Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Donald Sutherland
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."
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.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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.
Trump offers one-month tariff exemption to Big 3 U.S. automakers
Ford, General Motors and Stellantis will get a one-month reprieve from 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.
Vance says Trump hopes to build the entire southern border wall by 2029
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard visited the southern border on Wednesday.
House GOP pursues stopgap measure to avoid government shutdown
House Republicans are pursuing a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, with just 10 days left to head off a shutdown.
Johnson's chief of staff arrested for DUI after Trump speech
U.S. Capitol Police said a driver backed into a parked vehicle near the Capitol around 11:40 p.m. and was taken into custody.
Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70, weeks after taking office
The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.
Federal judge extends block on funding cuts to medical research
A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.
U.S. has halted sharing intelligence with Ukraine, CIA director says
The U.S. has paused intelligence sharing with its war torn ally, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
Democratic mayors testify about "sanctuary city" policies at House hearing
The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City testified before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday on their immigration policies.
Suspect in 2021 Kabul airport bombing extradited to U.S., faces judge
Mohammad Sharifullah was allegedly one of two masterminds behind the Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 American service members.
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Federal judge extends block on funding cuts to medical research
A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.
FBI investigating after flight from MSP diverted due to "security concern"
Sun Country Airlines says Flight SY593 flying from MSP to Mazatlán International Airport had to be diverted "out of an abundance of caution in response to a security concern."
Georgia's Stone Mountain Confederate monument faces renewed scrutiny
"This is not a humble monument to the Georgians who fought in the Civil War," one Georgia native said of the carvings on Stone Mountain.
Justice Dept. probing antisemitism at University of California system
Pro-Palestinian encampments popped up on several University of California campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
2 men charged over a year after 3 Chiefs fans were found dead
The medical examiner in Kansas City determined that Clayton McGeeney, 36; Ricky Johnson, 38; and David Harrington, 37, died from a combined toxicity of fentanyl and cocaine.
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Trump tariffs will mean higher prices for consumers, retailers say
Retailers including Best Buy and Target are warning that Trump administration tariffs will force them to hike their prices.
Here's what Trump's tariff barrage could mean for your 401(k) plan
The stock market has swung wildly since President Trump placed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Here's what to know about your 401(k).
Trump offers one-month tariff exemption to U.S. automakers
Automakers will get a one-month reprieve from 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.
Chinese delegates avoid questions as they gather amid Trump's trade war
China's assembled delegates don't care to discuss President Trump's escalating trade war, but the underlying message from Beijing is one of confidence.
Social Security is sending retroactive payments. Here's what to know.
The agency said it has so far sent retroactive benefits to more than 1 million people due to the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Federal judge extends block on funding cuts to medical research
A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.
Justice Dept. probing antisemitism at University of California system
Pro-Palestinian encampments popped up on several University of California campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Appeals court allows removal of whistleblower agency head for now
It's the latest twist in a legal fight over President Trump's authority to fire Hampton Dellinger.
Johnson's chief of staff arrested for DUI after Trump speech
U.S. Capitol Police said a driver backed into a parked vehicle near the Capitol around 11:40 p.m. and was taken into custody.
Defense Department begins cutting workers this week
Nearly 100 probationary employees were fired from the Defense Logistics Agency, and more defense cuts are expected.
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Michigan teacher, students make blankets for organ donor families
A special education teacher at Huron High School gathered with students on Wednesday to make blankets for families of organ donors.
Spanish-speaking CPR training kiosk aims to save lives in North Philly
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR.
Why RFK Jr.'s top spokesperson abruptly resigned last week
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused his department's top communications official of quitting to avoid being fired.
Americas at risk of losing measles elimination status, U.N. agency warns
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
James Harrison, record-breaking blood donor "with the golden arm," dies at 88
James Harrison, an Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died, his family says. He was 88.
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Is Trump's abrupt turn on Ukraine giving Taiwan the jitters?
The U.S. is Taiwan's ace in the hole as it faces China's threats, so does Trump's fickle foreign policy fuel concern, or does Taipei have "a better hand"?
U.S., Israel reject Gaza reconstruction plan backed by Arab nations
Egypt unveiled a $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan with broad backing that would not displace Palestinians. The White House says it ignores reality.
Greenland's PM responds to Trump speech: "We don't want to be Americans"
"We are not for sale and cannot simply be taken. Our future will be decided by us in Greenland," Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede said.
Panama president says Trump is lying about reclaiming Panama Canal
Panama's leader accused President Trump of lying in his Tuesday congressional address, where he said his administration was "reclaiming" the Panama Canal.
As Israel cuts off food and supplies to Gaza, aid groups say they are scrambling
Three days into Israel's Gaza aid freeze, one aid group says a resumption is imperative: "With humanitarian needs sky high, more aid access is required, not less."
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Tony Danza on why he enjoys playing a mob boss in "Raising Kanan"
Tony Danza talked about his role as mob boss Stefano in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."
"Sin City Gigolo" investigates shocking murder
A former star of Showtime's "Gigolos" was arrested and charged with murder, a real-life crime that stunned viewers years after the show ended. The new Paramount+ docuseries "Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas" uncovers the dark truth behind the case. Executive producer Jay Blumenfield joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss.
