This Morning from CBS News, June 15, 2016
Politics and murder
In the wake of the Orlando gay nightclub massacre, we asked Americans what they believe was behind the tragedy; hate, or Islamic terrorism, and how they feel President Obama and the two likely presidential nominees responded to it. Our new CBS News Poll also gauges views on the nation's gun laws.
Killer's past
Video from a 2012 documentary has resurfaced, appearing to show Orlando gunman Omar Mateen on duty as a security guard after the BP oil spill. As we continue piecing together the pieces of the killer's past, can this candid glimpse at his personality shed any light?
"America's rifle"
Military-style rifles like the AR-15 have often been the weapon of choice for mass murderers like Omar Mateen. Light, customizable and powerful, such "assault weapons" have been a major driver of sales for manufacturers. We look at the growing controversy over what the NRA describes as "America's rifle."
Disney tragedy
A family on vacation at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has lost a child to an alligator at one of the iconic resort's hotels. The animal snatched a two-year-old boy at the Seven Seas Lagoon of the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and the search for him is still underway.
Dear Mitt,
Will Rahn has an idea: Why doesn't Mitt Romney run for president? If Romney thinks Donald Trump would be such a disaster as president, why doesn't he go in as a spoiler to divide the GOP vote and ensure Trump can't win? Rahn suggests that, unlike other potential late entries, Romney has little to lose.
Trophy hunting
Nearly a year after Cecil the lion was killed by an American dentist, we look at the facts behind claims that fees paid by hunters go to help protect Africa's wildlife. Poaching remains the biggest threat to endangered species, but experts say trophy hunting is also a major risk to declining animal populations.
Dolphin retirement
Dolphins at the National Aquarium in Baltimore could help transform the way sea life is held in captivity. The aquarium plans to permanently move the mammals out of their surroundings by the end of 2020 to what is called the nation's first seaside dolphin sanctuary.
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U.S.
Newtown victim's mom pens open letter to Orlando families
Cops: Man arrested near L.A. gay pride event with guns, rigged ammo
Conn. mom berated by Target customer for breastfeeding baby
World
Belgium downplays report terrorists en route from Syria
WHO: "Low risk" of Zika spreading from Rio Olympics
Russia hit with "suspended" disqualification at Euro 2016
Politics
Tennessee lawmaker gets threats over AR-15 giveaway
Trump: Obama was "more angry at me than at the shooter"
Ahead of Clinton meeting, Sanders lays out goals to transform party
Hillary Clinton leads Trump in national poll
Business
5 of the best June deals on SUVs
Best and worst states for motorists
Why archrivals Draft Kings, FanDuel want to merge
Health
Man lives for 555 days without a heart
Way spouses fight may hold clues to future health
Science and tech
Has climate change killed off a mammal species?