Sandy Hook parents still fight for change 10 years after school shooting
Wednesday marks 10 years since a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, killed 26 people, including 20 children.
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Alex Jones ordered to pay another $473 million to Sandy Hook families
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
Alex Jones judgment: The cost of lies
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman discusses the "whole world of trouble" the conspiracy theorist continues to face for his on-air rants claiming that the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting in which schoolchildren were killed was a hoax.
Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook massacre was "100% real"
The conspiracy theorist said that he now understands it was irresponsible of him to declare the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting a hoax.
Mom of Sandy Hook victim confronts Alex Jones: "My son existed"
"I wanted to tell you to your face. ... Jesse was real. I am a real mom," Scarlett Lewis told Alex Jones. "...I know you know that, and that's the problem."
Alex Jones takes stand on final day of testimony in damages trial
Jones later took the stand himself, and the judge at one point sent the jury out of the room and strongly scolded Jones for not being truthful under oath.
Sandy Hook shooting: The unprecedented $73M settlement with gunmaker Remington
A lawsuit against an industry viewed by many as protected from liability over gun violence used a novel legal strategy, and accomplished the unthinkable: the largest payout ever by a gun company to victims of a mass shooting.
Alex Jones' Infowars files for bankruptcy
Jones was found liable in at least two defamation suits over his assertions that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Alex Jones shows up for questioning in Sandy Hook damages lawsuit
Fines were mounting for his failing to appear. Damages are being determined after a judge ruled he defamed families for claiming the massacre never happened.
Sandy Hook families quickly spurn Alex Jones lawsuit settlement offer
They sued him for claiming the shooting never happened. He offered to pay $120,000 per plaintiff. A judge found him liable for damages in November.
Sandy Hook mom says legal win means her son "helped create change"
Nicole Hockley's son was one of 20 first-graders and six educators murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
Sandy Hook families settle for $73 million with gunmaker Remington
The families of nine victims have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012.
Alex Jones must pay damages in Sandy Hook case, judge rules
Parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting sued Alex Jones over his claims that the massacre was a hoax.
Lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families vs. gunmaker set for trial
Remington made the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators at the Newtown, Connecticut, school December 14, 2012.
Sandy Hook families can sue gun maker, Supreme Court rules
Court rejects appeal from Remington Arms that argued it should be shielded by a 2005 federal law preventing most lawsuits against firearms manufacturers
Sandy Hook victim's dad "shamed" companies to fight conspiracy theories
Lenny Pozner funneled his anger into action as conspiracy theories surfaced surrounding the shooting
Sandy Hook school evacuated over bomb threat on shooting anniversary
Students were sent home for the day after the evacuation
Documents shed light on Sandy Hook shooter's tortured mind
Newly-released documents reveal Adam Lanza's extreme anger, scorn for other people and deep social isolation
Fighting the Sandy Hook lies
Parents mourning the loss of their children in the 2012 school shooting in Newtown, Conn., are taking the purveyors of cruel and outlandish conspiracy theories to court
Sandy Hook families sue radio host who said massacre was staged
Lawsuits allege that Jones' insistence that the shooting was staged led others to make death threats against the victims' families
Fathers of shooting victims share special connection
Five years after the tragedy at Sandy Hook, the father of one of the victims talks about how he's gotten support from another father touched by gun violence
How one Sandy Hook mom is keeping her 6-year-old's dream alive
The slain first-grader was passionate about the things she loved, and animals were at the top of the list
A look back: Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
On December 14, 2012, a disturbed young man shot and killed 20 children and six educators in one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history
How Sandy Hook changed America's schools
Five years after the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, shook the country, CBSN spoke to two parents about how things have changed
5 years after Sandy Hook, mental health care worries linger
The massacre sounded alarms about gaps in mental health care, but some key reforms depend on funding that has yet to be delivered by Congress
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Trial of University of Idaho murders suspect delayed until August 2025
Bryan Kohberger faces four murder charges in the fatal stabbings of four college students in November 2022.
After newly elected mayor beheaded, others ask for protection
Mayor Alejandro Arcos had been sworn into office less than a week before he was murdered.
Supreme Court hears arguments around ghost guns
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving ghost guns, which are assembled with build-it-yourself kits sold online with no background checks. The justices appeared to signal they were leaning toward upholding the Biden administration's crackdown on the guns, which would require serial numbers and background checks. Jan Crawford reports.
Retired Houston officer gets 60 years for deaths of couple during drug raid
A former Houston police officer was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the murder of a married couple during a raid that revealed corruption in the narcotics unit.
TikTok addictive features allegations
14 attorneys general allege in several lawsuits filed against TikTok that the social media app is harming children's mental health and relies on "addictive features." Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell broke down the commonwealth's allegations Tuesday.
Public's help sought to identify women in 46 cold cases
The original initiative launched to identify 22 women saw about 1,800 tips received from the public.
Only suspect in Maddie McCann case acquitted of unrelated rape charges
A court in Germany has acquitted Christian Brueckner, the only suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, on unrelated rape and sexual abuse charges.
Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel after police linked the killings, determining the suspect's description matched in each case.
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Harris campaign surpasses $1 billion in fundraising, source says
The Harris campaign has seen a donation windfall in the three months since Harris became the Democratic nominee.
Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
Appeals court weighs fate of DACA protections for 500,000 "Dreamers"
DACA has been the subject of a years-long court battle and remains in legal jeopardy due to a lawsuit by Texas and other Republican-led states that oppose the policy.
Trial of University of Idaho murders suspect delayed until August 2025
Bryan Kohberger faces four murder charges in the fatal stabbings of four college students in November 2022.
Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of RFK, dies at 96
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
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Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
FDA authorizes over-the-counter combined COVID-19 and flu test
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
U.S. inflation continued to cool in September, latest CPI data shows
Inflation in September fell to an annual rate of 2.4%, its lowest point since early 2021, as gas and energy costs continued to ease.
Here's the 2025 COLA increase for Social Security recipients
Social Security benefits are given a cost-of-living adjustment each year. The 2025 COLA increase is the smallest since 2021.
United to fly to 8 new cities overseas — here's where you can go
United Airlines is adding new overseas destinations in what the carrier calls its largest international expansion.
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Harris campaign surpasses $1 billion in fundraising, source says
The Harris campaign has seen a donation windfall in the three months since Harris became the Democratic nominee.
Appeals court weighs fate of DACA protections for 500,000 "Dreamers"
DACA has been the subject of a years-long court battle and remains in legal jeopardy due to a lawsuit by Texas and other Republican-led states that oppose the policy.
Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of RFK, dies at 96
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
Obama to hit campaign trail for first time in support of Harris
Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have a relationship dating back to his run for Senate in 2004.
Lake, Gallego spar over immigration, trade personal barbs in debate
Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego are battling for Arizona's open Senate seat, a race that could determine control of the Senate.
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Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
FDA authorizes over-the-counter combined COVID-19 and flu test
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
Why free COVID tests from the government are expiring so soon
Many of the free COVID tests being shipped out now will be expiring within a few months.
California cheesemaker linked to deadly listeria outbreak shut down by Feds
Rizo-López Foods can no longer manufacture and distribute cheese and other dairy products, Justice Department says.
Springfield, Ohio, grapples with real health challenges as well as false claims
What is really happening in Springfield, Ohio, is a microcosm of the health care challenges immigration hot spots throughout the country are facing.
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Prince William and Kate meet with families of victims of stabbing attack
Prince William and Princess Catherine carried out their first joint public engagement since the end of Kate's chemotherapy.
U.N. says Israeli troops fire on peacekeepers in Lebanon, wounding 2
The United Nations mission in southern Lebanon, where Israel is battling Iran-backed Hezbollah, says Israeli forces have fired on international peacekeepers.
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is retiring next month
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Ratan Tata, Indian magnate who built global empire, dead at 86
Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night.
Haiti gangs luring more kids into crime and abuse as killings continue
As an official says 115 people were killed in one small town, rights advocates warn Haiti's criminal gangs are luring more children into crime and sexual abuse.
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Rachel Bloom talks Netflix special
Emmy and Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom, creator and star of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," returns with her new Netflix special, "Death, Let Me Do My Special." Bloom opens up about the challenges of her daughter's birth and the loss of her writing partner during the pandemic.
Cage the Elephant on upcoming tour with Oasis
Rock band Cage the Elephant recently celebrated one billion Spotify streams for "Cigarette Daydreams" and wrapped their largest tour to date, including a sold-out Madison Square Garden show. In an interview with Anthony Mason, the Shultz brothers talk about the challenges that shaped their latest album, "Neon Pill."
Fat bear champion "Grazer" wins again
In a fierce competition, 20-year-old bear Grazer won Alaska's Fat Bear Contest for the second year in a row, defeating fan favorite Chunk, who had killed one of her cubs earlier this summer. Grazer claimed victory by more than 40,000 votes
Taylor Tomlinson reveals who would be her dream guest on "After Midnight"
Taylor Tomlinson opens up about her new comedy tour, "Save Me," which tackles personal topics like growing up in church.
Museum nearly loses beer can art to trash
A Dutch museum exhibit featuring hand-painted beer cans was almost lost forever when a staff member mistakenly threw them in the trash. A curator returned early from break and saved the art in time.
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Some iPhone users can send texts when service is down. Here's how.
Apple's new mobile operating system could help iPhone users stay in touch if Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service.
Over a dozen states sue TikTok
Fourteen attorneys general have sued TikTok claiming the social media app harms teens and their mental health. They allege the Chinese-owned app violates consumer protection laws and claim TikTok relies on "addictive features" that keep users on the app.
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.
TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
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Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
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Trial of University of Idaho murders suspect delayed until August 2025
Bryan Kohberger faces four murder charges in the fatal stabbings of four college students in November 2022.
After newly elected mayor beheaded, others ask for protection
Mayor Alejandro Arcos had been sworn into office less than a week before he was murdered.
Supreme Court hears arguments around ghost guns
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving ghost guns, which are assembled with build-it-yourself kits sold online with no background checks. The justices appeared to signal they were leaning toward upholding the Biden administration's crackdown on the guns, which would require serial numbers and background checks. Jan Crawford reports.
Retired Houston officer gets 60 years for deaths of couple during drug raid
A former Houston police officer was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the murder of a married couple during a raid that revealed corruption in the narcotics unit.
TikTok addictive features allegations
14 attorneys general allege in several lawsuits filed against TikTok that the social media app is harming children's mental health and relies on "addictive features." Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell broke down the commonwealth's allegations Tuesday.
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Stunning images show Hurricane Milton from space
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
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Last CPI report before Election Day
The latest Consumer Price Index report, the last that will be released before Election Day, showed inflation continued to cool in September. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
Update on efforts to restore power in Florida
Bryan Garner, spokesperson for the Florida Power & Light Company, joined CBS News to discuss the ongoing process to restore power to millions of Florida residents in the dark after Hurricane Milton.
Trump still spreading false claims about FEMA
In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, former President Donald Trump is continuing to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting disaster relief funds to migrants. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Harris briefed on Milton response efforts
Vice President Kamala Harris is getting briefings on the federal response to Hurricane Milton as she continues making her case to voters on the campaign trail. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
Flooding on Florida's Atlantic Coast
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast, but the state's Atlantic Coast wasn't spared from the storm. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more on the conditions there and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo has a look at the progression of the storm.