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Fraud
Elvis' Graceland mansion headed for a foreclosure auction
The apparent foreclosure notice is allegedly because Elvis' daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, used Graceland as collateral to secure a loan that she failed to pay off before she died last year.
Ohtani's former interpreter to enter plea
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani, is expected to enter a not guilty plea Tuesday to bank fraud and tax charges that he allegedly illegally transferred almost $17 million from the baseball star's bank account. However, the not guilty plea is a formality, as federal prosecutors previously announced that Mizuhara will plead guilty at a later date as part of a plea deal. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Psychiatrist can't testify about Bob Menendez's cash stockpile
The New Jersey senator has a "fear of scarcity" and developed "a longstanding coping mechanism of routinely withdrawing and storing cash in his home," his lawyers said last month.
FTX says it plans to pay back most customers
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Schemes targeting seniors account for $3.4 billion in reported losses, FBI says
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Are dating apps making it easier for scams?
All this week, CBS News has been investigating online romance scams. In this final installment, Jim Axelrod looks at what law enforcement and lawmakers can do -- but also why it's important for the online dating industry to police itself.
How romance scams turn victims into abettors
CBS News is investigating a growing number of fraud cases known as romance scams. Chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod explains how victims can unknowingly become perpetrators in the very scams they fall prey to.
Widow's death highlights romance scams danger
A growing form of fraud is posing physical, emotional, and financial threats to everyday Americans. Jim Axelrod reports on a romance scam turned tragic -- when a widow was swindled out of her life savings.
NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
Americans lose millions to wire transfer fraud. Could banks do more to stop it?
"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
New efforts to stop wire transfer scams
Americans are losing millions of dollars every year to scammers who steal money directly from their bank accounts, often through fraudulent wire transfers. U.S. senators are now pressing banks for answers about what they’re doing to stop it.
U.S. Army financial counselor pleads guilty to defrauding Gold Star families
A financial counselor for the U.S. Army has admitted to tricking the surviving beneficiaries of fallen soldiers out of millions while profiting himself.
Former HGTV star from Los Gatos sentenced in $10M real estate fraud case
A Los Gatos man who starred in a real estate reality show was sentenced to jail and ordered to pay back nearly $10 million to his victims after admitting to real estate fraud, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Vietnam fraud death sentence: What to know
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon has been sentenced to death in one of the country's largest financial fraud cases in history. Property developer Truong My Lan was sentenced Thursday for swindling cash from one of Vietnam's largest banks for over a decade. Lan denied the charges and blamed her subordinates. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Meta tests new features on Instagram designed to fight teen sextortion
The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it, Meta said.
Vietnam real estate tycoon sentenced to death
Truong My Lan, a 67-year-old Vietnamese property magnate, has received a death sentence after being convicted of embezzlement, bribery and banking violations in a scheme that defrauded the Saigon Commercial Bank of more than $12 billion over a 10-year period.
Vietnam property tycoon sentenced to death in $27 billion fraud case
A Vietnam court sentenced developer Truong My Lan to death for swindling billions from a bank, saying she "eroded people's trust" in the ruling Communist Party.
Truth Social insider trading
Michael and Gerald Shvartsman pled guilty to single counts of securities fraud after making $22 million illegally before Truth Social was acquired and made public. Robin Nunn, a federal trial attorney, joins CBS News with details on the charges.
Two brothers plead guilty to insider trading tied to Trump Media
The Florida brothers admitted they made over $22 million illegally before a 2021 announcement about Trump's media firm going public.
Sam Bankman-Fried apologizes at sentencing
A judge sentenced disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to 25 years in prison Thursday. A jury convicted the 32-year-old of fraud and conspiracy in November. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the sudden collapse of the FTX crypto exchange. Prosecutors say he defrauded customers out of more than $8 billion, one of the largest financial crimes in U.S. history. Errol Barnett reports.
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the cryptocurrency fraud scheme that brought down his company and lost investors billions. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Kids' author Kouri Richins tried before to kill husband, new counts allege
Earlier this week, another attempted murder charge was added by prosecutors to the list of counts against children's author Kouri Richins.
Where Trump's New York court cases stand
Former President Donald Trump saw significant developments in two of his New York legal cases on Monday, with a reduction in his bond amount in one case and a rejection of his delay attempt in another. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns anchors coverage breaking it all down on "America Decides."
Unsealed court records offer new insight into Trump classified documents probe
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges related to his alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents after leaving office.
Giuliani pleads not guilty in Arizona 2020 election case
Arizona is one of seven states that Trump lost in 2020 where his allies are accused of schemes to put up alternate electors.
