A report on bank robbery

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Chiefs fan "ChiefsAholic" sentenced to over 17 years for bank robberies

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Woman, 74, who allegedly robbed bank may have been scam victim, family says

Ann Mayers entered AurGroup Credit Union on April 19 and "demanded money while displaying a handgun," police said.

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78-year-old bank heist suspect gives teller note: "Didn't mean to scare you"

Officers stopped her less than 2 miles away, with cash scattered on the car's floorboard, prosecutors said.

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Victims of kidnapping forgive attacker 20 years later

On Nov. 21, 2000, three men broke into Michelle and Breea Renee's home, threatened them with dynamite and forced Michelle to rob her own bank. More than two decades later, they explain why they are able to forgive.

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Survivor: "Kidnapping was a piece of cake compared to [MS]."

Breea Renee survived the biggest battles of her life: a kidnapping at 7 years old and years later, when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and told she may never walk or talk again. "Kidnapping was a piece of cake compared to this," she said.

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Kidnapping victim forced to rob bank falsely painted as a criminal in court

Three masked gunmen break into a bank manager's home, hold her and her young daughter hostage, before forcing her to rob her own bank. But in court, the defense would try to pin the plot on the victim.

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A mother is kidnapped and forced to rob a bank to save her daughter's life

At his trial, Michelle Renee's abductor falsely claimed she had masterminded the plot and that they previously had an affair.

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Sneak peek: The Kidnapping of Michelle and Breea Renee

A mother is forced to rob a bank to save her daughter’s life, then her abductor falsely claims the mother was in on the crime. "48 Hours" contributor Tracy Smith reports Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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Police arrest suspected "old man bandit" bank robber

The man arrested is a 67-year-old who police say started robbing banks in 1977.

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Armed man in bank shot dead by police. They say he wasn't a robber.

Authorities say he started shooting, took hostages, and demanded that police be contacted. No one was hit by the gunfire. His motive was unclear.

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"Green Gaiter Bandit" sought for 14 bank robberies or attempts

The string of robberies or attempts he is suspected in date back to mid-October in Southern California.

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Notorious bank robber identified after 52 years

The heist is considered one of the biggest bank robberies in Cleveland, Ohio, history.

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Man takes first date to rob a bank

The man got in the woman's car, sipped wine in the front seat and then got out to rob a bank.

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Ohio man arrested after school threats

An Ohio man was arrested after sending a note threatening bombs and an active shooter at a high school. Authorities said the plan appears to distract authorities from a possible bank robbery. CBS Pittsburgh's Meghan Schiller reports.

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Alleged "Pink Lady Bandit" and accomplice arrested in North Carolina

FBI arrested 35-year-old Circe Baez and 38-year-old Alexis Morales, who is believed to have been her accomplice

Sebring, Florida, SunTrust deadly bank shooting

Man took bank "by force" before killing 5 women, police say

Authorities say Zephen Xaver opened fire inside SunTrust branch in Sebring, Florida

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Ex-girlfriend gives new details about accused bank shooter

Zephen Xaver has long been fascinated with the idea of killing, former girlfriend tells CBS affiliate

Police respond to a shooting at a bank in Sebring, Florida, on Jan. 23, 2019.

5 people killed in Florida bank shooting; suspect in custody

Zephen Xaver, 21, has been taken into custody Wednesday after SWAT team entered SunTrust Bank branch in Sebring, Florida

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2 children among 12 killed in shootout between bank robbers, police

2 attempted bank heists began around 2:30 a.m. in downtown area of Brazilian city of Milagres

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Deputy allegedly robs bank, pays with his job hours later

Authorities say they nabbed their suspect within minutes of the Charlotte, N.C.-area holdup

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Man admits robbing Kansas bank to escape wife

The FBI says Lawrence Ripple grabbed nearly $3,000, sat in the lobby and told a guard he was the “guy he was looking for"

Cops: R.I. fugitive captured after New Year's Eve escape

James Morales was captured in Massachusetts; police believe he may have attempted to rob a bank while on the run

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Cops: Suspect took hostages at bank, held gun to heads

The alleged hostage-taker was in police custody in Jacksonville Thursday morning and the hostages were safe

Cops: Alleged bank robber says "Excuse me, I have a bomb"

Gregory Magee allegedly told police he had medical issues and needed the money to survive after he was arrested inside a sewer line

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Here are the rules for tonight's debate between Trump and Harris

The candidates will have two minutes to answer questions, two minutes for rebuttals and an additional minute for follow-ups and clarifications, according to rules released by ABC.

