Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maryland's assault weapons ban
In declining to take up the case, the Supreme Court leaves intact a lower court decision upholding Maryland's ban on certain semiautomatic rifles.
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Democrats urge Trump to boost efforts to curb gun trafficking to Mexico
The group of House and Senate Democrats say Trump's designation of Latin American cartels as foreign terrorist organizations unlocks legal tools that will help address the flow of U.S.-made guns across the border with Mexico.
Gun violence victim memorial removed
The Trump administration has removed a memorial honoring victims of gun violence from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A spokesperson for the Justice Department said the decision to remove the memorial was not political and the administration is working on other ways to honor the victims. One of the people featured in the memorial was Alison Parker, a reporter with CBS' Roanoke, Virginia, station WDBJ. Her father Andy Parker joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his daughter and the memorial removal.
Ghost Guns | 60 Minutes Archive
From 2020, Bill Whitaker reports on untraceable firearms, called ghost guns, which are handcrafted via legally purchased gun kits. This week, a new federal regulation took effect that requires the kits to include serial numbers and mandates background checks for people who buy the kits from dealers.
Trump on FSU shooting, Fed chair
President Trump called the deadly mass shooting at Florida State University "terrible" and a "shame," but suggested he won't back new gun control measures. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump continued to lash out at Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Parkland survivor David Hogg on FSU shooting
Two people were killed after an active shooter opened fire on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee on Thursday. Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland high school shooting, joins "America Decides" with his thoughts on the incident and to discuss his newly announced multi-million dollar effort to unseat what he calls "ineffective" incumbent House Democrats.
Active shooter at Florida State University
An active shooter has been reported at Florida State University in the area of the school's student union, the school said in an alert. CBS News' Anna Schecter has an early report.
Supreme Court upholds rules for ghost guns
The Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Biden-era regulations on unregistered firearms made with at-home kits, known as ghost guns. The 2022 rule subjects ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially available firearms. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more details.
Judge shares video disassembling guns in chambers in dissent against ruling
Judge Lawrence VanDyke released the video after a California appeals court upheld a ban on high-capacity gun magazines.
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Key races on Election Day across the U.S. could affect abortion rights and gun control; King Charles delivers his first King's Speech to Parliament
Mexico fights to dam "iron river" sending guns from U.S. to cartels
While many in the U.S. have lambasted the flow of migrants and drugs from Mexico, the porous border works both ways. Mexico's government says guns from the U.S. are fueling cartel violence.
Mexico's new approach to tackling cartel violence: it's suing.
The government of Mexico says guns from the U.S. help fuel cartel violence. Now it's suing a major American gun maker and a handful of U.S. gun stores for billions in damages.
Latest news from Capitol Hill
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are juggling visits from President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his second term with a looming government funding deadline and proposals on gun control that may not even make it to the floor debate process. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Gun groups make push before November
Throughout the battleground states, gun safety advocates and pro-gun rights groups are both increasing efforts to turn out voters. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand spoke to volunteers on both sides and has the details.
Supreme Court convenes for new term
The U.S. Supreme Court is reconvening for its new session Monday. The court's docket includes cases dealing with the regulation of so-called ghost guns and the controversial concept of medical transition treatment for transgender children. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Analysis of vice presidential debate
CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson breaks down the vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
Gun measures fail to qualify for state ballots
Gun policy remains a top concern for voters ahead of Election Day according to recent CBS News polling, but it's something that will appear on only one state's ballot this year. Jennifer Mascia, senior news writer at The Trace, joins to explain why.
Data shows most school shootings are outside
It's easy to focus on building security when it comes to preventing school shootings. Still, CBS News investigators looked through decades of data and found that the majority of these deadly incidents occur outside of campus buildings. CBS News national investigative correspondent Stephen Stock explains.
Georgia school shooting investigation details
More information is coming out about the Georgia high school shooting where four people were killed and nine were injured. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Relatives, survivors of gun violence at DNC
Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia, whose son was shot and killed in 2012, joined family members and survivors of gun violence to tell their stories at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.
