Alex Jones ordered to pay over $4 million in damages to Sandy Hook family

The conspiracy theorist and far-right broadcaster had earlier been found liable for defamation in a rare default judgment.

• Aug 4, 2022

Highland Park shooting suspect pleads not guilty to over 100 felony counts

The man is accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more during a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

• Aug 3, 2022

Sandy Hook dad blames Alex Jones for "hell"

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is defending his false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax. The parents of one of the 6-year-old victims is suing him, claiming his lies made their life a "living hell." Janet Shamlian reports.

• Aug 2, 2022

3 killed, 11 wounded in Philadelphia shooting

Three people were killed and 11 others were wounded in a shooting in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Officials gave and updated on the shooting Sunday afternoon. Watch their remarks.

• Jun 5, 2022

What's next in the Buffalo shooting investigation

The 18-year-old suspect in the deadly Buffalo shooting has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Former Buffalo police detective and SWAT team member Cedric Holloway speaks with CBS News' Lana Zak on what happens next in the investigation.

• May 15, 2022

Difficulties securing public spaces from active shooters

Recent mass shootings in the U.S. have occurred in so-called "soft targets," public spaces with little security in place to stop an active shooter. Tung Yin, professor of law at Lewis and Clark Law School, explains how practical it is to secure these areas.

• Jun 4, 2022

A young woman was hit and killed by a stray bullet while she sat in her car in Chicago

A young woman was hit and killed by a stray bullet while she sat in her car in Chicago. Aaren O'Connor, who had recently moved to the city from San Diego, was on the phone with her father when the bullet struck her. CBS affiliate WBBM's Mai Martinez reports on the tragic story.

• Feb 9, 2016

During his presidency, President Obama has made thirteen speeches on mass shootings in America

During his presidency, President Obama has made thirteen speeches on mass shootings in America. Here's a look at them.

• Dec 3, 2015

Multiple suspects sought in Sacramento shooting

Sacramento's police chief said Sunday afternoon that police believe a deadly shooting was the result of a fight and they are searching for multiple suspects. At least six people were killed and 12 others wounded in the downtown shooting early Sunday as the area bars and nightclubs in California's capital city were closing. Watch the press conference on Sunday afternoon.

• Apr 3, 2022

Biden hosts meeting on fighting crime

President Biden met with federal and local leaders to discuss methods that have proven successful at reducing crime in cities across the country. It comes as the White House develops a new strategy to curb rising gun violence. CBS News' Skyler Henry, Politico's national political correspondent Meridith McGraw, and Los Angeles Times White House reporter Eli Stokols join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss that as well as former President Trump's praise of Capitol rioters during a Fox News interview over the weekend.

• Jul 12, 2021

GOP Rep. Coffman on guns

Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado spoke to CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen before his town hall Tuesday night. Coffman did not answer whether or not he would continue to accept NRA donations after the Florida high school shooting, but he did tell Petersen that "the next shooter is already out there," and that "the next shooter is already planning that attack."

• Feb 20, 2018

Gun deaths surged to 20-year high amid pandemic, CDC reports

CDC data showed firearm homicides rose 35% during the first year of the pandemic to the highest rate since 1994.

• May 10, 2022