1 dead, 5 wounded in shooting near nightclub in South Carolina
A South Carolina sheriff's office says the person who was killed was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.
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Shooting along Florida's Hollywood Beach injures 9
Four children were among those hurt in the shooting along the beach in Hollywood, Florida.
Eye on America: Gun violence prevention
In Washington, D.C., we take a look at the challenges illegal guns pose to law enforcement. Then in Missouri, we meet a group of moms protesting gun violence after a string of shootings across the country. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Texas House assault weapons bill misses deadline for floor vote
The bill had unexpectedly advanced Monday, just days after a deadly shooting over the weekend in Allen, Texas, had left eight dead.
Texas gunman had Nazi tattoos and researched when mall was busiest
His posts on a Russian social networking site suggest the 33-year-old had been planning the attack for weeks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Many U.S. families affected by gun violence
A new survey found that one in five American adults have had a family member who was killed by a gun. Some 21% of American adults also reported being personally threatened with a gun. Nikki Battiste reports.
Gun violence casts shadow over holiday weekend
As three major holidays overlap this weekend, Americans are still grappling with the aftermath of the Nashville school shooting and several other mass shootings this year. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Gun violence in the U.S. is becoming more fatal, new research reveals
Nearly 49,000 people died from gun violence in the U.S. in 2021, according to the CDC.
Biden seeks to increase gun background checks
President Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday designed to increase the number of background checks conducted during gun purchases. Biden announced the executive order while in Monterey Park, California, the site of a mass shooting in January that left 11 people dead.
ATF director on sweeping gun crimes report
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has released a comprehensive report tracking legally-bought firearms used in crimes, along with the prevalence of ghost guns. ATF Director Steven Dettelbach joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss his agency's efforts to crack down on gun crime.
U.K. jails right-wing extremist who helped "inspire" U.S. mass shootings
A detective said the case shows, "while not all individuals have the means to act upon their words, in the online space, they can easily spread to inspire others who do."
Secret Service analyzes mass casualty attacks
After recent a series of mass shootings in the U.S, the Secret Service has released a report detailing trends in mass casualty attacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the findings.
Harris to visit shooting site Monterey Park
Vice President Harris will travel to Monterey Park, California today in the wake of the mass shooting there. It was one of three mass shootings in the state in three days. Walmart employees in the U.S. are getting a slight raise. Starting next month, the average pay will increase from $17 an hour to $17.50. This comes amid stiff competition during a nationwide labor shortage. And after 6 tries, Scott Rolen will finally become a baseball Hall of Famer.
Biden reacts to recent shootings
The White House says President Biden is offering federal support to local officials in California as they investigate recent shootings in the state. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" to share more on the legislation that some officials are calling for.
At least 7 killed in Half Moon Bay shootings
A mass shooting has rocked yet another California community. Seven people were killed Monday when a gunman opened fire on two farms in the rural area of Half Moon Bay. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports and joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the latest on the investigation.
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California mourning after recent mass shootings; Apple avoids massive layoffs.
Seven dead in Half Moon Bay, one of 3 California mass shootings in 3 days
The Half Moon Bay shooting came two days after a massacre in Monterey Park took at least 11 lives and was followed by one in Oakland that left one person dead and seven wounded.
Shootout at Oakland gas station kills 1, wounds 7
The gunfire was the second mass shooting in the Bay Area on Monday alone and third in California in as many days.
Illinois House approves assault weapons ban
Illinois House legislators passed a bill Friday which would ban the sale and purchase of assault weapons in the state. The bill now heads to the state Senate. The passage comes in the wake of the Highland Park massacre. Charlie De Mar has the details.
Mass shooting in New Orleans leaves 2 dead, 4 wounded
All the victims were in their late teens, police say. No one was in custody and no motive was known.
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Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Jeffrey Epstein sent letter to Larry Nassar before suicide, records show
Documents obtained by the AP provide the most complete accounting to date of Epstein's detention and death, and its chaotic aftermath.
2 boys killed by gunfire as they played with kittens in yard
Brothers Jesus and Sebastian Perez-Salome, ages 8 and 9, and a third victim were killed.
Biden to address nation on deal to avoid default
President Biden says he wants to sign the debt ceiling deal "as soon as possible."
