Guard describes jailhouse assault by Parkland shooter at penalty trial
The shooter managed to get a hold of the guard's Taser at one point during the fight.
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The shooter managed to get a hold of the guard's Taser at one point during the fight.
Eyewitnesses to the killings of 17 people by Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz are giving heart-wrenching testimony at his penalty trial.
The jury privately watched footage of the mass shooting, which was taken from security cameras at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
While delivering his opening statement, the lead prosecutor described the shooter as "cold, calculated, manipulative and deadly."
Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty but a jury must still decide if he receives the death penalty.
They got concerned after a member of a jury pool mouthed possible threats toward Nikolas Cruz and caused others to become "excited," leading them to fear a potential brawl.
The Broward County, Florida, school district will pay more than $26 million to the families of 17 people killed and some of those injured in the 2018 Valentine's Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Sixteen of 17 families of students killed settle lawsuit for $125 million-$130 million, sources say. The FBI didn't act on a tip saying Nikolas Cruz was going to shoot up a school.
Fourteen students and three staff members were killed on Valentine's Day 2018 during a seven-minute rampage through a three-story building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
"There isn't enough money in existence that would compensate the victims and their families adequately," an attorney representing the families said.
Cruz's attorney said he will change his plea to guilty on Wednesday, accepting responsibility for the Parkland massacre.
They were fired for inaction during the February 2018 massacre at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 dead.
Six days after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students travel to meet with Florida State lawmakers in Tallahassee to voice their demands for stricter gun laws. Watch survivors of the shooting turn anguish into action in "39 Days," a CBS News special Saturday, March 24 at 8/7c on CBS.
Seven days after the deadly shooting, students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School took matters into their own hands by creating a nationwide movement for gun control. For more, watch "39 Days," a CBS News special Saturday, March 24 at 8/7c on CBS.
Four days after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students and their families gather at a local park to grieve. When a pastor prays for forgiveness for the shooter Nikolas Cruz, the crowd becomes angry and student Cameron Kasky steps in. Watch as survivors of the shooting turn anguish into action in "39 Days," a CBS News special Saturday, March 24 at 8/7c on CBS.
Eight days after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, friends and family gather to release Chinese lanterns in memory of the 18-year-old senior.
Sunday marked the third anniversary of the Parkland school shooting.
The Stand with Parkland president warned that the risk of violence is high as schools begin to reopen.
Gregory Tony narrowly won Democratic primary in heavily-Democratic Broward County, Florida against Scott Israel, who was fired by governor over handling of massacre.
Brandon Fleury of Santa Ana, California, was convicted in October of three counts of cyberstalking and one count of transmitting a kidnapping threat.
It was passed weeks after the shooting two years ago and opinions on it remain sharply divided. Some counties use it at a much higher rate than others.
The bill was initially passed in response to the Parkland school shooting last year where 17 students and staff were killed.
March for Our Lives leaders unveil the Peace Plan for a Safer America, aiming to get at the root causes of gun violence
A national movement against gun violence grew out of the Parkland school shooting more than a year ago
They're billed as capable of stopping 44 magnum handgun bullets and were previously available only online; now they're in Office Depot and Office Max stores
New details are coming out about the victims in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Lana Zak reports.
Police and federal authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, as well as what exactly happened during the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
"These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.
Imam Taha Hassan of the Islamic Center of San Diego tells CBS News about the beloved security guard and members of his mosque who died "sacrificed their lives for the entire community" during Monday's shooting.
Investigators gave an update Tuesday on Monday's deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego. CBS News' Lana Zak and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Luigi Mangione supporters have loudly made their feelings known outside every court appearance, but several are now in court with official press passes.
Officials in San Diego took questions Tuesday about Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, giving new details on some of the heroic actions taken by the three victims to draw the shooters away from the children who were present at the mosque. Following the news conference, CBS News national correspondent Lana Zak provided additional reporting.
Mayor Todd Gloria joins CBS News to discuss Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
A suspected drug trafficker who survived a recent plane crash near Florida was allegedly found with roughly $30,000 inside a bag labeled with the name of a Bahamian politician.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class and Afghanistan war veteran Jose Serrano told CBS News his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was detained by ICE despite doing the "right thing."
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
The NTSB also revealed that the crew of the crashed jet had been reassigned to it after their original plane was taken out of service.
The national average for a gallon of gasoline has been ticking up since the start of the war with Iran. The latest average of $4.50 a gallon is an increase of over $1.50 since the war started.
Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums.
The national average for a gallon of gasoline has been ticking up since the start of the war with Iran. The latest average of $4.50 a gallon is an increase of over $1.50 since the war started.
A summer job was once a seasonal tradition for millions of American teenagers. No more — here's why fewer young people are expected to clock in when school ends.
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
Buyers can still find lower-cost homes in some midsize cities, especially across the Rust Belt and Sun Belt, a new analysis finds.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class and Afghanistan war veteran Jose Serrano told CBS News his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was detained by ICE despite doing the "right thing."
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured enough support to avoid a runoff in Georgia's closely watched Democratic primary for governor, CBS News projects
Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will advance to a runoff next month in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums.
The State Department on Tuesday strongly urged Americans to avoid travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan because of the Ebola outbreak there. More than 130 people have already died. Mark Strassmann has more.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says any new U.S. or Israeli attacks will be met with retaliation "in places you cannot even imagine."
Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.
There is concern among some in the Justice Department that the pending charges against him are weak, sources said.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Iranian state media showed wedding ceremonies in Tehran for dozens of couples said to have volunteered for "self-sacrifice" in the war with the U.S.
Actor Beanie Feldstein told "CBS Mornings" she and wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts are expecting a baby girl.
Actor Beanie Feldstein talks about the theme of her debut children's book, which focuses on the power of friendship. She also discusses becoming a parent soon and starring in a new film with Robert De Niro.
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
Privacy concerns about artificial intelligence are growing after people discovered that chatbots are sharing their real phone numbers. Eileen Guo, investigative tech reporter for MIT Technology Review, joins to discuss.
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
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.
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
New details are coming out about the victims in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Lana Zak reports.
Police and federal authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, as well as what exactly happened during the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
"These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.
Imam Taha Hassan of the Islamic Center of San Diego tells CBS News about the beloved security guard and members of his mosque who died "sacrificed their lives for the entire community" during Monday's shooting.
Investigators gave an update Tuesday on Monday's deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego. CBS News' Lana Zak and Anna Schecter have the latest.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
Senators grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday over the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were politically targeted. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
The redistricting battle for the 2026 midterms will have a profound impact on the balance of power in Washington, D.C. CBS News' David Becker, Anthony Salvanto, Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
In January, the U.S. began a blockade of oil tankers to Cuba, exacerbating an ongoing energy crisis. Roxanna Vigil, international affairs fellow in national security at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins with analysis.
CBS News projects that Andy Barr will win the Republican primary for Kentucky Senate. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Nikole Killion have more.
Some Alabama primary races were postponed from Tuesday due to the redrawing of the state's congressional map. CBS News' Jan Crawford and Anthony Salvanto, along with Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik, take a look at how redistricting efforts are changing primary battles across the country.