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Tex McIver describes the moment he shot his wife

Two days after Diane McIver died from a gunshot wound in the back, Tex McIver, her husband of 11 years, spoke to Atlanta Police Department homicide detectives. Watch a part of the police interview where McIver explains why he asked for the gun and the moment the gun went off. | Case update: Tex McIver won his appeal for a new trial in 2022, the Georgia Supreme Court ruling that jurors should have been able to consider the lesser charge of misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter. On Jan. 26, 2024, he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in exchange for a prison sentence of eight years. With credit for time served, he could be released by mid-2025.

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New York governor on Supreme Court gun ruling

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins "CBS Mornings" to share her response to the Supreme Court ruling that struck down gun laws and her plans to call a special legislative session.

Jun 24, 2022
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Tennessee Democrats face removal from office

Tennessee Republican lawmakers are expected to vote today to expel three Democratic members from the GOP-dominant House for their role in a recent gun control protest at the state Capitol. This comes as students across the nation staged walkouts to demand gun reform. Mark Strassmann reports.

Apr 6, 2023
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Guns and credit cards

Documents obtained by CBS News show employees from domestic and international credit card companies, including Visa, Mastercard and American Express, pushed back on an application to create a merchant category code for firearm and ammunition sellers. Chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has more.

Jun 20, 2022
6:49

Hunter Biden agrees to plea deal for charges

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has agreed to a plea deal and could avoid jail time for tax and gun charges with Trump-appointed U.S. attorney David Weiss. In a statement, the U.S. attorney says the investigation has concluded. Senior Investigative Correspondent Catherine Herridge reports from the Department of Justice.

Jun 21, 2023
2:38

Uvalde officer fired amid parents' outrage

A recently-hired police officer has been fired by the Uvalde school district, after body camera footage appeared to show her telling fellow officers at Robb Elementary the day of the massacre that “If my son had been in there, I would not have been outside.”

Oct 7, 2022
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Baldwin charged again in 'Rust' fatal shooting

For the second time, actor Alec Baldwin is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge for the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins which occurred on the New Mexico set of the Western movie "Rust." Baldwin was indicted Friday by a grand jury. This comes after special prosecutors last April chose to dismiss the same charge against Baldwin. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest on the legal rollercoaster.

Jan 19, 2024
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Takeaways from DOJ's Uvalde shooting report

A Justice Department report released Thursday detailed an "unimaginable failure" in the response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.

Jan 18, 2024
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Garland addresses Uvalde shooting response

The Department of Justice has released a report Thursday on the law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Attorney General Merrick Garland said a series of failures contributed to breakdowns during all phases of the response. Felipe Rodriguez, a former NYPD detective sergeant, joins CBS News with insight on law enforcement critical response training, and CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Uvalde, Texas.

Jan 18, 2024
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New Mexico GOP lawmakers threaten to impeach Democratic governor over gun restrictions

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is threatened with impeachment after two New Mexico Republican legislators filed a resolution Wednesday over gun restrictions.

Jan 18, 2024

House Oversight Committee Considers Citing Hunter Biden For Contempt Of Congress

Special counsel responds to Hunter Biden's motions to dismiss gun charges

Hunter Biden faces federal firearms charges filed in Delaware in September. He has pleaded not guilty.

Jan 17, 2024

A handgun was found by Transportation Security Administration officers in a carry-on bag at South Dakota's Sioux Falls Regional Airport on June 6, 2023.

TSA found a record number of guns in 2023. Most of them were loaded.

The number of guns found by TSA officers last year was the highest annual total for the agency since it was created in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks.

Jan 10, 2024

California law banning guns in most public places again halted by appeals court

The law, signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in September, prohibits people from carrying concealed guns in 26 places including public parks and playgrounds, churches, banks and zoos.

Jan 6, 2024

Inside The National Rifle Association Foundation Annual Meeting

Wayne LaPierre to resign from NRA ahead of corruption trial

The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.

