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.
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Texas police: Teacher closed propped-open door before attack
The door did not lock, state police said Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
Cornyn and Murphy to meet virtually to attempt "basic framework" for gun proposals
The White House is looking to Congress for action.
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.
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.
Justice Dept. to review law enforcement response to Uvalde mass shooting
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin requested the review from the Justice Department.
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 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.
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.
Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Official provides detailed timeline of school shooting, police response
A top law enforcement official provided the most detailed description yet of what happened during the deadly Texas school shooting.
Texas officials revise account of shooting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says officials initially provided wrong information about the response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on the latest developments, and then CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins Catherine Herridge to discuss what we've learned today about the investigation.
Texas school rampage renews push for "red flag" laws
"Red flag" laws, which empower a judge to take away a firearm from anyone who poses an extreme risk to others or themselves, are getting renewed attention after the Texas school shooting. One mother speaks out about how she tried to prevent her son from getting more firearms before he killed eight people. Adriana Diaz takes a look.
Police: "Wrong decision" to delay confronting gunman
The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety said it was "the wrong decision" by the onsite commander to not immediately enter a classroom and confront the gunman because he mistakenly believed children were no longer at risk. Inside the room, a desperate child repeatedly called 911 for help. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Harry Styles announces partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety
Styles pledged to donate to the nonprofit organization and share "their suggested action items."
Anonymous donor to pay for funerals of Texas school shooting victims
Nineteen students and two teachers died in the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
NRA holds convention days after Texas massacre
Just days after the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, the National Rifle Association held its annual convention in Houston. Former President Donald Trump headlined the event's opening day. Robert Costa reports.
Anger, confusion grow over police response to Texas school shooting
The 90 minutes between when the gunman first arrived at the scene and when he was killed are under intense scrutiny.
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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
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A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
UPS plane aborts landing as jet nears runway: "What are you doing?"
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Maps show more severe storms forecast for Midwest after tornadoes, flooding
More than 51 million people are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, as some are still cleaning up from tornadoes earlier in the week.
Remains found in car ID'd as family who mysteriously vanished in 1958
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Dozens of safety violations found at Tenn. munitions factory after deadly blast
A munitions company that handles explosives for the U.S. military is facing a fine of over $3 million after an explosion killed 16 people last year.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
NPR gets $113 million in gifts, including $80 million from Connie Ballmer
NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.
"Arc de Trump" receives preliminary design approval from arts commission
The plans call for the arch to be built on Columbia Island, a man-made strip of land in the Potomac River that is part of Washington, D.C.
Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in pair of alleged gambling cases
Damon Jones was among dozens of people, including alleged mafia figures and athletes, charged last year in connection with a pair of gambling schemes.
Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
Navy reservist accused in wife's murder arrested after international manhunt
A U.S. Navy reservist accused of murder has been arrested overseas after a monthslong international manhunt, authorities said. He faces charges for allegedly killing his wife at their Virginia home.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (April 19)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
UPS plane aborts landing as jet nears runway: "What are you doing?"
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery"
A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
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AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
How hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent faces assault charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Gallego reacts to misconduct allegations
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Key details on Strait of Hormuz announcement
Iran and President Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will now be open, but questions remain about the flow of traffic in the key water passage. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is open
President Trump posted on social media claims that the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open." CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Ukrainians react to massive Russian attack
Ukrainians jumped in to help after a massive Russian attack left massive damage in Kyiv. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Americans react to high prices due to war
Americans are grappling with rising prices that are already being driven by inflation. This comes as the war in Iran continues to affect oil and gas costs. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.