Antonio McDowell exonerated in wrongful conviction linked to ex-CPD detective
Antonio McDowell's lawyers said he was sentenced to 103 years in prison after being framed for murder by the now-retired Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara.
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Appeals court upholds freeing of woman wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years
A Missouri appellate court ruled that a lower court was right when it decided to overturn the murder conviction of a woman who spent 43 years behind bars for a killing her lawyers argue was committed by a discredited police officer.
John Grisham on the wrongfully convicted: "It's not that difficult to convict an innocent person"
The bestselling author of legal thrillers has co-written a work of non-fiction: "Framed," a collection of stories about people wrongfully convicted of crimes, and the fight to exonerate them.
Book excerpt: "Framed" by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey
The bestselling novelist returns with a work of non-fiction, co-written by the founder of an organization advocating for the wrongfully convicted, that details the painful stories of people convicted for crimes they did not commit.
Longest-serving death row inmate speaks out after murder acquittal
Iwao Hakamada, 88, was declared innocent of the quadruple murder that he spent 46 years on death row for.
Chicago man wrongly imprisoned for murder wins $50 million jury award
In 2011 when he was just 18, Marcel Brown was convicted as an accomplice to a murder three years earlier.
Hawaii man linked by DNA on fork to Virginia woman's 1991 killing
Police said they matched DNA taken from Dana Ireland's body to that of Albert Lauro Jr.
Missouri Supreme Court halts release of man after murder conviction overturned
A St. Louis Circuit Court judge had ordered Christopher Dunn be released by Wednesday evening, and threatened the warden with contempt if he wasn't.
Missouri judge overturns wrongful conviction of Christopher Dunn
A Missouri judge on Monday overturned the conviction of Christopher Dunn, who has spent more than 30 years in prison for a killing he has long contended he didn't commit.
Missouri high court clears way for woman's release after 43 years in prison
Sandra Hemme, now 64, had been serving a life sentence after she was twice convicted of murder in the death of library worker Patricia Jeschke.
Russian media say jailed U.S. soldier pleads "partially guilty" to theft
Russian reports say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black told a court he inadvertently stole some money, but did not threaten a Russian woman.
Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years
If released, Sandra Hemme's prison term will mark the longest known wrongful conviction of a woman in U.S. history, her attorneys said.
Missouri schedules inmate's execution despite doubts over evidence
Marcellus Williams is scheduled to be executed Sept. 24. He never received a hearing for an innocence claim that some officials believe is legitimate.
Wrongful conviction hearing starts for Missouri man imprisoned 33 years
A wrongful conviction hearing for Christopher Dunn begins in Missouri. Dunn has spent 33 years in prison for a murder he says he didn't commit.
Man fired by for taking free detergent sample wins court battle
An assistant bank manager fired for taking a free detergent sample from a nearby store in Tokyo has won his court battle against his employer.
Lamar Johnson: "I am a freed man ... and a blessed man"
Missouri man spent almost three decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit before he was finally released.
Marvin Haynes celebrates newfound freedom with friends and family in Minneapolis
Marvin Haynes walked out of prison last month after a judge overturned his conviction for the 2004 murder of Randy Sherer.
Black man wrongfully imprisoned for 44 years gets $25 million settlement
"We are deeply remorseful for the past wrongs that caused tremendous harm to Mr. Long, his family, friends, and our community," the city's statement read.
Jimmy Soto, exonerated after 42 years in prison, is back home for Christmas Eve
Soto spent more than 40 Christmas Eves in prison, after a wrongful conviction for a murder he didn't commit.
"They've left me behind," Paul Whelan says from inside Russian prison
American Paul Whelan, imprisoned in Russia for 5 years, says it's "unfathomable to me that they've left me behind."
Judge orders new murder trial for Black man over role of race in picking jury
The federal judge said a trial judge in Mississippi didn't give Terry Ptichford's lawyer enough chance to argue that the prosecution was dismissing Black jurors for discriminatory reasons.
Chicago cousins freed after being wrongfully incarcerated for 42 years
James Soto, 62, and David Ayala, 60 were wrongfully convicted in two 1981 murders and were expected to be released on Thursday.
Detroit community leader once wrongfully convicted is set to become a police commissioner
America is the land of second chances, and one Detroit man is making the most of his.
Man exonerated on Philadelphia murder charge 17 years after arrest
David Sparks was 16 when he was picked up for violating a Philadelphia curfew for teens. He was later wrongfully convicted in a deadly shooting.
Man compensated by Philadelphia after spending decades in prison for crime he didn't commit
The city of Philadelphia is compensating a man who spent decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
Trump signs travel ban on nationals from 12 countries, restrictions on 7 more
President Trump signed a proclamation to ban travel from certain countries, citing national security risks. It's set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
2 Israeli-American hostages' bodies recovered by troops in Gaza
Judi Lynn Weinstein and Gad Haggai, U.S.-Israeli dual nationals, were killed in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack, but their bodies had been held in Gaza.
