Medrick Burnett Jr., Alabama A&M football player, dies after head injury
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and had been hospitalized ever since.
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College basketball player collapses and dies after workout
Kaiden Francis was a freshman basketball player from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and had recently passed multiple health screenings.
Alabama carries out nation's third nitrogen gas execution
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker became the third person executed by nitrogen gas in both the U.S. and Alabama.
Man wanted in staged Tennessee bear attack has been captured
In mid-October, Steven Douglas Lloyd of Knoxville was found dead in a staged bear attack that was allegedly linked to Nicholas Wayne Hamlett.
1 killed, 16 injured in shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama
One person was killed and more than a dozen others were injured at Tuskegee University in Alabama early Sunday, the university said. Some of those injured are students.
Auburn men's basketball team plane diverted after fight between players
Meregrass Flight 681 took off from Auburn University Regional Airport at 2:40 p.m. on Friday, but returned after less than an hour later.
Projection: Trump wins 4 states; Harris wins 2
CBS News projects that former President Donald Trump will win Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Meanwhile, CBS News projects that Vice President Kamala Harris will win Massachusetts and Maryland. CBS News' Major Garrett and Ed O'Keefe join to examine the latest Georgia results.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has medical incident at campaign rally
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was treated by paramedics after appearing to become unsteady at a campaign rally for congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson. Her office says she was dehydrated.
Sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
Sheriff's deputies in Alabama found Dennoriss Richardson, 39, in September in a rural part of Colbert County.
Redistricting shapes some 2024 ballots
By Wednesday, 57 million Americans had voted early in the 2024 election, some of whom did so in brand-new congressional districts. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains how redistricting legal challenges could shape the 2024 election.
Nationwide manhunt underway for man wanted for Tennessee murder
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee has asked for the public's help in finding 45-year-old Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, who they said it wanted for first-degree murder.
Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in Alabama
Alabama carries out nation's second nitrogen gas execution
Alan Eugene Miller was convicted of killing three men in 1999 and the state had previously attempted to execute him by lethal injection in 2022.
Alabama nitrogen execution follows what critics call "insistence on secrecy"
Alabama executed a death row inmate Thursday with nitrogen gas, a controversial and highly secretive procedure that has only been done one other time.
Hurricane Helene approaches U.S.
Alabama is preparing for potentially devastating hazards that Hurricane Helene could bring as it passes Tallahassee, Florida. Mark Powell, a director with the Alabama Management Agency, joins CBS News with more on preparations.
Alabama shooting victim's mother speaks out
Candance Kemp's 21-year-old daughter, Anitra Holloman, was killed in a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday. The grieving mother shared what she wants the world to remember about her daughter. Holloman's 1-year-old daughter, Skilar, also lost her father to gun violence two years ago. Kemp who will now raise Skilar, says gun violence in her community has "gotten out of control."
No suspects yet in Birmingham shooting
A $100,000 reward is still on the table for anyone who offers information that leads to the suspects of a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, where four were killed and more than a dozen were injured. The suspects apparently targeted at least one person in the area. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Birmingham shooting: Suspects, motive unknown
Police in Birmingham, Alabama, are searching for the suspects and a motive in Saturday night's mass shooting. Four people were killed and more than a dozen others were wounded in the targeted attack. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the latest.
Officials seek help in manhunt for alleged shooters
Alabama officials are asking for the public's help in a manhunt for the shooters they say killed four people and injured 17 others in Birmingham. The reward is up to $100,000 for information leading to the suspects' arrests after they allegedly tried to pull off a murder-for-hire but hit many innocent bystanders.
Birmingham deadly mass shooting update
Officials are still seeking suspects in the mass shooting at a popular Birmingham, Alabama, area where four died and at least 17 were injured. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest.
$100,000 reward for shooting suspects
Officials in Birmingham, Alabama, are asking for information from the public on suspects behind a mass shooting Sunday where four died and at least 17 others were injured. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest.
Alabama woman pulled over for speeding receives life-changing career advice
An Alabama state trooper never imagined the advice he gave 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge when he pulled her over for speeding in August 2022 would change the trajectory of her life.
Driver gets life-changing advice from trooper
When 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge was pulled over for speeding two years ago by an Alabama state trooper, she had no idea how their conversation would change the trajectory of her life. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."
