Man jailed for 36 years walks free after conviction tossed
A judge said new evidence supports John Floyd's claim that police beat him to coerce a confession in two 1980 killings in New Orleans
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Dad bikes 1,400 miles to hear daughter's heartbeat on Father's Day
As he said final goodbye to his daughter, at a hospital a few states away a young man was told his days were numbered
Tropical Storm Cindy
The Louisiana a governor has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Cindy bears down on the Gulf Coast. CBS News' Don Champion has the latest on the storm.
Tropical Storm Cindy forms off Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Cindy formed Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico and began churning heavy rain bands toward the northern Gulf Coast
Officer charged in 6-year-old boy's fatal shooting accused of rape
Norris Greenhouse Jr. hasn't been charged, and his attorney calls the allegation "completely bogus"
Is anti-cop violence a hate crime?
Texas is poised to join Louisiana and Kentucky as the third state to pass a so-called "Blue Lives Matter" law which would classify violence against police as a hate crime. More than a dozen other states have similar legislation pending but critics question whether those laws are effective at preventing violence at all. Tony Dokoupil reports.
America's most stressed-out states
A new analysis ranks the places with the highest stress levels; is your state one of them?
Mom, daughter killed when tornado topples mobile home
Francine Gotch, 38, and her 3-year-old daughter Neville Alexander were inside, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office
Officer convicted in shooting death of boy, 6
Video from a police officer’s body camera shows the father had his hands raised inside his vehicle while the two deputies collectively fired 18 shots
Town hall protesters scoff at Trump admin's claim they're paid agitators
In Louisiana, a group of mostly retired women brought homemade signs to protest Sen. Bill Cassidy about the Trump agenda and Obamacare
Woman saves cop
Vickie Williams-Tillman is being praised for helping a police officer being attacked in Louisiana. Tillman jumped on a man's back as he was beating the officer with his own baton.
La. senator, who pleaded no contest to domestic violence, fights expulsion
Sen. Troy Brown served jail time last month, but his lawyer is arguing that senators’ disciplinary efforts go too far for misdemeanor crimes
Questions after Miss. college student falls from New Orleans hotel
Cole Whaley, a University of Southern Mississippi student, fell from an 11th floor window to an outdoor area by the hotel pool
Jailhouse death called "shark feeding frenzy;" 12 charged
Twelve inmates are facing murder charges after a man jailed on probation violation was beaten to death in Louisiana parish jail
Tornadoes leave trail of devastation in Louisiana
“It’s like an elephant stomping on your house,” New Orleans mayor says after powerful twisters barreled through region
Destructive Louisiana tornadoes
Louisiana is under a state of emergency after a series of tornadoes smashed homes and businesses in the southeastern part of the state. Thousands lost power. Some of the worst damage was in the New Orleans area, including neighborhoods hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. David Begnaud reports.
Groups slam Louisiana's public defender system in lawsuit
Louisiana's governor was sued Monday by lawyers who say the public defender system denies effective representation to the poor
Tornadoes touch down, wreak havoc in Louisiana
Gov. declares state of emergency after twisters rip houses from foundations, leave 10,000 without power
Deadly tornadoes
Tornadoes ripped through parts of Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and South Carolina on Sunday, claiming at least 19 lives. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann joins CBSN from Albany, Georgia with a look at the destruction left behind.
La. officer, woman he was helping, shot dead
Police are searching for a man they say was romantically involved with the slain woman
Rising waters threaten La.
The geography of the Louisiana coastline is quickly changing. A state-commissioned report predicts rising water could swallow more land along the Gulf of Mexico if nothing is done to address damage caused by climate change and commercial activity. Jeff Glor reports.
2nd arrest in death of elderly man found in garbage bin
An 18-year-old and a 23-year-old are charged with first-degree murder in the death of 75-year-old Howard Poche
Louisiana gov.'s LGBT rights order thrown out by judge
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards' order aimed to protect rights of LGBT people in state government
Ivy League acceptances
Some high school seniors who applied early to college are already hearing back. And one school in Louisiana is celebrating two students who were accepted to Ivy League schools. Watch the reactions to the acceptances here.
Republican wins last Senate race
State Treasurer John Kennedy won the election to fill Louisiana's open Senate seat
Cold blast to bring lake effect snow to multiple states into next week
CBS New York meteorologist John Elliott said "very intense snow" will hit communities along the Great Lakes, Plans and Midwest regions as upwards of 6 feet of snow is forecast.
Trudeau travels to Florida to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The Canadian prime minister earlier cautioned that imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian products would only raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses.
LGBTQ Americans and the 2024 election: "I don't feel welcome here"
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Syrian insurgents push into Aleppo in a major setback for Assad
Insurgents were filmed outside police headquarters, in the city center, and outside the Aleppo citadel.
Israel says it struck weapons smuggling sites on Syria-Lebanon border
Meanwhile, an Israeli strike in Gaza hit a car, killing five people, Palestinian health officials said.
12-year-old stole grandfather's car, drove 160 miles, police say
The boy, who has not been identified, led police on a brief pursuit after being spotted with the stolen vehicle.
Actor dies during performance of "A Christmas Carol"
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our food, water and even our bodies.
Medrick Burnett Jr., Alabama A&M football player, dies after head injury
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and had been hospitalized ever since.
