Obama and Romney respond to Aurora tragedy
President Obama is reminded how fragile and precious life is and Mitt Romney declares that there will be justice for those responsible.
Colorado Movie Theater Massacre
Motive still a question in Aurora massacre
The big-screen fantasy of the "Dark Knight Rises" turned into real-life tragedy for moviegoers in Aurora, Colo. As Barry Petersen reports, authorities still don't know what motivated the killer.
Colo. shooting suspect's home filled with explosives
Police say 24-year old James Holmes also booby-trapped his apartment with explosives. His building and several others were evacuated. John Miller reports.
Police: Aurora shooter was acting alone
Law enforcement sources say suspect James Holmes seemed to be a classic lone wolf with no apparent accomplices or known connections to radical groups. Bobb Orr reports.
"Dark Knight Rises" shooting news on social media
News of the tragic shooting at an Aurora, Colo. AMC Theater unfolded over the Internet
Sunday: Latest on Aurora, CO shooting, plus Netanyahu
Bob Schieffer previews this Sunday on "Face the Nation": The latest on the investigation of the movie theater shooting from Aurora, CO. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the attack on Israeli tourists in Bulgaria and Mitt Romney's upcoming trip to Israel.
Witnesses on Aurora shooter's entrance, chaos
Eyewitnesses describe scene at mass shooting in Colorado movie theater: "A lot of crazy, crazy stuff going on"
Warner Bros. "deeply saddened" by "Dark Knight" shooting
Studio releases a statement after a gunman opened fire during a screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colo.
Obama, Romney statements on Colo. shooting
Both candidates comment on Friday morning's shooting
Obama, Romney to address Colorado shooting
Both candidates will take time on the campaign trail to talk about the mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater
Obama holds moment of silence for Colo. victims
President Obama held a moment of silence for the victims of the mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater during what was to be a campaign stop in Florida. Mr. Obama promised to do anything necessary to bring this "heinous crime" to justice.
"Dark Knight" director defends irate fans
"I think the fans are very passionate about these characters," says the "Dark Knight" director
Rotten Tomatoes suspends comments on "Dark Knight"
Aggregating website suspended comments after some commenters reacted harshly to negative reviews of the Batman film
Batman and politics: The Bane/Bain name game
Rush Limbaugh questions why "The Dark Knight Rises" villain and Mitt Romney's old firm answer to the same name; Does film carry political message?
Flags lowered to half-staff at White House, Capitol
President Obama issued a proclamation honoring the victims of the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday. Flags at the White House and U.S. Capitol were lowered to half-staff and will stay at half-staff until Wednesday, July 25.
"Dark Knight Rises" movie-goers react to shooting
New Jersey residents on their way to see "The Dark Knight Rises" react to the Colorado shooting that left 12 people dead during a midnight showing of the same film.
Eyewitnesses: Suspect said nothing
The motive behind the mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater is still unknown. Barry Petersen reports on the latest information on 24-year-old James Holmes, and what eyewitnesses are saying about the shooting.
Colo. officials: 12 dead, 59 injured in theater shooting
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and local officials spoke at a news conference in Aurora and provided additional details about the shooting that occurred in a movie theater at a showing of the new Batman film, "The Dark Knight Rises," where 12 people were killed and 59 injured.
Waiting for clues at Holmes' apartment
In the aftermath of the mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater, former FBI assistant director John Miller speaks to Anthony Mason about the crime scene and the potential dangers facing investigators at the suspect's apartment.
Deadly movie theater rampage in Aurora, Colo.
Twelve people were killed and 58 wounded when gunman opened fire during a midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colo. on July 20, 2012.
Obama cancels campaign trip following Colo. shooting
President Obama was in Florida on a campaign trip, but cancelled it to return to Washington when he learned about the Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting that killed at least 12 people. As Anthony Mason reports, the president spoke about the tragedy before leaving the state.
24-year-old identified as Colo. shooting suspect
The suspect in the Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting has been identified as 24-year-old James Holmes. Barry Petersen has the latest on the shooting, including descriptions of the eyewitnesses.
Bloomberg calls pro-gun Congressman "nonsensical"
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg reacted to comments Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, made after the deadly movie theater shooting in Colorado Friday. Gohmert speculated that if more people in the theater were carrying guns, the shooter may have been stopped more quickly -- an argument Bloomberg called "nonsensical."
Colo. shooting eyewitness thought gas was "stink bomb"
Julia Nguyen was in the Aurora, Colo., movie theater when suspected gunman James Holmes opened fire during the "Dark Knight Rises" premiere, killing at least 12 people. She shares her terrifying experience with Charlie Rose.
