
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
A hearing in a New Mexico homicide case ended with three people arrested after they rushed the defendant and sparked a brawl. KRQE News 13's Chandler Farnsworth has the story.
Badly wounded, Salim Karim Iskef managed to video-call his fiancée to say he loved her one last time before he died in Sweden's deadliest mass shooting.
For almost 30 years, the death of Danni Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Hours after the 15-year-old Montana girl disappeared during a walk by a river, her body was discovered face down in a swamp. Investigators first said they may have been dealing with an accidental death. As "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports, years later her family would learn the truth — and a much darker story emerged.
Danni Houchins was found dead in a swamp in Montana. Decades later, a friend of Danni's sister realized she'd been alone with Danni's killer in the wilderness.
Courtroom cameras recorded the melee, which subsided as a law enforcement officer drew a stun gun and protected the defendant from further attack.
The body of Ana Vasquez-Flores of Mexico was found in the Great Chazy River two days after her husband said she had crossed illegally and was lost.
The former Japanese language interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly $17 million from the player to pay off gambling debts. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Officials said a total of 111 bundles were found, containing 2,276 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of about $76 million.
Two men have been arrested for their roles in what authorities called "extremist" online communities.
Here's how big the checks could be, and who is eligible to receive a payment.
Weintraub, one of three Democratic members on the Federal Election Commission, posted a letter from Trump terminating her.
A group of anonymous FBI agents sued the Justice Department to prevent the public release of names of bureau personnel who worked on cases involving the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
President Trump is considering allowing the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Here's how big the checks could be, and who is eligible to receive a payment.
President Trump is considering allowing the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel.
Clean energy believes industry's profit potential will sell far better in current climate of nationalism and tycoon leadership.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency wants to cut government spending, but it's also prompting lawsuits and concerns about data privacy.
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in January than economists had forecast, although the jobless rate edged lower.
Weintraub, one of three Democratic members on the Federal Election Commission, posted a letter from Trump terminating her.
A group of anonymous FBI agents sued the Justice Department to prevent the public release of names of bureau personnel who worked on cases involving the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
President Trump is considering allowing the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel.
President Trump is expected to discuss the economy and defense partnerships with Japan's prime minister.
Clean energy believes industry's profit potential will sell far better in current climate of nationalism and tycoon leadership.
Here's how big the checks could be, and who is eligible to receive a payment.
A spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, leads to bleeding inside the artery wall. A survivor shares her symptoms.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not specify what type of gastrointestinal illness caused the outbreak, but the victims reported having diarrhea and vomiting.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sean McNally said the term "Brotox" refers to Botox on men, but the trend extends to fillers and other treatments.
The International Criminal Court, sanctioned by Trump after issuing an arrest warrant for Israel's leader, calls on all nations "to stand united for justice."
President Trump is expected to discuss the economy and defense partnerships with Japan's prime minister.
Badly wounded, Salim Karim Iskef managed to video-call his fiancée to say he loved her one last time before he died in Sweden's deadliest mass shooting.
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by the Trump administration.
The audio provides an unusual peek inside Russia's fleet of spy ships that NATO nations are watching closely.
In this web exclusive, the Oscar-nominated actress discusses her unique recording style with correspondent Seth Doane. Don't miss our profile of Cynthia Erivo on "CBS News Sunday Morning" February 9!
Jamila Robinson, the editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to taste test some homemade Pop-Tarts and discuss Taylor Swift's impact on the popular treat.
Kendrick Lamar will be the first solo hip-hop performer to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, which will also feature SZA. The Grammy winner said it's a "big deal" to bring rap to the Super Bowl.
From burgers, hot dogs, tacos, BBQ and wings, to salsas and cocktails, here are some tempting recipes and full menus from top chefs, cookbook authors and restaurateurs to go with watching the Big Game!
Kenny Chesney announced exclusively on "CBS Mornings" that he's writing his first-ever book about his music career and spoke about his upcoming Las Vegas residency.
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers are using AI detection tools to catch cheating, others are banning it completely.
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.
The use of generative AI in schools is causing a divide in classrooms across the country. While some teachers embrace its use, others are banning it. AI for Education CEO Amanda Bickerstaff and professor James Taylor from the College of New Jersey join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss their different viewpoints.
JD Vance is traveling to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris for his first international trip as vice president.
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Australia-based scientists say they've produced the world's first kangaroo embryo through IVF and hailed it as a key step toward saving endangered marsupials.
Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're reading it.
Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing over time.
A hearing in a New Mexico homicide case ended with three people arrested after they rushed the defendant and sparked a brawl. KRQE News 13's Chandler Farnsworth has the story.
Badly wounded, Salim Karim Iskef managed to video-call his fiancée to say he loved her one last time before he died in Sweden's deadliest mass shooting.
For almost 30 years, the death of Danni Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Hours after the 15-year-old Montana girl disappeared during a walk by a river, her body was discovered face down in a swamp. Investigators first said they may have been dealing with an accidental death. As "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports, years later her family would learn the truth — and a much darker story emerged.
Danni Houchins was found dead in a swamp in Montana. Decades later, a friend of Danni's sister realized she'd been alone with Danni's killer in the wilderness.
Courtroom cameras recorded the melee, which subsided as a law enforcement officer drew a stun gun and protected the defendant from further attack.
Starliner astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Butch Wilmore have not been "abandoned" in space, as NASA considers plans to speed their return.
Scientists are closely watching a recently discovered asteroid that is being called a potential "city-killer." NASA calculates there is a 1.6% chance it could hit the Earth in 2032. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
The Hubble Telescope took a snapshot of what astronomers are calling the Bullseye Galaxy. The distant galaxy contains nine rings of stars that were formed when a blue dwarf galaxy crashed through the center of the galaxy.
Some high-density airspace regions could have as high as a 26% of being affected by an uncontrolled rocket body reentry.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The Department of Justice has agreed not to publicly reveal the names of the FBI agents who worked on Jan. 6 cases after the law enforcement agency contributed a list with the information, court documents reveal. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
A federal court hearing on President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order is the latest in the battle concerning the protection included in the U.S. Consitution. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
President Trump says he will discuss the blocked deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel as he meets with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
A hearing in a New Mexico homicide case ended with three people arrested after they rushed the defendant and sparked a brawl. KRQE News 13's Chandler Farnsworth has the story.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced seven cases of bird flu were detected during inspections in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on the measures being taken to limit the spread.