NRA chief: No mention of school safety in SOTU
NRA chief complains that president "made not one mention" of protecting school safety at State of the Union
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Obama to honor slain Newtown teachers with medal
President will posthumously award the Presidential Citizens Medal to the six educators killed during the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school
Calif. lawmakers seek toughest gun laws in nation
Propose measures even stricter than the ones recently passed in N.Y.; Gun groups vow to fight any new Calif. laws in court
Slain Newtown educators to be honored with medals
Six women who died trying to protect Sandy Hook Elementary students to posthumously get nation's highest civilian award
Colo. cops work schools into routines post-Newtown
County police, school officials find way to reassure students, let them see officers in new light
Newtown kids to be featured on E! Grammy preshow
Children who recorded a version of "Over the Rainbow" are preparing for a live appearance during the E! Network's Grammy Awards preshow
Report: Movie related to Newtown shooting in the works
Director Jonathan Bucari told news station he is scouting locations in Ridgefield, Conn.; school superintendent calls timing "poor"
Newtown victim's family raises money for autism
Josephine Gay one of 20 first graders killed by Adam Lanza; her therapist Rachel D'Avino died shielding her and classmates
Knicks to host Sandy Hook kids, families Saturday
Twenty or more children from the Newtown (Conn.) Choir from Sabrinas Encore Products will sing the national anthem before the game
Homeland Security posts active-shooter "survival guide" video
Among instructions in event of an attack: "You might consider trying to overpower the shooter with whatever means are available"
Newtown families hope massacre transforms nation
At a public hearing, several hundred Newtown residents urged lawmakers to impose policy changes after deadly Dec. 14 school shooting
Sandy Hook chorus to sing before Super Bowl
Chorus from Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students were killed in a deadly rampage, will sing "America the Beautiful"
Newtown mother: Lanza home a "black spot" in neighborhood
Nicole Hockley, who lost her six-year-old son in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, explains why she'll speak at town hearing
Newtown mother: Let tragedy be "event that turned the tide"
Mother of child killed in Newtown tragedy testifies before Conn. state legislature
"March for Change" speaks at Conn. gun violence hearing
Brad Greene, a Sandy Hook resident, speaks on behalf of "March for Change," a program against gun violence
Newtown police chief: "It's time to sacrifice"
Police Chief Michael Kehoe testifies before the Connecticut state legislature on preventing gun violence
Newtown mother to Conn. legislature: "Don't give up"
Mother of 6-year-old killed in Newtown shootings urges state representatives not to give up on ending gun violence because it seems too hard
Newtown mother ready for Conn. hearing
State of Conn. to hold hearings about whether to change laws to address violence
Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on gun violence
Senators debated banning assault weapons, high capacity magazines and stronger background checks in their first hearing on gun violence
Gun rights advocates shout at Newtown victim's dad
At a hearing in the Conn. legislature, Newtown dad Neil Heslin asked gun advocates to "give it a little bit of thought"
FBI: Gun background checks peaked after Newtown tragedy
FBI says firearms sales often spike following mass shootings, as enthusiasts fear new gun sales curbs
Guns are being turned in and sold in big numbers
With gun control debate at its peak so are the number of people either buying guns or turning them in
Advocates for gun control take to D.C. streets
Demonstrators march in capital with signs calling for bans on assault weapons or bearing the names of Sandy Hook shooting victims
Women and the gun control battle
Some feel voice of female gun owners missing in national debate
Conn. official: Don't make schools armed fortresses
In wake of Newtown shooting, education commissioner says school environment needs to be warm and inviting, as well as safe
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Police seek third Seattle shooting suspect
Seattle police are hunting for a third suspect being linked to a deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
Extremism expert on Berlin Pride attack
Authorities say the suspect who attacked Berlin's Pride event was known to German police for other crimes. Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler of the Counter Extremism Project speaks on German efforts to monitor extremists, and CBS News' Bradley Blackburn takes a look at German data on hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people.
Woman murdered in 1936 and buried under building is finally identified
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
Bryan Kohberger challenges his conviction
Bryan Kohberger, the man sentenced for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, pleaded guilty last year as part of a deal. Now, he wants to take back his guilty plea and go to trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
Widow of murdered mayor arrested in extortion case in Mexico
Valentin Lavin, who was allied with President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, was shot and killed during a town hall.
Kohberger says he was misled into guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger is claiming he was misled when he pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of four Idaho college students. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest development in the case.
Ex-husband testifies in Lindsay Clancy trial
The trial for Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three small children, began Monday with her ex-husband taking the stand. Shanelle Kaul reports.
New details on Berlin Pride attack suspect
CBS News has learned that the 21-year-old man accused of plowing his vehicle through Berlin's Pride celebration on Saturday night had previously received a suspended sentence for charges related to his attempt to join ISIS. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest from Berlin.
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What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
Thune says of Lindsey Graham "I feel his absence every day" in Capitol ceremony
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
In final debate, Michigan Senate Democrats spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
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Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
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Judge orders immigration officials to free key witness in deadly ICE shooting
A federal judge ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston.
Thune says of Lindsey Graham "I feel his absence every day" in Capitol ceremony
President Trump is delivering a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, his one-time opponent for the presidency and later, his close ally.
In final debate, Michigan Senate Democrats spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Fauci diaries, released by Sen. Paul, touch on COVID origins, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul released more than a thousand pages of journal entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, teeing up what is likely to be a contentious hearing on Wednesday.
Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
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What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
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Woman murdered in 1936 and buried under building is finally identified
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
Widow of murdered mayor arrested in extortion case in Mexico
Valentin Lavin, who was allied with President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, was shot and killed during a town hall.
People trapped and injured after powerful earthquake strikes Japan
A powerful earthquake hit southern Japan, seriously damaging a shopping mall where there are reportedly many people trapped and some feared dead.
Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
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William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
Ariana Grande sues alleged hackers
In a new lawsuit, Ariana Grande alleges unidentified hackers caused "irreparable harm" to her career and stole her unreleased music, photos and videos. She's asking the court to force internet providers to identify them.
"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Police seek third Seattle shooting suspect
Seattle police are hunting for a third suspect being linked to a deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
Extremism expert on Berlin Pride attack
Authorities say the suspect who attacked Berlin's Pride event was known to German police for other crimes. Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler of the Counter Extremism Project speaks on German efforts to monitor extremists, and CBS News' Bradley Blackburn takes a look at German data on hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people.
Woman murdered in 1936 and buried under building is finally identified
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
Bryan Kohberger challenges his conviction
Bryan Kohberger, the man sentenced for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, pleaded guilty last year as part of a deal. Now, he wants to take back his guilty plea and go to trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Sneak peek: The Footprint
ENCORE: A woman is murdered in her home and the pivotal clue at the crime is a bloody footprint her killer left behind. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, August 1 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Takeaways as America honors Lindsay Graham
Memories of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham were abundant at the U.S. Capitol ceremony honoring the Republican from South Carolina who died unexpectedly in early July. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Watch: Thune remembers Lindsey Graham
Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivered remarks at a ceremony honoring late Sen. Lindsey Graham at the U.S. Capitol. Thune said he feels Graham's absence daily and recalled his trips with the Republican lawmaker around the world.
Senate staffer remembers Lindsey Graham
Lee Holmes, a former chief counsel and staff director of the Senate Judiciary Committee who worked closely with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, joined CBS News to share more details on Graham's work and the legacy he leaves behind.
Police seek third Seattle shooting suspect
Seattle police are hunting for a third suspect being linked to a deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.