14 states are cutting individual taxes in 2024. Here's where.
The tax cuts are a continuation of a pandemic-era push to provide tax relief to workers amid revenue surpluses.
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Storms hit South with tornadoes, dump heavy snow in Midwest
A violent storm with 55 mph winds and hail moved through the Florida Panhandle and into parts of Alabama and Georgia, along with at least several reports of radar-confirmed tornadoes, the National Weather Service said.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard released from prison
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released on parole from a Missouri prison Thursday after serving more than seven years for her role in the murder of her mother, who she testified had been abusive. Blanchard's ex-boyfriend was convicted of carrying out the murder and is serving a life-sentence.
Human remains found after YouTuber helps find missing man's car in pond
Human remains and an artificial hip were found in a Missouri pond days after police found the car of man missing for 10 years submerged in the water.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard released from prison
The first thing Gypsy Rose Blanchard wanted to do after she's freed? Meet Taylor Swift.
"Romance scammer" gets prison after woman loses $1.1 million
The scammer deceived his victim into sending money in cash and cashier's checks to the home of a co-conspirator, authorities say.
Car linked to person missing since 2013 found in Missouri pond
A Hyundai Elantra that authorities say belonged to Donald Erwin, who disappeared 10 years ago in central Missouri, was lifted from a small pond in the area over the weekend.
Nature: Wild horses in the Ozarks
We leave you this Sunday morning among wild horses at Missouri's Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Christopher Dunn's fight for freedom
Christopher Dunn was convicted of a murder in Missouri three decades ago and remains behind bars, even though two witnesses have since admitted they lied at his trial. He’s still imprisoned due to a quirk in Missouri law: prisoners serving life sentences aren’t entitled to innocence claims in the same way that death row inmates are. CBS News and "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty explains.
What court decision means for real estate
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about the importance of a Missouri realty case that awarded a group of home sellers about $1.8 billion in damages, and how it might lead to changes in the housing market. She also touches on mortgage rates and whether or not we might be headed into a housing recession.
Murder case refiled against woman in killing that inspired TV miniseries
Pamela Hupp was the subject of a miniseries last year, "The Thing About Pam," which starred Renee Zellweger.
Missouri high school teacher put on leave over porn site
Brianna Coppage, 28, says her teaching days are probably over, but she acknowledged she knew the risks.
"Dangerous" inmate captured after escaping from St. Louis hospital
Surveillance footage appeared to show Tommy Wayne Boyd leaving the St. Louis hospital on foot early Thursday morning, according to police. He was caught Thursday night
How long could the UAW strike last?
1,300 members of the United Auto Workers union are on strike across three production plants and more could follow. Seth Harris, former top labor official in the Biden and Obama administrations, joins CBS News to unpack the historic autoworkers strike.
Judge rules Andrew Lester will stand trial for Ralph Yarl shooting
Lester, a retired aircraft mechanic, is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
Judge: Missouri's gender-affirming health care ban for minors can take effect
The ruling means that beginning Monday, health care providers are prohibited from providing gender-affirming surgeries to children.
Missouri superintendent on 4-day school week
Roughly 900 school districts across 26 states are testing out a four-day week, with a spike in shortened school weeks being seen in some of the country's larger districts. Dr. Dale Herl, superintendent of Independence School District in Missouri, is leading the charge for a shorter week at his schools. He joined CBS News to discuss the benefits.
More school districts are shifting to a 4-day week
Facing a national teacher shortage, hundreds of districts across 26 states have switched to a four-day school week to help recruit and retain staff.
Transgender former student sues school over bathroom allegations
The ACLU is suing the Missouri school district on behalf of the unidentified student.
Missouri man executed for 2002 abduction, killing of 6-year-old girl
Johnny Johnson, 45, received a lethal injection dose of pentobarbital at a state prison in Bonne Terre.
Timeline: The Disappearance of Mengqi Ji
When a young mother disappears in Columbia, Missouri, investigators use DNA from a tree to help solve the mystery of what happened to her.
Unlikely clue helps bring young mom's killer to justice
More than a year after Mengqi Ji's disappearance, a hiker stumbled upon her skeletal remains in a Missouri park. How DNA from a juniper tree and a pair of muddy boots were crucial to solving her murder.
Boat crashes into Lake of the Ozarks home, injuring 8
Troopers said they arrested the driver on charges of boating while intoxicated.
Man convicted as a teen of murdering his mom says the real killer is still out there
Michael Politte was charged with killing his mother when he was 14 years old. Now out on parole after 23 years, he maintains his innocence and claims he knows who is responsible.
The Case Against Michael Politte
At 14 he was accused and later convicted of murdering his mother. But he claims he knows who the real killer is and he’s still out there. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza
A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.
Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
McBride: GOP trying to "manufacture a crisis" with bathroom ban
Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.
Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."
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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Shohei Ohtani named NL MVP after record-setting Dodgers season
Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge easily wins second AL MVP Award
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."
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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. grocery prices, analysis finds
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.
BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.
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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza
A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.
Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."
Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
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Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"
Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.
RFK Jr. weighing FDA crackdown on food additives under Trump
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
New cases of bird flu in U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza
A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup attempt
Former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people were indicted for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Ancient amulet showing biblical king spearing devil is unearthed
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music
Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.
Malcolm Washington on "The Piano Lesson"
Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia
Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator"
Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.
Shelby Lynne on her journey and new album
After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.
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DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible 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.
Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
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Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
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Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot
The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.
Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
Man found guilty for Laken Riley murder
A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
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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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Alex Jones sues The Onion
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed a lawsuit this week to try to block the sale of his right-wing company Infowars to satirical publisher The Onion. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
Russia, Ukraine war update
The Pentagon said Russia fired an experimental intermediate range ballistic missile at central Ukraine on Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Matt Gaetz's accusers' lawyer reacts to probe
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said his confirmation process was a distraction as he withdrew from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. Gaetz has faced scrutiny over a House Ethics Committee probe into alleged sexual misconduct. He denies any wrongdoing. Joel Leppard, the attorney for two women who testified in the probe, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The struggle to get humanitarian aid into Gaza
For months, hungry Gazans have tried to rob food aid trucks, but now armed criminal gangs are looting whole convoys. Over the weekend, more than 100 aid trucks were attacked. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.
Father pleads not guilty in school shooting
The father of the teen accused in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia entered a "not guilty" plea in the case on Thursday. The charges are the latest example from prosecutors seeking to hold parents responsible for school shootings carried out by their children. CBS News' national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.