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At least 4,000 acres have already gone up in flames due to the so-called "sherpa fire"; it seems like after every mass shooting, Americans mourn, but then go back to business as usual
Mina Justice had no idea the texts she woke up to early Sunday morning would be the last communication she'd have with her son, Eddie. Justice told Jamie Yuccas she's more angry than sad right now.
Law enforcement officials tell CBS News Omar Mateen was active on dating websites, and searched for both men and women. Also under investigation is Mateen's wife, who authorities say will likely face charges. Jeff Pegues has more.
Officials are investigating if the wife of the Orlando gunman helped him plan the attack. Sources say Omar Mateen's wife was texting him during the attack. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with more.
Investigators looking into the Orlando shooter have uncovered new evidence in the case. They now know that the couple texted each other during the attack, exchanging "I love you." The shooter also tried to buy body armor before the attack. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the new developments.
A gun shop owner says Orlando shooter Omar Mateen tried to buy body armor before the attack, but employees there were so concerned they called the FBI; President Obama has addressed the nation 14 times after mass shootings, most recently after the Pulse nightclub attack
Alicia Homrich, a professor of graduate studies in counseling, spoke with to CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook about ways to counsel and heal those traumatized by the attack on the Pulse nightclub.
President Obama has addressed the nation 14 times after mass shootings, most recently after the Pulse nightclub attack. He visited Orlando on Thursday, where he again comforted the survivors and families of those who didn't make it.
It appears the alligator attack that killed Lane Graves isn't the first time park visitors have encountered the predators at Disney World. One family told Mark Strassmann they alerted officials after a gator almost snatched their son in April of 2015.
A gun shop owner says Orlando shooter Omar Mateen tried to buy body armor before the attack, but employees there were so concerned they called the FBI. That and other details emerged about events leading up to the deadly rampage in the Pulse nightclub.Jeff Pegues has more.
Watch: New video has emerged from inside the bathroom of Pulse nightclub during the deadly Orlando massacre. The video shows some of the patrons trying to stay quiet as they are held hostage the night of the massacre. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
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.
Doctors may be able to help someone with a gunshot wound make a full physical recovery, but the psychological injuries are often much harder to treat. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on how Orlando is trying to heal souls.
Donald Trump made some surprising remarks Wednesday, arguing that people on the 'no fly' list be banned from purchasing guns despite receiving the endorsement from the NRA earlier this year. In a speech before supporters later in the day though, he said he would, "save your second amendment." See his full remarks.
Authorities are searching for the body of a 2-year-old boy who was snatched by an alligator in a lagoon at a Disney resort in Florida. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassman joins CBSN with the latest details on the frantic search.
Wildlife expert Jack Hanna discusses the alligator attack at a Walt Disney World resort in Florida, where a 2-year-old boy was snatched and dragged under the water of the Seven Seas Lagoon. Authorities are still searching for the toddler.
Wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin discusses the rare alligator attack at a Disney resort in Florida that left a 2-year-old missing.
CBS News' Mark Strasssman has the latest on the search for a missing 2-year-old boy who was snatched by an alligator and dragged into the lagoon at a Disney resort in Florida.
A 2-year-old boy was dragged away by an alligator Tuesday night at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Nick Wiley, executive director of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the "very surprising" attack and the search that is underway.
The London Gay Men's Chorus sang a musical tribute for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando. They were joined by thousands in London on Monday at the "We Stand with Orlando" vigil.
Demetrice Naulings and his best friend Eddie Justice were at the bar of Pulse nightclub ordering a drink when the shooting started early Sunday morning; We saw the people of Orlando express their grief for souls they never met
In his most impassioned attacks at Donald Trump yet, Obama went after Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric, saying it would not help the nation. At an even in North Carolina, Trump then fired back that the president was "more angry" at him than at the Orlando shooter. Jon Allen, a columnist for Roll Call, joins CBSN to discuss.
Omar Mateen's wife, Noor Salman, told authorities she tried to stop her husband from committing the massacre at Pulse nightclub that killed 49 people. There are also reports that Mateen may have frequented Pulse nightclub himself. CBS News homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss these new developments.
We saw the people of Orlando express their grief for souls they never met. It wasn't just support for the gay community or the Latin community. It was empathy for humanity.
Gay men and women, as well as their allies, are supporting the Orlando victims at vigils and makeshift monuments. LGBT leaders are speaking out, saying hateful and harmful rhetoric needs to end. Mireya Villarreal has more.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left "several tens of people" dead and dozens more injured.
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Plan ahead as banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Plan ahead as banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
The average cost of a conventional 30-year U.S. mortgage continues to edge down, while rates on other home loans fell to less than 5.5%.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation's judicial system.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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.
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left "several tens of people" dead and dozens more injured.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
The latest wave of sanctions targets oil traders and vessels that are helping prop up President Nicolás Maduro's regime, the Treasury Department said.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
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.
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.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
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."
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.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
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.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
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.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"CBS Mornings" looks back at favorite moments from 2025 as the new year kicks off.
Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 others are injured after a fire tore through a bar at a Swiss Alps ski resort, police say. Authorities are working to determine the cause, but do not believe it was an attack.
Hundreds of thousands of people braved the cold weather in New York City to watch the iconic ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve. Meanwhile in London, fireworks lit up the sky to welcome 2026 and there were drone displays in the United Arab Emirates.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.