Americans are filing for Social Security at record rates. Here's why.
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
Trump administration returns Guatemalan man to U.S. after judge says he was wrongly deported
A Guatemalan man was returned to the U.S. on the orders of a federal judge, in the first high-profile case of its kind.
Private Japanese lunar lander closing in on unexplored top of the moon
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Education Dept. threatens Columbia University's accreditation
The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights said Columbia has violated federal antidiscrimination laws.
Trump orders investigation into Biden aides over autopen use, health "conspiracy"
President Trump is ordering an investigation into whether former President Joe Biden used an autopen to sign key documents like pardons.
Judge temporarily blocks deportation of Boulder attack suspect's family
U.S. District Judge Gordon Gallagher issued brief relief to the wife of Mohamed Soliman, the suspect in the attack in Boulder, and their children.
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Trump administration planning to end TSA's Quiet Skies traveler surveillance program
The Trump administration plans to end a federal domestic surveillance program for travelers that has drawn criticism.
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Americans are filing for Social Security at record rates. Here's why.
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
Procter & Gamble says it will cut 7,000 jobs over the next 2 years
Procter & Gamble plans to cut non-manufacturing jobs as it seeks to compete in what the company calls an "increasingly challenging environment."
Sea turtle named Dilly Dally returns to ocean after flipper amputation
A satellite tracking device attached to Dilly Dally's shell will allow the center and the public to follow her journey.
Climber dies after falling 3,000 feet on Mount McKinley in Alaska
Alex Chiu, 41, was ascending Mount McKinley's West Buttress climbing route with two others on Monday when he fell at a spot known as Squirrel Point, according to park officials.
Thousands of students in limbo as Trump admin seeks to shut down Job Corps
Last week, the Labor Department announced a "phased pause" in operations at 99 contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide.
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Americans are filing for Social Security at record rates. Here's why.
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
Procter & Gamble says it will cut 7,000 jobs over the next 2 years
Procter & Gamble plans to cut non-manufacturing jobs as it seeks to compete in what the company calls an "increasingly challenging environment."
Private Japanese lunar lander closing in on unexplored top of the moon
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Couple faces retirement fears amid market swings
Like millions of Americans, Alicia and Chu Gomez are experiencing the waves of an uncertain, see-sawing market.
Popular baby products company hard-hit by tariff hike on steel, aluminum
Tariffs affect almost all of the 500-plus products that Munchkin sells, the vast majority of which are made in China.
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Asthma sufferers could be at greater risk if Trump cuts health program
The Trump administration wants to shutter the CDC's National Asthma Control Program, which provides millions in funding to state-administered initiatives aimed at fighting the disease.
Thousands of students in limbo as Trump admin seeks to shut down Job Corps
Last week, the Labor Department announced a "phased pause" in operations at 99 contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide.
Trump orders investigation into Biden aides over autopen use, health "conspiracy"
President Trump is ordering an investigation into whether former President Joe Biden used an autopen to sign key documents like pardons.
Trump restricts international students from studying at Harvard
President Trump escalated a monthslong battle with Harvard University.
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Jeffries calls Musk's attacks on Trump's budget bill "the stone-cold reality"
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sided with Elon Musk in a CBS News interview, after the billionaire called President Trump's domestic policy bill a "disgusting abomination."
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Asthma sufferers could be at greater risk if Trump cuts health program
The Trump administration wants to shutter the CDC's National Asthma Control Program, which provides millions in funding to state-administered initiatives aimed at fighting the disease.
FDA to review abortion pill mifepristone for safety. Here's what to know.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the FDA "to review the latest data on mifepristone," but experts say concerns about the abortion pill's safety are misguided.
Ground beef with possible E. coli distributed nationwide, USDA says
The beef, which may be contaminated with E. coli, was distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations across the U.S.
Tomato recall affecting multiple states elevated to highest risk warning by FDA
The tomatoes, recalled for potential salmonella contamination, were shipped to Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
CDC official overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigns
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
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Violent turbulence injures 9 on flight, forces emergency landing
German police say severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing after violent turbulence injured nine people on board.
Popular band fined $36,000 for glorifying drug cartels
At a Los Tucanes de Tijuana performance, nearly a third of their songs were "narcocorridos" glamorizing drug traffickers, officials said.
2 Israeli-American hostages' bodies recovered by troops in Gaza
Judi Lynn Weinstein and Gad Haggai, U.S.-Israeli dual nationals, were killed in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack, but their bodies had been held in Gaza.
Trump signs travel ban on nationals from 12 countries, restrictions on 7 more
President Trump signed a proclamation to ban travel from certain countries, citing national security risks. It's set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
Woman in poison mushroom killings trial says she was trying to fix "bland" meal
Erin Patterson spoke Wednesday about the July 2023 lunch and offered her explanations on how she planned the meal that killed three of her four guests who ate it.
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Popular band fined $36,000 for glorifying drug cartels
At a Los Tucanes de Tijuana performance, nearly a third of their songs were "narcocorridos" glamorizing drug traffickers, officials said.
