Former Texas deputy gets life for killing ex-wife, stepdaughter and man
Former Travis County sheriff's deputy Stephen Broderick, 42, was automatically sentenced after pleading guilty to capital murder Tuesday.
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Mother of 3 children who drowned in Coney Island charged with murder
Erin Merdy faces nine total charges related to the deaths of her three children.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones called a "bully" in second trial over Sandy Hook hoax claims
A Connecticut jury has begun hearing arguments about how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for calling the massacre a hoax.
Local official arrested in death of Las Vegas investigative reporter
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Wednesday that uniformed officers and police vehicles were seen outside the home of Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles.
Off-duty California sheriff's deputy accused of killing couple
A Northern California sheriff's deputy has turned himself into law enforcement after he was accused in the fatal slaying of a husband and wife in their home.
Judge tosses manslaughter charge in California boat fire that killed 34
A federal judge has thrown out an indictment charging a boat captain with manslaughter in the deaths of 34 scuba divers three years ago off the California coast.
Man charged with paying for fake hitmen to kill love rival
Prosecutors in Germany say the man paid thousands of dollars in bitcoin to try to hire a contract killer, only to discover he had been defrauded by a darknet website.
Man arrested in Indianapolis shooting of 3 Dutch soldiers
Indianapolis police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting over the weekend that left one Dutch soldier dead and two wounded.
Man found guilty in wife's 1982 murder after podcast shined spotlight on case
The judge rejected the possibility that the wife abandoned her husband and children to vanish without a trace.
Intoxicated man accused of killing neighbor while shooting at targets in backyard
Authorities say a woman looking out the kitchen window of her South Carolina home was killed by a neighbor shooting at targets while intoxicated in his backyard.
Man accused of killing 3 Muslim men in Albuquerque enters not guilty plea
A lawyer for an Afghan refugee accused in the slayings of three Muslim men in Albuquerque has entered a not guilty plea on her client's behalf.
Derek Chauvin moved from solitary confinement to Arizona federal prison
Chauvin was sentenced last month to 21 years on federal civil rights charges after pleading guilty in an agreement with prosecutors.
At least 15 journalists killed in Mexico so far in 2022
2022 has been one of the deadliest years ever for journalists in Mexico. Jan-Albert Hootsen, a Mexico representative for the nonprofit Committee to Protect Journalists, joins CBS News to discuss the violence against reporters in Mexico.
Atlanta officers won't face any charges in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks
Rayshard Brooks, 27, was shot and killed by police on June 12, 2020.
Alex Murdaugh accused of stealing from brother and family firm in new charges
A disbarred South Carolina attorney charged with killing his wife and son has been indicted on another round of financial crimes.
Group text leads to a mistrial for Florida man charged with killing 3-year-old
The prosecutor sent a message about a judge's ruling to a group chat that included the judge.
Philadelphia's gun violence crisis worsens
Three people have been arrested after nearly 100 rounds were fired in a shooting in Philadelphia that left five people wounded. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports from Philadelphia and joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest on how the city is responding to its gun violence crisis.
Texas executes man for 2006 slaying of Dallas real estate agent
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was convicted of fatally stabbing suburban Dallas real estate agent Sarah Walker in a model home.
Disappearance of Harmony Montgomery now being investigated as homicide
Investigators believe Harmony Montgomery was killed in December 2019, two years before she was reported missing.
Father convicted of fatally shooting his 2 teenage daughters in Texas
A suburban Dallas man who evaded arrest for more than 12 years after being accused of fatally shooting his two teenage daughters in 2008 has been convicted in their deaths.
Retired lieutenant arrested in fatal shooting of D.C. library officer during training
A retired police lieutenant has been arrested after police say he fatally shot a fellow law enforcement officer Thursday during a training exercise at a Washington D.
Driver gets 1 year in jail in hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj's father
Charles Polevich, who pleaded guilty to leaving the scene and tampering with evidence, was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and had his driver's license suspended for six months.
What factors are leading to rise in crime?
Many cities across America have reported rising crime rates. Fordham University Law Professor John Pfaff joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss what's behind the latest trends.
Grieving father erupts at Parkland school shooter's trial
A grieving father erupted in anger as he told jurors about the daughter school shooter Nikolas Cruz murdered along with 16 others four years ago.
Teen commits homicide
A 16-year-old New Jersey boy armed with a semi-automatic rifle shot and killed his parents, sister and a family friend inside the home where they lived, authorities said. Officials said the shooting occurred less than 20 minutes before midnight on New Year's Eve in the shore town of Long Branch.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in northwest suburban Franklin Park Friday morning, Department of Homeland Security officials said.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Probe into anti-apartheid icon Steve Biko's death reopening 48 years later
South Africa's racist apartheid regime said no one was to blame for activist Steve Biko's death in prison. 48 years later, his family wants the truth to come out.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.