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Sandy Hook survivor condemns Georgia shooting

Law enforcement officers in Winder, Georgia, were able to rapidly respond to Wednesday's shooting at Apalachee High School because of new technology. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith says the district had given all teachers special new ID badges armed with panic buttons just one week ago. Abbey Clements, a teacher who co-founded Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence after surviving the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, joins to discuss what educators are up against.

Sep 5, 2024
06:35

Georgia shooting survivor mourns classmate

As new details emerge about what may have led to the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, students are still reeling from the tragedy. One survivor describes her experience while tearfully mourning the loss of her classmate.

Sep 5, 2024
03:54

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New details about Georgia school shooting suspect

The FBI has admitted that it was aware of alleged threats of violence made last year by the 14-year-old suspect arrested in the shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia in which four people were killed and nine others wounded. At the time, the agency passed the information on to local law enforcement. Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum, whose deputies first questioned the shooter's family in 2023, spoke to CBS News' Mark Strassmann Thursday.

Sep 5, 2024
02:41

Georgia shooting survivor's mom speaks out

Erin Clark, the mother of an Apalachee High School student, shares a text exchange with her son during the shooting and discusses whether she thinks the school did enough to keep the students safe.

Sep 5, 2024
06:41

Student describes Georgia school shooting: "It didn't feel real"

Isaac Sanguma recounted on "CBS Mornings" the sound of gunshots while he was walking back to class on Wednesday at Apalachee High School in Georgia.

Sep 5, 2024

Georgia school shooting investigation details

More information is coming out about the Georgia high school shooting where four people were killed and nine were injured. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Anna Schecter have the latest.

Sep 5, 2024
09:09

9/4: America Decides

Everything we know about the Georgia high school shooting; How Evangelical Christians are working to reelect Trump

Sep 4, 2024
44:14

Teen suspect in Ricky Pearsall shooting is "very sorry," attorney says

The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and through his defense attorney expressed remorse for the incident.

Sep 4, 2024

Georgia sheriff calls school shooting "pure evil"

Two students and two students were killed in a shooting Wednesday morning at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Sheriff Jud Smith spoke during an afternoon press conference. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports.

Sep 4, 2024
04:10

4 killed in shooting at Georgia high school

Two teachers and two students were killed when a shooter opened fire at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, on Wednesday morning. Nine others were also injured. The suspect, who was taken into custody alive, was identified as a 14-year-old student. Mark Strassmann has the latest.

Sep 4, 2024
02:50

Harris and Trump react to Georgia shooting

Vice President Kamala Harris called the high school shooting in Georgia a "senseless tragedy" during a speech in New Hampshire, where she also unveiled new proposals to help small businesses. Former President Donald Trump reacted to the shooting on social media, saying, "Our hearts are with the victims." Trump is expected to lay out his economic plans on Thursday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.

Sep 4, 2024
04:54

What we know about Georgia school shooting

At least four people were killed, including two students and two teachers, in a shooting at a high school in Winder, Georgia. The suspect, a 14-year-old student, is in custody and will be charged as an adult, officials said. CBS News' Jared Eggleston is on the scene.

Sep 4, 2024
04:43

Georgia shooting update on suspect, victims

Two students and two teachers were killed in the Georgia high school shooting, officials said at a Wednesday afternoon press conference. A 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody.

Sep 4, 2024
13:41

Woman and her 3 young children found shot to death in a car in Utah

A 32-year-old woman, a 4-year-old boy, a 2-year-old girl and a 1-year-old girl were found dead inside the car, the Weber County sheriff said.

Sep 4, 2024

San Francisco 49ers Ricky Pearsall released from hospital following shooting

The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was recovering from a bullet wound to his chest.

Sep 3, 2024

Gun violence plagues Labor Day in Chicago and NYC

Gunfire rang out in two major U.S. cities on Monday. In a Chicago suburb, four people were killed on a train. Police say the shooter did not appear to know the victims and the attack was random. New York City police say at least five were wounded at a shooting along the the West Indian American Day parade route.

Sep 2, 2024
00:33

5 shot at NYC's West Indian Day parade

At least five people were shot at New York City's West Indian American Day Parade on Monday, according to the NYPD. There is no active shooter and the shooting appeared to be an "intentional act," NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell said at a press conference. Police are looking for a suspect.

Sep 2, 2024
04:00

Relatives, survivors of gun violence at DNC

Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia, whose son was shot and killed in 2012, joined family members and survivors of gun violence to tell their stories at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.

Aug 22, 2024
06:47

Homicides decline in several major cities

New data from major American cities shows homicides are down 13% during the first six months of 2024 compared to the same time in 2020. CBS News vice president of Data Journalism John Kelly gives us insight into these numbers.

Aug 14, 2024
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After Trump shooting, calls for violence and civil war spiked online

The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.

