Early details on Hudson River chopper crash

At least one person has died after a helicopter crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, New York police say. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.

• Apr 10
• 04:36

Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican nightclub roof collapse

Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco died after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez.

• Apr 10

Clem Burke, longtime drummer for Blondie, dies at age 70

Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.

• Apr 7

Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications

Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.

• Apr 5

Grieving daughters struggle to pay off $12,000 funeral bill

Nationally, the median funeral cost, including casket and burial, is more than $8,000.

• Apr 2

Sisters struggle to pay dad's $12,000 funeral bill

Not planning for your funeral can leave survivors deep in debt in what's known as "funeral poverty." Mark Strassmann reports.

• Apr 2
• 03:24

Belize officials say 3 American women died of carbon monoxide poisoning

The three women from Massachusetts who were on vacation in Belize died of carbon monoxide poisoning, officials confirmed Wednesday.

• Mar 27

Boxing legend George Foreman dies

George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight boxing champion who also was a successful entrepreneur, died at 76 years old. "CBS Mornings" looks back at his life and legacy.

• Mar 24
• 02:57

Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home

Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.

• Mar 23

George Foreman, boxing legend and entrepreneur, dies at 76

George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.

• Mar 22

At least 40 dead amid extreme weather

At least 40 people have died across seven states in a storm system that brought high winds, rain, tornadoes and wildfires to parts of the South and Midwest. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.

• Mar 17
• 02:46

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of starvation, dehydration

The report noted that the stomach of the dog that belonged to Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was mostly empty except for small amounts of hair and bile.

• Mar 15

Cause of death for Gene Hackman, wife

Officials have revealed a tragic timeline for how legendary actor Gene Hackman spent his final days. Both Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes, with her dying days before him in a separate room.

• Mar 8
• 01:53

Gene Hackman and wife's cause of death released

New Mexico officials have announced the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, a week after they were found dead at their home in Santa Fe. Carter Evans has the latest, then Dr. Celine Gounder explains hantavirus -- the rare rodent-borne illness behind Arakawa's death.

• Mar 7
• 03:32

Investigating deaths of Gene Hackman, wife

Unanswered questions remain about the death of two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The couple was found dead this week in their New Mexico home. On Friday, authorities ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning and said Hackman may have been dead for several days before he was found.

• Mar 1
• 02:15

Hackman and wife's deaths not due to carbon monoxide, officials say

Authorities in New Mexico continue to investigate the cause of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife​ Betsy Arakawa, but they say it does not appear to be carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Mar 1

Investigation launched into Gene Hackman's death

There is a growing mystery surrounding the death of two-time Academy Award winner Gene Hackman. His body, along with that of his wife's, were found Wednesday afternoon lying on the floor in separate rooms. One of their dogs was also found dead. Karen Hua has the latest.

• Feb 27
• 01:42

From the archives: Gene Hackman, actor, novelist

The death of Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, at the age of 95, was announced on February 27, 2025. In this "Sunday Morning" profile from March 19, 2000, correspondent Martha Teichner visited the star of "The French Connection," "Superman" and "Unforgiven" at his home outside Santa Fe, N.M., where he talked about the new chapter he was pursuing – as the co-writer (with Daniel Lenihan) of an adventure novel, "Wake of the Perdido Star."

• Feb 27
• 08:52

3 American women found dead at beach resort in Belize

The city of Revere, Massachusetts, said in a social media post that the three women were local residents.

• Feb 25

American suspected of killing her newborn baby in Paris

An 18-year-old American student is suspected of throwing her newborn baby out of a third-floor hotel window, Paris prosecution sources told CBS News.

• Feb 24

Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer, dies at age 88

Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.

• Feb 24

Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s mother, dies in Pennsylvania home

Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died.

• Feb 24

Death by Eye Drops

A caregiver is accused of poisoning her friend with eye drops. She says investigators got it wrong. "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports.

• Feb 1
• 41:47

Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull's first hit, "As Tears Go By," was recorded when she was just 17 years old after she met with the manager of the Rolling Stones at a party.

• Jan 30

Sneak peek: Death by Eye Drops

A caregiver is accused of poisoning her friend with eye drops. She says investigators got it wrong. "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports Saturday, Feb. 1 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

• Jan 29
• 03:52

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