Jan 5, 2024

Family fights for gun safety laws after tragedy

Ethan Song was killed in an accidental shooting in 2018. A year later, his family helped pass gun safety legislation called Ethan's Law in Connecticut, and are hoping to get it adopted nationwide. Jericka Duncan has the story.

Jan 3, 2024
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TSA stops a woman from bringing a loaded gun onto a Christmas Eve flight at Reagan National Airport

The firearm marked the 39th confiscated from Reagan National Airport in 2023 — the most guns caught in a single year, beating a previously held 2021 record of 30 firearms.

Dec 26, 2023

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Saddam Hussein's golden AK-47 going on display at U.K. museum

The former Iraqi leader and his sons gave the gleaming AK-47 to "people they wanted to influence," according to the Royal Armouries Museum.

Dec 15, 2023

Hundreds of guns used in crimes in Canada smuggled from Texas

Mexican drug cartels are not the only ones who look to Texas to smuggle guns.

Dec 14, 2023

Hundreds of young children killed playing with guns, CDC reports

From 2003 to 2021, 1,262 unintentional gun deaths of children were reported in the U.S.

Dec 14, 2023

Gun suicides reached "unprecedented" high in 2022, CDC data shows

The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate in 2022 increased to the highest documented level since at least 1968, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nov 30, 2023

Sneak peek: The Death of an Officer's Wife

Amanda Perrault died of a gunshot wound to the head. The unusual position of her body raised questions about who pulled the trigger. "48 Hours" contributor Anne-Marie Green reports Saturday, Nov. 18 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Nov 15, 2023
3:38

Kids who survive shootings endure huge health obstacles and costs

"My therapy is helping people," says Oronde McClain, who was struck in the head by a stray bullet when he was 10. "I have to wake up and save somebody every day."

Nov 7, 2023

Gunman arrested after taking at least 1 hostage at post office in Japan

Authorities in Warabi, Japan, told hundreds of residents to evacuate as a man with a gun took a post office employee hostage.

Oct 31, 2023

Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson leaves the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, in Hong Kong, China, Oct. 30, 2023.

Charge dismissed against Washington lawmaker who had gun in carry-on

"I reached into my briefcase for gum and felt my gun instead. My heart sank," Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson said in a statement. He called the incident an "honest mistake."

Oct 30, 2023

Washington state senator arrested at Hong Kong airport for having gun

Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson said he didn't know the pistol was in his briefcase when he packed for his vacation in Asia.

Oct 24, 2023

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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point

After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."

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Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries

Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.

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Bill Gates Appears For Closed Interview With House Oversight Committee Over Epstein Connections

Bill Gates said Epstein tried to use knowledge of his affairs "to pressure me"

Bill Gates testified June 10 for nearly six hours before the House Oversight Committee, which is examining the government's handling of the Epstein case and those with ties to him.

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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K

Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.

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FBI, NYPD carry out searches tied to bribery investigation of police officials

The searches stemmed from an ongoing probe into the conduct of former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, a source told CBS News.

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Vegas murder solved 20 years after man strangled with phone cord

DNA testing has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Daniel Zeisler in Las Vegas, according to a forensic lab.

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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost a year after deadly Texas floods

The camp listed its debt as exceeding $10 million.

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Gen. Chris Donahue set to retire, in latest departure by top military official

Gen. Chris Donahue had earned the ire of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, multiple sources told CBS News.

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Bill Gates said Epstein tried to use knowledge of his affairs "to pressure me"

Bill Gates testified June 10 for nearly six hours before the House Oversight Committee, which is examining the government's handling of the Epstein case and those with ties to him.

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Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?

Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.

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Chemours to pay $450M in first federal "forever chemicals" settlement

Chemical maker Chemours allegedly discharged chemicals linked to cancer and other health conditions in three states.

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Vegas murder solved 20 years after man strangled with phone cord

DNA testing has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Daniel Zeisler in Las Vegas, according to a forensic lab.

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President Trump speaks at a campaign event at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Trump cancels housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act

President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.