Tony Danza on "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"
Legendary actor Tony Danza, known for "Who's the Boss?" and "Taxi," returns to TV as Queens mob boss Stefano in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." His character controls business in New York with strict rules and high stakes. Danza joins to talk about his role and the new season.
Architect behind St. John's Abbey Church helped inspire "The Brutalist"
The Oscar-winning film "The Brutalist" was inspired in part by St. John's Abbey Church, thanks to a book written by a monk who worked with architect Marcel Breuer.
Ione Skye reflects on fame, love, and loss
Ione Skye opens up about her Hollywood rise, past relationships with rock stars, and the search for love and identity in her new memoir, "Say Everything." In an interview with Anthony Mason, she discusses her complicated family history, struggles with grief, and how writing helped her find self-forgiveness.
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Remarkable NASA photo captures civilian jet breaking sound barrier
Boom Supersonic and NASA on Monday released an image of the XB-1 aircraft during its second supersonic flight last month.
Historic mission for commercial lunar lander
Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made history with the first successful landing on the moon by a private firm. It's the second private mission to the moon but the first lander toppled over after touchdown. CBS News' Mark Strassmann shows what the mission hopes to accomplish.
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.
Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content
Law enforcement agencies from Australia to Canada helped detain dozens of suspects linked to a Denmark-based AI child sex abuse platform, Europol says.
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Polar bears in Canada are on the edge of extinction. Here's what's being done to protect them.
Churchill, Manitoba, a small village on the Hudson Bay, is known as the polar bear capital of the world.
Mice genetically engineered to resemble extinct woolly mammoth
Colossal Biosciences has focused on identifying key traits of extinct animals by studying ancient DNA, with a goal to genetically "engineer them into living animals," said CEO Ben Lamm.
Astrophysicist combines art and science
Astrophysicist and artist Dr. Nia Imara is the author of "Painting the Cosmos," which combines her passion for art and astronomy. Imara joined CBS News to discuss her work.
Remarkable NASA photo captures civilian jet breaking sound barrier
Boom Supersonic and NASA on Monday released an image of the XB-1 aircraft during its second supersonic flight last month.
Historic mission for commercial lunar lander
Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made history with the first successful landing on the moon by a private firm. It's the second private mission to the moon but the first lander toppled over after touchdown. CBS News' Mark Strassmann shows what the mission hopes to accomplish.
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2 men charged over a year after 3 Chiefs fans were found dead
The medical examiner in Kansas City determined that Clayton McGeeney, 36; Ricky Johnson, 38; and David Harrington, 37, died from a combined toxicity of fentanyl and cocaine.
Kabul airport attack suspect in court
Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect in connection to the 2021 Abbey Gate suicide bombing at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, appeared in court after being extradited to the U.S. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Man posing as NBA player rep swallows $769,000 in stolen Tiffany jewelry
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."
Documents in Idaho murders case cite autism and the term "sociopath"
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
Journalist killed in Mexico, at least the 3rd such murder this year
For years, Mexico has been one of the world's most dangerous countries outside a war zone for journalists.
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Starliner commander says politics not involved in extended mission
Starliner commander Barry Wilmore offered an even-handed response to questions about the intrusion of politics into his ISS mission.
First fully successful commercial moon landing
Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" lander touched down on the Moon on Sunday, becoming the first fully successful commercial moon landing. Mark Strassmann reports.
Firefly Aerospace sticks moon landing with flawless Blue Ghost touchdown
The Blue Ghost touchdown kicks off two weeks of around-the-clock research by NASA science and technology payloads.
Commercial moon lander Blue Ghost sets sights on Sunday touchdown
The Blue Ghost lunar lander privately developed by Firefly Aerospace is carrying a suite of sophisticated instruments to the moon for NASA.
Firefly Aerospace prepares for moon landing
No American spacecraft has successfully landed intact and upright on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972, but one private space company is looking to change that. Firefly Aerospace will be landing its "Blue Ghost" lunar lander this Sunday. Spacecraft program director for Firefly Aerospace, Ray Allensworth, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
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Toxic ash from fires could impact marine life
After the deadly Los Angeles area wildfires, there's growing concern about the nearby marine ecosystems. The ash and runoff from the fires settled over the Pacific Ocean for up to 100 miles. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Economic warning signs
President Trump has often been able to defy political gravity. Will that be true when it comes to the economy? John Dickerson gives his take.
Breaking down Los Angeles wildfire lawsuits
Los Angeles County and the city of Pasadena filed separate lawsuits against Southern California Edison over the Eaton Fire, alleging the utility's electrical equipment caused the deadly wildfire. Carter Evans has the latest.
Controversy over Georgia's Stone Mountain monument
In Stone Mountain, Georgia, the shadow of the state's Confederate history casts a wide shadow -- literally. It's home to the country's largest Confederate monument, with Confederate President Jefferson Davis and generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson carved on the mountainside. Skyler Henry reports on a renewed effort to shine more light on the historical record.
Gaza supplies dwindling as Israel pressures Hamas
President Trump is vowing there will be "hell to pay" if Hamas doesn't release the remaining hostages. Israel is applying pressure as well by blocking aid convoys of food and medical supplies from entering the war-torn strip to force an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire deal. Debora Patta reports on the dwindling food supply.