Video of Florida trooper tasing teen sparks outrage
A Florida state trooper was caught on video tasing a 16-year-old, after following him into his girlfriend's backyard because he looked suspicious, according to the trooper.
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1 killed when truck crashes into Pride parade
One man was killed and another injured when a pickup truck crashed into a Pride parade in Florida on Saturday. Police say the deadly incident was a tragic accident. Mola Lenghi reports.
Deadly storm Claudette regains strength
Parts of the southern U.S. are on high alert as deadly storm Claudette continues its destructive path. It is being blamed for more than a dozen deaths, including 10 children, nine in one crash. CBS News digital journalist Jessi Mitchell joins CBSN with the latest.
1 dead after parade participant accidentally drives into crowd
Police said the driver and both victims are members of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus.
A triathlete's mentor
It did not appear that competing in a triathlon was in the cards for 14-year-old Caleb Prewitt, of Jacksonville, Florida, who has Down Syndrome – until he met 21-year-old triathlete Chris Nikic, the first person with Down Syndrome to ever complete the grueling 140-mile Ironman competition. What Nikic did next was even more herculean: taking the young fan under his wing and planting a dream. Steve Hartman reports.
$1.2 million worth of cocaine washes up at Florida Space Force base
A wildlife manager at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was performing a sea turtle nesting survey when she spotted a small package wrapped in plastic — and then she kept finding more of them.
Disney World to let vaccinated visitors take off masks
Face masks optional for vaccinated visitors to theme park, though Disney workers won't require proof of COVID-19 shots.
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.
Florida's manatees dying at a high rate
Manatees in Florida are dying at an alarming rate this year, and scientists say the beloved water creature's habitat is being threatened by pollution like never before. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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 make it so deadly.
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
Police ID gunman in Florida supermarket shooting
Police say there were repeated red flags about the man who killed a woman and her young grandson in a Publix grocery store in Florida. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Police: Florida supermarket gunman made threats before shooting
The gunman had posted on social media that he wanted to kill people and children, police said.
Texas, Fla. battle cruise lines over vaccines
The battle over whether cruise lines can require passengers and staff to be vaccinated is intensifying. The CDC recommends 95% of all cruise passengers be vaccinated against COVID-19 when sailing from U.S. ports. However, the governors of Florida and Texas took action to prevent businesses from requiring vaccinations, and that includes cruise lines. Errol Barnett reports.
Woman, child and gunman dead in Florida supermarket shooting
Police haven't released the identities of the victims or the gunman.
Demings to challenge Rubio for Senate
Florida Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings announced her bid for U.S. Senate, and will face off against Republican Senator Marco Rubio. Demings has held her position since 2015 and is a former police chief of Orlando. Jim DeFede, an investigative reporter and host of "Facing South Florida" at CBS Miami, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest in the Sunshine State.
Val Demings launches Florida Senate bid to unseat Marco Rubio
The Florida Democrat made her Senate bid official Wednesday with a campaign announcement video.
Rainbow lights on Florida bridge turned back on
The lights were changed to blue one day after the Pride Month display began.
Supporting homeless LGBTQ youth
The number of people without homes has risen 5.5% between 2016 and 2020. Many of those who are on the streets are youth within the LGBTQ community. According to the organization True Colors United, 40% of youth experiencing homelessness are LBGTQ, despite making up only about 7% of the country's youth population. Heather Wilkie, executive director of the nonprofit Zebra Coalition, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss her organization's efforts to combat this issue.
Alligator attacks woman shielding her dog at Florida lake
Witnesses say the gator tried to get the dog but the woman protected it, slipping as she did. The gator got her in a leg. A tourniquet was needed to stop the bleeding.
Matt Gaetz under federal investigation
The Justice Department is investigating Representative Matt Gaetz after one of his former associates pleaded guilty to violating federal sex-trafficking laws. Politico national politics reporter Marc Caputo joins CBSN to discuss whether Gaetz's ex-girlfriend is cooperating with investigators, his tour with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Florida Republican's relationship with Governor Ron DeSantis.
Florida cuts mental health program for Pulse survivors
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is under fire after slashing thousands of dollars in funding for a mental health program that supports survivors and family members of victims in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting that left 49 people dead. Brandon Wolf, a survivor of the Pulse shooting and media relations manager for Equality Florida, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his take on the governor's decision. Wolf also discusses the national campaign, #HonorThemWithAction, in remembrance of the Pulse shooting victims.
Bodycam video captures deputies in shootout with children
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said the children shot at the deputies for more than half an hour Tuesday night, before the deputies returned fire.
Analyzing Florida's transgender athlete law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Tuesday banning transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams. The Republican governor says it's to protect the fairness of women's athletics, but LGBTQ advocates say the law is discriminatory. Jenny Pizer, the director of law and policy at Lambda Legal, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
Boy and girl open fire on Florida police
A 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were involved in a shootout with police Tuesday evening in Florida. The children, who were staying at a nearby juvenile facility, broke into a house and opened fire on police when they arrived. The girl was subsequently injured in the shootout. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
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What went through Bondi Beach hero's mind as he tackled a gunman?
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
1 dead after 2 helicopters crash in southern N.J.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
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Winter storm could become bomb cyclone over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Mine in South Korean to offer U.S. new source of a critical war metal
China dominates the supply of critical minerals such as tungsten, but a U.S. push for alternative sources has found one, deep inside a South Korean mountain.
"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions
Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably.
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Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
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D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
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Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash
British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed two other people.
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What went through Bondi Beach hero's mind as he tackled a gunman?
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
Body found in search for Spanish soccer coach and children in Indonesia
The family holiday in the park area turned tragic for Valencia CF Women's B coach Fernando Martín, 44, when the boat carrying him, his family, four crew members and a local guide sank.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
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French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
2025: The year's top movies
"Sunday Morning" checks out the highest-grossing films of the past year.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her 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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence?
Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice
The victim was sitting with her family under a covered porch several blocks away when she was hit by a bullet, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Dad uses cellphone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cellphone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French actress Brigitte Bardot died at age 91, her foundation said on Sunday. Here's a look back at the film icon and animal rights activist's career.
New details on D.C. pipe bomb probe
New court filings from the Justice Department reveal more details about what Brian Cole, the man accused of placing two pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021, allegedly told investigators. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Trump, Zelenskyy signal peace talk progress
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Sunday at Mar-a-Lago to work towards a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine. After the meeting, Mr. Trump said he thinks they are "closer than ever before" to an agreement, but the Donbas region remains a sticking point. Willie James Inman has the latest.
Navigating holiday gift returns
More than 70% of retailers are charging for at least one type of gift return this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Jo Ling Kent has tips for maximizing this year's gift returns.
Extended: Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Ahmed al Ahmed described the moment he tackled one of the gunmen who opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, saving countless lives. He talked about his injuries, why he did it, why he would do it again, and what message he has for people after his heroic actions.