Bloomberg to candidates on gun control: "This is real life"
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg urges both presidential candidates to clearly express their positions on gun control. Watch the full interview on tonight's "CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley."
Crime
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
New York prosecutors said they are dropping a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying him for a fourth time.
Searches conducted in NYPD bribery probe
The FBI, NYPD and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York carried out searches across New York City Wednesday as part of a bribery investigation into current and former members of the NYPD. The searches stem from an ongoing investigation into the conduct of former NYPD chief of department Jeffrey Maddrey, a source says. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons
Mo Strategies, a firm linked to President Trump, is lobbying for pardons, according to a CBS News investigation. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky has more.
Eric Adams' former chief of staff arrested
Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested as part of a federal bribery probe, sources say. Meanwhile, the FBI and NYPD are investigating former NYPD officials for bribery. CBS News' Anna Shecter has more.
Vegas murder solved 20 years after man strangled with phone cord
DNA testing has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Daniel Zeisler in Las Vegas, according to a forensic lab.
TSA seizes illegal drones by World Cup arenas
Despite repeated warnings, many drone operators are allegedly violating flight restrictions near World Cup sites, the TSA says. Meanwhile, more drones are being integrated into the U.S. national airspace and military operations. Drone expert Tombo Jones joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to comment on drone technology.
Details on Bill Gates' Epstein testimony
The House Oversight Committee released transcripts of Bill Gates' testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein probe. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Reflecting on the Etan Patz kidnapping case
The Supreme Court recently decided to reinstate the conviction of the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979, bringing the case back into the public eye. "After Etan" author Lisa Cohen shares her thoughts on how the Etan Patz kidnapping changed how the public viewed missing children's cases.
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Hundreds of veterans snag World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark's throat
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Trump's obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
MoneyWatch
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Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
Politics
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Hundreds of veterans snag World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
Sioux Falls mayoral candidates separated by 2 votes: "Every vote matters"
Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said.
Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
Trump's obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
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Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
World
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Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Are deadly heat waves driving Europeans to embrace air conditioning?
Only 20% European homes have AC, compared to 90% in the U.S., but as the climate changes, that vast gulf may be set to shrink.
Poland's deputy prime minister warns of possible Russian "false flag operation"
Poland's deputy prime minister tells CBS News he "wouldn't exclude the Russians doing some kind of false flag operation" to justify an attack on NATO.
Venezuela quake survivors describe devastation: "Everything collapsed"
A Caracas resident told CBS News that he "started to pray" when he felt the first earthquake hit Venezuela.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon
Record label executive and starmaker Clive Davis died at 94 on Monday. His influence spans genres and decades. Music critic and Davis biographer Anthony DeCurtis reflects on the life and legacy of Clive Davis.
Technology
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Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
Meta creating prediction market app, NYT says
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, which allow people to bet on nearly anything, are big business, and Meta is hoping to get in on the action, according to a new report from the New York Times. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Science
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
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Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
New York prosecutors said they are dropping a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying him for a fourth time.
Searches conducted in NYPD bribery probe
The FBI, NYPD and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York carried out searches across New York City Wednesday as part of a bribery investigation into current and former members of the NYPD. The searches stem from an ongoing investigation into the conduct of former NYPD chief of department Jeffrey Maddrey, a source says. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons
Mo Strategies, a firm linked to President Trump, is lobbying for pardons, according to a CBS News investigation. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky has more.
Eric Adams' former chief of staff arrested
Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested as part of a federal bribery probe, sources say. Meanwhile, the FBI and NYPD are investigating former NYPD officials for bribery. CBS News' Anna Shecter has more.
Space
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Video shows plane crash in Alaska
A plane carrying 10 people crashed deep in the Alaskan wilderness on Monday. Engine problems forced it down, hundreds of miles from the nearest major city. Kris Van Cleave has new video from inside the plane.
Antonio Freeman on son Alex's World Cup run
Former Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl wide receiver Antonio Freeman joins CBS News to discuss his son Alex's World Cup run with the U.S. Men's National Team.
Trump meeting with Johnson after fiery GOP meeting
President Trump is set to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson Thursday, a day after a contentious meeting with Republican senators. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Israel denies claim of pullback from Lebanon
Israel is denying a Reuters report that Israel had pulled some of its troops back from southern Lebanon. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Cassidy sheds new light on heated Trump meeting
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he decided not to continue supporting the Democrat-led effort to restrict President Trump's war powers in Iran after receiving a briefing at the White House. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.