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Manhunt underway for man accused of killing his neighbors in Texas; Storm destruction in Florida.
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Manhunt intensifies for shooting suspect
Police have intensified their search for a man accused of murdering five of his neighbors in Cleveland, Texas. Officials say Francisco Oropesa is a Mexican national who entered the U.S. illegally. Immigration officials had deported him multiple times over the past couple years. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Man accused of killing 5 in Texas still on the run
The search for Francisco Oropesa, the man accused of killing five of his neighbors in Cleveland, Texas, stretched into a third day Monday. Multiple agencies, including the FBI, were participating in the search but authorities have said they do not know where the suspect may be. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Suspect still on the run after Texas homicides
The search is intensifying for a gunman who shot five neighbors to death over the weekend. Authorities admit they have little sense of the suspect's whereabouts. 38-year-old Francisco Oropesa has been at large since the shooting just before midnight Friday in the rural town of Cleveland, Texas. Five people were killed, including a 9-year-old boy. Janet Shamlian has the latest on the manhunt.
Search continues in Texas mass shooting
Authorities are offering an $80,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of a Texas man accused of killing five people. They say they have zero leads. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil to discuss the latest on the ongoing manhunt.
Manhunt underway for shooting suspect
An urgent manhunt is underway for the person suspected of killing five of his neighbors, including a 9-year-old boy. Authorities say the suspect, 38-year-old Fransisco Oropesa, is armed and very dangerous and could be anyhwere now, more than two days after the mass shooting outside Houston. Janet Shamlian reports.
Manhunt underway for Texas shooting suspect
A manhunt was underway for Francisco Oropesa, the suspect accused of fatally shooting five of his neighbors, including a 9-year-old boy, in Cleveland, Texas, Friday night, police say. Authorities are offering an $80,000 reward for information leading to his capture. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamilan joined Anne Marie Green to discuss the latest.
Sheriff says Texas shooting suspect "could be anywhere now"
A Texas man went next door with an AR-style rifle and began shooting his neighbors after they asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep, authorities said.
Texas shooting suspect on the loose
The man accused of killing five people in a Texas home was still on the loose Sunday night. Authorities say Francisco Oropesa shot his neighbors after he was asked to stop firing his gun in his yard. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial underway
A second day of jury selection is underway in the federal hate crime case against the man charged in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. Robert Bowers is accused of killing 11 and wounding two others at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson discusses the case.
Moms protest gun violence after string of shootings
After several instances of shootings involving young people, mothers are taking action to try to stop it. Adriana Diaz reports.
Arrests made in deadly Alabama mass shooting
Law enforcement in Dadeville, Alabama, have arrested and charged two teenage brothers in connection to Saturday's mass shooting at a birthday party. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the developments in the case.
Alabama Sweet 16 shooting families grieve
Officials in Dadeville, Alabama, have identified the four victims who were killed in a shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party. At least 32 others were injured. Omar Villafranca reports.
How AI could help prevent gun violence
As gun violence continues, one company is trying to use AI to help prevent further tragedy. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look at how the technology can help spot threats in real time.
Mom, daughter speak out on Sweet 16 shooting
The mother and daughter whose Sweet 16 celebration became the scene of a mass shooting are speaking out for the first time. Four people were killed and more than two dozen were injured in the shooting at Alexis Dowdell's birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama, over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke with them both and joins Lilia Luciano with more.
Deadly shooting at Alabama Sweet 16 party
Police are searching for the shooter, or shooters, who opened fire at a Sweet 16 party in Dadeville, Alabama, over the weekend. Four people were killed and more than two dozen wounded in the attack. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us with the latest from Dadeville, and then Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano have more on rise in gun violence nationwide.
At least 4 killed in Alabama mass shooting
At least four people and dozens more were injured at a birthday party Sunday night in Alabama. Omar Villafranca joins "CBS News Mornings" from Dadeville with more about what we know about the victims.
4 dead in shooting at 16th birthday party
Four people were killed and 28 were injured at a 16-year-old's birthday party in Alabama. It was the 162nd mass shooting this year. Omar Villafranca reports.
Woman and man killed in mass shooting at cockfight in Honolulu
"I heard people running and driving out like it was a racetrack. People were screaming and telling everyone to run," a nearby resident said.
2 mass shootings on same weekend as NRA convention
Mass shootings at a birthday party in Alabama and a crowded park in Louisville, Kentucky, have left at least six dead over the last three days. This same weekend, the NRA is holding its annual convention, with 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls in attendance. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump, Pence speak at NRA convention
Both former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence addressed attendees at the National Rifle Association convention in Indianapolis Friday. Pence was greeted with some boos as he took the stage in his home state. Rob Costa has more.
