Stowaways found dead in JetBlue landing gear identified
The nationalities of the two stowaways haven't been released since their bodies were found on Jan. 6.
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Rapper Sean Kingston, mother found guilty in federal fraud case
Prosecutors accused the pair of running a scheme in which they obtained high-end items without paying for them.
Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate
Florida's attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.
2 found dead in plane's landing gear
Two people were found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane in Florida on Monday night. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more details.
2 found dead in JetBlue plane's landing gear
The bodies of two people were found Monday night in the landing gear of a JetBlue plane during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. CBS News Miami reporter Morgan Rynor and CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave have the latest.
Babysitter pleads guilty in death of a man she injured as baby in 1984
A former babysitter has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2019 death of a man she was accused of disabling as an infant in 1984.
Singer Sean Kingston, mother indicted in $1 million wire fraud scheme
If convicted, Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, face up to 20 years in prison on each count.
Trapper catches 17-foot Burmese python in the Florida Everglades
Florida's annual Python Challenge in the Everglades will run August 9-18.
Days of rain have flooded parts of South Florida, prompting closures
Broward public schools and courthouse are closed on Thursday, Miami-Dade public schools are open
DeSantis declares state of emergency for South Florida amid heavy flooding
Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, where rainfall rates of several inches an hour submerged streets and snarled traffic.
Husband arrested in case of missing South Florida woman who disappeared in Spain
David Knezevich was arrested Saturday at Miami International Airport.
Holland America crewmember missing after going overboard before vessel docks at Port Everglades
A search is underway for a cruise ship crewmember who went overboard while the vessel was still at sea before docking in South Florida this weekend.
1 killed in Florida crane collapse
One person was killed and several others injured when a large construction crane collapsed and fell onto a car in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. CBS Miami's Joan Murray reports.
Mary Brickell was instrumental in shaping Fort Lauderdale
Most of what became downtown Fort Lauderdale was purchased by Mary and William Brickell in1874
Miami Beach posts 'break up' video to spring breakers
Police have made dozens of arrests. The city hiked up parking fees and launched a campaign aimed at rowdy crowds.
Florida woman missing in Spain
Authorities in Spain are searching for Ana Maria Knezevic, a 40-year-old woman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her family says she left for Madrid while going through a divorce. Knezevic's neighbors in Spain say they last saw her on Feb. 2, the same day a man wearing a motorcycle helmet spray-painted the security cameras at her apartment building.
'Black History Project' teaches Black history outside of the classroom
The 'Black History Project' is taught across the state, mostly through libraries and community-run programs
American woman goes missing in Spain shortly after man disables cameras
An American woman is missing in Spain under disturbing circumstances.
Millionaire's plot to escape Florida jail and return to his castle is foiled
They were to prepare his plane, his 140-foot yacht, a black utility van and other vehicles purchased just for the escape attempt, the sheriff said.
Shots fired into Instacart driver's car after it turned onto wrong property
A prosecutor ordered an investigation after police closed the case without consulting the state attorney's office.
South Florida faces fuel supply issues after devastating storm
At one point Tuesday, more than half of all gas stations in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area were out of fuel, according to GasBuddy.com.
Parts of South Florida face gas shortage
Some residents in South Florida were rushing to fill their gas tanks, after flooding last week affected gas deliveries. CBS News Miami reporter Nicole Lauren reports from a gas station in Doral, Florida.
Fort Lauderdale recovers from historic flooding
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport finally reopened Friday, two days after being shuttered due to a powerful storm which brought more than two inches of rain to the region, stranding residents and causing major flooding. Cleanup efforts are underway. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
South Florida airport reopens after storm brings unprecedented flooding
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport had been shut down since Wednesday when a storm dumped more than 2 feet of rain in under 24 hours.
Fort Lauderdale airport re-opens
Fort Lauderdale saw historic rainfall this week: more than two dozen inches of rain in just a 24-hour period. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Fort Lauderdale on its airport re-opening and how residents are preparing for the possibility of more storms.
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Biden to deliver public remarks today, first since leaving office
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
Trump says he would "love to" send "homegrown criminals" to foreign prisons
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
Russia convicts 4 journalists accused of working for Alexei Navalny
A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Ukraine unveils its own Russian drone killer as U.S. backing wanes
Russia has peppered Ukraine with exploding drones for years. Now, worried about continued U.S. support, Kyiv is putting hope in a new, domestically made drone-killer.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Trump questions Harvard's tax-exempt status after funding freeze
The federal government has frozen $2.2 billion in funding for the Ivy League school.
Man shoots and kills charging grizzly bear in Montana, officials say
Montana officials said the animal was a 250-pound adult female with "no history of conflict."
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AP says its reporters were blocked from Oval Office despite court order
A federal judge found that the White House likely violated the First Amendment when it restricted the AP's access to press events based on its refusal to use the name Gulf of America.
