President Obama spoke from the Oval Office on the mass shooting in California
President Obama spoke from the Oval Office on the mass shooting in California. CBS News foreign correspondent Margaret Brennan has analysis for CBSN.
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CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., and the legal situation that will follow.
Some politicians' offerings of thoughts and prayers following the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, have prompted condemnation
Some politicians' offerings of thoughts and prayers following the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, have prompted condemnation. TheAtlantic.com Managing Editor Emma Green joins CBSN to discuss why.
Former FBI Profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole joins CBSN with analysis on the San Bernardino shooting and what investigators are looking for
Former FBI Profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole joins CBSN with analysis on the San Bernardino shooting and what investigators are looking for.
He said the FBI is in leading the investigation and there is a possibility Wednesday's shooting was terrorism- or workplace-related
President Obama delivered a statement from the Oval Office Thursday calling for Congress to make it harder for people to commit mass shootings. He said the FBI is in leading the investigation and there is a possibility Wednesday's shooting in San Bernardino, California was terrorism- or workplace-related. Charlie Rose, Norah O'Donnell and Gayle King anchor this CBS News Special Report, with Margaret Brennan reporting from the White House.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz held a moment of silence for San Bernardino shooting victims during his speech at Thursday's Republican Jewish Coalition and expressed concerns that "this is yet another manifestation of terrorism"
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz held a moment of silence for San Bernardino shooting victims during his speech at Thursday's Republican Jewish Coalition and expressed concerns that "this is yet another manifestation of terrorism."
House Speaker Paul Ryan makes his first major address on Thursday to describe what he sees as the biggest challenges facing the country
House Speaker Paul Ryan makes his first major address on Thursday to describe what he sees as the biggest challenges facing the country. Ryan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Wednesday's massacre at Inland Regional Center and why he thinks no fly lists violate individuals' rights.
Law enforcement is trying to understand why active shooter incidents are on the rise
Law enforcement is trying to understand why active shooter incidents are on the rise. Between 2000 and 2013, 160 of them were recorded. The FBI reported 45 incidents from 2000 to 2006, but over the next seven years, that number more than doubled to 115. Sixty percent of those shootings ended before officers arrived on scene. Kris Van Cleave reports on how police are preparing for these attacks.
The San Bernardino massacre does not fit the pattern of other recent mass shootings
The San Bernardino massacre does not fit the pattern of other recent mass shootings. Eugene O'Donnell, professor of law and policy studies at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a former New York City police officer, joins “CBS This Morning” discuss what investigators will be focusing on in this type of deadly shooting.
Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole has had 25 years of experience investigating mass shootings
Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole has had 25 years of experience investigating mass shootings, including the Columbine High School massacre. O'Toole joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the investigation into the shooting suspects, Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik.
Dozens of survivors are dealing with physical and emotional wounds from Wednesday's mass shooting
Dozens of survivors are dealing with physical and emotional wounds from Wednesday's mass shooting at San Bernardino's Inland Regional Center. Dr. Kathleen Clem, who oversees Loma Linda University Medical Center's emergency room, joins "CBS This Morning" from San Bernardino to discuss how the victims were treated.
Mayor R. Carey Davis speaks to "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell
Mayor R. Carey Davis speaks to "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell about Wednesday's deadly shooting at one of the city's social services center.
People gathered for a candlelight vigil Wednesday night to honor the 14 victims
The lives of those lost in the deadly San Bernardino shooting are being remembered, as some people gathered for a candlelight vigil Wednesday night to honor the 14 victims. John Blackstone reports from Loma Linda University Medical Center, where some of the survivors are being treated.
Family members are offering details about the couple suspected of killing 14 people Wednesday in San Bernardino
Family members are offering details about the couple suspected of killing 14 people Wednesday in San Bernardino. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports for CBSN.
The San Bernardino police department and the FBI said they had not determined a motive for Wednesday's shooting that left 14 people dead and 18 others wounded
The San Bernardino police department and the FBI said they had not determined a motive for Wednesday's shooting that left 14 people dead and 18 others wounded.
Authorities identified the San Bernardino shooting suspects as 28-year-old Syed Rizwan Farook and 27-year-old Tashfeen Malik
Authorities identified the San Bernardino shooting suspects as 28-year-old Syed Rizwan Farook and 27-year-old Tashfeen Malik. The couple was killed in a gunbattle with police hours after allegedly opening fire at the Inland Regional Center, killing 14.
At a press conference held by the Council on American–Islamic Relations denouncing the San Bernardino shooting, the brother-in-law of one of the suspects expressed shock and sadness
At a press conference held by the Council on American–Islamic Relations denouncing the San Bernardino shooting, the brother-in-law of one of the suspects expressed shock and sadness.
Authorities in San Bernardino were dealing with at least two crime scenes Wednesday night: one where at least two shooters opened fire, and the other where police found themselves in a firefight with the suspects
Authorities in San Bernardino were dealing with at least two crime scenes Wednesday night: one where at least two shooters opened fire, and the other where police found themselves in a firefight with the suspects. Carter Evans has details.
In the aftermath of the San Bernardino shooting, injured victims were transported to hospitals across the area
In the aftermath of the San Bernardino shooting, injured victims were transported to hospitals across the area. John Blackstone has a report from one of those hospitals.
Denise Paraza is among the wounded in the San Bernardino shooting
Denise Paraza is among the wounded in the San Bernardino shooting. Her sisters described the horrifying moment she called to tell them what happened.
Wednesday's mass shooting in San Bernardino saw up to three possible attackers storm the Inland Regional Center
Wednesday's mass shooting in San Bernardino saw up to three possible attackers storm the Inland Regional Center. Jan Crawford reports this is a change from "lone wolf" assailants in recent shootings.
Authorities in San Bernardino confirmed two suspects, one male and one female, were killed in a shootout with law enforcement shortly after Wednesday's attack at the Inland Resource Center, which left at least 14 people dead.
Authorities in San Bernardino confirmed two suspects, one male and one female, were killed in a shootout with law enforcement shortly after Wednesday's attack at the Inland Resource Center, which left at least 14 people dead.
Authorities confirmed over 14 were dead and at least 14 more injured after an active shooter opened fire in San Bernardino, California
Authorities confirmed over 14 were dead and at least 14 more injured after an active shooter opened fire in San Bernardino, California.
Ryan called for a moment of silence following the San Bernardino shooting at the Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Ryan called for a moment of silence following the San Bernardino shooting at the Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony
The mother of Michelle Alvarado, who was shot in the side during an active shooter situation in San Bernardino, Clifornia says her daughter played dead to avoid detection
The mother of Michelle Alvarado, who was shot in the side during an active shooter situation in San Bernardino, Clifornia says her daughter played dead to avoid detection.
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