Lawyer: Hole in wall burglary was "crime of stupidity"
Sammy Buskirk's lawyer said he's not sure how anyone could get away with a crime so obvious
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Are Pennsylvania's unbound delegates likely to back Donald Trump?
The 54 delegates who can vote for whomever they want at the GOP convention talked to CBS News about their picks for the nomination
3 Franciscan friars to stand trial in sex abuse case
Friars must stand trial on charges linked to their role in supervising a religious brother accused of molesting more than 100 children
2016 primaries: The final two months, by the numbers
After another good night for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, do their rivals still have the time and space to catch up? We break down the numbers
Clinton and Trump win big in Northeast primaries
What the exit polling said about how Clinton and Trump dominated the Northeast primaries
Clinton won four of the five states that voted Tuesday, picking up primary wins in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Delaware
Clinton won four of the five states that voted Tuesday, picking up primary wins in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Delaware. Bernie Sanders was victorious in Rhode Island, but Clinton's victories moved her much closer to securing the Democrat nomination.
Democrat presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton added at least three more states to her win column Tuesday night
Democrat presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton added at least three more states to her win column Tuesday night. She beat Senator Bernie Sanders in the Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware state primaries. Sanders won Rhode Island and Connecticut was still counting Tuesday night.
Hillary Clinton could lose several states Tuesday night and still end up with close to 90 percent of the delegates she needs to clinch the nomination
Hillary Clinton could lose several states Tuesday night and still end up with close to 90 percent of the delegates she needs to clinch the nomination. That has led some to wonder -- what is the end game for Bernie Sanders? Nancy Cordes reports.
It was a clean sweep for Republican front-runner Donald Trump on Tuesday
It was a clean sweep for Republican front-runner Donald Trump on Tuesday. He won big in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Connnecticut and Rhode Island. Major Garrett reports.
John Dickerson, CBS News political director and host of "Face the Nation,"
John Dickerson, CBS News political director and host of "Face the Nation," discusses what comes next for the candidates after Tuesday night's primary contests.
The last two standing Democratic presidential candidates are competing for 384 delegates in Tuesday's five primaries
The last two standing Democratic presidential candidates are competing for 384 delegates in Tuesday's five primaries. A Clinton sweep would be a huge blow to the Sanders campaign, but she would still be a few delegates short of securing the nomination. Nancy Cordes reports.
Republican front-runner Donald Trump is the favorite to take home wins in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland
Republican front-runner Donald Trump is the favorite to take home wins in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. But even a clean sweep for Trump doesn't mean the John Kasich and Ted Cruz campaigns will flatline. Major Garrett reports.
Dangerous storms are threatening the Southern Plains, Midwest and Northeast
Dangerous storms are threatening the Southern Plains, Midwest and Northeast. The severe weather system has dumped hail in Missouri, while farther south conditions are ripe for a tornado outbreak. CBS Boston's Eric Fisher has the forecast.
Hail is hammering the Midwest while Americans living in the Southern Plains have been told to prep for possible tornado touchdowns
Hail is hammering the Midwest while Americans living in the Southern Plains have been told to prep for possible tornado touchdowns. David Begnaud is live in Wichita, Kansas, which is on alert for destructive weather.
Live updates: Clinton wins four states; Sanders wins one
With five states voting on Tuesday, the former secretary of state wins Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and Connecticut, while Sanders picked up Rhode Island
Tuesday's Northeastern primaries: Where to find all the results
Follow the results and exit polling data live as they come in across the Northeast
Live updates: Donald Trump easily sweeps Northeastern primaries
The Republican front-runner dominated the primaries in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware
Drug overdose deaths have increased 70-fold in these places
A new study reveals the specific areas where drug overdose deaths are soaring -- and they're not necessarily the areas you might expect
Voters in five states head to the polls as unlikely competitors team up and front-runners try to clinch the nominations once and for all
Voters in five states head to the polls as unlikely competitors team up and front-runners try to clinch the nominations once and for all.
