Discovery of 189 bodies in Colorado funeral home suggests fake ashes
"Any peace that we had ... was just completely ripped away from us," said woman who believes she was given fake ashes of her deceased mother.
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Natalee Holloway murder confession
As part of a plea deal in a fraud and extortion case, Joran van der Sloot confessed to killing 18-year-old Natalee Holloway in 2005. CBS News' Janet Shamlian speaks with Holloway's mother about the admission some two decades after her daughter's disappearance.
Trump back in court for civil fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is back in a New York City courtroom Tuesday as he faces allegations of business fraud. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on why the former president chose to appear even though he's not required to be in the courtroom, the gag order in his election case and the latest on the House speaker race.
Trump back in court for New York fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is back in court for his civil fraud trial in New York Tuesday. CBS News reporter Graham Kates is covering the proceedings in court and has the latest on when Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen's testimony can be expected after it was postponed for medical reasons.
Ex says SBF bribed Chinese officials
Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend is back on the witness stand facing cross-examination from the disgraced FTX founder's lawyers. Caroline Ellison has repeatedly told jurors Bankman-Fried was the mastermind behind the crimes that led to the company's downfall. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest.
Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend testifies
Caroline Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend, is back on the witness stand Wednesday in the FTX founder's fraud trial. Ellison previously pleaded guilty to multiple charges and agreed to cooperate with the prosecution. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett is at the courthouse and has the latest on Ellison's testimony.
Caroline Ellison says FTX's Bankman-Fried led her to "lie and steal"
In emotional testimony, Sam Bankman-Fried's former girlfriend blamed the FTX co-founder for justifying illegal activity.
Prosecutors indict George Santos on new charges
The Department of Justice has indicted Rep. George Santos of New York on 10 new charges. They include conspiracy, wire fraud and more. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Key witness testifies against FTX founder
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, the government's star witness against Sam Bankman-Fried, took the stand Tuesday and said the former crypto boss directed her to commit crimes. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett was in the courtroom and joins to break down the day's proceedings.
Trump won't attend second week of civil trial
A New York appeals court denied former President Donald Trump's request to halt proceedings as the second week of his fraud trial gets underway. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on what to expect this week in court.
FBI warns of rising elder fraud crime rates as scammers steal billions
One retiree told CBS News he fell for an online scam that cost him almost $800,000. And then the IRS said he owed $200,000 because the money was taken from a retirement account.
Americans reported $2.7 billion in losses from scams on social media
That figure is only a fraction of the actual harm, as most cases of fraud go unreported, according to FTC scam data analysis.
Trump tries to halt 3 cases against him
Donald Trump's civil trial in New York could shatter the foundation of his company and his father's legacy. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more on the defense's strategy to halt this ongoing case and others against the former president.
Sam Bankman-Fried's defense in fraud trial
Witness testimony resumes Thursday in the criminal fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried after the prosecution and defense laid out their opening statements Wednesday. The former CEO of crypto exchange FTX is accused of stealing billions of dollars from customers for his own personal use. He pleaded not guilty back in March. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
The rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried delivered opening statements in his criminal trial Wednesday. Prosecutors have accused the former FTX CEO of misusing billions of dollars in customer funds. Author Michael Lewis joins CBS News to discuss his new book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," which takes an in-depth look at the rise and fall of Bankman-Fried.
Judge in Trump's fraud case issues gag order
The judge overseeing the civil trial of former President Donald Trump in New York issued a gag order barring those involved in the case from posting information about his staff. Trump is facing allegations he and his company falsified business and personal records for financial gain. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Trump slams fraud trial as a "sham"
Before heading into the courtroom for his second day in court, former President Donald J. Trump continued his attacks on New York Attorney General Letitia James, calling the civil case against him a "sham." CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on today's trial developments.
Recapping Day 1 of Trump fraud trial
Donald Trump will be back in court Tuesday for the second day of his New York civil fraud trial after what people close to the former president say was a "deeply personal" appearance for opening arguments Monday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Why Trump's fraud trial doesn't have a jury
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
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Breaking down the Trump civil fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is attending the beginning of the New York state civil fraud trial against his family-owned business. New York State Attorney General Letitia James claims the Trump Organization repeatedly committed fraud on financial statements in order to secure business loans and insurance policies. Trump dismissed the case as a witch hunt and called the attorney general racist. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details on the case.
Trump calls prosecutor racist before trial
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Attorney General Letitia James and others when he arrived at a Lower Manhattan courtroom for the first day of his civil trial for alleged fraud Monday. Trump called the case against him a "scam."
Trump in courtroom for fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump arrived at the courthouse in Lower Manhattan Monday morning for the start of his New York civil trial over fraud allegations. He and others involved with the Trump Organization are accused of committing widespread fraud to get better terms on loans and insurance policies. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Trump expected in N.Y. court for fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is expected to appear in New York court on Monday as a civil trial begins to determine the penalties after a judge ruled Trump and the Trump Organization committed business fraud. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from New York.
Trump expected in court for NYC civil trial
Former President Donald Trump has long volleyed insults at New York Attorney General Letitia James while her office investigated him and his company — an investigation that ultimately led to her filing a $250 million civil lawsuit accusing Trump and others at the Trump Organization of widespread fraud. The trial stemming from that suit is set to begin Monday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Trump threatens to cut aid to Nigeria, escalates claim of Christian persecution
For a second-straight day Saturday, President Trump accused the Nigerian government of not doing enough to prevent the killings of Christians.
British police say at least 10 wounded in stabbing attack on train near Cambridge
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the stabbing attack, British police said.
Dodgers win World Series, defeat Blue Jays in Game 7 classic
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
Uncertainty over federal food aid rises as shutdown fight continues
Rulings by two federal judges eased pressure on SNAP benefits, although President Trump said payments are likely to be delayed.
Syrian leader to meet Trump at White House this month, U.S. envoy says
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., on Nov. 10, Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria and U.S. ambassador to Turkey, confirmed.
Obama, Mamdani talk as Election Day approaches in New York City mayor's race
Zohran Mamdani is viewed as the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City, even as the contest has divided the normal partisan lines between Republicans and Democrats.
2 suspects sought in intentional explosion at Harvard Medical School building
Police say an explosion inside a building on the Harvard Medical School campus in Boston early Saturday morning appears to have been an intentional act.
Canadian prime minister says he apologized to Trump over anti-tariff ad
Prime Minister Mark Carney also told Ontario's Premier Doug Ford not to run the ad.
Rep. Nancy Mace cursed and berated airport police, incident report says
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was flying out of Charleston International Airport on Thursday when the incident occurred.