Man practiced "silent kill" before Calif. rampage
A sheriff's report provides new details on how Elliot Rodger researched, prepared for and carried out a serious of deadly attacks on May 23, 2014
Santa Barbara Massacre
A month after a young man went on a deadly rampage at the University of California, Santa Barbara, the parents of two of the victims, George Chen and David Wang, spoke to CBS News about their loss. Ben Tracy reports
A month after a young man went on a deadly rampage at the University of California, Santa Barbara, the parents of two of the victims, George Chen and David Wang, spoke to CBS News about their loss. Ben Tracy reports.
After Santa Barbara: Remembering the victims
The grieving parents of three of the victims - David Wang, George Chen and James Hong - share memories of their sons
Photos show meeting between fathers of Santa Barbara gunman, victim
Father of college student gunned down in Santa Barbara mass killings met with the father of the gunman on June 1
Elliot Rodger's father, victim's dad meet
Richard Martinez, who spoke out strongly for stronger gun laws after his son was shot dead, says he and Peter Rodger will now work together
Richard Martinez, whose son Christopher was murdered during the UC Santa Barbara shooting massacre, sat down with Peter Rodger, the father of the gunman. Martinez hopes the incident will shed light on the need for stricter gun laws
Richard Martinez, whose son Christopher was murdered during the UC Santa Barbara shooting massacre, sat down with Peter Rodger, the father of the gunman. Martinez hopes the incident will shed light on the need for stricter gun laws. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Cops knew about Santa Barbara attacker's videos, but didn't watch them
Santa Barbara Sheriff's Dept. says police were aware Elliot Rodger had posted disturbing videos prior to welfare check, but had not viewed them
Family friend of UCSB shooter: "He was the loneliest person I had ever seen"
"He was a boy that was unbearably removed," Simon Astaire says of the 22-year-old responsible for killing 6 in deadly rampage
Days after Elliot Rodger's shooting massacre at UC Santa Barbara, his parents remain in seclusion. Rodger's longtime family friend, Simon Astaire, said they knew he needed help despite no prior displays of violence. John Blackstone reports
Days after Elliot Rodger's shooting massacre at UC Santa Barbara, his parents remain in seclusion. Rodger's longtime family friend, Simon Astaire, said they knew he needed help despite no prior displays of violence. John Blackstone reports.
Gun law proposed in Calif. in wake of rampage
Measure would create restraining order limiting gun ownership by the mentally ill; another bill would guide cops in dealing with them
Thousands gather to remember slain students
"Don't lose sight of the lives we've lost," says UC President Janet Napolitano as victim's father urges mourners to call for tougher gun laws
Thousands of people attended a memorial service at UC Santa Barbara to honor and remember the victims of the mass killing that left six UCSB students dead
Thousands of people attended a memorial service at UC Santa Barbara to honor and remember the victims of the mass killing that left six UCSB students dead and 13 other people injured.
Rampage in California came despite warnings on YouTube
Elliot Rodger threatened to kill in his online video; so why wasn't he stopped?
Utah football player named in killer's manifesto
Santa Barbara shooter Elliot Rodger said he came to hate childhood friend for being "popular with the pretty girls" in middle school
Students visited a memorial in front of the Tri Delta sorority, where two women were killed in Friday's shooting rampage
It was a day of hugs and tears around the campus of University of California, Santa Barbara. Students visited a memorial in front of the Tri Delta sorority, where two women were killed in Friday's shooting rampage, while the college’s student body president is set to address her fellow students at a planned memorial service. Danielle Nottingham reports.
Santa Barbara rampage victims remembered
Victims included killer's three roommates who had planned to move out, two sorority sisters and a "really great kid"
Kelly Wang and Johnny Chen, parents of George Chen, added their names in chalk to the memorial that stands in honor of their son
Kelly Wang and Johnny Chen, parents of George Chen - one of the victims of Elliot Rodger's shooting spree in Isla Vista, California - added their names in chalk to the memorial that stands in honor of their son and his friends James Hong and David Wong and spoke about their grief.
