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After 8-year-old Emouree Johnson started a lemonade stand to raise money for her mom's headstone, the community rallied around her in support. Now the $17,000 can all go into her savings after a local company installed a headstone for free. Steven Hartman goes "On the Road" to Scottsboro, Alabama.
Attorneys for Alabama death row inmate Carey Dale Grayson asked a federal judge to block his scheduled execution by nitrogen gas.
Alabama's governor has set a Nov. 21 execution date for what is scheduled to be the nation's third death sentence carried out by nitrogen gas.
The report says that the "responsible" way to memorialize the Clotilda is to protect it under the water where it was discovered in 2019.
"It was just a horrific scene that even seasoned officers told me it is the worst thing they've ever seen," the sheriff said.
Grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas are now offering computerized vending machines that sell ammunition. The company behind the machines, American Rounds, says it uses an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser's age. CBS News senior coordinating producer for crime and public safety Anna Schecter has more.
Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard vanished without a trace in October 2019 — and it took more than a month before her family learned what happened to her.
College student Aniah Blanchard had a deep fear of being kidnapped. When she disappears, UFC fighter Walt Harris battles for justice for his stepdaughter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports for "48 Hours."
Authorities say three Alabama men are dead from likely drowning after becoming distressed while swimming at a Florida Panhandle beach.
Major League Baseball is holding a tribute Thursday night to one of America's most historic ballparks, Rickwood Field, where the Negro Leagues' Birmingham Black Barons hosted some of the 20th century's most iconic talents. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the details.
Willie Mays began his professional baseball career with the Birmingham Black Barons, who barnstormed the Jim Crow South as a member of the Negro Southern League.
The discovery on Dauphin Island came just one day after divers found 25 kilograms of suspected cocaine off Key West.
Alabama executed death row inmate Jamie Mills by lethal injection on Thursday. He was convicted in 2007 of murdering an elderly couple in 2004.
Powerful storms left a wide trail of destruction in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina and Missouri. But there were also remarkable stories of survival.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
The northern lights were visible to many across the world over the weekend. In the U.S., even communities in some southern states had a chance to see them. Robert Steenburgh, a space scientist with NOAA, joins CBS News with more.
All three victims were tortured and killed before their bodies were put into a 2010 Dodge Charger, authorities said.
More than 5,000 Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama will begin voting this week on joining the United Auto Workers union. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest.
Powerful storms with damaging high winds threatened several states in the Southeast early Friday.
Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms killed at least three people across Tennessee and North Carolina Wednesday night, adding to a week of extreme weather hammering several states. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
A convicted murderer who survived a botched lethal injection is now set to be executed by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama.
The decision prompted a wave of public backlash as women saw fertility treatments canceled or put in jeopardy after the ruling.
Alabama has set a July 18 execution date for a man convicted in the 1998 shooting death of a delivery driver who had stopped at an ATM.
President Biden is visiting Tampa, Florida, Tuesday to campaign on federal abortion measures and reproductive rights as more states take up bans and restrictions. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
The first time Emouree went to the cemetery with her grandmother, she couldn't understand why everyone else got a giant granite headstone, but her mother just received a tiny metal one.
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani aircraft making a steep descent before slamming into the ground in a fireball.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Among them are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and one addressing hazing on college campuses.
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
No Mega Millions player won the $1 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, so the grand prize for Friday night's drawing will be an estimated $1.15 billion.
Authorities in Mississippi are searching for Drew Johnson, a convicted killer they say escaped from prison Tuesday, describing him as "desperate" and "very dangerous."
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
If you didn't quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don't worry — researchers say it's the thought that counts.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
Authorities in Mississippi are searching for Drew Johnson, a convicted killer they say escaped from prison Tuesday, describing him as "desperate" and "very dangerous."
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
Here's which food stores, restaurants and other chains are open and closed today, Christmas Eve 2024.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
A federal judge struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors.
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.
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia and more? Here's what to know to keep others safe this holiday season.
King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent.
A bridge linking two northern states in Brazil collapsed, sending cars and trucks plunging into the river below. A sulphuric acid spill is complicating the rescue operation.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani Airlines plane making a steep descent before slamming into the ground in a fireball in western Kazakhstan.
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue will take the stage in New York beginning on Dec. 31. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
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.
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.
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.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
Authorities in Mississippi are searching for Drew Johnson, a convicted killer they say escaped from prison Tuesday, describing him as "desperate" and "very dangerous."
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court in New York City and pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges. His lawyer criticized what he called the case's political nature as Mangione was led into the hearing with his hands shackled.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
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 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.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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 passenger airliner crashed this morning in Kazakhstan after a bird strike caused an emergency. Dramatic video shows the plane plummeting before bursting into flames, but officials say more than 30 of the 67 people on board survived.
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night's Christmas Eve Mass. He urged Christians to reflect on global conflicts.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to take over the Panama Canal unless it cuts the price it charges for ships to pass through the key shipping lane. Trump is also again floating the idea of buying Greenland, which he also suggested during his first term. Kelly O'Grady reports.
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve. It's only the seventh time in the game's history the jackpot has hit that mark. Dave Malkoff has more.