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Freed, after 26 years, for a murder they didn't commit

Bestselling novelist John Grisham has co-authored a new work of non-fiction: "Framed," a collection of stories about people wrongfully convicted of crimes and the fight to exonerate them. Grisham and co-writer Jim McCloskey, founder of Centurion (an organization dedicated to freeing the innocent), talk with "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty about the factors that contribute to a wrongful conviction. Moriarty also talks with Mark Jones, Dominic Lucci and Kenny Gardiner, three men who spent 26 years in prison for a murder they didn't commit. [Editor's Note: An image in the original version of this story incorrectly showed a prison that is not in the United States. It has been updated.]

Oct 20
08:39

Verdict for officers in Tyre Nichols' death

In their federal trial over the death of Tyre Nichols, three former Memphis police officers were convicted of obstructing justice, but acquitted of the most serious charges in the 2023 deadly encounter.

Oct 4
02:37

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N.J. community calls for transparency in Victoria Lee death investigation

Fort Lee community members are calling for transparency in the investigation into the death of Victoria Lee, who was shot and killed by police officers in July.

Oct 3

South Carolina death row inmate Freddie Owens executed by lethal injection

South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause.

Sep 20

Hours before execution, man says he lied in testimony against friend

Hours before inmate Freddie Owens is set to die by lethal injection in South Carolina, the friend whose testimony helped send Owens to prison is saying he lied to save himself.

Sep 21

Jurors watch video of EMTs failing to treat Tyre Nichols after he was beaten

Jurors in the trial of three former officers charged in Tyre Nichol's fatal beating have seen video showing two EMTs standing as he sat bleeding on the ground.

Sep 19

Man died after being handcuffed, pinned to floor during seizure in Indiana, family says

An investigation is now under way into the handling of Rhyker Earl's medical emergency.

Sep 18

Father of woman fatally shot by Fort Lee police wants accountability

The father of Victoria Lee, who was fatally shot by Fort Lee Police in July, is demanding accountability for her death.

Aug 29

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend caused her death, federal judge rules

The judge also threw out major felony charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of falsifying a warrant.

Aug 26

New Jersey police shooting raises questions

Newly released body camera footage shows the fatal New Jersey police shooting of 25-year-old Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment. Officers responded after her family called 911 saying she was experiencing a mental health crisis. The incident, now under investigation by the state attorney general, comes amid scrutiny about how law enforcement handles mental health emergencies.

Aug 19
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Soccer star Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"

After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.

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Here's what to know about Saturday's NWSL championship game

The National Women's Soccer League championship kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time). Fans can catch the action live on CBS and on Paramount+.

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Male Coworkers Whispering Behind Back Of Unhappy Businesswoman In Office

Women leaders face 30 types of bias in the workforce, research finds

Women report encountering a wide range of biases unrelated to performance or experience that can stunt their careers, new research finds.

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NWSL commissioner on future of women's soccer

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the NWSL's record-breaking season with over 2 million fans and discusses plans to build on the league's success. Despite pay disparities with men's sports, Berman says women's soccer is on a rapid upward trajectory.

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Sarah McBride on anti-transgender sentiments

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender member of Congress, responded to a Republican-led effort to restrict bathroom use on Capitol Hill. In an exclusive interview with Scott MacFarlane, McBride shared the need to focus on legislative priorities amid growing anti-transgender rhetoric.

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Melissa Etheridge to perform at NWSL Championship

Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will sing the national anthem at the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City. Known for her hit "Come to My Window," Etheridge shares her excitement about the honor and the big game.

23H ago
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Darian Jenkins reflects on NWSL career

After retiring from professional soccer, Darian Jenkins is bringing her expertise to CBS Sports. She is best known for her time with the Orlando Pride and North Carolina Courage. Jenkins reflects on her career and her new role with CBS Sports.

23H ago
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Jussie Smollett conviction overturned

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a hate crime in 2019, ruling he should not have been prosecuted after the initial case was dropped. The court did not address his innocence or guilt, while Smollett continues to maintain his innocence.

Nov 22
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Why the U.S. medical field is pushing for more Black doctors

African Americans make up about 14% of the population, but they represent just 5.2% of doctors nationwide.

