Storming Room 135
After the shooting began, a group of officers formed an ad-hoc SWAT team to storm the gunman' room. For the first time, they describe to Bill Whitaker what they saw and heard
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After the shooting began, a group of officers formed an ad-hoc SWAT team to storm the gunman' room. For the first time, they describe to Bill Whitaker what they saw and heard
Why law enforcement was not expecting to see someone like Stephen Paddock when they stormed the gunman's hotel room and found his body
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Through emotional firsthand accounts and never-before-seen archival footage, the new Paramount+ Original docuseries "11 Minutes" immerses viewers inside the largest mass shooting in our country's history. It is a story of humanity and survival at what was supposed to be a festival celebrating country music. (Warning: This contains strong language and violent content that some may find disturbing.)
At least 29 dead, hundreds missing as California firestorms rage on; Family has emotional reunion with helicopter pilot who rescued them from wildfires
Out-of-control wildfires continue to grow in California; Four-legged military heroes receive their species' highest honor
Strong winds prompt more evacuations in wildfire-ravaged California; New hit song about suicide prevention resonates with millions of listeners.
In surveillance video obtained by the New York Times, Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock's movements at the Mandalay Bay hotel are seen in the days leading up to the Oct. 1 massacre that left 58 dead.
The Clark County sheriff has released a report on their investigation into the mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino last October. Former FBI assistant director and CBS News security analyst Ron Hosko joins CBSN to discuss their findings.
Some Disney World resorts have replaced "do not disturb" signs with "room occupied" signs, but staff can enter those rooms for nearly any reason. The new safety measures come months after a gunman stockpiled weapons and killed 58 people from a hotel room in Las Vegas. Anthony Roman, president of Roman and Associates Global Investments and Intelligence, joins CBSN to discuss the implications of stricter hotel security procedures.
On Sunday, 38 Americans were killed in shootings -- and that's not counting the 26 who were murdered in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando 17 months ago, there have been 555 mass shootings, according to the FBI's definition. Jim Axelrod reports.
Carter Evans reports on the survivors of the mass shooting in Las Vegas last month who are not only bonded by tragedy, but also by gratitude.
A routine door check turned to terror for Jesus Campos, who spoke out Wednesday the first time since the Las Vegas shooting. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Campos -- the first person shot that night -- told his story. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The man who potentially helped save hundreds of lives during the Las Vegas massacre is speaking out for the first time on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Jesus Campos was the first person to confront gunman Stephen Paddock on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Gun control advocates acknowledge that the expanded background checks they want would not have prevented the Las Vegas massacre. But last week, they went to court to try to make Nevada enforce the background checks that are already on the books. Julianna Goldman reports.
Forty-five victims of the Las Vegas shooting are still in the hospital, many in critical condition. Jamie Yuccas has updates on a few of them, including a couple of the heroes who stepped in to help during that tragic night.
There were more tributes Saturday for victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting, where 58 people were killed. Meanwhile, 45 people are still in the hospital, some in critical condition. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The latest police timeline of the Las Vegas massacre is being questioned again -- this time by MGM, which owns Mandalay Bay. The company is providing specific details about how they believe the shooting went down. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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Police in Las Vegas initially said a security guard at the Mandalay Bay hotel interrupted gunman Stephen Paddock's deadly shooting spree. Now, it seems that may not be the case. Jamie Yuccas reports on the change in the timeline given by police -- and what that could mean for the investigation.
A significant shift in the timeline of the Las Vegas shooting has some people wondering whether police officers could have stopped the gunman. MGM, which owns the Mandalay Bay hotel, has released a statement, casting its doubt on the sequence of events given by law enforcement. Jamie Yuccas reports.
After Las Vegas sheriff Joseph Lombardo said Monday that the Mandalay Bay security guard was shot before gunman Stephen Paddock began shooting into the Harvest Festival, undersheriff Kevin McMahill tried Tuesday to clarify the shift in the timeline. But he only raised more questions when he said a maintenance worker was also on the 32nd floor when shots rang out. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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Fast-moving California wildfires threatening thousands of homes; Song about suicide prevention makes unexpected rise up the charts
In a deposition obtained by CNN, Stephen Paddock said he gambled all night and slept all day, sometimes wagering up to $1 million a night at various Nevada casinos. The deposition also claims that at one point, he called himself the biggest video poker player in the world. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
The current architect, with whom President Trump has some disagreements, will remain on the White House ballroom team, sources said.
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
The holiday season can be a wonderful, but also stressful time – filled with unrealistic expectations. A recent poll found 41% of adults anticipate more holiday stress this year. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma has tips to unwind during the holidays.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a pact to create a naval alliance in the North Atlantic, aimed at protecting undersea cables and hunting Russian submarines.
The facility teaches both civilians and military personnel the skills to fly drones and hit targets.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Lucy Liu talks about starring in and producing the movie "Rosemead," why she says the story resonates universally and reflecting on personal experiences for the film.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Grammy winning DJ and producer Kaytranada has become one of the most influential voices in dance and electronic music, and has collaborated with top artists. He spoke with "CBS Mornings" about his latest album, touring and his journey in music.
Actor and comedian Richie Moriarty talks with "CBS Mornings" about the fifth season of the comedy series "Ghosts," what's next for his character and how the cast has bonded.
For more than a century, the pages of Architectural Digest magazine have captured not only timeless designs but also the spirit of their subjects' homes. Their distillation of private spaces is featured in a new book, "AD at Home: Architectural Digest." Serena Altschul talks with editor Amy Astley about the magazine's treatments; and with actor Liev Schreiber and designer Marc Jacobs about what it means to open up one's living space to the magazine's photographers.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Google has released its list of the 2025 top search trends. Robert Ferrera, a Google Trends expert, joins CBS News with more.
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.
India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run security app.
OpenAI has declared a "code red" as Google threatens to unseat the AI industry's early leader, according to the Wall Street Journal. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
Newly unsealed evidence sheds light on Luigi Mangione's arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued on Thursday, one year after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
A suspect is in custody nearly five years after two pipe bombs were planted in Washington, D.C., the night before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Attorney General Pam Bondi said 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. was arrested in Virginia on Thursday morning. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a suspect in the case of two pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters the night before the Jan. 6th Capitol riot. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the details.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued Thursday in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
On the one-year mark of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk, a hearing was held to determine what evidence is admissible in the trial of his accused killer, Luigi Mangione. Alice Gainer reports.
A northern Virginia man was arrested and accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Scott MacFarlane has details.
An early season Arctic blast sent shivers through the Midwest and Northeast as temperatures tumbled far below normal. Lana Zak reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
For most of his life, Ed Bambas worked toward his American dream. But in 2019, at 82, he found himself doing what most retirees never imagine: going back to work. That was, until a stranger approached him with a question. Tom Hanson has the story.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump lit the national Christmas tree on Thursday. Melania's White House Christmas theme this year is "Home Is Where the Heart Is." White House expert Jennifer Pickens joins CBS News to discuss.