Regardless of today's primary outcomes, Sanders still "in this race to win"
Sanders tells CBS News he's not entertaining the possibility that he might be all but mathematically eliminated from contention after Tuesday
School bus driver asked boy to move downed power line, cops say
The 11-year-old was burned but not seriously injured by downed power line; school bus driver say that she "never intended to hurt anyone"
Clinton eyes big prize in Pennsylvania
Primaries Tuesday could help Clinton extend delegate lead in a major way
Polls in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware show presidential Hillary Clinton as the favorite in Tuesday's primaries
Polls in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware show presidential Hillary Clinton as the favorite in Tuesday's primaries. Senator Bernie Sanders is running out of chances to close the delegate gap; but he isn't giving up. Nancy Cordes reports
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto weighs in on the frontrunners’ growing "inevitability." On the GOP side, more than half of Cruz's voters think Trump is likely to be the nominee
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto weighs in on the frontrunners’ growing "inevitability." On the GOP side, more than half of Cruz's voters think Trump is likely to be the nominee. With Trump and Clinton leading polls in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the question becomes, will the winners keep winning?
Sanders still in race despite new poll numbers
In a fundraising pitch he claims that "we still have a path to the nomination," though he'd have to win 60 percent of pledged delegates in remaining states
Who won the VP debate? Here's what debate watchers said in CBS News poll
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Key takeaways from the major special counsel filing in Trump's 2020 election case
Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed an expansive new filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
Biden visits Carolinas to survey Hurricane Helene damage
President Biden went to North and South Carolina on Wednesday, taking an aerial tour of widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene and meeting with emergency responders.
8 Israeli soldiers killed in "intense fighting" with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel says troops carrying out cross-border raids in Lebanon are engaged in "intense fighting" with Hezbollah militants.
How replica guns are getting Americans killed
Sales of BB and pellet guns that look like real firearms are rising, but their similarity to firearms has led to dozens of police shootings.
Bank of America customers report outage, with some seeing $0 balances
Bank of America customers are reporting problems accessing their online accounts, according to DownDetector.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News fact checked the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
Gov. Tim Walz says son Gus witnessed shooting at St. Paul rec center
Gov. Tim Walz during the Vice Presidential debate on Tuesday night revealed that his teenage son Gus had witnessed a shooting at a community center in St. Paul last year.
Condom use is declining among younger generations. Here's why.
Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.
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How replica guns are getting Americans killed
Sales of BB and pellet guns that look like real firearms are rising, but their similarity to firearms has led to dozens of police shootings.
Words the VP candidates used most often during the debate
CBS News analyzed the words Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio used most often during their debate Tuesday.
Maui wildfire erupted from brushfire believed to be extinguished, investigation finds
The wildfire on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire caused by downed power lines that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials said Wednesday.
FDA weighing approval of first new sunscreen ingredient in decades
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
Key takeaways from the major special counsel filing in Trump's 2020 election case
Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed an expansive new filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
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Bank of America customers report outage, with some seeing $0 balances
Bank of America customers are reporting problems accessing their online accounts, according to DownDetector.
Vance says immigration is causing a housing crunch. Here's what to know.
In Tuesday's vice presidential debate, Sen. JD Vance claimed that housing in the U.S. "is totally unaffordable" due to immigrants. Here's what to know.
Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
End of student loans grace period a potentially perilous time for borrowers
The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended Sept. 30. The "on-ramp" period helped borrowers struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score.
Harris defends position of blocking Nippon's purchase of U.S. Steel
Vice President Kamala Harris reinforced her stance that Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel should remain domestically owned.
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VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News VP debate poll shows voter reactions to Vance-Walz showdown
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Watch JD Vance's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Americans "need a new direction" as he closed out the only VP debate before the November election.
Watch Tim Walz's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' coalition of supporters, praising her for bringing "joy" to politics.
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FDA weighing approval of first new sunscreen ingredient in decades
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
Condom use is declining among younger generations. Here's why.
Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.
What to know about Marburg virus as Ebola-like outbreak spreads in Rwanda
Rwanda declared an outbreak of the highly contagious Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.
