Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.
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Ban on guns at Albuquerque area playgrounds allowed to lapse by governor
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she's ended an emergency public health order that suspended the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in the Albuquerque area.
Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
Supreme Court hears ghost gun rule challenge
The Justices at the U.S. Supreme Court are hearing oral arguments Tuesday on a major challenge to a Biden administration regulation to restrict so-called ghost guns. Some gun advocates say the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives overstepped when it narrowed the definition of what's considered a firearm. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson provided context about the case.
Can gun storage initiatives help prevent suicides?
Advocates for these initiatives say they can save lives through safely storing firearms for people at risk of suicide.
Gun storage initative aims to prevent suicides
In 2022, a record 50,000 people died by suicide nationwide, and more than half used a firearm. For "Eye on America," Nicole Sganga goes to Lafayette, Louisiana, where one veteran's offer to hold onto his friend's guns is now powering a movement.
Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
What to expect for new Supreme Court term
The new Supreme Court term begins on Oct. 7. The last session saw consequential decisions, including giving presidents broader immunity, preserving abortion pill access and upholding a domestic violence gun restriction. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down what to expect.
How replica guns are getting Americans killed
Sales of BB and pellet guns that look like real firearms are rising, but their similarity to firearms has led to dozens of police shootings.
Replica guns create challenges for police
Since 2014, at least 320 people have been shot and killed by police while holding replica guns, and of those at least 19 were children. Police say that many replica guns look so real that officers are unable to distinguish them from regular firearms. And even though many states are trying to keep realistic replica guns out of kids' hands, there's evidence that manufacturers have been marketing directly to them for years. Anna Werner explains.
Vance, Walz on addressing school shootings
When asked about school shootings and gun violence in the U.S., Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said his son witnessed a shooting. Ohio Sen. JD Vance responded saying, "I am sorry about that," and said he hopes Walz's son is doing okay. Vance said schools need to strengthen doors and windows to help prevent mass shootings, while Walz called for the enactment of policies to combat gun violence.
Gun tracking system delays thousands of cases
In the past three years, about half of all homicide cases went unsolved, according to FBI data. The National Tracing Center of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives traces the background of a gun recovered at a crime scene, but employees say the system is outdated. CBS Minnesota senior investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle reports on the effects of the process.
Suicide rates increased from 2020 to 2022, with firearms as the leading means
The increased suicide rates follow a two-year decrease from 2018 to 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics report.
Update after shots fired near Trump
Authorities provided an update after gunshots were fired in the vicinity of former President Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida. A suspect who had a high-powered rifle near a golf course where Trump was playing is in custody. Watch their remarks.
Federal assault weapons ban expired in 2004
It's been 20 years since the federal assault weapons ban expired. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga reports on the impact and talks to March Fourth founder and co-president Kitty Brandtner about the importance of the 1994 law.
Gun Violence in Chicago
CBS News Chicago is giving you the most accurate, up-to-date data on gun violence incidents from the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy issues — and the risk is growing
Homicide, named by one study in 2022 as the leading cause of death of pregnant women in the U.S., is also among the risks inflated by extreme temperatures.
Kentucky highway shooting update
Kentucky officials briefed reporters Monday on the manhunt for a suspect accused of randomly shooting at traffic on Interstate 75 near London. Five people were injured during the attack and residents nearby are being urged to lock their doors as the search continues.
Georgia State Rep. Okoye on gun laws
State Rep. Gabe Okoye says red flag laws in Georgia could have prevented the Apalachee High School shooting. These types of laws in some states across the U.S. apply extreme risk protection orders for individuals deemed to be a risk. Rep. Okoye joins CBS News with more.
Police fatally shoot armed man near Israeli Consulate in Munich
Police in Munich, Germany fatally shot a gunman near the Israeli Consulate and a museum on Nazi-era history, leaving the suspect wounded.
Utah boy, 8, dies after shooting himself in car while mother was in store
The shooting appeared to be "unintentional and self-inflicted," police said in a statement.
What is Demolition Ranch, the YouTube channel on Thomas Matthew Crooks' shirt?
Trump rally shooter was wearing a Demolition Ranch shirt. Here's what to know about the YouTube account.
Judge dismisses "Rust" case against Alec Baldwin
A judge Friday tossed out the manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the "Rust" movie set shooting. The case fell apart when the defense successfully argued that the prosecution withheld evidence. Elise Preston was inside the court when it happened.
Ammo vending machines are being installed in U.S. grocery stores
The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
Vending machines selling ammo in some states
Grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas are now offering computerized vending machines that sell ammunition. The company behind the machines, American Rounds, says it uses an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser's age. CBS News senior coordinating producer for crime and public safety Anna Schecter has more.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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