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Tropical Storm Francine likely to be hurricane before Louisiana landfall

Tropical Storm Francine, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico early Monday, is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday.

Kentucky Shooting

Highway shooting suspect vowed to "kill a lot of people," warrant says

Joseph Couch, the man suspected of opening fire on a Kentucky highway, wounding five people, sent a text message vowing to "kill a lot of people," authorities said in an arrest warrant.

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SpaceX launches billionaire on mission slated to have first private spacewalk

The mission features the first non-government spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis.

Israel Conducts Airstrikes in Gaza That Hamas Says Kills Dozens

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza humanitarian zone kill dozens in tent camp

Israel's military says strikes on a humanitarian zone in Gaza killed Hamas terrorists. Medics say more than 40 people were killed.

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James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.

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Why many millennials and Gen Z adults don't want kids: It's too costly

Raising a child in the U.S. costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many younger Americans say they can't afford it.

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Inmate's wife wins $5.6 million in settlement for strip search

Christina Cardenas was subject to a strip search by prison officials and another strip search by a male doctor who sexually violated her, a lawsuit said.

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Police release body camera video of Tyreek Hill detainment

The Miami-Dade Police Department released bodycam video Monday of the detainment of Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill.

U.S.

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Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules

Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.

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Why many millennials and Gen Z adults don't want kids: It's too costly

Raising a child in the U.S. costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many younger Americans say they can't afford it.

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Inmate's wife wins $5.6 million in settlement for strip search

Christina Cardenas was subject to a strip search by prison officials and another strip search by a male doctor who sexually violated her, a lawsuit said.

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How to watch the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.

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Here are the rules for tonight's debate between Trump and Harris

The candidates will have two minutes to answer questions, two minutes for rebuttals and an additional minute for follow-ups and clarifications, according to rules released by ABC.

MoneyWatch

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Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules

Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.

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Why many millennials and Gen Z adults don't want kids: It's too costly

Raising a child in the U.S. costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many younger Americans say they can't afford it.

Social Security To Increase Payments By Largest Amount In 40 Years

Here's how much your Social Security benefits could fall without a fix

Social Security's trust fund could run out of money as soon as 2033, resulting in a $16,500 annual benefits cut, experts warn.

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Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery

Former movie mogul recently appeared in a wheelchair in a court in New York, and has been jailed at Rikers Island.

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Apple's new iPhone 16 unveiled at "Glowtime" event

Apple CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone 16 is designed specifically to make use of AI, "raising the bar" on what the device can do.

Politics

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How to watch the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.

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Here are the rules for tonight's debate between Trump and Harris

The candidates will have two minutes to answer questions, two minutes for rebuttals and an additional minute for follow-ups and clarifications, according to rules released by ABC.

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Service members killed in Afghanistan to be honored in congressional ceremony

Three years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul in 2021 will be honored at the Capitol posthumously.

Protests Continue Across Country In Wake Of Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

Trump and Harris' views on abortion and IVF access, explained

Trump and Harris have talked about their stances on abortion and what the future might hold for abortion access if elected in the 2024 presidential election.

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Nebraska, Missouri abortion rights ballot measures face legal challenges

Abortion rights ballot measures​ in Nebraska and Missouri are facing legal challenges ahead of looming ballot certification deadlines.

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Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven't slowed the deaths

Despite years of national strategies to address the suicide crisis in the U.S., rates continue to rise.

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The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy

For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.

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Mammogram patients will soon be told about their breast density. Here's what to know.

The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms begins this week.

