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May 25, 2025

5/25/2025: An Island Off An Island; Caligula's Gardens; Return to Gorongosa

First, a look at Fogo Island's comeback story. Then, uncovering Caligula's gardens. And, a report on rehabilitating Gorongosa National Park.
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Published on May 25, 2025 20:01

Ex-police chief convicted of rape, murder escapes from Arkansas prison

Grant Hardin, a former police chief who was convicted of rape and murder, escaped from prison in Arkansas on Sunday.
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Published on May 25, 2025 19:14

Russia launches largest aerial attack; prisoner exchange completed

Ukraine and Russia, earlier this month, agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war and civilian detainees each in a rare moment of cooperation in more than three years of war.
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Published on May 25, 2025 18:47

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" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
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Published on May 25, 2025 00:28

In Jason's Name

An Irish businessman is killed by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father. They claim self-defense. The dead man’s sister fights to clear his name. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher investigates.
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Published on May 25, 2025 00:05

May 24, 2025

Woman fights for her brother's honor after brutal N.C. murder

Jason Corbett, an Irish businessman living in Davidson County, North Carolina, was beaten to death with a brick paver and a baseball bat in 2015 by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father, a former FBI agent — who claim it was in self-defense.
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Published on May 24, 2025 23:51

"I may have killed him" former FBI agent tells 911 after attack on son-in-law

An Irish businessman is killed by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father -- was it self-defense or murder?
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Published on May 24, 2025 23:45

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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Published on May 24, 2025 23:44

Teen daughter of murder victim writes children's book series

The pen became mightier than the sword for a Sarah Corbett Lynch who is using her experiences to help others heal.
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Published on May 24, 2025 23:41

5/24: CBS Weekend News

Trump delivers commencement address to West Point graduates; Famous for its waves, California’s Mavericks draws visitors for a different kind of contest
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Published on May 24, 2025 23:13

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