Adam Frisch concedes to Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado House race
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert fended off a surprisingly difficult challenge from a Democratic businessman from the ritzy ski town of Aspen.
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"Mobituaries": John Denver – Death of the Sunshine Boy
In the new season of podcasts Mo Rocca looks back at one of the most beloved entertainers of his era: singer-songwriter John Denver (who died 25 years ago this week), whose utterly sincere songs about Colorado and nature made him one of the biggest stars of the 1970s. Rocca visits Aspen, Colorado to meet John's first wife Annie Denver, and close friend Tom Crum, to learn more about the man behind the music. [For more tune in to "Mobituaries" wherever you download podcasts.]
Taking leaf-peeping to new heights
In Aspen, Colo., some fans of fall foliage go to extremes for a spectacular view – namely, jumping off a cliff above a sea of autumnal oranges, reds, yellows and golds. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on paragliding in a leaf peeper's paradise.
Pandemic boosts sales of luxury homes across U.S.
The rich are willing to shell out more money on second homes as they seek out "co-primary" residences.
Two new avalanches hit Colorado roadways
No vehicles were caught in the slides and no one was hur
The Dish: Chef Ryan Hardy
Growing up in Kentucky, chef Ryan Hardy had two big food influences: His mom's vegetable garden, and his father's work as marketing director for a fast food chain. His career as a chef took him through some top restaurant towns, like San Francisco, Aspen and Santa Fe. In 2011, he came to New York and made a splash the immensely popular venues Charlie Bird, with an Italian-inspired menu, and the wood-fired restaurant Pasquale Jones. His latest project, Legacy Records, has no albums or 45's just flavorful specialties from Italy's north coast.
China is waging a "quiet kind of cold war" against the U.S., says CIA official
Beijing doesn't want to go to war, he said, but the current communist government, under President Xi Jingping, is subtly working on multiple fronts to undermine the U.S.
Prominent NBA agent dead in car crash at age 56, officials say
Dan Fegan was driving when he tried to merge onto a highway and was broadsided Sunday by a commuter bus near Aspen, Colorado
Paris Hilton and Chris Zylka announce engagement
Paris Hilton and Chris Zylka are starting off the new year as an engaged couple
Pence greeted by "Make America Gay Again" sign in Colorado
Pitkin County sheriff's deputy Michael Buglione tells the Aspen Times that Secret Service agents weren't bothered by the sign
Skiing on tax dollars
Trump kids' ski vacation incurs over $300,000 in security costs, according to records obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request.
Iconic Colorado peak claims second climber's life in a month
A climber who fell from Capitol Peak's Knife Edge suffered fatal injuries over the weekend
Kennedy scion arrested after Aspen bar fight, police say
Conor Kennedy, who dated Taylor Swift in 2012, is the son of Robert Kennedy Jr. and grandson of Robert Kennedy
Colorado mom rescues son from mountain lion attack
5-year-old boy was playing in front yard of family's home in Aspen when he was pinned by a mountain lion, sheriff's office says
"48 Hours" probes murder of Aspen legend Nancy Pfister
An Aspen "true original" is found brutally slain in her mountain home. She had enemies -- who wanted her dead?
Joseph Moore, a close family friend, reacts to the news of the arrest of Trey and Nancy Styler in the murder of Nancy Pfister.
Joseph Moore, a close family friend, reacts to the news of the arrest of Trey and Nancy Styler in the murder of Nancy Pfister.
Murder in Aspen
Who wanted an Aspen legend dead? Some say anyone who ever met her. Maureen Maher investigates. | Read story
48 Hours: How much truth is in an image?
A reporter seeks the story when an Aspen legend is murdered - who was the real Nancy Pfister?
