Almanac: The Gianni Versace murder
On July 15, 1997, the fashion designer was killed on the front steps of his Miami Beach mansion. Steve Hartman reports.
Miami Beach
Homeless artist with no arms allegedly stabbed tourist
Jonathan Crenshaw, a Miami Beach street artist, allegedly used his feet to stab a visitor with scissors
Nightclub stunt involving horse, bikini-clad woman sparks outcry, probe
Miami Beach club has lost its license and a criminal case may come from a stunt involving a horse
Video captures shark swimming near Florida beachgoers
The shark seemed uninterested in the swimmers, and eventually swam away without incident
Police: Fla. mother killed girl, hid her body in dumpster
CBS Miami reports the child's father is a Miami Beach police officer
New details about woman shot dead after allegedly hitting cop with BMW
Cariann Denise Hithon was shot and killed after she reportedly ran down an officer while attempting to flee the scene of an accident
Woman in BMW shot dead after allegedly striking officer, cars
Driver shot and fatally wounded by a Miami Beach police officer Sunday evening after she allegedly ran over another officer
Here's how to tell how hard Irma hit Miami
It doesn't have any Waffle Houses, which hardly ever close -- but it does have something else that's a daily staple
Florida congresswoman on Irma: "It’s going to take a long time to dig out of this"
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen told CBS News on Monday that she's been without power in Miami for four days
Miami Beach mayor in his office despite evacuation order
Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine said a curfew will be in effect for Sunday and Monday nights
Miami Beach mayor on Hurricane Irma
More than 90,000 residents of Miami Beach are under mandatory evacuation orders Friday. It's the city's largest evacuation since Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, who has called Irma a "nuclear hurricane," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the city is preparing.
Miami preps for Irma
How is South Florida preparing for Hurricane Irma's potentially devastating landfall? Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine talked with CBSN about the ongoing efforts to get ready for the storm.
Did Gianni Versace know his killer?
"48 Hours" investigates the killing spree by Andrew Cunanan that ended the life of the iconic fashion designer and four others 20 years ago
Cops: Weapons found in home of man who threatened officers
Miami Beach police say they found 16 guns and 4,500 rounds of ammunition when they arrested Ricky Weinberger at his apartment
Supermoon elevates flooding risk in South Florida
South Florida, already susceptible to rising sea levels, faces possibility of ever more devastating “king tides” thanks to the lunar phenomenon
Florida doctor infected by Zika
Wynwood, the Miami neighborhood that reported Florida's first local Zika transmission, is about to get the all-clear, as it has gone 45 days without reporting a new infection. However, the Zika zone in nearby Miami Beach is expanding after a new cluster of cases. David Begnaud reports.
Florida triples Zika transmission area as new cases reported
Zone that had been limited primarily to South Beach has expanded north, bringing total affected area to around 4.5 square miles
Authorities start controversial tactic for taking on Zika
Virus' discovery in section of Miami Beach led U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to include it in travel warning for pregnant women
Public backlash delays Zika spraying in Fla. as virus spreads
Mosquito spraying in Miami Beach -- planned for Thursday -- was put off until Friday after a public protest, and outcry
Zika chemical threat?
On Thursday Miami Beach will begin using a controversial chemical, Naled, to fight Zika. Seven new locally-transmitted cases of the virus were reported Tuesday in Miami-Dade County. Six of those were in Miami Beach. David Begnaud reports.
Miami Beach wary of spraying Zika chemical that can "kill anything"
CDC says claims Naled is safe to use, but residents are opposed to the spraying of the insecticide that was banned from the European Union and protested in Puerto Rico
Day care worker accused of striking, slapping toddlers
Clara Quintero-Gonzalez was supposed to be caring for young children when she allegedly was seen on surveillance video abusing them
Why Hermine is a double-edged sword in Florida's Zika fight
There's concern the heavy rainfall and high winds could sideline efforts to control the virus-carrying mosquitoes, which have been discovered for the first time in Miami Beach
First Zika-carrying mosquitoes found in Miami Beach
Health officials confirmed the presence of the virus in trapped mosquitoes, including some at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Zika virus in school: Miami makes tough decisions
About 7,600 kids are attending school inside the so-called “Zika zones” in South Florida, and officials are handing out bug spray
"Unknown and unauthorized third party" has gained access to Gaetz depositions
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader with GOP set to retain control
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
SpaceX to launch Super Heavy-Starship today in 6th test flight
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
Mace introduces anti-transgender bathroom bill for Capitol Hill
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
Laken Riley murder suspect was grilled by wife, jail call reveals
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
"Everything as it was": Explore the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
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Jennifer Lawrence, Malala Yousafzai team up for new film about Afghan women
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread and Roses."
