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.
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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.
911 calls released in Louisville shooting
Several 911 calls from the shooting at a Louisville bank that killed five and left eight injured were released Wednesday. In one, a woman watched remotely on a video call as the gunman opened fire on a board meeting at the bank. Another was made by the shooter’s own mother. Roxana Saberi has the latest.
Tenn. State Rep. Justin Pearson reinstated
County officials in Memphis voted unanimously on Wednesday to reappoint Justin Pearson to the Tennessee House of Representatives, less than a week after the legislature voted to expel him and another Black Democratic lawmaker for participating in a protest against gun violence. See the live reaction to the reinstatement.
Louisville shooting investigation underway
Monday's deadly shooting in Louisville adds to the devastating statistics about violence in the nation. According to Gun Violence Archive, an independent research and data collection organization, this attack was the 146th mass shooting of the year. The group defines a mass shooting as an incident where four or more victims are shot or killed, not including the shooter. Roxana Saberi has more on this day of terror in Kentucky.
Tennessee lawmaker reinstated after expulsion
The Nashville City Council has voted unanimously to reinstate one of the Tennessee state representatives expelled last week for joining a protest against gun violence. Justin Jones will serve as interim representative, and will have to run in a special election to keep the seat for the rest of the term. Mark Strassmann has the latest from Nashville.
Many U.S. families affected by gun violence
A new survey found that one in five American adults have had a family member who was killed by a gun. Some 21% of American adults also reported being personally threatened with a gun. Nikki Battiste reports.
Ousted Tennessee lawmaker reinstated
Justin Jones, who was expelled from the Tennessee House last week after participating in a protest demanding gun control, was reinstated on Monday. A similar vote will be held Wednesday for expelled Rep. Justin Pearson. Mark Strassmann has more on the ongoing fight in Tennessee.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher indicted
The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher has been indicted. She faces charges including child endangerment and recklessly leaving a loaded firearm.
Gun violence casts shadow over holiday weekend
As three major holidays overlap this weekend, Americans are still grappling with the aftermath of the Nashville school shooting and several other mass shootings this year. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
GOP lawmakers in Tennessee vote to expel one of three Democrats over shooting protest
Lawmakers voted to expel two young Black representatives, but the motion to expel a White legislator failed by one vote.
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2 Tennessee lawmakers expelled
Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Thursday expelled two Tennessee House Democrats who had taken part in a protest on the House floor demanding gun legislation in the wake of the Nashville school shooting which left six people dead. A vote to expel a third lawmaker failed. Mark Strassman reports.
3 Tennessee House Dems facing expulsion
Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee House on Thursday were seeking to expel three Democratic members who had participated in protests inside the state Capitol demanding gun law reforms following last week's Nashville school massacre which left six people dead. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discussed the ongoing situation.
GOP majority could boot 3 Dems from Tennessee house over shooting protest
Democrats all the way up to the White House accuse the Tennessee Republicans of focusing on political retribution over efforts to keep children safe.
Gun violence in the U.S. is becoming more fatal, new research reveals
Nearly 49,000 people died from gun violence in the U.S. in 2021, according to the CDC.
State lawmakers face expulsion after protest
Three Democratic lawmakers in the Tennessee House could face expulsion after their involvement in a gun violence on the House floor protest in the wake of the Nashville school shooting. One of the lawmakers, Rep. Justin Jones, joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the situation, what may come next and what he'd like to see Tennessee legislators do about gun violence in the state.
Officers who responded to Nashville shooting speak
Several officers who responded to last week's shooting at a Nashville school, in which six people were killed, spoke out Tuesday about what they saw and experienced on that day. Janet Shamlian has more.
Nashville surgeon recalls waiting for victims
After the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Dr. Jay Wellons fielded countless emails from his peers around the country expressing the hopelessness and frustration of "waiting and waiting" for victims of school shootings who never make it to the hospital. Now, less than a year later, Vanderbilt's chief of pediatric neurosurgery reflects on what it was like to be the one "waiting and waiting" and never get the chance to try to save those kids.
Tennessee House GOP members move to oust 3 Democrats after gun protest
Resolutions have been filed against three representatives after they led chants from the House floor last Thursday.
4/2: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," former President Trump awaits formal charges in New York, plus we talk to Sen. Chris Murphy on Washington's impasse on gun control.
Murphy on assault weapons ban
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who has been on the forefront of gun control legislation in the Senate, said "there are not the votes" for an assault weapons ban. But he tells "Face the Nation" what some of the possible steps forward could be.
Murphy says "there are not the votes" to pass an assault weapons ban
The Democratic congressman discussed potential ways forward to reduce gun violence, in lieu of a full ban, on "Face the Nation."
