Florida's convicted killer clown released from prison
A woman who pleaded guilty to dressing as a clown and in 1990 murdering the wife of a man she later married has been released from a Florida prison.
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Axe missing after camper's brutal murder as killer remains at large
Dustin Kjersem was initially reported to have been killed by a bear — but officials soon discovered he was actually the victim of a brutal homicide.
Homicide probe launched after soldier found dead at Army base
Sgt. Sarah Roque's body was found in a dumpster near the living quarters for single soldiers at Fort Leonard Wood, officials said.
Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in Alabama
Reported bear attack on Montana camper turns out to be brutal homicide
Dustin Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds," including to his skull, an autopsy revealed. His killer has not been found.
Former politician gets at least 28 years for killing Vegas reporter
A judge invoked sentencing enhancements to add eight years to the minimum 20-year sentence that a jury set in August after finding Robert Telles guilty of murder.
Alex Murdaugh settles wrongful death lawsuit over boat crash
Alex Murdaugh has settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a teen killed in a boat crash involving Murdaugh's youngest son.
Suspect in murder of Rochester Hills man arrested in Louisiana
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says one suspect is in custody after two people posed as DTE workers and allegedly killed a 72-year-old man and duct taped his wife in their home on Friday.
Prosecutors drop negligent homicide charge in Ronald Greene case
Louisiana prosecutors have dismissed a negligent homicide charge filed against a state trooper in the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene.
Marcellus Williams' execution set to proceed, Missouri Supreme Court rules
Lawyers for Marcellus Williams, who maintains his innocence, argued Monday the execution should be halted over the exclusion of a potential Black juror.
Vermont town official, his wife and her teen son killed in their home
Vermont State Police identified the victims as Brian Crossman, 46, Erica Crossman, 41, and her 13-year-old son, Colin Taft.
Husband indicted in bizarre double homicide after au pair's arrest
A grand jury indicted Brendan Banfield on the charge of aggravated murder in the February 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.
Judge rejects attempt to free Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams
A judge declined to vacate the conviction and death sentence of Missouri inmate Marcellus Williams, who is set to be executed Sept. 24.
Judge in Idaho murders trial orders change of venue for Bryan Kohberger
A judge has agreed to move the trial of Bryan Kohberger in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students to a different city.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
4 Las Vegas teens plead guilty in classmate's deadly beating
Four Las Vegas teenagers have pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal beating of their high school classmate as part of a deal with prosecutors that kept them from being tried as adults.
Florida executes man convicted of 1994 killing of college student in national forest
A Florida man convicted of killing a college freshman and raping the murder victim's older sister while the siblings camped in a national forest 30 years ago was executed Thursday.
Electric chair tested and firing squad prepared in South Carolina
South Carolina's prisons director said the state is ready to execute an inmate next month by either electrocution, firing squad or lethal injection.
Haiti arrests suspect in killings of U.S. missionaries, nonprofit chief
Married missionaries Natalie and Davy Lloyd and nonprofit chief Jude Montis were killed amid intense gang violence in Haiti.
Missouri Supreme Court blocks agreement that would have halted execution
Marcellus Williams entered an Alford plea, which doesn't admit guilt and would reduce his sentence to life in prison without parole.
Babysitter pleads guilty in death of a man she injured as baby in 1984
A former babysitter has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2019 death of a man she was accused of disabling as an infant in 1984.
Alabama's third nitrogen execution set for November
Alabama's governor has set a Nov. 21 execution date for what is scheduled to be the nation's third death sentence carried out by nitrogen gas.
Homicides decline in several major cities
New data from major American cities shows homicides are down 13% during the first six months of 2024 compared to the same time in 2020. CBS News vice president of Data Journalism John Kelly gives us insight into these numbers.
Texas man executed for 1997 killing of female jogger
Texas has executed Arthur Lee Burton for the killing of a woman who was jogging near her Houston home more than 27 years ago.
Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison is free
Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Doha, drawing condemnation from Qatar
U.S. ally Qatar condemns Israel for strikes targeting Hamas leaders in its capital city Doha, calling them "a blatant violation of all international laws and norms."
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RFK Jr. releases report on children's health
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families, although it was short on details.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
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Border official who oversaw L.A. immigration raids arrives in Chicago
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration enforcement raids in southern California this summer, has arrived in Chicago.
Roberts halts lower court order that required Trump to unfreeze foreign aid
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.
Venezuelan leader declares early Christmas as standoff with U.S. escalates
As he sends more troops to Venezuela's borders amid a standoff with Trump, President Nicolas Maduro says he's also rescheduling Christmas, to defend "the right to happiness."