Aug 7, 2024

Calls for violence spike after Trump shooting

Immediately following July's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there was a significant spike in calls for violence across online platforms. The research firm Moonshot, which tracks domestic violent extremism online, found there were more than 1,500 calls for civil war the day after the shooting — up more than 600% from a normal day. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, has the details.

Aug 6, 2024
04:23

Sheriff speaks on deputy who killed Sonya Massey

An Illinois sheriff told CBS News on Thursday that a former deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey last month was "a rogue individual that acted outside the scope of his authority." Roxana Saberi has more.

Aug 1, 2024
02:24

Deputy in Sonya Massey shooting had troubled past

CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.

Jul 26, 2024
02:38

Gun violence researcher on Trump shooting

According to researchers, mass shooters in the U.S. tend to fit a specific profile. University professors Jillian Peterson and James Densley compiled a database of detailed life histories of 180 U.S. mass shooters to look for early warning signs. Peterson, executive director of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center, joins CBS News to break down her findings in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Jul 15, 2024
06:27

Gunman reported by bystanders as suspicious

Law enforcement officials told CBS News homeland security reporter Nicole Sganga that there was a tip to the Butler County sheriff's office regarding a suspicious individual at the rally, but officials lost sight of him. Former President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet and a bystander was killed.

Jul 14, 2024
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Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota

An ICE officer shot a man Wednesday night in Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.

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Senate Armed Services Committee Holds Closed Hearing On Operation Absolute Resolve

Bipartisan bill aims to make it a crime to share information about U.S. special forces

The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.

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Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?

The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.

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26 charged in connection with rigging college basketball games

According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.

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María Machado visits Trump after offering to share Nobel with him

Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has said she wants to give her Nobel Prize to Trump and "share it with him," for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.

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Department Of Justice To Release Entirety Of The Epstein Files

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White House eyes prosecutor in deputy AG's office for new fraud role, sources say

An ally of Deputy AG Todd Blanche is being considered for the newly created position of assistant attorney general, sources said.

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Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime

As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.

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Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland

As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.

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Mahmoud Khalil attends a vigil and protest for Palestinians outside of Columbia University on Oct. 7, 2025, in New York City.

Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release

A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.

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U.S. and Taiwan reach deal lowering tariffs to 15%, boosting chip financing

Taiwan is responsible for the majority of the world's semiconductor chips.

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Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?

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How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans

A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.

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Renee Good's family attorney says they're pursuing separate investigation

The attorney for Renee Good's family, Antonio Romanucci, spoke to CBS News about their pursuit of accountability following last week's deadly ICE shooting.

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Bipartisan bill aims to make it a crime to share information about U.S. special forces

The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.

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How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans

A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.

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Verizon Users Report Service Outage Affecting Thousands

Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage

Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.

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Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says

Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.

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Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap

FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.

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Reports Of Grok AI Used To Make Sexualised Fake Images

Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores

Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.

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U.S. and Taiwan reach deal lowering tariffs to 15%, boosting chip financing

Taiwan is responsible for the majority of the world's semiconductor chips.

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Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?

The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.

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Senate Lawmakers Vote On Minibus Spending Bill

Senate on track to pass 3-bill package to fund part of government

When the Senate returns from a weeklong recess, it will have six remaining appropriations bills to get across the finish line before the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.

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Bipartisan bill aims to make it a crime to share information about U.S. special forces

The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.

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White House eyes prosecutor in deputy AG's office for new fraud role, sources say

An ally of Deputy AG Todd Blanche is being considered for the newly created position of assistant attorney general, sources said.

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Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs

The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.

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Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap

In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.

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Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says

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Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say

Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.

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Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland

As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.

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U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker

The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.

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FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests

FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.

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Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime

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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys

Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.

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Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case

Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.

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Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie

"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.

Jan 14
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Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"

Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.

Jan 14
05:58

Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations

In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."

Jan 13

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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage

Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.

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New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts

YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.

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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.

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Details on Verizon cell phone outage

A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.

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Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores

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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged

Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.

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The history and mystery of kissing

If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.

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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark

2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.

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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block

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Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say

Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.

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Man convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was robbing him

William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.

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College basketball rigging allegations

A newly unsealed indictment details an apparent point-shaving scheme involving college basketball players. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

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ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis

More details are emerging about an apparent altercation that led to an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.

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Au pair testifies in double murder trial

Testimony continues in the trial of Brendan Banfield, who is accused of plotting a double murder with his family's au pair - a woman he was secretly having an affair with. On Wednesday, the au pair, who is the prosecution's key witness, faced hours of intense cross-examination. Jericka Duncan reports.

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Astronauts return after mission cut short

A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.

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Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short

Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.

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Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking

The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

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ISS astronauts prepare for early return

Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.

Jan 13
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Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early

Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.

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