Florida execution sets record for most there in single year
The execution of Edward Zakrzewski set a record for the most in Florida in a single year, 9, since the death penalty was restored.
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Arkansas State Police arrest suspect in Devil's Den double homicide
Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were found dead Saturday at the park in Washington County, police said. They were hiking with their daughters, ages 7 and 9.
Sex trafficking cases on the rise since 2019
In the years since the 2019 death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Justice Department data shows there's been a significant rise in human trafficking cases reported across the U.S. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Bryan Kohberger Prosecutor Speaks | Podcast
What was it like to be the lead prosecutor in the Bryan Kohberger case, with the nation watching your every move? 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant speaks with Latah County prosecutor Bill Thompson who opens up about the immense pressure of the Bryan Kohberger case, the emotional toll, and the controversy surrounding the plea deal. Why was there no requirement for Kohberger to reveal crucial information? And what really happened behind the scenes of the case that gripped the country?
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over "personal matter," police say
Lee Vogler, a city council member in Danville, Virginia, was set on fire by a man who entered the office of a local magazine where he worked, police said Wednesday.
Manhunt continues in Arkansas double murder
Arkansas police have released a photo and sketch of a person of interest in the double murder at Devil's Den State Park. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest details.
Police seek motive in NYC mass shooting
Police are seeking a motive in the New York City mass shooting that killed four people. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest as more attention is placed on a note apparently left behind by the shooter.
Sneak peek: The Yogurt Shop Murders
ENCORE: The murders of four teenage girls have haunted Austin, Texas, for more than 30 years. Could new information lead to a killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. Watch Saturday, Aug. 2 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
New details on the Manhattan gunman
The gunman who killed four people in Manhattan on Monday had a concealed carry license, police said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest details.
MS-13 gang members storm funeral in Guatemala, killing at least 7
Guatemala is plagued by the violent rivalry between the Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, gangs.
Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.
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Government shutdown live updates as stalemate continues
The 2025 government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Judge blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard to Oregon
The ruling came after legal wrangling that began hours earlier when the president mobilized California troops for Portland.
Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News as Paramount acquires The Free Press
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, has announced the acquisition of The Free Press. Its co-founder and CEO, Bari Weiss, will join CBS News as editor-in-chief.
Israel-Hamas negotiations spurred by Trump ceasefire plan to start
Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
Pritzker says Trump ordering Texas National Guard members to Illinois
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
3 scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries in immunology
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
French prime minister resigns, prompting far-right to demand new election
The resignation of another French prime minister deepens the country's political crisis and draws a call from far-right leader Marine Le Pen for national elections.
Cheryl Hines expressed fears for RFK Jr.'s safety during his presidential run
Actor Cheryl Hines says she lived in constant fear for her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s safety during his 2024 presidential campaign.