James Rackover sentenced
James Rackover may now spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2016 murder of Joseph Comunale in his luxury Manhattan apartment.
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Sheriff hails "hero" who shot escapee
Sheriff Rick Clark of Pickens County, South Carolina, said a prison escapee was shot and killed by a local resident after the inmate kicked in the door to the woman's home.
Man accused of killing woman right after being freed from prison
David James Bohart arrested at a hotel on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of Marika L. Jones
2nd suspect reportedly emerges in murder of Whitey Bulger
Official says former Boston crime boss was transferred to USP Hazelton in West Virginia after causing problems at the prison in Florida
Whitey Bulger killed
A federal prison in West Virginia is on lockdown as the search continues for whoever killed notorious mobster Whitey Bulger. But early signs point to a career killer. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
Whitey Bulger's eyes reportedly almost gouged out in deadly attack
Notorious mob boss apparently severely beaten by one or more inmates before his death in prison, sources say
Whitey Bulger dies
The notorious Boston gangster White Bulger died in a West Virginia federal prison Tuesday, just hours after he was transferred there. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
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Trump in Pittsburgh as nation grieves victims of synagogue shooting; Husband and wife B-2 pilots retire after making history
Prosecutor: Man who raped deputy had attacked other women
Prosecutors say Brady Newman-Caddell is a predator who also raped a mother while her toddler was in bed with her
Decorated war vet gets 7 years in prison for buying "rare" gun in 1980s
Alfred Pick of Plano, Texas, bought M14 rifle at gun show in 1980s
American pastor freed
A Turkish court convicted American pastor Andrew Brunson of having links to terrorism, but allowed him to leave the country under intense pressure from the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
American pastor released from Turkish prison
Andrew Brunson has been released from prison in Turkey after two years and is heading home to the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined CBSN from Istanbul, Turkey with the latest.
One condemned inmate kills another in rare death row slaying
It was the first slaying of a death row inmate in California in more than 20 years, officials said
Kanye West explains 13th Amendment comment
Rapper West says amendment barring involuntary servitude creates "slavery in disguise" for prisoners
Prosecutor reflects on Bill Cosby conviction
A judge sentenced Bill Cosby to three to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home nearly 15 years ago. More than 60 women have accused Cosby of assaulting them. CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke with one of the prosecutors, Kristen Feden, who traveled to Toronto three years ago to interview Constand when the district attorney was considering re-opening the case. Early on in the investigation, she pressed the district attorney's office to charge Cosby and if not for her, the DA said his team would not have gotten the conviction.
Details revealed about Bill Cosby's prison cell
Under prison policy, he'll be allowed phone calls and visits and will get a chance to exercise
Cosby accuser: "You're not above the law"
Bill Cosby's accusers are among those applauding a Pennsylvania judge's decision to send him to prison. The actor and comedian was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004. He is the first major celebrity sent to prison in the Me Too era. More than 60 women have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct. One of the accusers, Victoria Valentino, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her reaction to the sentencing and what message it sends to survivors of abuse.
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years for 2004 sex assault
Judge rules Cosby is a "sexually violent predator" before 81-year-old comedian is sentenced for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004
Cosby sentenced to prison
Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2004. Cosby is now the first celebrity of the #MeToo era to be sent to prison. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
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Bill Cosby sentenced to prison time
Bill Cosby was taken from the coutroom in handcuffs today after being sentenced for a sexual assault conviction in Pennsylvania. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with insights on the case and CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports from the courthouse.
Cosby facing prison time
Bill Cosby will be sentenced Tuesday for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand 14 years ago. Cosby, who is 81, was facing 30 years in prison, but at a hearing Monday, the judge combined three counts into one. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing begins
Bill Cosby could face up to 30 years in prison for assault charges. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports from the courthouse, and then legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with a look at what factors will go into the judge's decision.
"48 Hours" full episode: Death by Text
Inside the groundbreaking trial of a crime of the digital age -- should a young woman go to prison for sending texts to a friend who took his own life? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.
Elizabeth Smart kidnapper Wanda Barzee released from prison
Wanda Barzee spent more than 15 years behind bars
Biden remark about Trump "garbage" rally angers GOP
Biden was responding to a joke made at a Trump rally by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, in which Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
Harris vows to "work with everyone;" Trump goes to PA as poll shows tie
Seven days before Election Day, former President Donald Trump is campaigning in Pennsylvania while Vice President Kamala Harris gives a closing argument for her campaign. I will work with everyone —Democrats, Republicans, and Independents—to help Americans who are working hard and still struggling to get ahead.
Harris speaks at Ellipse, offering "a different path" than Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at the same spot Trump inspired his supporters to march to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape sentenced to life term on state charges
The man who was convicted in the 2022 attack on the husband of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday following his state trial.
Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr.'s bids to have his name removed from Michigan and Wisconsin ballots
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his longshot presidential campaign in August and endorsed former President Donald Trump.
What to know after ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon
Two ballot boxes went up in flames early Monday morning in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, in incidents that authorities believe are connected.
Rural Georgia voters weigh in ahead of election as residents find common ground
Since 2000, rural voters have increasingly favored the Republican Party, but quiet support for Harris stirs in Metter, Georgia.
Air Force overpaid nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers for aircraft, IG report says
The dispensers were one of about a dozen spare parts for which Boeing overcharged the Air Force, according to the Pentagon inspector general report.
Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.
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Biden remark about Trump "garbage" rally angers GOP
Biden was responding to a joke made at a Trump rally by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, in which Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison
He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.
Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.
Harris speaks at Ellipse, offering "a different path" than Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at the same spot Trump inspired his supporters to march to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Air Force overpaid nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers for aircraft, IG report says
The dispensers were one of about a dozen spare parts for which Boeing overcharged the Air Force, according to the Pentagon inspector general report.
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Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy
Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.
Halloween costume chain Spirit bet on the pop-up model and won
Spirit Halloween's success as a seasonal pop-up retailer is leading it to make a foray into Christmas with 10 temporary stores.
DJT stock soars amid Donald Trump's rise in the betting markets
Trump Media's shares have soared with the former President Donald Trump's rise in the betting markets.
Dynacare baby powder recall expands recall due to asbestos concerns
Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.
Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's decision to end endorsements
Billionaire Jeff Bezos said not endorsing a presidential candidate was a "principled" and "right" decision.
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Biden remark about Trump "garbage" rally angers GOP
Biden was responding to a joke made at a Trump rally by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, in which Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison
He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.
Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.
Harris speaks at Ellipse, offering "a different path" than Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at the same spot Trump inspired his supporters to march to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Air Force overpaid nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers for aircraft, IG report says
The dispensers were one of about a dozen spare parts for which Boeing overcharged the Air Force, according to the Pentagon inspector general report.
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Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy
Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.
Dynacare baby powder recall expands recall due to asbestos concerns
Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.
Rare case of Lassa fever kills an Iowa resident. Here's what to know.
The middle-aged Iowa resident had recently returned from travel to West Africa, where it is believed they contracted the virus.
Maximizing your annual wellness checkup
As the year wraps up, it might be a good time to book that doctor's visit before deductibles reset. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares how to make each appointment with your physician truly count.
Organ donations drop after reports of man mistakenly declared dead
Transplant experts are seeing a spike in people revoking organ donor registrations after reports that organs were nearly retrieved from a Kentucky man mistakenly declared dead.
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Teen accused of killing 3 U.K. girls had al Qaeda manual, police say
A teen accused of killing three girls in England is charged with producing the poison ricin and faces a terror offense for having a jihadi training manual.
Israel's potential ban on Palestinian aid agency UNRWA raises concerns
UNRWA "really plays an irreplaceable role right now in Gaza, where they are on the front lines getting humanitarian assistance to the people that need it," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
Russia drill simulates "massive nuclear strike," Moscow says
Nuclear submarines test-fired ICBMs, while nuclear-capable bombers carried out practice launches of long-range cruise missiles, the defense ministry said.
Dozens jailed in drug smuggling mega-trial: "Your honor, I played, I lost."
The multinational cocaine and cannabis trafficking enterprise was busted after investigators cracked encrypted messaging apps.
Lebanon's Hezbollah names replacement for slain former leader
Naim Qassem is a founding member of Hezbollah and has been the party's deputy secretary general since the early 1990's.
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Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
"Mornings Memory": Taylor Swift interview
In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit Taylor Swift's 2014 interview with Gayle King, where she shared insights into her life and career just as her stardom skyrocketed.
Sindhu Vee on "The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh"
Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee stars in the new TV series about an Indian family navigating life and neighborhood drama in America. Vee joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her role.
Opera Philadelphia reaches new audiences
Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to explore this innovative strategy.
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.
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Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
Alleged China interference efforts: New details
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
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.
Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
Apple Intelligence rollout begins
Your iPhone could become a whole lot smarter Monday with the launch of Apple Intelligence, introducing a slew of AI features on eligible devices. CNET editor-at-large Bridget Carey joined CBS News to discuss the new features.
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The Climate Election: The economy, explained
The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study found that not limiting global temperature rise could cost $551 trillion, roughly 19 times the size of the entire U.S. economy.
Neil deGrasse Tyson shares cosmic journey
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share more his cosmic journey.
World "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.
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.
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Brazilian au pair charged in double homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter
Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday in what prosecutors say was an elaborate double-murder scheme to frame a man in the stabbing of Christine Banfield.
Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape sentenced to life term on state charges
The man who was convicted in the 2022 attack on the husband of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday following his state trial.
Dozens jailed in drug smuggling mega-trial: "Your honor, I played, I lost."
The multinational cocaine and cannabis trafficking enterprise was busted after investigators cracked encrypted messaging apps.
Officer accused in Andre Hill's murder takes stand: "I made a mistake"
Former Columbus officer Adam Coy said he rolled over Andre Hill's body, saw a pile of keys and realized there was no gun.
Search ongoing for suspect in ballot box fires
Police in Oregon have released new photos of a suspect's vehicle in connection with a fire at a ballot box in southern Portland. The investigation comes as federal officials raise new concerns about political violence as millions of Americans vote early. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga is covering the latest.
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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?
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
Harris struggles with Arab, Muslim voters
Vice President Kamala Harris is struggling to win the support of Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan. Four of them who voted for President Biden in 2020 explain why they will not vote for Harris on Election Day. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Dozens killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said dozens of Palestinians were killed or missing after an Israeli airstrike hit a building where displaced families were sheltering Tuesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Harris makes final appeal to voters at the Ellipse
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday gave her "closing argument" speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., a week before Election Day, the same park where former President Donald Trump spoke on Jan. 6, 2021, ahead of the Capitol insurrection. Meanwhile, Trump also held a rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Michelle Obama not at Atlanta hotel after shooting
Sources confirmed to CBS News that former first lady Michelle Obama was not at an Atlanta, Georgia, hotel at the time of a shooting there Tuesday afternoon. She is in the state for a rally to mobilize voters for Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.