Axon drops Taser drone idea as 9 on ethics board resign
CEO Rick Smith wanted to develop a drone-powered Taser after being "catastrophically disappointed" by police actions in Uvalde.
School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
"Red flag" laws work — but only if they are used correctly, data show
"Buffalo was a textbook case. It was not the failure of the law. It was the failure of the implementation of the law," said John Feinblatt of Everytown for Gun Safety.
Biden decries "carnage," calls on Congress to pass gun control laws
The president called for banning assault weapons, national red flag laws, expanded background checks and raising the age to buy a semi-automatic weapon.
Official says chief who led Uvalde response didn't know of 911 calls
School district police chief Pete Arredondo believed the Uvalde shooting had turned into hostage situation, a law enforcement official said last week.
Uvalde mourns victims amid investigation
Mourners in Uvalde gathered for more funerals for the victims of the school shooting. A double funeral was held for teacher Irma Garcia and her husband of nearly 25 years, who died two days later of a heart attack. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Texas governor calls special legislative committee to address Uvalde shooting
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
Off-duty agent responded to school shooting: "I asked my barber if he had a gun"
Jacob Albarado was in his barber's chair when both men got text messages about the shooting unfolding at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Slain teacher and husband laid to rest in Texas: "Beautiful and kind"
Irma Garcia was killed in the school massacre and her husband Joe died two days later — leaving their four children orphaned.
Girl Scouts award Uvalde victim for doing "all she could" to save lives
Amerie Joe Garza, 10, had tried to call 911 for help when she was killed by the Robb Elementary School gunman, her stepfather said.
Texas DPS: Uvalde schools police chief not responding to investigators
Peter Arredondo isn't responding to requests for a second interview, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Arredondo led the police response to the shooting.
9 killed and over 70 wounded in Memorial Day weekend mass shootings
According to Gun Violence Archive, a total of 179 were killed and 463 injured in gun violence incidents over the holiday weekend.
Sources say bipartisan talks on "red flag" laws are making progress
The bipartisan senators are making progress on new gun control legislation, four sources said.
Texas police: Teacher closed propped-open door before attack
The door did not lock, state police said Tuesday.
Police chief completed active shooter training before Texas school shooting
Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo completed active shooter training courses on three separate occasions.
House begins to move on sweeping gun control legislation
The House measure would raise the age for purchasing semiautomatic centerfire rifles from 18 to 21 and ban large-capacity magazines.
"I expect to see that change:" Eva Mireles' sister fights for gun reform
Eva Mireles is one of the two teachers who were shot to death on Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas along with 19 children.
With Uvalde set to start burying its dead, police response still doubted
The first of 21 funerals for those killed in last week's mass shooting at a Texas elementary school was held Tuesday.
Canada's Trudeau proposes national freeze on handgun ownership
The legislation, expected to be enacted this fall, would make it "illegal to buy, sell, transfer or import handguns anywhere in Canada," the prime minister said.
What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
Bidens lay flowers at memorial and attend mass in Uvalde
At one point, protesters could be heard yelling "do something," and the president responded "we will" twice.
Uvalde prepares for funerals after shooting
The community of Uvalde is preparing for the funerals for the 21 victims killed at Robb Elementary School. The Justice Department announced it is reviewing law enforcement's response to the massacre. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Cornyn and Murphy to meet virtually to attempt "basic framework" for gun proposals
The White House is looking to Congress for action.
Uvalde county commissioner: Focus on "healing"
Commissioner Ronald Garza said he agreed with Rep. Joaquin Castro that the FBI should investigate the response to the shooting.
Justice Dept. to review law enforcement response to Uvalde mass shooting
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin requested the review from the Justice Department.
Murphy believes background checks, red-flag measures possible
He says he's seen more Republicans "coming to the table and talking this time" than at any other moment since the Sandy Hook shooting 10 years ago.
U.S.
Eagles top 49ers, Chiefs squeak by Bengals to set up Super Bowl matchup
The Eagles routed the 49ers 31-7 while the Chiefs needed a last-second field goal aided by a 15-yard penalty to win the AFC Championship
Stetson Bennett arrested for public intoxication, police say
Earlier this month, Bennet led the Georgia Bulldogs to become the first team to win consecutive College Football Playoff national championships.
firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
Annie Wersching, actress on "24," dies at age 45
Her publicist said she died following a battle with cancer.
Molotov cocktail thrown at New Jersey synagogue, authorities say
The Molotov cocktail's bottle broke and the synagogue was undamaged, police said. No one was injured.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Infant twin recovered during Ohio Amber Alert last month has died, police say
Authorities say one of the twin Ohio boys who became the center of a statewide AMBER Alert that garnered nationwide attention last month has died.
Damar Hamlin releases public video for the first time since his on-field collapse
The Buffalo Bills safety thanked his fans on Saturday for their support during his ongoing recovery.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Jan. 29, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio join Margaret Brennan.
