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Surveillance video captures a man lighting an R.V. on fire after locking his wife and father-in-law in it and then pouring gasoline on the motor home

A man has been arrested and accused of attempted murder after throwing gasoline on an R.V. and setting it on fire with his father-in-law and wife inside. Surveillance video shows Ricky Luppino telling his son-in-law, Joshua Ford, to leave a motor home after a family fight. Ford is then seen grabbing a 5-gallon tank of gasoline, throwing it on the R.V., and setting it on fire with his wife and father-in-law inside.

Dec 4, 2013
01:17

Suzanne Marques takes a look at the day's top entertainment headlines

Lord of the Rings fans can now own a piece of Middle Earth. And, a blockbuster holiday weekend at the box office. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.

Dec 2, 2013
01:22

A Metro-North commuter train derailed in the Bronx early Sunday morning, overturning several of the train's cars

A Metro-North commuter train derailed in the Bronx early Sunday morning, overturning several of the train's cars. The FDNY has reported there are multiple injuries, although the exact number and their severity is still not clear. Janelle Burrell from CBS 2 News reports.

Dec 1, 2013
01:17

"Hero" N.J. police officer rescues crash victim from burning truck

Cape May police office's dashboard camera captures the moment he rescued an unconscious driver from a burning truck

Nov 27, 2013
01:08

The best new tablet computers: Which one's right for you?

A look the stand-out features on the newest, most popular tablets on the market

Dec 2, 2013
02:37

Austrian stuntman Joe Toedling set a new Guiness World Record for being a human torch by setting himself on fire for nearly six minutes

Austrian stuntman Joe Toedling set a new Guiness World Record for being a human torch by setting himself on fire for nearly six minutes. The 33-year-old stuntman now holds the title for longest duration full body burn.

Nov 25, 2013
00:33

Car crash outside LAX causes terminal evacuation

A car accident outside of Los Angeles International Airport and erroneous reports of a man with a gun caused panic as armed police stormed the terminals on Friday

Nov 23, 2013
02:10

Tesla car fires under investigation

Feds launch investigation into Tesla Model S after a series of fires in the electric cars

Nov 19, 2013
02:06

Tesla cars catching fire, CEO asks regulators to investigate

The Transportation Department says at least two Tesla electric cars caught fire after metal debris hit the underbelly

Nov 19, 2013
00:23

Olympic torch lands on International Space Station

Soyuz rocket carrying three men, Olympic torch safely docked at ISS; for safety reasons, torch will not be lit

Nov 7, 2013
03:39

Fireball races along power lines in Montreal suburb

Strong winds knocked down power lines in a Montreal suburb and triggered an electronically-fueled fireball caught on video

Nov 4, 2013
00:25

Residents run from river of flames in Calif.

Tanker truck carrying 8,000 gallons of oil ignited when it hit the barrier of a freeway bridge Sunday near Los Angeles

Oct 28, 2013
01:56

Australia wildfire video captured by drone

Thousands of firefighters have been battling infernos west of Sydney, Australia, since last week

Oct 24, 2013
01:31

Wildfires burn through southern Australia

Nearly a hundred wildfires are raging across southern Australia

Oct 18, 2013
00:17

Shutdown hits town near Yosemite already hurting from wildfire

The Rim Fire in August wrecked the summer tourist season, and now the government shutdown is forcing at least one business to close

Oct 16, 2013
02:24

Worst fire conditions in 5 years in southern California

Santa Ana winds and extremely low humidity cause worst fire conditions in 5 years in Calif.

Oct 5, 2013
01:03

Man who set self on fire on National Mall in critical condition

The man who doused himself with gasoline and set himself on fire on the National Mall on Friday is in critical condition

Oct 5, 2013
00:19

Hundreds still missing in migrant boat sinking

A boat jammed with migrants fleeing Somalia sank off the coast of Italy after an on-board fire engulfed the boat

Oct 3, 2013
02:03

Tesla stock drops following flaming Model S video

After striking some metal debris, a Tesla owner pulled over and escaped before the vehicle burst into flames

Oct 3, 2013
01:23

Raw video: Capitol Hill car chase, shooting

Gunshots can be heard as a woman driving a black car attempts to flee police after crashing into a security barrier near the White House

Oct 3, 2013
04:10

Boat packed with 500 African immigrants catches fire, sinks

At least 82 people are dead and many are missing as the search for survivors continues

Oct 3, 2013
00:23

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from September 29, 2013

The budget battle threatening to shut down the government continues as the House passed a bill the president and Senate Democrats vow to kill because it includes cuts to the Affordable Care Act; and Frank DeAngelis, the principal of Columbine High School, is retiring after a 35-year career at the school where a mass shooting killed 12 students and a teacher in 1999.