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NORAD prepares for another year tracking Santa's Christmas Eve flight
NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955.
Actress Hailee Steinfeld, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen engaged
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City.
12-year-old stole grandfather's car, drove 160 miles, police say
The boy, who has not been identified, led police on a brief pursuit after being spotted with the stolen vehicle.
Cold blast to bring lake effect snow to multiple states into next week
CBS New York meteorologist John Elliott said "very intense snow" will hit communities along the Great Lakes, Plans and Midwest regions as upwards of 6 feet of snow is forecast.
2 wounded in Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock, Arkansas
The shooting occurred Friday afternoon at Park Plaza in Little Rock, Arkansas. Both victims are expected to make full recoveries, police said.
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S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
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L.A., a city of immigrants, braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
Trudeau travels to Florida to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The Canadian prime minister earlier cautioned that imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian products would only raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses.
LGBTQ Americans and the 2024 election: "I don't feel welcome here."
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with convictions
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
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Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
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Syrian insurgents push into Aleppo in a major setback for Assad
Insurgents were filmed outside police headquarters, in the city center, and outside the Aleppo citadel.
Israel says it struck weapons smuggling sites on Syria-Lebanon border
Meanwhile, an Israeli strike in Gaza hit a car, killing five people, Palestinian health officials said.
Trudeau travels to Florida to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The Canadian prime minister earlier cautioned that imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian products would only raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses.
Book excerpt: "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021" by Angela Merkel
The former Chancellor of Germany writes about two lives: her early years growing up under a Communist-controlled police state in East Germany, and her years as leader of a nation reunited following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Book excerpt: "The Barn" by Wright Thompson
The author's New York Times bestseller explores the culture of silence that enveloped the Mississippi Delta over the 1955 murder of Emmett Till.
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NORAD prepares for another year tracking Santa's Christmas Eve flight
NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955.
Actress Hailee Steinfeld, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen engaged
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City.
Bayker Blankenship performs "Tennessee Sunset"
Singer-songwriter Bayker Blankenship was born and raised in Tennessee and taught himself how to play guitar in high school. He started recording covers and posting them online in 2022, and became one of country music's fastest rising stars after an original tune went viral online. This past July, he released his first EP. Now making his national television debut on Saturday Sessions, here is Bayker Blankenship with "Tennessee Sunset."
Bayker Blankenship performs "300 Miles"
Singer-songwriter Bayker Blankenship was born and raised in Tennessee and taught himself how to play guitar in high school. He started recording covers and posting them online in 2022, and became one of country music's fastest rising stars after an original tune went viral online. This past July, he released his first EP. Now making his national television debut on Saturday Sessions, here is Bayker Blankenship with "300 Miles."
Bayker Blankenship performs "Maxed-Out"
Singer-songwriter Bayker Blankenship was born and raised in Tennessee and taught himself how to play guitar in high school. He started recording covers and posting them online in 2022, and became one of country music's fastest rising stars after an original tune went viral online. This past July, he released his first EP. Now making his national television debut on Saturday Sessions, here is Bayker Blankenship with "Maxed-Out."
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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12-year-old stole grandfather's car, drove 160 miles, police say
The boy, who has not been identified, led police on a brief pursuit after being spotted with the stolen vehicle.
2 wounded in Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock, Arkansas
The shooting occurred Friday afternoon at Park Plaza in Little Rock, Arkansas. Both victims are expected to make full recoveries, police said.
Police officer killed in shooting in Oak Park; suspect in custody
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
Firefighter had visited woman found dead in house fire
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
Space
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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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The Uplift: The science of happiness
David Begnaud talks to a Harvard professor who studies the science of happiness. Steve Hartman shares a lesson in patience. Plus more heartwarming stories.
Bayker Blankenship performs "Tennessee Sunset"
Singer-songwriter Bayker Blankenship was born and raised in Tennessee and taught himself how to play guitar in high school. He started recording covers and posting them online in 2022, and became one of country music's fastest rising stars after an original tune went viral online. This past July, he released his first EP. Now making his national television debut on Saturday Sessions, here is Bayker Blankenship with "Tennessee Sunset."
Bayker Blankenship performs "300 Miles"
Singer-songwriter Bayker Blankenship was born and raised in Tennessee and taught himself how to play guitar in high school. He started recording covers and posting them online in 2022, and became one of country music's fastest rising stars after an original tune went viral online. This past July, he released his first EP. Now making his national television debut on Saturday Sessions, here is Bayker Blankenship with "300 Miles."
Bayker Blankenship performs "Maxed-Out"
Singer-songwriter Bayker Blankenship was born and raised in Tennessee and taught himself how to play guitar in high school. He started recording covers and posting them online in 2022, and became one of country music's fastest rising stars after an original tune went viral online. This past July, he released his first EP. Now making his national television debut on Saturday Sessions, here is Bayker Blankenship with "Maxed-Out."
The Dish: Clarice Lam
As a young adult, Clarice Lam traveled the world as a model, delighting in the local snacks in each new country she visited. While in culinary school, she decided to become a pastry chef, drawing inspiration from her heritage and her travels. Her wanderlust and in self-discovery resulted in a playful new cookbook, "Breaking Bao," full of innovative recipes.