A Parkland survivor's plan to guide a "new generation" into politics
Parkland student-turned-activist David Hogg is helping launch an organization aimed at ensuring young people have an "inside game" in U.S. politics.
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Parkland shooting sheriff's deputy found not guilty on all counts
Scot Peterson was the only armed school resource officer at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when the shooting started.
Parkland judge allowed "emotions to overcome her judgment," panel says
Judge Elizabeth Scherer should be publicly reprimanded for showing bias toward the prosecution, a state commission concluded.
Rick Scott wants to use $80 billion from IRS for armed guards at schools
Also, in response to the Uvalde shooting, a bill is pending in Texas that would let schools offer stipends of up to $25,000 to staffers who also become armed campus "sentinels."
Florida Senate OKs easier path to imposing death penalty
The vote came in the wake of the uproar after Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz got a life sentence because the jury couldn't agree unanimously on sentencing him to death.
David Hogg on the movement against gun violence, five years after Parkland
On Feb. 14, 2018, a gunman murdered 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. The co-founder of March for Our Lives talks about his life since, including death threats against himself and his family.
Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg felt guilt after Uvalde, Texas mass shooting
Preview: In an interview airing February 12 on "CBS Sunday Morning," the co-founder of the advocacy group March For Our Lives said, "We came out and we literally said, 'Never again.' … Obviously, that didn't work."
Parkland gunman sentenced to life in prison, called a "monster"
Those who spoke went to a lectern about 20 feet from the 24-year-old gunman, stared him in the eye and let out their anger and grief.
Parkland victims' families address gunman: "I pray that you are tormented"
After the victims' families and the 17 people the gunman wounded get their chance to speak, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer will formally sentence him to life in prison without parole.
Parkland prosecutors call for probe after juror says she felt threatened
Prosecutor Carolyn McCann said during a brief hearing that they are not trying to invalidate Thursday's jury vote.
"Justice wasn't served": Parkland families outraged as shooter is spared death sentence
The jury foreman said the jurors were divided.
Parkland parents say they're "disgusted" with jurors after they spare shooter's life
"The monster's going to go to prison and in prison, I'll hope and pray he receives the kind of mercy from prisoners that he showed to my daughter and the 16 others," said Parkland father and activist Fred Guttenberg.
Parkland school shooter spared the death sentence by Florida jury
The gunman killed 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
Jury to start sentence deliberations as Parkland shooter faces possible death
The jury, which will be sequestered starting Wednesday, will decide if the gunman will get a death sentence or life behind bars.
Parkland school shooter may have talked himself into a death sentence
The jury will likely decide his fate this week. For the 24-year-old to get a death sentence, the jury must be unanimous on at least one victim.
Parkland judge rejects motion to replace her after testy exchange with defense
The motion, filed on Friday, alleged that the judge revealed longstanding animosity toward the defense that threatened the fairness of the trial.
Defense in Parkland trial suddenly rests case, drawing heated rebuke from judge
Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer called the decision without warning to her or the prosecution "the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case."
Judge rules jurors can see swastikas drawn by Parkland school shooter
The shooter's attorneys argued that showing the Nazi symbol violates his right to a fair trial because there is no evidence that the massacre was driven by bigotry.
Parkland school shooter's struggles started early, witnesses say
It was the second day of testimony for the defense in the trial.
Parkland school shooter's sister testifies for defense in penalty trial
"We must understand the person behind the crime," attorney Melisa McNeill told the jury.
Parkland school shooter's brain exams to be subject of court hearing
Called a "quantitative electroencephalogram" or "qEEG," its backers say it provides useful support to such diagnoses as fetal alcohol syndrome, which Cruz's attorneys contend created his lifelong mental and emotional problems.
Parkland jurors see blood, bullet holes and roses at massacre scene
Twelve jurors and 10 alternates who will decide whether Cruz gets the death penalty or life in prison made a rare visit to the massacre scene.
Parkland gunman jurors visit still-bloodstained school building
Jurors aren't allowed to converse with each other - when they retrace the path Cruz followed on Feb. 14, 2018.
Grieving father erupts at Parkland school shooter's trial
A grieving father erupted in anger as he told jurors about the daughter school shooter Nikolas Cruz murdered along with 16 others four years ago.
