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Inside al Qaeda: Living and working with terrorists; Reforming solitary confinement at infamous California prison; then, billionaire Koch brother's crusade against counterfeit wine.
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Inside al Qaeda: Living and working with terrorists; Reforming solitary confinement at infamous California prison; then, billionaire Koch brother's crusade against counterfeit wine.
Just a week after the State of the Union, President Obama is renewing his efforts to close the detainment camp at Guantanamo Bay. CBS News State Department correspondent Margaret Brennan explains the GOP pushback on the issue, and the likelihood of the dention center shutting down for good.
The new year could finally bring feedom for three Al Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt. Baher Mohamed, Mohamed Fahmy and Peter Greste were convicted of supporting the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and spreading "false" news. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
41-year-old Stacey Addison was freed from jail in the Southeast Asian country after an ordeal in September where she shared a taxi with a stranger who was carrying drugs. The news of her release has come as a relief to her mother, who has been dedicated to securing her daughter's freedom. Debroa Patta reports from London.
Proposition 47, a ballot measure approved by California voters, is transforming the state’s justice system. Crimes that were previously classified as felonies are now misdemeanors, and thousands in jail will be eligible for release. John Blackstone reports.
Accused in his wife’s resort death, former "Survivor" producer Bruce Beresford-Redman takes a camera behind bars and reveals his struggle to survive in a Mexican prison. “48 Hours” correspondent Troy Roberts previews this week’s all-new episode, “Prison Diaries.”
A Maryland Department of Corrections employee is suspended with pay after a murder suspect was mistakenly released from prison. And, as WJZ's Mike Hellgren reports, the suspect is still on the loose.
The international track star will swap the glory of the Olympics for a tiny cell in a maximum security prison in Pretoria. Pistorious could serve as little as ten months in prison, the rest under house arrest, according to South African law. Debora Patta reports.
A recently posted video of a New York man kicking a stray cat has stirred debate over animal abuse and the U.S. justice system. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman sorts out the controversy.
This video was made by Maximo Altez, Joran van der Sloot's lawyer, who is very close to both van der Sloot and his wife Leydi Figueroa. He gave the video to CBS News saying he knows Joran is a happy father.
T.J. Lane escaped along with two other inmates from a prison in Lima, Ohio. Lane pleaded guilty in 2013 for the shooting of three students at Chardon High School. Marlie Hall reports.
Half-brothers Leon Brown and Henry McCollum were convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. After new DNA evidence suggested the crime may have been committed by another man, a judge threw out their convictions. Michelle Miller reports.
Thirty-two inmates escaped from a Nashville youth detention center Monday night. Most of the facility’s residents have at least three felony convictions. A number of teens remain on the loose. Mark Strassmann reports.
After a sledding accident killed 17-year-old Susie Mettler, her family set out on a mission to keep Susie's memory alive through her love of animals. WOIO's Blake Chenault reports on a puppy bearing her name trained by prison inmates to help children with disabilities.
Theodore Wafer faces life in prison after being convicted of murdering a woman on his porch in the Detroit area last year. Wafer claimed the shooting was in self-defense. Maurice DuBois reports.
For decades, art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi made millions in a scam that eventually led him to a six-year prison sentence and lawsuits totaling $27 million. Bob Simon reports on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
More information is emerging about the man who was arrested for a deadly shooting at the Jewish Museum in Brussels. It is believed that he converted to radical Islam during a stint in a French prison and later spent time in Syria. Holly Williams reports.
A major figure in the computer hacking group Anonymous faces the possibility of spending more than 25 years in prison. Tim Stevens, editor at large for CNET, talks about the case with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
Reginald Adams, a New Orleans man wrongfully convicted of murder has been released from prison after 34 years. The Innocence Project New Orleans reached out to the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office last week after discovering a supplemental police report linking two other suspects, a weapon and stolen jewelry to the unsolved murder.
A clerical error caused Mike Anderson to never serve his 13-year prison sentence. After spending 10 months in jail, a Missouri judge released him from prison Monday. CBS News national correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
A Missouri man who was sent to prison 13 years after his robbery conviction due to a clerical error was set free, nine months after being locked up. The judge who released Mike Anderson said his behavior over the last 13 years has been exemplary. Dean Reynolds reports.
Pro-Russian mobs broke into Odessa's police station Sunday and freed dozens of people who were arrested during deadly clashes on Friday. Also, CBS News foreign correspondent Clarissa Ward reports on Luhansk, the latest in a string of places across eastern Ukraine that has fallen under the control of pro-Russian militants.
On May 4, 1932, the notorious mobster, long untouched by law enforcement, was moved into federal prison in Atlanta after finally being convicted of tax evasion. Charles Osgood reports.
Eight Air Force veterans who were interned at a prison camp in Switzerland during World War II received Prisoner of War Medals on Wednesday.
Nine months ago, Mike Anderson began serving a 13-year prison sentence for a crime that took place all the way back in 1999. CBS News' Dean Reynolds speaks with Anderson from prison about the delayed punishment.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, said he took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Games shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
As the Seahawks prepare to face the Patriots in the 2026 Super Bowl, here's what to know about Seattle's past appearances, wins and losses.
The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl once again in 2026, hoping to add another ring to their list of wins. Here's a look back at their appearances, losses, how many they've won, and more.
For over five centuries, Antwerp's diamond district has been the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Now, that legacy is under strain.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
Juan Guanipa, one of the closest allies of opposition powerhouse María Corina Machado, had been held at a detention facility since May 2025.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026. Dr. Gottlieb also sits on the boards of Pfizer and United Health Care.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some notable people who left us this week, including singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension.
Don Henley acknowledges the Eagles are "kind of a staple" as they sell out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere and cement their status with the best-selling album of all time.
Singer-songwriter Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' decades-long career, the larger than life legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey, and the emotional moment he saw Frey's son Deacon perform in his father's place. He also emphasizes the importance of connecting with fans, saying "music is medicine. And people need some medicine right now."
Fifty years ago, the Eagles released their first "Greatest Hits" album, which became the best-selling of all time. The legendary rock band still performs to sold-out crowds today. Don Henley talks to Tracy Smith.
Faith Salie breaks down why HBO's "Heated Rivalry" is setting the internet on fire with its story of a secret romance between rival pro hockey players.
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a third video on Saturday, pleading for their mother's return after she went missing last week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that election officials are "very concerned" about President Trump's push to "consolidate more power than the Constitution granted by seizing the mechanisms of elections."
Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Tony Gonzales, Center for Election Innovation and Research Executive Director David Becker, and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb join.
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who sits on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthcare, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the current measles outbreak could be a "long cycle, especially now that this has gotten embedded in political psyche in this country."
Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "administrative warrants work," amid controversy over immigration officials using them instead of warrants issued by a judge. He added that a judge "should not hold up everything we're seeing."
Two American freestyle skiers, Hunter Hess and Chris Lillis, acknowledged "mixed emotions" representing the U.S. at the Milano Cortina Olympics amid the heated political environment. The remarks have drawn criticism from the Trump administration and some Republicans.