Anonymous donor to pay for funerals of Texas school shooting victims
Nineteen students and two teachers died in the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
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Mistakes in response to school shooting
Law enforcement officials are admitting mistakes were made during the response to Tuesday's deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. CBS News anchor Tanya Rivero gives an update from Thursday's press conference.
Helping mass shooting survivors cope
The healing process continues in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two adults were killed in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on Tuesday. Director of Community Outreach for The Rebels Project and Columbine High survivor Missy Mendo provides CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Nancy Chen insight into the healing process.
Sen. Ted Cruz walks away from interview
Texas Senator Ted Cruz walked away from an interview after being asked why so many mass shootings happen in America.
Families cope with tragedy in Texas
Lilia Luciano speaks with the heartbroken families of Tuesday’s Texas school shooting where a gunman killed two adults and 19 children—including 10-year-old Jose Flores.
Police response to school shooting criticized
Families of the school shooting victims in Uvalde, Texas, are demanding answers from law enforcement regarding their response to the attack. New video shows parents outside of the building begging police to save their children. CBS News Correspondent Danya Bacchus joins "CBS News Mornings" from Uvalde, Texas, with more on the families and the impact this massacre is having on the community.
Criticism over police response in Uvalde
As investigators continue to piece together what happened in the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, parents are questioning the timeline for the police response. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more from outside Robb Elementary.
Mourning victims in Texas shooting
The Uvalde community is mourning the loss of the children and teachers murdered during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has been speaking with families who are trying to comprehend the tragic losses.
An essay on loss and how our nation remembers
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and after a devastating week with another mass shooting, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Lee Cowan shares an essay on what he calls our "National Wound."
New details in Texas shooting raise questions
The police response into the Texas elementary school where a gunman's rampage killed 19 children and two teachers is being questioned after witnesses question the timeline of Tuesday's school shooting and the police response. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
NRA convention begins
As the community in Uvalde mourns, the NRA is set to hold its annual convention less than 300 miles away in Houston, Texas. More than 50,000 NRA members are expected to attend, setting the stage for potential clashes as thousands of gun control activists also flock to the city. CBS News chief campaign and election correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Texas shooting survivor says her stepbrother, who died, wanted to be a police officer
"He would always say, 'I want to be a cop so I can protect all these other people from the bad guys," the 9-year-old said.
Husband of teacher killed in Texas school shooting has died
The family of Irma and Joe Garcia say they were high school sweethearts who had been together for more than 25 years.
Police criticized for Texas school shooting response
Law enforcement authorities are facing questions over how much time passed before they put a stop to the massacre at Robb Elementary School in the town of Uvalde, Texas. CBS News' Tanya Rivero has the latest from Uvalde.
False conspiracy theories spread about Uvalde gunman
Several right-wing personalities have been perpetuating false and disturbing conspiracy theories about the Uvalde gunman on social media. CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBS News' Carter Evans to discuss just how dangerous this type of disinformation can be.
Questions about police response in Uvalde
Police gave an update Thursday afternoon on Tuesday's mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Investigators said they are still piecing together what happened, and addressed complaints that officers were slow to respond to the shooting. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga discusses what we know so far.
4th-grade shooting survivor says gunman told class: "It's time to die"
The student said at one point, a cop told students to yell if they need help. One of the kids did – and "the guy overheard and he came in and shot her."
Gun violence as a public health crisis
Tuesday's Texas school shooting marked the 213th mass shooting in the U.S. this year. CBS News' Jim Axelrod sits down with Dr. Celine Gounder, an editor-at-large for public health for Kaiser Health News, to discuss why gun violence is a public health crisis and what can be done to prevent further tragedies.
What are school resource officers?
Authorities in Uvalde, Texas, said the gunman in Tuesday's deadly shooting encountered a school district security officer outside Robb Elementary before storming the building and killing 21 people. According to local officials, no gunfire was exchanged in that initial confrontation. Mo Canady, executive director of the National Association of School Resource Officers, joined CBS News to discuss the role of such officers during a crisis situation and what more can be done to protect students.
Uvalde mourns 21 lives lost in shooting
Uvalde, Texas is mourning 21 lives lost in a mass school shooting. Hundreds of people attended a vigil on Wednesday night. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jim Krasula have the latest from the scene in Uvalde.
Pastor shares loss from Texas school shooting
Pastor Jamie Cabralez of Jesus Christ Revealed Ministries joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero to share his personal loss from the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Special agents kill Texas gunman
A highly-skilled team of U.S. Border Patrol agents is being credited with killing the 18 year old shooter who barricaded himself inside Robb Elementary during his rampage. CBS Mornings co-host Tony Dokoupil spoke with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus to learn more about the team.
Texas shooting leaves mourning community
Residents in Uvalde, Texas continue to mourn in the aftermath of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that left more than a dozen people dead. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil reports.
NRA to hold annual meeting in Houston
The NRA is holding its annual meeting in Houston just days after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas. Christian Heyne, a gun violence survivor and VP of Policy for Brady, joins CBS News' Jim Axelrod with more.
