Police: Ghost guns, 3D printers found at East Harlem day care
The discovery comes after another recent tragedy in which a toddler died and three others were sickened due to exposure to fentanyl at a Bronx day care.
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The discovery comes after another recent tragedy in which a toddler died and three others were sickened due to exposure to fentanyl at a Bronx day care.
Three people have been arrested after a ghost gun printing operation was discovered inside a home-based daycare center in New York City's Harlem neighborhood, police said Wednesday. Jericka Duncan reports.
One of the first cases to expose the pipeline of guns from the United States to Mexican cartels involved an Oklahoma man smuggling ghost gun parts across the border through Laredo, Texas.
An Oklahoma man was sentenced to 12 years for making ghost guns for a Mexican cartel — a practice that a recent government watchdog report found is all too common. CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Tuesday to allow Biden administration regulations on ghost guns to remain in effect during an ongoing legal fight over the weapons. Ghost guns are firearms without serial numbers, often sold in a kit to assemble. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
The Supreme Court has given the Biden administration a temporary green light to crack down on ghost guns -- firearms that don't have serial numbers, many of them homemade -- pausing a lower court's ruling that had blocked the administration's regulation efforts while a legal battle over the weapons continues. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
The Supreme Court suspended a lower court's decision that had blocked the Biden administration's efforts to regulate "ghost guns" while a legal battle is ongoing. Weijia Jiang reports from Washington.
The Supreme Court is allowing the Biden administration's restrictions on so-called ghost guns to stay in place while legal challenges make their way through the court system. The guns do not have serial numbers, making them harder to track when used to commit crimes. Ed O'Keefe reports.
The Supreme Court voted Tuesday to reinstate regulations on untraceable homemade weapons -- known as ghost guns -- while the legal challenges play out. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe explains more about the ruling.
The administrative stay from Justice Samuel Alito will remain in place until August 8.
In 2022, the Justice Department says nearly 30,000 ghost guns were recovered by police nationwide and more than 10,000 have already been seized this year. Ghost guns are nontraceable weapons usually manufactured privately. ATF Director Steven Dettelbach joined CBS News to discuss how his agency and the Biden administration are working to crack down on the use of the weapons by teens.
A simple conversion device can change a handgun to fire 15 rounds in under two seconds.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has released a comprehensive report tracking legally-bought firearms used in crimes, along with the prevalence of ghost guns. ATF Director Steven Dettelbach joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss his agency's efforts to crack down on gun crime.
Police submitted almost two million "crime guns" to the ATF to trace since 2017, with a quarter of those guns being used in a crime within a year of purchase, federal data shows.
The bill had been debated for years, but found renewed support following the July 4 Highland Park parade massacre last year, which left seven people dead and dozens more wounded.
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A new rule mandating serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns went into effect. But law enforcement doesn't expect the flow of the homemade weapons to be cut off. Jeff Pegues takes a look.
The new regulations take effect Wednesday.
The number of ghost guns -- firearms assembled from parts without serial numbers -- recovered by law enforcement from crime scenes has risen dramatically since 2016. New regulations go into effect August 24, but as CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock discovered, that's led to a "fire sale" of ghost gun parts.
Three people have been arrested after nearly 100 rounds were fired in a shooting in Philadelphia that left five people wounded. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports from Philadelphia and joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest on how the city is responding to its gun violence crisis.
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
The head of a Russian republic warns plans are being made to attack Mariupol, Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities. The U.S. has accused the official of human rights abuses. The White House is expected to roll out a long-anticipated rule regarding hard-to-trace “ghost guns.” And the world’s top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, won the Masters as Tiger Woods had his worst showing ever at the tournament in his first outing since a serious car wreck.
The head of a Russian republic warns plans are being made to attack Mariupol, Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities. The U.S. has accused the official of human rights abuses. The White House is expected to roll out a long-anticipated rule regarding hard-to-trace “ghost guns.” And the world’s top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, won the Masters as Tiger Woods had his worst showing ever at the tournament in his first outing since a serious car wreck.
President Biden announced that "ghost guns," homemade weapons that lack serial numbers and are difficult to trace, will now face the same regulations as other firearms. He also introduced Steve Dettelbach as his nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Watch Mr. Biden's remarks in the White House Rose Garden.
