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Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin among 10 killed in Russian plane crash; David Jacobs, creator of "Dallas" and "Knots Landing," dies at 84
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, was one of 10 people who died when a private plane crashed Wednesday north of Moscow. In June, Prigozhin led a brief revolt in which his Wagner soldiers marched on Moscow after he heavily criticized Russian defense officials over their handling of the invasion of Ukraine. Debora Patta reports.
A major drought is drying up the waterways that feed into the Panama Canal, and subsequently limiting the number of cargo ships that can be allowed through each day. Some ships are also being forced to carry less cargo to get through. Ben Tracy has the story.
David Jacobs, a Hollywood producer who created the hit 1980s television series "Dallas," and later its spinoff, "Knots Landing," has died at the age of 84.
A salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 26 people across 11 states has been linked to small turtles.
Authorities Tuesday said they have not received enough DNA samples from Maui residents to help identify the remains of Lahaina fire victims that have been recovered so far. This comes amid uncertainty over the number of people who remain unaccounted for in the fire, with the latest FBI estimates putting that number at between 1,000 and 1,100. Lilia Luciano reports from Maui.
A Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a man during a traffic stop earlier this month will be fired, the city's police chief announced Wednesday. Body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry appeared to contradict the police department's initial account of the events leading up to his killing. Jeff Pegues has detail.
Authorities said a man was fatally shot by police in a residential Pittsburgh neighborhood Wednesday after he opened fire on deputies who had responded to his home to serve an eviction notice, prompting a six-hour standoff.
Eight Republican presidential candidates will take part in the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 campaign season in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday night. Noticeably absent from the stage, however, will be frontrunner and former President Donald Trump. Robert Costa has a preview of what to expect.
The plane crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, according to Russia's civil aviation agency.
Rudy Giuliani was accompanied by former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik.
At least nine of the 19 people facing charges have now appeared at the Fulton County jail to be booked.
Harold is the second named storm to hit the U.S. this week and is expected to bring heavy rain and powerful winds to South Texas.
In a news conference, officials said the school bus had collided with a Honda.
A migrant center expected to house up to 3,000 migrants on New York City's Randall's Island is the latest answer to the city's overcrowding crisis.
The six children and two adults became trapped earlier in the day when one of the cables snapped while the passengers were crossing a river canyon.
The flag stood outside her clothing store in Cedar Glen, California.
A Russian missile strike killed seven people and wounded 129 others on Saturday in the city center of Chernihiv, the regional capital of the northern province of the same name, the acting mayor said.
In New Jersey, we see how first responders use a new method to respond to drug overdoses. Then in Maryland, we look at preventative measures to keep both planes and wildlife safe during flight. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
We look at how the state of California is taking a step towards reparations for descendants of enslaved people. Then in Wyoming, we visit the more than 100-year-old family-owned resort, Dornans, inside the Grand Teton National Park. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
In Massachusetts, we see how grazing sheep are part of a unique partnership with the growing solar industry. Then in Illinois, we tune into the bipartisan effort to keep AM radio accessible in new car technology. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
An exclusive conversation with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Olympian Allyson Felix about prioritizing wellness in high stakes environments. Plus a look inside a unique film program in New York that is giving students of color the skills to tell their own stories. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
In Arizona, we go for a ride in a driverless taxi for a look at the safety behind the technology. Then in Texas, we tour the legendary Stetson hat factory as Western wear rises in popularity. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell speaks with astronaut Peggy Whitson about the future of commercial space flight, her latest mission with Axiom Space, and how she overcame rejection from NASA to become America's most experienced astronaut.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Luke Russert about the passing of his father, beloved newsman Tim Russert, and his travels to 67 countries over three years - which are documented in his new book "Look For Me There: Grieving My father, Finding Myself."
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O’Donnell talks with Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin about breaking world records, managing grief after the sudden loss of her father, and inspiring the next generation of skiers.
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O’Donnell sits down with Boston Marathon bombing survivor Adrianne Haslet about what it was like to finish the world's longest-running marathon twice after losing her leg, how she prioritizes her mental health and what's in store for this year's race.
