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Susan Spencer speaks with "CBS This Morning" about her investigation into the death of a Utah research scientist. Was her son’s fight to see his father convicted in her death a battle for justice, or a misguided crusade?
All new: Can a son’s shocking discovery about his father prove his mom’s death wasn’t a suicide? "48 Hours"' Susan Spencer investigates Saturday, April 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
All new: Can a son’s shocking discovery about his father prove his mom’s death wasn’t a suicide? Susan Spencer investigates Saturday, April 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Saturday starting at 9 p.m.ET/PT: A powerful politician, a forbidden affair - did he love her to death? Richard Schlesinger has the story in "Power and Passion". Then all new at 10: Can a son's shocking discovery about his father prove his mom's death wasn't a suicide? Susan Spencer investigates in "Father and Son".
Three Pinellas County, Florida deputies rescued a 24 year old man from a suicide attempt as he was standing on the Bay Pines Bridge. The man told deputies he was upset about financial and relationship issues.
After his cancer diagnosis, Jon McAlpin came to realize his life still had meaning. Now the 60-year-old retired firefighter is working to spread that message to other patients as a greeter at an Omaha hospital. Steve Hartman reports.
Previously unreleased photos from the death scene of the grunge rocker and Nirvana frontman
Along the National Mall in Washington there’s a sea of American flags representing servicemen and women who have taken their own lives. The numbers are staggering, with 1,892 suicides this year alone. Servicemembers from every branch believe the problem has reached epidemic proportions. CBS News' Craig Boswell reports.
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America placed 1,892 flags on the National Mall Thursday -- one flag for each veteran or service member who has committed suicide this year.
Previously unseen images from the scene of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's suicide 20 years ago were released. Marlie Hall has more on how the new photos affect a decades-old investigation.
Rolling Stones frontman posts touching tribute to his late girlfriend, plus "Games of Thrones" cast members hit the red carpet. Bigad Shaban has today's Eye on Entertainment.
L'Wren Scott, a fashion designer and longtime girlfriend of singer Mick Jagger, was found dead in her New York City apartment of an apparent suicide. A former model, Scott launched her fashion label in 2006. Scott Pelley reports.
Firefighters rescued a woman when she was about to jump down from a window of her three-story home in China's Anhui Province.
Steven Holcomb has made a living of fighting through setbacks to achieve his goals, both on and off the bobsled course. After overcoming a degenerative eye disorder which led to a failed suicide attempt, the U.S. bobsled driver tells CBS News he's confident headed to Sochi.
Terrorists in the region are eager to undermine Russian President Vladimir Putin by striking the Winter Olympics in Sochi
Last November, Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds was slashed in the face by his son, Gus, who then took his own life. Deeds gave his first television interview since the assault to "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley.
With Russian anti-terror forces on high alert, and speculation that the security perimeter around Sochi may have been breached, U.S. Olympians are altering their plans and taking precautions ahead of the Winter Olympics. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Russian officials also say one of the possible "black widow" suicide bombers, Zaira Aliyeva, was killed along with six others in a shootout in Dagestan this weekend
A state of emergency has been declared in Delaware and New Jersey, and schools in at least seven states cancelled class or sent students home early as a massive winter storm slammed the East Coast; and, as severe drought conditions continue in California, avocado farms like the one owned by Vince Vasquez are being hit especially hard.
A car bomb killed four people Tuesday in a residential neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, known to support Shi'ite militant group Hezbollah
Colleagues, friends and family mourned the loss of three Americans killed in a suicide attack at a restaurant in the Afghan capital of Kabul. Two of them worked at the American University, the other for UNICEF. Charlie D'Agata reports
Nine days after a chemical spill contaminated the water system for 300,000 West Virginia residents, the water company has given them the all-clear, saying the water is safe once again. Many, however, say they can still smell the chemical odor in the water; and, CBS News foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer covered Iraq for more than a decade during the U.S. occupation and reports that many Iraqis feel the despair of broken promises and the onslaught of another war.
