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Crime - Inside the Kouri Richins Trial | "48 Hours" Podcast - Grief children's book author Kouri Richins is on trial in Utah, accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in 2022. Prosecutors say she killed him for financial gain, while also engaging in an extramarital affair. The defense argues his death was an accidental overdose. In a special episode, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman about the key evidence, the prosecution's motive theory, and what to watch as the Utah murder trial unfolds. 40M ago - 25:25

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Latest CBS News Videos - Stansbury on deposing Clinton over Epstein - Starting Thursday, Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify behind closed doors for the House Oversight Committee near their home in Chappaqua, New York. While the two have not been accused of wrongdoing, the committee is looking into their connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico, who sits on the committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss. 50M ago - 06:40

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Trump's State of the Union warning to Iran -- As the U.S. deploys aircraft and warships to the Middle East, President Trump used his State of the Union address to issue a stern warning to Iran's leaders ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday. Andrew Boyd, former chief of operations for the CIA Counterterrorism Mission Center, joins with analysis.

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Unclear who was on speedboat in Cuba shooting -- The Cuban government says its border guard troops killed four people aboard a Florida speedboat in local waters. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the latest.

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Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff over Epstein ties -- Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has apologized to staff of his foundation over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Larry Summers resigning from Harvard over Epstein ties

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Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested

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Epstein was the subject of a DEA probe that spanned years, document shows

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Kalshi fines and suspends MrBeast employee for insider trading -- The prediction market said it suspended Artem Kaptur, an employee of the popular YouTuber MrBeast, for insider trading.

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UFC CEO says politics won't drive fans away: "We can all still just get along" -- UFC CEO Dana White told "CBS Sunday Morning" that he urges fans to "be authentic" and not let politics interfere with their love of the sport.

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85-YEAR-OLD KIDNAPPED, MURDERED IN APPARENT CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY -- Australian detectives arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather in a suspected case of mistaken identity.

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German police arrest suspect in American woman's 1994 murder -- The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.

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Mike Fincke reveals he was the astronaut who had medical issue on the ISS -- NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.

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American who spent 11 years in prison for Bali "suitcase murder" is freed -- Tommy Schaefer was sentenced for the 2014 murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of Heather Mack, during a luxury vacation.

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Nancy Guthrie's family offering $1 million reward for her whereabouts -- Savannah Guthrie said in a new video that the family is offering an additional reward of up to $1 million for information about their mother Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts.

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Iran reacts to Trump's 2026 State of the Union, accuses him of "big lies" -- Iran accuses Trump of lying in his State of the Union about the country's nuclear ambitions, as the next round of bilateral talks looms.

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Highlights from Trump's 2026 State of the Union speech -- President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.

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Watch Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union -- Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.

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Here are all the awards Trump announced during his State of the Union -- During his State of the Union, President Trump honored several service members and an Olympic athlete with awards that included the Purple Heart, the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Legion of Merit and the Medal of Freedom.

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Donald Trump's Feel-Good State of the Union -- By mixing patriotism and partisan trolls, the president tried to reset his presidency by returning to a winning formula.

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The Gringo Dream Burns in Puerto Vallarta -- Americans who thought the beachfront paradise was Mexico without Mexican problems are learning how wrong they were.

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Buried by Snow-and by Shaky Science -- It feels like snowstorms are becoming more intense, but science tells us that we don't really know.

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New legislation in House would ban taxpayer money from going to Jan. 6 rioters -- The bill would ban distribution of taxpayer money for any "January 6th compensation fund" and any further refund of damage payments made by convicted Capitol rioters.

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Trump demands that Iran promise never to build a nuclear weapon -- President Trump pressed the Iranian government to reach a deal on its nuclear program as he weighs possible military action against the country.

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Johnson: Allegations against Gonzales are "detestable" but "we're trying to sort it out" -- Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. -- Feb 24

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Kevin McCarthy: Gonzales should resign over alleged affair with late staffer

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Texts show Rep. Gonzales sent explicit messages to staffer who later died by suicide

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Judge blocks DOJ from searching Washington Post reporter's phone and laptop -- A federal magistrate judge has blocked the DOJ from searching through a Washington Post reporter's devices after they were seized by the FBI last month, instead ruling that the court would conduct a search.

