Cyntoia Brown-Long on redemption and life after prison
Cyntoia Brown-Long sat down with CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers for a sweeping interview on redemption and life after prison.
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Felicity Huffman reports to prison to begin 14-day sentence
Felicity Huffman reported to the federal prison in Dublin, California, her representative said
California bans private prisons and detention centers
The state will completely phase out for-profit, private prisons or civil detention centers by 2028
Judge defends hugging Amber Guyger
Dallas judge Tammy Kemp is defending her decision to hug former police officer Amber Guyger after she was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of neighbor Botham Jean. Kemp says her faith guided her actions. Cassandra Jaramillo, a public safety and police department reporter for the Dallas Morning News, joined CBSN to discuss.
Discussing forgiveness and racial justice
As former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering her neighbor, Botham Jean, she found compassion from an unlikely source — Jean's brother. Errin Haines, a national writer on race and ethnicity for The Associated Press, wrote about that moment and joins CBSN to discuss how it's being received given the legacy of racial violence in America.
Former assistant to Harvey Weinstein comes forward with allegation
She said Weinstein told her "he liked Chinese girls ... because they were discreet" hours before the alleged assault
Chicago chef teaches inmates to make pizza
Chicago chef Bruno Abate is on a mission to change lives one slice at a time. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Second whistleblower comes forward to support impeachment inquiry; Chicago chef teaches inmates how to make artisinal pizza
The perils of private prison health care - Preview
In this CBSN Originals, we look at the unintended consequences of using private correctional health care companies to administer care to our nation’s prisoners.
Mentally ill inmates are dying. Are private health care companies to blame?
Critics say an increase in prison suicides is tied to a reliance on isolation and inadequate mental health services
Investigations continue after Guyger trial
The Amber Guyger murder trial may be over, but the investigations continue. During the trial, the Dallas Police Department was accused of misconduct during the Botham Jean murder investigation. A surveillance video entered into evidence shows Sgt. Mike Mata lean into the patrol car that Guyger was sitting in, and tell another officer to turn off the dash cam. Prosecutors allege he was trying to protect Guyger and hide evidence.
Amber Guyger sentenced to 10 years
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for killing her neighbor Botham Jean in his apartment, which she said she mistook for her own unit. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
"Making a Murderer" subject filing for clemency after 13 years in prison
"This is his best shot, and the moment is now," his attorney said
Former Dallas cop found guilty of murder
The white former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering her black neighbor in his own home could spend the rest of her life in prison. The jury deliberated for less than seven hours before finding Amber Guyger guilty of murder, for shooting and killing Botham Jean last year. The case is now in the sentencing phase and jurors are hearing more evidence, including racially insensitive text messages Guyger shared. Omar Villafranca reports.
10/2: CBSN AM
Sentencing phase continues for Amber Guyger; Texas woman skips wedding due to higher medical bill
All 4 inmates who escaped from Gallia County Jail in Ohio captured
Gallia County Sheriff said inmates had assistance in their escape from Ohio jail from at least one person on the outside
3 of 4 escaped inmates captured in NC
Law enforcement captured three of four inmates who escaped from an Ohio prison Sunday. The men were taken into custody in the Raleigh area overnight. They escaped from the Gallia County jail in the southern part of Ohio early Sunday morning. One inmate is still at large. Tom Hanson reports.
Is jailed Saudi activist being tortured?
Prominent Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul has been held in a Saudi prison for more than a year. Norah O'Donnell asks MBS about claims by al-Hathloul's family that she has been tortured.
Bill Cosby owes $2.75 million in legal fees after losing dispute
A judge sided with a Los Angeles firm that rejected the 82-year-old's claim that the bill was "egregious"
After 3 decades, police believe they found infamous serial killer
Police said the man's DNA matches samples taken from evidence collected from some of the crime scenes
Woman who paid R. Kelly's $100K bond wants it back. A judge said no.
Valencia Love said when she bailed R. Kelly out of jail, she didn't know investigators were looking to into other allegations against him
American inside Syrian prison says he was recruited to ISIS online
Inside a high-security prison in Syria, CBS News met a 22-year-old man from Minneapolis
Weinstein's lawyer on #MeToo and the "difference between sins and crimes"
Harvey Weinstein's attorney, Donna Rotunno, is a former prosecutor who has built her reputation on defending men accused of sexual assault and rape
Some Syrian prisoners say they're American
ISIS lost its last territory in Syria in March, but the group remains a terror threat. The reclusive leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, called for his followers to carry out attacks, and demanded the release of ISIS prisoners. President Trump has called on European countries to take their nationals who joined ISIS home from Syria – but in a Syrian prison holding alleged ISIS fighters, CBS News encountered prisoners who said they’re American. Holly Williams reports.