Fort Bragg drops Confederate namesake as part of rebranding effort
The change from Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty is part of a broad Department of Defense initiative motivated by the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Iran frees 3 European prisoners after rumors of American's release
A lawyer for Siamak Namazi denied "rumors" the American was set to come home shortly before officials announced the release of 2 Austrians and a Dane.
"Dangerous" inmate on the run after escaping Missouri jail; 6 others caught
Seven inmates escaped, but most were recaptured within hours. The remaining escapee should be considered "armed and dangerous," police said.
There are only four U.S. cities where renters can afford to buy
Most renters have been priced out of nearly all major U.S. cities, including once-affordable places like Salt Lake City.
How to "get as close as it's currently possible" to Mars
A Mars livestream is offering a one-hour opportunity to get closer than ever to the red planet.
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Ford recalls over 140,000 Lincoln MKCs because of potential fire risk
The automaker has advised consumers of certain model years of the luxury SUV to park their vehicles outside and "away from structures."
Who voted against the debt ceiling bill, and who voted for it?
It sailed through the House by a vote of 314 to 117 on Wednesday, and cleared the Senate one day later by a vote of 63 to 36.
"Dangerous" inmate on the run after escaping Missouri jail; 6 others caught
Seven inmates escaped, but most were recaptured within hours. The remaining escapee should be considered "armed and dangerous," police said.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Phil Dunster reflects on "Ted Lasso" finale, possible spin-off
When asked about his feelings as the season came to an end, Dunster described a mix of monumental career moments and the somber realization that it could be the last with his castmates.
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Ford recalls over 140,000 Lincoln MKCs because of potential fire risk
The automaker has advised consumers of certain model years of the luxury SUV to park their vehicles outside and "away from structures."
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
There are only four U.S. cities where renters can afford to buy
Most renters have been priced out of nearly all major U.S. cities, including once-affordable places like Salt Lake City.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
10 states sue to try to block large flood insurance rate hikes
The increases are slated to be phased in over the coming years. The states say the steeper rates could cost some people their homes and businesses.
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Who voted against the debt ceiling bill, and who voted for it?
It sailed through the House by a vote of 314 to 117 on Wednesday, and cleared the Senate one day later by a vote of 63 to 36.
Biden to address nation on deal to avoid default
President Biden says he wants to sign the debt ceiling deal "as soon as possible."
Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Nurse denied ambulance requests before migrant child died, officials say
Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, who suffered from sickle cell anemia and heart disease, died after she and her family spent over a week in Border Patrol custody.
Asylum limits justified given "sheer number" of migrants, top official says
The rules ban many migrants from asylum if they don't wait for an appointment to enter the U.S. at an official border crossing.
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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Winter saw "large spike" in very rare pediatric brain infections, CDC reports
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
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Blinken says "stronger" Ukraine a prerequisite for talks with Russia
"A cease-fire that simply freezes current lines in place," allowing Putin to "rest, rearm, and reattack - that is not a just and lasting peace," the top U.S diplomat said.
U.N. rushing to prevent "one of the worst oil spills" in history
The massive supertanker with more than 1 million barrels of oil on board could "spontaneously explode or break apart at any moment," the United Nations warns.
Iran frees 3 European prisoners after rumors of American's release
A lawyer for Siamak Namazi denied "rumors" the American was set to come home shortly before officials announced the release of 2 Austrians and a Dane.
Russia accused of using "starvation tactics" against Ukraine civilians
Investigators say they found evidence of a "deliberate plan" by Russia to subject Ukrainian civilians "to inhumane living conditions."
U.S. suspends cease-fire in Sudan, adds new sanctions
The suspension of a humanitarian cease-fire in Sudan came as a result of "repeated serious violations" of the terms, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia said.
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Phil Dunster reflects on "Ted Lasso" finale, possible spin-off
When asked about his feelings as the season came to an end, Dunster described a mix of monumental career moments and the somber realization that it could be the last with his castmates.
Billy Joel is ending his decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden
Throughout his history-making residency thus far, Joel has sold 1.6 million tickets to fans from all 50 states and 120 countries.
Sean "Diddy" Combs sues liquor giant Diageo, accusing it of racism
The suit asserts that while Diageo publicly promotes itself as a leader on diversity, Combs and his company found it unwilling to treat its Black partners equally. Diageo denies it.
William and Kate show up for royal wedding of Jordan's crown prince
The British royals' attendance at the ceremony in Amman was kept under wraps until just a few hours before the start of the palace ceremony.
