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.
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.
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.
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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Officer who arrested Georgia teen that was detained by ICE resigns
The Georgia police officer whose traffic arrest of a 19-year-old undocumented college student led to her detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has resigned from the force.
"Curious" crane escaped from Washington zoo found after adventures outside
An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found after almost three days on the lam.
WWI sub captured in never-before-seen images off San Diego coast
On Dec. 17, 1917, the U.S. submarine USS F-1 was lost at sea during a training accident off the coast of California, killing 19 crew members on board.
Publix recalls baby food after testing finds elevated lead levels
The Publix supermarket chain is recalling fruit and vegetable baby food because testing found elevated levels of lead.
Minneapolis police chief continues to work toward change
Despite a staffing shortage, Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara says he is determined to build trust between police and the community.
Planned Parenthood affiliate to close 4 Minnesota clinics, 4 in Iowa
A Midwestern affiliate of Planned Parenthood says it will close four of its clinics in Minnesota and four of six in Iowa within a year.
4 partners leave Paul Weiss after firm cut deal with Trump
A group of high-profile attorneys have left Paul Weiss.
DOGE cuts to weather balloon sites leave U.S. without crucial data: Meteorologists
Some meteorologists say they were unable to accurately forecast an ice storm that hit Northern Michigan in March because National Weather Service balloon sites were cut or reduced.
Retired shop owner earns degree to honor victims of the Orangeburg Massacre
Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial at South Carolina State University. He says he knew right then what he had to do.
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Officer who arrested Georgia teen that was detained by ICE resigns
The Georgia police officer whose traffic arrest of a 19-year-old undocumented college student led to her detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has resigned from the force.
"Curious" crane escaped from Washington zoo found after adventures outside
An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found after almost three days on the lam.
WWI sub captured in never-before-seen images off San Diego coast
On Dec. 17, 1917, the U.S. submarine USS F-1 was lost at sea during a training accident off the coast of California, killing 19 crew members on board.
Publix recalls baby food after testing finds elevated lead levels
The Publix supermarket chain is recalling fruit and vegetable baby food because testing found elevated levels of lead.
Minneapolis police chief continues to work toward change
Despite a staffing shortage, Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara says he is determined to build trust between police and the community.
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Publix recalls baby food after testing finds elevated lead levels
The Publix supermarket chain is recalling fruit and vegetable baby food because testing found elevated levels of lead.
What to know about Trump's push to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public
President Trump says he'll decide soon whether to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public — a move that was vocally sought by Trump ally Bill Ackman.
Trump announces "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
McDonald's says it will close CosMc's. Here are the locations.
McDonald's will shutter all standalone CosMc's locations starting next month ager two years after launching the chain in 2023.
Boeing, Justice Department reach deal to avoid trial over 737 crashes
The U.S. Department of Justice said Boeing must pay $1.1 billion, including $445 million for the crash victims' families.
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Guatemalan man deported to Mexico should be returned to U.S., judge orders
The U.S. deported a Guatemalan man to Mexico while he was seeking asylum for fear of being harmed in those countries, court documents said.
Trump praises West Point cadets, takes credit for U.S. military might
The last time President Trump gave a speech at the U.S. Military Academy came amid nationwide reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
What to know about Trump's push to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public
President Trump says he'll decide soon whether to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public — a move that was vocally sought by Trump ally Bill Ackman.
Planned Parenthood affiliate to close 4 Minnesota clinics, 4 in Iowa
A Midwestern affiliate of Planned Parenthood says it will close four of its clinics in Minnesota and four of six in Iowa within a year.
4 partners leave Paul Weiss after firm cut deal with Trump
A group of high-profile attorneys have left Paul Weiss.
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He gained 40 pounds in weeks. It took open-heart surgery to learn why
John Mauceri had a complicated health history, but his sudden swelling and fatigue left his team of doctors stumped.
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Republicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrants
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
Skincare industry profits from marketing products tweens shouldn't use
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
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Ecuador President Daniel Noboa sworn in for second term amid rising crime
The inauguration in Quito, the country's capital, was attended by Health Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr.