What past school shootings have to teach us
March for Our Lives is planning a nationwide protest this June in response to the Uvalde school shooting, roughly four years after the shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida that killed 17 people. Vanity fair contributor Dave Cullen is the author of best-sellers "Columbine" and "Parkland: Birth of a Movement." He joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green to discuss the lessons learned from those tragedies.
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Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Spanish police say James Gracey's death was likely accidental
Police in Barcelona said the death of Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.
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We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found.
Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" — a red flag for hospice fraud.
In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
Around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region
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Around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
Book excerpt: "The Meaning of Your Life" by Arthur C. Brooks
In his latest book, the New York Times bestselling author writes of a cultural crisis: an increase in anxiety and depression, concurrent with a rise in social media use, during what he terms an "Age of Emptiness."
Spanish police say James Gracey's death was likely accidental
Police in Barcelona said the death of Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.
U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Georgia woman charged with murder over alleged use of abortion pills
A 31-year-old Georgia woman has charged with murder by police who say she took pills to induce an abortion.
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Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
FCC approves Nexstar's purchase of Tegna hours after lawsuits sought to block deal
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
Mortgage rates rise as Iran war heightens U.S. inflation fears
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices
Domestic energy companies could benefit from high oil prices in the short-term, but take a hit if the Iran war drags on.
Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
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Around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Georgia woman charged with murder over alleged use of abortion pills
A 31-year-old Georgia woman has charged with murder by police who say she took pills to induce an abortion.
DOJ says it shut down websites that threatened dissidents and took credit for hacks
The Justice Department says it has shuttered four websites that were allegedly used by Iranian government-linked groups to post hacked information and threaten regime critics.
Federal commission made up of Trump appointees approves design of his gold coin
The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the president and were appointed by him earlier this year, was without objection.
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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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How Israel assassinates its foes: "Their intelligence is just so much better"
As the Iran war rages, Israel continues killing senior Iranian figures. CBS News asked experts how they do it.
Around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
Norway's crown princess speaks out on ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Mette-Marit, who is married to Crown Prince Haakon, sat down with Norwegian broadcaster NRK for a 20-minute interview on Thursday.
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Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
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Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Hartman, Seftel on "All the Empty Rooms"
"All the Empty Rooms," which follows CBS News' Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings, won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. Hartman and the film's director, Joshua Seftel, talk about what that moment meant to the families of the victims and having Gloria Cazares, the mother of a 9-year-old girl killed in Uvalde, deliver the acceptance speech.
Gosling, Hüller talk "Project Hail Mary"
Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, stars of "Project Hail Mary," speak with "CBS Mornings" about the highly-anticipated movie, what it was like acting alongside the puppeteers behind alien Rocky and why Hüller chose a Harry Styles song to sing in a scene in the movie.
Steve Hartman on filming "All the Empty Rooms"
Unmade beds and overdue books. That's some of what CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman found in his Oscar-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms," which looks at the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. Hartman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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.
Inside NVIDIA's new chip
NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog
A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
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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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Shocking discovery after man's disappearance
In the summer of 2013, Minnesota resident Gary Herbst seemingly disappeared. Years later, investigators made a startling discovery. Peter Van Sant has the story for "48 Hours."
Steve Hartman on filming "All the Empty Rooms"
Unmade beds and overdue books. That's some of what CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman found in his Oscar-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms," which looks at the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. Hartman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
New photos in Michigan synagogue attack
Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has shared new images of the damage from last week's attack at the synagogue. A photo has also emerged of the attacker holding an AR-style rifle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Photo of Michigan synagogue attacker shows him with AR-style rifle
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Joseph Duggar faces child sex abuse charges
Joseph Duggar, one of the stars of the reality show "19 Kids and Counting," has been arrested and is facing child sex abuse charges. He's accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl six years ago in Florida. Tom Hanson reports.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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The Dog Aging Project | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Dogs may be more than man's best friend. They could help scientists unlock treatments for age-related diseases. Researchers studying how dogs age hope their discoveries could lead to longer, healthier lives for both dogs and humans. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
Diesel prices rise as Iran war rages on
Diesel prices are rising and the price of gas continues to slam Americans during the Iran war. Ed Hirs, an energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins CBS News with more.
UConn's Azzi Fudd on resilience in basketball
UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd speaks to Jan Crawford about growing up playing basketball, her love for the game and her teammates, and overcoming multiple injuries to play again.
Hartman, Seftel on "All the Empty Rooms"
"All the Empty Rooms," which follows CBS News' Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings, won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. Hartman and the film's director, Joshua Seftel, talk about what that moment meant to the families of the victims and having Gloria Cazares, the mother of a 9-year-old girl killed in Uvalde, deliver the acceptance speech.
Key details on Iran war as third week begins
Iran struck a major oil refinery in Kuwait again and aimed missiles toward Israel. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Natalie Brand report.