Friends of man missing in NYC use social media to track his final steps
Google, Facebook and Instagram provide clues to the mystery of Joey Comunale's disappearance.
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What Happened in Apartment 4C?
When a man goes missing, his friends turn to social media to track his final hours. What they learn is horrific. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.
Sneak peek: What Happened in Apartment 4C?
When a man goes missing, his friends turn to social media to track his final hours. What they learn is horrific. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates Saturday, August 10 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+
Joey Comunale remembered as "one of a kind"
Joseph Comunale, 26, had hundreds of friends according to those closest to him. He is remembered as a loving a friend, a caring son, and as the glue that has kept those he loved together. Comunale was killed on Nov. 13, 2016, in New York City.
Excerpt: James Rackover's phone calls from jail
James Rackover, charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the death of Joey Comunale, made several phone calls to friends while awaiting trial and being held at the Manhattan Detention Complex. Listen to excerpts from two of his calls.
James Rackover sentenced
James Rackover may now spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2016 murder of Joseph Comunale in his luxury Manhattan apartment.
Killer sentenced in slaying of party guest at NYC apartment
James Rackover, the surrogate son of a so-called "Jeweler to the Stars," received the max sentence in the 2016 killing
"48 Hours" preview: Apartment 4C
Social media helped uncover the final steps of a Connecticut man who was murdered in New York City. Joey Comunale attended an after-party in the upscale home of James Rackover the son of a jeweler to the stars, after a night of clubbing. But Comunale didn't leave the apartment alive. He died of multiple stab wounds. Tune in to “48 Hours” on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 10 p.m. ET for Erin Moriarty’s full report.
2 charged with murder 6 months after Conn. man's stabbing
Joseph Comunale, 26, attended a party at a luxury NYC apartment building; his body was later found in a shallow grave in New Jersey
2 arraigned in death of Conn. man last seen at NYC party
The body of 26-year-old Joseph Comunale was found in New Jersey last month, stabbed and partially burned
3rd person charged in Conn. man's slaying after NYC party
The partially burned remains of 26-year-old Joseph Comunale were found in a shallow grave in New Jersey last month; he had been stabbed 15 times
New details in slaying of Conn. man last seen at NYC party
Adoptive son of celebrity jeweler is one of two charged with hiding the body of 26-year-old Joseph Comunale
Trump to sign order today to begin dismantling Education Department
Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
Georgetown University researcher detained by ICE, sources say
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Idaho murders suspect bought knife before killings, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
Plane in deadly Alaska crash was overweight for icy conditions, NTSB says
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the commuter plane that crashed in Alaska, killing 10, was overweight for the weather.
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Google finds 10,000 fake listings on Google Maps, sues alleged network of scammers
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Pentagon removes, then restores webpage on Jackie Robinson's military career
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
Tech says ride operator ignored his safety concerns before teen's fatal fall
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U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, while Finland remained in the top spot and Mexico and Costa Rica moved up.
Minnesota Senate Republicans will move to expel state Sen. Justin Eichorn
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday will make a motion to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn following a federal criminal charge that he attempted to solicit sex from a minor.
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Plane in deadly Alaska crash was overweight for icy conditions, NTSB says
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the commuter plane that crashed in Alaska, killing 10, was overweight for the weather.
Ride operator accused of ignoring safety concerns before teen's fatal fall
A maintenance technician says he raised safety issues with the operators of an Orlando thrill ride, the Free Fall, before a 14-year-old boy fell to his death, but his concerns were never addressed.
Idaho murders suspect bought knife, sheath before killings, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
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Third youth arrested, charged with murder in death of bicyclist caught on video
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Red Lobster seeks to adjust to a changing economy
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Trump trade wars could tank foreign tourism in the U.S., report finds
President Trump's aggressive trade policies and barbed rhetoric threatens to discourage foreign travelers from visiting the U.S., economists say.
Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's frozen meals recalled over wood-like material
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but trims growth outlook
Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites "high uncertainty" around the impact of Trump administration tariffs on key trading partners.
Ben & Jerry's claims CEO was unlawfully fired over political issues
Ice cream maker alleges CEO David Stever was fired for upholding company's social mission and that its parent company violated their contract.
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Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
Georgetown University researcher detained by ICE, sources say
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Minnesota Senate Republicans will move to expel Sen. Eichorn
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday will make a motion to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn following a federal criminal charge that he attempted to solicit sex from a minor.
Trump to sign order today to begin dismantling Education Department
Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
Trump appointee Pete Marocco hands control of USAID to DOGE official
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco handed off control of the foreign aid agency to a DOGE official.
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U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, while Finland remained in the top spot and Mexico and Costa Rica moved up.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
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Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's frozen meals recalled over wood-like material
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Feeling anti-social? You're not alone. But here's why it could hurt your health.
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Prosecutor probing alleged cartel killing site vows "truth will come out"
Charred bones and hundreds of articles of clothing and other personal effects were found at a location dubbed by local media as the "ranch of horror."
What to know about the first day of spring
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Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
Retired Israeli general says Gaza strikes will mean more dead hostages
As Israel's renewed strikes kill hundreds in Gaza, a retired Israeli general says the assault will mean "more hostages dead," too.
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Whitney Cummings on turning postpartum struggles into comedy
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Annaleigh Ashford on the true story behind new series "Happy Face"
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Daniel Stern on his career, new book
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Annaleigh Ashford on "Happy Face"
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Whitney Cummings on comedy, motherhood
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Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes
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Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
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New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
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Astronauts return after extended space stay
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Webb telescope's images of exoplanets "stunned researchers," NASA says
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Fusion energy: Unlocking the power of the stars
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Prosecutor probing alleged cartel killing site vows "truth will come out"
Charred bones and hundreds of articles of clothing and other personal effects were found at a location dubbed by local media as the "ranch of horror."
Idaho murders suspect bought knife, sheath before killings, prosecutors say
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Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers
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Midwife charged with providing illegal abortions
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New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
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SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
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Astronauts exit SpaceX capsule
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NASA astronauts splashdown off Florida coast
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams landed on Earth on Tuesday, splashing down off the coast of Florida. This ended the Starliner astronauts' mission which lasted over nine months on the International Space Station. CBS News' Bill Harwood, former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn, and CBS News' Mark Strassmann break it down.
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Israeli's military says it intercepted a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels toward Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have resumed ground operations in southern and central Gaza. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest on the fighting in the Middle East.
Deadline for details on deportation flights
The judge who ordered the Trump administration to turn around deportation flights to El Salvador is giving the Justice Department until noon Thursday to provide details on those flights. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Trump executive order to dismantle DOE
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday afternoon that would begin the dismantling of the Department of Education, though the department's full closure would require approval from Congress. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports on that and Mr. Trump's phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The challenges facing casual dining restaurants
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High Point makes March Madness after 25 years
March Madness has finally arrived in the world of college basketball. The first rounds of the men's and women's NCAA Tournament begin this week. One team looking to steal the spotlight this year is the High Point Panthers from North Carolina. They make their March Madness debut against Perdue on Thursday. Alan Huss, head coach of the High Point Panthers men's basketball team, joins "The Daily Report."