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More states are struggling to obtain the more common lethal injection drugs. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is moving to restart federal death row executions. Robin Maher, executive director of the nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center, joins to discuss.
Since taking office, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has approved of every death row case in the state — except one.
Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December, may now be facing the death penalty. On Tuesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi released a statement directing prosecutors to seek the punishment for Mangione.
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs has been executed.
Jessie Hoffman Jr., 46, was put to death Tuesday evening in Louisiana's first execution in 15 years.
A federal judge halted Louisiana from immediately moving forward with the state's nitrogen gas execution of death row inmate Jessie Hoffman Jr.
Jeffrey Collins was one of three media witnesses for the firing squad execution of Brad Sigmon. He has been a witness to 11 South Carolina executions.
A South Carolina man convicted of murder was executed by firing squad -- the first execution of its kind in the U.S. since 2010. Meg Oliver reports.
For the first time in 15 years, a death row inmate was executed by a firing squad. Authorities gave Brad Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, three options to die -- firing squad, the electric chair and lethal injection. He chose a firing squad despite it being considered cruel and unusual punishment in some states. Jessica Levinson explains.
Brad Sigmon, who admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, said he chose to die by bullets because he considered the other choices offered by the state to be worse.
A South Carolina man on Friday is set to become the first person in more than a decade in the U.S. to be executed via firing squad. Brad Sigmon was convicted in the 2001 murders of his ex-girlfriend's parents. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details on the case.
Not much is known about the people who will fire the rifles. Prison officials said they have "completed all required training."
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma death row inmate.
Christopher Sepulvado was charged with the 1992 killing of his 6-year-old stepson.
Arizona has set an execution date for a convicted killer on death row, marking the state's return to the death penalty after more than a decade of issues.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the state will resume executions after a 15-year hiatus, potentially using the experimental method nitrogen hypoxia.
Aaron Brian Gunches' execution would mark a resumption of Arizona's use of the death penalty after a two-year pause while it reviewed its procedures.
President-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada and taking on Greenland and the Panama Canal are reverberating across the world. On social media, Trump also denounced President Biden's decision to commute the sentences for dozens of federal inmates on death row. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
President Biden left in place the capital punishment sentences of just three federal inmates: Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A federal complaint against Luigi Mangione included mentions of a notebook that investigators say he possessed, which apparently included hostile messages that could be used as evidence in the case against him. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Luigi Mangione is now detained in New York after his extradition from Pennsylvania. This comes as more details emerge about the federal charges he is now facing in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Kevin Underwood, who killed 10-year-old Jamie Rose Rolin in 2006, died by lethal injection in Oklahoma. It was the 25th and final U.S. execution this year.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Two Pentagon officials were terminated Friday after they were suspended earlier this week, escalating a week of turmoil at the Department of Defense.
Two people were killed and six others were hospitalized after a Thursday shooting at Florida State University.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen returned Friday from his trip to El Salvador after meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was deported due to an administrative error.
A federal judge has ordered a Tufts University student detained by ICE last month to be brought to Vermont by May 1.
Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.
In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The government is seeking to drop charges against Henrry Villatoro Santos, who was accused of being an MS-13 leader — but his attorneys want the charges to stay in place.
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.
After graduating in Boston, an international student was hired as a quantitative analyst and even received his work permit days ago. Then, an email changed everything.
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
In an exclusive interview, with "48 Hours," Sierra Friar recalls the day her sister and father vanished.
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
Ford's vehicle prices could rise this summer if 25% auto tariffs remain in place, the company said in a memo to dealers.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Since mid-January, the dollar has fallen 9% against a basket of currencies, a rare and steep decline.
In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.
After graduating in Boston, an international student was hired as a quantitative analyst and even received his work permit days ago. Then, an email changed everything.
Two Pentagon officials were terminated Friday after they were suspended earlier this week, escalating a week of turmoil at the Department of Defense.
The government is seeking to drop charges against Henrry Villatoro Santos, who was accused of being an MS-13 leader — but his attorneys want the charges to stay in place.
The Trump administration is preparing to act quickly if there's no tariff breakthrough with China.
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
U.S. Army Sgt. Ivor D. Thornton, 34, landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy in the second wave of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen returned Friday from his trip to El Salvador after meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was deported due to an administrative error.
The remains found at the site were wrapped in textiles and buried with honor, researchers said.
Netflix's international hit "Adolescence" has been a wakeup call for many adults about an online world of hate that's radicalizing teenage boys.
Netflix's international hit "Adolescence" has been a wakeup call for many adults about an online world of hate that's radicalizing teenage boys.
The Netflix limited series "Adolescence" centers on a young boy who commits an act of violence under the influence of misogynist content online. The show, which is set in the U.K., has reached 120 million views and started a global discussion.
With Tony nominations just days away, Tom Francis talks to Adriana Diaz about starring with Nicole Scherzinger in the hit revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Skye P. Marshall also worked in the pharmaceutical industry before she pursued acting. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the transition and starring in the legal drama, "Matlock."
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Tallahassee police said there was no connection between the Florida State University shooting suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, and the victims. CBS News' Kati Weis and Anna Schecter have more details.
Florida State University classes were cancelled Friday following Thursday's deadly shooting, as authorities continue to investigate the incident. Philip Allison, an FSU student who works at the student union, joins "The Daily Report" to recount the active shooter situation.
In an exclusive interview, with "48 Hours," Sierra Friar recalls the day her sister and father vanished.
The suspected gunman in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University will face first-degree murder charges, police announced Friday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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.
It's bleak to imagine a future that's cynical, automated and deeply alone. So what's the cure? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Ongoing wars, famine and the epidemic of gun violence can test one's faith. Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, joins to talk about where he finds hope in times of tragedy.
According to the CDC, firearms are the leading cause of death for America's children. The two mass shootings this week are a grim reminder of the tragedy behind the statistics. Dr. Celine Gounder looks at a program that tries to re-enforce gun safety by focusing on young people who have experience with firearms.
Foreign students attending American colleges contribute nearly $44 billion to the U.S. economy and are a pipeline to in-demand tech jobs. But that talent pool is under threat, as hundreds of these students' visas are revoked by the U.S. State Department. Andres Gutierrez reports on the legal and economic limbo.
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to roll back the U.S.'s long-standing considerations of what constitutes human rights abuses. NPR investigative journalist Graham Smith joins to discuss.