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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.
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Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Witness testimony continues Tuesday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a woman accused in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read's defense team argues she is the victim of an elaborate cover-up and is being framed by a group of people that includes law enforcement while prosecutors claim she hit officer John O'Keefe with her vehicle during a snowstorm in 2022.
On Monday, the court heard opening statements in the trial of Karen Read, who has pleaded not guilty to second degree murder for the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend in Massachusetts. On Tuesday, the defense will cross-examine the first officer who was on scene. Dozens of witnesses are expected to testify.
Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.
A teenage girl's remains were identified more than 50 years after her murder using DNA from the mother of a woman killed on 9/11.
Karen Read's trial for the death of police officer and then-boyfriend John O'Keefe began Monday in Massachusetts. During their opening statements, the prosecution and the defense presented differing theories on how O'Keefe died. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte when the shooting started, the police said.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Opening statements are set to begin this morning in the murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up and she has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Media workers are regularly targeted in Mexico, often in direct reprisal for their work covering corruption and drug traffickers.
The teen accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School was interviewed after the FBI received anonymous tips in 2023 about online threats, the agency said.
Former President Donald Trump's legal team and special counsel Jack Smith are appearing before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to discuss the proposed path forward in the 2020 election-related case.
Vladimir Putin suggested his backing for Kamala Harris just hours after the U.S. accused Russia of 2024 election interference.
A slide in the market value of Trump Media has shaved billions in market value from the company behind Truth Social.
Sen. Mark Kelly is married to former Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot in 2011 at a Arizona grocery store and left severely disabled.
The president's son, accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes while living an "extravagant lifestyle," is on trial for the second time this year.
"I don't believe that we have the luxury of writing in candidates' names, particularly in swing states," former Congresswoman Liz Cheney said.
Police in Munich, Germany fatally shot a gunman near the Israeli Consulate and a museum on Nazi-era history, leaving the suspect wounded.
Officials in Uganda say Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died in a Kenyan hospital four days after she was allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.
More than 3,600 pounds of cocaine were confiscated after unidentified people aboard the boat beached it and fled the area, officials said.
Sen. Mark Kelly is married to former Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot in 2011 at a Arizona grocery store and left severely disabled.
A slide in the market value of Trump Media has shaved billions in market value from the company behind Truth Social.
Former President Donald Trump's legal team and special counsel Jack Smith are appearing before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to discuss the proposed path forward in the 2020 election-related case.
The teen accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School was interviewed after the FBI received anonymous tips in 2023 about online threats, the agency said.
A slide in the market value of Trump Media has shaved billions in market value from the company behind Truth Social.
The $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons deal would be the largest grocery chain merger in U.S. history.
TikTok content creator Jools Lebron is working to trademark uses of her now-viral words for various entertainment and advertising services, including the promotion of beauty products.
Members of the Nordstrom family are teaming up with a Mexican retail group to take the eponymous retail chain private.
She also announced a goal of receiving 25 million new small business applications in her first term, up from the 19 million filed under Biden administration.
Sen. Mark Kelly is married to former Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot in 2011 at a Arizona grocery store and left severely disabled.
Two more Ohio abortion restrictions have been blocked in court as the legal impact of a 2023 constitutional amendment guaranteeing access to the procedure continues to be felt.
Former President Donald Trump's legal team and special counsel Jack Smith are appearing before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to discuss the proposed path forward in the 2020 election-related case.
The president's son, Hunter Biden, goes on trial for the second time this year, accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes while living an "extravagant lifestyle."
Lance Wallnau's revival gatherings for Trump are "the most targeted and tactical voter mobilization effort by Christian nationalists ever," one expert said.
Tested positive for COVID in 2024? Here's what to know about isolation, testing, new vaccines and more.
Do weight loss drug labels warn enough about potential side effects? A patient who needed emergency surgery is suing prescription drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
As climate change brings more extreme weather, farmworkers who pick California grapes say they need more protections from extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
Vladimir Putin suggested his backing for Kamala Harris just hours after the U.S. accused Russia of 2024 election interference.
Gisele Pelicot told a French court that images depicting years of mass rape, allegedly at the hands of her own husband, were "scenes of horror for me."
Police in Munich, Germany fatally shot a gunman near the Israeli Consulate and a museum on Nazi-era history, leaving the suspect wounded.
Officials in Uganda say Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died in a Kenyan hospital four days after she was allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.
WHO and its partners launched the campaign this week after Gaza recently reported its first polio case in 25 years, a 10-month-old boy.
Kylie Jenner said she chose her son's name, Wolf, in haste and instantly regretted it, ultimately changing it to Aire. Regret occurs in other parents, too.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
Kyndle Wylde, the winner of "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition, grew up singing in her family's worship band before moving to Nashville.
Actor Max Greenfield, star of hit series "The Neighborhood" and "New Girl," discusses his new children's book, "Good Nice Thoughts." The book, inspired by his friendship with the late actor Leslie Jordan, aims to help kids tackle their anxieties.
Kyndle Wylde talks about her reaction to winning "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition and what's next for her in her music career.
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center saw more than 880,000 complaints last year, a 10% increase from 2022. Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of Micro Center News, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rise of these threats.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
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.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
If you have an Amazon smart speaker, you may count on Alexa to help keep track of your to-do lists, check the weather or answer your questions on the fly, but would you pay extra if it meant an upgraded version of the personal voice assistant? Amazon is ready to find out as it looks to launch its delayed AI Alexa subscription by October. Abrar Al-Heeti, consumer tech and mobile reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new service.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook through November indicates warmer than average temperatures are expected in 2024. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
More Americans are having to choose between food and energy bills as the price of electricity rises. The cost is based on many factors, but one stands out from the rest — and is likely only going to make matters more complicated and expensive.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
Isaac Sanguma, a student at Appalachee High School in Georgia, said he was walking back to class at the time of the shooting Wednesday. One of the victims, Christina Irimie, was his math teacher, who he said was kind, welcoming and worked to give students confidence. Sanguma told "CBS Mornings" he can't believe what happened, saying, "I just can't believe my teacher, somebody I see every day ... it just don't feel real."
Investigators say a student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Georgia on Wednesday, killing two 14-year-old students and two teachers. Eight other students and one teacher were taken to hospitals with gunshot wounds and other injuries, and are expected to survive.
Gisele Pelicot told a French court that images depicting years of mass rape, allegedly at the hands of her own husband, were "scenes of horror for me."
The teen accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School was interviewed after the FBI received anonymous tips in 2023 about online threats, the agency said.
The president's son, Hunter Biden, goes on trial for the second time this year, accused of failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes while living an "extravagant lifestyle."
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
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 photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Vice President Kamala Harris released new details Wednesday on tax incentives for small businesses should she win the 2024 election. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle reports on the plan.
With 3.2 million TikTok followers, Jake Shane, also known as "Octopuss Lover Eight," rose to fame with his improv-style videos. Now, the 24-year-old is launching a live tour for his podcast "Therapuss."
Isaac Sanguma, a student at Appalachee High School in Georgia, said he was walking back to class at the time of the shooting Wednesday. One of the victims, Christina Irimie, was his math teacher, who he said was kind, welcoming and worked to give students confidence. Sanguma told "CBS Mornings" he can't believe what happened, saying, "I just can't believe my teacher, somebody I see every day ... it just don't feel real."
More information is coming out about the Georgia high school shooting where four people were killed and nine were injured. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Anna Schecter have the latest.
NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is partnering with Michele Kang, the first woman of color to hold a majority stake in an NWSL team, and joining the ownership group of the Washington Spirit. The duo discusses their plans for the Spirit, only on "CBS Mornings"