Cartel leader with $1 million U.S. bounty on his head killed in Mexico
The DEA had been offering up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of Jorge Humberto Figueroa, a leader of the infamous Sinaloa cartel.
"It Was Just an Accident" wins Palme d'Or trophy at Cannes awards
Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi's revenge thriller "It Was Just an Accident " won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
Gaza doctor's 9 children killed in latest string of Israeli strikes, hospital says
The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza says the war's death toll has risen to 53,901 since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel that sparked 19 months of fighting.
Power outage disrupts last day of Cannes; police investigating possible arson
A power outage at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday led police to open an arson investigation.
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Power outage hits Cannes Film Festival
A brief power outage Saturday struck the star-studded Cannes Film Festival in France, along with about 160,000 households in the region. Authorities are investigating whether a fire at an electrical substation was responsible for the blackout.
"It Was Just an Accident" wins Palme d'Or trophy at Cannes awards
Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi's revenge thriller "It Was Just an Accident " won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
Quartet Lucius returns to Saturday Sessions
Indie pop quartet Lucius makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group, led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, recently released their fifth studio album. But before performing, Lucius reflected on their years together.
Power outage disrupts last day of Cannes; police investigating possible arson
A power outage at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday led police to open an arson investigation.
Lucius performs "Gold Rush"
Indie pop quartet Lucius makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group, led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, recently released their fifth studio album. The self-titled recording goes back to their musical roots. From "Lucius," here is Lucius with "Gold Rush."
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Trump threatens to hit Apple with 25% tariff on iPhone sales
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
Do AI chatbots have free speech?
A federal judge in Orlando has ruled that artificial intelligence chatbots do not have free speech in a case centered around a wrongful death lawsuit. A 14-year-old died by suicide last year and his mother says the startup Character.Ai is to blame. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram breaks it all down.
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.
iPhone designer Jony Ive joining OpenAI as part of $6.5 billion deal
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
How to deal with AI coming for your job
Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman recently warned his employees about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs. Kaufman joins CBS News with more on his tips to beat the AI curve.
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NOAA reveals 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
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Cartel leader with $1 million U.S. bounty on his head killed in Mexico
The DEA had been offering up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of Jorge Humberto Figueroa, a leader of the infamous Sinaloa cartel.
Death penalty considered for D.C. murders
Prosecutors say they are considering the death penalty for the suspect accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
NYPD: Crypto investor charged in kidnapping, torture of tourist
Two people were arrested in New York City on Friday for the kidnapping and torture of a tourist from Italy, according to police.
Inmate who escaped Louisiana jail a second time has been captured
Authorities said Tra'Von Johnson, 22, who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail about a year ago, had accomplished the same feat again.
Georgia man charged in wife's killing 19 years after fleeing with nanny
Investigators got a big break when investigators traveled to Costa Rica and found the nanny willing to talk after her relationship with Jon Worrell had ended.
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NASA's Mars Perseverance's snaps new selfie with a Martian dust devil
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
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"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.
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.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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Summer travel season kicks off
Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of the summer travel season, and AAA projects that a total of about 45 million Americans will travel by air or on the roads this weekend. Ali Bauman has the latest.
9 young siblings killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Israel has carried out a slew of airstrikes across Gaza over the past day, including one strike that killed nine of 10 siblings, all age 12 and younger. The parents of the victims are both doctors at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, where the father and the couple's only surviving child, who were both wounded in the strike, are now hospitalized. Haley Ott reports.
What lies beneath the waves at Mavericks
The massive waves at the legendary Mavericks in Northern California draw surfers from around the world. However, it's what lies hidden beneath its cold waters, where the land meets the Pacific Ocean, that is equally jaw-dropping. Anne Makovec explains.
Researchers alarmed by declining bird populations
Researchers say bird populations are declining across every habitat, but the worst declines are in grassland birds and shorebirds. Scientists blame drastic changes in bird migration paths on invasive species, new land use, pollution and climate change. Tim McNicholas reports.
Power outage hits Cannes Film Festival
A brief power outage Saturday struck the star-studded Cannes Film Festival in France, along with about 160,000 households in the region. Authorities are investigating whether a fire at an electrical substation was responsible for the blackout.