A quiet night at a Toledo, Ohio, restaurant turned into a terrifying confrontation when a former attorney allegedly pulled a loaded handgun on his ex-wife as she dined with her family. Now, newly released surveillance footage shows the moment a waiter and several restaurant patrons rushed toward the armed man and tackled him before he could try to fire again. The man, 43-year-old Matthew Exton, was recently convicted of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault and mu

Billy Porter is giving fans an update on his health after a serious battle with sepsis that nearly took his life. The Emmy Award-winning actor and singer spoke with E! News while attending Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2027 show during New York Fashion Week, where he reflected on his recovery and his return to work after the frightening medical emergency. Porter revealed late last year that he had been hospitalized with urosepsis, a severe infection that can become life-t

New and disturbing details have emerged in the death of a 2-year-old Illinois boy whose mother is facing first-degree murder charges — including the revelation that she had been closely following the highly publicized trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy just hours before her son was found dead. Toddler Found Unresponsive in Family’s Basement Corie Walsh, 40, of Frankfort, Illinois, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the death of he

For many families, sending a student off to college comes with a long and expensive shopping list — from bedding and storage bins to lamps, kitchen supplies and other dorm essentials. But at New York University, some students are discovering that they don't have to buy everything new. A campus swap shop is giving students the opportunity to pick up items they need for free while giving gently used dorm supplies a second life. CBS News correspondent Evyn Moon reported on the e

Travelers enrolled in TSA PreCheck could soon have one less thing to worry about at airport security: throwing away their full water bottles. The Transportation Security Administration is considering allowing some TSA PreCheck passengers to bring bottles of water through security at select airports, according to senior administration officials. The proposal would initially focus on airports equipped with newer screening technology capable of detecting what is inside a bottle

A 3-year-old girl in East Texas is being praised as a hero after helping get emergency assistance for her mother during a frightening medical emergency. Noemi “Emi” Vatavuk was at home in Rusk when her mother suddenly suffered a grand mal seizure. Despite being just 3 years old, Emi stayed calm enough to seek help—and her actions helped get first responders to her mother. A Frightening Moment at Home When Emi's mother collapsed, the toddler quickly recognized that something w

Busta Rhymes is opening up about his latest musical chapter—and a collaboration that has been nearly two decades in the making. The legendary rapper recently sat down with CBS Mornings to discuss Dillagence II, his new project built around the music of the late, influential producer J Dilla. The album brings together Busta's signature rapid-fire delivery with previously unreleased Dilla productions, while featuring an impressive lineup of artists including Lil Wayne, Ludacris

Erik and Lyle Menendez are getting another chance to appear before a California parole board — and much sooner than previously expected. The brothers have been granted an early parole suitability hearing tentatively scheduled for March 2027, roughly 17 months earlier than the date they were previously eligible to seek. ABC News’ Alex Stone and legal analyst Brian Buckmire are breaking down why the hearing was moved up and what it could mean for the brothers' future. Why Was t

Lindsay Clancy’s future remains uncertain after her highly publicized triple-murder trial ended in a mistrial Friday, leaving prosecutors to decide whether to put her on trial again. The Massachusetts mother, 36, was facing three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 deaths of her children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months old. After nearly six weeks of testimony, the 12-person jury deliberated for almost 40 hours over seven days but ultimately could not r

Floros, 22, filed a lawsuit seeking more than $100 million in damages, alleging that unsafe filming conditions contributed to the May 11 accident in the Dominican Republic. The lawsuit names several companies and individuals connected to the production, including AcunMedya, AcunMedya Global, Acun LLC, Turkish producer Acun Ilicali and the parent company of Greek broadcaster Skai TV. The allegations have not been proven in court. A Boat Propeller Struck Him While He Was Spearf

Theo James is having a little fun with the growing speculation that Meghan Markle could be joining Netflix’s hit crime series The Gentlemen. The actor, who stars as Eddie Horniman, addressed the casting buzz surrounding the show's potential third season and appeared to pour cold water on reports that the Duchess of Sussex could take on a role. James reportedly described the speculation as “hot air,” making it clear that there is currently no confirmed casting announcement inv

The ballroom is getting ready for another season of glitz, nerves and Mirrorball dreams. The celebrity cast of Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars was unveiled live on Good Morning America this week, giving viewers their first look at the stars who will be trading their usual routines for ballroom shoes. The new lineup features actors, athletes, reality stars, musicians, social media personalities and a celebrity chef. With rehearsals already underway, several of the contesta

🐐 Goats on the move! Redding residents got quite the surprise Sunday when roughly 100 wildfire-prevention goats made an unexpected appearance in a neighborhood near Wisconsin Avenue! Michael Zink captured the unusual scene on video as the four-legged crew made its way through the neighborhood on August 30. While they may have looked like they were simply out for a stroll, these goats are actually hard at work helping reduce vegetation and wildfire risk. Talk about an unexpec

A mysterious wild animal is putting residents in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on alert after attacking at least three people in the span of just a few days. The animal, which remains unidentified, has been described by witnesses as either a gray fox or a fisher — and one of the frightening encounters was captured on surveillance video near a U-Haul truck. Police say the animal has displayed unusually aggressive behavior toward people, raising concerns that it could be sick. Attack

Katie Holmes is officially giving fans a glimpse into her new romance. The actress made her relationship with artist Jason Bard Yarmosky Instagram official this week, sharing an affectionate birthday tribute to the 39-year-old on September 1. Holmes posted a cozy photo of the pair leaning into each other and smiling, along with a second photo of his birthday cake. “Happy Birthday to the best of the best…❤️,” Holmes wrote, tagging Yarmosky. The post marks a notable change for

Ariana Grande appears to be thinking long-term with Ricky Alvarez. During the final show of her Eternal Sunshine Tour at London’s O2 Arena on September 1, the pop star made another noticeable change to the Ricky Alvarez line in her hit song “Thank U, Next” — and this time, fans immediately heard a possible wedding hint. Instead of singing the original lyrics, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh,” Grande sang: “Wrote some songs about Ricky / I’m tryna make h

A 77-year-old Houston woman says she has been living with tarps covering the windows of her home after a young man allegedly smashed eight windows in broad daylight. Sammye Hughes said she was inside her home on Aug. 5 when objects suddenly came crashing through her windows. The attack happened around 10:45 a.m., and a neighbor’s security camera captured the incident. Hughes said she was in her bedroom when she saw something fly across her living room. “It scared me to death,

An NBC News reporting team and a Palestinian woman they were interviewing were attacked by masked men identified by NBC as Israeli settlers while reporting in the West Bank. The assault happened Saturday in the Palestinian town of Jalud, near Nablus, as NBC News international correspondent Matt Bradley was interviewing 51-year-old Aida Ahmed Abdullah about her family's claim that Israeli settlers had forced them from their home. The attack was captured on camera, with footage

Ten years after his decision to protest during the national anthem changed the course of his life and sparked one of the most heated debates in American sports, Colin Kaepernick is opening up about what happened — and why he still believes the protest was worth it. In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Rohan Nadkarni, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback reflected on the moment that made him one of the most recognizable figures in the fight against racial injustice.

Taylor Swift is helping a Connecticut family through an incredibly difficult recovery after making a $50,000 donation to a GoFundMe campaign for a woman who was seriously injured while trying to help teenagers involved in a highway crash. A Selfless Act That Nearly Cost Her Life Ashley Taunton, a 42-year-old mother of three from Ledyard, Connecticut, was driving along I-95 in Rhode Island on July 18 when she stopped to help three teenagers whose vehicle had hydroplaned during