Mass murderers are nearly impossible to predict
"We can point to all the warning signs we missed. But they're yellow flags. They're not red flags until blood is spilled," expert says
Mental illness in spotlight after UC Santa Barbara rampage
Details of the perpetrator's mental health history raise questions about how to assess the risk of violence
Friends and family came together at makeshift memorials in Santa Barbara, California, to mourn the victims of the shooting rampage carried out by Elliot Rodger
Friends and family came together at makeshift memorials in Santa Barbara, California, to mourn the victims of the shooting rampage carried out by Elliot Rodger. All six victims were University of California, Santa Barbara students. Ben Tracy reports.
Elliot Rodger had a history of mental problems but had never been judged to be a danger or legally committed for treatment
Elliot Rodger had a history of mental problems but had never been judged to be a danger or legally committed for treatment, so he passed the necessary background checks to purchase weapons. Bob Orr reports.
Santa Barbara District Attorney says there was nothing in those incidents, or a series of Internet videos, that signaled the 22-year-old was planning to kill
Police had three run-ins with Elliot Rodger three times over the last year, but Santa Barbara District Attorney Joyce Dudley says there was nothing in those incidents, or a series of Internet videos, that signaled the 22-year-old was planning to kill. Danielle Nottingham reports.
Elliot Rodger's family was en route to intervene at time of rampage
Therapist of Santa Barbara killer had warned his parents of his plans, and they contacted authorities and were driving to him, but it was too late
Despite warning signs, cops saw no threat in Elliot Rodger
Sheriff's deputies visited Rodger three times in 10 months, but he still amassed a legal arsenal and laid out a careful plan for his slaughter
Santa Barbara mourns victims of shooting rampage
Police say 22-year-old Elliot Rodger went on a murder rampage before taking his own life in the college town
Crime
Suspects face charges in 5-year-old Idaho boy's 2021 disappearance
Michael Vaughan was last seen on July 27, 2021, outside his family home in Idaho.
Woman charged in Louvre crown jewels heist, reports say
A 38-year-old woman has been charged with complicity in organized theft and criminal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.
New details revealed about shooting death of airman in Wyoming
Marucs White-Allen, who was arrested after the shooting death of Brayden Lovan, was found dead on Oct. 8.
International "laughing gas" smuggling ring busted in Spain
Authorities said the network used legitimate shipments to France and other European countries to transport the nitrous oxide and contraband tobacco.
Deputy shoots and kills 13-year-old wanted for grandmother's murder
The teenager grabbed a two-by-four from a yard and charged toward an officer, who shot the teen, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said.
Mississippi officers charged in bribery scheme
The FBI has announced indictments against 20 people, including 14 current and former Mississippi and Tennessee police officers, in a drug-related bribery probe. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Alabama man charged with making threats to rabbis, an imam and others
The FBI said the suspect made a series of threatening calls and texts to rabbis in Alabama and Louisiana, an imam in Georgia, a church in North Carolina, and others.
Man who wrote message in victim's blood chooses execution by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, will be the third man this year to die by South Carolina's newest execution method.
FBI arrests suspects for apparent terror plot
The FBI announced Friday the arrests of at least five people being linked to an apparent "potential terrorist attack" plotted in Michigan. CBS News Detroit's Jack Springgate and Jake Rosen have more.
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Obama, Mamdani talk as Election Day approaches in New York City mayor's race
Zohran Mamdani is viewed as the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City, even as the contest has divided the normal partisan lines between Republicans and Democrats.
Heidi Klum was Medusa for Halloween. See the photos.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
Judge orders arrest of ex-Green Beret tied to failed Venezuela raid
Jordan Goudreau was arrested last year on weapons smuggling charges tied to the failed coup attempt undertaken during the first Trump administration.
High schoolers spark good-natured Halloween prank war with local police
The Heflin Police Department decided to join the fun after students from Cleburne County High School toilet papered homes and businesses.
Supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
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Cafe offers the world's most expensive coffee at $980 a cup
The new record staggered some people, though residents also said it was par for the course for the desert city with a luxury lifestyle.
Supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Low-income families face financial cliff as shutdown threatens aid
"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.