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Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model, sets deadline -- The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say. -- Feb 24

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How much does one gold bar cost right now? -- Thinking about buying a gold bar? Don't make any moves until you know what it actually costs in today's market.

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How much interest can $50,000 earn in 2026? Here's what to consider. -- There are many savings accounts to consider for a $50,000 deposit. Here's which could earn the most interest in 2026.

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How much interest can $10,000 earn in 2026? 4 options to know now

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3 CD account questions savers should ask this March

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Will a debt collector settle for 20%? -- Settling debt for $0.20 on the dollar sounds too good to be true, but is that type of agreement really realistic?

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Will credit card debt forgiveness make sense this March? 3 things borrowers should consider

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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Subscribing to digital apps has gotten a lot pricier, new data shows -- Consumers today can easily spend more than $1,000 a year for streaming TV, music and other widely used apps, new analysis finds.

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Will banning big home investors lower prices? Experts are skeptical. -- The president reiterated a plan to ban big investors from buying single-family homes, but some experts say bigger remedies are needed.

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3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most -- President Trump touted his work during his first year back in office, saying, "inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before."

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College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates -- A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests. -- Feb 24

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Paramount Skydance raises bid for Warner Bros. Discover to $31 per share -- Warner Bros. Discovery said it will engage with Paramount Skydance to assess if its latest offer is superior to Netflix's $83 billion bid. -- Feb 24

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Eye Opener: Trump delivers State of the Union -- President Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday, claiming economic victories while slamming Democrats. Plus, millions of Americans are still struggling to dig out after a massive winter storm hit the Northeast. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

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New poll shows low Trump approval rating -- A recent CBS News poll on Americans' sentiments before the State of the Union addresses President Trump's approval rating and other key issues in the U.S. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto reports.

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Latest testimony in Kouri Richins trial -- Testimony continued in the trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of killing her husband before writing a children's book about grief. Witnesses testified Tuesday about what was in her husband's system when he died. Richins denies allegations that she gave her husband a deadly dose of fentanyl.

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Millions dig out from historic winter storm -- While a new round of snow is hitting parts of the Northeast, millions are still digging out from the historic blizzard that hit earlier in the week. More than 3 feet of snow fell in parts of Massachusetts. Meanwhile, airports across the Northeast are working around the clock to clear snow after more than 2,000 flights were canceled Tuesday. Rob Marciano reports.

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60 Minutes Overtime - When AI becomes a paintbrush, is it art? Immerse yourself in an installation by Refik Anadol while debating how AI-generated creations stack up in the art world. Feb 22 - 06:25

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Left Behind | Sunday on 60 Minutes -- Just 350 miles from Washington, D.C., McDowell County, WV, is among the poorest parts of this country and many homes lack drinkable water. This Sunday, 60 Minutes visits the birthplace of food stamps to learn about the impact of looming federal cuts.

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Is That Art? | Sunday on 60 Minutes -- Is art created with artificial intelligence truly art? Some call it a revolutionary new medium. Others say it has a long way to go. Sharyn Alfonsi reports, Sunday.

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South Africa's Refugees | Sunday on 60 Minutes -- President Trump says that White farmers in South Africa are victims of a genocide. The South African government disputes that claim. 60 Minutes traveled to South Africa to see for ourselves. Anderson Cooper reports, Sunday.

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Shirreffs & Zenyatta | 60 Minutes Archive -- In 2010, 60 Minutes profiled Zenyatta, the 6-year-old thoroughbred racehorse. Bob Simon spoke with owners Ann and Jerry Moss and jockey Mike Smith a week before her final race. He also interviewed trainer John Shirreffs, who died last week at 80.

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Colin Gray jury hears interrogation recording -- The trial of the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter resumed in Georgia on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.

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Reports of missing Epstein files -- Reports are emerging about documents potentially missing from the Epstein files released by the Justice Department that may be linked to President Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

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Sen. Katie Britt on SOTU, DHS funding fight -- President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address coincided with a funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security. Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama joins "The Takeout" to react to the president's speech and discuss the latest on talks to fund DHS.

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