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.
Scott Pelley reports on the Newtown shooting and interviews a school nurse, a former classmate of the alleged gunman's, and former Secret Service members; Also, eleven months after wrecking at sea, the Italian luxury liner awaits one of the most expensive and daunting salvage operations ever; And, no one is allowed to borrow a book from the Vatican Library except the pope. And no wonder: the archive holds some of the oldest and most precious works of art and treasure known to man.
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.
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.
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.
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. The families of some of the victims are suing, saying the gunmaker should be held accountable. Michelle Miller has more.
President Obama grew emotional during his remarks on his gun control executive actions when he recalled the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
It's been three years since a gunman entered an elementary school in Connecticut and killed 20 first graders and six educators. The parents of some of those children continue to fight for better regulations for firearms. As Michelle Miller reports, they've had mixed success.
Families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in Newtown, Conn. have won a suit to split the home insurance taken out by the shooter's mother, who was also shot in her sleep. CBSN's Don Dahler reports.
The home where Adam Lanza, the gunman behind the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting, and his mother lived has been demolished.
The Sandy Hook Commission released a draft copy of its final report on the 2012 shooting that took place in Newtown, Connecticut. As Elaine Quijano reports, the mental health of shooter Adam Lanza - and the state's handling of mental health patients as a whole - was a main issue.
It's been nearly two years since Adam Lanza opened fire on the school in Newtown, Conn., and now some of the teachers who survived that day are sharing their stories with Jane Pauley.
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
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up roughly two feet of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month, amid the algae blooms and political mudslinging around the president's $16 million renovation. Nicole Sganga reports.
The two daredevils who climbed the spire of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday are facing a litany of criminal charges. According to prosecutors, the man told police he just wanted to "do something special" for his engagement. But now, Angela Nikolau says police have taken her ring as evidence. Tom Hanson reports.
The couple that scaled the Empire State Building made a court appearance on Thursday, facing charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary and base jumping. Anna Martinez, one of their close friends, joins CBS News to discuss.
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
Two people in black masks scaled the Empire State Building, scrambling the New York City Police Department. They call themselves "roof-toppers," or stunt climbers, and they unfurled a banner about world peace before one of them got out a ring and proposed. By the time they got down, they were engaged and under arrest. Tom Hanson reports.
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Wednesday and unfurled a banner before seemingly getting engaged. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more on what repercussions the couple could face.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday, unfurling a banner and appearing to get engaged. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Shanelle Kaul have more.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Spotify said the streams tied to Malcolm Todd's "Earrings" were not from genuine listeners after suspicious betting activity emerged on Kalshi.
The Washington, D.C., fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
Spotify said the streams tied to Malcolm Todd's "Earrings" were not from genuine listeners after suspicious betting activity emerged on Kalshi.
The White House declined to say how much President Trump paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
The Washington, D.C., fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
A man who sold land for a controversial, Jared Kushner-backed luxury development in Albania is suspected of money laundering and drug trafficking.
Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
Researchers will travel to the bottom of the North Atlantic to survey two legendary shipwrecks, once tied to a pair of iconic 19th-century polar explorers.
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but President Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
Wedding celebrations are getting underway at Madison Square Garden as pop superstar Taylor Swift and Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce prepare to celebrate their wedding. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rehearsal dinner is underway at Madison Square Garden, according to two law enforcement officials directly familiar with the security planning. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced Thursday that they donated $26 million to 20 charities, hours before people began arriving at Madison Square Garden for a 100-person rehearsal dinner. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up roughly two feet of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month, amid the algae blooms and political mudslinging around the president's $16 million renovation. Nicole Sganga reports.
The two daredevils who climbed the spire of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday are facing a litany of criminal charges. According to prosecutors, the man told police he just wanted to "do something special" for his engagement. But now, Angela Nikolau says police have taken her ring as evidence. Tom Hanson reports.
The couple that scaled the Empire State Building made a court appearance on Thursday, facing charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary and base jumping. Anna Martinez, one of their close friends, joins CBS News to discuss.
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with CBS News' Kelly O'Grady about stock donations for Trump accounts, the war in Iran, President Trump's $1.4 billion in crypto earnings and more.
Saturday marks one year since the catastrophic flooding that swept through Camp Mystic in Texas. Raging river water flooded the camp for young girls, killing 25 campers, two counselors and the camp's executive director. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
This week, the Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson answers some constitutional questions about the case.
Hiring in the U.S. slowed in June, falling short of expectations, according to the Labor Department. CBS News producer Emily Pandise has more.