Multiple people killed by Iowa tornado as powerful storms slam Midwest
There were multiple fatalities from a tornado that ripped through the small Iowa town of Greenfield, which saw homes and businesses destroyed.
Trump defense rests at trial, teeing up closing arguments next week
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
1 dead as Singapore Airlines flight from London hits severe turbulence
Dozens of people on the Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 were also injured and it was forced to divert to Bangkok.
Trump social media account shares video mentioning "unified reich"
A video posted to Donald Trump's social media account included references to a "unified reich" among hypothetical news headlines depicting an election win by him in November.
Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of drugging, sexual assaulting model in 2003
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
RFK Jr. says he opposes gender-affirming care, hormone therapy for minors
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says that trans issues will not be a central part of his presidential campaign.
Firefighters grapple with risks from foam laced with toxic "forever chemicals"
A firefighting foam known as AFFF contains PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," that have been linked to cancer.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of drugging, sexual assaulting model in 2003
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
NASA rules out Saturday launch for Boeing's oft-delayed Starliner crew ship
NASA ruled out a planned Saturday launch of Boeing's Starliner to allow more time for analysis of a small, but persistent helium leak in the ship's propulsion system.
Judge dismisses convictions of 5 Navy officers in "Fat Leonard" bribery case
The retired U.S. Navy officers had all admitted to accepting bribes from Malaysian defense contractor Leonard Francis, nicknamed " Fat Leonard."
Multiple people killed by Iowa tornado as powerful storms slam Midwest
There were multiple fatalities from a tornado that ripped through the small Iowa town of Greenfield, which saw homes and businesses destroyed.
Unsealed court records offer new insight into Trump classified documents probe
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges related to his alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents after leaving office.
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The job market for college grads is cooling. Here's where the jobs are.
Forecasts show that employers are likely to hire fewer newly minted college grads this year. But there are pockets of job growth.
Domino's bets big on "checkout charity" with $174 million pledge to St. Jude
The pizza chain has already raised more than $126 million for the children's hospital over the past two decades through its longstanding point-of-sales campaign.
Biden taps Northeast gas reserve in move to curb prices at pump
With inflation still a major pain point for Americans, the Biden administration wants to rein in gas prices as the summer driving season revs up.
Wendy's offers $3 breakfast combo to appease budget-conscious consumers
More fast-food chains and discount retailers are cutting prices as inflation-fatigued customers balk at high prices, hurting sales.
Nestle to launch food products that cater to Wegovy and Ozempic users
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
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Unsealed court records offer new insight into Trump classified documents probe
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges related to his alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents after leaving office.
RFK Jr. says he opposes gender-affirming care, hormone therapy for minors
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says that trans issues will not be a central part of his presidential campaign.
Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis wins Georgia Democratic primary
Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis won the Democratic primary in Georgia as her prosecution of Donald Trump remains tied up in a state appellate court.
Giuliani pleads not guilty in Arizona 2020 election case
Arizona is one of seven states that Trump lost in 2020 where his allies are accused of schemes to put up alternate electors.
Trump defense rests at trial, teeing up closing arguments next week
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
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Why Taye Diggs wants to "change the conversation" around schizophrenia
Actor Taye Diggs is opening about a mental health condition that has affected his younger sister Christian: schizophrenia, which impacts how a person thinks, feels and behaves.
Nestle to launch food products that cater to Wegovy and Ozempic users
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
Stress can be "triggering factor" for skin problems. Here's expert advice.
Stress can impact how your skin looks and feels, dermatologists say. Here's how — and what you can do about it.
4 ways vaccine skeptics mislead you on measles and more
Vaccine scare tactics haven't shifted, but more parents are falling for them. Here's what the rhetoric gets wrong and how it endangers children.
Panera's Charged Lemonade cited in lawsuit over teen's cardiac arrest
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
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Judge dismisses convictions of 5 Navy officers in "Fat Leonard" bribery case
The retired U.S. Navy officers had all admitted to accepting bribes from Malaysian defense contractor Leonard Francis, nicknamed " Fat Leonard."
Grieving chimpanzee carries her dead baby for months at zoo in Spain
A days-old ape died three months ago at a zoo in Valencia. Her grieving mother continues to hold on to her body.
Town blocks view of Mt. Fuji to deter tourists
Locals complained about tourists jaywalking, littering and crowding the area around a convenience store known for its view of Mt. Fuji.
Serial killer who murdered over 20 women assaulted in prison
The remains or DNA of 33 women were found on Robert Pickton's pig farm in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.
