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At least 12 killed in holiday weekend shootings
At least a dozen people were killed and more than 100 others hurt in a series of mass shootings over the holiday weekend. A Juneteenth celebration in Illinois turned deadly Sunday when multiple people opened fire, killing one and injuring 22 more. CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar reports.
At least 12 dead in weekend shootings
Holiday weekend celebrations in several cities across the U.S. have been torn apart by gunfire. At least 12 people were killed since Friday. Elise Preston reports.
Can mandatory liability insurance for gun owners reduce violence?
The city of San Jose in California and the state of New Jersey have passed laws requiring gun owners to purchase liability insurance but have yet to be able to enforce them due to ongoing lawsuits.
6-year-old boy shoots infant sibling twice after getting hold of a gun
The 1-year-old victim was shot through his cheek and left shoulder while sitting in a baby bouncer.
The status of the AR-15 in the U.S.
According to The Washington Post, 10 of the 17 deadliest mass shootings in America involved an AR-15 style rifle. Cameron McWhirter, co-author of the upcoming book, "American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15" has more on the status of the gun in the U.S.
150 days, 263 mass shootings reported in U.S.
Tuesday is the 150th day of 2023, and so far this year there have been 263 mass shootings -- incidents with 4 or more people shot -- reported in the U.S., with 327 victims killed. Both those figures are the highest ever recorded this early in a year. Adam Brown and David Pucino joined CBS News to discuss what's behind the statistics. Brown is the vice provost for research and associate professor of psychology at the New School; Pucino is the deputy chief counsel for the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
Gun law changes since Uvalde mass shooting
The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, reignited calls for comprehensive gun control legislation. Elaine Quijano breaks down what has and hasn't changed in the year since.
Uvalde marks one year since shooting
Wednesday marked one year since 19 children and two teachers were fatally shot at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It was one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Biden on Uvalde shooting one year later
President Biden delivered remarks marking one year since the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Watch his address in this CBS News Special Report with reporting from CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe.
Obama on My Brother's Keeper initiative
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sits down with former President Barack Obama in Chicago to talk about the latest My Brother's Keeper initiative, the issue of gun violence in America and what keeps him up at night.
Texas House assault weapons bill misses deadline for floor vote
The bill had unexpectedly advanced Monday, just days after a deadly shooting over the weekend in Allen, Texas, had left eight dead.
Uvalde dad aggravated by lawmakers' inaction a year after shooting
Javier Cazares' 9-year-old daughter Jacklyn was killed with 18 other children and two teachers when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary last year.
Uvalde dad on gun control year after shooting
Nearly a year ago, a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Since the shooting, little has changed in the gun control debate. One of the victims in the attack was 9-year-old Jacklyn Cazares. Her father, Javier Cazares, joined CBS News to talk about gun control legislation in Texas.
Former Texas congressman on gun violence
The U.S. Border Patrol launched an operation in El Paso, Texas, Tuesday to apprehend migrants who have evaded law enforcement after crossing the southern border. Former Texas Republican Rep. Will Hurd speaks with Major Garrett about the upcoming expiration of the Title 42 pandemic-era border policy and the Allen, Texas, mass shooting.
Lawmakers on Texas mall shooting, debt limit
President Biden will sit down with congressional leaders about the debt ceiling Tuesday just weeks before a possible default, days after the 202nd mass shooting of the year and amid an immigration surge at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane join with the latest.
Sen. Bill Cassidy discusses gun control
Sen. Bill Cassidy joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the steps Congress can take to prevent more mass shootings.
Community mourns Texas mall shooting
The community is mourning and investigators are looking for answers after eight people were killed and others wounded in a mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas, on Saturday. Authorities are investigating whether the suspected gunman had affiliations with extremist groups. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins Anne-Marie Green with the latest.
FBI: Active shooter incidents fell in 2022
A new FBI report shows active shooter incidents decreased by 18% in 2022. Retired FBI special agent Katherine Schweit joins to break down the report's findings.
Biden says "stay tuned" on reelection bid
President Biden called the Tennessee Republican legislature's move to expel three fellow lawmakers for joining in a protest for gun control "shocking" and "undemocratic" while meeting with the "Tennessee Three," Democratic Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, in the Oval Office on Monday. As members of the press were ushered out of the room, the president said "stay tuned" when asked about running for reelection in 2024.
"Tennessee Three" to meet with Biden on guns
The lawmakers dubbed the "Tennessee Three" will meet with President Biden at the White House Monday. The conversation will focus on how to move forward with common sense gun reform. Earlier this month, Democratic Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson all faced expulsion votes by the state legislature after joining a group of protesters at the state capitol following the mass shooting at a school in Nashville. Jones and Pearson were ousted from their roles and later reinstated by local councils. Johnson survived by a single vote and joined CBS News to talk about their upcoming meeting with the president.
String of innocent mistakes lead to shootings
There has been a rash of shootings that followed small mistakes, like pulling into the wrong driveway or a ball rolling into a neighbor's yard. Mark Strassmann takes a look at how those shootings are affecting the country.
Gunmen kill 10 family members in South Africa mass shooting
Police arrested two suspects following a shootout less than 2 kilometers from the massacre, police said.
Biden to meet with "Tennessee Three" on Monday, White House says
Democratic Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson faced expulsion votes for joining protests that called for gun control on the House floor.
Second ousted Tennessee lawmaker reappointed
The second Tennessee lawmaker ousted after a gun control protest has been reappointed to his seat. Justin Pearson will join state Rep. Justin Jones in the state legislature. Mark Strassmann joins "CBS News Mornings" to share what the response to their return has been.
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Trump says U.S. will continue blockade after Iran says strait "completely open"
President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
Thomas, Alito not planning to retire from Supreme Court this year, sources say
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Cuban man dies in ICE custody in Miami after apparent suicide attempt, agency says
A 27-year-old Cuban man died in ICE custody in Miami after an apparent suicide attempt, the agency said, adding to a string of recent detainee deaths locally and nationwide.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, causes major damage; town is shut down
A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, about 47 miles west of Rockford, has caused extensive storm damage, including possibly to schools that had students inside at the time.
Spirit Airlines reached out to Trump administration for emergency bailout
Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Thomas, Alito not planning to retire from Supreme Court this year, sources say
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
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What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
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Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent faces assault charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Gallego reacts to misconduct allegations
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Watch Pope Leo's visit to Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon on his tour of Africa. He garnered a crowd of around 120,000 people for mass in Douala. He also spoke with students and faculty at the Catholic University of Central Africa and attended a Catholic hospital. The visit came amid his ongoing feud with President Trump.
Pope Leo visits Africa during Trump clash
Pope Leo was in Angola on Friday for the third leg of his tour of Africa after he held a mass in Cameroon in front of roughly 120,000 people. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports and Michelle Boorstein, a religion reporter at the Washington Post, has more.
Why might China seek involvement in Iran war?
U.S. officials tell CBS News that days after the war with Iran started, U.S. intelligence detected that China was weighing whether to supply Iran with advanced radar technology. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Democratic, GOP strategists on Strait of Hormuz
President Trump and Iran proclaimed on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is open. Political strategists Hannah Muldavin and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Boy's birthday party shows lesson of love
An Idaho boy volunteered with his dad at a recreation center for people with special needs. For his birthday party, he wanted all of them there. Steve Harman goes "On the Road" with the story about Grant Mullen's wish.