YouTuber says he warned FBI of suspect
Mississippi man Ben Bennight tells CBS News' Jeff Pegues that he warned the FBI last September about a troubling YouTube comment allegedly posted by Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz.
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Superintendent on deadly Fla. school shooting
Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that left at least 17 dead. He also talks about how the gunman got on campus and what he's focusing on in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Florida shooting: Was school prepared?
The deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida, is raising new questions about whether school and government officials are doing enough to keep students safe. Thirty-three states, including Florida, require every school or school district to have a comprehensive safety or emergency plan. Adriana Diaz reports.
Math teacher on Florida school shooting
Jim Gard, a math teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, locked himself and several other students inside his classroom during Wednesday's rampage. Jeff Glor asked him about the moment the shooting began.
Should we rethink homeland security?
Fran Townsend, CBS News senior national security analyst and former homeland security and counterterrorism adviser for President George W. Bush, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and the gun control debate.
Florida school shooting suspect's past
Friends and students describe suspected gunman Nikolas Cruz as a troubled, violent teenager before he was kicked out of Stoneman Douglas High School. One student who knew him says he had threatened other students. Jericka Duncan reports.
Students describe Florida school shooting
State flags in Florida are at half-staff to honor victims of the Parkland school shooting. One student said she and her classmates witnessed their teacher get shot at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Suspected Florida school shooter charged
Warning: Some of the footage you are about to see is graphic. Police say a former student killed at least 17 people and wounded more than a dozen others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Jeff Glor reports from the scene.
Sen. Bill Nelson on school shooting
"At some point, the American people are going to say 'enough is enough,'" Florida Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson told CBS Miami. Watch the full interview here.
Fla. officials update on school shooting
"This evening, our school district in is a state of grief, sorrow," said Broward County School Superintendent Robert Runcie. Runcie, along with Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and Fla. Gov. Rick Scott gave an update on the deadly school shooting.
Teacher describes school shooting
Jim Gard, a teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, said he was in math class with his students when the fire alarm went off and started to evacuate before they heard a Code Red -- and then gunshots. He spoke to CBS Miami while he was still inside the building.
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At least 17 dead in Florida high school shooting; House Committee investigating Porter scandal
Florida shooting witness
Areeb Siddiqi, a senior at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, who witnessed the attack that left 17 people killed. He joined us to describe what he saw.
Sheriff: "Unbelievably catastrophic day"
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel called the Florida school shooting on Wednesday an "unbelievably catastrophic day." Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Florida school shooting
What started out as an ordinary day at a south Florida high school ended in gunfire and death in Parkland, Florida - about 20 miles northwest of Fort Lauderdale at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attended by about three thousand students. The Broward County sheriff reports multiple deaths. The exact number is not known yet. At least 14 victims were taken to the hospital and a suspect was taken into custody a few miles from the scene. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Sheriff: At least 17 dead at school
Suspect Nikolas Cruz, 19, is in custody after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left at least 17 people dead. Broward County Sheriff Steve Israel gave an update on the investigation.
Florida shooting witness
Nick Hayman is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people were killed in a deadly shooting. Heyman knows the suspect, 19-year-old former student Nikolas Cruz. He spoke to us over the phone.
Florida suspect
The suspect in the deadly shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, has been identified as 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, a former student. Police took Cruz into custody and are beginning to look into his background. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
School shootings becoming more common
Wednesday’s attack in south Florida is the type of tragedy we have seen too many times before. So far in 2018, there have already been 18 school shootings. There were seven by February in 2017, and since 2013, the number of school shootings has steadily risen. Don Dahler reports.
Airboat deaths prompt regulation scrutiny
Florida lawmakers are taking a close look at the state's airboat industry following the death of a college graduate. They are considering legislation to tighten regulations for the popular tourist industry. A lawmaker backing the Florida House bill says there have been seven airboat-related deaths and 102 serious injuries in the last three years. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Cops: Killer causes I-95 chaos
A man killed a woman and drove the wrong way Wednesday on I-95 in Florida, causing multiple crashes before he was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies. Witnesses describe the chaotic scene to WPEC-TV's Paul Meuller.
I-95 chaos after killing
Police say a man shot a woman Wednesday in a Florida parking lot, took her in his car and drove the wrong way on I-95, causing three crashes before he was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies.
Elon Musk on successful Falcon Heavy launch
The SpaceX founder and CEO held a press conference hours after the Falcon Heavy successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday. Watch his remarks here.
What's next for SpaceX & space travel?
CBS News' space consultant Bill Harwood gives insight into the future of space travel after Tuesday's successful launch of the massive SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the world's most powerful rocket, thundered to life Tuesday and shot away from Florida on the power of 27 engines and nearly 5 million pounds of thrust, kicking off a spectacular maiden flight to send founder Elon Musk's cherry red Tesla Roadster on a "just for fun" journey beyond the orbit of Mars.
North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
Hours after the president said he expects to hold new talks with Kim Jong Un, South Korea and Japan said several short-range missiles were launched by the North.
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Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
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He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him.
