Suicide note left by White House fence jumper
Joseph Caputo told his mother she may never see him again before he jumped the White House fence on Thanksgiving Day; psychiatric evaluation ordered
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Father shoots twin babies dead in mother's arms
After the loss of her twins and her father, Florida woman undergoes fifth surgery
Widow of disgraced Ill. cop sues to access frozen funds
Investigators say police lieutenant committed suicide, was being investigated for stealing money from kids training program
A possibly fake Syrian passport found near the body of one of the Paris attackers indicates he came to Europe by boat with a wave of refugees
A possibly fake Syrian passport found near the body of one of the Paris attackers indicates he came to Europe by boat with a wave of refugees. Holly Williams has more.
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Just days after a coordinated terrorist attack in Paris, the city is in the healing process; Paris saw countless tributes in the wake of Friday's terrorist attacks that rocked the city
Man overboard: Why did a Royal Caribbean passenger die?
Spouse of Bernardo Elbaz says Royal Caribbean is to blame for plunge into the sea; cruise line labels accusations "shameful," contends the man jumped
Autopsy results released for murder suspect in Pa. motel standoff
Police officers encountered two murder suspects at a motel while attempting to serve a warrant on a hitchhiker that the wanted couple picked up
Det.: Cop who killed self sought hit on village manager
Detective says Fox Lake, Illinois Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz tried to arrange for a gang member to kill the woman who could expose his embezzling
The family of the Illinois police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz accused of staging his suicide is facing intense scrutiny
The family of the Illinois police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz accused of staging his suicide is facing intense scrutiny. Authorities announced Wednesday the Fox Lake police officer stole thousands of dollars from a youth program before killing himself. Dean Reynolds reports on the revelations that stunned fellow officers and the community.
How investigators unraveled Illinois cop's suicide plot
A trail of clues that didn't add up helped prove Fox Lake Police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz killed himself and tried to make it look like a murder
Officials say the Illinois police officer who appeared to be murdered earlier this year actually killed himself following seven years of embezzlement from a youth program he oversaw
Officials say the Illinois police officer who appeared to be murdered earlier this year actually killed himself following seven years of embezzlement from a youth program he oversaw. Dean Reynolds has the story.
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Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, whose death sparked a massive manhunt, actually committed suicide after stealing and laundering money from the Fox Lake Police Department over a seven-year span, officials said
Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, whose death sparked a massive manhunt, actually committed suicide after stealing and laundering money from the Fox Lake Police Department over a seven-year span, officials said. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds joins CBSN with the latest.
The Fox Lake, Illinois, police lieutenant whose shooting death prompted a massive manhunt had actually committed suicide
The Fox Lake, Illinois, police lieutenant whose shooting death prompted a massive manhunt had actually committed suicide. The Fox Lake Police Department also revealed Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz had been stealing and laundering police money.
"Hero" cop staged his death, embezzled from youth program
Joe Gliniewicz, whose shooting death triggered massive manhunt, killed himself because he was about to be exposed as a thief, police say
Robin Williams' widow gives first interview since his death
Susan Williams called the late actor "the bravest man I've ever known," noting that she doesn't blame him for his suicide
Actor Sam Sarpong takes his own life
The actor, who was 40, died Monday afternoon in Pasadena, where he lived
Son kills elderly mother at assisted living center in N.J., police say
Police say the son shot his mother who is believed to be in her 80s, before turning the gun on himself
Cops fatally shot Mich. man who they say pointed gun
Police say gunfire occurred after officers responded to a report of a possible suicidal man at an apartment building near Grand Rapids
So. Calif. police investigate apparent murder-suicide
The bodies of a man, woman and a 1-year-old baby were found Wednesday in an apartment near Los Angeles
A transgender woman committed suicide after posting a tragic note to Facebook. CBSN's Ben Tracy reports
A transgender woman committed suicide after posting a tragic note to Facebook. CBSN's Ben Tracy reports.
Transgender woman posted suicide note on Facebook before death
Police say 26-year-old from Utah took to social media before intentionally walking into traffic
Police believe N.H. man killed roommate, hid body
Manchester woman had been missing for three weeks, family called police to her apartment
Help for suicidal teens is a text message away
Text message-based helpline gives teens a way to send an SOS via SMS
Talking to the Taliban: Face to face with the enemy
Lara Logan talks to a Taliban commander in Afghanistan
Helene death toll tops 100 as Southeast digs out from devastation
Hurricane Helene killed at least 116 people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
Tim Walz and JD Vance's 2024 VP debate is tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
As Israel plans Lebanon incursion, Hezbollah says it's ready for war
Israel has killed many of Hezbollah's senior leaders with devastating strikes in Lebanon, but neither side appears ready to step back from the brink.
