Illinois man admits to arson-for-hire scheme in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – An Illinois man pleaded guilty to 14 felonies in connection with an arson-for-hire scheme. Rufis Jefferson, 47, of Venice, admitted to his involvement in the scheme during a federal court hearing Thursday. Investigators say Jefferson and others conspired to set residential buildings on fire and collect insurance benefits. Dozens of St. Louis […]
This week on “Sunday Morning” (January 14)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Donald Trump speaks in court as New York civil fraud trial nears end
Former President Donald Trump was allowed to address the court for a few minutes during one of the final stages of his New York civil fraud trial. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman was in court as Trump spoke.
Ohio woman who miscarried won’t be criminally charged, prosecutor says
The police investigation of Brittany Watts, who is Black, set off a firestorm over the treatment of pregnant women, especially Black women, in the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Hunter Biden expected to plead not guilty to federal tax charges in California
Hunter Biden is expected to plead not guilty to federal tax charges in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday. The president’s son was indicted on nine felony and misdemeanor tax-related offenses last month. He’s accused of skipping out on paying $1.4 million to the IRS. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge is outside the court.
COVID-19 JN.1 variant is spreading across the U.S.
A sharp uptick in emergency room visits and hospitalizations for COVID-19, influenza and RSV began in mid-December, and a COVID variant called JN.1 is rapidly spreading.. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with the data and what to know about the variant.
The 5 best Wi-Fi mesh systems in 2024
Establish a reliable and secure whole-house connection with our picks for the best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2024.
Who is Rashad Jamal? Alleged cult leader tied to missing group behind bars in Georgia
BERKELEY, Mo. – Six people with ties to the St. Louis area have been missing for nearly five months, and authorities believed they were involved with an online cult before their disappearance. The Berkeley Police Department in St. Louis County describes Rashad Jamal as their alleged cult leader. Jamal, whose legal last name is White, […]
eBay agrees to pay $3 million to resolve charges over stalking scandal
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.
Should I invest in gold now that inflation is climbing?
Gold tends to shine during periods of high inflation, but it’s important to weigh all the factors before investing.
