The family of the AR-15 designer claims the assault-style rifle was never meant for civilian use
The family of the AR-15 designer claims the assault-style rifle was never meant for civilian use.
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CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on what's next for the Senate, after Democrats held a filibuster to push for a vote on gun control measures
CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on what's next for the Senate, after Democrats held a filibuster to push for a vote on gun control measures.
Days after the Orlando mass shooting, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy took to the Senate floor
Days after the Orlando mass shooting, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, whose constituents lost children in the Sandy Hook massacre, took to the Senate floor Wednesday in a surprise filibuster for stricter gun control legislation. Murphy joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss what he hoped to accomplish with the nearly 15-hour filibuster.
Pressure is growing on Congress to act against gun violence after the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history
Pressure is growing on Congress to act against gun violence after the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history. In Washington, Democrats showed their anger with a surprise filibuster on the Senate floor. Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, who has been working with parents of Sandy Hook shooting victims for nearly four years, spent all night trying to force a vote on two gun control measures. Nancy Cordes reports.
In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, Senate Democrats launched a filibuster Wednesday, demanding new gun control measures
In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, Senate Democrats launched a filibuster Wednesday, demanding new gun control measures. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details.
Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole spent more than 20 years investigating mass shootings
The FBI faces questions about its past checks on Orlando shooter, Omar Mateen. Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole, who spent more than 20 years investigating mass shootings including the Columbine massacre, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history.
The names of the shooting victims were released and the community is mourning the young victims of the tragedy
The names of the shooting victims were released and the community is mourning the young victims of the tragedy. CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley joins CBSN with more on the reaction.
The gunman in the Orlando massacre, Omar Mateen, was investigated by the FBI twice, in 2013 and 2014
The gunman in the Orlando massacre, Omar Mateen, was investigated by the FBI twice, in 2013 and 2014. CBS News justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on why Mateen's history with the FBI wouldn't have come up when he purchased his weapons.
"This is not something that goes away"
The busiest fully-equipped trauma center in Florida happens to be just a few blocks from Pulse nightclub. Three months ago, Orlando Regional Medical Center practiced an active-shooter mass-casualty drill. On Monday, six surgeons who saved lives spoke with Scott Pelley.
Adele has an emotional breakdown while paying tribute to the Orlando massacre victims during a show in Belgium
Adele has an emotional breakdown while paying tribute to the Orlando massacre victims during a show in Belgium. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Utah Congressman Chris Stewart joins CBSN to discuss the Orlando mass shooting and the state of national security in the United States
Utah Congressman Chris Stewart joins CBSN to discuss the Orlando mass shooting and the state of national security in the United States.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer speaks on the wounded and deceased victims of the Orlando nightclub mass shooting
Authorities have started to name the victims of the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando that left at least 50 people dead. The hospital is calling family members of victims who are being treated, as authorities work diligently to identify the wounded and deceased. Scott Pelley has more.
President Obama spoke from the White House on the largest mass shooting in American history, calling it "an attack on all of us"
President Obama spoke from the White House on the largest mass shooting in American history, calling it "an attack on all of us."
Shawn Royster, Pulse nightclub patron, describes the scene inside the club the moment chaos struck
Shawn Royster, Pulse nightclub patron, describes the scene inside the club the moment chaos struck. Royster descibes hearing, "pop pop pop" when the gunman opened fire.
Florida Governor Rick Scott discussed the mass shooting at an Orlando Florida nightclub
Florida Governor Rick Scott discussed the mass shooting at an Orlando Florida nightclub. The governor thanked the law enforcement and emergency medical services that responded and asked for prayers.
Officials have confirmed that 50 are dead and 53 people are injured after a mass shooting at a Florida night club
Officials have confirmed that 50 are dead and 53 people are injured after a mass shooting at a Florida night club. This would make it the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
A heartbroken mother who couldn't find her son after the mass shooting that took place at a Florida nightclub describes the terryifing scene
A heartbroken mother who couldn't find her son after the mass shooting that took place at a Florida nightclub describes the terryifing scene. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
Authorities have identified the gunman behind the Orlando mass shooting at Omar Mateen
Authorities have identified the gunman behind the Orlando mass shooting at Omar Mateen. Former FBI profiler Dr. Mary Ellen O'toole joins CBSN with more on whether this could have been a planned attack.
