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"Puppet master" wife orchestrated husband's murder-for hire

Jamie Faith was ambushed — shot seven times while walking his dog. Why did his wife, Jennifer, want him dead — and had she attempted it before?

Jamie Faith murder: Unraveling the plot

In 2020, the American Airlines manager was gunned down during a morning walk with his wife and dog. Two years later, his wife, Jennifer, pleaded guilty for her role in orchestrating his death.

Widow used GoFundMe proceeds to buy gifts for husband's alleged killer

After Jamie Faith was gunned down, his wife Jennifer bought her husband's alleged shooter airline tickets and a large screen TV, and gave him use of her credit cards.

The Plot to Kill Jamie Faith

An airline manager is shot dead while walking his dog. Who was the puppet master plotting his murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

Sports NFTs expected to generate $2 billion in 2022

Global non-fungible token trading surpassed $40 billion in 2021. This year, NFTs for sports media alone are expected to generate over $2 billion in transactions — about double last year's total. CCO and founding partner of Ethernity Chain, Adrian Baschuk, joined CBS News to talk about the latest developments on the market.

CBS Weekend News, April 9, 2022

Officials warn of increased Russian aggression; billboards with Ukrainian national flower pop up in U.S.

Tight race in France's presidential elections

France’s presidential election is set to begin this weekend. President Emmanuel Macron is facing a tough challenge from far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, who is running on an anti-NATO platform. Elaine Cobbe has more.

China avoids blaming Putin for atrocities in Ukraine

As many world leaders condemn Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the Chinese government has thrown its support behind President Vladimir Putin. Christopher Johnson, the president and CEO of China Strategies Group and a former senior China analyst at the CIA, joins CBS News to discuss the reasons behind China's backing of Russia.

David Miliband, International Rescue Committee president and CEO, on "The Takeout" - 4/8/2022

International Rescue Committee President and CEO David Miliband, a former British foreign secretary, spoke with Major Garrett about the war in Ukraine and the unfolding humanitarian crisis.

Was a man's death a robbery gone wrong – or a murder plot?

While a grieving widow appealed to the public for information in her husband’s murder, investigators found texts and money were allegedly being sent to a man named Darrin Lopez, her high school boyfriend.