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 2 weeks in jail
Emmy Award-winning actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in jail for her role in the college admissions scandal. Huffman pleaded guilty to fraud in May for paying $15,000 to boost her daughter's SAT scores. She is the first of the 34 parents charged in the scandal to be sentenced. Rikki Klieman has more.
Mass deportation could cost billions
Bankrolling mass deportation would not only be costly — it would require a lot more manpower.
Donald Trump's rally draws apparent sellout crowd to MSG
Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.
DNC projects message tying Trump to Hitler on MSG during rally
Sunday marks the first time the DNC is projecting counterprogramming onto a building while Trump will be inside it, but it's far from the first time Democrats have deployed the technique.
Harris-Trump poll has closer look inside gender gap as Trump, Harris draw even
Just over a week out from the 2024 election, a CBS News poll finds the Trump-Harris race is essentially tied nationally and across the battleground states.
McDonald's to start selling Quarter Pounders again due to E. coli test results
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Bad Bunny endorses Harris; Trump rally sparks controversy
With nine days until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
How Russia's economy grows despite thousands of Ukraine war sanctions
Russia's economy is predicted to grow over 3% this year, more than the U.S. and Europe, despite being subjected to Western sanctions for more than two years.
Egypt proposes 2-day cease-fire in Gaza
Egypt's proposal comes as Israel's spy chief travels to Doha for talks with CIA Director William Burns and the Qatari prime minister.
11-year-old stuns pharmacist at shuttering Weston Walgreens with gift
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
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Bad Bunny endorses Harris, Trump rally sparks controversy
With nine days until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Donald Trump's rally apparently reaches capacity at MSG
Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.
Indiana Fever fire head coach, becoming 6th WNBA team to make a change
The Indiana Fever is the sixth WNBA team to make a coaching change this offseason.
Pennsylvania's top election official says litigation showed 2020 "elections were accurate"
Pennsylvania's top election official said Sunday that the commonwealth's 2020 elections were "accurate," while addressing allegations of voter fraud this cycle.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 27, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. JD Vance and former Rep. Liz Cheney join Margaret Brennan.
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McDonald's to start selling Quarter Pounders again due to E. coli test results
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Musk says people accusing Trump of endangering democracy are the real danger
At a town hall in Pennsylvania, tech mogul Elon Musk played down the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
AI helps organization send poorest households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000
AI helps philanthropic organization GiveAway provide neediest families direct cash payments, fast.
Washington Post won't endorse presidential candidate, sparking outrage
The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.
Here's how much tickets cost for the 2024 World Series
Here's how much it will cost you just to get into the stadium in what's expected to be the most expensive World Series ever.
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Bad Bunny endorses Harris, Trump rally sparks controversy
With nine days until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Donald Trump's rally apparently reaches capacity at MSG
Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.
DNC projects message tying Trump to Hitler on MSG during rally
Sunday marks the first time the DNC is projecting counterprogramming onto a building while Trump will be inside it, but it's far from the first time Democrats have deployed the technique.
Pennsylvania's top election official says litigation showed 2020 "elections were accurate"
Pennsylvania's top election official said Sunday that the commonwealth's 2020 elections were "accurate," while addressing allegations of voter fraud this cycle.
Former Rep. Liz Cheney urges women to "vote your conscience"
"You should do what you think is right," former Rep. Liz Cheney told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
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McDonald's to start selling Quarter Pounders again due to E. coli test results
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
McDonald's beef patties test negative for E. coli in Colorado
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illness.
Politics is now more important for daters. A relationship expert shares tips.
Here's how to bring up the topic productively, according to a relationship expert.
She was in pain for years. A rare condition was to blame.
Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.
McDonald's E.coli outbreak expands
The deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder hamburgers has infected at least 75 people in 13 states. One person in Colorado has died. The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed.
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Pompeii archaeologists uncover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes
Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered an ancient tiny home filled with elaborate artwork that has remained largely intact for thousands of years.
Egypt's president says it has proposed 2-day cease-fire in Gaza
Egypt's proposal comes as Israel's spy chief travels to Doha for talks with CIA Director William Burns and the Qatari prime minister.
Transcript: "Face the Nation" excerpt of Norah O'Donnell interview with Vice President Kamala Harris
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Former Bolivian president Morales claims he survived assassination attempt
Former President Evo Morales of Bolivia claims he survived an assassination attempt after unidentified men opened fire on his car.
Truck slammed into bus stop near Tel Aviv killing 1, injuring dozens
The circumstances of the crash remain unknown; however, Asi Aharoni, an Israeli police spokesperson, told reporters that authorities are treating it as a terror attack.
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Timothée Chalamet surprises crowd at NYC look-alike contest
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during more than half a century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game – and for the city of his birth. He talks with "60 Minutes" correspondent Jon Wertheim about his love for baseball, and how it has manifested in his adjacent careers as actor, commercial pitchman, and TV talk show guest.
