Junior ROTC cadet killed in Parkland shooting is honorary West Point 2025 grad
Peter Wang, honored as a member of the 2025 West Point class, was just 15 when he was killed in the 2018 mass shooting in Parkland, Florida.
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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.
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.
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October 16 execution date for Robert Roberson
A judge in Texas on Wednesday set a new execution date, Oct. 16, for Robert Roberson, the man convicted of violently shaking his 2-year-old daughter to death. Omar Villafranca reports.
"American Idol" double murder details
California police have arrested a suspect in the double murder of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest from the scene of the crime in Los Angeles.
21 children removed from California home
Police arrested a couple in Southern California for child endangerment after finding 21 children in their home. The police believe the couple was part of a surrogacy scam that involved women from around the country. CBS News Los Angeles' Nicole Comstock reports.
Louisiana police officials fabricated reports in visa fraud plot, prosecutors say
Four law enforcement officials, including two current police chiefs, are charged in connection with a scheme to fraudulently secure U.S. visas.
Execution date set for Texas man
An execution date has been set for Robert Roberson, a man convicted of murdering his daughter. He would be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for shaken baby syndrome. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson scheduled to be executed on Oct. 16
Prosecutors alleged that Roberson killed the child by violently shaking her — a diagnosis commonly referred to at the time as shaken baby syndrome.
More on slain "American Idol" executive
"American Idol" supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Monday after police made a welfare check. 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian has been arrested in connection with the couple's death, police say. CBS News' Jarred Hill has the latest details.
Report of hijacked small plane grounds flights at Canada airport
Police said they received a report that a Cessna 172 "had been hijacked from the Vancouver Island area and was entering into airspace near Vancouver International Airport."
Police seize ton of cocaine in high seas shootout; 3 suspects killed
Police said two suspected drug traffickers jumped into the ocean and later died. A third suspected drug trafficker died on shore.
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Senate committee to vote on Emil Bove's nomination as federal judge
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday will consider the nomination of Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, to serve as a federal circuit judge.
DOJ fires Maurene Comey, who helped prosecute Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jeffrey Epstein
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
Zuckerberg to face shareholders as Facebook privacy scandal trial begins
The case is expected to run through late next week and include testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Tsunami advisory canceled after 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Alaska
A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 initially triggered a tsunami warning for the southern Alaska Peninsula. It was later downgraded to an advisory.
Ford recalls more than 694,000 SUVs over fuel leak risk
Cracked fuel injector in some Ford SUVs may cause leaks inside a vehicle's engine, increasing the risk of a fire, regulators say.
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How used EV batteries could help fuel the AI boom
As the use of AI grows, a 2024 Department of Energy study found that U.S. data centers could swallow up to 12% of all U.S. electricity use by 2028, approximately triple today's share.
Zuckerberg to face shareholders as Facebook privacy scandal trial begins
The case is expected to run through late next week and include testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Ford recalls more than 694,000 SUVs over fuel leak risk
Cracked fuel injector in some Ford SUVs may cause leaks inside a vehicle's engine, increasing the risk of a fire, regulators say.
Trump says he's convinced Coca-Cola to use real cane sugar in U.S.
President Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed with his push to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola.
Why Americans are starting their back-to-school shopping earlier this year
Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.
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Senate committee to vote on Emil Bove's nomination as federal judge
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday will consider the nomination of Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, to serve as a federal circuit judge.
Senate approves $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid, public media funding
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early Thursday and sent it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
Sources describe disarray at State Department after Trump administration's layoffs
Last week's sweeping State Department layoffs gutted some offices unexpectedly and forced staff to scramble, sources told CBS News.
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Top Trump administration antitrust official faces criticism over approach, sources say
Friction within the Trump administration has cropped up with the Justice Department team that fights monopolies, sources tell CBS News.
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ICE data shows less than 1% of deportees had murder convictions
A majority of the people deported by ICE this year were convicted of traffic or immigration offenses, not violent crimes, according to data obtained by CBS News.
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Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk
President Trump's spending and tax bill could slash federal funding for social programs, jeopardizing vital companionship, meal delivery and health‐monitoring services for isolated older adults, some experts say.
Delay in overdose prevention grant money
A federal program credited with helping bring down opioid overdose deaths has stalled due to a delay in receiving its grant money. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
RFK Jr. ousts two Trump loyalists from HHS top ranks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
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Italy's leader says Israeli raid hit Catholic Church in Gaza city
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said "Israeli raids" hit the only Catholic Church in Gaza, and she condemned attacks on civilians as "unacceptable."
Mom, 2 girls found living inside remote cave in snake-infested forest
The woman, identified as Nina Kutina, 40, and her daughters, aged six and four, were found by police during a routine patrol .
