Oklahoma passes bill to make most abortions illegal
The Oklahoma Legislature approved a bill that makes almost all abortions illegal in the state. The bill makes performing an abortion a felony with a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.
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"48 Hours" previews "Gambling on a Killer"
Earlier this year, Eric Smith was released from prison after spending 28 years behind bars for the murder of 4-year-old Derrick Robie. "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod joins "CBS Mornings" with details on the first extensive interview with Robie's parents since Smith's release.
Convicted killer Eric Smith released from prison
In 1993, 13-year-old Eric Smith murdered 4-year-old Derrick Robie. After 28 years behind bars, Smith walked out of prison and has moved to Queens, New York.
R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking case
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly is now a convicted felon after a jury found him guilty Monday on all charges in a racketeering and sex trafficking trial. He could face decades in prison. Jericka Duncan has been following the case.
$380 million settlement for abused gymnasts
USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have reached a $380 million settlement with victims of former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar. He is serving over 100 years in prison for crimes of sexual abuse and child pornography after pleading guilty to multiple charges. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Outrage over Hertz rental car arrest
A New Hampshire man spent two weeks in jail and still faces felony charges after Hertz accused him of stealing a vehicle — a vehicle the man says he properly rented and paid for. CBS News' consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports.
Hearing to free Kevin Strickland gets new date
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty sits down with Kevin Strickland, a man who has spent the last 43 years in a Missouri prison for murders he says he did not commit. The local prosecutor determined that Strickland is "factually innocent" and has tried to have him released, but Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt maintains Strickland is guilty and is fighting to keep him behind bars.
Kevin Strickland speaks on life after prison
For the first time since his release, Kevin Strickland is sitting down for a network television interview. Erin Moriarty of "48 Hours" speaks to Strickland about adjusting to life outside prison and his goals for the future as a free man.
Man gets day in court, 44 years later
Forty-four years after Vincent Simmons was found guilty of attempted aggravated rape of twin 14-year-olds, he is expected to find out Monday whether or not he is entitled to a new trial. CBS News' lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports.
The cultural impact of R. Kelly's conviction
R&B Singer R. Kelly was found guilty Monday of all charges in his trial on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Jodi Kantor joined “CBS Mornings” to discuss the impact of R. Kelly's conviction and what message the verdict sends to survivors.
Vincent Simmons freed after 44 years
A Louisiana man is out of prison after 44 years. Vincent Simmons was convicted of attempted aggravated rape of twin 14-year-olds in 1977. He has maintained his innocence; they have maintained he is guilty. David Begnaud reports.
Colorado truck driver's prison sentence reduced
Colorado Governor Jared Polis intervened to commute the sentence of Rogel Aguilera Mederos, a truck driver convicted of killing four people in 2019 after the brakes on his big rig failed. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Officer gets year in prison for killing fiancée's dog
Richard Chinappi III allegedly tried to cover up the shooting by saying he accidentally killed the animal while trying to stop a bear attack.
Parents of former Marine plead for his release
The parents of a former U.S. Marine detained in Russia are pleading for his release. Trevor Reed was accused of assaulting police officers in 2019 and is currently serving a 9-year prison sentence. Paula and Joey Reed join CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on their fight to get their son back home.
Potter sentenced in Daunte Wright killing
Former police officer Kim Potter was sentenced Friday to two years in prison for fatally shooting Daunte Wright during a traffic stop last year in a Minneapolis suburb. CBS Minnesota's David Schuman reports.
Arbery's killers found guilty in hate crimes trial
A jury found the three White men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery guilty in a federal hate crimes trial. Gregory and Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan now face up to life in prison in addition to the sentences they received in state court after being convicted of his murder. Janet Shamlian reports.
Convicted murderer escapes prison again, caught after running out of gas
Some prison employees were suspended because the staff waited more than a day to tell the Department of Corrections he was missing, officials said.
Artist starts over after wrongful conviction
Richard Phillips was wrongfully convicted for a murder he didn't commit. To pass the time, he painted. Now that he's been released, his paintings are helping to restart his life. Steve Hartman has his story on the road.
Man overcomes addiction to become mayor
Jermaine Wilson of Leavenworth, Kansas, started using drugs at age 11 and was in maximum-security prison by age 21. Now he's the mayor of Leavenworth. Steve Hartman has his story for "On the Road."
As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Mark and Mia Schand, who prove one of the most famous teachings about love -- that it is patient, endures all things and never loses hope.
As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Mark and Mia Schand, who prove one of the most famous teachings about love -- that it is patient, endures all things and never loses hope.
U.S. prisons seeing rise in COVID cases
On his first full day in office, President Biden promised to order the Bureau of Prisons to review its protocols to protect prisoners from COVID-19. A new report from Stat looks at what the Biden administration has and hasn't done. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Stat Washington correspondent Nicholas Florko about his reporting.
80-year-old nun gets prison sentence for stealing $835,000: "I have sinned"
Kreuper acknowledged diverting money to pay for personal expenses and "large gambling expenses incurred at casinos," the U.S. attorney's office said.
Jail sued for ivermectin has history of care issues
An Arkansas jail that has been accused of treating inmates with ivermectin without their knowledge has been sued dozens of times for allegedly providing inadequate health care — including the claim that it withheld medication and improperly treated fractured bones. Here's what a CBS News investigation has found.
Ahmaud Arbery killer withdraws guilty plea in federal hate crimes trial
The withdrawal comes days after a U.S. District Court judge rejected terms of a plea deal between defense attorneys and prosecutors that was met with passionate objections by Arbery's parents.
20 people arrested for using drones to deliver contraband to South Carolina prison
Authorities seized knives, guns, meth, tobacco and crack cocaine.
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.
What experts say about Trump's plans to restart nuclear testing
After his recent remarks about resuming nuclear testing, President Trump told "60 Minutes" "we're the only country that doesn't test."
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.