Leaders say Australia needs tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
For the second time in 3 decades, Australian leaders have vowed to respond quickly to a mass shooting with tighter gun ownership laws.
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Australia terror attack raises questions about police preparedness
The deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney comes amid a significant spike in antisemitic rhetoric and attacks in Australia.
Man charged with murder in mass shooting at South Carolina bar
Anferny Freeman, 27, was charged with murder in a mass shooting that killed four people and injured 15 people.
Atlanta airport threat suspect in custody
The man accused of planning to carry out a shooting at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is in federal custody, officials said. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest on what led to his arrest.
Mass shooting threat thwarted in Atlanta
The man suspected of threatening to open fire at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday is set to make his first court appearance on Tuesday morning in Jonesboro, Georgia. CBS News correspondent Skyer Henry has more details on how police say they thwarted his plan, including a call from his family.
Feud led to bar shooting, sheriff says
Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner said Wednesday that the deadly weekend bar shooting on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, was caused by an "ongoing feud." CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
LDS churchgoer raises money for accused Michigan shooter's family
Among the fundraisers that have cropped up in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Michigan church last weekend, one aims to raise money not for the victims but, instead, for family members of the accused shooter. And it appears to have the backing of many LDS members.
Here's what we know about the suspect in the Michigan church shooting
Police in Grand Blanc, Michigan, say the man suspected of killing at least four people and injuring eight others at a church on Sunday morning died after "exchanging gunfire" with police.
3 dead, at least 5 injured in shooting at North Carolina waterfront bar
From a boat sailing past one of Southport's waterfront bars, a shooter opened fire into a crowd of patrons and fled. Authorities said they quickly arrested a person of interest.
2 teens arrested in deadly Alabama shooting
A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested in Saturday's deadly mass shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama, officials announced Wednesday. The suspects, identified as Ty Reik McCullough and Travis McCullough, were each charged with four counts of reckless murder, Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. They will be charged as adults, the district attorney said.
Officials hold briefing on Louisville shooting
Police say a gunman is dead after opening fire at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky. At least four people were killed and multiple others wounded. Watch a briefing by local officials and Governor Andy Beshear with the latest on this developing story.
Buffalo supermarket gunman is sentenced
The 19-year-old who pleaded guilty to killing 10 in a mass shooting targeting Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, last May has been sentenced to life in prison. A man lunged at him in court during the proceedings. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with this developing story.
Mass held at site of Minneapolis church shooting
For the first time since this week's deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis church, which killed two young students and wounded more than a dozen people, a devastated community gathered Saturday at the site to attend Mass. Ashley Grams has more.
Minneapolis officials interview shooter's mom
Investigators in Minneapolis have spent hours interviewing the mother of the shooter who killed two children in Wednesday's school shooting. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more.
Mom was working in ICU when injured daughter arrived after school shooting
One of the young victims of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school remains in critical condition Thursday, at the same hospital where her mother works as a pediatric critical care nurse.
School shooter's family interviewed
Officials with multiple agencies are speaking to several family members of the Annunciation Catholic School shooter, CBS News has learned, as investigators seek to piece together a motive for the mass attack. Nicole Sganga reports.
Officials interview school shooter's mother
Officials have interviewed the Annunciation school shooter's mother, CBS News has learned. This comes as more details emerge about the victims from Wednesday's mass shooting. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Families of shooting victims speaks out
The families of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski are speaking out after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Details about Annunciation school shooter
Investigators are collecting the Annunciation Catholic School shooter's writings and other items as more details emerge about the mass shooting's victims. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
What is nihilistic violent extremism?
As the investigation into Wednesday's deadly school shooting in Minneapolis unfolds, U.S. officials are placing the shooter into a relatively new category of criminal behavior known as "nihilistic violent extremism." CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Psychologist on shootings' impact on kids
As the nation mourns another school shooting, many parents are wondering how to address these tragic events with their children. Psychologist Karishma Patel Buford "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Minnesota sues TikTok for "preying" on kids
More than a year after lawmakers passed yet-to-be-enacted legislation banning TikTok, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against the popular social media app. Ellison joins "The Takeout" to discuss the litigation and his reaction to the deadly Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis.
Search for motive in Catholic school shooting
Investigators are poring through the Minneapolis Catholic school shooter's writings in search of answers. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports. Then, Minnesota State Rep. Emma Greenman joins to discuss further.
Disturbing details on Minneapolis shooter
Officials in Minneapolis Thursday shared new information about the investigation into the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Following the press conference, CBS News' Anna Schecter reported on what we know.
Students shielded each other during shooting
Officials provided updates on the medical conditions of 17 people injured during a school shooting in Minnesota. This comes as more details emerge about how teachers and students took cover as a shooter targeted the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestiality
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
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White House backs Hegseth as new details come out about Iran war's cost
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of defying Congress with the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in Africa
The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country, Eswatini's government said.
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Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
Remembering Bob Mackie's most iconic looks
Bob Mackie, who bedazzled stars like Cher, Carol Burnett and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. "CBS Mornings" looks back at some of his legendary looks.
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OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
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.
Speaker Johnson on Trump's AI comments
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
Trump lauds AI amid dire warnings
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during an industry summit, saying that data centers "make people wealthy" and dismissing AI development concerns as a "hoax." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you should know.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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Investigators believe fireworks triggered wildfire
In Washington state, investigators said they believe illegal fireworks, shot from the back of a pickup truck, sparked a nearly 10,000-acre deadly wildfire earlier this summer. Jason Allen reports.
Stolen Tesla barrels down boardwalk
A man racing a stolen Tesla down a crowded boardwalk hit a woman, setting off a wild chase involving lots of witnesses, including one recording it all on a pair of smart glasses. Jonah Kaplan reports.
FBI foils ISIS-inspired plot in Pennsylvania
The FBI said it thwarted a "mass casualty attack," inspired by ISIS, allegedly by a 21-year-old man in Pennsylvania. Agents allegedly tracked the young man to a hotel where they arrested him. It's the second ISIS-related plot to surface since August. Nicole Sganga reports.
FBI: Pennsylvania man was planning ISIS attack
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man planned to carry out an ISIS-inspired "mass casualty attack" before being thwarted by the FBI, federal law enforcement officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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 music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Father-daughter pilots cross paths
Just before taking off for Munich, Germany, United Airlines pilot Kent Katnik, checked in with the tower and heard his daughter, Kenny Katnick, herself a pilot, about to take off for Syracuse. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Arch Manning apologizes for AI video comments
Arch Manning, one of the most famous names in college football, coming off one of the biggest wins of his life on Saturday, made one of his bigger blunters. He laughed and joked about an AI video of Steve Sarkisian hitting reporter Holly Rowe. He has since apologized.
Images show Iran's damage to U.S. bases
New images obtained exclusively by CBS News reveal devastating damage across U.S. bases in the Middle East after missile and drone strikes from Iran. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan has more.
Newsom: Won't run for president if Harris runs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told CNN that he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris launches her own campaign. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Marc Short join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Investigators believe fireworks triggered wildfire
In Washington state, investigators said they believe illegal fireworks, shot from the back of a pickup truck, sparked a nearly 10,000-acre deadly wildfire earlier this summer. Jason Allen reports.