61 killed as blaze tears through newly opened shopping center in Iraq
A fire tore through a newly opened shopping center in eastern Iraq, killing at least 61 people, including women and children, according to officials.
Body found in Turks and Caicos identified as missing American Brian Tarrence
A body found early this month in Turks and Caicos has been identified as missing American tourist Brian Tarrence, authorities say.
Prince Harry visits minefield in Angola, continuing Diana's advocacy
Prince Harry visited Angola in southern Africa with the HALO Trust organization, the same group Princess Diana worked with 28 years ago.
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James Gunn on "Superman" release and how it relates to everyday life
"Superman" director James Gunn spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the movie's debut, character relationships and how it relates to everyday life.
Emily Ratajkowski returns to acting after career reset
Emily Ratajkowski talks about how stepping away from Hollywood helped her reclaim creative control.
Rebecca Romijn on "Strange New Worlds"
Rebecca Romijn joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview season 3 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and talk about her role as Lieutenant Una Chin-Riley in the hit Paramount+ series.
James Gunn reimagines Superman for new film
Director James Gunn talks about why his new "Superman" film shows the hero as more vulnerable and human, and how themes like kindness, compassion and immigrant identity shaped the story.
Emmy nominations surprises and snubs
Fandango's Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the 2025 Emmy nominations, which were announced on Tuesday. "Severance" was this year's most nominated show, earning 27 nominations.
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How used EV batteries could help fuel the AI boom
As the use of AI grows, a 2024 Department of Energy study found that U.S. data centers could swallow up to 12% of all U.S. electricity use by 2028, approximately triple today's share.
Recycled EV batteries to power data centers
Recycling company Redwood Materials is using old electric vehicle batteries to help increase the energy supply for artificial intelligence data centers. Andres Gutierrez reports.
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.
Delta Air Lines aims to take AI to the skies
Along with seemingly everything else, the price of your next flight might be determined by artificial intelligence. Delta Air Lines said it is using AI to influence some of its domestic flight prices instead of solely relying on dynamic price systems. Sean Cudahy, senior aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Companies flock to Pennsylvania for energy
President Trump unveiled $90 billion in investments in Pennsylvania energy and innovation on Tuesday. That follows Amazon's recent announcement that it plans to invest $20 billion in data centers across the state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
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Skeleton of medieval knight found under former ice cream parlor
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Crossbreeding corals from Honduras could help protect Florida's coast
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
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October 16 execution date for Robert Roberson
A judge in Texas on Wednesday set a new execution date, Oct. 16, for Robert Roberson, the man convicted of violently shaking his 2-year-old daughter to death. Omar Villafranca reports.
"American Idol" double murder details
California police have arrested a suspect in the double murder of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest from the scene of the crime in Los Angeles.
21 children removed from California home
Police arrested a couple in Southern California for child endangerment after finding 21 children in their home. The police believe the couple was part of a surrogacy scam that involved women from around the country. CBS News Los Angeles' Nicole Comstock reports.
Louisiana police officials fabricated reports in visa fraud plot, prosecutors say
Four law enforcement officials, including two current police chiefs, are charged in connection with a scheme to fraudulently secure U.S. visas.
Execution date set for Texas man
An execution date has been set for Robert Roberson, a man convicted of murdering his daughter. He would be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for shaken baby syndrome. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Astronomers capture birth of a new solar system around sun-like baby star
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of planets forming around HOPS-315, a baby star located 1,300 light-years away.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Massive black hole merger forms one 225 times the mass of the sun
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
Mars rock could fetch millions at auction
A piece of Mars is going up for auction this week, and it could go for as much as $4 million.
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Summer music heats up 2025
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 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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7.3 magnitude earthquake hits southern Alaska
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Alaska on Wednesday evening triggered tsunami warnings that have since been canceled. The quake could be felt throughout the southern part of the state.
Judge weighing Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release
A Tennessee judge is weighing whether to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, once mistakenly deported to El Salvador, as he awaits his human smuggling trial. After arguments in court on Wednesday, the judge said he will not make a decision until next week. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
MLB uses "robot umpires" in All-Star Game
Tuesday night's exciting Major League Baseball All-Star Game gave fans a glimpse into the future with the use of "robot umpires." The Athletic senior editor Melissa Lockard joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the automated ball-strike system and how it performed.
L.A. officials consider disaster registry
More than six months after deadly wildfires devastated Southern California, Los Angeles County officials are considering implementing a disaster registry to help connect people with disabilities and seniors with emergency responders. Victoria Jump, assistant director at the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why some apps are tracking immigration agents
Some migrants in the U.S. are relying on apps to tell them where Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents are to avoid arrest. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more details.