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O'Donnell sits down with sports broadcasting legend Jim Nantz about his final year covering the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the story behind his signature line "hello friends," and what to expect at this year's Masters Tournament.
Jaylan Gray had to leave college to take care of his younger brother after their mother died.
After he was diagnosed with ALS, Craig Reagan's friends came together, putting in hundreds of hours to restore his 1973 Ford Mustang.
Elizabeth and Jake Landuyt's wedding day went viral after a heroic effort rescued their reception.
Lee Maxwell has been honored by the Guinness Book of World Records for his collection.
Dexter, a bipedal Brittany spaniel, was badly injured in an accident as a puppy — but grew to adapt.
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin among 10 killed in Russian plane crash; David Jacobs, creator of "Dallas" and "Knots Landing," dies at 84
Tropical storm hits Texas as heat threatens millions; Tennessee zoo welcomes rare spotless giraffe
Tropical Storm Hilary hits California with record rain; Charles Martinet, voice of Nintendo's Mario, retiring
Storm preparations underway as Hilary speeds towards California; Ohio seniors come together to write murder mystery novel
Hurricane Hilary could be Southern California’s first tropical storm since 1939; Man returns to college thanks to "random acts of kindness"
Deputies killed the gunman at the scene, authorities said. The three who were fatally shot died at the bar and six other people were taken to hospitals, authorities said.
Eight GOP candidates made their case for why they should be president before their largest audience to date.
A new study determined that Canada's fires were fueled by human-induced changes in temperature and humidity.
During the debate, the eight candidates on stage were asked if they would support Trump as the GOP nominee if he is convicted in any of the four separate cases against him.
Funk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
In some places, the emergence of new COVID-19 variants is spurring the return of mask requirements and other safety measures.
Shares of the computer-chip maker are up 222% this year as artificial intelligence craze fuels sales growth.
Agreement also requires company to maintain 24-hour safety-complaints hotline and anti-retaliation protections for employees.
Her donations range from $1 million to $15 million.
Lahaina conflagration and Kula wildfires burned between $2.5 and $4 billion worth of insured properties, according to estimate.
Eight GOP candidates made their case for why they should be president before their largest audience to date.
During the debate, the eight candidates on stage were asked if they would support Trump as the GOP nominee if he is convicted in any of the four separate cases against him.
The former White House chief of staff's attorneys asked a court to block the Fulton County district attorney's enforcement of his arrest warrant while they try to have the Georgia state case against him moved to federal court.
Rudy Giuliani surrendered at an Atlanta jail to be booked on charges alleging he and others attempted to subvert the 2020 election results in Georgia.
The employee allegedly implicated former President Donald Trump and two of his aides in a pressure campaign to delete security camera footage at Mar-a-Lago.
A salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 26 people across 11 states has been linked to small turtles.
In some places, the emergence of new COVID-19 variants is spurring the return of mask requirements and other safety measures.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services backed off from a plan that could have curtailed access to a type of reconstructive surgery known as DIEP flap. Breast cancer patient advocates are relieved.
Using eye drops contaminated with bacteria can lead to a "life-threatening infection," FDA warns.
A Colorado board has named five drugs it will review for affordability and potential cost caps. But patients with cystic fibrosis worry they will lose access to a life-changing therapy.
Alix Dorsainvil addressed both her captors and the people of Haiti in a video shared by El Roi Haiti, the nonprofit where Dorsainvil worked when she was kidnapped with her young daughter.
A new study determined that Canada's fires were fueled by human-induced changes in temperature and humidity.
South Korea's military says the North has launched what it called "a space launch vehicle" for the second time, following a failed initial attempt in May.
The plane crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, according to Russia's civil aviation agency.
Bernard Luza was shot by firing squad in 1943 after he and hundreds of other Jews and their relatives were arrested following a raid on a factory in Amsterdam.
David Jacobs, a Hollywood producer who created the hit 1980s television series "Dallas," and later its spinoff, "Knots Landing," has died at the age of 84.
The least expensive ticket available to Inter Miami's matchup against Los Angeles Football Club next month is $637.
On Tuesday, Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian took to social media to announce the arrival of their baby girl named Adira River Ohanian.
