20 years of same-sex marriage in Mass.
20 years ago, Massachusetts became the first state in the U.S. to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. CBS News' Elaine Quijano breaks down the move's impact.
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The Detective's Wife
Police investigate one of their own when a detective becomes a suspect in the shooting death of his wife. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.
Karen Read trial: Jurors to visit crime scene
Jurors in Karen Read's murder trial will travel to the scene of the alleged crime Friday. Read is accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022 by hitting him with her SUV, but Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Does wife's hair hold clues in murder trial?
Brian Fanion, a former police detective from Westfield, Massachusetts, was found guilty in the shooting death of his wife in their dining room. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste revisits the unusual 2018 murder case where a respected detective becomes the suspect in an upcoming episode of "48 Hours."
Sneak peek: The Detective's Wife
Police investigate one of their own when a detective becomes a suspect in the shooting death of his wife. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, May 4 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Testimony continues in Karen Read trial
On Monday, the court heard opening statements in the trial of Karen Read, who has pleaded not guilty to second degree murder for the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend in Massachusetts. On Tuesday, the defense will cross-examine the first officer who was on scene. Dozens of witnesses are expected to testify.
Karen Read murder trial begins
Opening statements are set to begin this morning in the murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up and she has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
University protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to more clashes
Police are cracking down at some university protests over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
Protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to hundreds of arrests on campuses
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
MIT, Emerson, Tufts students start pro-Palestinian camps
Inspired by protests at Columbia University, pro-Palestinian camps have been set up at MIT, Tufts and Emerson College.
Log book from WWII ship mysteriously ends up in piece of furniture
A book with records of a U.S. Navy destroyer's trips during World War II was found in a piece of furniture far from the now-sunken ship.
Massachusetts woman’s murder trial begins
A murder trial starts Tuesday for Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her boyfriend, who was a police officer, in 2022. Her lawyers say Read is being framed as part of a cover up involving multiple law enforcement agencies, and that someone else is responsible.
Friendship captures hearts in Massachusetts
David Begnaud has the story of an unlikely friendship at a Massachusetts elementary school, proving that words are not always necessary to form a special connection.
Last-minute tax tips
Americans have until April 15 to file their taxes or file an extension. If you live in Maine or Massachusetts, you have until April 17. An expert offers some last-minute tips if you still have to file.
Boaters warned to avoid shipwrecks, including WWII minesweeper
The marine sanctuary says its "shipwrecks serve as time capsules of our nation's maritime history."
Northeast U.S. pummeled with a mix of wind, rain, sleet and heavy snow
The northeastern portion of the United States is ringing in the first weekend of spring with wet and wintry weather.
Pig kidney transplanted into human
In a medical first, a genetically-modified pig kidney has been successfully transplanted into a 62-year-old patient at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. With the patient showing positive signs of recovery, this pioneering procedure promises a new horizon of hope for tens of thousands awaiting kidney transplants.
Lawyer who crashed snowmobile into Black Hawk helicopter sues for $9.5M
A Massachusetts man is suing the government for $9.5 million after being severely injured in a snowmobile crash with a Black Hawk helicopter in 2019.
CBS News projection: Trump wins Massachusetts
CBS News projects former President Donald Trump will win the Republican primary in Massachusetts. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins with analysis.
CBS News projection: Biden wins Massachusetts
CBS News projects President Biden will win the Massachusetts Democratic primary. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware joins to discuss the state of the Biden reelection campaign. Then, CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines the role immigration policy is expected to play in the 2024 race.
Dad pleads guilty in drowning death of 2-year-old after DUI crash
Darel Galorenzo was sentenced to nine to 15 years in prison on the manslaughter charge, far exceeding the state's sentencing guideline of three years.
Jack Teixeira, alleged Pentagon leaker, to plead guilty
Jack Teixeira, the former Air National Guard member charged with leaking hundreds of highly classified military and intelligence documents, intends to plead guilty.
Private equity firm puts profits over patients
A mother's death at a Boston hospital shortly after giving birth has sparked a state investigation into the hospital's owner, Steward Health Care. Last year, a CBS News investigation found a trail of unpaid bills at Steward hospitals around the country, leading to a shortage of potentially life-saving supplies. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
Man wanted in Massachusetts for murder rearrested in Kenya after escape
A man charged with killing a woman in Massachusetts has been captured in Kenya for a second time.
