The family of the AR-15 designer claims the assault-style rifle was never meant for civilian use
The family of the AR-15 designer claims the assault-style rifle was never meant for civilian use.
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CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on what's next for the Senate, after Democrats held a filibuster to push for a vote on gun control measures
CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on what's next for the Senate, after Democrats held a filibuster to push for a vote on gun control measures.
Days after the Orlando mass shooting, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy took to the Senate floor
Days after the Orlando mass shooting, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, whose constituents lost children in the Sandy Hook massacre, took to the Senate floor Wednesday in a surprise filibuster for stricter gun control legislation. Murphy joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss what he hoped to accomplish with the nearly 15-hour filibuster.
Pressure is growing on Congress to act against gun violence after the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history
Pressure is growing on Congress to act against gun violence after the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history. In Washington, Democrats showed their anger with a surprise filibuster on the Senate floor. Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, who has been working with parents of Sandy Hook shooting victims for nearly four years, spent all night trying to force a vote on two gun control measures. Nancy Cordes reports.
In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, Senate Democrats launched a filibuster Wednesday, demanding new gun control measures
In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, Senate Democrats launched a filibuster Wednesday, demanding new gun control measures. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details.
Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole spent more than 20 years investigating mass shootings
The FBI faces questions about its past checks on Orlando shooter, Omar Mateen. Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole, who spent more than 20 years investigating mass shootings including the Columbine massacre, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history.
The names of the shooting victims were released and the community is mourning the young victims of the tragedy
The names of the shooting victims were released and the community is mourning the young victims of the tragedy. CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley joins CBSN with more on the reaction.
The gunman in the Orlando massacre, Omar Mateen, was investigated by the FBI twice, in 2013 and 2014
The gunman in the Orlando massacre, Omar Mateen, was investigated by the FBI twice, in 2013 and 2014. CBS News justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on why Mateen's history with the FBI wouldn't have come up when he purchased his weapons.
"This is not something that goes away"
The busiest fully-equipped trauma center in Florida happens to be just a few blocks from Pulse nightclub. Three months ago, Orlando Regional Medical Center practiced an active-shooter mass-casualty drill. On Monday, six surgeons who saved lives spoke with Scott Pelley.
Adele has an emotional breakdown while paying tribute to the Orlando massacre victims during a show in Belgium
Adele has an emotional breakdown while paying tribute to the Orlando massacre victims during a show in Belgium. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Utah Congressman Chris Stewart joins CBSN to discuss the Orlando mass shooting and the state of national security in the United States
Utah Congressman Chris Stewart joins CBSN to discuss the Orlando mass shooting and the state of national security in the United States.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer speaks on the wounded and deceased victims of the Orlando nightclub mass shooting
Authorities have started to name the victims of the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando that left at least 50 people dead. The hospital is calling family members of victims who are being treated, as authorities work diligently to identify the wounded and deceased. Scott Pelley has more.
President Obama spoke from the White House on the largest mass shooting in American history, calling it "an attack on all of us"
President Obama spoke from the White House on the largest mass shooting in American history, calling it "an attack on all of us."
Shawn Royster, Pulse nightclub patron, describes the scene inside the club the moment chaos struck
Shawn Royster, Pulse nightclub patron, describes the scene inside the club the moment chaos struck. Royster descibes hearing, "pop pop pop" when the gunman opened fire.
Florida Governor Rick Scott discussed the mass shooting at an Orlando Florida nightclub
Florida Governor Rick Scott discussed the mass shooting at an Orlando Florida nightclub. The governor thanked the law enforcement and emergency medical services that responded and asked for prayers.
Officials have confirmed that 50 are dead and 53 people are injured after a mass shooting at a Florida night club
Officials have confirmed that 50 are dead and 53 people are injured after a mass shooting at a Florida night club. This would make it the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
A heartbroken mother who couldn't find her son after the mass shooting that took place at a Florida nightclub describes the terryifing scene
A heartbroken mother who couldn't find her son after the mass shooting that took place at a Florida nightclub describes the terryifing scene. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
Authorities have identified the gunman behind the Orlando mass shooting at Omar Mateen
Authorities have identified the gunman behind the Orlando mass shooting at Omar Mateen. Former FBI profiler Dr. Mary Ellen O'toole joins CBSN with more on whether this could have been a planned attack.