Bitcoin ATMs enable cryptocurrency scams, federal prosecutor alleges
Diane Reynolds, a Maryland retiree who lost more than $13,000 in a bitcoin scam, wants to help others avoid getting ripped off.
Billie Eilish tells billionaires to donate more of their wealth
Billie Eilish also announced that she would donate $11.5 million of the proceeds from her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour.
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Obama, Mamdani talk as Election Day approaches in New York City mayor's race
Zohran Mamdani is viewed as the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City, even as the contest has divided the normal partisan lines between Republicans and Democrats.
Syrian leader to meet Trump at White House this month, U.S. envoy says
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., on Nov. 10, Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria and U.S. ambassador to Turkey, confirmed.
Canadian prime minister says he apologized to Trump over anti-tariff ad
Prime Minister Mark Carney also told Ontario's Premier Doug Ford not to run the ad.
Rep. Nancy Mace cursed and berated airport police, incident report says
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was flying out of Charleston International Airport on Thursday when the incident occurred.
President Trump sits down with 60 Minutes
President Trump's interview with Norah O'Donnell airs Sunday, Nov. 2, on 60 Minutes.
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Inside the global running boom
Ahead of Sunday's New York City Marathon, CBS News' Nancy Chen explores why long-distance running's popularity has exploded in recent years, with some runners using races to travel the world.
How a broken limb led to non-smoker's lung cancer diagnosis years later
Leslie Stoll was an active athlete who had never smoked. She was shocked when a chance scan spotted something unusual.
Supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
580,000 bottles of a blood pressure drug recalled over cancer risk
The FDA says more than 580,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication have been recalled over concerns that it may contain a cancer-causing chemical.
"The Pink Jet" breast cancer mission
"The Pink Jet," a nonprofit organization, is on a new mission to empower those battling breast cancer, promote screenings and raise money to find a cure. CBS News' Natalie Morales has more.
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British police say multiple people stabbed on train near Cambridge
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, British police said.
Ukraine says forces hit fuel pipeline near Moscow that supplies Russian Army
The pipeline supplies the Russian army with gasoline, diesel and jet fuel from refineries.
Syrian leader to meet Trump at White House this month, U.S. envoy says
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., on Nov. 10, Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria and U.S. ambassador to Turkey, confirmed.
At least 12 dead, dozens injured at Hindu temple in India during stampede
Around 25,000 people gathered Saturday at a popular Hindu temple in southern India.
Woman charged in Louvre crown jewels heist, reports say
A 38-year-old woman has been charged with complicity in organized theft and criminal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.
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Fust performs "Bleached"
Fust began as a solo project by frontman Aaron Dowdy out of Durham, North Carolina, before becoming a full band in 2018. Their raw, fearless sound won them praise for their 2023 studio album, and earlier this year they released "Big Ugly," their third full-length collection. Making their national television debut, here's Fust with "Bleached."
Fust performs "Jody"
Fust began as a solo project by frontman Aaron Dowdy out of Durham, North Carolina, before becoming a full band in 2018. Their raw, fearless sound won them praise for their 2023 studio album, and earlier this year they released "Big Ugly," their third full-length collection. Making their national television debut, here's Fust with "Jody."
Fust performs "Spangled"
Fust began as a solo project by frontman Aaron Dowdy out of Durham, North Carolina, before becoming a full band in 2018. Their raw, fearless sound won them praise for their 2023 studio album, and earlier this year they released "Big Ugly," their third full-length collection. Making their national television debut, here's Fust with "Spangled."
Heidi Klum was Medusa for Halloween. See the photos.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
Billie Eilish tells billionaires to donate more of their wealth
Billie Eilish also announced that she would donate $11.5 million of the proceeds from her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour.
Technology
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Technology
Meta stock falls after AI commitment
Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet recently reported their quarterly earnings and one thing is certain: the jaw-dropping investments in artificial intelligence are only just getting started. This all comes just days after Nvidia became the world's first-ever $5 trillion company. Jacob Ward, technology journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Are we in an AI bubble?
The health of the U.S. stock market on any given day depends on a number of variables, but the New York Times reports that lately, it almost entirely hinges on the success of artificial intelligence and the companies behind this technology. Evan Gorelick, writer for "The Morning" newsletter at the New York Times, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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.