Northeast digging out after winter storm
A winter storm blanketed parts of the Northeast with several inches of snow Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak reports from New York.
Man convicted of murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Jose Ibarra was found guilty in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Bomb cyclone in Northwest causes vast power outages, kills at least 1
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.
Susan Smith asks for freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
Trump demands immediate dismissal of "hush money" criminal case
President-elect Donald Trump's criminal conviction should be tossed out because he was elected president, his lawyers say.
U.S. warns of possible Russian retaliation for Ukrainian missile strike
The U.S. embassy in Ukraine says Russia could launch a "significant air attack" on Kyiv after U.S.-made missiles were fired into Russia's Bryansk region.
One Direction stars attend Liam Payne's funeral in England
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
Personal bankruptcies are up. When does it make sense to file?
Americans struggling to stay financially afloat should consider debt relief before tapping into retirement accounts, experts say.
DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
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Here's how much money store brands can save you on Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving dinners will cost less if you buy store-brand products. Here's how much savings they offer.
Man convicted of murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Jose Ibarra was found guilty in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Personal bankruptcies are up. When does it make sense to file?
Americans struggling to stay financially afloat should consider debt relief before tapping into retirement accounts, experts say.
Target tumbles 20% after its earnings fall short. Here's what happened.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
Deadly bomb cyclone in Northwest leaves hundreds of thousands without power
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.
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Here's how much money store brands can save you on Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving dinners will cost less if you buy store-brand products. Here's how much savings they offer.
Personal bankruptcies are up. When does it make sense to file?
Americans struggling to stay financially afloat should consider debt relief before tapping into retirement accounts, experts say.
Target tumbles 20% after its earnings fall short. Here's what happened.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
Frontier Airlines is adding 16 new routes. Here's where they are.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
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U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
Pentagon solves 1 UFO mystery but still probing case of "large orange orb"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
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China admits spy plane violated Japanese airspace, Tokyo says
China said the airspace violation occurred when the plane's pilot took emergency measures due to turbulence, Japan's Foreign Ministry said.
One Direction stars attend Liam Payne's funeral in England
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Man arrested 57 years after woman raped, killed in her home
The case remained cold for 57 years until 92-year-old Ryland Headley was arrested and subsequently charged.
What Russia's new nuclear weapons policy means
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.
Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
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Paul Mescal on "Gladiator II"
Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' death.
Paul Simon says group's steps toward hearing loss cure gives him hope
CBS News' Anthony Mason joins Paul Simon on a trip to the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, to explore how researchers are getting closer to finding answers about repairing and preventing hearing loss.
Chiefs team up with Hallmark Channel
The Kansas City Chiefs make history as the first NFL team featured in a Hallmark holiday movie, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story," blending football and festive romance. Chiefs president Mark Donovan and marketing officer Lara Krug discuss the team's role in the film.
One Direction stars attend Liam Payne's funeral in England
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
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Katt Williams says he passed Marine boot camp, but there's no record of it
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
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SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
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.
Google's Chrome browser could be sold
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
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Jose Ibarra convicted in Laken Riley murder
Jose Ibarra has been convicted of murder and other charges for the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra's status as an undocumented immigrant thrust the case into the national spotlight earlier this year. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more.
Man convicted of murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Jose Ibarra was found guilty in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Man arrested 57 years after woman raped, killed in her home
The case remained cold for 57 years until 92-year-old Ryland Headley was arrested and subsequently charged.
Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
Susan Smith asks for freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
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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.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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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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At least 2 killed in Ohio house explosion
Police in Ohio are investigating a massive explosion at a home southeast of Cincinnati that was caught on doorbell cameras Tuesday. A man and a woman were found dead while another was hospitalized.
Culinary strike stretches on in Las Vegas
The Culinary Workers Union strike against Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas is stretching on with no end in sight as workers continue their push for a five-year contract with better wages and benefits. Virgin has hired hundreds of temporary workers to keep the resort running. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Paul Mescal on "Gladiator II"
Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' death.
U.N.: 100 Gaza aid trucks looted over weekend
The United Nations says virtually no aid has reached Northern Gaza as Israel carries out an offensive in the area. Nearly 100 aid trucks were looted over the weekend. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Jose Ibarra convicted in Laken Riley murder
Jose Ibarra has been convicted of murder and other charges for the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Ibarra's status as an undocumented immigrant thrust the case into the national spotlight earlier this year. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more.