Victims of FedEx mass shooting in Indiana sue magazine distributor
The lawsuit alleges American Tactical sells high-capacity magazines despite knowing they're used for mass killings.
Tenn. State Rep. Justin Pearson reinstated
County officials in Memphis voted unanimously on Wednesday to reappoint Justin Pearson to the Tennessee House of Representatives, less than a week after the legislature voted to expel him and another Black Democratic lawmaker for participating in a protest against gun violence. See the live reaction to the reinstatement.
Louisville survivor recalls getting shot as police release 911 calls
Old National Bank employee Dana Mitchell told CBS News she was shocked that her co-worker, who at one point she mentored, could carry out such a horrific attack.
New survey shows wide impact of gun violence
The shooting Monday in Louisville is one of the latest examples of gun violence in the United States, but many incidents involving a gun never make the news. A new survey from KFF found nearly one in five adults say they've had a family member killed by a gun. Nikki Battiste reports.
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Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying
Iran retaliates for Israel's latest assassinations as Trump and Netanyahu give no indication the war is about to let up, 19 days in.
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Watch Live: Gabbard, intel officials testify at hearing on threats to U.S.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and other top officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee about national security threats facing the U.S.
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Watch Live: Rand Paul confronts Markwayne Mullin at DHS confirmation hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is appearing before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee for a confirmation hearing, which Sen. Rand Paul chairs.
Official warns some airports could shut down if TSA sick calls climb
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
Trump's judicial confirmations show signs of slowing compared to first-term boom
President Trump is likely to make less of an impact on the federal bench in his second term because of fewer vacancies, a slower pace of retirements and the potential for Democrats to regain control of the Senate in November.
Paul calls Mullin a "man with anger issues" in confirmation hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security after President Donald Trump nominated him to replace Kristi Noem as the Homeland Security Secretary.
Senate begins marathon debate on SAVE America Act under pressure from Trump
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns of "resistance"
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
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Paul calls Mullin a "man with anger issues" in confirmation hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security after President Donald Trump nominated him to replace Kristi Noem as the Homeland Security Secretary.
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Official warns some airports could shut down if TSA sick calls climb
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
Former reality TV star wins Iditarod, rewards sled dogs with steaks
Jessie Holmes is the third competitor in the 54-year history of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to repeat the year after winning for the first time.
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Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new pact
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
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Paul calls Mullin a "man with anger issues" in confirmation hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security after President Donald Trump nominated him to replace Kristi Noem as the Homeland Security Secretary.
How the military is using AI in war
From intelligence to research and grant applications, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in government and military operations.
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
Federal judge strikes down Arkansas Ten Commandments in public schools law
An Arkansas law requiring that the Ten Commandments be prominently displayed in public school classrooms has been struck down by a federal judge.
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Facing potential Latino voter slide, GOP mobilizes in crucial Senate races ahead of 2026 midterms
Amid signs that Republicans may lose some of the Latino support that the party picked up in 2024, grassroots organizations are stepping in to boost GOP Senate candidates in key midterm races.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Children discover mysterious ancient skeleton next to playground
The skeleton is the latest in a series of bodies discovered in the city of Dijon that were mysteriously buried in a seated position while facing west.
Belgian soldiers to protect Jewish sites as Iran war fuels antisemitism
Italian soldiers are patrolling Rome's ancient Jewish quarter and Belgian troops will help secure Jewish sites as an official warns the threat of antisemitic violence "is very real."
Woman hospitalized after being startled by humanoid robot
Video widely shared online showed a woman angrily confronting a robot as it waved its metallic arms at her, while a crowd of onlookers gathered around.
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Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying
Iran retaliates for Israel's latest assassinations as Trump and Netanyahu give no indication the war is about to let up, 19 days in.
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Watch Live: Gabbard, intel officials testify at hearing on threats to U.S.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and other top officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee about national security threats facing the U.S.
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Behind the rise of The Last Dinner Party
The band The Last Dinner Party is coming to the U.S. next week to tour its second album, "From the Pyre." The members of the band spoke to Anthony Mason about how they met, their rapid rise to fame and the support they've had along the way.
Inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party
For more than 30 years, Vanity Fair has thrown an exclusive Oscar's after party. This year, the magazine's new global editorial director Mark Guiducci decided to trim the guest list, didn't allow press inside and even required guests to put a sticker over their phone camera for privacy. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" and gives an up-close look at the party.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
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How the military is using AI in war
From intelligence to research and grant applications, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in government and military operations.
Landmark social media trial continues
A verdict could come as soon as Tuesday in the landmark trial against Meta and Google for allegedly fueling social media addictions. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson 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.
U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
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Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
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Iran vows revenge against Israel
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