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Thousands have joined in a real-life treasure hunt where the prize is a chest filled with gold and jewels worth possibly millions of dollars

Thousands have joined in a real-life treasure hunt where the prize is a chest filled with gold and jewels worth possibly millions of dollars. The treasure was hidden in the Rocky Mountains by an eccentric millionaire, Forrest Fenn, who wrote a poem filled with clues. Barry Petersen meets the man behind this scramble for treasure, and some participants in the chase for a fortune.

Jul 12, 2015
08:33

The defense team in the James Holmes trial in Colorado rested its case Friday

The defense team in the James Holmes trial in Colorado rested its case Friday. CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen reports on the trial's developments.

Jul 10, 2015
01:10

Defense rests in Colorado theater shooting trial

James Holmes' defense argues he was legally insane when he carried out the deadly 2012 attack at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado

Jul 10, 2015

Lawsuit: Immigrants paid $1 a day for janitorial work at private prison

Immigrants awaiting deportation proceedings at Colorado facility allege they sometimes worked under threat of solitary confinement

Jul 10, 2015

How Colorado lowered teen pregnancy rate by 40%

Health authorities credit a particular type of birth control with improved prevention

Jul 7, 2015

Gay wedding cake at center of Colorado court case

Case underscores how tension between religious-freedom advocates and gay-rights supporters is likely to become more heated

Jul 7, 2015

Man killed by apparent stray bullet while camping

Witness says there were high-powered rifles and assault weapons being fired in Pike National Forest at the time of the deadly incident

Jul 7, 2015

Strained family relationships cut to heart of theater gunman's defense

Just before his trial began the parents of Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes begged for him to be spared the death penalty

Jul 6, 2015

Dylan Redwine's dad says he may be person of interest

Investigator says the case of a 13-year-old Colorado boy who went missing in 2012 and whose remains were found seven months later is gaining momentum

Jul 6, 2015

9 people hurt at Colorado fireworks show

Officials in town of Avon say malfunction caused fireworks shell to explode in its tube, leaving 9 people with minor burns

Jul 4, 2015

Pilot killed when Flight for Life helicopter crashes in Colorado

Helicopter was departing a hospital when it crashed in a parking lot with three crew members on board

Jul 3, 2015

Investigators have person of interest in Dylan Redwine case

The unsolved case of a 13-year-old boy who went missing in 2012 and whose remains were found seven months later in Colorado is gaining momentum

Jul 2, 2015

Cops catch man wanted in Colo. woman's murder

Cole Pollard was found near a remote lake Wednesday, 70 miles from the home where Patricia Richmond was found bound and slain Monday

Jul 1, 2015

Parents arrested in Minn. for Colo. newborn's death

Police say Phyllis Wyatt and Matthew Ogden's four-week-old baby was found dead on June 20 in Parachute, Colo.

Jul 1, 2015

Hiker struck by lightning says puppy helped save his life

Colorado man who survived being struck through the head by lightning says his now deceased dog Rambo helped share the blow

Jun 30, 2015

An army of tiny Chinese wasps to save Colorado trees

The wasps will attack the emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that has killed tens of millions of trees in the U.S.

Jun 29, 2015

James Holmes' defense team set to make its case

After two months of often-gruesome testimony, defense lawyers in Colorado theater massacre to offer clinical assessment

Jun 24, 2015

Elementary school teacher accused of sexual assault

Colorado teacher Gilbert Trujillo is accused of sexually assaulting five female students between the ages of 9 and 10

Jun 24, 2015

How does plague spread in the U.S.?

The death of a Colorado teenager raises fears about this rare disease and whether it could spread

Jun 23, 2015

He may have contracted the bacteria from a flea bite at his family's ranch

Health officials confirmed that the plague killed 16-year-old high school athlete Taylor Gaes. He may have contracted the bacteria from a flea bite at his family's ranch. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the case.

Jun 22, 2015
02:05

In rare case, Colorado teen dies of plague

Larimer County health officials say the case is the first one confirmed since 1999

Jun 22, 2015

Quick action saves teen from stroke

Colorado girl has made an amazing recovery after suffering a stroke when she was just 13

Jun 19, 2015

The state of Colorado prosecution rested after emotional testimony from Ashley Moser, a Colorado woman who lost her daughter, an unborn child and is now a quadriplegic

The state of Colorado prosecution rested after emotional testimony from Ashley Moser, a Colorado woman who lost her daughter, an unborn child and is now a quadriplegic. Barry Petersen reports.

