TSA: Florida traveler stuffed gun into raw chicken, tried to bring on plane
"The plot chickens," reads a TSA Instagram caption recounting the "personal fowl."
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Biden urges gun safety reforms
In his first presidential address to Congress, President Biden addressed police brutality and racial violence against Black Americans, saying that the country "must come together to heal the soul of this nation." He also urged Congress to act on gun safety reform. Watch his remarks and read more here.
Dozens killed in Thailand day care center massacre
At least 36 people were killed, including children, after a gunman opened fire at a day care center in northeast Thailand Thursday, the worst mass shooting in the nation's history. Zachary Abuza, a professor at the National War College in Washington, D.C., joined CBS News to discuss gun violence in Thailand.
Texas judge: Gun-buying ban for people under felony indictment is unconstitutional
A U.S. law banning those under felony indictments from buying guns is unconstitutional, a federal judge in West Texas ruled.
2 guns stolen from L.A. home of Rep. Karen Bass
Rep. Karen Bass is running for mayor of Los Angeles.
"Red flag" laws barely used even as shootings and gun deaths soar
The pattern is blamed on a lack of awareness of the laws and resistance by some authorities to enforce them despite high gun death rates.
Biden to lay out "Safer America Plan"
President Biden travels to Pennsylvania to unveil a a new proposal aimed at reducing crime and gun violence in the U.S. His trip to the swing state comes roughly two months ahead of November's midterm elections. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses the president's speech and other plans in the Keystone State.
Biden intensifies midterms push
President Biden travels to Pennsylvania today to deliver remarks on his Safer America plan, which aims to reduce gun violence. His visit to the key battleground state comes as Democrats try to maintain control of Congress in the November midterm elections. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins “CBS News Mornings” to discuss.
Crackdown on ghost guns amid surge in violence
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.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Mass shootings renew push for "red flag" laws
"Red flag" laws allow a judge to order that weapons be taken away from someone who poses a risk to themselves or others. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart, who helped direct the law's rollout in New York.
Pat Benatar no longer performing "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"
"I'm not going to sing it," she told USA Today.
Senate passes bipartisan gun bill
House lawmakers are expected to vote on historic gun control legislation that would funnel hundreds of millions of dollars into crisis intervention and mental health programs. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss what's next for the bill, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support.
What to expect as gun control bill advances
A new gun safety bill cleared its first hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, when lawmakers voted to advance the bipartisan legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with anchors Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green about next steps as the bill continues to move through Congress.
U.S. Senate advances gun control legislation
The Senate advanced a new bipartisan gun safety bill in a 64-34 vote on Tuesday night. If passed, the legislation would call for some of the most significant changes to U.S. gun control laws in three decades. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discussed the bill's main provisions and how it could fare as it continues to move through Congress on "CBS News Mornings".
Senators reach bipartisan deal on gun reform framework
Senate lawmakers said they have a tentative deal on a bipartisan gun reform bill. Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Business leaders demand action on guns
Everytown for Gun Safety said Friday that 515 major companies and leaders have signed a letter urging Senate to pass new measures to prevent gun violence. However, bipartisan negotiators are struggling to finalize details of the framework for a gun reform bill. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Michelle Miller to discuss the significance of the letter, why lawmakers are struggling to reach a compromise and more.
Politics panel on Jan. 6 and gun safety
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join "Red and Blue" to discuss the impact of the January 6 committee hearings are having on Capitol Hill, and how closely President Biden is watching them. Plus, when the Senate's bipartisan gun agreement might get passed in Congress.
Uvalde survivor to testify on Capitol Hill
Miah Cerrillo, the 11-year-old girl who covered herself in a classmate's blood and played dead during the Uvalde, Texas school shooting will speak to lawmakers Wednesday morning at a hearing about gun violence. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what to expect from that hearing, as well as progress on bipartisan gun control talks and actor Matthew McConaughey's push for gun legislation.
Officials: More guns on U.S. streets than ever before
Police say they are seeing more guns than ever before on the nation's streets. Jeff Pegues takes a look at how guns are flowing into New York City.
House considers gun legislation
The House Judiciary Committee passed the Protecting Our Kids Act, a package of several bills aiming to expand gun laws in the wake of multiple mass shootings around the country. Representative Anthony Brown, a Democrat from Maryland, sponsored one of the bills being considered and he joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to talk about gun legislation.
Poll: Most Americans favor stricter gun laws
New CBS News polling shows the majority of Americans want to see gun laws tightened to prevent mass shootings, though neither party necessarily agrees on the best way to keep people safe. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with CBS News elections and surveys Director Anthony Salvanto about what the new polling shows and the political divide in the U.S.
Low chance to pass gun control legislation
Several pieces of gun control legislation are up for discussion at Thursday's House Judiciary Committee hearing in response to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. CBS News Political Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the proposed legislation lawmakers will discuss and why its chances of passing are "pretty much zero."
Lawmakers trying to compromise on gun control
The House Judiciary Committee will meet Thursday to discuss major pieces of gun control legislation. A group of bipartisan senators has also agreed to continue meeting to discuss measures that could pass with a 60-vote majority. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett on CBS News about what to expect from these meetings.
Police chief completed active shooter training before Texas school shooting
Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo completed active shooter training courses on three separate occasions.
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Iran war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump says
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order
A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting — including by creating lists of citizens who are eligible to vote.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
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DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order
A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting — including by creating lists of citizens who are eligible to vote.
Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
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FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing 1 person
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes.
Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Baby in stroller killed in apparent stray-bullet shooting in Brooklyn
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
How to watch the Artemis II launch
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
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CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Takeaways from Trump's Iran war address
President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe remarks on the president's remarks and J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News, joins with analysis.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Trump addresses nation on Iran
President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night about the Iran war. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Trump addresses U.S. on Iran war
President Trump sought to assure Americans that the conflict with Iran would be brief compared to other wars in U.S. history and insisted that gas prices would go down quickly. Nancy Cordes reports.