Stevie Nicks on "The Lighthouse," her rallying cry for women's rights
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Stevie Nicks on speaking out
Stevie Nicks became a superstar as lead singer and songwriter for the '70s band Fleetwood Mac, and a platinum-selling solo artist. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about composing her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something" following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. She also discusses the loss of her bandmate Christine McVie in 2022, and how she continues to pay tribute to her.
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Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers
Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.
Young designers push for new emojis with Black, mixed-race hairstyles
A community-based group of young designers in London has big plans to expand the world of emojis, to reflect their own styles, and to quash "texturism."
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.
"Mornings Memory": Google leads to friendship
Have you ever heard of the term, "Googleganger?" It's when you and a person you search on Google share the same name. A CBS report from 2007 shows how it one time led to an unlikely friendship.
Why flip phones are making a comeback
Major phone companies say some Americans want to ditch their smartphones in favor of so-called dumb phones. Some cell phone makers have even come up with new models of the iconic flip and brick phones to help those who want a simpler lifestyle.
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Why U.S. is seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking a closer look at these records and how climate change is heating up trick or treating.
How climate voters could impact 2024 election
Environmental activists are working in battleground states to energize climate-focused voters ahead of Election Day. CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate Tracy Wholf has more.
Stark U.N. emissions report on climate change
A new report from the United Nations says the world is way off target when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the worst threats of climate change. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
Report: Coral reef bleaching event largest ever
New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scientists ringing alarm bells about the health of the world's oceans. Seventy-seven percent of the world's coral reefs have experienced "bleaching-level heat stress" over the last 22 months. Derek Manzello, coordinator of NOAA's Coral Reef Watch program, joins CBS News to dive deeper into the research.
Erosion take toll on North Carolina's Outer Banks
Rising sea levels and more intense storms driven by climate change are making it difficult for the residents who live on North Carolina's Outer Banks, a series of barrier islands. In the last four years, the Atlantic has toppled 10 homes on Hatteras Island as officials are searching for new ways to adapt. David Schechter has more.
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A woman is fatally shot in her bathroom. Who pulled the trigger?
After Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig was found dead in her bathroom, her friend Matthew Ecker told investigators she shot herself. But evidence at the scene left detectives with some big questions about how Pennig died.
Thieves made off with 48,000 pounds of award-winning cheddar
A con artist posing as a wholesale distributor for a major French retailer had made off with $390,000 worth of cheese.
Attack on an Iranian police convoy kills at least 10 officers
The attack on an Iranian police convoy in the country's restive southern province of Sistan and Baluchestan killed at least 10 officers, authorities said.
Pennsylvania cold case podcast
Sixty-two years ago this week, 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty was murdered inside a Catholic church, steps from her home in Bristol, a suburb of Philadelphia. Despite efforts of investigators, her killer has never been found. Now, the case is getting attention thanks to a new podcast.
Tracking the hours before a young woman became a murder victim
Alex Pennig, 32, was shot dead in her St. Paul, Minnesota, apartment. Detectives used surveillance footage to piece together her final moments.
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SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Space station crew gets medical evaluation after record 235-day mission
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.
4 large asteroids, including 1 the size of a skyscraper, speed past Earth
Four huge asteroids — and a fifth that's much smaller — are passing Earth on Thursday in their closest approaches to the planet ever recorded.
Four space station crew members head for Friday return to Earth
Spending a month longer than planned aboard the ISS, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are finally headed home.
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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?
Donald Sutherland
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."
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10/27: The Takeout: Chris Moody and David Becker
Journalist Chris Moody joins "The Takeout" to discuss how the people of western North Carolina have rallied together in the aftermath of Helene and dispel misinformation about federal and local response to the storm. Later, CBS News contributor David Becker joins to discuss the work election officials are doing to help those affected by the storms cast their early ballots. Becker also breaks down each battleground state's ability to quickly count and report 2024 election results.
Possible breakthrough in shingles treatment
Shingles can be debilitating and even cause permanent vision loss. But a new treatment plan may be able to provide relief for those who have suffered vision loss as a result of the virus. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Students and parents bike to school together
Only 11% of students in the U.S. still bike to school. But in some cities, parents and their kids are skipping the bus and forming a caravan to bike to school together. Itay Hod has the story.
1 killed when truck crashes into Israel bus stop
One person was killed and at least 30 others were hurt when a truck crashed into a bus stop in Tel Aviv. The driver, an Arab-Israeli citizen, was shot and killed and officials say they are investigating the crash as a possible terrorist attack. Ramy Inocencio reports.
How border towns view the immigration debate
The southern border has become a key issue in the 2024 election. Omar Villafranca traveled 1,700 miles along the U.S.-Mexico border to see how people closest to the issue view the debate.