Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
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Uvalde officials release 911 call and records trove related to shooting
Uvalde city officials released a massive trove of audio and video recordings connected to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School after a legal fight.
Uvalde victims' families sue Meta, video game company and gun manufacturer
The wrongful death lawsuits come just two days after the same group of 19 families reached a $2 million settlement with the city of Uvalde over the Robb Elementary School massacre.
Biden campaign ad slams Trump on guns 2 years after Uvalde school shooting
The Biden campaign released a new ad highlighting the Uvalde school shooting, as well as a Trump attack ad narrated by Robert De Niro.
Uvalde shooting victims' families announce $2 million settlement with city
Family members of Uvalde school shooting victims also said they're filing lawsuits against dozens of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and Uvalde's school district.
New report clears Uvalde police in school shooting response
Law enforcement took more than an hour to get inside the classroom and kill the gunman, even as children inside the classrooms called 911, begging police to rescue them.
Texas prosecutor convenes grand jury to investigate Uvalde school shooting
A Texas prosecutor has convened a grand jury to investigate the Uvalde school shooting that killed 21 people, multiple media outlets reported.
DOJ says law enforcement response to Uvalde school shooting was a failure
The Justice Department's report points to "cascading failures" by the police chief and other law enforcement responding to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 4, 2022.
Key takeaways: DOJ's Uvalde report finds "unimaginable failure" in school shooting response
In the report, much of the blame was placed on former police chief of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, Pete Arredondo, who was terminated in the wake of the shooting.
Merrick Garland meets with Uvalde families before federal report on police response
Attorney General Merrick Garland met with families affected by the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Wednesday ahead of the Thursday release of the report.
Probe of police actions during Uvalde school shooting continuing into 2024
The announcement by the Uvalde County district attorney pushes back expectations that a grand jury would convene before the end of the year.
One year after Uvalde, Biden renews call for assault weapons ban
President Biden remembered the victims of the Uvalde shooting and called for Congress to impose more gun restrictions.
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims still seek answers 1 year later
Through their grief, the families of victims have found the strength to demand changes in gun laws, more school safety and greater accountability.
Uvalde dad aggravated by lawmakers' inaction a year after shooting
Javier Cazares' 9-year-old daughter Jacklyn was killed with 18 other children and two teachers when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary last year.
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."
Intruder able to enter Uvalde school during safety audit, superintendent says
The gunman who killed 19 students and two teachers at an Uvalde elementary school in May gained access to the building through an unlocked side door.
Doctor to review whether Uvalde victims died due to slow response
The review of autopsies and other records is part of a criminal investigation by Texas Rangers into the hesitant police response at Robb Elementary School.
Uvalde student pleads for help in 911 call during school shooting
After the gunman fired off dozens of rounds, and more than one hour after the massacre started, a 10-year-old called 911 begging for help from officers standing on the other side of the wall.
Uvalde families demand resignation of DPS chief: "We're not waiting any longer"
He previously said he would step down if any of his officers had any culpability in the botched response to the massacre.
Texas state trooper fired for his response to Uvalde shooting
Sgt. Juan Maldonado is the third officer to be fired over the botched law enforcement response to the shooting.
Uvalde school district superintendent Hal Harrell to retire
At a meeting Monday night, the Uvalde school board agreed unanimously to begin searching for Harrell's replacement.
Uvalde schools police department suspended in wake of massacre
The school district's police department has faced heavy criticism since the mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers.
Uvalde schools fire ex-trooper who responded to mass shooting
Uvalde school officials have abruptly fired a former Texas state trooper who was on scene of the Robb Elementary School massacre in May and then hired by the school district.
5 officers under investigation for response to Uvalde school massacre
Two of the five officers have already been suspended without pay while the investigation plays out.
Uvalde students return to school for the first time since mass shooting
The district has put in new fencing and security cameras and has added additional police officers and therapists.
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Hawaii flooding prompts evacuation orders for more than 4,000 people
Honolulu officials said the Wahiawa dam is failing or expected to fail soon and residents nearby should evacuate.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
As airport delays persist, travelers and TSA workers call for end to shutdown
Wait times at major U.S. airports continue as TSA officer callouts mount after employees missed their first full paycheck last week.
U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say
Experts warn that surging energy costs are likely to ripple through U.S. supply chains, resulting in higher prices online and in stores.
Around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Book excerpt: "The Meaning of Your Life" by Arthur C. Brooks
In his latest book, the New York Times bestselling author writes of a cultural crisis: an increase in anxiety and depression, concurrent with a rise in social media use, during what he terms an "Age of Emptiness."
Spanish police say James Gracey's death was likely accidental
Police in Barcelona said the death of Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.
U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Georgia woman charged with murder over alleged use of abortion pills
A 31-year-old Georgia woman has charged with murder by police who say she took pills to induce an abortion.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
Federal commission made up of Trump appointees approves design of his gold coin
The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the president and were appointed by him earlier this year, was without objection.
FCC approves Nexstar's purchase of Tegna hours after lawsuits sought to block deal
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
Mortgage rates rise as Iran war heightens U.S. inflation fears
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices
Domestic energy companies could benefit from high oil prices in the short-term, but take a hit if the Iran war drags on.
Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
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Hawaii flooding prompts evacuation orders for more than 4,000 people
Honolulu officials said the Wahiawa dam is failing or expected to fail soon and residents nearby should evacuate.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say
Experts warn that surging energy costs are likely to ripple through U.S. supply chains, resulting in higher prices online and in stores.
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Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
6 highlights from CBS News' interview with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi
The United Nations' top nuclear watchdog, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi, told CBS News that Iran still has the technical ability to restart its nuclear program, even though U.S. military strikes dented the program.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Mexican president says citizen deaths in U.S. custody "can't be happening"
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.
NATO pulls several hundred personnel from Iraq amid Iran war
The announcement comes as NATO faces criticism from President Trump, who's seeking military assistance in securing the key Strait of Hormuz.
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CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Chuck Norris dies at age 86
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Taylor Frankie Paul mugshot emerges
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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.
Inside NVIDIA's new chip
NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog
A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
"American Nightmare" survivor Denise Huskins' new discovery exposes victim privacy loophole in California law
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Derrick Thompson sentenced to nearly 59 years in prison
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
Shocking discovery after man's disappearance
In the summer of 2013, Minnesota resident Gary Herbst seemingly disappeared. Years later, investigators made a startling discovery. Peter Van Sant has the story for "48 Hours."
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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Sister of ex-Iran detainee's message to Americans
Some Americans who are wrongfully detained abroad have found the prospect of their release tied to bigger and broader political issues. Neda Sharghi, whose brother Emad was freed from Iran in 2023 after five years of captivity, explains.
Former Iranian prisoners' message to Trump
Former prisoners in Iran, Emad Shargi and Siamak Namazi, told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan their message to President Trump about current Americans held there.
Former detainees on notorious Iranian prison
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with former Iran detainees Emad Shargi and Siamak Namazi about the country's notorious Evin prison and who is held there.
Sister of former Iran detainee on designation
The family and friends of Americans who are held in Iran fear for their safety as strikes intensify. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with Neda Sharghi, the sister of Emad Shargi, who was held in Iran for five years.
Ex-U.S. official on freeing Iran detainees
President Trump has listed four objectives for the war with Iran, and the freeing of Americans wrongfully detained by the regime is not one of them. Roger Carstens, former special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in the Biden and first Trump administrations, joins "Face the Nation" with analysis.