
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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Wednesday marks 10 years since a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, killed 26 people, including 20 children.
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.
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.
The conspiracy theorist said that he now understands it was irresponsible of him to declare the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting a hoax.
"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."
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.
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.
Jones was found liable in at least two defamation suits over his assertions that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
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.
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.
Nicole Hockley's son was one of 20 first-graders and six educators murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.
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.
Parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting sued Alex Jones over his claims that the massacre was a hoax.
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.
Court rejects appeal from Remington Arms that argued it should be shielded by a 2005 federal law preventing most lawsuits against firearms manufacturers
Lenny Pozner funneled his anger into action as conspiracy theories surfaced surrounding the shooting
Students were sent home for the day after the evacuation
Newly-released documents reveal Adam Lanza's extreme anger, scorn for other people and deep social isolation
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
Lawsuits allege that Jones' insistence that the shooting was staged led others to make death threats against the victims' families
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
The slain first-grader was passionate about the things she loved, and animals were at the top of the list
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
Five years after the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, shook the country, CBSN spoke to two parents about how things have changed
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
Officials haven't released the name of the 15-year-old student who died. A 14-year-old suspect was in custody.
Prosecutors are trying to use the lyrics of Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, against the rapper in his racketeering trial in Atlanta. That tactic has been condemned by many legal experts and other musicians. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan is following the trial.
A suspect has been arraigned in connection with the shooting of three students of Palestinian descent in Burlington, Vermont. The suspect, 48-year-old Jason Eaton, pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted murder. The shooting is being investigated as a possible hate crime, and two of the victims remain in the ICU.
Young Thug's racketeering trial began in Atlanta on Monday. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has accused the rapper of co-founding a violent street gang. Noah Pines, partner at the Atlanta-based law firm Ross and Pines, joins CBS News to unpack the case.
The man suspected of shooting three Palestinian college students in Vermont over the weekend pleaded not guilty on Monday. The man is charged with three counts of attempted second degree murder. Errol Barnett has the latest.
Chaturong Suksuk, a decorated Thai para-athlete, shot his bride, her mother and her sister at the wedding reception, police said.
The suspect charged with the attempted murders in the second degree of three students of Palestinian descent pleaded not guilty Monday. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest as officials continue their investigation.
Officials in Burlington, Vermont, held a press conference on Monday with updates on the investigation into the shooting of three students of Palestinian descent during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Jason Eaton, 48, was charged with three counts of attempted murder in the second degree. He pleaded not guilty Monday.
The suspect, Jason Eaton, is accused of shooting and wounding three 20-year-old men of Palestinian descent.
U.S. military flights will begin arriving in Egypt to provide humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, is planning on attending Tuesday's service.
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
The U.S. Navy says it has removed nearly all of the fuel from a plane that landed in Oahu's Kaneohe Bay after it overshot a runway.
It took rescuers nearly four hours to get the woman's body out of the 48-foot deep hole, authorities said.
As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, one startup company in Chile is looking to recycle old tires to help make them more sustainable.
Fast-food prices have gone up faster than groceries, with McDonald's seeing fewer low-income customers as a result.
Social media platform stands to lose as much as $75 million in ad revenue as major companies withdraw spending.
How to turn off Apple's new NameDrop feature in iPhones with iOS 17 that lets users share information when devices are in close proximity.
Stressed consumers faced with pressure from inflation and credit card debt are relying on the lure of big deals to fuel their shopping.
U.S. military flights will begin arriving in Egypt to provide humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, is planning on attending Tuesday's service.
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
"People are lying a lot," says Rep. Ken Buck, a Colorado Republican. "And when you call out the lies, you're the bad guy."
Former President Donald Trump's legal team wanted to subpoena material from the House Jan. 6 select committee.
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
Pediatrician Cara Natterson and puberty expert Vanessa Kroll Bennett join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their book "This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained." They explain how puberty has evolved over the last few decades and the modern challenges today's tweens and teens face. In the book, Natterson and Kroll Bennett offer scientific explanations and provide advice on talking to kids about these complex topics.
Chinese hopsitals are seeing a new surge in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia mostly in children. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on the new wave of sickness.
Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
Some doctors are using AI to assist in reading mammograms and breast sonograms. According to a recent study, doctors who use AI can detect up to 20% more cancers. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook takes a look at how the new tool can help save lives.
U.S. military flights will begin arriving in Egypt to provide humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.
As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, one startup company in Chile is looking to recycle old tires to help make them more sustainable.
Greece says the U.K. "essentially stole" the Parthenon Sculptures, or Elgin Marbles, which, for more than 200 years, have resided in a London museum.
Health experts say there is no immediate cause for international concern regarding the surge in respiratory illnesses, which include pneumonia.
With Israel and Hamas extending their truce to facilitate more hostage and prisoner releases, there's joy for dozens of families – and calls for a longer cease-fire.