Trump, allies mischaracterize data on immigrants with criminal convictions
Many of the convicted criminals described in a recent letter from ICE have been in the U.S. for a long time, before the Biden administration took office.
Hamas leader in Lebanon killed in Israeli airstrike
Hamas' leader in Lebanon is the latest Palestinian militant group commander killed there by Israeli airstrikes in recent days, including Hezbollah's longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah.
North Carolina devastated by Helene: "Unprecedented tragedy"
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
Longest-serving death row inmate speaks out after murder acquittal
Iwao Hakamada, 88, was declared innocent of the quadruple murder that he spent 46 years on death row for.
AT&T sells DirecTV as it bows out of the entertainment business
AT&T is selling its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG a decade after agreeing to buy the satellite TV provider.
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
North Carolina devastated by Helene: "Unprecedented tragedy"
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
Trump, allies mischaracterize data on immigrants with criminal convictions
Many of the convicted criminals described in a recent letter from ICE have been in the U.S. for a long time, before the Biden administration took office.
AT&T sells DirecTV as it bows out of the entertainment business
AT&T is selling its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG a decade after agreeing to buy the satellite TV provider.
Tim Walz and JD Vance's 2024 VP debate is tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
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AT&T sells DirecTV as it bows out of the entertainment business
AT&T is selling its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG a decade after agreeing to buy the satellite TV provider.
Spotify temporarily goes down as thousands left without access to tunes
More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com.
"Purple Rain" house to go live on Airbnb soon
The house goes live on Oct. 3 and will be available for 25 total one-night stays, with a max of four people per stay.
Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Hurricane Helene hits homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
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Trump, allies mischaracterize data on immigrants with criminal convictions
Many of the convicted criminals described in a recent letter from ICE have been in the U.S. for a long time, before the Biden administration took office.
Tim Walz and JD Vance's 2024 VP debate is tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Democrats bullish about TV anchor's chances of unseating GOP Rep. Scott Perry
Democrats believe political newcomer Janelle Stelson, a longtime local TV anchor, may be able to unseat six-term GOP Rep. Scott Perry.
California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
How Walz and Vance are preparing for the 2024 VP debate
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
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Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
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U.K. closing its last coal-fired power plant
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.
Far-right party wins Austria election but faces hurdles to govern
Austria's far-right Freedom Party won a national parliamentary election, but it will struggle to find other parties willing to form a coalition government.
Longest-serving death row inmate speaks out after murder acquittal
Iwao Hakamada, 88, was declared innocent of the quadruple murder that he spent 46 years on death row for.
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
Iran executes 2 men in public over killing of police officer
Iran, which performs death sentences by hanging, rarely executes convicts in public.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates on the power of stories
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "The Message" and about the banning of his work in South Carolina.
Gloria Estefan on mission to cure paralysis
After surviving a tour bus crash in 1990 that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research. The Grammy-winning icon shares her passion for finding a cure.
Coldplay on "Music of the Spheres" tour
Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland add more in their "CBS Sunday Morning" conversation with Anthony Mason, discussing the success of their "Music of the Spheres" tour, their latest single, and why they plan to release only two more albums.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
John Ashton, "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise actor, dies at 76
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
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The science of how planes remain in the air
Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her "Stay Curious" book series.
Expert on how AI is manipulating reality
With the rapid spread of AI-generated deepfakes, experts are sounding the alarm about their influence on society and elections. Laurie Segall, founder of Mostly Human Media, shares tips on how to spot what's real and what's not.
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.
California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
In Finland, classes in recognizing fake news, disinformation
Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams, and debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why the curriculum of students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. Correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
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How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Climate change views in Florida and Texas
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
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Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
Drug cartel surveillance cameras found on palm trees near border
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife's death?
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
Menendez brothers' claims of abuse supported by letter, new allegation
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
How a former Idaho state trooper was arrested for his wife's murder
Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates on the power of stories
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "The Message" and about the banning of his work in South Carolina.
Gloria Estefan on mission to cure paralysis
After surviving a tour bus crash in 1990 that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research. The Grammy-winning icon shares her passion for finding a cure.
Arraignment for 2nd Trump assassination attempt
The suspect in the second apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump will be arraigned in a Florida courtroom Monday. Ryan Routh was already facing weapons charges, but has since been charged with trying to carry out the plot to shoot the former president. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more.
Coldplay on "Music of the Spheres" tour
Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland add more in their "CBS Sunday Morning" conversation with Anthony Mason, discussing the success of their "Music of the Spheres" tour, their latest single, and why they plan to release only two more albums.
What to know about looming U.S. port strike
About 45,000 dockworkers at ports across the U.S. are poised to go on strike as they demand significantly higher wages and job protections from automation. Peter S. Goodman, global economic correspondent for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the impending work stoppage.