The Florida gun shop owner who sold weapons to Omar Mateen says the Orlando shooter purchased them legally
The Florida gun shop owner who sold weapons to Omar Mateen says the Orlando shooter purchased them legally.
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Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole spent more than 20 years investigating mass shootings
The FBI faces questions about its past checks on Orlando shooter, Omar Mateen. Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole, who spent more than 20 years investigating mass shootings including the Columbine massacre, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history.
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins "CBS This Morning"
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the investigation into Sunday's Orlando massacre that killed 49 people and injured 53 others. It was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
Imran Yousuf's military training and quick thinking may have prevented a much bigger tragedy
We have new details of heroism among the survivors of the Orlando attack. People who escaped Pulse nightclub Sunday morning and helped carry victims to safety are sharing their experiences. Mark Strassmann spoke with Imran Yousuf, whose Marine training and quick thinking may have prevented a much bigger tragedy.
Family members and former friends are painting very different pictures of the gunman, whose persona largely remains a mystery
Investigators searched a home Monday belonging to the Orlando gunman's father. They also searched Omar Mateen's car just a few miles away. Family members and former friends are painting very different pictures of the gunman, whose persona largely remains a mystery. David Begnaud reports from Fort Pierce, Florida.
Across the nation and around the globe, people are mourning the 49 victims slaughtered in an attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando
Across the nation and around the globe, people are mourning the 49 victims slaughtered in an attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando. The people of Orlando came together to honor the victims of their community. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
The Eiffel Tower lit up Monday night in support of the victims of the massacre in Orlando.
The Eiffel Tower lit up Monday night in support of the victims of the massacre in Orlando.
An attempt to hold a moment of silence on Capitol Hill took a turn when Democratic legislators shouted down Speaker Paul Ryan
An attempt to hold a moment of silence on Capitol Hill took a turn when Democratic legislators shouted down Speaker Paul Ryan. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on the controversial moment.
After the shooting in Orlando, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are trading attacks over policies on national security, immigration and gun control
After the shooting in Orlando, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are trading attacks over policies on national security, immigration and gun control. Trump is also barring the Washington Post from his campaign events. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest.
Officials are investigating the motive behind the mass shooting in Orlando that killed 49 people and injured dozens
Officials are investigating the motive behind the mass shooting in Orlando that killed 49 people and injured dozens. Brendan Koerner, contributing editor for Wired magazine, joins CBSN with more with how ISIS may outsource its terror.
A surviving witness from the Pulse nightclub attack the club as a "second home" and "a family."
A surviving witness from the Pulse nightclub attack the club as a "second home" and "a family." CBSN anchor Josh Elliott joins Elaine Quijano with more on the survivor's story and what the club meant to him and the community.
Police held out for three hours before SWAT teams breached the Pulse nightclub in Orlando
Police held out for three hours before SWAT teams breached the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Former FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko joins CBSN with more on their response.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the June 13, 2016 edition
On Monday, we learned more about what our country lost over the weekend when a gunman murdered 49 people at a gay nightclub; there has been an outpouring of sympathy in cities all over the world for the victims of Orlando's mass shooting
The names of the shooting victims were released and the community is mourning the young victims of the tragedy
The names of the shooting victims were released and the community is mourning the young victims of the tragedy. CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley joins CBSN with more on the reaction.
The gunman in the Orlando massacre, Omar Mateen, was investigated by the FBI twice, in 2013 and 2014
The gunman in the Orlando massacre, Omar Mateen, was investigated by the FBI twice, in 2013 and 2014. CBS News justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on why Mateen's history with the FBI wouldn't have come up when he purchased his weapons.
There has been an outpouring of sympathy in cities all over the world for the victims of Orlando's mass shooting
There has been an outpouring of sympathy in cities all over the world for the victims of Orlando's mass shooting. From Brazil to Australia to Great Britain, the international community is sending their support. Scott Pelley reports.
