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.
School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
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.
"It's going to happen again": Some say Texas' mass shooting responses fall short
Those who've experienced mass violence say the state isn't doing enough to prevent future incidents, while law enforcement officials tell CBS News state law makes it easy for criminals to get guns.
Mysterious billboards urge people not to move to Texas, citing Uvalde
They say the "Texas miracle died in Uvalde," referring to the school massacre there. It wasn't clear who posted them or why.
Uvalde school board fires police chief after mass shooting
Pete Arredondo was accused of making several critical mistakes during the May shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Uvalde school district to get at least 30 additional officers
The announcement comes in response to the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, when a gunman entered the school and killed 19 students and two teachers.
Robb Elementary principal reinstated after being placed on leave, lawyer says
Gutierrez on Wednesday sent a letter refuting several claims in Texas lawmakers' report about the shooting at the elementary school.
Robb Elementary principal pushes back on Texas lawmakers' report on shooting
Principal Mandy Gutierrez was placed on administrative leave with pay this week.
Gunmakers find selling AR-15s to civilians to be highly lucrative
House probe finds AR-15-style weapons are sold on credit and marketed to young men "to prove their manliness."
Robb Elementary School principal placed on administrative leave
Her lawyer did not provide any further information about why she was placed on leave.
Special board meeting to consider firing Pete Arredondo is canceled
The meeting was scheduled for this morning in the wake of community outrage about the schools police chief's handling of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in May.
Uvalde superintendent recommends firing school district police chief
Officials said Pete Arredondo was central to the botched law enforcement response when a gunman killed two teachers and 19 students at Robb Elementary School.
Gunmaker tied to Uvalde accused of targeting "at-risk" young men
Gunmaker's advertising includes "images associated with killing and hunting people," according to gun safety group.
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Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Seven Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
The massive fossil once belonged to an ancient elephant-like creature dating back to the Ice Age.
Job-hopping doesn't pay what it used to
Big pay hikes from switching jobs, a key trend that drove the Great Resignation, is unwinding, a new analysis finds.
One-third of Florida properties at risk of severe flooding, but some residents unaware
Florida is one of 21 states with no requirements to disclose flood risks to home buyers, according to a nonprofit organization.
Generators can be deadly during hurricanes. Here's how to use them safely.
Carbon monoxide poisoning from using a generator indoors can "kill you in minutes," the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns.
What forecasters expect for the 2023 hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
Cause of death revealed for convicted killer who escaped prison
Bradley Gillespie was imprisoned since 2016 and was convicted of a double homicide.
Hurricane season begins with tropical disturbance barreling toward Florida
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 – and is already stirring up the Gulf of Mexico.
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Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Seven Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
The massive fossil once belonged to an ancient elephant-like creature dating back to the Ice Age.
Job-hopping doesn't pay what it used to
Big pay hikes from switching jobs, a key trend that drove the Great Resignation, is unwinding, a new analysis finds.
One-third of Florida properties at risk of severe flooding, but some residents unaware
Florida is one of 21 states with no requirements to disclose flood risks to home buyers, according to a nonprofit organization.
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Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
Job-hopping doesn't pay what it used to
Big pay hikes from switching jobs, a key trend that drove the Great Resignation, is unwinding, a new analysis finds.
Sean "Diddy" Combs sues liquor giant Diageo, accusing it of racism
The suit asserts that while Diageo publicly promotes itself as a leader on diversity, Combs and his company found it unwilling to treat its Black partners equally. Diageo denies it.
Homes for sale are in short supply. Here's where inventory has dropped the most.
Homebuyers face triple whammy of higher mortgage rates, elevated asking prices and few options from which to choose.
Is it OK to recline your airplane seat? Some travel experts say no.
The constricted space between passengers is a contested zone where one person's comfort is another's pain. So what are the rules?
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Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Seven Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
Ramaswamy would end support for Ukraine, "push peace treaty"
The 2024 presidential candidate said he would also prevent Ukraine from joining NATO and lift sanctions against Russia.
Boehner praises McCarthy's handling of debt ceiling
"There wasn't any doubt. Because McCarthy — everybody understands that you can't violate the debt limit," Boehner said on "The Takeout."
2024 presidential contenders slam debt ceiling deal
Only one of the Republican presidential candidates has a vote to cast on the suspension of the debt limit.
Special counsel has audio of Trump discussing classified document
In the recording, Trump acknowledged he kept a classified Pentagon document after he left the White House.
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Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
What is cytomegalovirus, the leading infectious cause of birth defects?
More than half of U.S. adults have it, and it typically doesn't make them sick — but few people have ever heard of it.
Alex Rodriguez reveals gum disease: What to know about the diagnosis
Alex Rodriguez is opening up about a condition that he shares with nearly half of adult Americans: gum disease. Here's what to know about the diagnosis.
Alex Rodriguez reveals he's been diagnosed with early-stage gum disease
Rodriguez, or A-Rod as he is known, has partnered with the health products company OraPharma to help raise awareness.
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Trucker detained after a "weird" potato-spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
Debate over possible Putin visit heats up in South Africa
South Africa's government is trying to clear hurdles for Vladimir Putin to attend a BRICS leaders' summit, despite an international warrant for his arrest.
"Objects secured" in hunt around reservoir for Madeleine McCann clues
German officials say items were found near a reservoir in Portugal in the latest search for clues, but it's unclear if any are related to the missing British girl.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
William and Kate show up for royal wedding of Jordan's crown prince
The British royals' attendance at the ceremony in Amman was kept under wraps until just a few hours before the start of the palace ceremony.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs sues liquor giant Diageo, accusing it of racism
The suit asserts that while Diageo publicly promotes itself as a leader on diversity, Combs and his company found it unwilling to treat its Black partners equally. Diageo denies it.
