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.
Elementary School Rampage
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
Searching for common ground on guns after Sandy Hook
Five years after the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, shook the country, CBSN spoke to Colorado residents about where they stand on guns
Families take Sandy Hook fight vs. gunmaker to high court
Victims' families armed with fresh argument want Connecticut Supreme Court to reinstate lawsuit vs. Remington dismissed by lower court
FBI: Police were warned about Sandy Hook shooter
One person told investigators they overheard Adam Lanza say he "planned to kill his mother and children at Sandy Hook in Newtown, Connecticut"
Lawyer: Classroom keys were missing on day of Sandy Hook massacre
Security experts say it's unclear whether teachers could have locked their doors in time
Sandy Hook group dumps Megyn Kelly as gala host
Megyn Kelly says she understands and respects decision by Sandy Hook Promise to disinvite her as host of its Wednesday gala, but is disappointed
Woman who threatened Sandy Hook parent learns her punishment
Florida woman who believed Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax threatened man whose 6-year-old son was a victim
Learning to spot warning signs of potentially troubled students
The education campaign comes after Sandy Hook Promise released a PSA that went viral
Warning signs
Four years after the Sandy Hook school shooting, another Connecticut school is implementing a program to help students spot warning signs for classmates who may present a risk. Students are taught to speak out if a classmate is isolated, is a target of bullying or other warning signs. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Feds: Death threats made against Sandy Hook victim's parent
Sandy Hook victim's parent speaks out after federal authorities charge Florida woman with making death threats
New Sandy Hook school
In Newtown, Conneticut, the new Sandy Hook Elementary school was unveiled Friday. It replaces the building that was demolished after the shooting massacre in 2012. Marlie Hall has a look at the school that is giving kids a new start.
Newtown takes big step 4 years after Sandy Hook massacre
Mass shooting took lives of 20 kids, 6 educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012
Newtown, Conn., teacher resigns after bringing gun to middle school
Jason Adams had a valid permit, but school security detained him when he brought a loaded .45-caliber pistol in a holster to middle school
Newtown families say AR-15 maker is "negligent" in lawsuit
The parents of some children that died in the Sandy Hook shooting argue the AR-15 assault rifle is so inherently dangerous, selling it to anyone is negligent
Crime
Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
Navy officials say they do not believe the sailor intended to destroy the ship, but the blaze he set was whipped by high winds into a towering inferno.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
New York sommelier accused of setting fires outside rival businesses
Ganzer, 31, has been charged with two counts of arson and faces at least seven years in prison.
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with assault of teen in 1970s
McCarrick is the first cardinal in the U.S. to ever be criminally charged with a sexual crime against a minor, according to a lawyer for church sexual abuse victims.
TikTok star on life support, friend shot dead inside movie theater
Rylee Goodrich is dead, and Anthony Barajas was on life support, police in Corona, California, said.
Hobby Lobby forfeits "Epic of Gilgamesh" tablet to Justice Department
The tablet, one of the thousands illegally smuggled out of the Middle East, was seized by federal agents in 2019.
Political donor Ed Buck found guilty in overdose deaths
"This man did some terrible things to human beings," said a sister of one of the overdose victims after the verdict.
Man gets life for killing college student who mistook his car for Uber
"I close my eyes, and I feel what she endured at his hands," Samantha Josephson's mother said during the sentencing phase of the trial.
Spa shooting suspect pleads guilty to 4 murders
Robert Aaron Long will face charges in Fulton County, where prosecutors intend to seek hate crime enhancements and the death penalty.
Olympic medalist jailed for over 20 years for drug smuggling
The men allegedly began throwing drugs overboard on their way back to the mainland, when they spotted an Australian Navy patrol boat chasing them.
Suspicions raised after woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend
The relationship between high school sweethearts turns toxic, culminating in a fatal shooting with allegations of abuse that would leave their families shattered and their small town of Griffin, Georgia, divided over the evidence in the case.
"Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala dies at 77
Alcala was given the nickname the "Dating Game Killer" for his appearance on the show in 1978.
Could new developments help Kevin Cooper's bid for freedom?