CBS News' Anthony Mason talks to Say She She, a disco-inspired soul trio made up of Sabrina Mileo Cunningham, Piya Malik and Nya Gazelle Brown. They share their special origin story and how they shaped their unique sound, and get a surprise from one of their music heroes: Nile Rodgers of Chic.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Award-winning director Baz Luhrmann joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new limited series "Faraway Downs," recut from his 2008 movie "Australia" starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman.
The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who built her legacy on such hits as "I'm Every Woman" and "I Feel for You," talks about her friendship with Prince, her past struggles with addiction, and how her music is being discovered and celebrated by new generations.
Singer Chaka Khan, who started as part of the funk group Rufus, built her legacy on a string of monster hits, including "Tell Me Something Good," "I'm Every Woman," "I Feel for You," and "Ain't Nobody." Now 70, the recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee talks with correspondent Kelefa Sanneh about her friendship with Prince, her past struggles with addiction, and how her music is being discovered and celebrated by new generations.
Amazon says its 2023 Black Friday sales were the highest in the company's history. Amazon executive Beryl Tomay joins CBS News to discuss how artificial intelligence and robots are helping get packages to your doorstep.
Some doctors are using AI to assist in reading mammograms and breast sonograms. According to a recent study, doctors who use AI can detect up to 20% more cancers. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook takes a look at how the new tool can help save lives.
Americans spent a record amount shopping over Thanksgiving weekend, which means a difficult road ahead to ship all those items. Kris Van Cleave looks at how AI is being used to help streamline the process.
AI is bringing new options to breast cancer screenings, but doctors say it won't replace what they do — instead, it's a tool that research shows can help detect more cancers.
Social media platform stands to lose as much as $75 million in ad revenue as major companies withdraw spending.
The iceberg, which once hosted a Soviet research station, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986, but then became grounded in the Weddell Sea.
As Lahaina's firefighters speak out to "60 Minutes" three months after wildfires ravaged Maui, Jill Cowan, a national reporter with The New York Times, joins CBS News with her experience covering the deadly scene.
The serotine bat does not use its strangely large penis for penetration, but instead as a "copulatory arm" during mating, researchers said.
There are just three western gray squirrel populations left in Washington state as more frequent and intense wildfires continue to decimate their habitats, officials said.
The Smithsonian is one of the best-known museums in the United States, and an affiliated lab is a hidden gem. Located in Panama, the Tropical Research Institute is a unique scientific outpost located in one of the busiest waterways in the world. CBS News' Ben Tracy reports.
Officials haven't released the name of the 15-year-old student who died. A 14-year-old suspect was in custody.
Prosecutors are trying to use the lyrics of Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, against the rapper in his racketeering trial in Atlanta. That tactic has been condemned by many legal experts and other musicians. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan is following the trial.
A suspect has been arraigned in connection with the shooting of three students of Palestinian descent in Burlington, Vermont. The suspect, 48-year-old Jason Eaton, pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted murder. The shooting is being investigated as a possible hate crime, and two of the victims remain in the ICU.
Young Thug's racketeering trial began in Atlanta on Monday. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has accused the rapper of co-founding a violent street gang. Noah Pines, partner at the Atlanta-based law firm Ross and Pines, joins CBS News to unpack the case.
The man suspected of shooting three Palestinian college students in Vermont over the weekend pleaded not guilty on Monday. The man is charged with three counts of attempted second degree murder. Errol Barnett has the latest.
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
Seven months after a catastrophic failure, SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, but once again ran into problems.
The most powerful rocket ever built is set to attempt its second test flight Saturday. The FAA has cleared SpaceX's Starship for launch. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood examines what sets the rocket apart from other recent launches.
The Leonid meteor showers are fast – streaking by at 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Still, some stargazers can see them at their peak this week.
The test launch of SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket will come nearly seven months after an initial test flight ended in a spectacular failure.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Jeff Glor reports on a two-day extension to the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, rapper Young Thug's RICO trial in Fulton County, and what Amazon expects in sales and deliveries this holiday season.
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, has agreed to testify publicly before lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee as part of the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into the president. Hunter Biden's lawyer made the announcement in a letter to the panel on Tuesday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
The House is expected to consider expelling Rep. George Santos from Congress again after a resolution for expulsion was introduced last week. Santos has said he expects it to pass. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on Santos and other top stories on Capitol Hill.
Lifestyle host Gayle Bass joins us on day two of CBS Mornings Deals' special "12 Days of Gifting," where we're highlighting products with discounts of up to 70% off, just in time for the holidays. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Pediatrician Cara Natterson and puberty expert Vanessa Kroll Bennett join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their book "This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained." They explain how puberty has evolved over the last few decades and the modern challenges today's tweens and teens face. In the book, Natterson and Kroll Bennett offer scientific explanations and provide advice on talking to kids about these complex topics.