Sunken yacht's captain, 2 crew reportedly under investigation in Italy
Italian prosecutors have reportedly place the captain, engineer and a sailor of Mike Lynch's family superyacht under investigation over its sinking.
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Investigation opened in yacht sinking
Prosecutors in Italy say they've launched a manslaughter investigation after a superyacht carrying British tech tycoon Mike Lynch sank off the coast of Sicily. Divers on Friday recovered the final missing body, days after the shipwreck.
6th and final body recovered after superyacht sinks off Sicily
Divers have recovered all of the victims of the Bayesian superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily in southern Italy.
5th body recovered from superyacht off Sicily, as questions mount
Divers have recovered five of the victims of the Bayesian superyacht wreck who were left missing after it sank off Sicily.
Several bodies recovered from Bayesian's wreckage
Divers Wednesday found five bodies in the wreckage of the super yacht the Bayesian, which sank Monday off the coast of Sicily. However, a sixth person remains missing. Fifteen people were rescued, but among those who apparently did not make it to safety was British tech magnate Mike Lynch. Holly Williams has more.
5 bodies recovered around yacht wreck
Divers appeared to be pulling bodies out of the water into a small boat off the coast of Italy near the location where a yacht is believed to have sunk. Bethany Bell with BBC News, a CBS News partner, reports.
Recovery of sunken yacht off Italy's coast ongoing
Recovery efforts are ongoing and six people remain missing after a superyacht sank off the southern tip of Italy. A severe thunderstorm hit around the time the boat sank, but questions remain about how such an advanced ship went down so quickly. Chris Livesay has more.
Six missing after yacht sinks in Italy
Several high-profile individuals, including tech tycoon Mike Lynch, are missing after a yacht they were vacationing in sank off the southern coast of Italy. CBS News' Ian Lee has the latest.
What to know about Mike Lynch, the tycoon missing from sunken yacht
Mike Lynch, an icon of British entrepreneurship, is one of six people missing after his luxury yacht sank during a violent storm.
Luxury superyacht sinks off Italy's coast
Rescue teams are searching for survivors after a luxury yacht was struck by a sudden storm off the coast of Sicily. The storm left at least one person dead and 15 others were rescued. Six people, including tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, remain missing.
Police probe deaths of couple whose bodies washed ashore in life raft
A couple was found dead in a raft that washed ashore in Canada. They were avid sailors who documented their voyages on YouTube.
Why Travis Scott was arrested in Miami
Rapper Travis Scott was arrested at a Miami Beach marina Thursday and charged with disorderly intoxication and trespassing, according to police. He has since bonded out of jail. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more.
What to know about the U.S. couple feared dead in the Caribbean
Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel were likely thrown into the ocean and died, police said.
Missing U.S. couple feared dead in Grenada
Police in Grenada believe Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, an American couple from Virginia, were thrown overboard and died after their boat was allegedly hijacked last week by three escaped prisoners. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more.
Americans missing after suspected yacht hijacking
Two Americans are believed to be dead after going missing in Grenada. Local officials believe they were killed when their yacht was allegedly hijacked by three escaped prisoners. Cristian Benavides has the latest.
Virginia couple missing, feared dead after yacht found in Grenada
A search continues for Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, from Northern Virginia, whose winter sailing adventure appears to have taken a tragic turn.
2 Americans believed dead after yacht hijacked, Grenada police say
Three escaped inmates in Grenada may have stolen a yacht and killed the two American passengers onboard, the Royal Grenada Police Force said on Thursday.
Gibraltar sells Russian oligarch's yacht for $37.5 million
The 72-metre (236-foot) vessel, MV Axioma, was seized on March 22.
3 people and 2 dogs rescued after jumping from burning yacht
Despite efforts to save the 70-foot yacht, it drifted into Maine waters and eventually sank, authorities said.
3 rescued after 70-foot yacht goes up in flames off New Hampshire coast
The boat sank in the water off Kittery, Maine.
Russian yacht setting sail from Fiji
A Russian-owned superyacht has set sail from Fiji after weeks of ongoing U.S. efforts to seize the $300 million vessel. These efforts reflect the country's intent to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano sit down with CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates to discuss the ship's seizure and the controversy surrounding it.
Seized Russian-owned yacht finally sets sail from Fiji under U.S. control
U.S. officials had been stymied by a frenzied legal effort by the Amadea's owner, and a yacht crew that refused to sail for the U.S.
