Guard describes jailhouse assault by Parkland shooter at penalty trial
The shooter managed to get a hold of the guard's Taser at one point during the fight.
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The shooter managed to get a hold of the guard's Taser at one point during the fight.
Eyewitnesses to the killings of 17 people by Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz are giving heart-wrenching testimony at his penalty trial.
The jury privately watched footage of the mass shooting, which was taken from security cameras at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
While delivering his opening statement, the lead prosecutor described the shooter as "cold, calculated, manipulative and deadly."
Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty but a jury must still decide if he receives the death penalty.
They got concerned after a member of a jury pool mouthed possible threats toward Nikolas Cruz and caused others to become "excited," leading them to fear a potential brawl.
The Broward County, Florida, school district will pay more than $26 million to the families of 17 people killed and some of those injured in the 2018 Valentine's Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Sixteen of 17 families of students killed settle lawsuit for $125 million-$130 million, sources say. The FBI didn't act on a tip saying Nikolas Cruz was going to shoot up a school.
Fourteen students and three staff members were killed on Valentine's Day 2018 during a seven-minute rampage through a three-story building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
"There isn't enough money in existence that would compensate the victims and their families adequately," an attorney representing the families said.
Cruz's attorney said he will change his plea to guilty on Wednesday, accepting responsibility for the Parkland massacre.
They were fired for inaction during the February 2018 massacre at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 dead.
Six days after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students travel to meet with Florida State lawmakers in Tallahassee to voice their demands for stricter gun laws. Watch survivors of the shooting turn anguish into action in "39 Days," a CBS News special Saturday, March 24 at 8/7c on CBS.
Seven days after the deadly shooting, students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School took matters into their own hands by creating a nationwide movement for gun control. For more, watch "39 Days," a CBS News special Saturday, March 24 at 8/7c on CBS.
Four days after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students and their families gather at a local park to grieve. When a pastor prays for forgiveness for the shooter Nikolas Cruz, the crowd becomes angry and student Cameron Kasky steps in. Watch as survivors of the shooting turn anguish into action in "39 Days," a CBS News special Saturday, March 24 at 8/7c on CBS.
Eight days after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, friends and family gather to release Chinese lanterns in memory of the 18-year-old senior.
Sunday marked the third anniversary of the Parkland school shooting.
The Stand with Parkland president warned that the risk of violence is high as schools begin to reopen.
Gregory Tony narrowly won Democratic primary in heavily-Democratic Broward County, Florida against Scott Israel, who was fired by governor over handling of massacre.
Brandon Fleury of Santa Ana, California, was convicted in October of three counts of cyberstalking and one count of transmitting a kidnapping threat.
It was passed weeks after the shooting two years ago and opinions on it remain sharply divided. Some counties use it at a much higher rate than others.
The bill was initially passed in response to the Parkland school shooting last year where 17 students and staff were killed.
March for Our Lives leaders unveil the Peace Plan for a Safer America, aiming to get at the root causes of gun violence
A national movement against gun violence grew out of the Parkland school shooting more than a year ago
They're billed as capable of stopping 44 magnum handgun bullets and were previously available only online; now they're in Office Depot and Office Max stores
Grief children's book author Kouri Richins is on trial in Utah, accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in 2022. Prosecutors say she killed him for financial gain, while also engaging in an extramarital affair. The defense argues his death was an accidental overdose. In a special episode, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman about the key evidence, the prosecution's motive theory, and what to watch as the Utah murder trial unfolds.
The trial of the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter resumed in Georgia on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.
Reports are emerging about documents potentially missing from the Epstein files released by the Justice Department that may be linked to President Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Along with Alberto Carvalho's L.A. home, search warrants were also executed at LAUSD headquarters and a home in South Florida, according to the FBI.
Australian detectives arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather in a suspected case of mistaken identity.
A New Hampshire resident has been charged after a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent at a Canada crossing, the DOJ says
Tommy Schaefer was sentenced for the 2014 murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of Heather Mack, during a luxury vacation.
A man fatally stabbed four people before being shot dead by a sheriff's deputy outside a home northwest of Tacoma, Washington, authorities said.
The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.
Since 2019, when Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high, something has changed, and data points to the city showing major improvement.
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.
Marshall Yates also served on a "weaponization" working group tasked with carrying out Trump's quest for retribution.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.
The prediction market said it suspended Artem Kaptur, an employee of the popular YouTuber MrBeast, for insider trading.
The president reiterated a plan to ban big investors from buying single-family homes, but some experts say bigger remedies are needed.
Consumers today can easily spend more than $1,000 a year for streaming TV, music and other widely used apps, new analysis finds.
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has apologized to staff of his foundation over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.
Since 2019, when Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high, something has changed, and data points to the city showing major improvement.
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.
Marshall Yates also served on a "weaponization" working group tasked with carrying out Trump's quest for retribution.
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.
Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails.
The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Australian detectives arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather in a suspected case of mistaken identity.
Actor and comedian Deon Cole is back to host the NAACP Image Awards. Cole joins CBS News with more on what to expect.
"Survivor" returns Wednesday for its 50th season, featuring fan-favorite contestants over the past 25 years. "CBS Mornings" has a preview of the historic season.
Actor and comedian Martin Short has postponed upcoming dates of his comedy tour with longtime friend Steve Martin as he grieves the sudden death of his 42-year-old daughter, Katherine. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden and Luther Vandross. The new members will be revealed in April.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.
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.
Anthropic, the maker of the chatbot Claude, is narrowing its signature pledge on artificial intelligence safety. The abrupt changes come amid a tense standoff between the company and the Pentagon over the use of its AI model. New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel joins to discuss.
Consumers today can easily spend more than $1,000 a year for streaming TV, music and other widely used apps, new analysis finds.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Grief children's book author Kouri Richins is on trial in Utah, accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in 2022. Prosecutors say she killed him for financial gain, while also engaging in an extramarital affair. The defense argues his death was an accidental overdose. In a special episode, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman about the key evidence, the prosecution's motive theory, and what to watch as the Utah murder trial unfolds.
The trial of the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter resumed in Georgia on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.
Reports are emerging about documents potentially missing from the Epstein files released by the Justice Department that may be linked to President Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Along with Alberto Carvalho's L.A. home, search warrants were also executed at LAUSD headquarters and a home in South Florida, according to the FBI.
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Cuban authorities said Wednesday the country's coast guard killed four people on a speedboat that was registered in Florida. The people on the boat first fired at Cuban border guard troops when they tried to approach the boat for identification, Cuba's interior ministry said. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history on Tuesday night. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak watched the speech with college students and got their reactions in real time.
Quick-thinking movers stepped in to block a truck at a convenience store in Arizona after spotting an abducted child from an Amber alert. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.
In 2019, Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high and ranked among the worst in the nation, but since then, something has changed. Murders hit a nearly 50-year low in 2024 and the population is growing. Tony Dokoupil spoke to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about the comeback.