the killing of hydrology professor Thomas Meixner.
The once-glamorous resort city of Acapulco has lost its luster in the last decade as bloodshed has made it one of the world's most violent cities.
A wrongful conviction hearing for Christopher Dunn begins in Missouri. Dunn has spent 33 years in prison for a murder he says he didn't commit.
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
Camrah Trotter, was killed as she called 911 after her boyfriend, 23-year-old Dominique Ray, was fatally shot.
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
The wife of a fertility doctor is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Did her dogs play a role in her death or was the scene staged to cover a murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Every year, police departments across the U.S. trade in their used firearms when it's time for an upgrade. But a CBS News investigation found thousands of those former police weapons wind up in the hands of criminals. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
All three victims were tortured and killed before their bodies were put into a 2010 Dodge Charger, authorities said.
When her mother disappears, 7-year-old Nicki Bates begins a lifelong search to find her and bring her killer to justice. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
In a TV interview, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a potential Trump running mate, defended Trump's comment that immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country."
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
More downpours are expected in South Florida Friday, forecasters said, and could bring "catastrophic" flooding to some areas.
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems said documents for some aircraft parts that entered production were falsified.
The ring features 529 diamonds and 38 rubies and totals 14.8 carats. And a typo.
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
In a TV interview, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a potential Trump running mate, defended Trump's comment that immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country."
The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems said documents for some aircraft parts that entered production were falsified.
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
In a TV interview, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a potential Trump running mate, defended Trump's comment that immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country."
The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
The U.S. announced sanctions against Tsav 9, an Israeli group that has been blocking and damaging convoys carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Pope Francis became the first pope to go to a G7 summit of world leaders. At a summit on artificial intelligence, he warned of dangers of AI.
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds.
Health officials said hikers should take extra precautions to prevent the spread of illness, including filtering water.
People are taking to social media to share their extreme sun habits, from anti-sunscreen stances to out-of-control tanning tips. Here's what experts say.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
The U.S. announced sanctions against Tsav 9, an Israeli group that has been blocking and damaging convoys carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Pope Francis became the first pope to go to a G7 summit of world leaders. At a summit on artificial intelligence, he warned of dangers of AI.
Archaeologists used a crewed submersible called "Deep Sea Warrior" to retrieve the coins, pottery and other ancient artifacts.
One of the caretakers broke his leg trying to restrain the mother elephant after even she was surprised by the second calf.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year.
Legendary alternative rock band R.E.M. surprised fans with an acoustic rendition of "Losing My Religion" at their Songwriters Hall of Fame induction, marking their first public performance together since 2007.
Amazon's editors announce their favorite books published from January to June 2024, featuring a Top 20 list and various category lists.
The original members of R.E.M. sit down with Anthony Mason for their first group interview in nearly 30 years. They talk about crafting iconic hits, how breaking up saved their friendship, and why they don't feel the need to tour one last time.
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
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 this week unveiled its integration with artificial intelligence features the company is calling "Apple Intelligence." The company is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to upgrade its longtime virtual assistant, Siri. Connie Guglielmo, CNET's senior vice president of AI editorial strategy, joins to discuss.
As use cases for artificial intelligence emerge among students and younger consumers, an understanding of how AI can help and hurt humans is crucial in the years ahead. Alex Kotran, the CEO of the AI Education Project, joins CBS News with some tips on the future of technology.
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Photos of an Austrian Airlines flight went viral this week after a sudden hail storm ripped up the aircraft's nose and shattered its cockpit windows. One expert says it can happen in seconds.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
A grand jury indicted former ICU nurse Dani Marie Schofield on 44 counts of second-degree assault.
Police captured Joshua Nigel Thomas Sanders, who had escaped police custody at a Texas courthouse Thursday and sparked a 12-hour manhunt. Sanders was in court facing burglary and unlawful weapon possession charges. Officials said that while on his way back to jail, Sanders was able to escape custody.
A Louisiana woman was found dead in her home and her two young daughters were abducted and found hours later in Mississippi — one dead and the other alive, police said.
Leonard Darnell George allegedly used the money to buy cars and jewelry, and also spent lavishly at a strip club in Tijuana.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
The Justice Department announced Friday that it will not prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland after the House of Representatives voted to hold him in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas for recordings of President Biden's interview from special counsel Robert Hur's classified documents investigation. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
President Biden and Pope Francis met in Italy Friday during the G7 summit where world leaders discussed the influence and potential perils of artificial intelligence with the pontiff. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
The FAA and NTSB are investigating a May 25 incident in which a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max went into a motion known as a "Dutch roll" during a flight from Phoenix to Oakland. The plane landed safely. Separately, the FAA is investigating whether falsified documents may have been provided for titanium sold to Boeing and Airbus.
Florida residents are still reeling from flooding in cities across the state that saw multiple days of devastating rainfall. In Miami, cars remain submerged and several families evacuated from their homes. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, provided an update on her health Friday and announced she will attend the Trooping the Colour on Saturday, her first public appearance in months. In the statement, Kate said she's still undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and has "a few more months" of treatment left. CBS News' Ian Lee and royal contributor Amanda Foreman have more.