Man who says he was Omar Mateen's gay lover speaks out
In an interview with Univision, a man claims he first met Omar Mateen on the gay dating app Grindr, says they were "friends with benefits"
In an interview with Univision, a man claims he first met Omar Mateen on the gay dating app Grindr, says they were "friends with benefits"
A man claiming to have had a "friends with benefits" relationship with Orlando shooter Omar Mateen has come forward and was interviewed by Univision. The FBI says it has spoken with both men and women who have claimed relationships.
"The fact that this person was a Muslim, and also that he was a Muslim from my community and someone that I knew .... very disturbing," man tells CBS News
A former acquaintance of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen says he tipped off the FBI when he became alarmed by Mateen's comments. David Begnaud reports.
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Investigators tell CBS News Orlando gunman entered the Pulse nightclub at least once before he returned to begin the assault
After meeting with prosecutors, first responders and victims of the Orlando terror attack, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said that the investigation is still ongoing, and a motive has yet to be established. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details.
AG Loretta Lynch gave him a huge opening when she announced that the FBI would, absurdly, redact references to ISIS from the Orlando shooter's call
After Democrats staged a nearly 15-hour filibuster urging the Senate to act on gun control, the Senate failed to advance four gun measures Monday night. CBSN's DeMarco Morgan has more.
Broadway's biggest stars came together last week to record a new version of "What the World Needs Now is Love" with profits benefiting Orlando's LGBT community. Producer James Wesley and his husband, musician Seth Rudetsky, put the project together in just two days. Dr Jon LaPook reports.
Chilling, calm and deliberate is how the FBI described Omar Mateen when he called 911 during the Pulse nightclub rampage. Mateen pledged himself to the leader of ISIS in his call. David Begnaud has more.
In the days after the Orlando terror attack, CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook visited to see how the community was healing emotionally. Survivors and friends of victims had a clear message: they would not be afraid.
Over the past few months, Donald Trump stuck by his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski amid scandals and calls for his dismissal; Broadway's biggest stars came together last week to record a new version of "What the World Needs Now is Love" with profits benefiting Orlando's LGBT community.
Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans were still ongoing as of Monday evening
After facing criticism, the FBI reversed its decision to release a partial transcript of Omar Mateen's call to police the night of the deadly attack and released the gunman's pledge to ISIS late Monday. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Initially, the FBI had released a transcript omitting Orlando shooter Omar Mateen's pledge of allegiance to ISIS
Officials are getting a clearer picture of the Orlando gunman Omar Mateen, and now partial transcripts of his calls to police have been publicly released. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN from Orlando with the latest.
A partial transcript has been released of the Orlando gunman's calls to police the night of the deadly attack. Omar Mateen said he was the gunman and called himself an "Islamic soldier." CBS News homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest details.
Release of 911 transcripts in Pulse nightclub massacre attempts to address questions about police actions during three-hour standoff
CBS News' Paula Reid discusses the 911 call transcripts released by the FBI. The transcripts detail phone calls made by Orlando gunman Omar Mateen in the midst of his deadly attack at Pulse nightclub.
The FBI has released details of the various phone calls during the standoff between police and the Orlando massacre gunman
CBS News' Jeff Pegues discusses the FBI's plans to release partial transcripts of 911 calls made by gunman Omar Mateen during his attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
Tens of thousands held a vigil in Orlando Sunday night, honoring the 49 people killed in the mass shooting eight days ago
Investigators are still interviewing witnesses, and looking to learn more about gunman Omar Mateen and others who knew him well
Outside of the Orlando Health Medical Center, there are 49 crosses -- one to honor each victim of the nightclub massacre. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud speaks with CBSN about the tribute.
The department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.
The bill is likely to fail for a second time, but Democrats will try to use Republicans' resistance to shift the narrative on border security in their favor.
A strong wind gust toppled the stage at a campaign rally for a longshot Mexican presidential candidate, killing at least nine and injuring dozens, officials said.
A Thai hospital treating people injured by turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight from London says 20 remain in intensive care.
The former presidential candidate said she will vote for former President Donald Trump in November.
The grizzly bit into the 35-year-old man's can of bear repellent and was hit with a burst of it, causing the animal to flee.
Trump's attorneys and aide Walt Nauta sparred with prosecutors during hearing in case involving Trump's handling of classified records.
Climber Phunjo Lama reached the top of Everest, the world's tallest peak, in just 14 hours and 31 minutes – a feat that typically takes people days.
Charlie Colin, a founding member and former bassist of the band Train, died at 58, his sister confirmed to CBS News.
The grizzly bit into the 35-year-old man's can of bear repellent and was hit with a burst of it, causing the animal to flee.
The bill is likely to fail for a second time, but Democrats will try to use Republicans' resistance to shift the narrative on border security in their favor.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
The Justice Department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.
Trump's attorneys and aide Walt Nauta sparred with prosecutors during hearing in case involving Trump's handling of classified records.
The Justice Department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.
The postal service has allegedly fired mail carriers in at least seven states after they reported getting hurt while on the job.
Remote work helped drive an additional $375 billion in online spending last year, report shows.
Other athletes being turned into Barbie include Canadian soccer player Christine Sinclair and French boxer Estelle Mossely.