U.S. stymied trying to seize oligarch's yacht in Fiji
The ship's crew "are refusing to sail" with U.S. authorities, according to a court document.
Code names, jet skis and a "straw man": How the FBI seized a Russian superyacht
Documents shed new light on U.S. efforts to track and confiscate sanctioned oligarch wealth through high-end property like the Amadea yacht
Italy freezes mega-yacht linked to "prominent elements of the Russian government"
There have been fears that the 459-foot long yacht, which has been in dry dock in the port of Marina di Carrara, was preparing to sail out of Italian waters soon.
Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
See photos of Pope Francis' funeral and procession
Pope Francis requested simplicity in his wooden coffin and final resting place, but his funeral Mass still reflected the grandeur and traditions of the Vatican.
Trump met Ukraine's President Zelenskyy ahead of Pope Francis' funeral
President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy met privately ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis, the White House said.
Judge demands answers on whether 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported to Honduras
In an order, a federal judge wrote there was a "strong suspicion that the Government just deported a U.S. citizen with no meaningful process."
U.S. Coast Guardsman's wife arrested in Key West over expired visa
U.S. officials say the wife of an active-duty Coast Guardsman was arrested earlier this week by federal immigration authorities inside the family residential section of the U.S. Naval Air Station at Key West, Florida, after she was flagged in a security check.
U.S., Iran hold talks on Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
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Iranian port hit by massive explosion, at least 14 killed, hundreds injured
The blast happened at the Rajaei port just outside of Bandar Abbas, a major shipping site in Iran.
Virginia Giuffre, prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide
Virginia Giuffre, who spoke out against Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew, "was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking," her family said.
One Georgia deputy killed, second wounded during traffic stop shooting
The shooting occurred just outside Augusta, Georgia, during a traffic stop, authorities said. The wounded deputy was in critical condition.
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Convicted murderer says she knows who husband's real killer is
Sentenced to life for the murder of her husband, Melody Farris tells "48 Hours" in an exclusive interview that she is innocent – and points the finger at her son. He says he had nothing to do with his father's death.
Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation
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One Georgia deputy killed, second wounded during traffic stop shooting
The shooting occurred just outside Augusta, Georgia, during a traffic stop, authorities said. The wounded deputy was in critical condition.
British Airways flight makes emergency landing after suspected bird strike
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DOGE's $160 billion in savings have cost $135 billion, analysis finds
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Amazon sellers are hiking prices on hundreds of goods as tariffs bite
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Wall Street ends week on muted note amid ongoing trade questions
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The Washington Hilton's decades-long history with D.C. politics
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U.S. Coast Guardsman's wife arrested in Key West over expired visa
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Kennedy Center cancels week of events celebrating LGBTQ rights
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Judge demands answers on whether 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported to Honduras
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Trump says he hasn't asked El Salvador's president to return Abrego Garcia
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USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
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Ex-Taliban leader pleads guilty in U.S. soldiers killings, journalists kidnapping
Haji Najibullah, 49, entered the guilty plea in Manhattan federal court to providing material support for acts of terrorism and conspiring to take hostages.
Napoleon's sword from 1802 to be sold at auction in Paris
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India, Pakistan tensions flare along the border in disputed Kashmir
In the days since, tensions have risen dangerously between India and Pakistan, which have fought two of their three wars over Kashmir.
See photos of Pope Francis' funeral and procession
Pope Francis requested simplicity in his wooden coffin and final resting place, but his funeral Mass still reflected the grandeur and traditions of the Vatican.
Ukrainian troops forced out of Kursk region, Russia claims
Ukrainian officials disputed the claim, saying their forces continue to hold back Russian troops in the Kursk sector.
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Rock band Goose opens up about latest album
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Goose performs "Thatch"
The rock band Goose formed in 2014 and started to gain popularity playing in local bars. As audiences grew, they made their Saturday Sessions debut in 2022. Now, they're back to perform their new album "Everything Must Go." From "Everything Must Go," here is Goose with "Thatch."
Goose performs "Your Direction"
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Goose performs "Give It Time"
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Convicted murderer says she knows who husband's real killer is
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Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation
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Mangione's supporters rally outside NYC court as he pleads not guilty
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Jury in Read murder trial visits key location
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Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges
Luigi Mangione on Friday pleaded not guilty to federal charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione appeared in a Manhattan federal court for his arraignment on two counts of stalking, a firearm offense murder through the use of a firearm. He's accused of fatally shooting Thompson in December 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
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When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
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NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
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