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Opening statements were heard Friday in the trial of a man charged with murder in the 2017 slayings of two teen girls in Delphi, Indiana. The two had gone for a hike along a bridge trail and their bodies were found the following day about a half-mile from where they were last seen. The suspect, Richard Allen, was arrested in 2022. Meg Oliver reports from the courthouse.
In a news conference Wednesday in Los Angeles, family members made a plea for the release from prison of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted in the 1989 murders of their parents. The brothers have always claimed the shotgun killings were in self-defense, arguing they were subject to physical, emotional and sexual abuse. L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón said his office is considering new evidence in the case. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Bryan Kohberger faces four murder charges in the fatal stabbings of four college students in November 2022.
The ruling by Tokyo's Shizuoka District Court brought an end to Iwao Hamakada's status as the world's longest serving death row inmate.
A jury in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wednesday convicted a former politician of murder in the 2022 stabbing death of a reporter. Prosecutors say Robert Telles killed Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German because he wrote several negative articles about him. Carter Evans reports from the courthouse.
A jury found Robert Telles guilty of murder in the death of investigative journalist Jeff German and sentenced him to life in prison.
Robert Telles was asked to read a message showing his wife wondered where he was about the time reporter Jeff German was killed.
Former public official Robert Telles is expected to return to the stand Thursday to testify at his own murder trial. Telles is accused of killing Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German over his investigations into toxic workplace behavior. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down Telles' decision to testify.
South Carolina's highest court agreed to hear an appeal from disgraced lawyer and convicted killed Alex Murdaugh, who's seeking a new trial.
A trial began Monday for a Kenyan cult leader charged with manslaughter over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers. Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor, was arrested last April after about 440 bodies were found in the remote Shakahola Forest. Mackenzie allegedly told his followers to stop eating in order to "meet Jesus."
Jurors in Karen Read's murder trial are in their fourth day of deliberations as they try to decide if Read is guilty of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more on the case.
Lawyers delivered closing arguments in Karen Read's murder trial in Massachusetts Tuesday. Read's defense team tried to cast doubt on who killed her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, while prosecutors pointed to the evidence against her. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Brian Higgins, an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is testifying at Karen Read's murder trial. Also, the trials against Idaho's Chad Daybell and New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez continue. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest.
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
Witness testimony resumed Wednesday in Idaho for Chad Daybell's murder trial. He is accused of killing his first wife and the two children of his then-girlfriend Lori Vallow Daybell. He has pleaded not guilty. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston brings us the latest.
O.J. Simpson's death has brought renewed attention to the closely watched trial and the fascinating cast of characters who played a role in the case.
NFL record-setter turned accused murderer O.J. Simpson died Wednesday of cancer at age 76. The former athlete was acquitted of murder charges in 1995 but found liable for the deaths of both Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in a civil trial two years later. Bill Rhoden, columnist for ESPN's "Andscape," joins CBS News to examine Simpson's complicated legacy.
In the 1990s, news media from all over the world covered O.J. Simpson's double murder case, which led to a famous slow-speed chase and a trial seen on live television globally. Helicopter pilot Zoey Tur and journalist Jim Newton look back at the coverage.
The world was transfixed by O.J. Simpson's 1994 double murder trial, where he was charged with the slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. Laurie Levenson, Loyola Law School professor, joins CBS News with a look at the trial. Plus, CBS News' Carter Evans has more on the case's impact on the city of Los Angeles.
Earlier this week, another attempted murder charge was added by prosecutors to the list of counts against children's author Kouri Richins.
Twenty years after his high-profile conviction for murdering his pregnant wife, Scott Peterson is back in court as the focus of an Innocence Project appeal. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
Scott Peterson, who was convicted 20 years ago of killing his wife and their unborn child, appeared in court Tuesday to request a new trial. The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up Peterson's case and is requesting new advanced DNA testing on what it believes could be key pieces of evidence. Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.
Zachary Adams wants his murder conviction thrown out based on Jason Autry's latest statements about the Holly Bobo case.