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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5 wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities are searching for a suspect who wounded five people in a shooting on a highway in Kentucky on Saturday night. All five victims were stable on Sunday but some had "serious" injuries, authorities said. Cristian Benavides reports.
Filipino pastor wanted by U.S. for trafficking arrested, officials say
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
What led a former ballerina to fatally shoot her husband?
Ashley Benefield, dubbed the "Black Swan," took the stand in her own defense during her trial for the murder of her estranged husband. Prosecutors say she killed Doug Benefield so she would have sole custody of their daughter.
Manhunt underway after 5 people wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
Teen faces multiple charges after fatal Harford County school shooting
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, that took place Friday inside Joppatowne High School.
Oregon nurse's remains found after 3-day search, neighbor arrested
Bryce Johnathan Schubert, 27, a neighbor, was arrested for her alleged murder, Beaverton Police said.
Four killed in school shooting remembered
A grieving community gathered to remember the four people killed at a Georgia high school shooting this week. Friends, city leaders and members of Congress attended the vigil on Friday night. Earlier in the day, the 14-year-old alleged shooter made his first court appearance.
Georgia shooting suspect, father in court
The 14-year-old suspect in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, made his first court appearance Friday. His father, who was arrested on second-degree murder charges in connection with the shooting, also appeared in court in a separate hearing. Authorities allege that the suspect's father gave his son the firearm that was used in the massacre as a gift in December 2023. Jericka Duncan reports.
Suspect arrested in NYC terror plot, feds say
"Federal authorities Friday said a Pakistani citizen living in Canada was arrested on allegations he was plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York City "on or around" the one-year mark of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. Nancy Cordes has details. "
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Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
Jannik Sinner wins U.S. Open men's final with win over Taylor Fritz
Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to win the U.S. Open men's championship less than three weeks after being exonerated in a doping case.
How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 8, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley and Rep. Michael McCaul join Margaret Brennan.
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Boeing reaches tentative deal to avoid strike by more than 30,000 machinists
Boeing said 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would get pay raises of 25% over the four-year contract.
Reality check: What's up with the economy?
The economy is the #1 issue for voters, and polls say most Americans, when asked about the economy, are pessimistic. But according to many indicators, the economy is actually doing quite well. So, why the disparity?
Stellantis recalls 1.2 million Ram trucks to fix software bug
The recall covers certain Ram pickup trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years, mostly in North America.
Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
More than 90 business leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Mark Cuban, Barry Diller and James Murdoch among the prominent business world figures backing Kamala Harris' bid for the White House.
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Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
North Carolina governor: If Harris wins state, "she is the next president"
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 8, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley and Rep. Michael McCaul join Margaret Brennan.
Nikki Haley says she doesn't "agree with Trump 100% of the time"
Nikki Haley says she's supporting former President Donald Trump because she supports his policies, but she doesn't agree with him on everything.
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Polio vaccination effort continues in Gaza
The United Nations' polio vaccination campaign continued this weekend in Gaza, even as Israel continued striking other parts of the strip. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
State trooper donates kidney, liver to strangers
About 12 people a day die waiting for a transplant. Kristie Sue Hathaway has saved two.
The loophole that allows food companies to decide what's safe to eat
Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of an average American adult's diet and two-thirds of an American child's.
Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
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NATO members Romania, Latvia say Russian drones violated their airspace
Two NATO members, Romania and Latvia, say Russian drones have violated their airspace.
Filipino pastor wanted by U.S. for trafficking arrested, officials say
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
Pope Francis visits Papua New Guinea with humanitarian aid
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of the Catholic Church reaching marginalized groups while in Papua New Guinea, a nation stricken by poverty.
Shooting at West Bank border crossing with Jordan kills 3 Israelis
Meanwhile, in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike early Sunday killed five people, including two women, two children and a senior official in the Hamas-run Civil Defense.
Venezuela says presidential opposition leader has left country
Numerous nations, including the United States, have refused to recognize Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the presidential election.
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Will Jennings, Oscar-winning co-writer of "My Heart Will Go On," dies at 80
Throughout his career, Will Jennings wrote for artists like Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Mariah Carey, among others.
Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Has Hollywood abandoned the political movie?
As Americans have become more polarized, Hollywood appears to have shied away from telling overtly political stories. But some political messages fly under the radar.
The power of politics on screen
As Americans have become more polarized, has Hollywood shied away from telling overtly political stories? Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor Martin Sheen, who famously played a president on the long-running TV series "The West Wing"; with film professor Annette Insdorf and critic Michael Schulman, about Hollywood's long tradition of political films; and former studio head Michael Lynton, on the thinking behind risk-averse film studios.
A political playlist: The fight over campaign songs
Some songs have become intertwined with campaigns, from Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A.," to Beyoncé's "Freedom." But sometimes artists don't want their songs to be used by a particular candidate – and sometimes they sue!
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Fake news, social media, and "The Death of Truth"
As disinformation and conspiracy theories proliferate online in algorithm-fueled chaos, artificial intelligence is making it even harder for us to tell fact from fiction, spelling trouble for our impending election.
Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth without crew
Early Saturday morning, a chapter of the ongoing space saga involving two U.S. astronauts came to a close when Boeing's Starliner capsule returned to earth from the International Space Station, but with no one aboard. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
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.
Apple set to unveil new iPhone 16 on Monday. Here's what to expect.
In addition to Apple Intelligence, here are the upgrades widely expected to be included in the latest iPhone models.
FBI reports record surge in online scams
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center saw more than 880,000 complaints last year, a 10% increase from 2022. Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of Micro Center News, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rise of these threats.
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Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Where plastic pollution ends up
The world is struggling to manage growing piles of plastic waste, and a new report is bringing to light the problem of burning plastics. Annually, the world produces 440 million tons of plastic each year, but the majority of plastic is often tossed in the trash. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Climate Watch: Overheated
CBS News Climate Correspondent David Schechter explores cooling solutions to stay healthy and safe as climate change makes our planet hotter.
Warm September expected, NOAA predicts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook through November indicates warmer than average temperatures are expected in 2024. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers find evidence that large sharks may be hunting each other
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
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5 wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities are searching for a suspect who wounded five people in a shooting on a highway in Kentucky on Saturday night. All five victims were stable on Sunday but some had "serious" injuries, authorities said. Cristian Benavides reports.
Filipino pastor wanted by U.S. for trafficking arrested, officials say
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
What led a former ballerina to fatally shoot her husband?
Ashley Benefield, dubbed the "Black Swan," took the stand in her own defense during her trial for the murder of her estranged husband. Prosecutors say she killed Doug Benefield so she would have sole custody of their daughter.
Manhunt underway after 5 people wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
Teen faces multiple charges after fatal Harford County school shooting
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, that took place Friday inside Joppatowne High School.
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Boeing Starliner departs ISS without crew
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.
After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
Starliner returning to Earth with no crew
NASA has decided to fly Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back from the International Space Station without astronauts due to safety concerns. The spacecraft is expected to land in New Mexico just after midnight, weather permitting, marking another setback in the troubled multi-billion-dollar program.
Boeing Starliner preps for unpiloted return to Earth
Leaving its crew behind, the Starliner is expected to undock and head for landing in New Mexico to wrap up a disappointing test flight.
2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
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Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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9/8: The Takeout: Evangelicals and the Election
Evangelical influencer Lance Wallnau joins "The Takeout" to discuss his efforts to mobilize Christians in support of former President Donald Trump candidacy. Wallnau likens Trump to the biblical character Cyrus, believing he was chosen by God to lead the U.S. Religious scholar Matthew Taylor joins later to discuss how this belief presents a threat to American democracy and limits the ability of political discourse.
Iconic record seller looking to retire
Sandy Chase turned what started as a record collection into a successful business, becoming the go-to seller for rare and hard to find vinyl. He's now looking to retire and sell his store and collection of at least 500,000 records to a new generation. Carter Evans has the story.
"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sept. 8, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.
Jannik Sinner wins U.S. Open men's title
Jannik Sinner of Italy defeated American Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win the U.S. Open men's singles title.
A look at school resource officers in Georgia
Georgia is one of a handful of states that takes an alternative approach to school resource officers. Stephen Stock explains.