With the murder of Nancy Pfister, Aspen lost a member of its royalty. Friends talk with "48 Hours" about her larger-than-life personality and the stories they remember most
With the murder of Nancy Pfister, Aspen lost a member of its royalty. Friends talk with "48 Hours" about her larger-than-life personality and the stories they remember most. For more on the case, watch "Murder in Aspen," Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Behind the Scenes in Aspen with "48 Hours"
"48 Hours" heads to the mountain town of Aspen, Colo., to investigate the murder of Nancy Pfister
Saturday at 10: Who wanted an Aspen legend dead? Some say anyone who ever met her.
Who wanted an Aspen legend dead? Some say anyone who ever met her. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Homeless man wins big lottery prize in Colorado
Man working as a builder in one of the country's most expensive places gets lucky
Man who killed prominent Aspen woman found dead
William Styler, who pleaded guilty to bludgeoning Aspen socialite Nancy Pfister to death in her mountain home last year, dead of an apparent suicide
Is a "beautiful, funny woman" hard to find?
In a chat with Goldie Hawn, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner wades into deep water about women he considers a rare breed in Hollywood
Who's passing fake $100s around Aspen?
Police say fake money is flowing from stores to a bank in the ritzy Colorado resort town
Hope Hicks called to testify at Trump trial
Hope Hicks, who was one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, has been called to the stand to testify at Trump's criminal trial in New York.
CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on federal bribery charges
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
Detective searches gunshot residue online days before wife killed
Massachusetts investigators uncover a suspicious web history after Brian Fanion reports his wife Amy's death as a suicide.
Idaho suspect's lawyer: Prosecution has "withheld" audio of key video
Bryan Kohberger's attorney Anne Taylor said that prosecutors have not provided the full video that shows his car near the residence where four University of Idaho students were killed.
Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Gore, Ledecky and more
President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients on Friday.
Former government employee charged with making false Jan. 6 accusations
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata with tie is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
"Incredibly rare" dye that was once worth more than gold found in U.K.
The substance was found during a 2023 excavation of a Roman bathhouse.
France's leader again doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine
Russia says the French president's remarks about a hypothetical troop deployment to Ukraine are "very important and very dangerous."
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CIA director in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Trump Media's auditor is charged with "massive fraud" by the SEC
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
Detective searches gunshot residue online days before wife killed
Massachusetts investigators uncover a suspicious web history after Brian Fanion reports his wife Amy's death as a suicide.
Dentist accused of poisoning wife tried to plant suicidal letters, cops say
James Craig's lawyers have argued there is no direct evidence that he put poison in his wife's protein shakes.
CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
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Trump Media's auditor is charged with "massive fraud" by the SEC
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
Employers added 175,000 jobs last month, marking a hiring slowdown
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Here are the job candidates that employers are searching for most
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
Peloton, once hailed as the future of fitness, is now sucking wind
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy exits as it lays off more staff. What's ailing the fitness company?
Employer who fired 78-year-old must now pay her $78,000
A Georgia senior living community fired an elderly worker shortly after honoring her as an employee of the year, regulators allege.
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CIA director in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on federal bribery charges
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
Former government employee charged with making false Jan. 6 accusations
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Some 100,000 "dreamers" likely to get Obamacare under new rule, White House says
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
Hope Hicks called to testify at Trump trial
Hope Hicks, who was one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, has been called to the stand to testify at Trump's criminal trial in New York.
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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Want an easy way to relieve stress? Try this doctor-approved method.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
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"Incredibly rare" dye that was once worth more than gold found in U.K.
The substance was found during a 2023 excavation of a Roman bathhouse.
Man arrested 30 years after companion's disappearance in Belgium
The woman — identified by the Brussels Times as Annie De Poortere — disappeared on November 12, 1994.
Ex-U.K. leader Johnson turned away from polling station for forgetting ID
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station for failing to bring a photo ID - required under a law introduced by his government.
France's leader again doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine
Russia says the French president's remarks about a hypothetical troop deployment to Ukraine are "very important and very dangerous."
Search underway for missing Australian, American surfers in Mexico
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend have not been seen since April 27.