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Eagles top 49ers, Chiefs squeak by Bengals to set up Super Bowl matchup
The Eagles routed the 49ers 31-7 while the Chiefs needed a last-second field goal aided by a 15-yard penalty to win the AFC Championship
Stetson Bennett arrested for public intoxication, police say
Earlier this month, Bennet led the Georgia Bulldogs to become the first team to win consecutive College Football Playoff national championships.
firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
Annie Wersching, actress on "24," dies at age 45
Her publicist said she died following a battle with cancer.
Molotov cocktail thrown at New Jersey synagogue, authorities say
The Molotov cocktail's bottle broke and the synagogue was undamaged, police said. No one was injured.
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CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
Kentucky Trader Joe's becomes third store to unionize
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
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Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Congress to take over prayer breakfast from private religious group
Members of Congress, the president, vice president and other administration officials and their guests are invited to Thursday's prayer breakfast.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Jan. 29, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio join Margaret Brennan.
DOJ "actively working" on providing info on Trump, Biden docs to senators
Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Saturday.
McCarthy wants "reasonable" debt ceiling deal, will meet with Biden this week
"I want to find a reasonable and a responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling but take control of this runaway spending," McCarthy told "Face the Nation."
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Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
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Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open and 22nd Grand Slam, tying Nadal's record
Djokovic stretched his unbeaten streak in Melbourne to 28 matches, the longest run at the tournament for a man in the Open era.
Iranian state TV says defense factory hit in drone attack
The state-run news agency IRNA said three drones were shot down by Iranian air defenses.
At least 25 die in Peru when bus plunges off cliff
Traffic accidents are common along Peru's narrow roadways and steep cliffs.
Tiny radioactive capsule that was lost in Australia triggers search
Police have determined the incident to be an accident and no criminal charges are likely.
Opium production rises 33% in Myanmar, U.N. report says
In this season, farmers earned twice as much selling opium in 2022 as they did the previous year, the report found.
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Annie Wersching, actress on "24," dies at age 45
Her publicist said she died following a battle with cancer.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist beyond categorization
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist and photographer was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century, and is now the subject of a new retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist's reinvention of herself
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985) was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century. Correspondent Serena Altschul reports on a new retrospective of Oppenheim's work, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson on "Banshees," friendship
The actors are both Oscar-nominated for the acclaimed Irish comic-drama "The Banshees of Inisherin," about two longtime friends whose relationship suddenly grinds to a halt.
"Banshees of Inisherin" stars Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson
The acclaimed Irish comic-drama "The Banshees of Inisherin," about two longtime friends whose relationship suddenly grinds to a halt, stars two actors who clicked while collaborating on the 2008 classic "In Bruges." Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, both Oscar-nominated for their performances in "Banshees," talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about their friendship, and the challenge of playing ex-friends.
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firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
Creating a "lie detector" for deepfakes
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence software used to produce fake videos and photographs, Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to develop new tools for verifying images on the web.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Creating a "lie detector" for deepfakes
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence software used to produce fake videos and photographs that can spread disinformation, Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to develop new tools for verifying the attributes and history of images and videos on the web. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how Content Credentials can help retain trust in journalism, and protect democracy from propaganda.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Molotov cocktail thrown at New Jersey synagogue, authorities say
The Molotov cocktail's bottle broke and the synagogue was undamaged, police said. No one was injured.
Infant twin recovered during Ohio Amber Alert last month has died, police say
Authorities say one of the twin Ohio boys who became the center of a statewide AMBER Alert that garnered nationwide attention last month has died.
Questions raised after Georgia cop says his wife fatally shot herself
Just days after Amanda Perrault, the wife of an Eatonton police officer made allegations of abuse against her husband, he claimed that she took her own life.
Prosecutor: College student's murder serves as a cautionary tale
Shot at least nine times, texts found on a University of Mississippi student's Apple Watch proved invaluable to investigators searching for her killer and provided insight about what may have led to her murder.
Man killed, 4 injured in Baltimore shooting, car crash
A woman and a 2-year-old child were critically wounded in the shooting. A 6-year-old child was also critically hurt in a car crash caused by the gunfire.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Eagles are Super Bowl bound
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 in Sunday's NFC Championship game, sending the Eagles to the Super Bowl. Fans were already celebrating in Philadelphia shortly after the game. CBS Philadelphia reports.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on 'The Takeout'
Colorado Governor Jared Polis joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the Democrats' strategy heading into 2024, his feelings on Donald Trump's third presidential run, and the proper way to handle classified documents.
DOJ working to brief senators on Trump, Biden docs
In a letter obtained by CBS News, a Justice Department official said prosecutors are working to brief lawmakers on potential risks to national security after the discovery of classified documents at the homes of both former President Donald Trump and President Biden.
Face the Nation: Warner, Rubio, Demings
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Chinese businesses in the U.S., Tyre Nichols death and violence in Israel.
Blinken to visit Israel and West Bank amid outbreak in violence
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem ahead of a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is traveling to Israel and the West Bank amid an outbreak of violence that has raised security concerns in the region.