GPS data from suspect's car leads to body of girl missing for a year
Police had been searching for the 15-year-old — referred to only as "Lina" in media — since her mysterious disappearance last year.
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Only suspect in Maddie McCann case acquitted of unrelated rape charges
A court in Germany has acquitted Christian Brueckner, the only suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, on unrelated rape and sexual abuse charges.
FBI arrests suspect after missing 14-year-old girl from Utah found safe in Mexico
Elizabeth Gonzalez, 14, was found Friday in Veracruz with her two cousins. Gonzalez's uncle has been charged with kidnapping.
Body found by hunter in 1978 identified as missing Iowa girl
The identity of "Lincoln County Jane Doe" remained a mystery for over 40 years.
Florida girl still missing after mother's boyfriend arrested
Stephan Sterns, who was the last person to see Madeline Soto, was arrested for sexual battery and possession of child sexual abuse material.
Officials: Body of missing Texas girl found
The body of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham was found Tuesday, officials from Polk County, Texas, confirmed at a news conference. Cunningham was last seen Thursday morning after she left to catch the school bus in the East Texas town of Livingston.
Body of missing girl Audrii Cunningham found in Trinity River
The disappearance of Audrii Cunningham is now a criminal investigation.
Remains of Green River Killer victim identified as runaway 15-year-old
The Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway, led authorities in 2002 to the site where the bones had been found in 1985.
Body pulled from Vernon Hills pond identified as missing teen Brissa Romero
Brissa Romero had been missing since Dec. 4. Her car was pulled out of the same pond on Monday.
Neighbor allegedly admits to burying 17-year-old Indiana girl in backyard
Patrick Scott allegedly told officers that he killed Valerie Tindall on June 7 — strangling her with a belt and then burying her in a homemade box in his backyard.
Suspect charged in kidnapping of 9-year-old girl
A suspect has been arrested and charged with the kidnapping of a 9-year-old girl who went missing from a New York state park over the weekend. A break in the case came when a fingerprint was found on a ransom note allegedly left by the suspect. Jericka Duncan reports.
Charlotte Sena found, parents "thrilled"
Charlotte Sena has been found in New York after going missing Saturday evening at Moreau Lake State Park. Katherine Schweit, a former FBI agent and attorney, joins CBS News to discuss the situation as Sena's parents speak out for the first time on the outcome.
Missing 9-year-old girl rescued
Officials say 9-year-old Charlotte Sena has been found alive and in good health after disappearing over the weekend from a park in upstate New York. Authorities say the suspect, Craig Ross Jr., left a ransom note for the girl's parents, and police matched his fingerprint from a 1999 DUI arrest. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
Child's body confirmed by family as Mattie Sheils
Search operations will continue for Mattie's 9-month-old brother, Conrad.
Body believed to be of missing 2-year-old girl found in Philadelphia river
The body is believed to be of 2-year-old Mattie Sheils, who was swept away along with her 9-month-old brother during flash flooding last weekend. Her brother remains missing.
Madeleine McCann suspect said "she didn't even scream," witness claims
The man who led authorities probing the 2007 abduction of British toddler Madeleine McCann to a German national has spoken for the first time.
Main suspect in Natalee Holloway case arrives in U.S. to face charges
Joran van der Sloot has been transferred temporarily into U.S. custody from a Peruvian prison, where he's serving a 28-year sentence for another woman's murder.
"Objects secured" in hunt around reservoir for Madeleine McCann clues
German officials say items were found near a reservoir in Portugal in the latest search for clues, but it's unclear if any are related to the missing British girl.
Girl found safe nearly 6 years after mom allegedly kidnapped her
Kayla Unbehaun's disappearance was featured in an episode of the Netflix series "Unsolved Mysteries."
Father of girl who disappeared in 1982 ordered to stand trial for murder
Williams allegedly took the girl from the arms of her mother on April 29, 1982, in Ohio and took her to Michigan, where she was last seen alive that summer.
Drone used to find missing girl
A drone with heat-seeking cameras was used to find a missing 3-year-old girl in Washington state.
