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A chilling new look at the moments leading up to last week's movie theater shooting in Lafayette shows shooter John Houser scouting the Grand 16 Theater. David Begnaud shows how first responders' quick response helped save lives.
New surveillance footage shows John Houser walking into the theatre with a hidden 40-caliber gun. David Begnaud describes the scene.
Investigators in Louisiana have released surveillance video of a John Russell Houser walking through a movie theater in Lafayette where he opened fire, killing two. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
The 16 Republican presidential candidates will debate in Cleveland next week, but in two separate groups. The first debate on Aug. 6 will be for those who are outside the top ten in national polls, and that group will likely include Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal. One poll measures his support at 1.3 percent. Jindal joins “CBS This Morning” for the first time to discuss his policies.
In a surprising family connection during the gunfire last week at Louisiana movie theater, two sisters were both at the chaotic shooting scene, but for very different reasons. Nicole Zammit Fuselier was inside enjoying an evening out. Kaitlyn Petitjean rushed to the attack to help victims. David Begnaud reports on their emotional reunion.
Exclusive surveillance video shows final moments of Lafayette movie theater gunman, John Houser, at a local motel. David Begnaud reports.
Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-Louisiana, believes every state should strengthen their gun control laws when it comes to mandating background checks, saying John Houser, who bought his gun in Alabama, wouldn't have been allowed to purchase the weapon in Louisiana
Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-Louisiana, says if Westboro Baptist Church members picket outside victims’ funeral, they will be arrested.
Investigators are uncovering more information about John Russell Houser, the gunman suspected of killing two people and himself at a movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana Thursday night. Omar Villafranca reports on the developing portrait of Houser as an angry, anti semitic man.
Louisiana officials identified the gunman responsible for at least two deaths after opening fire in a Lafayette movie theater as 59-year-old John Russel Houser. Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft described Houser as "kind of a drifter" who was from Alabama and had been staying at a local hotel in Lafayette since early July.
A man opened fire in a Lafayette, Louisiana movie theater, killing 3 and injuring several more. Misty Pickrel, whose sister was in the theater, spoke to CBSN.
State officials confirm at least 3 are dead and others are injured, some critically, after a gunman opened fire in a movie theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana. Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne spoke to CBSN about the shooting.
At least three people, including the gunman, were killed and seven others wounded in a shooting Thursday night at a movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana. CBSN's David Begnaud and Alison Harmelin have the latest.
A shooter and at least one victim have been killed after a lone gunman opened fire in a Lafayette, LA movie theatre. Lafayette City Chief Administrative Officer Dee Stanley spoke to CBSN's David Begnaud about the latest details.
Authorities said at least two people are dead, including the gunman, and others are seriously hurt after a shooting Thursday night at a movie in Lafayette, Louisiana. Police Chief Jim Craft spoke with CBSN from the scene.
Two were killed, including the shooter, and multiple others were injured after a man opened fire at a movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana. CBSN's Alison Harmelin and David Begnaud have the latest details.
A Louisiana judge ordered the release of a man who spent 43 years in solitary confinement after being convicted of killing a prison guard; the state is expected to appeal. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the details of his release.
Parts of Shreveport, Louisiana turned into lakes as floodwaters ran through homes and businesses. Vicente Arenas reports on the damage.
The water level of the Red River has reached a point not seen in decades, as floodwaters from Texas and Oklahoma have forced the swell. Adria Goins of CBS affiliate KSLA reports from Bossier City, Louisiana.
Jean-Paul Bourgeois grew up surrounded by the vibrant southern cuisine of Louisiana, and learned at a young age that food brings people together. It’s a lesson that has stayed with him throughout the years, from his time studying the culinary arts in France, to working in restaurants. He’s brought that love of food and family to his position as Executive Chef of Blue Smoke Enterprises, and joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his newly opened culinary program, Porchlight.
A group of marine scientists got a close-up look at a sperm whale while diving in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast.
The first museum in America dedicated entirely to slavery opened a few months ago in Wallace, Louisiana. Michelle Miller visits the museum and found a surprising history, not only about the plantation, but her own family.
Authorities said a man was shot after attacking TSA officers with a machete and insecticide Friday night at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. As WWL-TV's Tania Dall reports, witnesses described a chaotic scene.
Hollywood isn't the epicenter of movie making anymore. The business has left Hollywood and gone south to Louisiana. 18 feature films shot there were released into theaters last year, three more than runners up Canada and California. Anna Werner shows why most of the lights, cameras and action have moved thousands of miles away from the Gold Coast.
Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, who's running for Senate, says his opponent, Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu, has failed to advance an oil pipeline that would benefit Louisiana.
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The district includes predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
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.
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.
Two children in Atlanta were found locked inside a trailer after going missing while in the custody of their babysitter, who had told their mother they were involved in an accident. Skyler Henry reports.
Two workers died Tuesday in a Toledo, Ohio, recycling plant after a series of explosions sparked a massive fire. Tom Hanson has more.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Astro is a second-generation dog surf instructor working on the island of South Padre, Texas.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
Ukraine targeted the Russian capital of Moscow with close to 800 drones overnight, according to the city's mayor. Aidan Stretch reports.
The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.