William and Kate show up for royal wedding of Jordan's crown prince
The British royals' attendance at the ceremony in Amman was kept under wraps until just a few hours before the start of the palace ceremony.
Kim Cattrall set to reprise role in "Sex and the City" spinoff
Cattrall starred in six seasons and two movie spinoffs of "Sex and the City."
Dolly Parton holds 3 new Guinness World Records
Country legend Dolly Parton has been awarded three new Guinness World Records for her musical achievements, including the record for the longest span of No.1 hits for a female artist on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart, at more than 43 years.
Dolly Parton earns new Guinness World Records for musical achievements
Parton set the record for the longest span of No. 1 hits on the US Top Country Albums chart for a female artist.
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Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
Future of driverless cars
Self-driving robotaxis are a future that's already arriving in a handful of U.S. cities. It's a business that's expected to grow into a $100 billion market by 2029. The company Waymo is widely seen as leading the way and just announced a partnership with Uber. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived. AI tools such as ChatGPT offer the power to transform fields like business, art, medical research and more. But this technology also brings ethical uncertainty and peril. CBS Reports explores the unleashing of this still rapidly evolving creation and some of the possible dangers.
Why Nvidia's chips are so important for AI
Nvidia's market cap fell to around $936 billion on Wednesday after a stock surge triggered by the artificial intelligence boom briefly pushed it to over $1 trillion. Forbes senior writer Richard Nieva joins CBS News to discuss market affection for AI.
Experts warn AI could pose threat to humanity
In an open letter from the Center for AI Safety, more than 300 people agreed mitigating the potential risks of artificial intelligence should be a global priority. The warning comes as AI chipmaker Nvidia rises to the trillion-dollar valuation mark this week. Asa Fitch, a Wall Street Journal reporter covering semiconductor companies, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Trucker detained after a "weird" potato-spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
The massive fossil once belonged to an ancient elephant-like creature dating back to the Ice Age.
One-third of Florida properties at risk of severe flooding, but some residents unaware
Florida is one of 21 states with no requirements to disclose flood risks to home buyers, according to a nonprofit organization.
Canadian wildfires felt in Northeastern U.S.
Wildfires in Canada are creating dangerous air quality conditions in several states in the Northeastern U.S. The smoke has moved south over New England, New York and New Jersey and officials are warning it could cause breathing issues, especially for people with underlying respiratory conditions. Dr. Neelu Tummala joined CBS News to talk about the situation. She is the co-director of the Climate and Health Institute at George Washington University and an ear, nose and throat physician.
Hurricanes and climate change: What's the connection?
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
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Man arrested on murder charges was "looking forward" to killing again
When Raul Meza was arrested, police said he was carrying zip ties, a flashlight, duct tape and a .22 caliber pistol with extra rounds.
Cause of death revealed for convicted killer who escaped prison
Bradley Gillespie was imprisoned since 2016 and was convicted of a double homicide.
Danny Masterson found guilty of rape
"That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson is facing up to 30 years in prison after a Los Angles jury found him guilty of two counts of rape. Elise Preston reports.
Man pleads guilty to disturbing baby bison that had to be euthanized
While park officials said there was no indication that the man acted maliciously, his actions led to the baby bison's death.
New details in South Carolina teen's shooting
A South Carolina store who allegedly fatally shot a 14-year-old boy who was wrongly accused of shoplifting was involved in a previous shooting in 2018 for which he was not criminally charged. Nicole Sganga has more.
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Webb telescope discovers traces of water in atmosphere of exoplanet
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
NASA holds first public meeting on UFOs
NASA says it's received more than 800 reports of unidentified flying objects from around the world over the past 27 years, but only about 2-5% of them are actually mysteries. For the very first time, the space agency's team investigating UFOs held a public meeting, revealing the research it's doing to understand the unexplained objects. Nate Burleson reports.
What NASA's UFO hearing revealed
NASA on Wednesday held its first public meeting looking into UFOs -- known now as UAPs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena. A panel of experts came together to try and explain the mysterious sightings. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what investigators have discovered so far.
Webb telescope detects 6,000-mile plume blasting from Saturn's moon
Scientists say the plume may feed Saturn's water system at large, and studying it could provide key insights into potential life beyond Earth.
NASA UFO group stresses need for better data in first public meeting
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
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Summer music heats up 2023
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N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
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The ChatGPT Revolution | CBS Reports
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived. AI tools such as ChatGPT offer the power to transform fields like business, art, medical research and more. But this technology also brings ethical uncertainty and peril. CBS Reports explores the unleashing of this still rapidly evolving creation and some of the possible dangers.
2024 GOP candidates take on Iowa
Former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Iowa Thursday. Trump's top GOP rival in the 2024 race, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, met voters in the Hawkeye State Wednesday and more Republican candidates are headed there over the next few days. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
New evidence in Trump classified docs case
Former President Trump was recorded talking about a classified document that he kept after leaving the White House, sources say. Dozens of papers marked classified were seized from his Florida home last year. CNN first reported this development and it was later confirmed by CBS News. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Debt limit deal goes to Senate for approval
The House passed a bill to raise the nation's debt ceiling Wednesday evening, sending it to the Senate. President Biden, who brokered the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, called it "good news," but lawmakers seem to remain divided. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the latest from Capitol Hill.
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