Missing girl found locked in North Carolina shed
A 13-year-old girl from Dallas, Texas, who went missing, was found last week locked in a shed in Lexington, North Carolina. A 34-year-old man, who authorities say the girl met on an online social media platform, has been arrested.
Girl missing over a year found hiding in closet of a Michigan home
Child Protective Services took her to a hospital, where it was discovered that she was pregnant.
Search continues for missing 4-year-old Oklahoma girl; caretakers arrested
The missing girl's 5-year-old sister was found by a postal carrier wandering outside the caretaker's home.
Vatican reopens investigation into teen's 1983 disappearance
The Vatican has reopened the investigation into the 1983 disappearance of the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican employee.
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Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
When will we know the presidential election results? A state-by-state guide
In many key states in the 2024 election, it may take a while to know who has won — and much longer to get official, certified results.
Why early election returns may not hold up as the night goes on
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.
Tropical Storm Rafael gains steam as it heads for Cuba, Gulf of Mexico
A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a hurricane watch for parts of Cuba as Tropical Storm Rafael churns toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
Here's how Harris and Trump's tax plans would impact your taxes
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Why Trump can vote in the 2024 election even after his felony conviction
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Pennsylvania investigating reports of fraudulent voter registration applications
Former President Donald Trump has mischaracterized investigations into a number of voter registration applications in Pennsylvania.
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"Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers up for auction 19 years after being stolen
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Why Trump can vote in the 2024 election even after his felony conviction
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Here's how Harris and Trump's tax plans would impact your taxes
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
How much money do U.S. senators make?
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.
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Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies at 95
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.
Here's how Harris and Trump's tax plans would impact your taxes
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
How much money do U.S. senators make?
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.
Election Day freebies and discounted meals, rides and more
From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Johnny Rickets' shakes, businesses across the country are offering deals to voters.
Online ticket thefts target Swifties. Here's how to protect yourself.
Wave of online ticket thefts targets Taylor Swift fans. ""The tickets are gone — gone. It was devastating," one consumer said.
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Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Why Trump can vote in the 2024 election even after his felony conviction
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Here's how Harris and Trump's tax plans would impact your taxes
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
How much money do U.S. senators make?
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.
FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
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What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
Election day stress? Here are last-minute tips, according to experts
As tensions mount on Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
How people in recovery hope to change the political landscape
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
Fleeing civilians say Israeli siege and strikes killing dozens in Gaza
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."
Finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize already brightening lives
See how one of the 15 finalists for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards is already helping people live their dreams.
Video captures moment soccer player killed by lightning strike
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
2 killed, 4 wounded by Mexico's National Guard near U.S. border
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
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"Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers up for auction 19 years after being stolen
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
From the archives: Music legend Quincy Jones
Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked with the impresario about his indelible mark on contemporary music - from being hired by Lionel Hampton at age 15, to his collaborations with icons like Frank Sinatra, to spotting the untapped potential of a young Michael Jackson.
Cole Hauser on "Yellowstone" character
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
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Officials sound alarm over fake election videos
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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How 2024 races may affect U.S. climate policy
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
New research on climate and extreme weather
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
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White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
2 killed, 4 wounded by Mexico's National Guard near U.S. border
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
Ex-officer found guilty in shooting death of Black man who was holding keys
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
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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.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
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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.
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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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Behind the Harris, Trump gender gap
The gender gap among 2024 voters has become a trend to monitor in the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Maeve Reston, a national political reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more on how the campaign targeted men and women.
Durbin on Election Day 2024
Illinois Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin tells CBS News he is confident in Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign efforts. Durbin also weighed in on some key Senate races that could impact the balance of power in Capitol Hill.
2024 election interference intensifies
The misinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 elections are reportedly expected to increase on Election Day and the days to follow. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down the debunked efforts.
Election Day 2024 U.S. polls close times
Here's a breakdown of closing times for polls in the U.S. on Election Day 2024. All eyes will be on seven key battleground states that may help determine the fate of the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Also, Molly Ball, a senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more on what's motivating voters to cast their ballots.
Issues that matter to Michigan voters
Many voters in Michigan, a key batteground state in the 2024 presidential election, are weighing labor issues, the economy and Israel's war in the Gaza Strip as they cast their Election Day ballot. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more on why people are voting.