10 bodies found scattered around Mexico's resort city of Acapulco
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.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of drugging, sexual assaulting model in 2003
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
"The Chi" tackles mental health in new season
Jacob Latimore and Luke James talk about the sixth season of the popular TV series "The Chi." The drama series follows characters from different walks of life on the South Side of Chicago.
Graceland mansion headed for auction
Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion is at the center of a court fight, but the singer's family calls it a scam. The popular tourist attraction in Tennessee appears to be headed for a foreclosure auction later this week. Elvis' granddaughter, actor Riley Keough, is fighting back with a lawsuit, claiming fraud.
Tony marks 5 years as CBS Mornings anchor
"CBS Mornings" celebrates Tony Dokoupil as he marks five years as an anchor on the show.
Vlad celebrates 5 years on "What to Watch"
"CBS Mornings"celebrates the 5-year anniversary of Vlad Duthiers hosting "What to Watch" by taking a look back at some favorite moments.
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Breaking down Scarlett Johansson's AI dispute
Actress Scarlett Johansson demanded that OpenAI stop using an AI-generated voice that she says sounds like her own and was developed without her permission. Intellectual property attorney Joseph Lawyer joins to break down the dispute.
Target cutting prices on thousands of items
Target is slashing prices on more than 5,000 items by this summer. Prices for household items like milk, bagels, diapers and even pet food are dropping, but there are concerns the move could hurt small businesses struggling to compete with larger chains. Columbia's retail studies director Mark Cohen joins to discuss.
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.
Scarlett Johansson takes on AI over similar voice
Scarlett Johansson is demanding answers from OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, after it released a ChatGPT voice that she says sounds "eerily similar" to her own. Johansson claims she declined Altman's offer for her to voice the product. Jo Ling Kent has the detials.
Scarlett Johansson denounces OpenAI move
Actor Scarlett Johansson says she is shocked after OpenAI released a tool that uses a voice that's very similar to hers. Johansson said in a statement that the artificial intelligence company had reached out to her about using her voice for their product, but she declined. Google also recently announced that it is expanding its AI overview feature. Connie Guglielmo, editor-at-large at CNET, joins CBS News with these stories and more.
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How cyber criminals target U.S. water plants
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
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Former Arizona grad student found guilty of professor's murder on campus
A jury found former University of Arizona graduate student Murad Dervish guilty in the killing of hydrology professor Thomas Meixner.
Serial killer who murdered over 20 women assaulted in prison
The remains or DNA of 33 women were found on Robert Pickton's pig farm in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.
10 bodies found scattered around Mexico's resort city of Acapulco
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.
"Incognito" founder nabbed, allegedly sold $100 million of drugs online
The Justice Department called the site on the dark web "one of the largest illegal narcotics marketplaces on the internet."
Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
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NASA rules out Saturday launch for Boeing's oft-delayed Starliner crew ship
NASA ruled out a planned Saturday launch of Boeing's Starliner to allow more time for analysis of a small, but persistent helium leak in the ship's propulsion system.
Webb telescope helps solve longstanding mystery of "puffy" planets
Studying the atmosphere of a "puffy" exoplanet about 200 light-years from Earth may have unraveled a confounding cosmic mystery.
America's 1st Black astronaut candidate
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
Blue Origin takes oldest man ever into space
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifted off Sunday, carrying the oldest man ever to go into space. Ed Dwight, 90, trained to become NASA's first Black astronaut candidate 60 years ago, but he didn't get to fly then.
Blue Origin launches first Black astronaut candidate 60 years after rejection
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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John Dickerson on lawmakers' 2024 statements
When certain Republican lawmakers are asked whether they'll accept the outcome of the 2024 election, they can't seem to give a straight answer. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson weighs in.
Breaking down Scarlett Johansson's AI dispute
Actress Scarlett Johansson demanded that OpenAI stop using an AI-generated voice that she says sounds like her own and was developed without her permission. Intellectual property attorney Joseph Lawyer joins to break down the dispute.
Target cutting prices on thousands of items
Target is slashing prices on more than 5,000 items by this summer. Prices for household items like milk, bagels, diapers and even pet food are dropping, but there are concerns the move could hurt small businesses struggling to compete with larger chains. Columbia's retail studies director Mark Cohen joins to discuss.
"Forever chemicals" in firefighting equipment
A firefighting foam known as AFFF contains PFAS, toxic "forever chemicals" linked to some cancers. Mark Strassmann takes a look at how firefighters are grappling with being exposed to the chemicals for so long and what's being done about it.
How migrant workers are vital to the economy
Two recent tragedies involving migrant workers serve as reminders that the U.S. relies on workers from abroad. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.