Can Orlando victims' families and survivors sue gunmaker Sig Sauer?
Or maybe even Omar Mateen's employer, G4S? A lawsuit now underway from the Newtown school massacre could hold the answer
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Orlando shooter's father: "I don't approve of what he did"
The father of Omar Mateen, the man who shot up the Pulse nightclub, has strong opinions about what his son did
Local Orlando news station says Mateen called during shooting
"It's me. I am the shooter," Mateen reportedly said to a startled late night producer for local News 13, about 45 minutes after entering Pulse
Documentary shows Orlando gunman six years before nightclub massacre
Omar Mateen was working as a security guard following the BP oil spill and appears skeptical of the cleanup operation
"America's rifle": The marketing of assault-style weapons
Sales of the weapons have boomed since a ban on them expired in 2004 -- but so has their use in mass shootings
Orlando killer's wife says she tried to stop attack
Omar Mateen's wife has been interviewed by FBI and told authorities she attempted to stop husband from committing massacre, source says
Orlando gunman's father reacts to speculation son was gay
The speculation comes as several people have told investigators they saw Omar Mateen at Pulse nightclub prior to the deadly shooting
What we know about Orlando shooter Omar Mateen
A picture is emerging of 29-year-old Omar Mateen as a confused, abusive, mentally ill man
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CBS News contributor Jamie Wax sits down with Danielle Brooks for CBSN
Few restrictions on assault rifle purchases in Fla.
The massacre of 49 people at an Orlando nightclub is raising questions about access to guns - assault rifles, in particular
Orlando victim describes execution scene in nightclub
Angel Colon said he was shot several times by Omar Mateen in Pulse nightclub in two separate incidents
Orlando gunman's alleged sexual confusion betrays ISIS loyalty
Former FBI profiler explains to CBS News why a man who may have been gay gunned down dozens of gay people and claimed loyalty to extremists
Did FBI miss signs in past investigations of Orlando killer?
FBI agents scrutinized Omar Mateen twice in recent years but cleared him both times, confirming no evidence of ties to terror
Lives, dreams of 49 people lost in Orlando nightclub shooting
Remembering lives lost in Orlando
Orlando surgeons speak out: "This is not something that goes away"
Six surgeons at Orlando Regional Medical Center saw 44 gunshot patients at once after the shooting at Pulse nightclub
Inside the final shootout between police and Orlando shooter
Orlando police are trained to attack active shooters immediately, rather than wait for a SWAT team, so three officers quickly forced Omar Mateen to retreat
What we know about Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen
Ex-wife says Omar Mateen, who fired into crowd at Orlando gay nightclub, was bipolar and abusive
Orlando shooter's father says gays will be punished by God
In a video statement released Monday, the father of Orlando shooter Omar Mateen, condemned his son's actions
Gun shop owner: Club shooter passed background check
"I'm sorry he picked my place -- I wish he picked no place," St. Lucie Shooting Center owner Ed Henson told reporters
Orlando shooter called Boston bombers his "homeboys"
Omar Mateen used his time on the phone with police in the middle of the nightclub massacre to let his ideology be known
Delay in Orlando police response to massacre examined
An off-duty cop exchanged gunfire with the Orlando nightclub shooter when he first got there, but SWAT didn't go in to take him down for three hours
Orlando shooter was "cool and calm" at the end
Negotiators were talking with Omar Mateen in the bathroom of Pulse nightclub, and what he said made the SWAT team move in
What has the Orlando gunman's father said?
Omar Mateen's father says he doesn't know what drove his "terrorist" son, but he has his own view on gays, and a history linked to radicalism
Orlando gunman's dad walks back condemnation of gays
Seddique Mir Mateen expressed sorrow for his son's actions in Orlando to CBS News, saying he wanted his boy "to be a servant" of the U.S.
Gunmakers' shares jump after Orlando nightclub massacre
Market performance of leading gun manufacturers has far outpaced the S&P 500 in recent years
Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
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Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in the meeting.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
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Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps
The production of the Congressional Record is one of the unseen cogs in the congressional machine, arriving with little fanfare like a newspaper on the Capitol's doorstep every day.
CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in a tense meeting Thursday with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
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Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
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Primary fight in key California district highlights questions about Democrats' future
The latest fight over the Democratic Party's direction is playing out in a competitive California House primary, as progressives accuse party leaders of trying to muscle a moderate past a Latino challenger in a heavily Hispanic district.
Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps
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New site aims to track $12.5B in air traffic control system upgrades
The Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website to track progress in the sprawling effort to modernize the nation's air traffic control system.
House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war
The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.
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Ebola treatment center in Congo set on fire as fear and anger grow
People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to contain.
New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
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NATO allies welcome Trump's turnaround on Poland troop deployment
Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will head for Poland, a week after the White House said a planned deployment of 4,000 was being nixed.
Ebola treatment center in Congo set on fire as fear and anger grow
People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to contain.
2 climbers die on Everest as record-holder warns of overcrowding
At least five climbers have died during this Everest season. A U.S. and a Czech climber died on Mount Makalu earlier this month.
Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
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Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
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CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
All 24 "Survivor 50" castaways discuss season
Throughout the airing of "Survivor 50," castaways joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss their time on the show. In this marathon, relive the twists and turns and hear from all 24 contestants about what it was like to be a part of the 50th season.
"Survivor 50" finalists discuss strategy, how they planned to win
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
"Survivor 50" players on game strategies
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
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Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
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.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
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Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
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SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Single Gen Z women buying more homes than men
Data from the National Association of Realtors shows that 35% of single women ages 18 to 26 are buying homes compared to just 18% of single Gen Z men. However, as a whole, the age group is struggling to keep up with others when it comes to owning a home. Jessica Lautz, the deputy chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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The Iranian government is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean analyzes the situation.
A theater summer camp for adults
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DNC releases 2024 election autopsy
The Democratic National Committee has released the long-awaited autopsy report on its 2024 election loss. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the results.
Judges onboarded for deportation cases
CBS News has learned that the Trump administration brought on more than 80 new federal immigration judges this week to speed up deportation cases. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the exclusive report.