Nov 22

Rep.-elect McBride on trans bathroom ban

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride says she will abide by a new policy implemented by House Speaker Mike Johnson prohibiting transgender people from using bathrooms on Capitol Hill that do not correspond with their "biological sex." CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke with the first out transgender woman elected to Congress and discussed why she is complying with the controversial measure.

Nov 21
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Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."

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Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83

Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.

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A Special Screening Of The HBO Documentary Film 'Bleed Out'

Trump nominates Marty Makary, who opposed COVID vaccine mandates, to head FDA

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.

10H ago

Ernie Johnson, wife found healing by "unlocking" their late son's key collection

Ernie and Cheryl Johnson had planned to hold onto their late son Michael's quirky key collection forever. But then they met 6-year-old Cooper Kivett.

11H ago

Fearing deportation, some Haitian migrants leaving Springfield, Ohio

Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.

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Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.

If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.

13H ago

Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.

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Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says

A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.

15H ago

Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.

16H ago

Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services

The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.

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Politics

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Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security

In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Trump nominates Marty Makary, who opposed COVID vaccine mandates, to head FDA

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.

10H ago

Trump selects Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary

Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.

10H ago

Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.

If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.

13H ago

Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.

13H ago

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New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis

Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.

15M ago

1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak

Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.

12H ago

E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2

More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.

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What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water

Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.

20H ago

Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak

Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.

20H ago

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Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security

In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.

42M ago

Philippines Vice President Assassination Threat

Philippines vice president threatens to have nation's president killed

Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and can be punishable by a jail term and fine.

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Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico

The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.

11H ago

The new missile Russia is using in Ukraine and why it has NATO on edge

Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.

15H ago

AI grandma fights back against scammers

Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.

17H ago

Entertainment

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Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."

8H ago

Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83

Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.

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"Sunday Morning" 2024 "Food Issue" recipe index

Delicious menu suggestions from top chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, restaurateurs, and the editors of Food & Wine magazine.

16H ago

Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"

Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.

19H ago

Ridley Scott on his vision for "Gladiator II"

Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out Nov. 22. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision back to life.

22H ago
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Technology

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Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?

Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.

14H ago
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AI grandma fights back against scammers

Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.

17H ago

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.

Mar 28
03:27

Australia could ban social media for kids

Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.

Nov 21
01:46

DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly

The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.

Nov 21
01:57

Science

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How are U.S. winters permanently changing?

This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.

14H ago
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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care

The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.

19H ago

Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

Nov 21

How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.

Nov 20

Restoring forests decimated by wildfires

Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.

Nov 20
03:34

Crime

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Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico

The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.

11H ago

U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings

Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

18H ago

4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers

Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.

21H ago

84-year-old Texas man accused of killing roommate and her dog

The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.

23H ago

Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler gets life in prison

Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.

23H ago

Space

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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space

Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.

19H ago

Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight

The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.

21H ago
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
10:13

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

Nov 15

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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.

Nov 18
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos

See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.

Nov 7
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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.

Sep 5
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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.

Aug 14
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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.

Sep 29
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The Uplift: Stars, stripes and service

Two men form a friendship over their love of the U.S. A group helps make travel more comfortable for kids with autism. Plus, more heartwarming stories.

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Cyberattack risk during the holiday season

The holidays are often called the season of giving, but for cybercriminals, it's the season of hacking. This year, corporate giants have suffered paralyzing cyberattacks, and a new study found that 86% of ransomware attacks hit on a holiday or weekend. Here's what to know about staying safe online.

1H ago
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Israel launches deadly strikes on Beirut

Israel is targeting Hezbollah in a new wave of deadly airstrikes in central Beirut. Lebanese civil defense officials say the attacks have killed at least 11 and wounded more than 60. Meanwhile in Gaza, the United Nations said this week that humanitarian aid delivery was "grinding to a halt" in the territory.

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Record Thanksgiving travel rush expected

A potentially record-breaking Thanksgiving travel rush is on, with AAA estimating nearly 80 million Americans to make a trip of more than 50 miles and airlines expecting more than 30 million people to take to the skies between now and the Monday after the holiday. Here's how the country is preparing — and how weather might throw a wrench into plans.

1H ago
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Eye Opener: McGregor held liable by jury

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor is being ordered to pay $250,000 in a sexual assault case. Meanwhile, two major movies — "Gladiator II" and "Wicked" — are set to make a splash at the box office this weekend. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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