Childhood friend of the suspected Orlando mass shooting gunman is speaking out
Childhood friend of the suspected Orlando mass shooting gunman is speaking out. CBSN's Josh Elliott sat down with the friend of Omar Mateen.
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While opening for the 70th Annual Tony Awards, James Corden dedicated the show to all the victims impacted by the shooting in Orlando early Sunday morning
While opening for the 70th Annual Tony Awards, James Corden dedicated the show to all the victims impacted by the shooting in Orlando early Sunday morning. Vladimir Duthiers and Elaine Quijano have more.
Speaking from her home in Boulder, Colorado, the ex-wife of Omar Mateen, the suspected gunman in the deadly Orlando mass shooting, said that Mateen wanted to be a police officer and had a license for a gun in Florida
Speaking from her home in Boulder, Colorado, the ex-wife of Omar Mateen, the suspected gunman in the deadly Orlando mass shooting, said that Mateen wanted to be a police officer and had a license for a gun in Florida. Vladimir Duthiers and Elaine Quijano have more.
Former FBI assistant director Ron Hosko joins CBSN to discuss Omar Mateen's possible motive in the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando
Former FBI assistant director Ron Hosko joins CBSN to discuss Omar Mateen's possible motive in the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
Family and friends of those injured in the Orlando mass shooting are waiting to hear updates on their loved ones
Family and friends of those injured in the Orlando mass shooting are waiting to hear updates on their loved ones. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN from outside the Orlando Regional Medical Center with more on the victims.
Openly gay Congressman Sean Maloney joins CBSN with reaction to the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Openly gay Congressman Sean Maloney joins CBSN with reaction to the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
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Roughly 300 people were trapped inside an Orlando nightclub as a mass shooting unfolded; still shaken by the events, an eyewitness talks with Scott Pelley about the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub
President Obama reacted to the mass shooting in Orlando at a nightclub, and condemned the shooting as an "act of terror and hatred."
President Obama reacted to the mass shooting in Orlando at a nightclub, and condemned the shooting as an "act of terror and hatred." CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more reaction from the 2016 presidential candidates.
CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate joins CBSN to discuss how the United States could prevent another domestic terror attack similar to the mass shooting in Orlando.
CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate joins CBSN to discuss how the United States could prevent another domestic terror attack similar to the mass shooting in Orlando.
CBS News correspondent Mark Strassman has the latest details on the victims of a mass shooting that took place at a gay nightclub in Orlando
CBS News correspondent Mark Strassman has the latest details on the victims of a mass shooting that took place at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
Omar Mateen, the suspected gunman in the deadly Orlando mass shooting, pledged his allegiance to ISIS before killing 50 people in an Orlando nightclub
Omar Mateen, the suspected gunman in the deadly Orlando mass shooting, pledged his allegiance to ISIS before killing 50 people in an Orlando nightclub. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest details.
Officials are trying to find more information about the gunman, Omar Mateen, who killed 50 and injured 53 in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida
Officials are trying to find more information about the gunman, Omar Mateen, who killed 50 and injured 53 in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida. Former FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole joins CBSN with more on the gunman.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio discusses the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub
Florida Senator Marco Rubio discusses the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub, and what federal authorities told him about the suspected shooter. Scott Pelley has more.
We are just beginning to learn the names of the 50 dead in Orlando mass shooting
Still shaken by the events, an eyewitness talks with Scott Pelley about the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub.
So many wanted to donate blood for the victims of the Orlando mass shooting that local donors had to turn people away
Nearly 3,500 people lined up after the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub to donate blood to the victims. David Begnaud 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.
Survivors and witnesses share their stories of the mass shooting
Roughly 300 people were trapped inside an Orlando nightclub as a mass shooting unfolded. Many victims were trampled as there was no clear exit out of the club once the gunman started opening fire. Mark Strassmann has more.
The worst mass shooting in U.S. history immediately reignited heated political debates over terrorism and gun control
President Obama spoke from the White House on the largest mass shooting in American history, calling it "an attack on all of us." Donald Trump criticized both President Obama and Hillary Clinton for not linking the attack to Islamic extremism. Julianna Goldman has more.
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.
Families and friends of victims in the Orlando massacre are waiting for updates on their loved ones
Family members and friends are waiting to hear if their loved ones are being treated in the hospital or if they are deceased after a mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub. Officials are updating a list of the deceased online, and say as next of kin are notified the list will grow. David Begnaud has more.
Omar Mateen, the suspected gunman in the Orlando nightclub mass shooting, had been under investigation twice by the FBI
Omar Mateen, the suspected gunman in the Orlando nightclub mass shooting, had been under investigation twice by the FBI. Mateen was investigated in 2013 for making remarks to coworkers about terrorist ties and again in 2014 for having suggested ties to the first known American suicide bomber in Syria. Jeff Pegues has more.
New York native Omar Mateen has been identified as the gunman behind the horrific Florida nightclub shooting that left 50 dead
New York native Omar Mateen has been identified as the gunman behind the horrific Florida nightclub shooting that left 50 dead. Former ATF agent Matt Horace joins CBSN to discuss how Mateen got possession of heavy firearms, and what authorities are doing to monitor gun use in the U.S.
The suspected shooter in the Orlando massacre called 911 and pledged allegiance to ISIS
The suspected shooter in the Orlando massacre called 911 and pledged allegiance to ISIS. Juan Zarate, CBS news national security analyst, joins CBSN with more details.
The mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida has left 50 dead and 53 injured
The mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida has left 50 dead and 53 injured. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN from outside the Orlando Regional Medical Center with the latest details on the victims
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was joined by local and federal law enforcement officials to address concerns about safety at Gay pride events
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was joined by local and federal law enforcement officials to address concerns about safety at Gay pride events. The mayor attemped to calm fears as he addressed the crowd saying "we are safe, we are protected, our law enforcement officials are here."
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Who will run the Federal Reserve if the Senate doesn't confirm Trump's pick?
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
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Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
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Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members
Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.
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Iran balks at Trump's threats as his deadline for a deal approaches
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D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Details on charges against d4vd in teen's death
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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO
Tim Cook, who has been with Apple for nearly three decades and has served as the company's CEO for 15 years, will step down in September and stay on as chairman. The tech giant announced Monday who will replace Cook. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO
After 15 years, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO. Starting in September, Cook will be the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors. New York Times technology correspondent Mike Isaac joins CBS News to discuss.
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How internet culture is morphing our identities
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Using the ocean to power data centers
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D4vd charged with murder, pleads not guilty
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