Joshua McGill, a witness to the mass shooting that took place at a gay Florida nightclub, joins CBSN with more details on the terrifying attack
Joshua McGill, a witness to the mass shooting that took place at a gay Florida nightclub, joins CBSN with more details on the terrifying attack.
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub is being investigated as a terror attack
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub is being investigated as a terror attack. Orlando is currently experiencing a blood shortage for the city's victims. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub has left at least 50 casualties. Police say the terror suspect may have had ties to Islamic terrorism
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub has left at least 50 casualties. Police say the terror suspect may have had ties to Islamic terrorism. CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate joins CBSN with the latest details.
Police say a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has resulted in at least 20 people dead, with dozens more wounded
Police say a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has resulted in at least 20 people dead, with dozens more wounded. Local law enforcement officials say the shootings could be classified as an act of domestic terrorism. Erik Sandoval of CBS affiliate WKMG has the latest.
Deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history
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Pulse shooting survivor reacts to verdict in trial of gunman's widow
A Florida jury deliberated for just over 12 hours before acquitting the widow of the Pulse nightclub shooter
Verdict announced for Pulse nightclub gunman's widow
Prosecutors say Noor Salman knew about her husband's plans to attack an Orlando club and did nothing to stop them
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Lawyers shot outside North Carolina courthouse
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
Mosque attack was streamed online
The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Britney Spears argument, DUI arrest on video
A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Jurors in Kouri Richins trial speak out
Utah mom and author Kouri Richins was sentenced last week to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2022 murder of her husband. Richins has maintained her innocence. In a new episode of "48 Hours," two jurors discuss the key evidence that led them to convict Richins. Natalie Morales reports.
Charges dropped in teacher's shooting
A Virginia judge dropped neglect charges against a school administrator after a teacher claimed she had been warned about a student before a shooting occurred. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
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How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes
Kindness 101 is a program that uses the stories CBS News finds in our "On the Road" series to teach kindness and character. The stories are paired with lesson plans created by a nonprofit at Iowa's Drake University called "Character Counts!"
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
Kyle Busch was coughing up blood a day before his death, 911 call reveals
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
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AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
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CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Trump administration to require most green card applicants to leave U.S. first
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
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Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
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Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Bodies of divers who died in Maldives scuba accident returned to Italy
The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave have been repatriated. One other set of remains was returned earlier this month.
Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
The incident marks China's deadliest mining accident in years.
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
Fake political party led by an AI cockroach overruns Indian politics
The satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" calls itself a "political front of the youth, by the youth, for the youth." India's government may be trying to squash it.
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The movies to tune in for this summer
Disney's latest addition to the Star Wars franchise, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," is kicking off the summer slate of blockbusters. Some other highly-anticipated movies that will be tested at the box office this summer are Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," "Toy Story 5" and "Supergirl." Lucas Shaw, managing editor for media and entertainment at Bloomberg News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rob Base, rapper on classic hip-hop track "It Takes Two," dies at 59
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Weenie 500 winners relish first-place finish
The Indianapolis 500 is this Memorial Day Weekend, kicked off by the second annual Weenie 500. "Cook 'Em Cam" and "Jack and Cheese," whose New York dog won the race, join CBS News to discuss.
New movies to watch this summer
Major franchises are bringing new movies to a theater near you this summer. Fandango's Erik Davis joins with more.
Britney Spears argument, DUI arrest on video
A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
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CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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Lawyers shot outside North Carolina courthouse
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
Mosque attack was streamed online
The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Britney Spears argument, DUI arrest on video
A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
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Nearly 40 million Americans are expected on the roads for Memorial Day Weekend, AAA estimates, despite the highest gas prices in four years.
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Listen: The final moments of CBS News Radio
On Friday, May 22, 2026, CBS News Radio signed off after nearly a century on the air. Christopher Cruise anchored the final newscast and special report.
The weather heading into Memorial Day weekend
CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the weather forecast as the U.S. heads into Memorial Day weekend.