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Book excerpt: "You Never Know" by Tom Selleck
In his new memoir the star of such hit TV series as "Magnum, P.I." and "Blue Bloods" writes of the serendipity that launched his career.
An exclusive look inside the making of singer Randy Travis' new AI-created song
Preview: More than a decade after a stroke robbed the country artist of his cherished singing voice, computer technology has helped create his new single, "Where That Came From."
Marc Summers unveils life story in one-man show
Marc Summers says bringing his play to New York City has been a "dream," after a career that's often has played out in front of a live audience.
Meet The Smashing Pumpkins new guitarist, Kiki Wong
Kiki Wong got her first guitar from Costco at 13 years old. Now she's joining The Smashing Pumpkins.
Marc Summers talks TV journey
The classic kids' game show "Double Dare" premiered in 1986, and was a massive success for Nickelodeon, which became one of the biggest cable channels of the 1990s. Behind much of that success was TV host Marc Summers. He's enjoyed a long career in front of and behind the camera, hosting and producing shows for Nick, Food Network and others. "CBS Mornings" met with the 72-year-old on the set of his new one-man play in New York City, called "The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers."
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Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
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.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Google makes antitrust closing arguments
Google made its closing arguments Thursday in the antitrust case brought by the Department of Justice. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Bumblebee nests are under attack – and it's killing their babies
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
Boeing to launch astronauts on new spacecraft
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Historic cicada event underway in parts of U.S.
For the first time since 1803, two groups of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground at the same time in parts of the Midwest and South. However, a small section of Central Illinois marks the only place where both the 13-year and 17-year cicadas are emerging in the same place. Dave Malkoff reports on the extraordinary event.
Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
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Detective searches gunshot residue online days before wife killed
Massachusetts investigators uncover a suspicious web history after Brian Fanion reports his wife Amy's death as a suicide.
Dentist accused of poisoning wife tried to plant suicidal letters, cops say
James Craig's lawyers have argued there is no direct evidence that he put poison in his wife's protein shakes.
Man arrested 30 years after companion's disappearance in Belgium
The woman — identified by the Brussels Times as Annie De Poortere — disappeared on November 12, 1994.
NYC man pleads guilty to selling exotic animal parts
Usher Weiss, 26, must pay a $5,000 fine and surrender all contraband.
Idaho suspect's lawyer: Prosecution has "withheld" audio of key video
Bryan Kohberger's attorney Anne Taylor said that prosecutors have not provided the full video that shows his car near the residence where four University of Idaho students were killed.
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In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
New NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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"Star Wars" Day, May the Fourth, this weekend
People from all around the world will celebrate "Star Wars" Day on Saturday, May the Fourth. The franchise has captivated fans for decades, generated billions of dollars at the box office and has seen several successful spinoffs. Dan Zehr, co-author of "The Star Wars Book," joined CBS News to talk about the day and the movie.
Work to Own I Sunday on 60 Minutes
As the American wealth gap continues to widen, Jon Wertheim has, for the last year, been looking at an unlikely effort to get more money in the hands of rank-and-file workers. Sunday.
Israel: Another Hamas-held hostage is dead
Israeli officials said they believe one of the remaining hostages, Dror Or, was killed during the Oct. 7 attack and that his body is being held in Gaza. BBC News correspondent Frank Gardner joined CBS News with more.
Inside the importance of U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force was established in 2019, creating the first new branch of the armed services since 1947. Its mission is to protect critical assets Americans have come to depend on like GPS and weather satellites while also providing space capabilities to the joint forces. U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant John F. Bentivegna joined CBS News to discuss how the branch is used.
Strategist on possible Trump running mates
Former President Donald Trump is set to headline the Republican National Committee's spring donor retreat in Florida this weekend. Some potential vice presidential picks are expected to attend, including Sens. Marco Rubio, Tim Scott and J.D. Vance, along with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss that and the rest of the week's political news.