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Wisconsin Senate Democratic Minority Leader Janet Bewley was involved in a fatal car crash Friday that left a 27-year-old mother from Pennsylvania and her 5-year-old daughter dead, police said Monday.
The funeral for U.S. Marine and Vietnam War veteran Gayle Seefluth was held in Wisconsin Friday. News of his passing drew crowds seeking to give him a final salute. CBS Minnesota's Jennifer Mayerle has more.
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has thrown the legality of abortion to the states, and that can be confusing for some areas where abortion laws haven't been updated in decades. CBS News' Lana Zak has more on how this historic decision could impact abortion access in Wisconsin.
Doorbell-cam video appears to show the crash.
Several semi-trucks were flipped over during a storm that produced a tornado near Tomah, Wisconsin, local officials said.
A gunman allegedly shot and killed a retired Wisconsin judge who had previously put him behind bars for weapons charges. The shooting comes as threats against courts and judges surged from 926 in 2015 to more than 4,500 in 2021. Adriana Diaz has more.
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" June 5, Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, vice chair of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, talks with CBS News' Robert Costa about the state of the Republican Party today.
The sheriff's office said the bear was an adult female, and one cub was seen running off as the bear ran toward the home.
The plaintiffs, two Democratic 2020 presidential electors, are asking a Wisconsin judge to declare that submitting the alternate slate of electors was unlawful.
None of the injuries from the shootings are believed to be life-threatening.
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Police told CBS affiliate WISC-TV that a Molotov cocktail, which did not ignite, was thrown at the office during the incident. A separate fire was also started.
The humane society posted an image of the dog, acknowledging the photo "evokes a strong emotional response."
Clinicians are encouraged to report any potential cases to the CDC.
A mysterious outbreak of severe hepatitis among children is growing. More than two dozen cases have been reported in at least seven states. Health officials in Wisconsin are investigating one death.
Peters was found dead in Wisconsin on Monday after her family had reported her missing the day before.
"The suspect was known to the victim," police chief Matt Kelm said.
An arrest has been made one day after 10-year-old Lily Peters was found dead near a walking trail in western Wisconsin. The juvenile suspect and Peters knew each other, authorities said. Watch their remarks here.
A 10-year-old girl who went missing after going to visit her aunt was found dead Monday along a creek trail in Wisconsin, police said. Lily Peters' death was being pursued as a homicide, Chippewa Falls Chief Matthew Kelm said. CBS Minnesota's David Schuman reports.
Officers said a "bicycle believed to belong to Lily" was found in the woods near her aunt's home.
The process uses high-voltage electricity to create designs in wood and has gained popularity on social media sites.
The Republican legislature does not have the votes to override his vetoes. The bills are part of a nationwide GOP effort to reshape the elections.
Kelsey Musgrove's body was found "partially buried in a steep clay bank" on the river's edge at Potato River Falls, the sheriff said.
Kelsey Musgrove had been hiking at Potato River Falls in Iron County and last had contact with people on March 26.
For two decades the victim was known only as Jane Doe. Advances in DNA technology eventually led to her identification as 23-year-old Peggy Lynn Johnson.
Less than two full days into a ceasefire, Israel's military and Hezbollah were both claiming isolated breaches of the deal.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
CBS News projects Republicans will hold onto control of the House, although the majority will be slim.
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
Here's what a noted housing expert thinks will happen to mortgage rates next year as Donald Trump outlines his priorities.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could increase U.S. gas prices by up to 70 cents a gallon, energy experts say.
Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
Less than two full days into a ceasefire, Israel's military and Hezbollah were both claiming isolated breaches of the deal.
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russian "tactics of terror" are clear with the latest massive attack on energy infrastructure as temperatures plummet.
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band's original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
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.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
Daniel Andreas San Diego, a suspect in in two 2003 northern California bombings, was arrested in the U.K. this week. San Diego, who had been one of the FBI's most wanted terror suspects, now faces extradition.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
The Detroit Lions are looking for the 11th win of their dream season Thursday afternoon when they take on the Chicago Bears. NFL insider Jonathan Jones has a breakdown of that game and the league's other Thanksgiving Day matchups.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade may include rainy and cold weather as millions of Americans prepare for severe conditions for the holiday. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
A record-breaking drought in the Northeast has already taken a financial toll on cranberry farmers. CBS News' Elaine Quijano visited a cranberry farm in New Jersey where one man is fighting to protect his family's legacy.
The truce between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be holding for a second day as Lebanese civilians return to destroyed homes and many Israelis turn their focus back to the remaining hostages in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
The FBI is investigating threats against nearly a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration picks, including his probable chief of staff, attorney general and secretaries of commerce, agriculture and defense. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.