A recent CBS News poll shows that most Americans feel the economy should be the government's top priority. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager join "Red and Blue" to discuss that and other top political stories of the day.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the conflicts in Iran and Lebanon, the prospects for a peace deal, and the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Oil prices spike and the Strait of Hormuz stays paralyzed as Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal and Tehran vows to "fight whenever it is necessary."
The Moroccan military recovered the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing on May 2, the U.S. Army said.
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
After the Supreme Court ruled a Louisiana congressional map unconstitutional, Gov. Jeff Landry suspended primaries, the state is redrawing its map, and some Black voters fear losing their voice in D.C.
Europol said an international operation successfully disrupted a major drug trafficking route known as the "cocaine highway."
The sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in their travels around the Bahamas — named "Soulmate" — has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
Founded nearly a century ago, CBS Radio, featuring legends such as Edward R. Murrow, Robert Trout and Charles Osgood, created the template for broadcast journalists. But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.
Six people were found dead in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, at the Mexican border, police there said, without offering any details.
The ADL said in a statement that it "deeply mourns the loss of our longtime national director," without providing details about where and when Foxman died.
The sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in their travels around the Bahamas — named "Soulmate" — has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Sen. Mark Kelly join Margaret Brennan.
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending is "outrageous."
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Sen. Mark Kelly join Margaret Brennan.
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending is "outrageous."
The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is on boards the of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 10, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ted Lieu, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 10, 2026.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service, Iran's judiciary said.
Oil prices spike and the Strait of Hormuz stays paralyzed as Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal and Tehran vows to "fight whenever it is necessary."
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
Taiwan, one of the world's biggest diplomatic flashpoints, will be top of mind for President Xi when he meets with President Trump.
The Moroccan military recovered the body of one of two U.S. soldiers who went missing on May 2, the U.S. Army said.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Supreme Court ushers in a new era of gerrymandering; the legacy of CBS News Radio; motherless daughters; comedian Martin Short; rebuilding L.A.; remembering Ted Turner; and Martha Stewart prepares a Mother's Day breakfast.
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
In this web exclusive, correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with comedian Martin Short, star of "SCTV," "Saturday Night Live" and "Only Murders in the Building," to talk about how director Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the documentary, "Martin: Life Is Short." They also discuss applying his childhood fantasies in show business; experiencing grief and loss as a young man; his first professional job on "Godspell" with Gilda Radner; and the value of reading his own reviews. He also describes his treasured characters like Ed Grimley, Nathan Thurm and Jiminy Glick.
For more than 50 years, comedian Martin Short has been a bright spot on any stage or screen. And when you know what he has endured in his private life, his irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing. "Marty: Life Is Short," a hilarious and heartbreaking Netflix documentary, tells of the personal tragedies that Short has endured since childhood – and how he has risen above them. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Short and director Lawrence Kasdan about grief and loss being met with laughter and joy.
In her latest book, "The Martha Way," Martha Stewart shares her classic methods for cooking – the building blocks essential to every home chef.
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.
Six people were found dead in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, at the Mexican border, police there said, without offering any details.
Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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.
President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in Beijing, where Taiwan is expected to be a key issue. Sebastian Lai, the son of imprisoned pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai, told "CBS News Mornings" that his father will die in prison if he is not saved soon.
USA Gymnastics vowed to make changes after more than 150 women said they were sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar. However, years later, gymnast Finley Weldon is accusing her former coach of sexually abusing her while she was training. "They were brave and they spoke out [about Larry Nassar] so this wouldn't happen again. And it happened again," Weldon said in an exclusive interview with CBS News. Jim Axelrod has more.
One of the 17 American passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship has tested positive for the virus. They are now under quarantine in Nebraska. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Seventeen Americans from the cruise ship stricken with hantavirus have returned to the U.S. Plus, President Trump rejects Iran's latest peace proposal. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
President Trump said Sunday on social media that he thinks Iran's response to the latest peace proposal is "totally unacceptable." Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told 60 Minutes that regime change is possible in Iran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Courtney Kealy have more.