Teen who walked 6 miles to middle school graduation gets college scholarship
Xavier Jones spent two hours walking to his middle school graduation, inspiring a university president in the audience.
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Woman imprisoned for library worker's 1980 murder could be released
Sandra Hemme, now 63, who was convicted of murder in the Nov. 12, 1980, killing of library worker Patricia Jeschke.
Teen who lost her legs in St. Louis car crash sues drivers, city
Janae Edmonson's lawsuit seeks over $25,000 in damages from multiple parties, including St. Louis and two drivers involved in the crash.
Mass shooting in St. Louis leaves 1 minor dead, 9 injured, police say
St. Louis police are investigating an overnight shooting at a building in the city's downtown area. All the victims were teenagers.
"Dangerous" inmate on the run after escaping Missouri jail; 6 others caught
Seven inmates escaped, but most were recaptured within hours. The remaining escapee should be considered "armed and dangerous," police said.
New details emerge about ER doctor found dead in Arkansas lake
John Forsyth had recently become engaged to be married, his brother said, and his fiancée was the last known person to communicate with him.
Missouri passes bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors
The legislature also passed a bill Wednesday to prevent transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams.
Tornado, baseball-sized hail wreak havoc in Missouri
A tornado, hail and strong winds damaged buildings and injured cattle in Missouri on Saturday night.
Lamar Johnson's final chance for freedom: Inside the courtroom
Lamar Johnson was freed after spending nearly 30 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. During the hearing, the judge took an unusual step in the case before deciding.
Man convicted of murder despite being nowhere near the crime scene
Lamar Johnson was convicted of murder despite being three miles away from the crime scene. "48 Hours" takes a drive to see if it would have even been possible for Johnson to kill Markus Boyd.
Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids
Oklahoma is the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors.
Federal probe finds hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke law
An investigation found two hospitals put a pregnant woman's life in jeopardy and violated federal law by refusing to provide an emergency abortion when she experienced premature labor at 17 weeks.
"48 Hours" reports on wrongful conviction
Lamar Johnson, of Missouri, was exonerated in February for a murder he didn't commit. He spent almost three decades in prison. In a new "48 Hours," Erin Moriarty speaks to Greg Elking, the witness who helped put Johnson away, for his first TV interview. Moriarty joins CBS News to preview the episode, airing Saturday, April 29, at 10/9c on CBS.
Judge blocks Missouri rule limiting transgender health care
A judge blocked the rule hours before it was set to take effect.
Former therapist Jennifer Hall pleads guilty in deaths of 2 patients
In the five months Jennifer Hall worked at Hedrick Medical Center, the hospital experienced 18 "code blue" incidents -- up from an average of one a year before then.
A pen pal's unswerving faith
Twenty-five years ago, an inmate serving a life sentence in a Missouri prison wrote to a church outside St. Louis hoping that someone would write back. Ever since, Ginny Schrappen corresponded with Lamar Johnson, convinced that his 1995 murder conviction was wrong. In February 2023, Johnson was exonerated and released from prison. Now, the 80-year-old retired schoolteacher could finally welcome the former inmate in her home. Steve Hartman reports.
Charges announced in Ralph Yarl shooting
Prosecutors in Kansas City, Missouri, have filed felony charges against Andrew D. Lester, the homeowner accused of shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who was shot when he went to the wrong house to pick up his siblings last week. Watch the announcement by Clay County Prosecutor Zachary Thompson.
What to know about the Ralph Yarl shooting: Timeline, charges, more
Ralph Yarl, 16, was shot and wounded on April 13 when he went to the wrong house in Kansas City, Missouri.
Man accused of shooting teen due in court
The Kansas City man accused of shooting a Black teen who went to the wrong house is expected to be arraigned in court Wednesday on felony charges. Andrew Lester, 84, has been charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action for allegedly shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl. Adriana Diaz reports.
Man accused of shooting teen to be arraigned
The White homeowner accused of shooting a Black teen who mistakenly rang his doorbell in Kansas City, Missouri, has been released on bond. He's facing arraignment Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on how the community is responding and the condition of the 16-year-old, Ralph Yarl.
Black teen who was shot is doing well, mom says
Prosecutors in Kansas City, Missouri, have filed felony charges against the homeowner accused of shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who went to the wrong house to pick up his siblings last week. Yarl's mother and the family's attorney joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss how he is feeling and what happened that night.
Teen shot while trying to pick up brothers
Ralph Yarl, 16, was shot when he went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers in Kansas City. Andrew Lester, 85, is now facing two felony charges related to the shooting. Roxana Saberi reports.
Report finds democracy for Black Americans is under attack
A new report from the National Urban League is citing what the civil rights and urban advocacy group says are some of the top threats to democracy for Black Americans.
78-year-old bank heist suspect gives teller note: "Didn't mean to scare you"
Officers stopped her less than 2 miles away, with cash scattered on the car's floorboard, prosecutors said.
Deadly tornado causes devastation in Missouri
Parts of Missouri are facing a long road to recovery after a tornado killed five people on Wednesday. KFVS reporter Nicki Clark reports from the hard-hit town of Glen Allen, Missouri.
Fed lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in first cut since 2024
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
5 police officers shot in York County, Pennsylvania; Shapiro headed to scene
Five officers were shot in in York County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon, officials say.
Maps show the forecast track of Tropical Storm Gabrielle
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed Wednesday morning over the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Trump attends banquet dinner with King Charles during 2nd state visit to U.K.
Trump is receiving the royal treatment from King Charles on a historic second U.K. state visit, but he's been greeted also by protests over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces questions on Epstein files at House hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies about RFK Jr., vaccines
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
Bear seriously injures hiker in "surprise encounter" at Yellowstone
The 29-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and arm in Tuesday's attack on the Turbid Lake Trail northeast of Yellowstone Lake.
The IRS will soon set its 2026 tax brackets. See how yours could change.
The IRS adjusts its tax provisions for inflation every year, which can help taxpayers avoid so-called "bracket creep."
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Cardi B on expecting baby with Stefon Diggs and falling in love again
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.