A suicide bombing at a restaurant popular with foreigners in Kabul, Afghanistan, killed 21 people, including three Americans. The Taliban has claimed responsibility and says the attack was a reprisal for an air strike that killed civilians. Charlie D'Agata reports.
At least two Americans are among the 21 people who were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside of a restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan on Friday
Daily health headlines: Serious head injury could have devastating effects later on and more top health stories
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Hurricane Helene killed dozens of people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
The ruling means abortions will be permitted until later in pregnancies.
The Democratic National Committee will once again be putting projections on a Trump Tower about the Trump-Vance ticket ahead of the vice presidential debate.
Most voters say they plan to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance Tuesday night, which will be moderated by CBS News.
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Two explosive devices were discovered at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday and Monday, prompting partial evacuations, the police said.
Thousands of dockworkers at more than a dozen ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coasts are poised to walk off the job on Tuesday.
As Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation. Here are the economic issues to listen for at the debate.
The ruling means abortions in Georgia will be permitted to take place up to around 22 weeks, instead of a much earlier limit.
Thousands of dockworkers at more than a dozen ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coasts are poised to walk off the job on Tuesday.
As Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation. Here are the economic issues to listen for at the debate.
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
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.
The Democratic National Committee will once again be putting projections on a Trump Tower about the Trump-Vance ticket ahead of the vice presidential debate.
As Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation. Here are the economic issues to listen for at the debate.
The ruling means abortions in Georgia will be permitted to take place up to around 22 weeks, instead of a much earlier limit.
The state and national Democratic Party said the rule might introduce "uncertainty" in vote tallying, and "wreak havoc on the general election."
Most voters say they plan to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance Tuesday night, which will be moderated by CBS News.
The vast majority of hospice patients choose to receive care at home, like 98-year-old Joan Prum of Connecticut — and former President Jimmy Carter.
Hurricane Helene's massive rains and flooding is a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
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.
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.
Dads are on duty at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where a pair of flamingo foster parents are raising a chick together.
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.
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.
Singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson died on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at age 88. In this "Sunday Morning" interview originally broadcast on February 5, 2006, Kristofferson talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about his remarkable road to fame – from writing a hit for Johnny Cash, to first hearing a recording of Janis Joplin singing his song "Me and Bobby McGee" after her death, to sharing a bathtub with Barbra Streisand in "A Star Is Born.
After surviving a 1990 bus crash that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated over $42 million to paralysis research.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
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.
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.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
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.
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.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
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.
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.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who allegedly plotted an assassination attempt in Florida against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to five counts against him Monday. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest after Routh's court appearance.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
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.
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
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?
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
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.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
He's already the oldest former president in the U.S. but tomorrow, Jimmy Carter will make more history when he turns 100. For the last 19 months, the 39th president has been in home hospice care. In "Eye on America," Dr. Jon LaPook examines how home hospice is evolving to serve America's growing elderly population.
A dockworker strike is threatening America's Atlantic ports, and if you're looking for a safe harbor, there may not be one. If the walkout goes on for more than a few days, consumers could start feeling the impact. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Moody's Analytics predicts Hurricane Helene will cause $15 to $26 billion in property damage alone, and AccuWeather estimates the total damage and economic loss could cost up to $110 billion. These figures would make Helene one of the most expensive storms in the country's history. Mark Friedlander, spokesperson for the Insurance Information Institute, joins CBS News to explain how the natural disaster will impact home insurance prices.
Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday against the Georgia state election board to block a new rule requiring every ballot to be hand counted. It's the latest outstanding legal challenge regarding how the 2024 election will be run. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker joins to break it all down.
Singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson died on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at age 88. In this "Sunday Morning" interview originally broadcast on February 5, 2006, Kristofferson talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about his remarkable road to fame – from writing a hit for Johnny Cash, to first hearing a recording of Janis Joplin singing his song "Me and Bobby McGee" after her death, to sharing a bathtub with Barbra Streisand in "A Star Is Born.