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
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
Families of Sandy Hook victims sue gunmaker
A judge heard arguments on Monday to decide if a case against the maker of the gun used in the Sandy Hook shooting will go to trial
Supreme Court rules on states' assault weapons ban
New York and Connecticut banned assault weapons after the Sandy Hook elementary school massacre
Gun industry tries to have Sandy Hook lawsuit thrown out
Judge will begin weighing whether Remington Arms should face trial over 2012 elementary school shooting
Senate Dems' filibuster for tighter gun laws ends in wee hours
In wake of Orlando mass shooting, handful of lawmakers held Senate floor almost 14 hours, led by Connecticut's Chris Murphy
Crime
Man who preyed on gay men during 8-month killing spree is executed
Gary Ray Bowles received the death penalty for the 1994 murder of a man, who was his sixth and final known victim
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Missing chef found dead in NYC hostel
Andrea Zamperoni, who is in the U.S. on a work visa, didn't show up for his shift at the iconic New York City restaurant Monday
Kodak Black pleads guilty to federal weapons charges
The 22-year-old in Miami was arrested before a scheduled concert performance in May that was marred by several violent incidents
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
"Stand your ground" trial underway in Florida
Witnesses were back in court Thursday in Florida's "Stand your ground" trial. Suspect Michael Drejka is accused of shooting and killing an unarmed black man during a dispute over a parking space last year. Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN with the latest.
Planned Parenthood shooting threat
Three young men have been arrested for threatening mass shootings against Planned Parenthood this month. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to discuss the recent threats against abortion clinics.
Co-worker arrested in killing of retired college administrator
Chuyen Vo, a former Cal State Fullerton employee, was taken into custody Wednesday night on murder charges
American man back in Anguilla
A Connecticut man accused of killing a hotel worker in Anguilla was back on the island for a court appearance. Scott Hapgood was on vacation with his family in April when Kenny Mitchel came to their room. Errol Barnett has the latest.
New details in "stand your ground" case
For the first time, we're hearing a gunman's account of a deadly shooting in a convenience store parking lot. The killing last summer reignited the debate over Florida's "stand your ground law." Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Planned Parenthood threat arrest
A Tennessee man was arrested for allegedly threatening a mass shooting at a Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C. This is not an isolated case. Chip Reid reports.
80 charged in online fraud scheme
Federal agents are on the hunt for suspected con artists. At least 80 were charged in the U.S. and overseas. As Jamie Yuccas reports, many of the victims were seeking romance online.
$1 million worth of cocaine found in bananas at grocery stores
The huge shipments were found at three separate Safeway grocery stores in Washington state
Missing NYC chef found dead
New York City police discovered the body of a missing chef at a Queens hostel Thursday, NYPD said in a statement. Andrea Zamperoni, 33, had been missing since Monday, worrying his friends and coworkers at the iconic Cipriani restaurant.
American man in court in Anguilla
Scott Hapgood, an American man charged with manslaughter for the death of a hotel worker on the Caribbean island of Anguilla in April, appeared in court Thursday. CBS News' Errol Barnett is outside the court in Anguilla's capital with the latest from the hearing.
World
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YouTube shuts over 200 channels with Hong Kong disinformation
The decision follows the suspension of hundreds of thousands of Twitter and Facebook accounts tied to the Chinese government
What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and vital to combating climate change — and it's on fire with no end in sight
New Zealand speaker cradles baby during debate
The speaker held the baby for his colleague, who had just come back from paternity leave after welcoming his son's birth
Amazon fires caused by humans, environmentalists say
The rainforest protection group Amazon Watch says farmers, emboldened by the government, intentionally set the forest ablaze
Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
U.S.