24 years after woman murdered in Georgia, suspect arrested in Alabama
Clerance George was charged with murder and aggravated assault in the June 2000 death of Julie Ann McDonald.
Alabama high school football player dies after injury during game
Caden Tellier, a 16-year-old junior at Morgan Academy in Selma, was hurt following a tackle in the third quarter of the school's game Friday night.
Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate dies at 78
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,
Man accused of fatally burning woman in NYC subway indicted
A grand jury has indicted the man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced Friday.
South Korea's acting president impeached after just 2 weeks in office
South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, further deepening the country's political crisis.
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen airport where WHO chief was about to board plane
Israel says it's targeting Houthi military sites in Yemen's rebel-held capital city, Sanaa.
Judge rules accuser in rape suit against Jay-Z, Combs can stay anonymous
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Passenger without ticket gets onto Delta flight from Seattle to Honolulu
A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.
Italian government says journalist detained in Iran for a week
Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.
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Utah man accidentally triggers avalanche, rescues trapped brother
The unidentified pair of brothers and their father were snowmobiling on Christmas Eve when the avalanche swept through.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
Richard Parsons, executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at age 76
Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Passenger without ticket gets onto Delta flight from Seattle to Honolulu
A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.
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What to know about returning unwanted holiday gifts
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
Former Suzuki Motors CEO Osamu Suzuki dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died.
Richard Parsons, executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at age 76
Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
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Trump picks Miami-Dade commissioner as ambassador to Panama
Cabrera is county commissioner of District 6, which represents parts of Coral Gables, Hialeah and the City of Miami.
Biden heads to St. Croix for final holiday as president
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
What to know about the Panama Canal's history amid Trump comments
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.
Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
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Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.
Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.
Why some children are turning to GLP-1 drugs
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
FDA raises urgency of Costco egg recall
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025.
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Italian government says journalist detained in Iran for a week
Italy's Foreign Ministry says it's trying to "clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala" more than a week after she was detained while reporting in Iran.
Former Suzuki Motors CEO Osamu Suzuki dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died.
Scientists say people hit with 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Dozen skeletons found in hidden graves in Mexico near U.S. border
Authorities have found 12 skeletons buried in clandestine graves in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state near the U.S. border, officials say.
Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
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Cheyenne Grace topping the charts
Cheyenne Grace, a rising star from North Texas who is a high school student, is topping the iTunes charts with her debut holiday album, "Home for Christmas."
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Judge rules that accuser in rape suit against Jay-Z, Combs can remain anonymous
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
"Baby Driver" actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies after falling from a moving vehicle
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé's halftime show the highlight of a lackluster NFL Christmas slate
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
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ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
Holiday shoppers on the lookout for big TVs
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
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These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
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Dozen skeletons found in hidden graves in Mexico near U.S. border
Authorities have found 12 skeletons buried in clandestine graves in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state near the U.S. border, officials say.
Man accused of burning woman on subway indicted on murder, arson charges
A grand jury has indicted the man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced Friday.
Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate dies at 78
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,
Florida pizza delivery worker allegedly stabs pregnant customer after $2 tip
A pizza delivery worker, upset over a tip, allegedly repeatedly stabbed a pregnant woman at a Florida motel, a sheriff's office says.
Trump assassination attempt news
Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump near his Florida golf course, could have his trial delayed as his lawyer mounts a legal defense. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the latest developments.
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
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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.
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.
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.
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Multiple tornadoes reported in Texas Thursday
Parts of southwest Texas saw a handful of tornadoes Thursday that caused some property damage, but no reported serious injuries. More severe storms are in the forecast for the area this weekend. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has a report from Texas and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the weather on the horizon.
South Korea's acting president impeached
South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach their acting president, Han Duck-soo, who was appointed after the elected president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was impeached earlier this month.
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen airport
A round of Israeli airstrikes against Houthi rebels hit an airport in Yemen Thursday. The U.N.'s World Health Organization said its director-general was boarding a plane when the attack happened. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
New details on Azerbaijan Airlines crash
A U.S. official has told CBS News that there are early indications a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
More libraries offering more than books
Many local libraries are expanding beyond books to offer music classes, food assistance, and even hand tools. Meg Oliver reports on how libraries are becoming hubs of innovation and community support.