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 2
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," former President Trump awaits formal charges in New York, plus we talk to Sen. Chris Murphy on Washington's impasse on gun control.
Nashville joins cities famous for gun violence
Three children and three adults were killed last week at a shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville — the latest city to be associated with gun violence. Mark Strassmann reports from the grieving city.
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U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
ICE wasted millions in rapid push to expand detention capacity, watchdog finds
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, the Government Accountability Office found.
Trump welcomes China's Xi for state dinner at White House
President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping as the world's two most powerful countries grapple with a rivalry over advanced AI.
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Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.
Investigation
Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran.
30 partially clothed men found in frat basement in alleged hazing incident
Two 20-year-olds have been arrested and charged with hazing and disorderly conduct in relation to the incident.
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
Hurricane Nolo could cause "catastrophic" flooding in Hawaii, forecasters warn
A hurricane watch is in effect for Hawaii County due to the storm, which could dump up to 3 feet of rain on Hawaii's Big Island.
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Trump to headline "Golden Age" event with top officials, tech executives
President Trump is slated to speak on Tuesday in Washington at an event that features Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and others, according to invitation materials reviewed by CBS News.
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30 partially clothed men found in frat basement in alleged hazing incident
Two 20-year-olds have been arrested and charged with hazing and disorderly conduct in relation to the incident.
Duckworth slams Trump's "foolhardy plan" to make triumphal arch a military complex
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois is demanding the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration reject President Trump's call to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex."
ICE wasted millions in rapid push to expand detention capacity, watchdog finds
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Abraham Accords countries hold first official meeting since Oct. 7 attacks
Ten blocks away from the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. diplomats quietly kickstarted the expansion of the Abraham Accords from the 43rd floor of a midtown Manhattan office tower.
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A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Small businesses roll the dice on Kalshi to manage their risks
Hundreds of small businesses are using the prediction market to hedge against a range of business risks, according to Kalshi. Here's how.
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Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.
Duckworth slams Trump's "foolhardy plan" to make triumphal arch a military complex
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois is demanding the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration reject President Trump's call to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex."
ICE wasted millions in rapid push to expand detention capacity, watchdog finds
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
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U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
Abraham Accords countries hold first official meeting since Oct. 7 attacks
Ten blocks away from the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. diplomats quietly kickstarted the expansion of the Abraham Accords from the 43rd floor of a midtown Manhattan office tower.
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Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
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Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.
Abraham Accords countries hold first official meeting since Oct. 7 attacks
Ten blocks away from the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. diplomats quietly kickstarted the expansion of the Abraham Accords from the 43rd floor of a midtown Manhattan office tower.
Investigation
Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
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Sylvester Stallone jokes about one of his wildest jobs before fame
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Sylvester Stallone on cleaning lion cages
Sylvester Stallone took on a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before becoming a Hollywood legend. He tells correspondent Tracy Smith about one of his wildest gigs. Watch more of their conversation this weekend on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Kim Kardashian on "Team Moms: Baseball"
Kim Kardashian and the producers of "Love Island" teamed up to create "Team Moms: Baseball," a new reality show exploring the cutthroat world of elite kids' sports. Kim Kardashian and producer Natalie Ento sat down with "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner to explain more.
First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
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Trump touts "great friendship" with China's Xi
President Trump touted his "truly great friendship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the state visit on Thursday even as issues like AI and trade linger. Nancy Cordes has the details, while retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster also joins with his reaction.
Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is offering students a college alternative focused on artificial intelligence. CEO Gagan Biyani joins CBS News to discuss the revolutionary idea.
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.
Rogue AI agent hacks government website
Australia says an OpenAI model hacked a government website containing health information. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Will Trump and Xi take on AI during visit?
More details on alarming cases involving rogue AI models are emerging as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, calls for regulation are growing louder. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Ex-N.C. State trainer accused of sexual abuse is arrested in Florida
Robert M. Murphy Jr. is accused of sexually abusing former Wolfpack male athletes under the guise of treatment.
Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Pro-Trump "Love Me" ad sparks controversy
A television ad glorifying President Trump, set to a soundtrack of JMSN's song "Love Me," hit airwaves across various national networks, including CBS. But this political ad is being paid for by taxpayers, and JMSN says he did not grant a license for the use of his music. Ed O'Keefe explains more.
Some reporters denied access to state dinner
CNN and MS NOW said some of their reporters were denied access to the state dinner with President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday night. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Trump highlights friendship with Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit wraps up on Friday, a day after President Trump touted his friendship with the Chinese leader. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Trump touts "great friendship" with China's Xi
President Trump touted his "truly great friendship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the state visit on Thursday even as issues like AI and trade linger. Nancy Cordes has the details, while retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster also joins with his reaction.