Longtime Mexican drug cartel leader pleads not guilty in New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
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Sheriff's deputy allegedly stalked, killed by her father: "Unforgivable"
"Text messages from the defendant to the victim are more of the nature of a jealous lover than a father," the charges allege.
Oregon nurse's remains found after 3-day search, neighbor arrested
Bryce Johnathan Schubert, 27, a neighbor, was arrested for her alleged murder, Beaverton Police said.
Sneak peek: The Case of the Black Swan (Part 1)
A former ballerina shoots her husband. Did she kill to save herself or was it out of spite? Contributor Jim Axelrod reports in a special two-part "48 Hours" airing Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Sneak peek: The Case of the Black Swan (Part 2)
For the first time, the former ballerina dubbed "The Black Swan" tells her story of why she shot and killed her estranged husband. Contributor Jim Axelrod reports in a special two-part "48 Hours" airing Saturday, Sept. 7 starting at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Arrest made in woman's 1993 murder after DNA matches evidence
Carmen Van Huss' father found her dead in her Indianapolis apartment in March 1993 after she failed to show up for work.
Couple accused of killing Ukrainian refugee to kidnap her newborn
The couple — who prosecutors say had a "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter" — are also accused of killing the Ukrainian woman's mother.
24 years after woman murdered in Georgia, suspect arrested in Alabama
Clerance George was charged with murder and aggravated assault in the June 2000 death of Julie Ann McDonald.
Ex-politician convicted in journalist's death
Former Las Vegas politician Robert Telles was convicted Wednesday of murdering a journalist. Telles was charged with fatally stabbing Las Vegas Review Journal reporter Jeff German two years ago. He's been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years.
Residents predict riots if Idaho murder suspect acquitted, lawyers say
Bryan Kohberger faces four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
Film star's son gets life sentence for killing, dismembering plastic surgeon
A Thai court jailed a famous Spanish actor's son for life for the grisly murder of a Colombian plastic surgeon on a tropical holiday island in a lurid case that has gripped Spain.
Ex-politician found guilty of murdering reporter
A jury in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wednesday convicted a former politician of murder in the 2022 stabbing death of a reporter. Prosecutors say Robert Telles killed Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German because he wrote several negative articles about him. Carter Evans reports from the courthouse.
DA takes questions after Telles guilty verdict
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson took questions following the guilty verdict in the murder case of Robert Telles. Telles was accused of murdering investigative reporter Jeff German, who had written negative stories about him. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson provided more insight following the news conference.
Telles guilty in killing of reporter
A Nevada jury has found former Clark County, Nevada, elected official Robert Telles guilty of murder in the death of investigative reporter Jeff German. See the moment the jury returned their verdict, followed by reporting and analysis from CBS News correspondent Carter Evans and contributor Jessica Levinson.
Utah mom Kouri Richins to stand trial in husband's death, judge rules
Kouri Richins, who published a children's book about grief after her husband's death and was later accused of fatally poisoning him, will stand trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.
44 years after woman's death, DNA on cigarette leads to suspect
Dorothy Marie Silzel was assaulted and killed in February 1980.
Protesters and police clash as anger simmers over doctor's rape, murder
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Kolkata again, demanding justice for an Indian doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at work.
Rice University student found fatally shot in dorm room on first day of class
Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide at Rice University in Houston.
Closing arguments in Robert Telles trial
Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in a high-profile murder case in Las Vegas. Former local politician Robert Telles is accused of killing investigative reporter Jeff German, who wrote critical articles about Telles. Telles says he's unequivocally innocent. Former prosecutor Steve Baric joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Author charged in husband's poisoning death heads back to court
Kouri Richins faces several felony charges for allegedly killing her husband Eric with a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
Film star's son faces sentencing for killing, dismembering surgeon
Daniel Sancho is accused of murdering and dismembering Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the tourist island of Koh Pha Ngan.
