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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We sent a CBS News producer into a gun store in Virginia, a state like Florida that does not have a waiting period for rifle sales
The Orlando nightclub shootings have re-sparked the debate over gun control. We sent a CBS News producer into a gun store in Virginia, a state like Florida that does not have a waiting period for rifle sales, to see how easily -- and fast -- one could get their hands on an assault rifle similar to the ones used in Orlando and San Bernardino attacks. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The San Bernardino shooter practiced with the AR-15 he used in the shooting at a gun range before the shooting
The San Bernardino shooter practiced with the AR-15 he used in the shooting at a gun range before the shooting. CBS News Correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN with the latest details.
The weapons used in the San Bernardino shooting were versions of a popular rifle called the AR-15 rifle
The weapons used in the San Bernardino shooting were versions of a popular rifle called the AR-15 rifle. That same gun has been used in many infamous mass shootings. Dean Reynolds reports.
Critics say any potential ban is an attack on the Second Amendment
Regulators say the so-called "green tip" rounds used with AR-15 assault rifles can penetrate bullet-proof vests, while critics say any potential ban is an attack on the Second Amendment. Mark Strassmann reports.
High Velocity, As Goes Texas, The Ride of His Life
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Lindsey Graham says he owns AR-15 for protection
"If there's a natural disaster in South Carolina where the cops can't protect my neighborhood, my house will be the last one that the gang will come to, because I can defend myself," Graham said.
Mass shootings reignite debate over gun laws
The recent deadly mass shootings in Boulder, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia have reignited the debate over gun laws. President Biden is facing mounting pressure to pursue tougher measures as the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on gun violence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to take us through the latest.
Kyle Rittenhouse released from jail after posting $2M bond
Rittenhouse, who was extradited from Illinois to Kenosha, will return to court for a preliminary hearing in December.
Facebook admits militia page mistake
A Facebook event page promoting an "armed citizens'" vigilante action in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was only taken down after Tuesday night's shooting that killed two. CEO Mark Zuckerberg Friday blamed an "operational mistake" on the part of content moderators for the mistake. Jennifer Grygiel, social media expert and assistant professor of communications at Syracuse University, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to talk about this latest example of extremism on Facebook.
Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) is giving away an AR-15 rifle to drum up support before he runs for the U.S. Senate
Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) is giving away an AR-15 rifle to drum up support before he runs for the U.S. Senate. Broun says he is giving away the rifle to fight for constitutionally protected rights. WGCL-TV's Will Frampton reports.
Democrats renew calls for gun control
Democratic presidential candidates are demanding gun law reforms following the massacres in Texas and Ohio. The details differ, but most are calling for expanded background checks, bans on military-style assault weapons and red flag laws temporarily blocking gun sales to people considered an imminent risk to themselves and others. Ed O’Keefe reports.
MoneyWatch: Colt partly suspends AR-15 production, Three Mile Island shuts down
In MoneyWatch headlines, Colt is suspending production of the AR-15 and other rifles for consumers. Meanwhile, Three Mile Island, best known for a partial nuclear meltdown in the 1970s, is shutting down for good. And a MacRumors report reveals new details about Apple's plans for tracking iPhone users
11-year-old girl brings loaded AR-15 to gun legislation hearing in Idaho
Bailey Nielsen was with her grandfather, who is supporting a proposal that would allow visitors to Idaho who can legally possess firearms to carry a concealed handgun within city limits.
Trump Jr. shows off rifle with depiction of Hillary Clinton behind bars
"Nice day at the range," the president's eldest son posted on Instagram.
Lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families vs. gunmaker set for trial
Remington made the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators at the Newtown, Connecticut, school December 14, 2012.
Sandy Hook families can sue gun maker, Supreme Court rules
Court rejects appeal from Remington Arms that argued it should be shielded by a 2005 federal law preventing most lawsuits against firearms manufacturers
Umpire apologizes after calling for civil war if Trump is impeached
"I will be buying an AR-15 tomorrow, because if you impeach MY PRESIDENT this way, YOU WILL HAVE ANOTHER CIVAL WAR!!!" he wrote, before deleting the tweet and later apolgizing
MLB umpire threatens "Cival War" if Trump is impeached
"I will be buying an AR-15 tomorrow, because if you impeach MY PRESIDENT this way, YOU WILL HAVE ANOTHER CIVAL WAR!!!" he tweeted
Retailer broke law by selling rifle in Texas attack: feds
Shooter presented a driver's license from Colorado, where the sale of the rifle would have been illegal
Colt suspends production of AR-15 rifles for civilians
CEO says consumer market for rifles is saturated, with gunmaker to focus on supplying military and law enforcement
Texas lawmaker tweets at O'Rourke: My AR-15 "is ready for you"
O'Rourke called tweet, which came during Democratic debate, a death threat, and Twitter later removed it, saying it broke site's rules on threats and violence
"The View" co-host Meghan McCain sounds off on gun control
"The View" co-host warned there could be "violence" if people's guns are taken away from them
Learning how to "Stop the Bleed"
Ballistics tests show how lethal a wound from an AR-15 style rifle can be. Now there's a campaign to teach civilians how to be first responders in mass shootings
Why do mass shooters choose the AR-15 style rifle?