A man on death row says his blood was planted at the crime scene. Will an empty vial help his case?
Evidence photos: Chino Hills massacre
Four people were brutally murdered in Chino Hills, Calif,. in 1983. Evidence used to convict Kevin Cooper is being questioned more than 35 years later.
Bernie Madoff made 24 cents an hour in prison
Ponzi schemer who stole billions earned all of $710 for 3,000 hours of labor as a behind-bars orderly in North Carolina.
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Shakira could face trial for tax evasion in Spain
The singer has been charged for not paying 14.5 million euros in taxes – about $16 million in U.S. dollars.
Suni Lee wins Olympic gold for U.S. in women's gymnastics all-around
Suni Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women's gymnastics all-around.
Tokyo COVID cases hit record high for third day as Olympics continue
"We have never experienced the expansion of the infections of this magnitude," a Japanese official said.
Simone Biles says she realizes she's "more than my accomplishments"
Biles took to social media to thank the gymnastics community for the "outpouring" of love and support she has received since withdrawing from competition.
U.S. pole vault champ out of Olympics after positive COVID test
Kendricks' positive coronavirus test sent the entire 54-person Australian track and field team into isolation.
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Families of service members call for action a year after fatal training accident
A year after nine service members drowned in a Marine training accident, the families of the fallen are calling for more action.
Summer camps see rise in COVID outbreaks ahead of school year
Summer camps around the country are battling COVID-19 outbreaks. Health officials worry it could be a preview of the coming school year.
Shark sightings off New York coast linked to climate change: Scientists
Scientists say warming waters, caused by climate change, are helping to drive the sharks farther north.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 1)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Grubhub overcharged restaurants amid COVID-19, lawsuit says
Extra fees violated state delivery-fee cap during pandemic, raising restaurant costs "by thousands of dollars" each, suit claims.
Politics
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DOJ threatens legal action against Texas over migrant order
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, instructed state authorities to stop vehicles suspected of transporting migrants, alleging that they could spread the coronavirus.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
Judge blocks Arkansas from early cutoff of unemployment aid
A judge ruled the state must restart pandemic jobless benefits that had been cut on June 26, citing potential harm.
Congress passes $2.1 billion bill for Capitol security, Afghan visas
The bill passed the Senate 98-0 and the House 416-11.
Senators chart next steps on infrastructure after clearing key hurdle
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate is on track to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the $3.5 trillion budget resolution before leaving for the August recess.
Entertainment
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Cade Cunningham tops 2021 NBA Draft
Cunningham had been widely expected to be the first name called in New York.
New on Netflix in August 2021: Movies, TV shows and exclusives
From documentaries to dramas to comedy, here's what Netflix is offering in August.
Bob Odenkirk in stable condition after "heart-related incident"
Odenkirk, the 58-year-old "Better Call Saul" star, was rushed to a hospital after collapsing on set Tuesday.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over "Black Widow" money
Actor claims she lost potential ticket earnings when Disney released her Marvel flick in theaters and online at same time.
New York sommelier accused of setting fires outside rival businesses
Ganzer, 31, has been charged with two counts of arson and faces at least seven years in prison.
Technology
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Robinhood makes its market debut, as controversial as ever
The brokerage's often-young users get first dibs on investing in the company as IPO values the trading app at $32 billion.
California sues Activision over "frat boy" work culture
During "cube crawls," male employees walked around offices drinking and harassing female co-workers, California lawsuit states.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
The world's top ransomware gangs created a cybercrime cartel
Russian cybercriminal gangs are mentoring younger groups and sharing hacking techniques, tools and data breach details.
FTC votes to defend "right to repair" with "new vigor"
Allowing consumers to make repairs themselves keeps electronics "off the scrap heap," says PIRG campaign director.
Science
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New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
California and Nevada governors urge federal aid to fight wildfires
Governors Gavin Newsom of California and Steve Sisolak of Nevada spoke with CBS News exclusively amid another brutal wildfire season.
CDC says some vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors again
The CDC also said masks should be required of everyone inside K-12 schools.
