Alex Murdaugh settles wrongful death lawsuit over boat crash
Alex Murdaugh has settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a teen killed in a boat crash involving Murdaugh's youngest son.
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Alex Murdaugh granted chance to argue jury tampering affected murder trial
South Carolina's highest court agreed to hear an appeal from disgraced lawyer and convicted killed Alex Murdaugh, who's seeking a new trial.
What do Stephen Smith's injuries tell about the SC teen's death?
"48 Hours" obtained exclusive access to the findings of an independent investigation into the unsolved death of the South Carolina teen, whose case was linked to the Murdaughs.
Stephen Smith: A Death in Murdaugh Country
New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.
How did Stephen Smith die? "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent investigation
Because of the odd crime scene, Stephen Smith's mother never believed that it was a hit-and-run. Now a team of high-profile lawyers and forensic experts are helping her get answers.
Sneak peek: Stephen Smith: A Death in Murdaugh Country
New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, July 27 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years for stealing from clients, law firm
The disbarred attorney is already serving a life sentence without parole in a state prison for killing his wife and son.
Judge rejects Alex Murdaugh request for new trial
A judge has rejected convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial. Murdaugh and his lawyers alleged a court clerk improperly influenced the jury when he was convicted of killing his wife and one of his sons. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Judge denies new trial for Alex Murdaugh
Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced former South Carolina attorney convicted of killing his wife and son, will not receive a new murder trial, a judge ruled Monday. His attorneys argued the court clerk tampered with the jury that found him guilty. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the decision.
Judge denies Alex Murdaugh's bid for new double-murder trial
A South Carolina judge on Monday denied Alex Murdaugh's bid for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of court with tampering with a jury.
Alex Murdaugh seeks new murder trial
Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred attorney who was convicted of killing his wife and son, returned to court Monday seeking a new trial after his team alleged comments by a court clerk influenced the jury's decision. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
Judge makes Alex Murdaugh's quest for new murder trial harder
A jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty last year in the murders of his wife Maggie and younger son Paul.
Alex Murdaugh sentenced to another 27 years for financial crimes
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced for stealing $12 million from his clients and family law firm, in addition to the life sentence he is serving for the murders of his wife and son.
Stephen Smith: A Death in Murdaugh Country
New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.
Timeline: The mysterious death of Stephen Smith in Murdaugh country
Stephen Smith's case remains unsolved since his body was found on a rural road in 2015. Was his death intentional or an accident? Follow the timeline for a deep dive into the investigation.
"48 Hours:" Stephen Smith cold case
"48 Hours" investigates the unsolved death of Stephen Smith, who was killed in 2015 in South Carolina. The 19-year-old's case went cold for years until 2021 when the high profile murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh stirred new interest in his case. Now, Stephen's mother, Sandy, is working with a team of lawyers and experts to find out what happened to her son. Nikki Battiste joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview of her report.
Could cellphone evidence be key to solving Stephen Smith's cold case?
Eight years after refusing to accept a hit-and-run theory, his mother has new hope after new evidence was uncovered during the Murdaugh murders investigation.
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to more financial crimes
Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty Friday to a slew of financial crimes in state court, adding to the prison time facing the longtime lawyer who was convicted of killing his wife and son.
Alex Murdaugh estate, Moselle, is back on the market for $1.95 million
Property includes 21 acres and the Moselle estate that was home of Murdaugh family prior to Alex Murdaugh's murder of his wife and son.
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to fraud
Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in the 2021 shooting deaths of his wife and son, pleaded guilty Thursday to 22 federal counts of fraud and money laundering.
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to 22 charges for fraud, money laundering
Convicted murderer and disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to 22 charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from his clients.
Murdaugh back in court over fraud charges
Alex Murdaugh is back in court Thursday for a status hearing focused on the more than 100 financial fraud charges the disgraced attorney faces. Murdaugh is serving a life sentence for the 2021 killings of his wife and son. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Alex Murdaugh seeks new trial
Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh are demanding a new trial, citing allegations of jury tampering in a court filing on Tuesday. The claims come six months after the once prominent South Carolina lawyer was convicted of murdering his wife and son in June 2021. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has the story.