Jun 19, 2015
02:06

Woman who lost everything caps prosecution in Holmes trial

Colorado woman who lost 6-year-old daughter and unborn child -- and was left paralyzed -- is final witness for prosecution in movie theater massacre trial

Jun 19, 2015

James Holmes' school psychiatrist took the stand Tuesday in the Colorado movie theater shooting case

James Holmes' school psychiatrist took the stand Tuesday in the Colorado movie theater shooting case.

Jun 16, 2015
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Trump Holds Campaign Event on U.S.-Mexico Border in Cochise County, Arizona

Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border

Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.

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Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket

"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."

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Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations

The bursts of violence — with no reports of serious casualties — reflected the uneasy nature of the ceasefire that otherwise appeared to hold as Lebanese troops began to deploy in parts of southern Lebanon.

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Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

12H ago

President Biden Pardons Two Turkeys Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday

The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

11H ago

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Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from NYC to Paris

The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.

9H ago

Macy's parade marches on despite dreary weather, protester arrests

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.

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How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

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Iowa man decorates neighbors' homes to celebrate wife's love of Christmas

Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.

10H ago

The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

11H ago

How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

9H ago

'It's a bird! It's a plane!' In Alaska, it's both as pilot delivers turkeys

A resident named Esther Keim has been flying low and slow in a small plane over rural parts of south-central Alaska, dropping frozen turkeys to those who can't simply run out to the grocery store.

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

6H ago

How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

9H ago

Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk

Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.

13H ago

This is how retailers get you to spend more money

As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.

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Politics

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The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

11H ago

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

12H ago

Donald Trump Campaigns For President In Raleigh, North Carolina

A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe

Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.

17H ago

Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition

"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."

15H ago

Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border

Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.

9H ago

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New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections

The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.

22H ago

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Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.

Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.

22H ago

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Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat

Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.

Nov 28

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A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?

An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.

Nov 27

Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history

Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

6H ago

Missing hiker found alive after surviving 6 weeks in Canada wilderness

A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.

16H ago

Dog found 9 days after escaping from plane at Paris airport

Amalka, a female, slipped out of a carrier cage on November 19 during an unloading operation.

16H ago

Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs

A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.

13H ago

Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"

"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.

18H ago

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Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow

The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.

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Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit

In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.

20H ago

Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.

Nov 27

Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh

Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.

Nov 27

Technology

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

6H ago

Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 28

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.

Mar 28
03:27

New report on how social media negatively impacts kids

Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media

Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

21H ago

AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams

British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.

Nov 26
03:33

Science

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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"

Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.

Nov 27

Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty

Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.

Nov 27
03:30

Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing

Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.

Nov 27

Dishing up space food

At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.

Nov 24
03:47

How are U.S. winters permanently changing?

This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.

Nov 22
03:56

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Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed

Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."

14H ago

Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"

"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.

18H ago

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Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder

Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.

22H ago

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1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route

More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.

23H ago

Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.

Nov 27

Space

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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"

The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.

Nov 26

Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space

Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.

Nov 22

Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight

The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.

Nov 22
13:00

Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
10:13

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

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Crowds brave rain to enjoy Macy's parade

Ponchos and umbrellas added to the atmosphere at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a steady rain-soaked Midtown Manhattan. But for the three million people estimated to have lined the two-and-a-half mile route, the wet weather didn't dampen spirits. Tom Hanson reports.

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Retailers prepare for Black Friday shopping surge

Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will likely be on electronics like televisions, appliances and gaming consoles. Nancy Cordes reports.

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Russian attack targets Ukraine's energy grid

For the second time in two weeks, Russia on Thursday took aim at Ukraine's energy infrastructure with a nationwide missile and drone strike that left more than a million homes and businesses without power. Ramy Inocencio has details.

11H ago
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Woman sneaks onto Delta flight from NYC to Paris

Authorities are investigating how a woman got through security at John F. Kennedy International Airport and then boarded a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris without a boarding pass. French police took the woman into custody after the plane landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Lilia Luciano has details.

11H ago
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Trump, Sheinbaum hold call after tariff threat

President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke Wednesday following Trump's declaration earlier this week that he planned to institute a 25% tariff on both Mexico and Canada immediately after taking office. Trump and Sheinbaum did not appear to be on the same page regarding the outcome of their conversation. Weijia Jiang has the latest.

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