Some of the worst massacres in recent memory have had something in common: the AR-15 style rifle. Scott Pelley reports on why the high-velocity rounds used in the gun makes it so deadly
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Trump again says Iran ceasefire is over, but U.S. will keep talking
Efforts are underway to get U.S.-Iran peace talks back on track after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
Parents of teen found dead on island don't believe he chose to stay behind
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
Pentagon releases new set of UFO files: "Unlike anything I had seen"
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service.
Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill aims to increase economic pressure on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine.
Hegseth frustrated with lack of adherence to grooming rules
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Man partially sucked out of plane window during flight, passenger says
A woman says she saw a fellow passenger on her Ryanair flight get his head and shoulders sucked out of a window that broke during their trip between Greece and Germany.
Apache pilots' suspensions lifted after flyby over South Carolina beach
The decision to suspend the pilots quickly led to backlash online and drew the attention of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Appeals court temporarily blocks DOJ release of Biden tapes with biographer
An appeals court blocked the Justice Department from disclosing transcripts and recordings of former President Joe Biden's discussions with his biographer for 10 days.
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Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill aims to increase economic pressure on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
Appeals court temporarily blocks DOJ release of Biden tapes with biographer
An appeals court blocked the Justice Department from disclosing transcripts and recordings of former President Joe Biden's discussions with his biographer for 10 days.
White House considering plan to add permanent fencing on Pennsylvania Ave.
In the plan under discussion, the Secret Service and the White House would be able to open and close sections of the fencing, sources said.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
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Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
Ex-Epoch Times CFO pleads guilty in $67 million money laundering scheme
The former CFO of The Epoch Times, a conservative multinational media company, interrupted jury selection at his money laundering trial to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in a $67 million fraud scheme.
EasyJet accepts takeover offer from Apollo, over Castlerock's bid
British budget airline EasyJet says it's reached an agreement in principle for a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by U.S. private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival offer from fellow American private equity investor Castlelake.
Home prices across the U.S. hit an all-time high
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
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Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill aims to increase economic pressure on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine.
Appeals court temporarily blocks DOJ release of Biden tapes with biographer
An appeals court blocked the Justice Department from disclosing transcripts and recordings of former President Joe Biden's discussions with his biographer for 10 days.
White House considering plan to add permanent fencing on Pennsylvania Ave.
In the plan under discussion, the Secret Service and the White House would be able to open and close sections of the fencing, sources said.
Hegseth frustrated with lack of adherence to grooming rules
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
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Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
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Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill aims to increase economic pressure on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine.
Man, 26, arrested after former British politician found dead in her home
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
At least 12 killed by wildfire in southern Spain
The cause of the blaze hasn't been determined, but Spain has been among the many European nations hit by severe heat waves, with temperatures peaking at almost 106 in the country's south.
Man partially sucked out of plane window during flight, passenger says
A woman says she saw a fellow passenger on her Ryanair flight get his head and shoulders sucked out of a window that broke during their trip between Greece and Germany.
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Trump again says Iran ceasefire is over, but U.S. will keep talking
Efforts are underway to get U.S.-Iran peace talks back on track after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
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Sean Evans on Netflix "Hot Ones" spinoff
"Hot Ones," hosted by Sean Evans, has become one of the hottest series on YouTube. He talks to Vladimir Duthiers about his celebrity-filled show, his new Netflix spinoff, "Hot Ones: Extra Heat," and who he wants to interview next.
Meg Cabot on new "The Princess Diaries" book
Author Meg Cabot returns to Genovia to reinterpret "The Princess Diaries" in her new graphic novel, "The Princess Diaries: The Graphic Novel." Cabot tells "CBS Mornings" that she's excited to revisit the characters from the original films and "introduce them to a new generation."
Book excerpt: "Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000" by Barry Walters
Barry Walters, a writer for such publications as Rolling Stone and Spin, explores how LGBTQ songwriters, musicians, execs and fans reshaped pop culture in the late 20th century, as queer messages in music became less coded.
Director of "Aces," breaks down docuseries
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Jon Batiste performs "Georgia On My Mind"
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
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AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
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.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
Deepfake vulnerabilities in Meta's new AI tool
Meta has launched a new AI-imaging tool called Muse that could make public Instagram users vulnerable to deepfakes. Muse allows other Instagram users to use photos from public accounts to make AI images without explicit approval or knowledge. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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Man, 26, arrested after former British politician found dead in her home
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
Records: Alibaba sold dangerous drugs in U.S.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren't pursued.
Video before ICE kills Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
New video appears to show the moments before U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
The parents of Nolan Wells, the missing 18-year-old who was found dead on an island off Mississippi, said they don't believe their son volunteered to stay on the island by himself. Christine and Elmore Wonsley and their lawyer, Ben Crump, spoke about the case on "CBS Mornings."
New info in case of missing woman in Bahamas
Coast Guard investigators are looking into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, 55, who went missing in the Bahamas. While Hooker's husband claims she fell from a dinghy, a source close to the family tells CBS News that Hooker may have returned to the couple's sailboat before she vanished. Cristian Benavides reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Trump won't sign housing bill over SAVE Act
President Trump announced on social media Friday that he is withholding his signature on a bipartisan housing affordability bill "in protest" because his SAVE America Act has yet to pass the Senate. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports from Washington, D.C.
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
Records: Alibaba sold dangerous drugs in U.S.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren't pursued.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Platner replacement deadline approaching
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner announced his withdrawal from the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins following multiple sexual assault allegations, but he's waiting until the last minute to formalize his exit as Democrats face an imminent deadline to replace him. Zak Hudak reports.