Female Army Ranger first to compete in Best Ranger contest
A female Army Ranger for the first time competed in the annual Best Ranger Competition, finishing the event with her two-soldier team in 14th.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
American Airlines to provide free Wi-Fi to some passengers
American Airlines said free Wi-Fi will be available to AAdvantage loyalty members through a partnership with AT&T.
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American Airlines to provide free Wi-Fi to some passengers
American Airlines said free Wi-Fi will be available to AAdvantage loyalty members through a partnership with AT&T.
To Peep or not Peep? The Easter holiday treat evokes strong reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
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Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
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AP says its reporters were blocked from Oval Office despite court order
A federal judge found that the White House likely violated the First Amendment when it restricted the AP's access to press events based on its refusal to use the name Gulf of America.
Trump questions Harvard's tax-exempt status after funding freeze
The federal government has frozen $2.2 billion in funding for the Ivy League school.
Trump says he would "love to" send "homegrown criminals" to foreign prisons
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
Biden to deliver public remarks today, first since leaving office
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
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Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Study projects how much cancer is caused by CT scans
A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.
Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
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Russia convicts 4 journalists accused of working for Alexei Navalny
A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Woman dead, client critical after cryotherapy session goes wrong
One woman died and another was hospitalized in critical condition due to a nitrogen leak from a cold chamber, French investigators said.
Ukraine unveils its own Russian drone killer as U.S. backing wanes
Russia has peppered Ukraine with exploding drones for years. Now, worried about continued U.S. support, Kyiv is putting hope in a new, domestically made drone-killer.
Ancient buried treasure unearthed by metal detectorists in Transylvania
A trove of buried treasure that metal detectorists recently discovered in Transylvania once belonged to an ancient people that inhabited the region in modern-day Romania.
U.N. condemns Israel as 2nd Gaza hospital hit in space of just 3 days
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.
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New documentary looks at the Carter family
In the new Paramount+ documentary "The Carters: Hurts to Love You," Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter Conrad, and director Soleil Moon Frye reflect on how addiction, mental health struggles and the pressures of fame affected Aaron and Nick Carter and their siblings.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
David Oyelowo on "Government Cheese"
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.
Aaron Carter faced "tremendous pressure" as a child star, sister says
Angel Carter, the twin sister of the late Aaron Carter, opened up about her brother's struggles growing up as a child star in a new Paramount+ documentary.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stand Tuesday in a D.C. courtroom for a second round of testimony in an antitrust trial over his social media company. The federal government alleges the Facebook parent company bought up competing apps to create a monopoly.
Zuckerberg back on stand for antitrust trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying for a second day in the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust trial against the tech giant. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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.
Gayle King on experiencing zero gravity
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King shares what it felt like to float in space during her Blue Origin flight.
Why FTC alleges Meta is an illegal monopoly
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in the Federal Trade Commission's landmark antitrust trial against the tech company. Kenneth Dintzer, a partner at Crowell & Moring and the former senior trial counsel at the Justice Department's antitrust division, joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
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?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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National Guard to Albuquerque to fight crime
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, says it needs the National Guard to help local police control crime. The New Mexico governor has declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque, clearing the way for several dozen troops to be deployed there. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more.
Weinstein's retrial begins in New York
Jury selection began Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York after the state's highest court overturned his 2020 rape conviction. CBS News New York reporter Christina Fan has the details.
Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
Pennsylvania arson suspect's alleged plans
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Gravedigger arrested for reselling burial sites after removing corpses
Police also believe the ex-worker took valuables, such as gold jewelry, from the bodies of those to be buried.
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Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new NASA image
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers a detailed, never-before-seen look at a dying star.
Gayle King on spaceflight after launch
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and an all-women crew blasted off from West Texas on a Blue Origin rocket for a roughly 10-minute journey to the edge of space on Monday. King later spoke about what surprised her during the flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Blue Origin's latest space tourism step
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
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.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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 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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National Guard to Albuquerque to fight crime
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, says it needs the National Guard to help local police control crime. The New Mexico governor has declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque, clearing the way for several dozen troops to be deployed there. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more.
Will Trump put tariffs on semiconductors?
The nation is waiting to learn if and when President Trump will impose new tariffs on chips and semiconductors. The White House has launched multiple investigations into the imports of computer chips, chip-making equipment and pharmaceuticals from overseas. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump considers deporting "homegrown criminals"
President Trump is floating the idea of sending U.S. citizens convicted of crimes to prison in El Salvador. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on that, the ongoing case of the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador and more of the top news from the Trump administration.
Leavitt slams reporting on deported man
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt opened her briefing Tuesday with comments about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison last month. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
Bernie Sanders, AOC campaigning against Trump
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are in the midst of a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, encouraging communities to fight against President Trump's policies. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.