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It is believed to be the largest kidnapping in US history. Twenty-six children and their bus driver are abducted at gunpoint and buried alive in a truck trailer. Hear their miraculous stories of survival.
The woman authorities say planned the abduction received more than 13 years, while the man painted as her accomplice received 5 years.
The serial number of a firearm purchased in 2019 matched that of a gun recovered by authorities after the deadly kidnapping of four Americans, according federal court records.
The U.N. human rights office says gangs are "randomly shooting at people in their homes or on the streets" in rivals' territory.
American aid worker Jeff Woodke, who was kidnapped in Niger in 2016, has been freed. The 61-year-old had lived and worked in the country for more than 30 years before his abduction.
Twenty-six school children were abducted by three men and buried alive in a trailer. Inside their daring escape. "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.
On Friday, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin, claiming that he is behind war crimes in Ukraine, including the kidnapping and deportation of children. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Jodi Heffington was just 10 years old when she and 25 other children were kidnapped at gunpoint and buried alive. For almost 30 years, she fought to keep her kidnappers behind bars.
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
Police said the woman was given little food and only let out of the closet for an hour each day.
Nichols, now 40, moved with his mother to Las Vegas after she divorced Terry Nichols years before the April 1995 bombing that killed 168 people.
Twenty-six school children were abducted by three men and buried alive in a trailer. Inside their daring escape. "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports Saturday at 10/9c (after NCAA Basketball) on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
A man is charged with felony kidnapping, according to court records.
Relatives of Americans abducted in Mexico said that a purported apology from the Mexican cartel blamed for the attack has done little to dull the pain of their loved ones being killed or wounded.
Elizabeth Smart was found alive 20 years ago after being kidnapped at knifepoint from her bedroom in Salt Lake City. She joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on that day and what she's doing to help others. CBS News' Gayle King reports.
Mexican and U.S. authorities are continuing their investigation into the deaths of two U.S. citizens who were kidnapped in Mexico last week while on a trip for cosmetic surgery. Two survivors are recovering in a Texas hospital. Omar Villafranca has the details.
A photograph of five men face down on the pavement and bound accompanied the apology letter.
Cheryl Orange said she stayed in Texas with the group's luggage after forgetting her identification.
Mexican authorities are searching for suspects in the attack and kidnapping of four American citizens. Two of the Americans were killed, and the other two returned to the U.S. on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined Nikki Battiste and Elaine Quijano to discuss.
CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the two Americans rescued after being abducted in Mexico and CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss the investigation into the kidnapping and concerns of Americans headed to Mexico for medical procedures.
Two of the Americans kidnapped in Mexico have been found dead, while two others are alive and have returned to the United States. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins Anne-Marie Green from outside the Brownsville, Texas hospital where they are now recovering.
Two of the four U.S. citizens who were seized in a violent kidnapping in Mexico last week have been found dead and two others were rescued, arriving back on American soil on Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" with the latest.
The State Department said that two of the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico last week have died. The other two victims have returned to the U.S. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "Red & Blue" to discuss reaction to the kidnapping.
Mexican officials say two of the four Americans kidnapped last week are dead. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more, and then CBS News senior White House and political contributor Ed O'Keefe joins with Washington's response.
Michael Scott Moore was abducted in January 2012 in Somalia while researching a book about piracy.
Congress formally cemented President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election after counting the votes of the Electoral College.
Justin Trudeau's leadership has faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID crisis, leading to a loss of confidence among Canadians from various backgrounds.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
Enrique Tarrio is asking President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.
The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded animal."
Offer letters is expected to go out Monday to political appointees in Trump's incoming administration, sources say.
McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
The U.S. has transferred from Guantanamo Bay's detention facility to Oman 11 Yemeni detainees who were never charged with crimes.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction in the New York "hush money case" on Friday.
A judge has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information in response to a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.
McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
It is the second highest price paid at the opening auction of the year in Tokyo's main fish market since comparable data started being collected in 1999.
Hundreds of thousands of households across southern and eastern U.S. states were without power Monday.
Only 30% of beneficiaries who lost a limb in 2016 received a prosthesis within three years, a report found.
Enrique Tarrio is asking President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon.
The U.S. has transferred from Guantanamo Bay's detention facility to Oman 11 Yemeni detainees who were never charged with crimes.
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction in the New York "hush money case" on Friday.
A judge has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information in response to a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.
West Wing office space has long been a status symbol in official Washington where proximity and access to the president can equate to influence.
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Moss explains the FDA's new rules for "healthy" food labels, limits on added sugars, and the push for alcohol warning labels.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
Three women died and three other relatives fell ill after eating the cake during a family get-together on December 23, officials said.
It is the second highest price paid at the opening auction of the year in Tokyo's main fish market since comparable data started being collected in 1999.
The United States and many European countries have rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's claim of winning the election.
A stressed elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said.
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks says making smaller New Year's resolutions can actually help them stick and lead to greater happiness.
Demi Moore accepted her first-ever Golden Globe award for her role in the horror movie "The Substance." Other big winners include the musical "Emilia Perez" and the drama "The Brutalist," which won best film. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner has more.
Nikki Glaser made her hosting debut at the 82nd Golden Globes, where "Emilia Perez" and "Shogun" each won four awards. Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner share the night's biggest moments.
June Squibb, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in "Nebraska," stars in the action-comedy "Thelma." She plays a grandmother determined to outsmart a scammer. She joins "CBS Mornings."
The stars of Netflix's "The Home Edit" are teaching kids to organize with their new book, "The Rainbow Cleanup." Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer share their tips for creating tidy spaces.
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
President Biden visited New Orleans on Monday and met with the families of the victims of the deadly New Year's Day truck attack. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is on Bourbon Street with the latest on the investigation.
The FBI has released new video in the probe of the New Orleans Bourbon Street attack that occurred on New Year's Day. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Security is tight in Washington, D.C., four years after the Capitol attack during the 2020 election certification process. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on the measures taken to keep the nation's capital safe.
At least 159 of the Jan. 6, 2021, convicts who have been sentenced have prior criminal records, according to a CBS News investigation. Steve Reilly breaks down the data.
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
2025 is set to be another dynamic year on the world stage between the inauguration of Donald Trump, uncertainty in the Middle East, Ukraine and the South China Sea, and major political changes coming to South Korea and Canada. Ian Bremmer, founder and president of the Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to unpack the top political risks of the year.
Israel has vowed to catch the perpetrators after gunmen killed three people and wounded seven others in an attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the West Bank. It comes as outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he maintains hope that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas could be reached in the near future. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Monday marked the first weekday that thousands of drivers in New York paid congestion price fees when entering parts of Manhattan. Passenger vehicles will now pay as much as $9 to drive past 60th Street during peak hours. CBS News New York reporter Elijah Westbrook has more on the city's congestion prices.
On Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Hill police officers were on the front lines as supporters of then-President Donald Trump breached the Capitol building. One of those officers was Harry Dunn, who joins CBS News to reflect on that fateful day and share his thoughts on Trump's promise to pardon rioters when he takes office.
Thousands of mourners honored the life of former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.