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"The Dexter Killer"

Inside the mind of murderer Mark Twitchell. Newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter. "48 Hours" contributor Troy Roberts reports.

U.S. bald eagle population being threatened by lead poisoning

Bald eagles have come back from the brink of extinction, but now they face new threats. Researchers have found an alarming level of lead poisoning across the U.S. bald eagle population. CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar has more.

McCarthy denies he ever asked Trump to resign

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy denied that he urged former President Donald Trump to resign following the January 6 insurrection following leaked audio recordings that suggest he considered doing just that. Bob Costa has more.

Ukrainians in Mariupol take cover in shelters as Russian attacks continue

Civilians in Mariupol have been seeking shelter in bunkers beneath a steel plant for up to two months. Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of breaking a cease-fire meant to allow those civilians to evacuate. Charlie D'Agata has the details.

COVID-19 cases spiking again amid mask guideline confusion

COVID-19 cases are rising once again in the U.S. as Americans try to get a handle on rapidly shifting mask rules. Michael George reports.

France's presidential election ends Sunday

French President Emmanuel Macron has widened his lead over challenger Marine Le Pen, but low turnout could tighten the race. Almost 30% of voters have suggested they're not sure they'll even cast a ballot. Elaine Cobbe has more.

Tampa Bay Rays' Brett Phillips credits home run to fan battling cancer

Chloe Grimes, an 8-year-old battling cancer, gifted her favorite player, Tampa Bay Rays' Brett Phillips, a bracelet. He hit a home run while wearing it and has been wearing it for good luck ever since. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."

How Antarctica tells the story of global climate change

To celebrate Earth Day, CBS News is speaking with people on all seven continents working to fight climate change. Marissa Goerke, a research associate with the U.S. Antarctica Program, joins from the Palmer Station in Antarctica to talk about the research she is doing and the impacts of climate change she's seen first-hand.

Three people wounded in shooting near several D.C. schools, police say

Two men and one juvenile female were wounded in a shooting in a busy area in Northwest Washington, D.C., on Friday, police said. All three victims are in stable condition at local hospitals. Authorities are still searching for the suspect or suspects.

Global methane pledge aims to cut emissions from oil and gas industry

The oil and gas industry is a major source of methane emissions. Cutting methane is one of the best ways to slow the rate of global warming in the future. Ben Cahill, senior fellow in the energy security and climate change program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined Mola Lenghi and Michelle Miller to talk discuss what nations and businesses can do.