Missing Marsha
When a woman vanishes and misses a hair appointment, her hairdresser becomes the driving force to find out did she leave her husband or is she dead? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates.
Testing underway to identify victims of notorious 1930s serial killer
A non-profit has exhumed the remains of two unidentified victims of a notorious serial killer who was also known as the "Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run."
Ex-politician accused in Vegas reporter's murder takes stand
Robert Telles took the stand in his own defense Wednesday. The former elected official is accused of killing a Las Vegas journalist.
10 murders appear linked to arrests of drug cartel leaders in U.S.
The governor acknowledged that 10 killings were related to the dispute between warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are "both against life"
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
Justin Timberlake speaks out after taking plea deal in Long Island DWI case
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Prison sentenced vacated for paramedic convicted in death of Elijah McClain
The prison sentence for one of the former paramedics convicted in the death of Elijah McClain has been vacated by a Colorado judge.
About half of Americans plan on skipping COVID, flu shots this year, survey finds
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
3 Americans among dozens sentenced to death in Congo coup attempt
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
Longtime Mexican drug cartel leader pleads not guilty in New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
Unruly passenger ordered to pay for fuel after flight diverted
The Australian man has been charged over $11,000 USD after forcing his 2023 flight to return to Perth.
Boar's Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
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Trump unveils "no tax on overtime pay" policy in Arizona remarks
Former president Trump's latest proposal would cost $227 billion over 10 years, according to the Tax Foundation.
DJT stock soars after Trump says he has "no intention" of selling his stake
Shares in Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group soared on Friday after he vowed not to sell his DJT stake.
AirJet and HydroJet Spa recall 866,000 pumps after one death
Spa pumps made by a Hong Kong-based company are under recall after catching fire and causing one death.
Trump to debut a crypto exchange Monday. Here's what to know.
Trump, who once called cryptocurrency a "scam," is leaning into the digital currencies, which are popular with young men.
John Legend denounces false claims about migrants in his hometown
John Legend posted a video to Instagram denouncing Trump's false claim about Haitian migrants: "Nobody's eating cats. Nobody's eating dogs," Legend said.
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Trump unveils "no tax on overtime pay" policy in Arizona remarks
Former president Trump's latest proposal would cost $227 billion over 10 years, according to the Tax Foundation.
DJT stock soars after Trump says he has "no intention" of selling his stake
Shares in Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group soared on Friday after he vowed not to sell his DJT stake.
AirJet and HydroJet Spa recall 866,000 pumps after one death
Spa pumps made by a Hong Kong-based company are under recall after catching fire and causing one death.
Trump to debut a crypto exchange Monday. Here's what to know.
Trump, who once called cryptocurrency a "scam," is leaning into the digital currencies, which are popular with young men.
Boar's Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
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Trump to debut a crypto exchange Monday. Here's what to know.
Trump, who once called cryptocurrency a "scam," is leaning into the digital currencies, which are popular with young men.
U.S. sanctions Russian state media for raising money for troops in Ukraine
The State Department accused a Kremlin-backed news outlet of running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armor and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
U.S. delivered "wet and moldy body armor" to Taiwan, Pentagon watchdog says
The U.S. sent over 3,000 mildewed body armor plates and 500 wet and moldy tactical vests that took Taiwanese authorities weeks to dry, according to a Pentagon watchdog report.
Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump "both against life"
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
Competing abortion rights measures can appear on Nebraska ballot, high court rules
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that competing measures that would expand or limit abortion rights can appear on the November ballot.
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Boar's Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Opioid deaths now lowest in 3 years, but still worse than pre-pandemic
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
About half of Americans plan on skipping COVID, flu shots this year, survey finds
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt vote
A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how private equity investors and de la Torre siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from Steward hospitals. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
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U.S. sanctions Russian state media for raising money for troops in Ukraine
The State Department accused a Kremlin-backed news outlet of running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armor and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
U.S. delivered "wet and moldy body armor" to Taiwan, Pentagon watchdog says
The U.S. sent over 3,000 mildewed body armor plates and 500 wet and moldy tactical vests that took Taiwanese authorities weeks to dry, according to a Pentagon watchdog report.
Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump "both against life"
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
Mpox vaccines arriving at epicenter of outbreak, but not fast enough
Officials grappling with spiraling mpox cases in Congo have moved forward the launch of a first vaccination campaign, but they say much more is needed.
Father renews call for U.S. probe ahead of slain U.S. activist's funeral
Aysenur Eygi's father says the U.S. isn't investigating her killing in the West Bank in an "attempt to evade" investigating its ally Israel.
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John Legend denounces false claims about migrants in his hometown
John Legend posted a video to Instagram denouncing Trump's false claim about Haitian migrants: "Nobody's eating cats. Nobody's eating dogs," Legend said.
Justin Timberlake speaks out after taking plea deal in Long Island DWI case
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Book excerpt: "Something Lost, Something Gained" by Hillary Rodham Clinton
In her revealing new memoir, the former first lady, senator and secretary of state writes of how – as in a Joni Mitchell song – she has looked at life and love "from both sides now."
Kelsey Grammer on playing Frasier Crane
Kelsey Grammer marks 40 years since he first portrayed Dr. Frasier Crane, winning four Emmys along the way. The iconic actor joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of "Frasier" for season two on Paramount+ and what fans can expect.
Book excerpt: "Connie: A Memoir" by Connie Chung
The veteran journalist writes about a four-decade career in which she broke barriers as an Asian-American woman in the male-dominated field of broadcast news.
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United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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 service issues "fully resolved" after outage shuts down systems
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
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Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
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3 Americans among dozens sentenced to death in Congo coup attempt
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
Gun Violence in Chicago
CBS News Chicago is giving you the most accurate, up-to-date data on gun violence incidents from the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Justin Timberlake speaks out after taking plea deal in Long Island DWI case
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Longtime Mexican drug cartel leader pleads not guilty in New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
South Carolina justices refuse to stop state's first execution in 13 years
The decision keeps on track the planned execution of Freddie Owens on Sept. 20 at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia.
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Starliner crew turns the page, looks forward to extended station stay
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
Boeing Starliner crew speaks from space
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams spoke to reporters from the International Space Station where they will remain until 2025. The Starliner capsule's mission was supposed to last eight days but NASA delayed its return to Earth after facing technical issues. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the crew.
What's next after SpaceX Polaris spacewalk?
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew completes spacewalk
The first private commercial spacewalk in history was completed Thursday morning by the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew. The four-person mission was led by billionaire tech CEO Jared Isaacman and lasted about two hours. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn's first private spacewalk
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew executed the first ever private spacewalk Thursday morning. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
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Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Trump doubles down on Springfield theory
Former President Donald Trump spoke to reporters in Ranchos Palos Verdes, California, and doubled down on debunked allegations of Haitian immigrants eating people's pets in Springfield, Ohio. Trump called for mass deportations there while making an argument for California voters to elect him. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns asked Trump a question about right-wing activist Laura Loomer.
Some Americans not confident on homebuying
A CBS News poll found that some Americans are not confident they will ever reach the American Dream. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen breaks down why.
2024 Emmys, "The Bear" nominations
"The Bear," "Shōgun" and "Abbott Elementary" could dominate the 2024 Emmy Awards. Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier breaks down TV's biggest night.
Federal assault weapons ban expired in 2004
It's been 20 years since the federal assault weapons ban expired. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga reports on the impact and talks to March Fourth founder and co-president Kitty Brandtner about the importance of the 1994 law.
Boeing Starliner crew speaks from space
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams spoke to reporters from the International Space Station where they will remain until 2025. The Starliner capsule's mission was supposed to last eight days but NASA delayed its return to Earth after facing technical issues. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the crew.