Book argues super AI could end in extinction
Nate Soares, the co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," argues in his new book that if any company builds an artificial superintelligence, it would end in human extinction. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Elon Musk's "partisan actions" hurt Tesla sales, Yale study finds
Elon Musk's partisan stances and foray into politics in recent years have dented the electric vehicle maker's business, Yale researchers say.
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Scientists say they've solved debate about origins of mysterious dinosaur
The discovery "rewrites decades of research on Earth's most famous predator," the study's co-author said.
"Fertility tourism" booming as U.S. couples seek affordable treatments abroad
A Florida couple traveled to Colombia to make their dream of a family a reality through the booming "fertility tourism" business.
Fish named Arnie swims a record 530 miles, mostly upstream
The Murray cod, named Arnie after Australia's recently retired Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, was first tagged in 2022.
Tarantulas: Why you shouldn't be afraid
We know very little about the brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi), whose habitat stretches from Louisiana to Texas and Colorado. But the first question arachnid expert Cara Shillington asks is, why are we afraid of tarantulas? She talks with Jonathan Vigliotti, who also visits Colorado's La Junta Tarantula Fest, an annual celebration of the eight-legged creature that draws thousands to see thousands of brown tarantulas wandering the Comanche National Grassland in a haphazard, often halting hunt for a mate.
Fossils show dinosaurs thriving in North America before asteroid strike
Scientists have long debated whether dinosaurs were in decline before an asteroid smacked the Earth 66 million years ago, causing mass extinction.
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Suspects face charges in 5-year-old Idaho boy's 2021 disappearance
Michael Vaughan was last seen on July 27, 2021, outside his family home in Idaho.
Woman charged in Louvre crown jewels heist, reports say
A 38-year-old woman has been charged with complicity in organized theft and criminal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.
New details revealed about shooting death of airman in Wyoming
Marucs White-Allen, who was arrested after the shooting death of Brayden Lovan, was found dead on Oct. 8.
International "laughing gas" smuggling ring busted in Spain
Authorities said the network used legitimate shipments to France and other European countries to transport the nitrous oxide and contraband tobacco.
Deputy shoots and kills 13-year-old wanted for grandmother's murder
The teenager grabbed a two-by-four from a yard and charged toward an officer, who shot the teen, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said.
Space
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China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
Astronomers discover most powerful "odd radio circle" twins ever detected
"Odd radio circles" are enormous and unexplained phenomena that can only be detected using radio telescopes.
Weak spot in Earth's magnetic field keeps growing, satellites show
The weak spot, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, was identified in the 19th century and expanded in recent years.
SpaceX launches 11th test flight of giant Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Starship — the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built — thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas on Monday.
SpaceX launches 11th Starship megarocket test
SpaceX on Monday launched its 11th test flight of the Starship megarocket, moving the company one step closer to its goal of bringing humans back to the moon and eventually to Mars. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport has more.
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Zohran Mamdani leads polls before election
Voters in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California have already hit the polls for early voting before election day on Nov. 4. CBS News producer Jared Ochacher is following the New York City mayoral race.
Fust performs "Bleached"
Fust began as a solo project by frontman Aaron Dowdy out of Durham, North Carolina, before becoming a full band in 2018. Their raw, fearless sound won them praise for their 2023 studio album, and earlier this year they released "Big Ugly," their third full-length collection. Making their national television debut, here's Fust with "Bleached."
Fust performs "Jody"
Fust began as a solo project by frontman Aaron Dowdy out of Durham, North Carolina, before becoming a full band in 2018. Their raw, fearless sound won them praise for their 2023 studio album, and earlier this year they released "Big Ugly," their third full-length collection. Making their national television debut, here's Fust with "Jody."
Fust performs "Spangled"
Fust began as a solo project by frontman Aaron Dowdy out of Durham, North Carolina, before becoming a full band in 2018. Their raw, fearless sound won them praise for their 2023 studio album, and earlier this year they released "Big Ugly," their third full-length collection. Making their national television debut, here's Fust with "Spangled."
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