51 killed, 24 wounded in Colombia prison fire, authorities say
The deadly blaze erupted inside a detention center in Tuluá, Colombia on Tuesday after an inmate set fire to a mattress, according to the national prison system director.
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"48 Hours" full episode: Death by Text
Inside the groundbreaking trial of a crime of the digital age -- should a young woman go to prison for sending texts to a friend who took his own life? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.
Death and the Dentist
In his only interview, a New York dentist charged with murdering his lover's husband vows that he didn't do it -- but could he go to prison for something else? "48 Hours" Richard Schlesinger investigates.
Attempted Reagan assassin granted full freedom
The man who shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan in 1981 is officially a free man. John Hinckley Jr. was released from psychiatric supervision after a judge ruled he's no longer a threat.
Former death row inmate on new book for kids
Anthony Ray Hinton served nearly 30 years on death row in Alabama for crimes he says he didn't commit, before being exonerated in 2015. His book "The Sun Does Shine" was a best-seller, and has now been adapted for young readers. Hinton joins “CBS Mornings'' to discuss his life since being released from prison, and what lessons he hopes young people learn from his story.
Former death row inmate on new children's book
In his new book, Anthony Ray Hinton details his journey toward hope after spending decades on death row for a crime he says he didn't commit.
Missouri marks “Kevin Strickland Day”
Kevin Strickland was exonerated after spending 43 years in prison for a triple murder he did not commit. Now, the state of Missouri is marking June 7 as “Kevin Strickland Day” — but he says he asked for a different name, “Conscious Awareness Day,” to “give it to the people.”
A massive manhunt is underway for one of the most dangerous drug traffickers in the world
A massive manhunt is underway for one of the most dangerous drug traffickers in the world. Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman escaped from his maximum-security prison over the weekend. It is the second time he has broken free. Omar Villafranca reports.
The DEA reportedly warned Mexico more than a year ago about an escape plan
The head of the prison where Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman escaped has been fired. Mexican authorities are offering a nearly $4 million reward for the drug kingpin’s capture. The DEA reportedly warned Mexico more than a year ago about an escape plan. Omar Villafraca reports from the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas.
Mexican authorities are offering a $3.8 million reward for the drug kingpin's capture
The head of the prison where Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman escaped has been fired. Mexican authorities are offering a $3.8 million reward for the drug kingpin's capture. David Gaddis, CEO of G-Global Protection Solutions and former regional director of the Drug Enforcement Agency in Mexico, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss "El Chapo's" influence in Mexico and how he may have pulled off the brazen escape.
Full interview: Family of detained American Emad Shargi
The family of Emad Shargi, who has been detained in an Iranian prison for four years, opens up to CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Shargi's long detention and the pain of him not being home.
Attempted Reagan assassin granted full freedom
John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is set to be unconditionally released in two weeks. Hinckley spent over two decades in a mental institution and has been living under federal supervision.
Search continues for inmate who stabbed prison bus driver and fled
No other inmates escaped in the incident, officials said.
Video shows moments after Casey White's arrest
Dashcam video shows the moments after murder suspect and fugitive Casey White was apprehended in Evansville, Indiana, on Monday following a police chase that ended in a crash. In the video, White is heard referring to corrections official Vicky White, who authorities say helped him escape from an Alabama jail, as his "wife." She died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a coroner said.
Corrections official dies after she and escaped inmate were captured
Alabama corrections official Vicky White and escaped capital murder suspect Casey Cole White were captured in Indiana on Monday after more than a week-long manhunt, Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said. Vicky White, who had been hospitalized after the pair was apprehended, died later Monday night, the Vanderburgh County Coroner said in a statement to CBS affiliate WEEV. Seth McFarlane reports.
A woman who was spared prison time now runs her own nonprofit
Struggling to escape the cycle of poverty and criminal conviction discrimination, Gabrielle Perry created a second chance opportunity for women.
Manhunt underway for inmate and corrections officer
The FBI has joined the manhunt for escaped prison inmate Casey White and corrections official Vicky White, who law enforcement says may have helped with the escape. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Prison guards charged with murder of inmate
Three Florida correctional officers were arrested Thursday and charged with murder in the fatal beating of a prisoner, officials said. After the inmate threw urine on an officer, they handcuffed him and a beating followed, authorities said. CBS Miami reports.
Inside Trevor Reed's release from Russia
Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss his role in helping Trevor Reed get released from prison in Russia.
Marine veteran released from Russian prison
Trevor Reed, the former U.S. Marine who gained his freedom in a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia, arrived back in the United States early Thursday. He spent nearly three years in a Russian prison. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trevor Reed's parents react to son's release
Trevor Reed's parents, Paula and Joey, sat down with Norah O'Donnell to discuss their yearslong fight for their son's freedom and the moment they found out their son was being released from a Russian prison.
Freed Florida man may be sent back to prison
A Florida man who was freed from prison last year could be headed back after a higher court reinstated his original murder conviction. Crosley Green was convicted in 1990 of murdering 22-year-old Charles Flynn the year before. He spent 32 years in prison before his conviction was overturned by a federal judge in 2018 after new evidence emerged. Now a higher court has ruled against him. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has been covering the ups and downs of this case for more than two decades. She reports on the latest developments.
Tennessee governor calls off execution of state's oldest death row inmate
The governor said the execution will not move forward Thursday night.
Woman exonerated after 35 years
Forensics play a role in nearly a quarter of all wrongful convictions in the United States. Released after 35 years behind bars for a crime she didn't commit, Joyce Watkins shares her story with Erin Moriarty.
Russian court rejects appeal by jailed former U.S. Marine
Trevor Reed's family said they had "little hope" for his appeal, but U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan called the court's decision "very disappointing."
Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Pakistan "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests," official says
President Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes that "Pakistan's been testing" nuclear weapons.
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Illinois man charged with threatening Trump in Instagram video
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.