With just 220 days left in office, aides say President Obama is intensely frustrated that he is unable to stop a toxic mix of extremism and easy gun access -- despite more than 14 public appeals to Congress
With just 220 days left in office, aides say President Obama is intensely frustrated that he is unable to stop a toxic mix of extremism and easy gun access -- despite more than 14 public appeals to Congress. Margaret Brennan reports.
"This is not something that goes away"
The busiest fully-equipped trauma center in Florida happens to be just a few blocks from Pulse nightclub. Three months ago, Orlando Regional Medical Center practiced an active-shooter mass-casualty drill. On Monday, six surgeons who saved lives spoke with Scott Pelley.
One tragedy, two very different political takes
Speaking in New Hampshire on Monday, Donald Trump argued the nation's very survival hinges on banning Muslim immigrants. But in Cleveland, Hillary Clinton said scapegoating one religion makes America less safe. Nancy Cordes has more on their clashing viewpoints.
When Omar Mateen opened fire with his military style assault rifle at Pulse nightclub, there was a man at the club who recognized the sound
When Omar Mateen opened fire with his military style assault rifle at Pulse nightclub, there was a man at the club who recognized the sound. Mark Strassmann found a war veteran who saved dozens lives.
Forty-nine victims were killed and the suspect was left dead when law enforcement finally ended a three-hour standoff at Pulse nightclub
Forty-nine victims were killed and the suspect was left dead when law enforcement finally ended a three-hour standoff at Pulse nightclub. Orlando police chief John Mina told Scott Pelley what we didn't know about the assault, and the police counter attack against the killer Omar Mateen.
Investigators discovered that somebody may have broken into the Orlando shooter's home Monday after authorities had searched the place
Investigators discovered that somebody may have broken into the Orlando shooter's home Monday after authorities had searched the place. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud was outside the home of Orlando gunman Omar Mateen when police arrived to look into a possible burglary.
Adele has an emotional breakdown while paying tribute to the Orlando massacre victims during a show in Belgium
Adele has an emotional breakdown while paying tribute to the Orlando massacre victims during a show in Belgium. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Donald Trump took the podium in Manchester, NH, on Monday to unleash a diatribe against Hillary Clinton and President Obama while talking about Sunday's attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando
Donald Trump took the podium in Manchester, NH, on Monday to unleash a diatribe against Hillary Clinton and President Obama while talking about Sunday's attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando. Trump said the U.S. immigration system enabled the attack. See his full speech.
Speaking in Cleveland Monday, Hillary Clinton said the shooting early Sunday morning in Orlando was "mind-numbingly familiar."
Speaking in Cleveland Monday, Hillary Clinton said the shooting early Sunday morning in Orlando was "mind-numbingly familiar." Clinton honored the victims and the first responders over the course of her speech. See her full remarks.
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Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
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U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
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Father convicted in Apalachee High School shooting gets 15 years
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Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
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Lindsay Clancy jury hears from first responders from day 3 kids died
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U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
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Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
This week on "Sunday Morning": The Money Issue (Aug. 2)
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Canelo Álvarez says there's "not much left" for him to do in boxing
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Montana man, impaled by trekking pole, hikes out of mountains to get help
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European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
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Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
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Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
The English village of Piddington is planning a symbolic referendum to demand independence from the U.K. over plans to house people seeking asylum at a disused military barracks.
Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week.
Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
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From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
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Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with high-ranking Trump administration advisers following his talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This comes as some tech workers criticize the rapid development of AI, demanding that the government create new safety regulations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Inside the advancements in AI
CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist, told "CBS Mornings" artificial intelligence advancements are moving "way more quickly than anyone anticipated." Shumer addresses recent developments in AI and its impact on the workforce.
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.
OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Leto denies sexual misconduct allegations
Multiple women accused performer Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary. Leto denies the allegations. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
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A Massachusetts court heard disturbing 911 audio and key testimonies in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Clancy is accused of killing her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Father convicted in Apalachee High School shooting gets 15 years
Days after his son was sentenced, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, is in court for his own sentencing hearing.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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