NRA suggestion heating up gun control debate
Call for armed guard at every school stirring nationwide controversy
Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
Obama vs. the NRA
Dickerson: Obama always promised to take on the special interests. Now he is set to fight the strongest interest group of all.
Newtown parents react to brazen NRA response
Parents of children who survived the deadly massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School speak to CBS News about NRA head's call for armed security guards in every U.S. school
New details emerge on Newtown gunman
Former classmate, family friends talk of Adam Lanza, young man who last week killed his mother, 26 school staffers and children
Rev. Butts: People more aware of meaning of faith
As fewer spiritual people subscribe to membership in a specific religious organization, Rev. Calvin Butts says it's because people are becoming more aware of multiple religions and how they interact with each other.
Holiday faith: Wavering in trying times?
Faith often comes into focus during the holidays, but 2012 has been a particularly trying year for the faithful. Reverend Calvin Butts, Rabbi Irwin Kula and Raquel Evita Saraswati of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" for a conversation about regaining faith and finding meaning after tragedy.
Gun control advocate speaks out on defiant NRA
Mark Glaze, the Director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, speaks out on the NRA's reaction to the Sandy Hook massacre and why today's NRA is not his father's NRA.
Mental illness and the gun control debate
In the wake of the Newtown, Conn. school shooting, Washington's focus is on new gun laws, but the tragedy raises significant questions about the handling of mental illness in the U.S. as well. Dr. Harold Koplewicz, President of the Child Mind Institute, talks about how we can treat mentally ill individuals who may resort to violence.
Newtown residents react to the NRA's response to school shooting
The National Rifle Association held a press conference on Friday, to speak for the first time since the deadly tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary school. As they continue to mourn those killed in the shooting, Newtown residents react to the NRA's call for armed security guards in all schools.
The warning signs for a potential school shooter
U.S. Secret Service agents Brian Vossekuil and Robert Fein wrote two studies about preventing mass shootings
NRA: Guns in schools would protect students
Interrupted twice by pro-gun control protesters, NRA VP suggests the victims of Newtown would have been spared if "a good guy with a gun" had been present
Mass shootings voted top 2012 news story in poll
Conn. school massacre and other mass shootings voted top news story of 2012, edging out U.S. election, in annual AP poll
NRA VP calls for guns in schools
Wayne LaPierre details plans for securing schools, says "only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun, is a good guy with a gun"
Secret Service on preventing mass shootings
Study of 37 school shootings shows gunmen leave a lot of clues about their intentions
Five more Newtown shooting victims laid to rest
Two adults and 3 children killed in the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School
Armored backpack sales up after Conn. massacre
Increased sales reported for assault rifles and armored backpacks designed to shield children in wake of Newtown shooting
NFL stars give gifts to families of Conn. victims
Titans' Chris Johnson sends gifts to family of Grace McDonnell; Giants' Victor Cruz gives cleats, gloves to Jack Pinto's family
Moments of silence, memorials for Sandy Hook
Moments of silence will be held across the country Friday morning, one week after the Connecticut school shooting, while expressions of sympathy pour into the Newtown, Conn. post office
Moment of silence one week since Newtown tragedy
Church bells nationwide tolled 26 times at 9:30 a.m. local time to remember victims in Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting
Obama asks Americans to help with gun law changes
In a new web video, the president said "I can't do it alone, I need your help"
Gun enthusiast defends owning 15 firearms
More than 3 million Americans own an AR-15, which is being marketed mostly to men
NRA: Congress should put armed police in every school
The National Rifle Association held a press conference and called on Congress to put armed law enforcement in every American school to protect children
Protesters disrupt NRA press conference
A National Rifle Association press conference in Washington, DC, was interrupted twice by protesters from a group called CODEPINK
A "good guy with a gun" in every school?
The National Rifle Association is talking for the first time since the shooting in Newtown, Conn
Remembering Sandy Hook Elementary's principal Dawn Hochsprung
Scott Pelley spoke with those that knew her best
Crime
Crime
Newly released video in Mangione case
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Hitmen ambush and kill journalist who covered corruption
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Car bomb kills 5 people, including 3 officers, in front of police station
The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the area, police said.
Stabbing on North Carolina train draws Trump's attention; suspect arrested
A suspect accused of stabbing a man on a Charlotte Area Transit System commuter train on Friday is undocumented and was previously deported, according to authorities.
Teen's sister looks to TikTok to help solve 25-year-old murder mystery
With her posts and pleas on TikTok, Molly Bish's sister hopes she will generate new tips that will finally solve her sister's Massachusetts murder case and put an end to a painful decades-old mystery.
How did teen Danni Houchins die? Her family's search for the truth
For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially said it could have been a tragic accident, but her family always suspected something more sinister.
20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Latest details on 2021 pipe bomb suspect
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
Supreme Court hears arguments today over Trump's power to fire FTC commissioner
The Supreme Court will consider whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
Fine against Southwest for 2022 winter storm cancellations waived by DOT
Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
210,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue)! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
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Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
Supreme Court hears arguments today over Trump's power to fire FTC commissioner
The Supreme Court will consider whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
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Beshear takes on national role as Dems eye governors to get to the White House
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, with fellow potential presidential candidate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handling a vice chair post.
Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
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Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
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Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
U.K. woman stitches strength into neurodiversity-themed fashion startup
Mille Haywood is overcoming her own mental health challenges and helping others with clothes that offer "comfort hugs," and a "Slay-DHD" attitude.
Hitmen ambush and kill journalist who covered corruption
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Leak at Louvre Museum damaged hundreds of works after jewel heist
Weeks after the brazen robbery of crown jewels, Paris' Louvre saw hundreds of works in its Egypt section damaged by water from a leaky old heating system.
Car bomb kills 5 people, including 3 officers, in front of police station
The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the area, police said.
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Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Golden Globe nominees announced
"CBS Mornings" reveals the nominees for some of the Golden Globe Awards' biggest categories. Plus, Fandango managing editor Erik Davis breaks down the nominations.
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution.
Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford: "I know that we don't have forever anymore"
The bestselling author had said she would no longer write novels set in the make-believe mountain village of Mitford. After the death of her daughter, she wrote through her grief – which led to her 15th Mitford book, "My Beloved."
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Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
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.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent talks with Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, about her goal of producing "the Scarlett Johansson of the AI genre." Kent also talks with Kevin Reilly, CEO of Kartel ai, a Beverly Hills tech startup; and with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin, about the impact of AI on Hollywood and the actors' union.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Newly released video in Mangione case
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Hitmen ambush and kill journalist who covered corruption
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Car bomb kills 5 people, including 3 officers, in front of police station
The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the area, police said.
Stabbing on North Carolina train draws Trump's attention; suspect arrested
A suspect accused of stabbing a man on a Charlotte Area Transit System commuter train on Friday is undocumented and was previously deported, according to authorities.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Finland's foreign minister on Russian threats
Elina Valtonen, Finland's foreign minister, joined CBS News as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with European leaders to discuss security guarantees, and as President Trump's efforts to reach a peace deal with Russia stall.
Newly released video in Mangione case
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.
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Trump administration takes on high prices
The Trump administration is combating polling on Americans navigating high prices and affordability troubles, which President Trump has blasted as a hoax. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Zelenskyy meeting European leaders in London
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting the United Kingdom for meetings with European leaders as President Trump comments on Zelenskyy's knowledge of the stalled peace proposal that some say favors Russian interests. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.