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Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison is free
Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
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Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
The report found violence, gang control and trafficking of contraband had been happening inside Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, South Mississippi Correctional Institution, and Wilkinson County Correctional Facility for years.
An aide to Alexei Navalny says the body of the Russian opposition leader has been handed over to his mother.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate Friday at a federal prison in Arizona.
Trump political appointee and Marine Corps veteran Federico Klein was sentenced to almost six years in prison for attacking law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The six inmates were being kept at Ecuador's biggest — and considered its most dangerous — prison, Litoral Penitentiary.
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
Prosecutors said Pascale Ferrier made the ricin at home in Quebec in 2020 and mailed it to Trump with a letter that referred to him as "The Ugly Tyrant Clown."
An inmate allegedly attacked Nassar in his cell with a makeshift weapon, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Jeff Woodke, an American missionary who spent six years in captivity in Africa, says he was beaten, locked in chains and pressured repeatedly to convert to Islam.
They were to prepare his plane, his 140-foot yacht, a black utility van and other vehicles purchased just for the escape attempt, the sheriff said.
Donald Hazard was "eager for violence" on Jan. 6, wearing a tactical vest and a helmet adorned with the image of the Confederate battle flag, a prosecutor said.
Sayfullo Saipov was sentenced to eight life sentences, with an additional two to be served concurrently.
Griner is skipping the USA Basketball training camp in Minnesota so she can be with her wife and recover from her time in jail in Russia.
Four were captured in Ohio following a vehicle pursuit, and the fifth was found in second-hand retail store in Missouri.
The former Minneapolis police officer will serve his state sentence at the same time as his federal sentence and in federal custody.
The head of a monitoring group says the blaze at the notorious prison housing 2 Americans was likely linked to anti-regime protests, as Iranians "have lost their fear."
Oath Keepers militia group founder Stewart Rhodes was once a promising Yale Law School graduate.
The light rail trains were running behind arriving at the RTD Littleton/Downtown Station on Tuesday night.
Arvada Library continues to be a community hub nearly 20 years after opening. Now, a growing population and changing needs from the public means work on a $14 million redesign is underway.
After former Denver Broncos running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis was handcuffed by FBI agents and removed from a United plane, his lawyer says his office intends to sue the airline.
Colorado's largest janitor strike since the 990s could begin next week. Janitors across the Denver area voted "yes" to authorize a strike and hope to reach an agreement by Sunday. The negotiations affect over 2,000 janitors.
For several days, thick smoke has plagued Colorado's Front Range. The haze has been so thick, at times, that views of the mountains have been obstructed for people who might ordinarily have a clear view of the Rockies.
The light rail trains were running behind arriving at the RTD Littleton/Downtown Station on Tuesday night.
Arvada Library continues to be a community hub nearly 20 years after opening. Now, a growing population and changing needs from the public means work on a $14 million redesign is underway.
After former Denver Broncos running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis was handcuffed by FBI agents and removed from a United plane, his lawyer says his office intends to sue the airline.
Colorado's largest janitor strike since the 990s could begin next week. Janitors across the Denver area voted "yes" to authorize a strike and hope to reach an agreement by Sunday. The negotiations affect over 2,000 janitors.
For several days, thick smoke has plagued Colorado's Front Range. The haze has been so thick, at times, that views of the mountains have been obstructed for people who might ordinarily have a clear view of the Rockies.
Arvada Library continues to be a community hub nearly 20 years after opening. Now, a growing population and changing needs from the public means work on a $14 million redesign is underway.
The light rail trains were running behind arriving at the RTD Littleton/Downtown Station on Tuesday night.
Colorado's largest janitor strike since the 990s could begin next week. Janitors across the Denver area voted "yes" to authorize a strike and hope to reach an agreement by Sunday. The negotiations affect over 2,000 janitors.
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After former Denver Broncos running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis was handcuffed by FBI agents and removed from a United plane, his lawyer says his office intends to sue the airline.
The lawyer representing Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says his office is filing suit against United Airlines after the former Broncos star was handcuffed by law enforcement agents aboard a plane.
The PGA Tour did not disclose Mark Carnevale's cause of death, only saying that he died suddenly.
The Broncos officially announced on Monday that they signed offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz to a four-year contract extension.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and thanked the fans in his speech.
The hydrothermal explosion took place near Biscuit Basin's Sapphire Pool on Tuesday morning, erupting boiling water and steam into the air, officials said.
Although the market remains tight, a rise in inventory could break up clouds for homebuyers, analysts say.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
The lawyer representing Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says his office is filing suit against United Airlines after the former Broncos star was handcuffed by law enforcement agents aboard a plane.
Developers want to build a 3,671-square-foot McDonald's with a drive-through in Castle Pines. It would be part of the soon-to-be-developed "Parkway Plaza," but the City Council and some neighbors don't want it.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Polling was conducted days before Biden's decision to exit the presidential race against Trump.
The bipartisan task force announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will be comprised of 13 lawmakers.
For several days, thick smoke has plagued Colorado's Front Range. The haze has been so thick, at times, that views of the mountains have been obstructed for people who might ordinarily have a clear view of the Rockies.
Fourth generation Coloradan Nate Drinkwine didn't find out that he had the heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy until his mid-20s.
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. One Colorado doctor says if you notice a growth or something painful, it's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms because there is no screening protocol for sarcomas.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
Colorado's largest janitor strike since the 990s could begin next week. Janitors across the Denver area voted "yes" to authorize a strike and hope to reach an agreement by Sunday. The negotiations affect over 2,000 janitors.
Developers want to build a 3,671-square-foot McDonald's with a drive-through in Castle Pines. It would be part of the soon-to-be-developed "Parkway Plaza," but the City Council and some neighbors don't want it.
Thousands of people are without their luggage after Delta Airlines saw significant disruptions over the weekend. The airline had to cancel thousands of flights on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage.
Although the market remains tight, a rise in inventory could break up clouds for homebuyers, analysts say.
Delta scratched almost 500 flights on Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.