Sep 29, 2013
16:33

London tour boat catches fire

30 people in London were rescued from the River Themes when their boat tour boat caught fire

Sep 29, 2013
00:18

Historic Philly firehouse catches fire

Firehouse believed to be the oldest in America suffers extensive damage

Sep 27, 2013
01:00

At least 4 dead in India building collapse

More than 110 people were still trapped in rubble by early afternoon

Sep 27, 2013
01:14

Biden surveys storm damage in Georgia and Florida as death toll passes 200

President Biden sought to strike a bipartisan tone as he toured the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.

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Ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in Lebanon

Dozens killed in new Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Gaza Strip

Lebanon's state-run news agency accuses Israel of using phosphorous bombs in Beirut as airstrikes kill dozens in Lebanon and Gaza.

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Supreme Court Keeps Biden Student-Loan Relief Plan On Hold

The Supreme Court's new term starts next week. Here's what to know.

Supreme Court justices will take the bench Monday for the first time since issuing blockbuster decisions on guns, abortion and presidential immunity.

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Hurricane Kirk is seen in the Atlantic Ocean in a satellite image captured at 10:30 a.m. EDT, Oct. 3, 2024.

Hurricane Kirk strengthens in the Atlantic, expected to grow

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Leslie formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and could strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters said.

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Couple killed by tree during Helene found hugging each other

Marcia and Jerry Savage are among the more than 180 people who died in one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history.

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2024 Republican National Convention: Day 4

Melania Trump voices support for "essential right all women possess"

Former first lady Melania Trump posted a video on social media after a report claimed she voices support for abortion rights in her new memoir.

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Around 60 recently arrived Venezuelan migrants are seen entering a shelter at Bellevue on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in Manhattan.

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U.S. won't extend legal status for thousands of Venezuelan migrants

The Biden administration will not extend the legal status of tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants who were allowed to fly to the U.S. under a sponsorship program.

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Jets owner, as ambassador, fielded requests from wealthy businessmen

Woody Johnson repeatedly looped in ethics personnel when wealthy people from both sides of the Atlantic sought favors.

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Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters sentenced for election interference

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was sentenced to 8-and-a-half years in prison and additional time to be served in the Mesa County Detention Center for a total of nine years incarceration on Thursday.

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (October 6)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

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Is toilet paper affected by the port strike? Here's what to know.

People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.

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Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests

Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.

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McDonald's set to debut its long-awaited chicken Big Mac

McDonald's is introducing a poultry version of its iconic burger at U.S. locations for a limited time starting next week.

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Tesla recalls its Cybertruck for the fifth time in less than a year

Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertruck vehicles because of problems with their rearview camera.

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MoneyWatch

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Is toilet paper affected by the port strike? Here's what to know.

People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.

updated 4M ago

McDonald's set to debut its long-awaited chicken Big Mac

McDonald's is introducing a poultry version of its iconic burger at U.S. locations for a limited time starting next week.

updated 34M ago

Tesla recalls its Cybertruck for the fifth time in less than a year

Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertruck vehicles because of problems with their rearview camera.

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Businesses damaged by Hurricane Helene scramble to pick up pieces

Owners of businesses damaged by Hurricane Helene ponder how to move forward after losing their buildings and inventory.

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Costco is now selling platinum bars. Here's the price of a bar.

Costco has added platinum bars to its lineup, after the retailer's gold bars were a hit with customers.

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Politics

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance at the vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York.

VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.

Oct 1

Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown

CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.

23H ago

CBS News VP debate poll shows voter reactions to Vance-Walz showdown

CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.

Oct 2

JD Vance And Tim Walz Face Off In Vice Presidential Debate In New York

Watch JD Vance's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Americans "need a new direction" as he closed out the only VP debate before the November election.

Oct 1

Watch Tim Walz's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate

Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' coalition of supporters, praising her for bringing "joy" to politics.

Oct 1

HealthWatch

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Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests

Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.

1H ago

What to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period

This year's start date for Affordable Care Act enrollment in most states is Nov. 1, and consumers may encounter new scams as well as important rule changes.

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FDA weighing approval of first new sunscreen ingredient in decades

The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.

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Condom use is declining among younger generations. Here's why.

Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.

Oct 2

What to know about Marburg virus as Ebola-like outbreak spreads in Rwanda

Rwanda declared an outbreak of the highly contagious Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.

