Kansas mom gets life in prison after toddler fatally shoots 4-year-old sister
Prosecutors said the gun sat on the couch at least 12 minutes before Mariann Belair's young son picked it up and shot his sister.
Prosecutors said the gun sat on the couch at least 12 minutes before Mariann Belair's young son picked it up and shot his sister.
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
A former Kansas police chief tied to a 2023 raid on a local newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice. According to a complaint filed Monday, Gideon Cody is accused of persuading a witness to withhold information from authorities during and after the raid. Sherman Smith, editor-in-chief of the Kansas Reflector, joins CBS News to discuss.
A former Kansas police chief who led a notorious raid last year on a local newspaper has been charged with interfering with the judicial process.
Kansas declared in 2019 that abortion access is a "fundamental" right under the state's constitution.
A nonprofit has partnered with the Topeka community to ensure immigrants have more than just a roof over their heads.
A nonprofit has partnered with the Topeka, Kansas, community to ensure immigrants have more than just a roof over their heads. Janet Shamlian has more.
The storm blew through Lake Wilson in rural central Kansas' Wilson State Park.
The United States Conference of Mayors is holding its 92nd annual meeting this weekend in first-time host city Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas joined CBS News to discuss some of the topics the officials are expected to address at the conference.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that state Rep. Carl Maughan violated professional standards while representing Bret Blevins in a crash that killed two men.
Court documents reveal new details about the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in rural Oklahoma earlier this year.
Camrah Trotter, was killed as she called 911 after her boyfriend, 23-year-old Dominique Ray, was fatally shot.
The district at the center of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed racial segregation in schools, is now helmed by its first Black female superintendent.
The district at the center of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed racial segregation in schools, is now helmed by its first Black female superintendent. Janet Shamlian spoke to Topeka Public Schools Superintendent Tiffany Anderson about the remarkable changes her district has made.
Tornadoes touched down Monday evening in rural Oklahoma as large hail pelted parts of Kansas.
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 5 severe weather threat for parts of Kansas and Oklahoma. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast.
One person was killed in Westmoreland, Kansas, on Tuesday after a tornado tore through the small city. Another tornado in Oklahoma touched down, damaging several buildings. The severe weather risk continues Wednesday, stretching from Nebraska to Texas.
Tuesday's storms came just two days after tornadoes tore through Oklahoma on Sunday, killing four people and injuring at least 100.
A new "48 Hours" investigation is looking into the death of a Kansas woman after she was found dying from a gunshot wound in 2019. The coroner initially ruled Kristen Trickle's death a suicide, but the local prosecutor said evidence on the scene didn't add up. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the story.
A Kansas woman's 2019 shooting death on Halloween divided investigators. To get more answers, a new prosecutor suggested authorities try a different type of autopsy — aimed at uncovering the victim's state of mind. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the controversial method.
A Kansas woman is found dying from a gunshot wound. Evidence at the scene doesn’t add up, so a prosecutor gets creative. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, April 27 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
A dozen reported tornadoes left behind destroyed homes and scattered debris in several midwestern states, including Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. CBS News' Roxana Saberi reports on the severe weather.
Strong storms across the central U.S. have caused damage and spawned tornadoes, with more severe storms in the forecast through the night.
Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and even hail are expected to sweep through parts of the Midwest this week. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the details.
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's actions set up a series of confrontations with the Republican-supermajority Legislature over those issues.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office.
The attack occurred during a festival marking the 650th anniversary of the western German city of Soligen.
The judge also threw out major felony charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of falsifying a warrant.
Two Arizona women, ages 72 and 82, were found dead in an overturned, bullet-ridden Nissan Pathfinder in the state of Sonora, Mexican officials said.
The center of Tropical Storm Hone could pass near or south of Hawaii's Big Island this weekend, forecasters said.
Fired sheriff's deputy Eddie Duran is facing a charge of manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of an airman who opened his apartment door while holding a gun.
The DOJ alleges RealPage colluded with landlords to inflate rental housing prices, harming millions of Americans.
The couple first confirmed the pregnancy back in May.
The couple first confirmed the pregnancy back in May.
Federal prosecutors recommended a 40-year sentence for former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Chenoa Nickerson was not wearing a life jacket when she was swept into the Havasu Creek.
The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea.
The deal, available through Subway's app and website for a limited time, is aimed at inflation-weary consumers.
The DOJ alleges RealPage colluded with landlords to inflate rental housing prices, harming millions of Americans.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell, speaking at a conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, said the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on economic data.
Under the policy, many people without legal status who are married to citizens can apply for "parole in place."
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
Historians from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History are collecting unique items from the 2024 Democratic National Convention and Republican National Convention to store for future generations.
