Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub in Orlando painted over by state
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and others reacted to the removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub, the site of a massacre in 2016.
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Pulse shooting survivors, family members tour building before demolition
The visits coincide with the shooting's nine-year mark. The city of Orlando plans to erect a permanent memorial for the victims after the Pulse nightclub building is torn down.
Pulse massacre survivors and family tour building
Nine years ago, a gunman who swore allegiance to ISIS walked into the Pulse nightclub in Orlando and shot its mainly LGBTQ patrons, killing 49 people and wounded more than 50 others. The once-popular club is set to be torn down and replaced with a memorial. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
9 years since Pulse Nightclub shooting
Thursday marks nine years since the Pulse Nightclub massacre where 49 people were killed and several others were injured. Survivors and families of the victims will be allowed inside the club before it is torn down. CBS News Orlando reporter Troy Campbell speaks with a mother who plans to go in for the first time.
Orlando to buy Pulse nightclub site to build memorial after massacre
Orlando officials approved a $2 million deal to buy the Pulse property, with plans to build a permanent memorial honoring victims of the massacre.
Marking the 5th anniversary of Pulse shooting in Orlando
It has been five years since a deadly mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. On June 12, 2016, a gunman entered the LGBTQ+ nightclub and opened fire. The shooter killed 49 people and wounded dozens more in the second deadliest shooting in U.S. history. Pulse nightclub's owner and founder of the onePULSE Foundation, Barbara Poma, joins CBSN to discuss what today means to her, and the work her foundation is doing to honor the victims of the attack.
Florida cuts mental health program for Pulse survivors
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is under fire after slashing thousands of dollars in funding for a mental health program that supports survivors and family members of victims in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting that left 49 people dead. Brandon Wolf, a survivor of the Pulse shooting and media relations manager for Equality Florida, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his take on the governor's decision. Wolf also discusses the national campaign, #HonorThemWithAction, in remembrance of the Pulse shooting victims.
Pulse nightclub shooting survivors sue Orlando, its police
Almost 2 years after the massacre that left 49 people dead, some of the survivors were filing a lawsuit saying the city and police didn't do enough to try to stop the shooter
Noor Salman acqutted
Noor Salman, the wife of deceased Pulse Nightclub shooter Omar Mateen, was acquitted of all charges in an Orlando court Friday. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez spoke to CBSN about the verdict.
Orlando shooter's last text to wife during massacre is revealed
Gunman Omar Mateen was shot and killed by police after the June 2016 attack
Graphic surveillance video of the Pulse shooting released
Edited courtroom video begins by showing Omar Mateen buying a ticket before walking into Pulse as clubgoers are enjoying last call just before 2 a.m.
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Survivor of Pulse nightclub shooting still relives the unthinkable
Demetric Naulings and his best friend Eddie Justice had walked in at 2 a.m. for last call, and the next person to enter the club was gunman Omar Mateen
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Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund
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Bondi testifies behind closed doors in House Epstein probe
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Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
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5 dead, dozens injured as bus plows into vehicles in Virginia
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Teen released by ICE wants to stay in U.S.: "Doing the right things"
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Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
5 dead, dozens injured as bus plows into 6 vehicles in Virginia
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4 climbers fall on America's tallest peak as rescuers try to reach them
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Nitrogen gas executions are constitutional, federal judge rules
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Trump Accounts app is now available. Here's what to know.
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3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases
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Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Nitrogen gas executions are constitutional, federal judge rules
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Death toll from U.S. boat strikes climbs after survivors not found
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Bondi testifies behind closed doors in House Epstein probe
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Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts
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Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts
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Rubio: No more Ebola patients allowed in U.S.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
Americans speak on health insurance costs
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Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
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Laos miner emerges from cave where group has been trapped, organization says
The lead rescue diver told "CBS Mornings" earlier Friday that teaching the trapped miners how to scuba dive might be the only way to free them.
AI warfare is here and the U.S. Army is practicing for it, robots and all
In the U.S. military's latest war games, AI took a front seat. A top commander told CBS News "it's not going to go away, and we ignore it at our own peril."
Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
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U.S. and Iran "not there yet" on a deal but "very close," Vance says
With the Strait of Hormuz still gridlocked and war raging in Lebanon, Iran and the U.S. both say there's no agreement yet.
Romania says Russian drone hit apartments, lightly wounding 2 people
The Russian drone struck an apartment building, wounding two people, Romanian officials said.
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Shrey Parikh wins 2026 Scripps spelling bee
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Lilia Luciano reports.
Book excerpt: "Marilyn: The Lost Photographs, The Last Interview"
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AI-generated movie director on why he used AI
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Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect sentenced to 15 years in prison
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup announced
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Is AI a helpful tool for finding love?
Dating apps are matching up with artificial intelligence as romance-seekers demand new ways to find love. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" with more details.
Examining the public sentiment on AI
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Google worker arrested over Polymarket bets
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Robinhood to allow AI to make stock trades
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
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2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
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Judge on DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from moving forward with work on the new "anti-weaponization" fund, including making any payouts. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Probe on E. Jean Carroll lawsuits funding
The Department of Justice is investigating the outside funding that Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll received for her civil lawsuits against the president. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Suspect in killings of 3 elderly men in Hawaii arrested after massive manhunt
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three elderly men was caught after a massive search of Hawaii's Big Island that had left residents on edge.
What did FBI find in ex-CIA official's home?
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Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect sentenced to 15 years in prison
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
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Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
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China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
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SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
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SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine expects massive attack
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