Ghost gun use in U.S. crimes rose over 1,000% since 2017, report says
Police submitted almost two million "crime guns" to the ATF to trace since 2017, with a quarter of those guns being used in a crime within a year of purchase, federal data shows.
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Transit worker killed in D.C. Metro shooting
A transit worker was killed in a shooting at a Washington, D.C., Metro stop on Wednesday when he tried to protect a woman from a gunman. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington.
Senator Chris Murphy on gun reform
Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy joins "Red and Blue" with strong opinions about gun reform. Plus, he discusses the debt limit, immigration policy and more.
Transit worker killed in D.C. shooting
A transit worker was killed and three others were injured when a gunman opened fire Wednesday morning during the morning commute in Washington, D.C. Authorities said the incident began on a city bus and ended when the suspect was disarmed by bystanders in a Metro station. Scott MacFarlane has the details.
School reopens after 6-year-old shot teacher
Students at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, returned to the classroom for the first time since a 6-year-old shot his teacher. New security protocols are in effect. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Gun legislation and the new Congress
Last year, the U.S. Congress passed the first significant gun safety legislation in 30 years. But will the recent scourge of shootings push the new session of Congress to act again? CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined Errol Barnett and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss.
U.K. jails right-wing extremist who helped "inspire" U.S. mass shootings
A detective said the case shows, "while not all individuals have the means to act upon their words, in the online space, they can easily spread to inspire others who do."
Lawyer: Virginia school "failed to act "
Abby Zwerner, a Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student, says she intends to sue the Newport News school district. She claims school officials were warned multiple times the student had a gun. Jericka Duncan reports.
Lawyer: School leaders warned 6-year-old had gun
The Virginia teacher who was allegedly shot by a 6-year-old student is planning to sue the school district. A lawyer for 25-year-old Abby Zwerner said school administrators were warned multiple times that the first grader had a gun on him. Jeff Pegues has more.
Half Moon Bay suspect makes first court appearance
The suspect accused of killing seven people in Half Moon Bay, California, made his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon. Chunli Zhao, 66, did not enter a plea after being charged with seven counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.
What we know about the Monterey Park shooting victims
Most of those killed when a gunman attacked a Los Angeles-area dance studio were in their 60s or 70s.
3 killed in Washington convenience store shooting
Three people were killed in what police say was apparently a random shooting at a convenience store in Yakima, Washington on Tuesday.
Search for motive in Monterey Park rampage
Investigators in Monterey Park, California, are still working to understand what motivated the 72-year-old suspected gunman to open fire at a dance hall, killing 11. Detectives say a search of the suspect's home yielded hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a rifle, as well as evidence he was manufacturing his own silencers. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Suspect in custody in Half Moon Bay shootings
Seven people are dead after a gunman went on a shooting rampage at two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay, California, on Monday, according to police. It was the second mass shooting in the state in less than a week. Carter Evans reports.
Half Moon Bay shooting suspect is detained
The suspected gunman in the Half Moon Bay, California, shooting that killed seven people was detained by authorities on Monday. He was taken into custody after he was spotted in his vehicle in the parking lot of a San Mateo County Sheriff's Office substation.
Over 60 people have been killed in 39 U.S. mass shootings this month
Americans hold nearly half of all civilian-owned guns worldwide, research shows.
At least 7 killed in Half Moon Bay shootings
A mass shooting has rocked yet another California community. Seven people were killed Monday when a gunman opened fire on two farms in the rural area of Half Moon Bay. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports and joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the latest on the investigation.
Another mass shooting in California
At least seven people were killed in another mass shooting in California. Police say the suspect killed 4 people on a farm and three more nearby in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco. He’s in custody. The FDA wants most Americans to get "annual" COVID-19 shots. This comes amid dwindling interest in boosters. And Oscar nominations are being announced.
Newsom on Monterey Park shooting, gun laws
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says despite his state's relatively strict gun laws, incidents like the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California demand greater action on gun violence. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss her conversation with the governor.
Newsom: Second Amendment becoming a "suicide pact"
Norah O'Donnell interviews California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who visited the grieving Monterey Park community. Not far from the dance hall where 11 people were killed in the mass shooting, Newsom tells CBS News "the Second Amendment is becoming a suicide pact."
10 killed in shooting in Monterey Park, California
A shooting at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California, left 10 people dead and 10 others wounded. Danya Bacchus reports
Face The Nation: Kaine, Mayor Panel
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of documents marked classified in President Biden's home and former office; and 4 mayors on challenges facing their cities.
4 mayors on challenges facing their cities
Mayors Francis Suarez of Miami; LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans; Andre Dickens of Atlanta; and John Giles of Mesa, Arizona, discuss how they are addressing gun violence, policing, immigration and more.
At least 10 dead in mass shooting in California
Police in Monterey Park, California, say at least 10 people were killed and another 10 wounded in a mass shooting near Los Angeles following a Lunar New Year celebration. CBS News correspondents Kris Van Cleave and Jeff Pegues report.
Police praise employee's actions in Walmart shooting
A potential mass shooting at an Indiana Walmart was thwarted by the actions of an employee, along with the quick response of law enforcement, authorities said. Michael George has the details.
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U.S. fires on 2 more tankers as Washington expects Iran response on deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was expecting a response from Iran on a peace proposal Friday, adding, "we'll see what the response entails" and that he hopes it's "a serious offer."
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Qatari prime minister says there's "high probability" U.S., Iran will reach deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects to receive Iran's response to the draft agreement for ending the war "today at some point."
LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says he can "change the political landscape"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, former reality star Spencer Pratt addressed his inexperience in politics as he runs for L.A. mayor.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Qatari prime minister says there's "high probability" U.S., Iran will reach deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects to receive Iran's response to the draft agreement for ending the war "today at some point."
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ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
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U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says he can "change the political landscape"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, former reality star Spencer Pratt addressed his inexperience in politics as he runs for L.A. mayor.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
Qatari prime minister says there's "high probability" U.S., Iran will reach deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects to receive Iran's response to the draft agreement for ending the war "today at some point."
Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
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U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
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U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar
State-run media reported that the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival.
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U.S. fires on 2 more tankers as Washington expects Iran response on deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was expecting a response from Iran on a peace proposal Friday, adding, "we'll see what the response entails" and that he hopes it's "a serious offer."
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Ben Abraham on his rise in music
Australian musician Ben Abraham has worked with multiple singers, from Sara Bareilles to Ben Platt. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the highs and lows of his music journey and how he hopes he can "make a difference" through his art.
Dana White breaks down UFC 328
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Virginia Supreme Court on redistricting plan
Virginia's redistricting plan has been struck down by the state's highest court, a major blow to Democrats. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Videos of possible UFOs released by Pentagon
The Pentagon on Friday began releasing more unclassified files on UFOs and UAPs, including more than two dozen videos. Here are all the videos released in the first batch of files.
World monitors deadly hantavirus outbreak
Experts are warning against panic as more details emerge about a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with more.
Countries react to hantavirus cruise ship
Global health officials are monitoring passengers from a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Understanding the roots of antisemitism
Noa Tishby, Israel's former special envoy for combating antisemitism and delegitimization, joins CBS News with more on antisemitism as new data on crimes against Jews emerges.