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Three masked gunmen break into California bank manager Michelle Renee's home and 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.
ENCORE: 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" correspondent Tracy Smith reports Saturday, May 24 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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.
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.
At his trial, Michelle Renee's abductor falsely claimed she had masterminded the plot and that they previously had an affair.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the move "purposefully inflammatory" and one that "will only escalate tensions."
When asked if his relationship with Elon Musk was over, President Trump said, "I would assume so, yeah."
Miguel Uribe Turbay is the son of a journalist who was kidnapped and killed in 1991 during one of the country's most violent periods.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said a "petty social media fight" between President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk should not jeopardize U.S. national security.
Nattapong Pinta worked in agriculture before he was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023.
Simone Biles and Riley Gaines traded social media barbs over the latter's recent comments advocating for the exclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports.
Sovereignty, who entered the race with 2-to-1 odds, defeated a field of seven challengers. Journalism finished in second place.
It was the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 final in Paris since 2013, when Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova, and just the second in the last 30 years.
Ukraine says that a large Russian drone-and-missile attack has targeted the city of Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring 21.
President Trump ordered that at least 2,000 National Guard troops would be deployed to L.A. "for 60 days or at the discretion of the Secretary of Defense."
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
The race marked a kind of replay of the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty finished in first, Journalism ended up in second again and Baeza was third — the same 1-2-3 as the Derby.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said a "petty social media fight" between President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk should not jeopardize U.S. national security.
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
We asked three experts what fresh college graduates can do to prepare as artificial intelligence changes how Americans work. Here's what they said.
Small businesses are reducing labor costs as tariffs put pressure on their bottom lines. Big businesses could be next.
Faulty air conditioning units fail to drain properly and can lead to mold exposure in homes, Midea wans in recall notice.
Tesla share rose in early trade after plunging 14% Thursday following a harsh online exchange between Elon Musk and President Trump.
President Trump ordered that at least 2,000 National Guard troops would be deployed to L.A. "for 60 days or at the discretion of the Secretary of Defense."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said a "petty social media fight" between President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk should not jeopardize U.S. national security.
When asked if his relationship with Elon Musk was over, President Trump said, "I would assume so, yeah."
Elon Musk floated creating a new political party, possibly dubbed the "America Party," this week, potentially escalating his feud with President Trump.
In May, Hegseth ordered dismissal 75% of civilians working for Pentagon office that conducts live-fire tests of U.S. weapons systems.
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
The Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts have encouraged departures and stalled hiring at the FDA.
The 71-year-old Texas woman was previously healthy before getting an infection from a brain-eating amoeba, a CDC case report said.
Miguel Uribe Turbay is the son of a journalist who was kidnapped and killed in 1991 during one of the country's most violent periods.
Sgt. Aaron Cox of Mabank, Texas, died Thursday near Camp Croft, Hungary.
Coco Gauff is the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.
Ukraine says that a large Russian drone-and-missile attack has targeted the city of Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring 21.
Wagner is a group of entities that operate as a private military company.
Jessica Williams has been praised for stealing scenes of "Shrinking," the Apple TV+ dramedy that also stars Harrison Ford and Jason Segel. Dana Jacobson joined Williams on set last month to get a closer look at the making of the beloved series.
The Turnpike Troubadours have releaesd six studio albums since breaking into the music scene in 2007. The band took a hiatus in 2019 and returned in 2022 with a new sound, inspired by frontman Evan Felker's personal journey. In April, the band released a surprise album "The Price of Admission." Now, here are the Turnpike Troubadours with "On The Red River."
The Turnpike Troubadours have releaesd six studio albums since breaking into the music scene in 2007. The band took a hiatus in 2019 and returned in 2022 with a new sound, inspired by frontman Evan Felker's personal journey. In April, the band released a surprise album "The Price of Admission." Now, here are the Turnpike Troubadours with "Heaven Passing Through."
The Turnpike Troubadours have releaesd six studio albums since breaking into the music scene in 2007. The band took a hiatus in 2019 and returned in 2022 with a new sound, inspired by frontman Evan Felker's personal journey. In April, the band released a surprise album "The Price of Admission." Now, here are the Turnpike Troubadours with "Nothing You Can Do."
The Turnpike Troubadours have released six studio albums since breaking into the music scene in 2007. The band took a hiatus in 2019 and returned in 2022 with a new sound, inspired by frontman Evan Felker's personal journey. In April, the band released a surprise album "The Price of Admission." In his first national TV interview, Felker opens up about his whirlwind ride.
We asked three experts what fresh college graduates can do to prepare as artificial intelligence changes how Americans work. Here's what they said.
A study found 6% of American teens have been targets of nude deepfake images that look like them. Some popular social media companies are hosting ads that show how to make these explicit fake images with the help of AI, a CBS News investigation shows. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry reports.
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.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
After much anticipation, Nintendo's newest video game console has finally arrived. The Nintendo Switch 2 went out Thursday after President Trump's tariffs forced the company to temporarily delay preorders. Scott Stein, CNET editor at large, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has terminated thousands of research grants, following President Trump's executive order. Todd Wolfson, President of the American Association of University Professors, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with more details.
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
More than 100 police officers are taking part in the search for Travis Decker, an Army veteran suspected of killing his three young daughters. Decker was last seen picking his children up for a scheduled visit.
Earl Enderson Riley IV, 21, was charged with several counts of residential burglary in both occupied and unoccupied homes, along with first-degree robbery.
San Antonio police are investigating a Catholic all-boys high school after several students came forward with allegations of hazing and sexual assault. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
The sex trafficking and racketeering case of Sean "Diddy" Combs continued Friday afternoon, with an unnamed ex-girlfriend retaking the stand. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the trial.
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
A Japanese lander crash-landed on the moon in its second straight failure to touch down on the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the mission, and President Trump and Elon Musk feud's potential impact on the U.S. space program.
Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
Police release last known images of 23-year-old missing mom. Can this security camera video help reveal what happened to her? "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
This week, the iconic Goodyear Rubber and Tire Company's iconic airships took to the sky over Ohio, celebrating 100 years since the company's first flight. Janet Shamlian climbed aboard.
New evidence shows that President Trump's tariff policies are shaking up global trade. Imports of foreign goods plunged about 16% in April, the largest one-month drop on record. Nancy Chen dives into how the toy business is being impacted.
Twenty-one-year-old American Coco Gauff won her very first French Open on Saturday, defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in a grueling match.
Saturday marks five months since wildfires erupted in and around Los Angeles, California. They burned for 24 days, wiping entire neighborhoods and communities off the map. Elise Preston has new details on the challenges of rebuilding.