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Buttigieg unveils plan to improve mental health care and fight addiction
The plan would expand mental health care services and fight addiction, with the goal of preventing 1 million deaths over the next nine years
Why Gettysburg still resonates
"It permeates our society. It lives with us," the writer and director of the movie "Gettysburg," Ron Maxwell, tells Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast this week
Dramatic emergency landing after smoke fills jetliner's cabin
Seven people were taken to hospitals after Hawaiian Airlines flight from Oakland landed in Honolulu and was evacuated using emergency chutes
Trump surrogate in Iowa compares him to Mother Teresa
Tana Goertz, who worked on Trump's 2016 campaign, made the comment to reporters Wednesday night after a Women for Trump event in West Des Moines
Man who preyed on gay men during 8-month killing spree is executed
Gary Ray Bowles received the death penalty for the 1994 murder of a man, who was his sixth and final known victim
Politics
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Buttigieg unveils plan to improve mental health care and fight addiction
The plan would expand mental health care services and fight addiction, with the goal of preventing 1 million deaths over the next nine years
Why Gettysburg still resonates
"It permeates our society. It lives with us," the writer and director of the movie "Gettysburg," Ron Maxwell, tells Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast this week
Trump surrogate in Iowa compares him to Mother Teresa
Tana Goertz, who worked on Trump's 2016 campaign, made the comment to reporters Wednesday night after a Women for Trump event in West Des Moines
Remember when governors used to win the presidency?
In the presidential elections since 2008, governors have made early departures from both Democratic and Republican primaries. Why is this happening?
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Entertainment
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Miley Cyrus denies cheating on Liam Hemsworth
"You can say I am a twerking, pot smoking , foul mouthed hillbilly but I am not a liar," she says
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Technology
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YouTube shuts over 200 channels with Hong Kong disinformation
The decision follows the suspension of hundreds of thousands of Twitter and Facebook accounts tied to the Chinese government
Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Science
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What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and vital to combating climate change — and it's on fire with no end in sight
New York woman catches fish with 2 mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Sharks gather for annual underwater mating dance
Every year, sharks gather for their annual underwater mating dance and scientists are there to catch them
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Health
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3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Vaping affects blood vessels after just one use, study finds
Healthy non-smokers who vaped just once showed signs of reduced blood flow in their femoral artery
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
MoneyWatch
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Fading corporate profits heighten U.S. recession fears
A decline in company earnings suggests the economy is losing speed, adding to recession fears
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Patrick Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
Experimental store tracks shoppers with hidden cameras
Hidden cameras track shoppers' movements as they browse the almost 14,000 square feet of merchandise
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Crime
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Man who preyed on gay men during 8-month killing spree is executed
Gary Ray Bowles received the death penalty for the 1994 murder of a man, who was his sixth and final known victim
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Missing chef found dead in NYC hostel
Andrea Zamperoni, who is in the U.S. on a work visa, didn't show up for his shift at the iconic New York City restaurant Monday
Kodak Black pleads guilty to federal weapons charges
The 22-year-old in Miami was arrested before a scheduled concert performance in May that was marred by several violent incidents
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Space
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
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Pictures from the Amazon rainforest fires in Brazil
The Amazon rainforest in Brazil has seen a record number of fires this season
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
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2020 candidates do faith outreach in S.C.
Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign hired a faith outreach director Thursday. He also announced new endorsements from 39 religious leaders. 2020 campaign reporter Lacrai Mitchell joins CBSN to discuss how candidates are reaching out to religious communities to gain black votes in South Carolina.
"Stand your ground" trial underway in Florida
Witnesses were back in court Thursday in Florida's "Stand your ground" trial. Suspect Michael Drejka is accused of shooting and killing an unarmed black man during a dispute over a parking space last year. Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN with the latest.
CBS News obtains ICE review of 2017 detainee suicide
CBS News has obtained an internal review by ICE that reveals how staff violated regulations in the case of a detainee who died by suicide in 2017. Immigration lawyer Andrew Free joins CBSN to discuss the case.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Planned Parenthood shooting threat
Three young men have been arrested for threatening mass shootings against Planned Parenthood this month. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to discuss the recent threats against abortion clinics.
