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Man pleads guilty to kidnapping girl who was found with a "Help Me!" sign
The girl was rescued in Long Beach after a passerby called 911 to report seeing the victim holding a piece of paper with a handwritten desperate plea for help.
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The girl was rescued in Long Beach after a passerby called 911 to report seeing the victim holding a piece of paper with a handwritten desperate plea for help.
The victim was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times during the three days she was held by her kidnapper.
If you have a bought a car recently chances are it came with something called a fob. Fobs allow you to open your doors and even start your car without inserting a key. Now we are learning this convenient technology could be the key for thieves to get into your car, without having to break in.
The African American cultural celebration known as Kwanzaa kicked off Thursday.
A grandmother who winters in Florida and was heading to Fort Lauderdale said Saturday she was injured and humiliated after a strip search on by agents at JFK Airport.
After undergoing major repairs and cleaning, the Carnival Splendor will be back in action beginning Sunday.
Karen Blocker's dream cruise began disintegrating at dawn when her cabin started rattling "like an earthquake." "I told my daughter: 'This boat is not moving anymore. We've got to get out,'" Blocker said. She opened the door to find a hallway filled with smoke and crew members telling passengers to head for the lifeboats.
Six tug boats pulled a stricken cruise ship into San Diego Bay early Thursday, bringing the nearly 4,500 passengers and crew closer to freedom after three days of limited food, smelly toilets and dark cabins.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating just how a 6-year-old boy lost his hand after a firework explosion.
Watch the USMNT try to make their first Olympic knockout stage since 2000 when they face France today.
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The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating just how a 6-year-old boy lost his hand after a firework explosion.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
The increase is attributed to the influx of people moving from other states.
Although the market remains tight, a rise in inventory could break up clouds for homebuyers, analysts say.
Two people were seen leaving the home in handcuffs
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Technology groups have said parts of the law would violate First Amendment rights.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Members of Florida's delegation to the Democratic National Convention threw their support to Kamala Harris.
Vice President Kamala Harris could be the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to lead a ticket.
In her immigration role, Vice President Kamala Harris has mainly focused on convincing companies to invest in Central America and promoting democracy and development.
Jim DeFede speaks with State Sen. Book about Gov. DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on Florida's ballot.
Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Watch the USMNT try to make their first Olympic knockout stage since 2000 when they face France today.
Here's our hands-on review of the 2024 Roku 65-inch Pro Series smart TV that's ideal for living rooms and bedrooms.
Now see this: Big savings can be found when purchasing back-to-school prescription eyewear from GlassesUSA
Learn about the Samsung Galaxy Ring, a new fitness and health monitor you wear on a finger like jewelry,
These portable chargers can keep your phone, laptop and other devices ready to go, no matter where you roam.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author's award-winning novels and adventure-filled life.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.