Where does Tim Walz stand on guns and gun control? Here's his record.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz once had an "A" rating from the NRA. Now, he has an "F." Here's what he's said about his views on gun laws.
Calls for violence spike after Trump shooting
Immediately following July's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there was a significant spike in calls for violence across online platforms. The research firm Moonshot, which tracks domestic violent extremism online, found there were more than 1,500 calls for civil war the day after the shooting — up more than 600% from a normal day. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, has the details.
Vending machines selling ammo in some states
Grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas are now offering computerized vending machines that sell ammunition. The company behind the machines, American Rounds, says it uses an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser's age. CBS News senior coordinating producer for crime and public safety Anna Schecter has more.
Gun policy debate now includes retail tracking codes in California
California law takes effect today amid partisan divide over firearms that killed more than 48,000 Americans in 2022.
Thomas dissents on domestic abuser gun case
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Friday to uphold a federal law that bans gun ownership for those subject to domestic abuse restraining orders. Justice Clarence Thomas was the lone dissenter. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford have more on the decision and Thomas' dissent.
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ICE to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
CBS News poll finds most say Iran conflict more difficult than Trump had expected
Most see conflict lasting months or years longer now; Republicans say U.S. should continue to press until it wins more concessions.
Berlin ramming attack believed to be act of Islamist extremist terror, officials say
German police have identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul B. and warned the public that he may be armed and dangerous.
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Oman-Iran talks advance on reopening Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and their respective territorial waterways have made progress, two sources told CBS News.
More than 300,000 displaced in France and Spain as wildfires rage
Forests in Spain and France have been parched by successive heatwaves since May that have brought drought to many areas.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
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.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
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Home, not alone: Helping aging seniors in rural America
Health risks associated with loneliness and social isolation are more common among the aging population of rural America. In North Dakota, the program Aging in Community aims to build connections among neighbors to help isolated rural seniors.
CBS News poll finds many changing their eating habits amid cyclospora outbreak
Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.
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ICE to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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CBS News poll finds most say Iran conflict more difficult than Trump had expected
Most see conflict lasting months or years longer now; Republicans say U.S. should continue to press until it wins more concessions.
CBS News poll finds many changing their eating habits amid cyclospora outbreak
Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.
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ICE to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
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Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.
Grandfather with pancreatic cancer beats the odds with clinical trial
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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CBS News poll finds most say Iran conflict more difficult than Trump had expected
Most see conflict lasting months or years longer now; Republicans say U.S. should continue to press until it wins more concessions.
Berlin ramming attack believed to be act of Islamist extremist terror, officials say
German police have identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul B. and warned the public that he may be armed and dangerous.
More than 300,000 displaced in France and Spain as wildfires rage
Forests in Spain and France have been parched by successive heatwaves since May that have brought drought to many areas.
Brazil denies visa requests to U.S. officials ahead of upcoming elections
Brazil's Foreign Ministry says it denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials who sought to travel to the South American nation next week.
Suspect in Berlin LGBTQ+ parade attack has ties to Islamic "circles," police say
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
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The U.S. pauses strikes against Iran, LeBron signs with the Sixers, plus SpaceX's first post-IPO flight.
Charles Wesley Godwin plays "Better That Way"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Better That Way."
Charles Wesley Godwin sings "Hallelujah High"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hallelujah High."
Charles Wesley Godwin plays "Hey There Son"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hey There Son."
Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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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.
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.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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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.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Georgia school shooting suspect pleads guilty
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
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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
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Almanac: July 26
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Love thy neighbor: Helping aging seniors in the heartland
According to the USDA, the number of counties where at least 20% of residents are over the age of 65 has nearly tripled since 2010 – and it's in those older, more rural populations where the health risks associated with loneliness and social isolation are more common. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes to North Dakota, where the program Aging in Community, aimed at building connections among neighbors, takes a grassroots approach to helping rural seniors.
The Boy Across the Street
A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Justine's Voice
After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. "We're her voice" says Justine's sister. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
83-year-old rescued near Grand Canyon
An 83-year-old Utah man was found safe, two days after he went missing on what was supposed to be a brief hike in Grand Canyon National Park.