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Legal expert examines how jury convicted Alex Murdaugh of murder

Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday, one day after a jury found him guilty in the 2021 murders of his wife and son. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examined the outcome of the trial.

New study finds link between teen vaping and poor mental health

A new study from the American Heart Association found teens and young adults who vape were more likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression. Dr. Loren Wold, professor and associate dean of research at Ohio State University College of Medicine, joined CBS News to discuss.

More than 150,000 without power after storm hits Texas

Southern states were being hit by the same storm system that brought heavy snow and rain to California. It hit South with heavy rain and tornadoes.

Former transportation safety chair on close calls at airports

There have been five "close call" incidents at American airports so far this year. Former National Transportation Safety Board chair Robert Sumwalt speaks with Prime Time host John Dickerson about how we got here.

Police seized gun, knife, masks from Idaho murder suspect's parents' home, court documents say

Investigators found a gun, knife and masks at the family home of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with murdering four University of Idaho students last November, according to court documents unsealed Thursday.

Trump supporters gather at CPAC, but some notable names skip convention

Many Republican leaders and voters have flocked to the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland, where former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak Saturday night. However, many potential 2024 presidential candidates are notably absent from the convention. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro reports from day two of CPAC.

South prepares for drenching rain, possible tornadoes from advancing storm

A storm front is hitting several southern states beginning Thursday, bringing the possibility of hurricane-force winds, flooding and tornadoes. Meteorologist Mike Bettes with The Weather Channel has the forecast.

TikTok star "Grandma Great" proves it's never too late to pursue your passions

79-year-old Sharon Barber put school on pause and raised a family. Now, 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren later, she returned to class. Nancy Chen has her story.

3/2: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on public reaction during an EPA meeting on the train derailment in Ohio, severe turbulence that forced a Lufthansa flight to make an emergency landing, and the House Ethics Committee investigation into Rep. George Santos.

Teachers trained to administer Narcan amid opioid crisis

As the U.S. continues to contend with a surge in accidental opioid deaths among teens -- some teachers are now being educated on the use of Narcan, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses. Christina Ruffini has more.