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Polio vaccination effort continues in Gaza

The United Nations' polio vaccination campaign continued this weekend in Gaza, even as Israel continued striking other parts of the strip. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

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State trooper donates kidney, liver to strangers

About 12 people a day die waiting for a transplant. Kristie Sue Hathaway has saved two.

World

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Frenchman on trial for wife's mass rape hospitalized before testifying

A Frenchman on trial for recruiting strangers to rape his drugged wife has been hospitalized before giving testimony, his lawyer says.

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Police director, fugitive among 9 killed in military helicopter crash

Before the crash, Manuel Coto was arrested while "driving with a human trafficker to the United States," officials said.

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Man accused of killing Olympic runner in fire attack dies of own burns

Officials in Kenya say the man accused of killing Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire has died of his own burns.

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Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules

Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.

Israel Conducts Airstrikes in Gaza That Hamas Says Kills Dozens

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza humanitarian zone kill dozens in tent camp

Israel's military says strikes on a humanitarian zone in Gaza killed Hamas terrorists. Medics say more than 40 people were killed.

Entertainment

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Entertainment

Oprah announces latest book club pick

Oprah Winfrey announces her latest book club selection, "Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout, which brings back characters from her previous novels including her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Olive Kitteridge."

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Legendary actor James Earl Jones dies

Actor James Earl Jones, who voiced iconic characters like Darth Vader, Mufasa and many more, died Monday at the age of 93. Vlad Duthiers looks back on his remarkable career and life.

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Oprah says "Tell Me Everything" is her new book club pick

Oprah Winfrey exclusively revealed Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout as her newest book club pick on "CBS Mornings."

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Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault by another woman

Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault in a new civil lawsuit brought by a woman who says the Cleveland Browns quarterback forced himself on her four years ago, while he was with Houston.

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Actor James Earl Jones dies at 93

Actor James Earl Jones, whose unmistakable voice would become internationally recognized as that of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise, has died at 93. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his life and career.

Technology

Technology

Microsoft holding cybersecurity summit

Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.

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Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules

Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.

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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.

How the new iPhone 16 makes use of AI

In a product launch Monday, Apple unveiled a slate of new gadgets that feature artificial intelligence. The announcement included details about the new iPhone 16, which is expected to hit U.S. stores in October. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has the details.

Google's 2nd antitrust trial underway

For the second time in less than a year, Google is going to trial over alleged monopolistic practices. This time, it's over advertisements online. Nico Grant, technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine the case.

Science

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California crews battle high temps, Line Fire

Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

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Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch

The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.

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The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy

For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.

State of emergency over California Line Fire

Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

Bird Flu Samples Tested in Lab

Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals

The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.

Crime

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Frenchman on trial for wife's mass rape hospitalized before testifying

A Frenchman on trial for recruiting strangers to rape his drugged wife has been hospitalized before giving testimony, his lawyer says.

Kenya Athlete Burned

Man accused of killing Olympic runner in fire attack dies of own burns

Officials in Kenya say the man accused of killing Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire has died of his own burns.

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5 charged with taking migrants hostage in U.S. to demand ransom

Three of the hostages were moved to a motel where one escaped through a bathroom window and ran to a nearby store, prosecutors said.

Kentucky Shooting

Kentucky highway shooting suspect vowed to "kill a lot of people," warrant says

Joseph Couch, the man suspected of opening fire on a Kentucky highway, wounding five people, sent a text message vowing to "kill a lot of people," authorities said in an arrest warrant.

Georgia school shooting: New suspect details

On Monday, police released new information regarding the suspect in last week's school shooting in Winder, Georgia, and his father, Colin Gray. CBS News' Mark Strassman has more.

Space

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SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn crew

SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn rocket into orbit Tuesday morning after several failed attempts. If all goes according to plan this time, the four private civilians on board will take part in a a historic space walk that's set for Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.

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Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch

The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.

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SpaceX launches billionaire on mission slated to have first private spacewalk

The mission features the first non-government spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis.

Boeing Starliner departs ISS without crew

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.

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After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth

The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.

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Oprah announces latest book club pick

Oprah Winfrey announces her latest book club selection, "Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout, which brings back characters from her previous novels including her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Olive Kitteridge."

SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn crew

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