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president, and as she continues to make her campaign push she has a Colorado native on her team.
The risk of a dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes has four towns in Massachusetts urging residents to stay indoors after dark until at least October. According to a local report, the town says it doesn't have the funds to spray away the potentially deadly pests. Tiffany Chan has details.
More than 75% of woman experience menopause-related hot flashes during their lives.
A new experimental pill may relieve hot flashes, a common menopause symptom experienced by over 75% of women. Unlike other treatments, this pill does not use hormones. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the potential impact on women's health.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Ready for pumpkin season? Here's what to know about the health benefits of this seasonal squash — and the products packed with sugar to be aware of.
Two Arizona women, ages 72 and 82, were found dead in an overturned, bullet-ridden Nissan Pathfinder in the state of Sonora, Mexican officials said.
The attack occurred during a festival marking the 650th anniversary of the western German city of Soligen.
Two former gold medalists, Steve Serio and Nicky Nieves, will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris next week.
Videos showed the alleged attackers claiming support for the suspects arrested in the terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall that left 145 people dead.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
The couple first confirmed the pregnancy back in May.
As Crowded House prepares for their upcoming U.S. tour, the band looked back on the creation of their timeless 1986 hit, "Don't Dream It's Over."
Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo, hosts of the popular "Giggly Squad" podcast, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about how they went from recording Instagram Live videos during the pandemic to hosting one of the most downloaded podcasts on Apple.
In our "Mornings Mixtape" series, Anthony Mason talks with Crowded House about their iconic 1986 hit "Don't Dream It's Over" and the band's continued success.
As the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition narrows down to its top three, we visit finalists Kyndle Wylde, Andrea Hall and Dylan Rockoff to learn more about their musical journeys.
The woman had had several items stolen from her mailbox at the Los Alamos Post Office already when she thought of the idea.
The World Bank has halted all paid advertising on X after CBS News found its promoted ads under racist posts.
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.
Is technology helping humans avoid loneliness or is it making it worse? Kasley Killam, a social health expert, joins CBS News with more details on how technology can help people connect offline.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
This week there was a funeral for 15 glaciers that have disappeared or are in critical danger as the planet heats up. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Dramatic images from Iceland show lava spewing from a fissure almost two-and-a-half miles long as the Reykjanes peninsula sees its 6th eruption since December.
Before Ernesto was a hurricane, it was a tropical storm. But that's all it took to wipe out electricity for nearly all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and half of Puerto Rico. And it's not just an island problem. Extreme weather across the entire U.S. is taking a toll on infrastructure that is being used long past its life expectancy. As we get closer to Election Day, CBS Los Angeles' Marina Jurica tells us what to know about the intersection of climate and energy.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Two Arizona women, ages 72 and 82, were found dead in an overturned, bullet-ridden Nissan Pathfinder in the state of Sonora, Mexican officials said.
Federal prosecutors recommended a 40-year sentence for former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Fired sheriff's deputy Eddie Duran is facing a charge of manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of an airman who opened his apartment door while holding a gun.
Mamta Kafte Bhatt was last seen on July 27, 2024, police said, but her husband did not report her missing until August 5.
Since his 2021 arrest in Scotland, Nicholas Rossi has done a series of bizarre TV interviews, insisting he's an innocent Irishman.
After months of testing and debate, NASA is poised to decide whether or not to bring two astronauts home aboard Boeing's Starliner.
Four astronauts are set to launch on Tuesday for a groundbreaking six-day mission, "Polaris Dawn," aiming to reach a record orbit 870 miles above Earth — three times higher than the International Space Station. The mission will also feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassmann met the crew, who have trained for two years for this historic journey.
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way.
The first of 2024's four consecutive supermoons, the blue moon will reach peak illumination on Monday and will shine brightly through Wednesday.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The risk of a dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes has four towns in Massachusetts urging residents to stay indoors after dark until at least October. According to a local report, the town says it doesn't have the funds to spray away the potentially deadly pests. Tiffany Chan has details.
The Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, a property management software provider, alleging it enabled collusion among landlords to inflate rents for millions of Americans. Jo Ling Kent has details.
After 8-year-old Emouree Johnson started a lemonade stand to raise money for her mom's headstone, the community rallied around her in support. Now the $17,000 can all go into her savings after a local company installed a headstone for free. Steven Hartman goes "On the Road" to Scottsboro, Alabama.
Multiple people were killed and several more wounded in a knife attack at a festival in the German city of Solingen. Holly Williams has the latest.
CBS News has learned that multiple Secret Service agents have been placed on leave amid the investigation into last month's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Nicole Sganga has the new reporting.