Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

Investigators in Washington County, Minnesota, say they’ve identified the human remains found in two Twin Cities lakes more than three decades ago. Denise Elaine Sexton Hartley, the youngest of 15 siblings from St. Paul, disappeared in 1993 at the age of 27. In June of that year, a severed human head was discovered near Bone … Read more

Thomas Massie ousted in Kentucky and San Diego victims identified: Morning Rundown

Rep. Thomas Massie’s loss in Kentucky solidifies Trump’s influence over the Republican Party. Relatives mourn the victims of the deadly mosque shooting in San Diego. And an American doctor with Ebola is evacuated to Germany for treatment. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to … Read more

U.S. intel assessment says military identified at least 10 mines in Strait of Hormuz

Washington — A recent American intelligence assessment showed that U.S. forces have identified at least 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter. The officials spoke with CBS News anonymously in order to discuss sensitive national security matters. CBS News previously reported in March that there were at least a … Read more

Trump’s influence tested in Kentucky and San Diego mosque shooting suspects identified: Morning Rundown

Primary races are set in six states, including Kentucky, where Rep. Thomas Massie fights for re-election. What we know about the shooting at a San Diego mosque. Plus, our reporters tested out a Trump Mobile phone. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to know … Read more

4 sailors from doomed 1845 polar expedition that killed 129 men identified through DNA

Researchers say they have identified four sailors who were among 129 who died during a fatal polar expedition in 1845, resolving a decades-long debate about the identity of one of the men on the mission.  The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror launched from England in 1845. The mission, led by Captain Sir John Franklin and … Read more

Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing University of South Florida doctoral student

Human remains found recently in Tampa Bay have been identified as those of Nahida Bristy, the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.  Bristy and Zamil Limon, both 27, were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16. Limon’s body was found in multiple black plastic bags … Read more

Remains of teen sailor who helped rescue downed WWII airmen identified 8 decades after crash

A Navy radioman whose patrol plane crashed during World War II has been accounted for over 80 years after his death, military officials said Thursday.  U.S. Navy Aviation Radioman 2nd Class Robert L. Cyr Jr. enlisted at 17 and flew patrols in the Pacific, according to a news release from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. … Read more

Chicago police officer killed in hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition

CHICAGO — A Chicago officer who was fatally shot by a man receiving treatment at a hospital while in police custody has been identified as 38-year-old John Bartholomew, authorities said. Bartholomew, a 10-year veteran of the force, was pronounced dead just before 1 p.m. Saturday after being shot at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, according to … Read more

Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting identified

The man suspected of opening fire at officers during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday is a 31-year-old from Southern California, authorities said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The suspect was identified as Cole Thomas Allen, of Torrance, a federal … Read more