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
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Tulsi Gabbard shares story of husband's cancer diagnosis: "It was tough"
In a new video shared first with CBS News, Tulsi Gabbard said doctors discovered the cancer, a sacral chordoma, a rare tumor, after her husband, Abraham Williams, experienced back pain.
U.S. designates American citizen held by China as wrongfully detained
Min Zin is the second American academic to be designated as wrongfully detained in recent months.
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to U.K.
The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.
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Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
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DNC narrows 2028 convention finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
Member of online extremist network "764" gets record 77 years in prison
A member of the online extremist network "764," which targets children and minors online, received a record 77-year federal prison sentence on Wednesday.
U.S. designates American citizen held by China as wrongfully detained
Min Zin is the second American academic to be designated as wrongfully detained in recent months.
AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
Pilot killed as plane collides with police helicopter at airport, officials say
One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane collided with a state police helicopter on the ground in central Pennsylvania, authorities said.
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AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
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Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.
Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs
The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.
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DNC narrows 2028 convention finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
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Tulsi Gabbard shares story of husband's cancer diagnosis: "It was tough"
In a new video shared first with CBS News, Tulsi Gabbard said doctors discovered the cancer, a sacral chordoma, a rare tumor, after her husband, Abraham Williams, experienced back pain.
U.S. designates American citizen held by China as wrongfully detained
Min Zin is the second American academic to be designated as wrongfully detained in recent months.
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Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
ICE, Iran quietly worked together on deporting Iranians to Iran, emails show
U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between them despite tensions mounting at the time.
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How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
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Fishermen missing for 5 days found alive floating on cooler in Pacific
A video shared by Mexican officials shows the fishermen inside a blue cooler as the container bobs on ocean waves.
American student says she was raped in Vietnam, pressured to drop case
An American student says she was raped during a group holiday in Vietnam, then pressured to drop the case against a wealthy suspect.
Famed century-old ship "Sava's Titanic" emerges amid drought in Europe
The boat was carrying wounded fighters when it hit a German mine in late April 1945, experts say.
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Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
Hours after Trump said he expects to hold new talks with Kim Jong Un, South Korea and Japan said several short-range missiles were launched by the North.
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"Recess Therapy" host on embracing kid behavior
Julian Shapiro-Barnum is known for his conversations with kids on his series "Recess Therapy." He tells "CBS Mornings" why he thinks adults need to act more childish and embrace some behaviors of children.
Isla Fisher talks "Spa Weekend"
Isla Fisher gives an inside look at the new film, "Spa Weekend," how it highlights the importance of female friendships and how the star-studded cast connected.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
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Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
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Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
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AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students
Students nationwide are grappling with a new reality -- AI-generated pornography, sometimes featuring themselves or someone they know. CBS News found more than a dozen AI "nudify" apps easily accessible in app stores, some without age restrictions. Jo Ling Kent has more.
AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
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.
AI companies buying up books: 404 Media
Some used and independent bookstores have reported unexpectedly large book orders and suspect that the books are being scanned to train AI models and then destroyed. As part of a new investigative report, 404 Media put a tracking device in a book to see where it'd end up. Emanuel Maiberg, a journalist and co-founder at 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss.
Former Meta engineer testifies in fed trial
Wendy Sheehan Donnell, editor-in-chief of PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss the latest in the tech world as a former Meta engineer takes the stand in the company's landmark federal trial for allegedly causing children to become addicted to its products.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students
Students nationwide are grappling with a new reality -- AI-generated pornography, sometimes featuring themselves or someone they know. CBS News found more than a dozen AI "nudify" apps easily accessible in app stores, some without age restrictions. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Member of online extremist network "764" gets record 77 years in prison
A member of the online extremist network "764," which targets children and minors online, received a record 77-year federal prison sentence on Wednesday.
Psychologist takes the stand in Clancy trial
A psychologist who saw Lindsay Clancy took the stand in her Massachusetts murder trial, providing a vital take on her condition after she allegedly killed her three children. CBS News' Rebba Roiphe has more.
American student says she was raped in Vietnam, pressured to drop case
An American student says she was raped during a group holiday in Vietnam, then pressured to drop the case against a wealthy suspect.
Woman missing after husband found dead
Police in Massachusetts are looking for Karen Solomon, a woman whose husband was found dead at their home. Police have said she is "presumed to be armed and dangerous." CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
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Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
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National Military Monument honors veterans
For America's 250th birthday, USAA unveiled The National Military Monument in Washington, D.C., a living tribute to the more than 41 million veterans who have served the U.S. USAA Senior Vice President Rob Braggs shares that the monument will stay open through Nov. 12. Visit usaa.com/monument250 for more information. (Sponsored by USAA)
Doctor explains promising melanoma vaccine
Drug manufacturers Moderna and Merck say a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine plus a drug called Keytruda reduced the return and spread of melanoma in high-risk patients. Dr. Jon LaPook and trial researcher Dr. Janice Mehnert have more information.
Saudi Arabia's investment public fund shrinks
Saudi Arabia's public investment fund assets shrank by $10 billion, a concerning data point in the U.S. Kelsey Warmer, a reporter for Semafor Gulf, joins with more details.
Flooding debris in Indiana, more rainfall
Flooding conditions continue to batter parts of Indiana that keep taking on rain. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.