Woman arrested in boyfriend's 1996 murder after cops get "anonymous letter"
The case went cold until 2020, when investigators received an anonymous letter implicating Jade Benning in the slaying, police said.
The case went cold until 2020, when investigators received an anonymous letter implicating Jade Benning in the slaying, police said.
Police have released video of a missing Alabama inmate and corrections officer. The video shows Vicky White guiding Casey White, who is charged with murder, into a police car before they were seen driving through an intersection not far from where the car was abandoned.
Newly released surveillance footage appears to show the Alabama jailbreak that has spawned a national manhunt. Authorities say the video shows Lauderdale County's assistant director of corrections, Vicky White, loading capital murder suspect Casey White into the back of her patrol car last week. The two are not related. Janet Shamlian has the latest on the fugitives.
The U.S. Marshals are asking for the public's help in finding Casey White, an Alabama inmate accused of murder, and Vicky White, a corrections officer suspected of helping him escape. Authorities say they are driving an orange or copper 2007 Ford Edge with minor damage to the rear bumper.
During his testimony, George Huguely turned to Yeardley Love's mother and sister and apologized for killing her.
Five gang members, including one who legally changed his name to Filthy Fuhrer, face a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole.
The U.S. mathematician's brother said the ruling brought "fairness," despite the judge deciding there was insufficient evidence to prove a hate crime.
Prosecutors said 12-year-old Thomas "T.J." Siderio was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot.
A fired Philadelphia police officer has been charged with murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy, who prosecutors said Monday was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot. Former Officer Edsaul Mendoza was charged in the shooting death of Thomas "T.J." Siderio on March 1. Joe Holden of CBS News Philly reports.
Beau Rothwell testified that he bludgeoned his wife to death during a heated argument over his affair with another woman.
The man admitted to pushing Scott Johnson off a Sydney clifftop in what prosecutors now call a hate crime, but police initially dismissed as a suicide.
A journalist finds herself in a game of cat and mouse with a skilled former attorney dogged by mayhem and suspicions of murder. Why do bad things happen to the men in Catherine Shelton's life? "48 Hours" contributor Jenna Jackson reports.
After a mother of two vanishes on Mother’s Day, bizarre clues emerge— a chipmunk alibi, a tranquilizer gun and a spy pen. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Larry Woodruffe was convicted of capital murder for the 2018 death of Jazmine Barnes.
Many other notorious cases have gone unsolved — at least in the public's mind — for years or even decades:
Members of the jury also became emotional as they listened to the testimony.
Three Florida correctional officers were arrested Thursday and charged with murder in the fatal beating of a prisoner, officials said. After the inmate threw urine on an officer, they handcuffed him and a beating followed, authorities said. CBS Miami reports.
"The inmate was beaten so badly he had to be carried to the transport van," the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said.
James learned he was a free man on Tuesday night, and Wednesday morning he walked out of prison. That night, he said, he thought to himself: "The war, the fight, the battle, it's pretty much over."
The 33-count indictment includes charges for two murders, six attempted murders, drug and gun related charges as well as racketeering offenses.
Melissa Tremblay was found stabbed to death in a freight yard on September 12, 1988, in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Peters was found dead in Wisconsin on Monday after her family had reported her missing the day before.
Marvin McClendon, a 74-year-old retired correction officer, was arrested in the 1988 death of 11-year-old Melissa Tremblay. McClendon was taken into custody in Alabama for the murder that took place in Massachusetts. CBS Boston's Beth Germano reports.
A wrongful death lawsuit brought by Love's mother seeks to hold Huguely civilly liable for her daughter's 2010 death.
Thomas Davis Cox is being held on a $1 million cash bond after being indicted on 16 counts in the cases.
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Hurricane Helene killed dozens of people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
The ruling means abortions will be permitted until later in pregnancies.
Most voters say they plan to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance Tuesday night, which will be moderated by CBS News.
The Democratic National Committee will once again be putting projections on a Trump Tower about the Trump-Vance ticket ahead of the vice presidential debate.
Japan's parliament formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country's prime minister to replace Fumio Kishida, whose administration was rocked by scandals.
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Two explosive devices were discovered at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday and Monday, prompting partial evacuations, the police said.
Thousands of dockworkers at more than a dozen ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coasts are poised to walk off the job on Tuesday.
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Thousands of dockworkers at more than a dozen ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coasts are poised to walk off the job on Tuesday.
As Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation. Here are the economic issues to listen for at the debate.
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
The Democratic National Committee will once again be putting projections on a Trump Tower about the Trump-Vance ticket ahead of the vice presidential debate.
As Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation. Here are the economic issues to listen for at the debate.
The ruling means abortions in Georgia will be permitted to take place up to around 22 weeks, instead of a much earlier limit.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
The vast majority of hospice patients choose to receive care at home, like 98-year-old Joan Prum of Connecticut — and former President Jimmy Carter.
Hurricane Helene's massive rains and flooding is a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
A bus carrying young students with their teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok on Tuesday and more than 20 of those on board were feared dead, officials and rescuers said.
Japan's parliament formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country's prime minister to replace Fumio Kishida, whose administration was rocked by scandals.
Dads are on duty at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where a pair of flamingo foster parents are raising a chick together.
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
Singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson died on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at age 88. In this "Sunday Morning" interview originally broadcast on February 5, 2006, Kristofferson talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about his remarkable road to fame – from writing a hit for Johnny Cash, to first hearing a recording of Janis Joplin singing his song "Me and Bobby McGee" after her death, to sharing a bathtub with Barbra Streisand in "A Star Is Born.
After surviving a 1990 bus crash that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated over $42 million to paralysis research.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "The Message," and about the banning of his work in South Carolina.
After surviving a tour bus crash in 1990 that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research. The Grammy-winning icon shares her passion for finding a cure.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her "Stay Curious" book series.
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.
With the rapid spread of AI-generated deepfakes, experts are sounding the alarm about their influence on society and elections. Laurie Segall, founder of Mostly Human Media, shares tips on how to spot what's real and what's not.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who allegedly plotted an assassination attempt in Florida against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to five counts against him Monday. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest after Routh's court appearance.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
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.
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.
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?
Masdar City is driving Abu Dhabi's Falcon Economy and sustainable future. As a free zone and real estate developer, the City is a global hub for innovation, attracting industry leaders in energy, life sciences, agri-tech, space tech, mobility, and AI.
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority leads the way for the city’s future with a focus on sustainable, human-centric development, enhancing quality of life while preserving the cultural and historical heritage of the ancient city.
He's already the oldest former president in the U.S. but tomorrow, Jimmy Carter will make more history when he turns 100. For the last 19 months, the 39th president has been in home hospice care. In "Eye on America," Dr. Jon LaPook examines how home hospice is evolving to serve America's growing elderly population.
A dockworker strike is threatening America's Atlantic ports, and if you're looking for a safe harbor, there may not be one. If the walkout goes on for more than a few days, consumers could start feeling the impact. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Moody's Analytics predicts Hurricane Helene will cause $15 to $26 billion in property damage alone, and AccuWeather estimates the total damage and economic loss could cost up to $110 billion. These figures would make Helene one of the most expensive storms in the country's history. Mark Friedlander, spokesperson for the Insurance Information Institute, joins CBS News to explain how the natural disaster will impact home insurance prices.