Jessie J diagnosed with early breast cancer, says she'll undergo surgery
U.K. pop singer Jessie J announced her breast cancer diagnosis in a video on Instagram, saying she learned of it before her new single "No Secrets" was released.
Cynthia Erivo on hosting Sunday's Tony Awards and the "Wicked" sequel
Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo tells "CBS Mornings" how Elphaba from "Wicked' has matured ahead of Erivo hosting the 78th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday.
Auli'i Cravalho talks news Apple TV+ special
Auli'i Cravalho, the breakout actress who voiced "Moana," has a new animated children's special on Apple TV+ called "Lulu is a Rhinoceros." Cravalho joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about why kids and parents should tune in for the family musical event.
How Charlene Kaye is rewriting the rules of pop
Charlene Kaye's musical parodies are racking up millions of views. But her story runs deeper.
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Meta signs nuclear power deal for AI energy
Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy, joining the growing list of tech giants turning to nuclear energy to meet the demands of artificial intelligence. Bloomberg News tech reporter Riley Griffin has more.
Blue Origin spacecraft carries 6 to edge of space
A Blue Origin sub-orbital spacecraft successfully rocketed to an altitude more than 60 miles above the Earth Saturday with a crew of six. After separating from its booster, the capsule touched down in the West Texas desert about 10 minutes after liftoff.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Colleges try to tackle A.I. in the classroom
Some colleges are turning to classic tactics to try to keep A.I. out of the classroom. Sales of lined composition test books — known as "blue books" — which students used to use to handwrite essays and answers on exams, are on the rise, the Wall Street Journal reported. Here's how schools are trying to tackle the exploding use of A.I.
Google, DOJ antitrust case ending soon
Google and the Justice Department are set to begin closing arguments in the historic antitrust case that started nine months ago when a federal judge ruled Google has a monopoly over the search engine market. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest updates.
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Private Japanese lunar lander closing in on unexplored top of the moon
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Looking at Iran's uranium enrichment
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Fungus in "agroterrorism" arrest already widely prevalent in U.S., researcher says
Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.
NSF terminates research grants
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has terminated thousands of research grants, following President Trump's executive order. Todd Wolfson, President of the American Association of University Professors, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with more details.
Massive planet discovered orbiting tiny star, puzzling scientists
It had not been thought possible that such tiny, weak stars could provide the conditions needed to form and host huge planets.
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Popular band fined $36,000 for glorifying drug cartels
At a Los Tucanes de Tijuana performance, nearly a third of their songs were "narcocorridos" glamorizing drug traffickers, officials said.
Woman in poison mushroom killings trial says she was trying to fix "bland" meal
Erin Patterson spoke Wednesday about the July 2023 lunch and offered her explanations on how she planned the meal that killed three of her four guests who ate it.
New suspect linked to Palm Springs bombing
A man federal authorities say is linked to a bombing last month at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, is facing charges. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez is following the story.
New video of Colorado attack
New footage shows the moment police say the Boulder, Colorado, attack suspect threw a flaming Molotov cocktail at demonstrators. Police say the suspect, Mohammed Soliman, an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa in 2023, also caught himself on fire in the video. Meanwhile, CBS News Colorado's Justin Adams reports on Wednesday's vigil.
Forensic video expert testifies at Combs trial
A forensic video expert took the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial to testify about the hotel footage showing Combs' alleged attack on Cassie Ventura. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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Private Japanese lunar lander closing in on unexplored top of the moon
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Massive planet discovered orbiting tiny star, puzzling scientists
It had not been thought possible that such tiny, weak stars could provide the conditions needed to form and host huge planets.
Fluke discovery at planetarium sheds light on mysterious cosmic cloud
Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system's many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show.
The northern lights could be visible in some U.S. states tonight
The northern lights — also called aurora borealis — could be visible in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, northern parts of Idaho, Wyoming, Iowa, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.
Trump withdraws NASA post nomination
President Trump withdrew his nomination for Jaren Isaacman, an Elon Musk ally, to lead NASA. Mr. Trump said he would soon announce a new nominee. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Details on call between Trump, Putin
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone Wednesday about Ukraine's recent attack. Putin vowed to respond. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
Russia launches drone attack in Ukraine
Russia launched a drone strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, days after a drone operation successfully targeted military aircraft inside Russia. The latest violent escalation comes as details emerge about Vladimir Putin's calls with President Trump and Pope Leo XIV. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Budget bill could leave millions uninsured
President Trump's budget bill would hike the federal deficit to $2.4 billion and leave 10.9 million Americans without health insurance, according to a report released by the Congressional Budget Office. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
Details on Trump's travel ban
President Trump signed a proclamation banning travel from 12 countries and restricting travel from seven others. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more details from the White House.
Eye Opener: Trump announces new travel ban
President Trump announces a new travel ban on citizens from more than a dozen countries. Also, a dismal new jobs report prompts President Trump to criticize Fed Chair Jerome Powell. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.