Murdaugh says court clerk tampered with jury
Convicted murderer and disgraced former lawyer Alex Murdaugh is seeking a new trial in South Carolina, alleging the court clerk tampered with the jury as his lawyers claim there is "newly discovered evidence" in the case. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys ask for new trial
Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced former lawyer convicted of killing his wife and son, are calling for a new trial. They allege a court clerk improperly tampered with the jury during his trial. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Abortion rights support didn't always translate into Harris support —exit poll analysis
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
Trump says Haley, Pompeo won't be invited to join White House
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Trump's 2nd term could bring deportations, tariffs, Jan. 6 pardons and more
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FEMA employee fired for telling workers to ignore homes of Trump supporters
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Biden, Trump to meet in Oval Office on Wednesday
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Auburn men's basketball team plane diverted after fight between players
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American nurse killed in Budapest while on vacation, police arrest suspect
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Trump says Haley, Pompeo won't be invited to join White House
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FEMA employee fired for telling workers to ignore homes of Trump supporters
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1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others still on the run from South Carolina lab
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Biden, Trump to meet in Oval Office on Wednesday
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Steve Madden says it will cut production in China to avoid Trump tariffs
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Trump says he won't sell DJT stock and calls for probe into short sellers
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Cheese sold at Aldi, Market Basket and more recalled due to listeria worries
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Trump win boosts book sales from "The Handmaid's Tale" to "Hillbilly Elegy"
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Starbucks app goes down, customers complain
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Election 2024: Trump celebrates win, Biden gives speech
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Trump says Haley, Pompeo won't be invited to join White House
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Biden, Trump to meet in Oval Office on Wednesday
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Abortion rights support didn't always translate into Harris support —exit poll analysis
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Who might fill President-elect Trump's Cabinet?
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Kennedy could be on short list for HHS secretary, Trump allies say
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Cheese sold at Aldi, Market Basket and more recalled due to listeria worries
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
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Counterfeit weight loss drugs feed demand for cheaper options
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Space heaters sold on Amazon, TikTok recalled after 7 fires
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Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen
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Severe droughts threaten sustainable catch of the Amazon's giant fish
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American nurse killed in Budapest while on vacation, police arrest suspect
The victim, Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing on Nov. 5 after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest.
Spanish friar killed, multiple injured in monastery attack
A man entered the Monastery of Santo Espíritu del Monte in Gilet, Spain on Saturday and attacked multiple friars.
Princess Kate attends U.K.'s annual Remembrance events
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Recipe from Martha Stewart: Alexis's Chopped Salad
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Princess Kate attends U.K.'s annual Remembrance events
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Tony Todd, star of "Candyman" film series and "Final Destination," dies at 69
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Cactus Blossoms perform "Statues"
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival. This summer, they released their fourth album "Every Time I Think About You." From that album, here are the Cactus Blossoms with "Statues."
Cactus Blossoms perform "Hey Baby"
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival. This summer, they released their fourth album "Every Time I Think About You." From that album, here are the Cactus Blossoms with "Hey Baby."
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Starbucks app goes down, customers complain
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Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16
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Trump set to dismantle Biden climate policies
President-elect Donald Trump's victory clears the way for him to deliver on his campaign promises to dismantle many of President Biden's marquee climate policies. CBS News national environment correspondent David Schechter joins to examine what U.S. climate policy could look like under Trump.
Mountain Fire in California only 7% contained
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DNA reveals surprises about Pompeii eruption victims
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How 2024 races may affect U.S. climate policy
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Halloween weather breaks records
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American nurse killed in Budapest while on vacation, police arrest suspect
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Spanish friar killed, multiple injured in monastery attack
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Texas doctor convicted after accepting kickbacks for patients' blood, urine
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Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam
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Cactus Blossoms perform "Statues"
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival. This summer, they released their fourth album "Every Time I Think About You." From that album, here are the Cactus Blossoms with "Statues."
Cactus Blossoms perform "Something's Got A Hold On Me"
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival. This summer, they released their fourth album, "Every Time I Think About You." From that album, here are the Cactus Blossoms with "Something's Got A Hold On Me."
Cactus Blossoms perform "Hey Baby"
Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became known as the Cactus Blossoms, touring nationwide and appearing in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" revival. This summer, they released their fourth album "Every Time I Think About You." From that album, here are the Cactus Blossoms with "Hey Baby."
World's largest autograph book up for auction
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The Dish: Alex Stupak
Alex Stupak went from making pastries to elevating Mexican cuisine. The acclaimed chef already has four New York City restaurants, and he's now embarking on a new upscale adventure where he'll put his own spin on seafood. Michelle Miller has more.