An 84-year-old murder suspect who police said confessed to shooting his 78-year-old former girlfriend, is not expected to answer to the charge in a courtroom now after an expert determined he is not competent to stand trial.
Unless Gov. Abbott or the U.S. Supreme Court intervene, Cantu will be put to death Wednesday.
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.
Prosecutors opened the trial on Friday by describing the gruesome crime scene where the girls were found with their throats slit.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
A new report by House Democrats accuses Trump of charging the Secret Service "exorbitant rates" when agents stayed at his hotel as the protective detail for Trump family members.
In his first sit-down interview since his release from Russia, Paul Whelan said being left behind twice in prisoner swaps played with his mind.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Arrest records show Malinowsky was arrested for trespassing and failure to appear in court on previous charges of operating an unregistered vehicle and having no valid driver's license.
Many of the women participating in Chicago's She Ro intervention program have lost a loved one to gun violence.
Custodian Claudene Wilson is so dedicated to Swedeborg District lll Elementary School that, over the past 30 years, she has taken on many additional responsibilities.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.
Walmart's prefab house includes space for a bedroom, living room, bathroom, dining room and kitchen, but appliances are sold separately.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.
"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
Recalled product sold nationwide can cause serious, potentially deadly burns in less than a second.
Experts say Hezbollah's tunnels are not limited to the south.
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
King Charles III is only the second reigning British monarch to visit Australia. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, became the first 70 years ago.
A massive outage left millions of Cubans without power and prompted the government Friday to implement emergency measures to slash demand.
"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month.
We're learning about Liam Payne's final moments before the former One Direction singer plunged from a hotel balcony on Wednesday. Fans around the world have set up memorials for him. The other members of One Direction say they are "completely devastated."
As "Blue Bloods" enters its final stretch of new episodes, the Reagan family continues to capture audiences. Star Tom Selleck and the cast discuss the show's lasting impact and the iconic family dinner scenes that have become a fan favorite.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.
The singer, dancer and actress wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas for nearly eight decades.
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
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.
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. Alexander de Sherbinin joins CBS News to discuss the research and which parts of the U.S. will likely be most affected.
As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote for, despite FBI data showing reported violent crime fell in 2023. In Chicago, a group of women is trying to continue to lower crime rates end the cycle of violence in the city.
Disturbing new details and heart-wrenching testimony were given during the first day of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors revealed how Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were killed on a hiking trail more than seven years ago. Here's what to know about the case.
Opening statements were heard Friday in the trial of a man charged with murder in the 2017 slayings of two teen girls in Delphi, Indiana. The two had gone for a hike along a bridge trail and their bodies were found the following day about a half-mile from where they were last seen. The suspect, Richard Allen, was arrested in 2022. Meg Oliver reports from the courthouse.
Richard Allen's trial is underway in Indiana. Allen is accused of killing two teenage girls in a case known as the Delphi murders. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled to stay Robert Roberson's execution after a last-attempt appeal by his lawyers and lawmakers was granted. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
NBA player Jared Butler fulfills his lifelong goal of learning how to swim – and hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams. A patient who thought for decades about the nurse who cared for her reunites with the woman she credits with saving her life. Plus, more heartwarming news.
A fast-moving brush fire triggered the evacuation of a neighborhood in Oakland, California. Meanwhile, a massive power outage in Cuba has left millions of people in the dark. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote for, despite FBI data showing reported violent crime fell in 2023. In Chicago, a group of women is trying to continue to lower crime rates end the cycle of violence in the city.
Disturbing new details and heart-wrenching testimony were given during the first day of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors revealed how Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were killed on a hiking trail more than seven years ago. Here's what to know about the case.
The Israeli government says a drone strike was launched towards the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His spokesperson says both Netanyahu and his wife were not home at the time, and there were no injuries. The attack came after Iran's supreme leader said Friday that Hamas would continue its fight against Israel after the death of leader Yahya Sinwar. Today, Israel launched a series of strikes into Gaza, killing at least 50, according to hospital officials.