Joshua McGill, a witness to the mass shooting that took place at a gay Florida nightclub, joins CBSN with more details on the terrifying attack
Joshua McGill, a witness to the mass shooting that took place at a gay Florida nightclub, joins CBSN with more details on the terrifying attack.
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub is being investigated as a terror attack
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub is being investigated as a terror attack. Orlando is currently experiencing a blood shortage for the city's victims. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub has left at least 50 casualties. Police say the terror suspect may have had ties to Islamic terrorism
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub has left at least 50 casualties. Police say the terror suspect may have had ties to Islamic terrorism. CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate joins CBSN with the latest details.
Police say a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has resulted in at least 20 people dead, with dozens more wounded
Police say a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has resulted in at least 20 people dead, with dozens more wounded. Local law enforcement officials say the shootings could be classified as an act of domestic terrorism. Erik Sandoval of CBS affiliate WKMG has the latest.
Deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history
A look at the worst in a long line of tragic mass shootings that have scarred America
Pulse shooting survivor reacts to verdict in trial of gunman's widow
A Florida jury deliberated for just over 12 hours before acquitting the widow of the Pulse nightclub shooter
Verdict announced for Pulse nightclub gunman's widow
Prosecutors say Noor Salman knew about her husband's plans to attack an Orlando club and did nothing to stop them
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Leto denies sexual misconduct allegations
Multiple women accused performer Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary. Leto denies the allegations. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
A Massachusetts court heard disturbing 911 audio and key testimonies in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Clancy is accused of killing her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Father convicted in Apalachee High School shooting gets 15 years
Days after his son was sentenced, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, is in court for his own sentencing hearing.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing that severely injured author Salman Rushdie.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim
Nazira Haji Zada's lawyer argued that the Justice Dept. is violating her due process rights.
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
This week on "Sunday Morning": The Money Issue (Aug. 2)
This week Jane Pauley hosts "The Money Issue," our annual special broadcast dedicated to the many ways in which money underscores the way we live.
Canelo Álvarez says there's "not much left" for him to do in boxing
Professional boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson about when he'll know to walk away from the sport.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
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European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim
Nazira Haji Zada's lawyer argued that the Justice Dept. is violating her due process rights.
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
The English village of Piddington is planning a symbolic referendum to demand independence from the U.K. over plans to house people seeking asylum at a disused military barracks.
Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week.
Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
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From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with high-ranking Trump administration advisers following his talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This comes as some tech workers criticize the rapid development of AI, demanding that the government create new safety regulations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Inside the advancements in AI
CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist, told "CBS Mornings" artificial intelligence advancements are moving "way more quickly than anyone anticipated." Shumer addresses recent developments in AI and its impact on the workforce.
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.
OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Leto denies sexual misconduct allegations
Multiple women accused performer Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary. Leto denies the allegations. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
A Massachusetts court heard disturbing 911 audio and key testimonies in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Clancy is accused of killing her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Father convicted in Apalachee High School shooting gets 15 years
Days after his son was sentenced, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, is in court for his own sentencing hearing.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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White House repeats election fraud claims
The White House continues to claim that China interfered in U.S. elections, despite election experts disputing those allegations. China has denied interfering in the elections. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker has more.
Ukraine says Russia violated Polish airspace
Russia launched deadly strikes on Ukraine, killing at least eight people, including three children, officials say. Across the border in Poland, authorities are investigating an apparent Russian missile crossing into Polish airspace. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.
Netanyahu backs Trump as Iran war intensifies
The U.S. and Iran again exchanged strikes amid growing concerns that the war will expand to other parts of the Middle East. This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that the future of the Iran war is up to President Trump. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports and contributor Elliot Ackerman shares his analysis.
U.S. launches new strikes against Iran
American fighter jets launched air strikes against Iran after the attempted missile attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan. It comes after President Trump vowed to hit back and as the war in the Middle East widens. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Tax deal scrutiny unnerves Trump affiliates
Several businesses with ties to President Trump are distancing themselves from a controversial tax settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the scoop.