Remembering Meadow Pollack
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3/23/18: CBSN Evening News
President Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill; Parkland students using social media.
Parkland shooter's brother arrested
Zachary Cruz, the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, was arrested Monday afternoon for trespassing school grounds, authorities said.
Parkland students leading a movement
Nearly half a million people are expected to march on the nation's capital this weekend in support of gun control and school safety measures. Survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida have mobilized to create the #NeverAgain movement. Two of the teen leaders, David Hogg and Emma Gonzalez, joined CBSN to discuss their activism and their fight for safer schools.
Parkland shooting survivors on their activism
Since the shooting deaths of 17 people at Stoneman Douglas High School last month in Florida, survivors have mobilized the Never Again movement. Their goal is to overcome political obstacles in an effort to influence gun legislation. Among the most vocal students are seniors Emma Gonzalez and David Hogg. They join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the movement and why they expect changes to happen.
Video from Florida school shooting released
Surveillance video from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida shows how a sheriff's deputy failed to go after the gunman in last month's deadly shooting that killed 17 people. Adriana Diaz reports.
Video shows events outside school shooting
Surveillance video released by the Broward County Sheriff's Office shows Deputy Scot Peterson outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the Valentine's Day massacre that killed 17 people in Parkland, Florida. Peterson has since stepped down. The video's release comes a day after thousands of students walked out of their classrooms to mark one month's passing since the shooting. Manuel Bojorquez has more on that.
Florida school gunman pleads "not guilty"
On the same day survivors of the Florida school shooting raised their voices in protest, the gunman returned to court and said nothing. The court accepted a "not guilty" plea for Nikolas Cruz Wednesday, but his lawyers say he is ready to spend the rest of his life in prison. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Parkland protest
Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida decided 17 minutes was not enough time to protest gun violence on Wednesday. After the students gathered on the football field, they made their way to nearby park to rally against congressional inaction on gun safety legislation. Dave Cullen, author of the book "Columbine" covered the day's events for Vanity Fair. He joins CBSN with a closer look at the protest.
Student protests for gun reform
Students across the U.S. walked out of their schools Wednesday, on the one-month anniversary of the deadly shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida killed 17 people. The students are demonstrating against the U.S. response to gun violence. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins CBSN from Parkland.
Father of Fla. victim speaks to Senate
Ryan Petty says federal agencies failed to fulfill their duty in preventing the mass shooting in Florida last month. His daughter, Alaina Petty, was one of 17 people killed in the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
"Enough is Enough" -- student leader at Capitol Hill
Matt Post, a 12-grade student board member for Montgomery County public schools, delivered a powerful speech on the steps of Capitol Hill Wednesday, saying that student demands must be clear. "We refuse to live in fear, we reject turning our schools into prisons"
National school walkout underway
The first in nationwide wave of student walk outs to protest gun violence are underway. More than 3,000 protests are taking place around the country. They come exactly one month after a gunman killed 17 people at a Florida high school.
School walkouts across the country
Students at more than 3,000 schools across the country will walk out of class Wednesday to protest gun violence. The 17-minute walkout is a tribute to the 17 victims killed last month at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Adriana Diaz reports.
Audio reveals how Parkland shooting unfolded
Florida Gov. Rick Scott will meet with families of victims in the Parkland school shooting Friday before he decides to sign the new gun legislation into law. New audio from 911 calls and transmissions between police that day reveal what happened in the moments after the gunman opened fire inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Adriana Diaz reports.
Parkland 911 calls
Some of the 911 calls from the Parkland shooting were released, showing the first cries for help had to be whispered. One panicked mother could be heard telling her child to "play dead." CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz reports.
School safety bill passes Florida House
Florida Governor Rick Scott has not said yet if he will sign the school safety bill that would raise the age to buy rifles, allow some teachers to be armed, and increase funding for mental health resources. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins CBSN from Tallahassee, Florida with more on the bill and the role of students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.
Stoneman Douglas band performs at Carnegie Hall
Three weeks after a gunman killed 17 people at their high school, students from Parkland, Florida, have followed through with a long-planned Carnegie Hall performance. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wind Symphony played at the renowned New York venue Tuesday during a concert featuring high school bands.
Twitter confronts failings on fake news
Twitter officials are meeting with lawmakers in Washington about how accounts posing as legitimate news sites spread false information after the Florida high school massacre. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey acknowledges changes are needed on the social media platform. Adam Sharp, a previous head of news, government, and elections at Twitter, joins CBSN to discuss the issue.
