For the Love of Cayley Mandadi
After their daughter’s violent death, a mother and stepfather track down the suspect’s car for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
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Texas man allegedly punched election worker over Trump hat
Authorities say the election worker told the man that wearing items endorsing a candidate is prohibited at voting sites.
Convicted Air Force major blames wife for fight that led to her death
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
Andreen McDonald: A Millionaire Vanishes
How a yellow hammer nailed a suspect in the case of a missing businesswoman. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Sneak peek: Andreen McDonald: A Millionaire Vanishes
How a yellow hammer nailed a suspect in the case of a missing businesswoman. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, August 24 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
Iconic Texas painting saved from Goodwill sells for over $100,000
The same family owned the painting for a century, not realizing the artist was a Texas titan.
Mom makes camp for kids with chronic pancreatitis
Christyn Taylor started Camp Hope in San Antonio. The camp is for children who have chronic pancreatitis, like her daughter, giving them the chance to experience summer camp.
The Uplift: Strangers in San Antonio
David Begnaud heads to a surprise city on a mission to find a story in 48 hours – and he meets three strangers with powerful messages to share. A heroic cowboy teaches a lesson in modesty. Plus, more heartwarming news stories.
From The Alamo to Tex-Mex: David Begnaud explores San Antonio
David Begnaud discovers history, local flavors and personal stories during a whirlwind visit to San Antonio.
Surprise cities: San Antonio
With only a plane ticket and a challenge to uncover a story, lead national correspondent David Begnaud heads to San Antonio, Texas.
For the Love of Cayley Mandadi
After their daughter’s violent death, a mother and stepfather track down the suspect’s car for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Sneak peek: For the Love of Cayley Mandadi
After their daughter’s violent death, a mother and stepfather track down the suspect’s car for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Nov. 30 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Police arrest father and son
San Antonio police arrested a father and son in the shooting deaths of pregnant teen Savanah Soto and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra. They were found dead in a vehicle on Dec. 26, nearly four days after their families last heard from them. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Father, son arrested in shooting deaths of pregnant Texas teen and boyfriend
San Antonio police say the son is being charged with capital murder and the father with helping the son move the bodies of Savanah Soto and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra.
Police seek persons of interest in teen's death
San Antonio police announced they are searching for two persons of interest in the killings of Savanah Nicole Soto, a pregnant 18-year-old, and her boyfriend, 22-year-old Matthew Guerra. They were missing for several days before being found dead in a car. Police said the investigation has been categorized as a capital murder case.
Police release video of persons of interest in killing of pregnant Texas teen
Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, 22, were both reported missing last week before they were found shot to death in Guerra's car.
Mom says pregnant Texas teen found dead was "there at the wrong time"
Savanah Nicole Soto's family said the pregnant teen was in a "rocky" relationship but was excited about having the baby.
Missing pregnant Texas teen believed dead
Police believe the bodies of a missing pregnant teenager and her boyfriend were found in San Antonio Tuesday night. Savannah Nicole Soto, 18, was last heard from on Friday, which police say was just one day before she was scheduled to be induced. Police have yet to confirm the identities of the bodies found. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.
San Antonio chef keeps food culture alive
Six years ago, San Antonio, Texas, earned a rare honor when UNESCO named it a "creative city of gastronomy." This year, six chefs from the city were chosen as ambassadors to its culinary scene. John Tamez might be the most unlikely ambassador of the group, but he's using his role as a chef and teacher to keep culinary traditions alive and well. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has more.
Andreen McDonald: A Millionaire Vanishes
How a yellow hammer nailed a suspect in the case of a missing businesswoman. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Key evidence in the disappearance and death of Andreen McDonald
What Air Force Major Andre McDonald says happened in the days surrounding his wife's death.
Texas shooting suspect tried to escape from jail after deadly rampage
Shane James has been charged with capital murder in the wake of Tuesday's shootings in Austin and San Antonio, Texas.
Air Force major says he feared his powerlifting wife
Andre McDonald claims self-defense in a deadly bathroom brawl with his wife Andreen in their San Antonio home.
Attacks in Texas leave 6 dead, 3 injured
Six people are dead, and three are injured, including two police officers, after multiple attacks in Austin and San Antonio Tuesday. A suspect is in custody, according to police officials. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports.
Congress veers toward government shutdown after GOP revolt
A new path forward remains unclear as Congress lurches toward Friday night's deadline.
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CEO suspect faces federal murder, stalking charges after returning to NYC
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is back in New York after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Trump shakes up spending talks with call to eliminate debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.
Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, over 40 others convicted in rape, drugging trial
Gisèle Pelicot said she had no regrets, but hope for the future after a judge sentenced her ex-husband to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her for years.
Georgia appeals court removes Fani Willis from Trump 2020 election case
President-elect Donald Trump was charged in a sprawling racketeering case related to the 2020 election.
