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Michael Skakel walked out of court a free man after being released on $1.2 million bail. The nephew of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Skakel was convicted in the 1975 murder of neighbor Martha Moxley, but a judge threw out the conviction and granted him a new trial. Troy Roberts reports.
The man imprisoned for assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy was hospitalized Saturday morning after he was stabbed by a fellow inmate. Sirhan Sirhan is serving life in prison for the 1968 assassination, which occurred after Kennedy declared victory in the California democratic presidential primary. Officials said he was attacked Friday at a correctional facility near San Diego, and that he is in stable condition.
A granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and her 8-year-old son are missing. Crews are searching Chesapeake Bay for 40-year-old Maeve Kennedy McKean and her son Gideon, who were last seen in a canoe. Natalie Brand reports from Washington.
The body of his mother, Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean, was recovered two days earlier.
A dive and rescue team found McKean's body in 25 feet of water, approximately 2.5 miles south of her mother's house in Shady Side, Maryland.
The 38-year-old Kennedy scion is challenging Senator Ed Markey
"Saoirse's sincere account of her depression is a powerful reminder of how so many people suffer alone and feel isolated," Kennedy wrote
Saoirse Kennedy Hill was found dead at the family compound on Cape Cod, Massachusetts
On June 8th, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy's body was carried by train from New York City to Washington D.C. Photographer Paul Fusco, who was on board and took more than1,000 photos, is now 87 years old. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Fifty years ago this week, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated moments after winning the California Democratic presidential primary. Following his funeral in New York, Kennedy’s body was carried by train to Washington, D.C. Along the way, thousands of mourners lined the tracks to pay their final respects. That train trip is enshrined in the memories of those who witnessed it and is the subject of a special photo exhibit on display now in New York. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Americans are marking this week's 50th anniversary of the death of Robert F. Kennedy. The senator and presidential candidate was assassinated minutes after winning California's 1968 Democratic primary. His son, Robert Kennedy Jr., visited his father's gravesite Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery. The younger Kennedy spoke with Michelle Miller about his father's legacy and why he thinks his father "would be disappointed" by today's political landscape.
Giuliani: Kim Jong Un 'begged' for summit; A look at Robert F. Kennedy's final ride
Fifty years ago today Robert F. Kennedy was shot and killed moments after winning California's Democratic primary. Historian Doug Wead joins CBSN to remember the dynamic young senator and to discuss the impact of RFK's life and death on the country and the Democratic party.
"The train was carrying the remains of our last hope," says one of 2 million Americans who stood by the tracks to pay tribute to Kennedy
The presidential candidate assassinated 50 years ago was seen as one who could unite a divided people while fighting for social justice
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning whether his father's 1968 assassination involved a second gunman. Sirhan Sirhan is serving a life sentence for the murder, but Kennedy Jr. told the Washington Post that once he saw the autopsy report, "I didn't feel it was something I could dismiss. I was disturbed that the wrong person might have been convicted of killing my father." CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil reports.
This week marks 50 years since Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was fatally shot. Now, his son is calling for a new investigation into his father's murder. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports.
The Mass. congressman talks about following in the family tradition of politics; his stands on healthcare reform and gun control; and speculation about the White House
Chris Kennedy has decided to run for governor in 2018
In May 2008, Clinton named Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in June 1968 as a reason to continue battling Obama for the Democratic nomination
Michael Skakel's conviction for the death of his neighbor more than 40 years ago was overturned in 2013, but prosecutors aren't giving up
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
Authorities said Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area outside of Cainville, Utah, and her mother was arrested Tuesday morning.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
In the small town of Chickasha, Oklahoma, it's not just the brightly lit Christmas tree turning heads.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
Three people, including two police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said, days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away.
Maintenance workers secured metal bars over the window thieves used to break into the Louvre in October.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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.
There have been more than 1,700 flight delays in the U.S. so far Wednesday, according to FlightAware. That's due in part to a major storm hitting the West Coast. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
More than a dozen staffers have left the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation for a nonprofit founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, the Wall Street Journal reports. The internal blowup was sparked by foundation president Kevin Roberts defending Tucker Carlson's interview of white nationalist commentator Nick Fuentes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has agreed to most of the United States' 20-point plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine, but control of the Donbas region remains a sticking point. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
2025 marks a milestone for a Christmas book that sparked a holiday tradition for millions of families: Elf on the Shelf is 20 years old. The first book about the beloved and sometimes mischievous character was published along with the elf doll in 2005. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more.
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna announced late Tuesday that they are bringing inherent contempt charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more details.