The air travel service rolls out "white paw treatment" for dogs. Human passengers come second.
The bill is likely to fail for a second time, but Democrats will try to use Republicans' resistance to shift the narrative on border security in their favor.
A strong wind gust toppled the stage at a campaign rally for a longshot Mexican presidential candidate, killing at least nine and injuring dozens, officials said.
The Justice Department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.
Trump's attorneys and aide Walt Nauta sparred with prosecutors during hearing in case involving Trump's handling of classified records.
Hunter Biden's California tax fraud trial was originally scheduled to take place in June.
Singer and actor Nick Jonas says these three things help him take care of his mental health as part of his Type 1 diabetes management.
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows presumed to be infected, state health officials announced in a statement Wednesday.
A firefighting foam known as AFFF contains PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," that have been linked to cancer.
Actor Taye Diggs is opening about a mental health condition that has affected his younger sister Christian: schizophrenia, which impacts how a person thinks, feels and behaves.
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
A Thai hospital treating people injured by turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight from London says 20 remain in intensive care.
Climber Phunjo Lama reached the top of Everest, the world's tallest peak, in just 14 hours and 31 minutes – a feat that typically takes people days.
A strong wind gust toppled the stage at a campaign rally for a longshot Mexican presidential candidate, killing at least nine and injuring dozens, officials said.
A death and multiple injuries aboard a Singapore Airlines flight have drawn attention to the dangers turbulence can pose.
The son of a wealthy businessman in India, accused of killing 2 people in a Porsche, was initially told he'd be bailed if he wrote a short essay and spent some time with local police.
Charlie Colin, a founding member and former bassist of the band Train, died at 58, his sister confirmed to CBS News.
Jeremy Renner is returning to "Mayor of Kingstown" after taking some time to recover after a near-fatal snowplow accident last year.
Lenny Kravitz tells "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about times he still feels like a "16-year-old kid trying to get the record deal."
Actor Jeremy Renner joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his return to the hit show "Mayor of Kingstown" following a snowplow accident that nearly took his life. Renner stars as Mike McLusky in the Paramount+ crime drama, which follows a family of power brokers working to bring order and justice to a town dependent on the prison system.
Commuters in a London train station are being surprised with performances from some of the biggest names in music. It all started with the donation of a piano from Elton John, who wanted to spread a little joy to people passing through. "CBS Mornings" sent cameras to St. Pancras International station in London to find out what the hype is all about.
Nebraska sued social media giant TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, claiming the platform targets minors with "addictive design" and alleging it's "fueling a youth mental health crisis."
The FCC is introducing a proposal to require political advertisers to disclose when they use Ai-generated content in broadcast TV and radio ads.
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.
Target is slashing prices on more than 5,000 items by this summer. Prices for household items like milk, bagels, diapers and even pet food are dropping, but there are concerns the move could hurt small businesses struggling to compete with larger chains. Columbia's retail studies director Mark Cohen joins to discuss.
Actress Scarlett Johansson demanded that OpenAI stop using an AI-generated voice that she says sounds like her own and was developed without her permission. Intellectual property attorney Joseph Lawyer joins to break down the dispute.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says it seized over 79 million fake pills containing fentanyl in 2023, a more than 33% increase from the year before. To combat the crisis, officials are cracking down on drug traffickers by targeting online retailers selling pill presses. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains.
The family members of Uvalde school shooting victims announced Wednesday a $2 million settlement with the Texas city. Law enforcement agencies who responded to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School have come under scrutiny for their actions during the attack. Josh Koskoff, a lawyer representing the victims' families, spoke at a press conference.
The son of a wealthy businessman in India, accused of killing 2 people in a Porsche, was initially told he'd be bailed if he wrote a short essay and spent some time with local police.
A gunman killed at least two people and wounded several others Wednesday morning in Chester, Pennsylvania, a city outside Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia reported from the scene and interviewed District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
A suspect is in custody after five people were shot, two fatally, in a workplace shooting today at Delaware County Linen in Chester, Pennsylvania, the DA said.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
NASA ruled out a planned Saturday launch of Boeing's Starliner to allow more time for analysis of a small, but persistent helium leak in the ship's propulsion system.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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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.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
GPS Renewables co-founders Mainak Chakraborty and Sreekrishna Sankar are innovatively using technology to convert waste into bioenergy
SunGrid Solutions spearheads the energy transition with best-in-class energy storage systems. CEO Jody Snodgrass highlights the innovative leadership team and their unmatched EPC integration process for efficient and bankable renewable energy.
Millionaire Forrest Fenn hid a gold-filled chest somewhere in the Rockies and wrote a poem with cryptic clues. Tens of thousands searched for it and five people died trying. A story of obsession. "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil reports for "48 Hours" Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 10/9c on CBS and Paramount+.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin stood side by side last week declaring the strength of their partnership while condemning what they called a "destructive and hostile" U.S. Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins CBS News to examine how U.S. adversaries are working to undermine to the concept of Western democracy.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says it seized over 79 million fake pills containing fentanyl in 2023, a more than 33% increase from the year before. To combat the crisis, officials are cracking down on drug traffickers by targeting online retailers selling pill presses. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains.