"Doomsday" couple not allowed to meet face-to-face before triple murder trial
Prosecutors say the couple used doomsday-focused religious beliefs to further a plan to kill her two children and his previous wife.
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Lori Vallow Daybell's triple murder case paused to determine competency
Both Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Sexual assault charges against son of Lori Vallow Daybell dropped
The charges were dismissed without prejudice, "which allows the office to file charges in the future and provides time for additional review of the case," a spokesperson said.
Son of Lori Vallow Daybell arrested for sexual assault
Ryan's estranged wife accused him of sexual assault last week, a probable cause statement said.
Mom accused of killing kids appears in court seeking change in charges
Occasionally she appeared to laugh or scoff at the legal arguments made by the prosecutor.
Chad Daybell's kids claim he was "fooled in worst, most deadly way possible"
For the first time together, the five children of the accused child murderer defend their father who, along with his new wife, is charged with the 2019 murders of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
Chad Daybell's kids say authorities told them their mother was asphyxiated
Daybell is accused of murdering their mother, Tammy. A possible motive? To marry new wife Lori Vallow and collect insurance money. His children don't believe it.
Chad Daybell's family says shallow graves were not dug by their dad
"He knew how to dig graves" says Seth Daybell of his father's former job as a gravedigger. The remains of Tylee and JJ were found on Chad Daybell's Idaho property.
Lori Vallow Daybell, mom charged in kids' deaths, could face death penalty
The prosecutors said Lori Vallow Daybell showed "utter disregard for human life" and "has exhibited a propensity to commit murder which will probably constitute a continuing threat to society."
Idaho mom pleads not guilty in kids' deaths
Lori Vallow Daybell, who is charged with in the deaths of her children, appeared in court after she was deemed competent to stand trial. Her attorney pleaded not guilty on her behalf. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Judge enters not guilty plea for Lori Daybell, mom charged in kids' death
Daybell and her new husband, Chad Daybell, face numerous charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder
Lori Vallow, Idaho mom accused in kids' killings, fit for trial, judge says
Lori Vallow Daybell and her now-husband Chad Daybell face numerous charges in the complicated case involving allegations of bizarre spiritual beliefs involving "zombies" and doomsday predictions.
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Cellphone data used to find remains of missing Idaho kids
Newly released court documents reveal that authorities in Idaho used data from the cellphone of Lori Vallow's brother to locate the remains of her two missing children. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Details emerge in search of missing Idaho kids
Investigators have recovered what seem to be human remains in their search for two missing Idaho kids. Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow have not been seen in public for nearly nine months. The children's stepfather is now in police custody. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
New video released in death of Lori Vallow's estranged husband
A recent autopsy report ruled Charles Vallow's death as a homicide after he was shot several times.
Mom accused in kids' Idaho killings indicted in ex-husband's death
Lori Vallow Daybell was charged in the 2019 death of Charles Vallow, who was killed months before his son and stepdaughter went missing.
Lori Vallow said dead son was "safe and happy" in secret recording
In a December 2019 phone call that she secretly recorded, Lori Vallow Daybell's best friend, Melanie Gibb, confronted her about the whereabouts of her 7-year-old son JJ.
Woman charged in kids' murders may face charge in death of husband
Meanwhile, Lori Vallow Daybell was declared not competent to stand trial in Idaho in the deaths of he daughter and son.
Idaho couple faces charges in missing kids case
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell appeared separately in an Idaho court as they face new charges in the deaths of her two children and his ex-wife. Carter Evans reports.
Idaho couple appear in court in missing children case
Prosecutors claim the couple used their belief in doomsday scenarios to encourage and justify the killings.
Couple facing murder charges in deaths of Idaho children
Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan were reported missing in 2019.
Grim details revealed at Chad Daybell hearing
Detectives are revealing disturbing details about the condition of the bodies of Idaho siblings JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan at the preliminary hearing of their mother's husband, Chad Daybell. He's facing felony charges of concealing evidence. Jaime Yuccas reports.
Detective reveals how Idaho kids' bodies were found at stepdad's home
The testimony came during a preliminary hearing where a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to hold Chad Daybell for trial.
Do answers to missing Idaho kids' case lie in Yellowstone?
Amateur investigators consider whether Lori Vallow Daybell's missing daughter might be a victim of one of Yellowstone National Park's thermal pools
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Trump defends war with Iran as conflict widens
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
Pentagon releases names of first U.S. service members killed in Iran war
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
Noem slammed by senators as Tillis calls her leadership of DHS "a disaster"
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced skepticism from both sides of the aisle at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Social media believed to be shooter's is full of antisemitic, anti-Christian posts
The attacker who opened fire at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend appears to have posted antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic messages on social media.
FBI agents Patel fired worked in counterintel, including on cases involving Iran
Many of the agents who were fired last week by FBI Director Kash Patel were assigned to a squad that worked on global counterintelligence cases, including those involving Iran, sources said.