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World

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Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS in Iraq escapes from Gaza a decade later

An Israeli official says a Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS in Iraq has escaped a decade later from Gaza.

1H ago

WWII destroyer dubbed "Ghost Ship of the Pacific" found off California

The USS Stewart, once called the "Ghost Ship of the Pacific," served in both the U.S. and Japanese navies during World War II.

4H ago

Princess Kate and William say young cancer patient "inspired us both"

Getting a hug from the Princess of Wales wasn't even on 16-year-old Liz Hatton's bucket list.

7H ago

Remains of teen U.S. soldiers killed in WWII identified 80 years later

U.S. Army Sgt. Jack Zarifian and U.S. Army Private Rodger D. Andrews were both 19 when they died in combat in Europe.

7H ago

Russia gains ground in Ukraine, adopting new tactics in war's 3rd year

Russia is relying on new tactics to gain ground in Ukraine, with the continuation of U.S. support uncertain as the war grinds on.

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Entertainment

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Entertainment

Charlie Puth on new mockumentary

Pop sensation Charlie Puth debuts his mockumentary-style TV show, "The Charlie Puth Show," offering a comedic behind-the-scenes look at the life of a pop star. The show features cameos from stars like Will Ferrell, John Legend, and Courteney Cox, with one episode exploring Puth's possible move to country music.

8H ago
05:39

Princess Kate and William say young cancer patient "inspired us both"

Getting a hug from the Princess of Wales wasn't even on 16-year-old Liz Hatton's bucket list.

7H ago

Doctor pleads guilty in Matthew Perry case

Dr. Mark Chavez, one of the doctors charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry's death, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to illegally obtaining the powerful anesthetic ketamine that was administered to the "Friends" star.

9H ago
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"Mornings Memory:" The launch of "Big Brother"

On this "Mornings Memory," "Big Brother" premiered, changing the reality TV landscape forever. Eddie McGee and two runners-up share how the show impacted their lives.

Oct 2
01:38

Former U.K. leader says in book that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says in his memoir that he "had known for a year or more" that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer.

Oct 2

Technology

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Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events

Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.

Oct 2

Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.

Oct 1

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

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Sony PlayStation Network outage throws gamers into hourslong disarray

Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.

Oct 1

Verizon customers report widespread outages

Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.

Oct 1

Science

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Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list

The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Oct 1

How climate change threatens plants, animals

In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.

Sep 28
20:00

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Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.

Sep 29

50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark

The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.

Sep 27

How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together

Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.

Sep 26
05:25

Crime

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Guides accused of leading rogue hunts that killed mountain lions

Three wildlife guides face federal charges for allegedly running an illegal hunting enterprise that left mountain lions dead in Idaho and Wyoming.

2H ago

Jury deliberating in Tyre Nichols case

Tyre Nichols' family prayed before entering the trial of three Louisville Police Department officers who were charged for their actions on the night of Nichols' death. The jury is currently deliberating. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.

4H ago
03:22

Missouri woman found dead 5 months after mysteriously vanishing

A missing woman's remains were discovered in Missouri over the weekend, more than five months after she disappeared.

6H ago

Doctor faces depraved heart murder charge

Maryland Dr. James Ryan faced an unusual charge — depraved heart murder — following the fatal overdose of his beauty queen girlfriend Sarah Harris in 2022. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the case for "48 Hours."

9H ago
04:04

Armed assailants open fire at drug rehab center, killing 4

Police said three bodies of those killed were found inside the rehab center while a fourth was found in the street.

8H ago

Space

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Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon

Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.

Oct 1

SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station

A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.

Sep 29

SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station

Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.

Sep 28

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SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission

Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.

Sep 28
01:46

Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station

A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty

Sep 27

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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield

The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.

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Summer music heats up 2024

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.

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Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case

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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case

A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?

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Why mortgage rates rose after falling

Mortgage rates dropped after the Fed's interest rate cut announcement in September. Although rates appear to have slightly risen since dropping to a record two-year low, experts still believe they will trend down if the U.S. economy remains stable. Bankrate's Mark Hamrick joins CBS News with more.

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Costco is selling platinum bars

Costco is adding 1-ounce platinum bars to its lineup, expanding its offering of precious metals. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak report.

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What striking dockworkers are demanding

Port strikes in the U.S. entered a third day as dockworkers continue demanding better pay and limits to automation for their new contract negotiations. International Longshoremen's Association Local 333 President Scott Cowan tells CBS News Baltimore's Tara Lynch what it would take to end the strike.

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How Trump reacted to Smith's filing

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