Charles Martinet, who since 1991 has voiced Mario, Luigi, Wario and other characters in various Nintendo video games, is retiring.
Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down.
Shares of the computer-chip maker are up 222% this year as artificial intelligence craze fuels sales growth.
Spotify considered banning white noise podcasts, according to Bloomberg, after the music-listening service determined their removal would boost its annual gross profit by $38 million. Ultimately, though, the platform decided not to go through with a ban. Ashley Carman, reporter for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss the story.
"Then delete your account," the X owner said in response to the Oscar winner's threat to stop using platform.
As Hollywood actors continue to strike, a major issue in negotiations is the role artificial intelligence could have in reshaping the entertainment industry. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports on the promise and the peril actors now face.
Adobe Systems co-founder said he was a "mediocre" student until a high school teacher got him to love math.
A new study determined that Canada's fires were fueled by human-induced changes in temperature and humidity.
New images from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed intricate details of a dying star's final stages, NASA said.
Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren has the latest on California's recovery from tropical storm Hilary, as the Texas coast braces for its own storm.
As many as 1 in 3 lightning bug species in America could be under threat, scientists say.
A California climate organization for young people is putting its own twist on the popular board game Dungeons & Dragons. The Oakland-based group is creating a collection of 10 original role-playing adventures in which players tackle social and environmental issues rather than fictional monsters. Lil Milagro Henriquez, founder and executive director of Mycelium Youth Network, joins CBS News to explain the game's rules and discuss what the organization hopes young people take away from playing.
Paul Flores was found guilty last year in the 1996 abduction and murder of Kristin Smart, a college freshman who vanished from campus.
The Osage County Sheriff's Office's ongoing investigations uncovered potential connections between Rader and other missing persons cases and unsolved murders in the Kansas and Missouri areas, authorities said.
It's believed "hundreds of rounds" were fired after a man barricaded himself inside a home when deputies tried to evict him.
Pazienza changed her plea to guilty on one count of first-degree manslaughter for fatally pushing Barbara Gustern in March of 2022.
Margaret Sweeney's arrest comes about a month after another woman, Carlee Russell, a 25-year-old Alabama nursing student, told police she was abducted.
India on Wednesday became the fourth nation to safely land a spacecraft on the moon, following the U.S., Russia and China, where few have gone before. Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to discuss the significance of the feat.
A spacecraft launched by India last week landed Wednesday morning near the moon's south pole, a region of the moon largely unexplored. CBS News space analyst William Harwood has the latest.
The successful landing capped a four-year effort to recover from a 2019 crash, demonstrating India's growing space prowess.
SpaceX launches another batch of Starlinks and readies a Crew Dragon flight to the space station while Russia launches its Progress supply ship.
New images from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed intricate details of a dying star's final stages, NASA said.
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
On Nov. 11, 2012, Jake Nolan accompanied his psychiatrist cousin to a NYC Home Depot where she purchased a sledgehammer; 24 hours later, it became a key piece of evidence in a crime that ended with Nolan and her ex-lover in the hospital.
When a young mother disappears in Columbia, Missouri, investigators use DNA from a tree to help solve the mystery of what happened to her.
Rudy Giuliani, former personal attorney for former President Donald Trump, surrendered in Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday to face racketeering charges in connection with alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. Plus, a federal judge denied former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows' attempt to delay his arrest in the case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Fulton County.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, was one of 10 people who died when a private plane crashed Wednesday north of Moscow. In June, Prigozhin led a brief revolt in which his Wagner soldiers marched on Moscow after he heavily criticized Russian defense officials over their handling of the invasion of Ukraine. Debora Patta reports.
What should the public know about a candidate who wants to become president? CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson poses five questions that may help reveal whether someone is qualified or not.
A major drought is drying up the waterways that feed into the Panama Canal, and subsequently limiting the number of cargo ships that can be allowed through each day. Some ships are also being forced to carry less cargo to get through. Ben Tracy has the story.
David Jacobs, a Hollywood producer who created the hit 1980s television series "Dallas," and later its spinoff, "Knots Landing," has died at the age of 84.