Indiana executes man who raped, killed 15-year-old girl
An Indiana man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl was executed by injection in the state's third execution since resuming capital punishment last year.
Crime
Experts: Lapses marred Epstein death probe
After the death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, then-Attorney General Bill Barr said he died by suicide and that "a perfect storm of screw-ups" occurred inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has new reporting in this investigation.
Escaped NOLA inmate waives extradition hearing
New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves faced a judge in Fulton County, Georgia, on Thursday, where he waived his right to an extradition hearing. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest.
Judges weighing National Guard plans
Judges are weighing the Trump administration's latest attempts to send the National Guard to Portland and Chicago. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the legal proceedings.
Final Louisiana escaped inmate detained
Derrick Groves, the remaining escaped inmate from a New Orleans jailbreak, was cornered in Atlanta, Georgia, after a five-month manhunt. CBS News' Kati Weiss has more details.
Alabama death row inmate maintains innocence as execution date nears
A man on Alabama's death row has maintained his innocence for three decades and chaired an inmate-founded advocacy group to abolish the death penalty.
Robert Roberson granted stay of execution
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
Officials link suspect to Palisades Fire
California officials examined a man's digital footprint to understand how the Palisades Fire allegedly originated and spread. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Police arrest owner of drug company linked to deaths of 21 kids
Police arrested the owner of a pharmaceutical company after a cough syrup made at his plant was linked to the deaths of at least 21 children, officials said.
Trump's National Guard plans in court
President Trump's plans to federalize the National Guard in Illinois and Oregon are headed to court. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
2025 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado
The Venezuelan opposition leader got the prize for fighting for democracy in her country.
New York AG Letitia James indicted in Virginia
A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
Israeli government approves hostage and ceasefire deal
Trump says Hamas will likely release all Israeli hostages by early next week, as the "first phase" of a deal to end the war in Gaza is expected to take effect soon.
Shutdown will extend into next week as Senate adjourns without breaking stalemate
The government shutdown will last at least until at least next week, as the Senate adjourned until Tuesday after another round of failed votes to reopen the government.
Chicago federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal judge on Thursday granted a partial restraining order to block the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.
Defense Secretary Hegseth launches task force to fix chronic issues in barracks
A 2023 report criticized "poor living conditions" in some barracks and said they "undermine quality of life and readiness" of the military.
Indiana executes man who raped, killed 15-year-old girl
An Indiana man convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl was executed by injection in the state's third execution since resuming capital punishment last year.
Sister Jean, beloved chaplain of Loyola Ramblers basketball team, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
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In Epstein's cell, a scene of disarray without thorough inspection
Photos of Jeffrey Epstein's cell show a scene of disarray that never underwent a proper inspection, according to experts.