Kim Cattrall set to reprise role in "Sex and the City" spinoff
Cattrall starred in six seasons and two movie spinoffs of "Sex and the City."
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How to protect your home security camera from hackers
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
"The ChatGPT Revolution" explored in CBS doc
In a new documentary, CBS Reports explores the unleashing of artificial intelligence, a rapidly evolving technology. Entrepreneur João Santos, who created AIsthetic, an apparel company using CHatGPT as the CEO, joins CBS News.
Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
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South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
The massive fossil once belonged to an ancient elephant-like creature dating back to the Ice Age.
Are orcas coordinating attacks on boats?
Killer whales could be learning to attack small boats. Scientists are warning about an increase in what appear to be coordinated attacks by orcas on several vessels off the coast of Europe. One boat had to be abandoned and left to sink in the Strait of Gibraltar. Jeff Corwin, a biologist and wildlife conservationist, has more.
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"Dangerous" inmate on the run after escaping Missouri jail; 6 others caught
Seven inmates escaped, but most were recaptured within hours. The remaining escapee should be considered "armed and dangerous," police said.
Man arrested for aiming gun at woman's head after friend used his driveway
The driver said he pulled into the driveway to reposition his vehicle when the homeowner banged on his rear window with a gun.
Wanted woman poisons her lookalike with cheesecake to steal her identity
Viktoria Nasyrova was suspected of murder in Russia. This photo of her in sunglasses gave away her hiding place in New York.
48 Hours: The Case of the Poison Cheesecake
Authorities say a woman named Viktoria Nasyrova tried to kill her lookalike and steal her identity in a most unusual way. Nasyrova is accused of poisoning a beauty stylist, Olga Tsvyk, with a piece of cheesecake. 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview.
2 boys killed by gunfire as they played with kittens in yard
Brothers Jesus and Sebastian Perez-Salome, ages 8 and 9, and a third victim were killed.
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How to "get as close as it's currently possible" to Mars
A Mars livestream is offering a one-hour opportunity to get closer than ever to the red planet.
Boeing again delays first piloted test flight of Starliner crew ferry ship
A new launch target was not announced, but Boeing officials said a flight this year is still feasible. In theory.
Webb telescope discovers traces of water in atmosphere of exoplanet
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
NASA holds first public meeting on UFOs
NASA says it's received more than 800 reports of unidentified flying objects from around the world over the past 27 years, but only about 2-5% of them are actually mysteries. For the very first time, the space agency's team investigating UFOs held a public meeting, revealing the research it's doing to understand the unexplained objects. Nate Burleson reports.
What NASA's UFO hearing revealed
NASA on Wednesday held its first public meeting looking into UFOs -- known now as UAPs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena. A panel of experts came together to try and explain the mysterious sightings. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what investigators have discovered so far.
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Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
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The ChatGPT Revolution | CBS Reports
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived. AI tools such as ChatGPT offer the power to transform fields like business, art, medical research and more. But this technology also brings ethical uncertainty and peril. CBS Reports explores the unleashing of this still rapidly evolving creation and some of the possible dangers.
Pence won't face charges for classified docs
CBS News has confirmed former Vice President Mike Pence will not face charges in the probe by the Department of Justice on his handling of classified documents. This comes as Pence is set to announce a run for the 2024 presidency next week. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Extended-stay hotels see surge in demand
Extended-stay hotels are seeing an increase in demand. According to a report by The Highland Group, extended-stay room revenue totaled over $4.3 billion in the first quarter of this year. Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton have each announced plans for new brands for extended-stay rooms. Wyndham launched ECHO Suites Extended Stay last year. Lisa Checchio, chief marketing officer for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, joined CBS News to talk about the trend.
The status of the AR-15 in the U.S.
According to The Washington Post, 10 of the 17 deadliest mass shootings in America involved an AR-15 style rifle. Cameron McWhirter, co-author of the upcoming book, "American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15" has more on the status of the gun in the U.S.
U.S. adds over 300,000 jobs in May
According to the U.S. Labor Department, 339,000 jobs were added in May, much more than the 190,000 predicted by some economists. The unemployment rate rose to 3.7%. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and the former director of the TARP Capital Purchase Program at the Treasury Department, joins CBS News with her analysis of the numbers.