Oklahoma executes man who killed girl during cannibalistic fantasy
Kevin Underwood, who killed 10-year-old Jamie Rose Rolin in 2006, died by lethal injection in Oklahoma. It was the 25th and final U.S. execution this year.
How a U.S. government shutdown could impact your benefits and services
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.
School shooter had contact with California man plotting attack, officials say
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
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Frito-Lay recalls Lay's Classic Potato Chips over undisclosed ingredient
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain undeclared milk, according to snack company.
Why Trump wants Congress to abolish the debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump added a wrinkle to negotiations over a deal to fund the government when he called for an increase to the debt ceiling.
Read the Luigi Mangione federal criminal complaint
Luigi Mangione was charged with four federal crimes Thursday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The federal charges are significant because they open the possibility of him facing the death penalty.
Capybaras are the "it" animal inspiration for toys this holiday
The large semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig is having a big moment.
Trump shakes up spending talks with call to eliminate debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.
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Frito-Lay recalls Lay's Classic Potato Chips over undisclosed ingredient
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain undeclared milk, according to snack company.
Capybaras are the "it" animal inspiration for toys this holiday
The large semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig is having a big moment.
How a U.S. government shutdown could impact your benefits and services
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.
Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries, fed agency warn
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
Stocks rise, a day after disappointing forecast from Fed triggers sell-off
U.S. stocks are stabilizing following one of their worst days of the year.
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Why Trump wants Congress to abolish the debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump added a wrinkle to negotiations over a deal to fund the government when he called for an increase to the debt ceiling.
Trump shakes up spending talks with call to eliminate debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.
How a U.S. government shutdown could impact your benefits and services
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.
How Trump and Elon Musk derailed bipartisan plans for a funding bill
"My phone was ringing off the hook," Republican Rep. Andy Barr said. "The people who elected us are listening to Elon Musk."
Congress veers toward government shutdown after GOP revolt
After a Republican revolt led by Elon Musk and Donald Trump torpedoed a plan to fund the government, a new path forward remains unclear as Congress lurches toward Friday night's deadline.
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Frito-Lay recalls Lay's Classic Potato Chips over undisclosed ingredient
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain undeclared milk, according to snack company.
"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries, fed agency warn
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
Latest on H5N1 bird flu outbreak
A Louisiana patient is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms from H5N1 bird flu, marking the 61st U.S. human case this year. California has declared a state of emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the public health risks.
Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.
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Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
Putin laments top general's killing, says he'll meet Trump "any time"
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
2 highway crashes in Afghanistan leave dozens dead, dozens more hurt
Two highway crashes in southeastern Afghanistan killed a combined total of 50 people and injured 76, a government spokesman says.
Mayotte cyclone survivors plead with visiting French president for help
"Mayotte is demolished," an airport security agent told President Emmanuel Macron as he arrived in the remote French territory five days after Cyclone Chido.
Google Maps shows suspected corpse, helps solve murder mystery
Officers arrested a woman who was the missing male's partner and another man who was her ex-partner, police said.
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Alicia Keys surprises students at her former high school
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
Inside Variety's acclaimed "Actors on Actors"
Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series' impact.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
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Read the Luigi Mangione federal criminal complaint
Luigi Mangione was charged with four federal crimes Thursday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The federal charges are significant because they open the possibility of him facing the death penalty.
CEO murder suspect Mangione back in New York
The suspected gunman in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, arrived in New York by plane Thursday after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Inside courtroom for Mangione's extradition
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has waived extradition and could appear Thursday in front of a New York City judge for arraignment. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes was in the courtroom and has more.
Luigi Mangione headed to New York
Luigi Mangione may also face a federal charge after arriving in New York. This comes after the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing waived extradition in Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
School shooting victims identified
California court documents revealed that the 15-year-old Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting suspect was in contact with a man who was allegedly plotting another attack. This comes as the identities of the two Abundant Life Christian School fatal shooting victims have been revealed. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
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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 Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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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Willis removed from Trump case: What to know
The Georgia Court of Appeals has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the state's 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.
Government shutdown looking more likely
Congress looks poised to shut down the government after House Republicans, spurred on by Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump, derailed a spending bill that would have kept the government funded. Nancy Cook, senior national political correspondent for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss the latest news from Capitol Hill.
Freight train derails after crashing into tractor-trailer in Texas
One person was killed and four were injured after a freight train crashed into a tractor-trailer, and then it derailed and hit the Chamber of Commerce building in Pecos, Texas, officials said. Three of the cars on the train were carrying potentially hazardous material, but there had been no breach, Charles Lino, Pecos' city manager, said. Authorities are evaluating the incident, the city said, and there is no risk to the public.
CEO murder suspect Mangione back in New York
The suspected gunman in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, arrived in New York by plane Thursday after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Inside courtroom for Mangione's extradition
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has waived extradition and could appear Thursday in front of a New York City judge for arraignment. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes was in the courtroom and has more.