NASA detects water vapor on the solar system's largest moon
Where there's water, there could be life as we know it.
California and NYC to require their workers to get COVID vaccine
The move comes as the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus grips the nation.
Health
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Summer camps see rise in COVID outbreaks ahead of school year
Summer camps around the country are battling COVID-19 outbreaks. Health officials worry it could be a preview of the coming school year.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Disney theme parks requiring visitors to wear masks again
Masks are required at places like the Skyliner and the monorail -- regardless of your vaccination status, Disney said.
FDA approves biosimilar insulin as sub for costly brand-name
The FDA agreed that Viatris Inc.'s Semglee was interchangeable with widely used Lantus, a fast-acting insulin.
Man with double insurance owes almost $150,000 in medical bills after bike crash
"You can just wake up in a hospital and then later find out you owe them $150,000," Phil Gaimon said.
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States that cut off jobless aid aren't seeing a hiring boom
States that cut jobless aid early aren't recovering jobs any faster than those that kept the benefit, a study finds.
Danny Meyer restaurants will require proof of vaccination for all
Don't leave home without it, diners. Other businesses are expected to follow in the industry leader's footsteps.
Robinhood makes its market debut, as controversial as ever
The brokerage's often-young users get first dibs on investing in the company as IPO values the trading app at $32 billion.
Grubhub overcharged restaurants amid COVID-19, lawsuit says
Extra fees violated state delivery-fee cap during pandemic, raising restaurant costs "by thousands of dollars" each, suit claims.
From Apple to Indeed, COVID variants delay return to office
Employment website Indeed moved its return-to-office date to January 2022, citing the rise of new strains of the virus.
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Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
Navy officials say they do not believe the sailor intended to destroy the ship, but the blaze he set was whipped by high winds into a towering inferno.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
New York sommelier accused of setting fires outside rival businesses
Ganzer, 31, has been charged with two counts of arson and faces at least seven years in prison.
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with assault of teen in 1970s
McCarrick is the first cardinal in the U.S. to ever be criminally charged with a sexual crime against a minor, according to a lawyer for church sexual abuse victims.
TikTok star on life support, friend shot dead inside movie theater
Rylee Goodrich is dead, and Anthony Barajas was on life support, police in Corona, California, said.
Space
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New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
FAA changes definition of astronaut
Being an astronaut isn't what it used to be. The Federal Aviation Administration changed its definition of who qualifies even as billionaire-driven space tourism ramps up. CBS News' Michael George reports.
NASA detects water vapor on the solar system's largest moon
Where there's water, there could be life as we know it.
Russians ditch space station module, clearing way for new lab
After resolving multiple problems, Russian flight controllers cleared the way for Thursday's arrival of the new Nauka lab module.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
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New on Netflix in August 2021: Movies, TV shows and exclusives
From documentaries to dramas to comedy, here's what Netflix is offering in August.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
Investigators want the public's help identifying women and children in convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
Evidence photos: Chino Hills massacre
Four people were brutally murdered in Chino Hills, Calif,. in 1983. Evidence used to convict Kevin Cooper is being questioned more than 35 years later.
Musicians are back on stage
After COVID shuttered live music events around the world in 2020, musical artists are now returning to festival and concert stages - and so are the fans.
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Bring Your Own Brigade | Official Trailer
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount+ on August 20.
Biden requiring federal workers to prove vaccination status or face new rules
The Biden administration unveiled new measures Thursday to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Federal workers and contractors will need to show proof of their vaccination status, or be required to get regular tests and adhere to several other safety protocols. CBS News' Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the new incentives.
Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future
CBSN Originals' new documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.
Biden pushes COVID-19 vaccinations to fight surge
President Biden’s latest push for vaccinations comes as the Delta variant fuels another surge in the U.S. David Begnaud reports on the "dire" situation in New Orleans. Then, Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Employers met with resistance over return-to-office deadlines
As employers move to reopen offices, many are being met with resistance. Workers who have been productive working from home during the pandemic see no need to go back to the office. New York Times business reporter Coral Murphy Marcos joins CBSN to discuss the ongoing debate.