Trump assassination task force issues subpoenas for ATF testimony
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding the response to the July 13 assassination attempt.
Delta will start serving Shake Shack on flights. But there's a catch.
Only some passengers will be able to eat their favorite burgers in the skies through a partnership between Delta and Shake Shack.
Dozens fall ill with norovirus on month-long cruise
Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
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Delta will start serving Shake Shack on flights. But there's a catch.
Only some passengers will be able to eat their favorite burgers in the skies through a partnership between Delta and Shake Shack.
Arthur Frommer, famed travel guide innovator, has died at 95
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
TNT's "Inside the NBA" will air on ESPN, ABC, as part of NBA settlement
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Cyberattack leaves Stop & Shop shelves empty days before Thanksgiving
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts have empty shelves due to a cyberattack.
What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you?
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
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Trump assassination task force issues subpoenas for ATF testimony
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding the response to the July 13 assassination attempt.
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
"Unknown and unauthorized third party" has gained access to Gaetz depositions
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Mace introduces anti-transgender bathroom bill for Capitol Hill
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader with GOP set to retain control
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
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Dozens fall ill with norovirus on month-long cruise
Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.
Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Dental company stocks jump amid RFK Jr.'s health claims about fluoride
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
How RFK Jr. could impact vaccines as Trump's HHS secretary
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Bed maker waited to report defect that killed 1 and injured others
Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.
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Jennifer Lawrence, Malala Yousafzai team up for new film about Afghan women
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread and Roses."
132 hamsters reportedly broke loose on a plane, forcing it out of service
Portugal's TAP airlines reportedly had to take a plane out of service for days to scour the aircraft for hamsters that got out of their cages.
Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
Europeans hint at possible Russian sabotage as undersea cables damaged
As undersea cables are cut, Finland and Germany say Europe is threated not only bt Russia's war in Ukraine, but "from hybrid warfare by malicious actors."
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Entertainment
Sarah Gelman on best holiday cookbooks
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
Joey McIntyre on new holiday rom-com
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
Danny Trejo trades action for archaeology
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.
Keke Palmer talks lessons from Hollywood
Keke Palmer joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir "Master of Me" which explores her journey in entertainment and the secrets to shaping her own narrative.
The new faces of "Gladiator II"
Ridley Scott's return to Gladiator brings new faces to the franchise. Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger share their experience joining the series.
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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.
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.
"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
Meta facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
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Science
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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Crime
Testimony could end soon in Laken Riley trial
Witness testimony could come to an end as soon as Tuesday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more on the case.
Video shows Las Vegas dad who called 911 killed by police in his home
The family of Brandon Durham is pushing for answers after he was shot by a police officer after calling for help.
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
Laken Riley murder suspect was grilled by wife, jail call reveals
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
Gun fished out of creek leads to guilty plea in couple's 2015 murder
A man pleaded guilty in the 2015 killings of a Georgia couple after a magnet fisher pulled in a rifle and other evidence linked to the case.
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SpaceX to launch Super Heavy-Starship today in 6th test flight
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
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.
Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
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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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Defendant testifies in Cash App murder trial
Nina Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee, claimed in testimony Monday that he acted in self-defense. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has the latest on the case.
Calls grow for public release of Gaetz report
Some lawmakers in Congress are pushing for the House Ethics Committee to release their report on misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
What's next for Trump "hush money" case
A New York judge is set to decide how to move forward with President-elect Donald Trump's conviction and sentencing in his "hush money" case. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
Hopes for Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire
U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein says there is a real opportunity to bring the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah to an end, saying an end to hostilities is "within our grasp." CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Testimony could end soon in Laken Riley trial
Witness testimony could come to an end as soon as Tuesday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more on the case.