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Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?

Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.

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Chemours to pay $450M in first federal "forever chemicals" settlement

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Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation

Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm.

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House approves major housing affordability bill, sending measure to Trump

The legislation aims to increase housing supply and lower costs. It marks a rare bipartisan legislative accomplishment for lawmakers.

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Bill Gates said Epstein tried to use knowledge of his affairs "to pressure me"

Bill Gates testified June 10 for nearly six hours before the House Oversight Committee, which is examining the government's handling of the Epstein case and those with ties to him.

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Trump cancels housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act

President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.

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Trump's refusal to sign housing bill casts shadow over meeting with GOP senators

President Trump's decision to abruptly cancel the signing of a landmark bipartisan housing bill marks the latest misalignment between him and GOP lawmakers.

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Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries

Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.

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Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation

Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm.

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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays

Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.

Jun 23

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say

Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.

Jun 22

Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada

The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.

Jun 22

6/21: Sunday Morning

Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.

Jun 21
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Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life

In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.

Jun 21

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Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions

Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.

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American boy attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother

The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.

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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point

After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."

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North Korean soldier crosses border in suspected defection, report says

A North Korean soldier has been taken into custody after crossing the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea in a suspected defection, the Yonhap news agency says.

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Peru right-wing presidential hopeful Fujimori appears poised to win runoff

Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori built what may be an unassailable lead as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages, official figures showed.

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Inside Kidz Bop as it celebrates 25 years

Since Kidz Bop started, it has racked up 45 No. 1s on the Billboard kid albums chart. "CBS Mornings" goes behind the scenes as Kidz Bop celebrates 25 years and meets a Broadway performer who credits the company for his start in the industry.

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Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon

Record label executive and starmaker Clive Davis died at 94 on Monday. His influence spans genres and decades. Music critic and Davis biographer Anthony DeCurtis reflects on the life and legacy of Clive Davis.

Jun 23
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Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut

Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.

Jun 23
4:46

Clive Davis dies at 94

Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.

Jun 23
4:50

Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution

A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.

Jun 23

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Zuckerberg could be betting on new app

Mike Isaac, a tech reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss a story he helped break about Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directing the company to develop a prediction market app.

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Tech stocks plummet amid AI bubble worries

Investors are recoiling from tech stocks again over doubts that AI spending will pay off in the long run. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma explains the current state of the global stock market.

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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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Here's what's behind the tech stock selloff

Stocks slid around the world on Tuesday as investors pulled back from some of the biggest names in tech amid concerns about ongoing inflation and the possibility of future interest rate hikes. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.

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Ex-CISA director on intel community's AI warning

An international alliance warns that advanced artificial intelligence models are on the brink of being able to overwhelm cybersecurity systems for governments and businesses. Former CISA Director Chris Krebs joins with analysis.

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Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions

Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.

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Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart

Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.

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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system

Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.

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6/21: Sunday Morning

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Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures

Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.

Jun 21
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons

Mo Strategies, a firm linked to President Trump, is lobbying for pardons, according to a CBS News investigation. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky has more.

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Eric Adams' former chief of staff arrested

Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested as part of a federal bribery probe, sources say. Meanwhile, the FBI and NYPD are investigating former NYPD officials for bribery. CBS News' Anna Shecter has more.

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Vegas murder solved 20 years after man strangled with phone cord

DNA testing has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Daniel Zeisler in Las Vegas, according to a forensic lab.

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TSA seizes illegal drones by World Cup arenas

Despite repeated warnings, many drone operators are allegedly violating flight restrictions near World Cup sites, the TSA says. Meanwhile, more drones are being integrated into the U.S. national airspace and military operations. Drone expert Tombo Jones joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to comment on drone technology.

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Details on Bill Gates' Epstein testimony

The House Oversight Committee released transcripts of Bill Gates' testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein probe. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.

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Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart

Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.

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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system

Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.

Jun 22

Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"

The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."

Jun 18

NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission

NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.

Jun 10

NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission

NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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