3/2/18: CBSN Evening News
Nor'easter pummels east coast; How student journalists are telling their stories after Parkland shooting.
How students are telling their stories in wake of shooting
Some of the most outspoken activists in the wake of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school are in a broadcast journalism class. Steve Hartman reports on how their experiences are shaping the stories they tell.
2/28/18: CBSN Evening News
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Parkland students back at school
Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School returned to class for the first time since the Feb. 14 shooting at their school that left 17 dead. The students left their backpacks at home, focusing instead on recovering after the tragedy. CBS News' Adriana Diaz spent the day with students, teachers and parents and joins CBSN to discuss the latest from Parkland, Florida.
Students return to Stoneman Douglas High School
Classes resumed at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School two weeks after the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 17 people. Student activists continue pressing lawmakers to take action on gun reform, and for companies to cut ties with the NRA. David Hogg, a senior who survived the shooting, joined CBSN to discuss the emotional return to school and what action he wants to see on guns.
Trump meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing, as the two countries aim to stabilize their trading relationship.
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DHS chief on ICE's role at World Cup: "We're not there to go round up" people
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told CBS News that ICE arrests at the FIFA World Cup are not off the table, but the agency will not be at the global sporting event for the purpose of immigration arrests.
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Iran insists it's ready for a new U.S. attack as Trump in China for state visit
Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as President Trump predicted a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.
Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
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Kouri Richins sentenced in husband's fentanyl-laced cocktail murder
Utah mom Kouri Richins was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, after a jury convicted her of murder and other charges in her husband's 2022 death.
Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
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Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor
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Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rant
The senator's son apologized Wednesday, saying he was seeking help for his drinking problem.
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Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
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Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rant
The senator's son apologized Wednesday, saying he was seeking help for his drinking problem.
Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor
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Musk flew to China near end of OpenAI trial, after judge warned he could be recalled
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AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump presses for lower rates
The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump.
CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
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Trump meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing, as the two countries aim to stabilize their trading relationship and grapple with uncertainty over Iran.
Musk flew to China near end of OpenAI trial, after judge warned he could be recalled
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DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would close.
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No Americans showing hantavirus symptoms
Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.
AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows
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Trump meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing, as the two countries aim to stabilize their trading relationship and grapple with uncertainty over Iran.
Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
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Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
Lawmakers seek crackdown on China-owned U.S. farmland
President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China's ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns.
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Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE to meet with country's president, Israel says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with President Mohammed bin Zayed, sources told CBS News.
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Troubling trend for touring musicians
Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Geena Davis talks new series "The Boroughs"
Actor Geena Davis talks about starring in the new series "The Boroughs," if there are parallels between herself and the character she plays, and why she's drawn to supernatural projects. She also addresses representation in the entertainment industry.
"Top Gun" celebrates 40 years
The action movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, was released 40 years ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the film and its sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," are returning to AMC theaters nationwide for one week. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Stars of "Dutton Ranch" on reprising roles
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
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China's most critical issue: Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called Taiwan "the most important issue" between his country and the U.S. About 10% of the population in Taiwan wants to reunify with mainland China, and there are real fears that it will fall under communist control. Tony Dokoupil and Anna Coren break down its importance to China and the U.S.
Companies hiring humans to train AI platforms
AI training is an emerging job market where those with specialized skills are paid to train bots to be more accurate and human-like in their responses. The CBS News MoneyWatch team spoke with multiple hiring platforms that pair human experts with AI training jobs. Megan Cerullo has more.
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.
How AI is changing travel
Almost every industry worldwide is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations, and the airline industry is no different. Booking.com CEO Glenn Fogel joins "The Takeout" to discuss AI's impact on travel.
Tips to boost your phone's battery life
As smartphones become more advanced, are batteries keeping up? CNET senior mobile expert Abrar Al-Heeti joins to explain how you can improve your phone's battery life.
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Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Videos show shots fired in Philippine Senate
Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
Alex Murdaugh to be tried again
Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial drew national attention, but three years later, South Carolina's Supreme Court tossed aside his conviction. Mark Strassmann reports on the new developments.
Why Alex Murdaugh is getting a new trial
Three years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son, the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the verdict and granted Murdaugh a new trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Kouri Richins speaks at sentencing hearing
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom convicted of murdering her husband, spoke for nearly 40 minutes at her sentencing hearing on Wednesday. Richins apologized to her sons and told them to "take care of one another." She was later sentenced to life without parole.
Kouri Richins sentenced to life without parole
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote a book about grief, to life without parole for the murder of her husband. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
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5/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
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