Hurricanes indirectly cause deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm, study finds
New research suggests tropical cyclones, both hurricanes and tropical storms, drive thousands of deaths for years after a storm passes.
Benefit trend: Employers opt to give workers an allowance for health coverage
Employers are eyeing a health reimbursement arrangement in which they make tax-preferred contributions to employees to use to buy coverage on the individual market.
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What to know about Marburg virus as Ebola-like outbreak spreads in Rwanda
Rwanda declared an outbreak of the highly contagious Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.
Former U.K. leader says in book that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says in his memoir that he "had known for a year or more" that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer.
U.S. bomb from WWII explodes at airport in Japan; 80 flights canceled
A number of unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. military during World War II have been unearthed in the area, officials said.
Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos
The World Health Organization says there have been increasing reports of deadly outbreaks among mammals caused by influenza viruses, including H5N1.
Israel's Netanyahu vows to retaliate for Iranian missile attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate for Iran's missile attack, saying Tehran will "pay for it."
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"Mornings Memory:" The launch of "Big Brother"
On this "Mornings Memory," "Big Brother" premiered, changing the reality TV landscape forever. Eddie McGee and two runners-up share how the show impacted their lives.
Former U.K. leader says in book that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says in his memoir that he "had known for a year or more" that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer.
Frank Fritz, star of "American Pickers," dies at 60
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos, "Roots" and "Good Times" actor, dies at 84
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Weezer reflect on 30 years of "The Blue Album"
Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson, the two remaining original members, revisited their 1994 debut album as part of their "Voyage to the Blue Planet" tour.
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Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
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.
Sony PlayStation Network outage throws gamers into hourslong disarray
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
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Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
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.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
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.
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Eric Adams could face more charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams could face more charges against him after pleading not guilty to five federal counts. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has more on the possibility of expanded charges or more people being charged in connection to Adams' case.
Video of judge being shot to death shown at court hearing
Video played in court that showed the moment a Kentucky judge was fatally shot in his chambers by a former sheriff charged in his murder.
Coast Guard seizes $4.3 million of cocaine from boat near Puerto Rico
Coast Guard crew members found 142 "brick-sized packages" that tested positive for cocaine inside a small boat.
MS-13 associate dubbed "La Diablita" sentenced to 50 years in prison
The woman convicted of luring five young men into a Long Island park where they were attacked by MS-13 gang members was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday.
DNA found in truck leads to suspect in girl's 1995 abduction
Modern forensic tests helped identify a suspect in the abduction of Morgan Nick, a 6-year-old who disappeared in Arkansas in 1995.
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Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission
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.
Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
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Summer music heats up 2024
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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.
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Highlights from JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate
Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced off in their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. Here are the highlights and analysis.
Replica guns create challenges for police
Since 2014, at least 320 people have been shot and killed by police while holding replica guns, and of those at least 19 were children. Police say that many replica guns look so real that officers are unable to distinguish them from regular firearms. And even though many states are trying to keep realistic replica guns out of kids' hands, there's evidence that manufacturers have been marketing directly to them for years. Anna Werner explains.
Vance, Walz hit campaign trail after VP debate
One day after they faced off in the vice presidential debate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were back on the campaign trail Wednesday. A new CBS News poll found that viewers saw the debate as a pretty even matchup. Robert Costa has the latest.
Israel plans to retaliate to Iran missile attack
After Iran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel Tuesday --nearly all of them intercepted by Israel's missile defense systems and the help of U.S. destroyers based in the Eastern Mediterranean-- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that Israel will respond. The Israeli military also said Wednesday that eight of its soldiers were killed in fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Chris Livesay reports from Tel Aviv, and Imtiaz Tyab reports from Beirut.
Biden surveys Helene destruction in the Carolinas
President Biden traveled to the Carolinas Wednesday to view the scope of the devastation firsthand from Hurricane Helene. At least 180 deaths have been attributed to the storm across six states. Skyler Henry reports from Asheville, North Carolina.