Witkoff: Iran said it had enough enriched uranium to make 11 nuclear bombs
President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff told Fox News that Iranian negotiators said Iran had the "inalienable right to enrich all their nuclear fuel."
The DOJ has been taking down Epstein files. Here's what remains.
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Most say Trump admin. still hasn't explained Iran goals, CBS News poll finds
Many see the Iran conflict lasting at least months. A majority oppose it, and more say it makes the U.S. less safe.
Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Here's what Trump has said.
President Trump on Monday listed four reasons why the U.S. launched its attack on Iran, initiating what he said he expects to be a weeks-long war.
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Most say Trump admin. still hasn't explained Iran goals, CBS News poll finds
Many see the Iran conflict lasting at least months. A majority oppose it, and more say it makes the U.S. less safe.
United Airlines can now boot passengers who refuse to use headphones
United said it could permanently ban travelers who refuse to wear headphones while listening to audio or video content on its flights.
Howard Lutnick agrees to interview with House committee in Epstein probe
Documents released by the Justice Department provided a look into Howard Lutnick's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
FBI agents Patel fired worked in counterintel, including on cases involving Iran
Many of the agents who were fired last week by FBI Director Kash Patel were assigned to a squad that worked on global counterintelligence cases, including those involving Iran, sources said.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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United Airlines can now boot passengers who refuse to use headphones
United said it could permanently ban travelers who refuse to wear headphones while listening to audio or video content on its flights.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Gas prices across the U.S. jump 11 cents per gallon, AAA says
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
Target to invest $2 billion in AI, stores, staffing as it seeks to reverse slump
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Stocks pare losses as Trump says U.S. will insure ships in the Persian Gulf
U.S. financial markets rebounded after shedding more than 1,200 points in earlier trading on Tuesday.
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CBS News poll analysis on Hispanics, a key group, as primary season kicks off
A year into Trump's second term, most Hispanics continue to rate the nation's economy badly and don't feel their incomes are keeping up with inflation.
Pentagon releases names of first U.S. service members killed in Iran war
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
Most say Trump admin. still hasn't explained Iran goals, CBS News poll finds
Many see the Iran conflict lasting at least months. A majority oppose it, and more say it makes the U.S. less safe.
Howard Lutnick agrees to interview with House committee in Epstein probe
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FBI agents Patel fired worked in counterintel, including on cases involving Iran
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
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College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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Pentagon releases names of first U.S. service members killed in Iran war
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
Most say Trump admin. still hasn't explained Iran goals, CBS News poll finds
Many see the Iran conflict lasting at least months. A majority oppose it, and more say it makes the U.S. less safe.
Witkoff: Iran said it had enough enriched uranium to make 11 nuclear bombs
President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff told Fox News that Iranian negotiators said Iran had the "inalienable right to enrich all their nuclear fuel."
Beijing braces for economic impact as Iran war threatens Chinese oil
China is the largest importer of energy in the world, and the disruption to oil imports caused by the conflict could be a potential Achilles' heel for Beijing.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data center
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
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Brad Falchuk discusses "Famous Last Words"
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OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data center
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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Social media believed to be shooter's is full of antisemitic, anti-Christian posts
The attacker who opened fire at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend appears to have posted antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic messages on social media.
Durbin presses Noem on Pretti, Good killings
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Alleged school shooter's dad convicted
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Noem's opening statement before Senate panel
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blasted the current funding lapse affecting her department during her opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Noem also touted the operations at DHS under the Trump administration despite mounting scrutiny over her handling of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Colin Gray: Jury finds father of accused Georgia school shooter guilty on all charges
The jury has found Colin Gray, the man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers in a shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, guilty of second-degree murder and all other charges.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
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Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
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At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced tough questions from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle about ICE tactics and TV commercials prominently featuring her. Political strategists Hannah Muldavin and Matt Gorman join with analysis.
Trump defends war with Iran, conflict widens
President Trump on Tuesday defended his decision to launch strikes on Iran as the conflict in the region widened. CBS News' Matt Gutman, Aaron Navarro and Kelly O'Grady have the latest on the war.
Kristi Noem faces scrutiny at Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before a Senate committee on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since the shooting deaths of two American citizens in Minnesota by federal agents. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
Crockett, Talarico square off in Texas primary
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas and State Rep. James Talarico are facing off Tuesday in the Texas Senate primary. CBS News political contributor Chuck Rocha, whose consulting firm Solidarity Strategies is advising Talarico, joins with analysis.
Progressive gerrymander protest in GOP primary
Kate Barr, a self-described progressive in North Carolina, is running in the Republican primary for North Carolina's 14th congressional district as a protest against gerrymandering. CBS News' Major Garrett reports. Then, Samuel Wang, director of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and a New Jersey Democratic candidate for Congress, joins to discuss the impact of redistricting on the 2026 midterms.