Victims' families push for more gun safety laws: "A preventable crisis"
Gun safety advocates want gun owners to be held criminally responsible in the event they fail to properly secure firearms.
Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from November 25, 2013
Nearly a year after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, the final prosecutor's report said gunman Adam Lanza had "significant mental health issues" but was under "no extreme emotional disturbance" that would explain his actions; and, twenty-one members of the Army Special Forces were chosen to stand guard over JFK's casket at his funeral. David Martin shares one of their stories.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from November 24, 2013
Ice, sleet and rain have blanketed the southern plains, closing roadways and stranding travelers. Officials in Dallas have declared an ice emergency, and millions more are in the path of this storm as it moves toward the East Coast; and, A historic agreement with Iran over its nuclear program came with a mix of applause and criticism from around the world. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "historic mistake," while U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry defended the plan, saying Iran will have to back up its words with action.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from December 4, 2013
Newly released 911 calls give insight into the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings in Newtown, Conn. Dispatchers and frightened callers were able to remain calm as a gunman carried out an attack no one could have imagined; and, photographer Dave Parkhurst has been braving the extreme elements of the Alaskan wilderness to capture the incredible display of Aurora Borealis on film.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from December 14, 2013
An early season winter storm stretching from the nation's midsection to the East Coast has brought heavy snow and cold temperatures to many areas, causing retailers to worry that the weather will hamper holiday shopping; and, Nelson Mandela wanted a look that was radically different from the appearance of the suited politician when he was released from prison. Johannesburg fashion designer Sonwabile Ndamese was the man Mandela went to who designed the shirt that became known as the "Madiba shirt."
12/14: CBS Evening News
Republicans coalesce around final tax plan; 16-year-old reacts to getting accepted into Harvard
11/14: CBS Evening News
Gunman kills 4 in shooting rampage; giant panda treated like national treasure when it comes to health care
12/17: CBS Evening News
Largest wildfire in California history rages on; new warning for voice-activated digital assistants.
Alex Jones must pay damages in Sandy Hook case, judge rules
Parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting sued Alex Jones over his claims that the massacre was a hoax.
12/16/19: CBSN Evening News
Congress braces for historic impeachment vote; Newtown celebrates victory 7 years after tragedy.
Alex Jones loses lawsuits over Sandy Hook "hoax" allegations
Judge Maya Guerra Gamble in Austin, home of Infowars, entered default judgments against Jones, Infowars and other defendants for what she called their "flagrant bad faith and callous disregard" of court orders.
Remington subpoenas school records of Sandy Hook victims
The attorney representing their families said, "The only relevant part...is that they were at their desks on December 14, 2012."
Why do mass shooters choose the AR-15 style rifle?
Some of the worst massacres in recent memory have had something in common: the AR-15 style rifle. Scott Pelley reports on why the high velocity rounds used in the gun makes it so deadly.
Why do mass shooters choose the AR-15 style rifle?
Some of the worst massacres in recent memory have had something in common: the AR-15 style rifle. Scott Pelley reports on why the high-velocity rounds used in the gun make it so deadly.
Learning how to "Stop the Bleed"
Ballistics tests show how lethal a wound from an AR-15 style rifle can be. Now there's a campaign to teach civilians how to be first responders in mass shootings
Mother of Newtown victim speaks to Florida teens
Nicole Hockley lost her son Dylan five years ago in the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. She traveled to Florida to speak with teens hurting after last week's school shooting in their community.
Gun debate discussion
This past Thursday marked five years since 20 students and six staff members were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Since then, the national debate over gun control is far from settled. CBS News' streaming channel CBSN sent producer Christina Ruffini to Colorado Springs to discuss the issue with people on opposite sides.
Grief into action
Greg Gibson lost his 18-year-old son Galen Gibson in a school shooting at Simon’s Rock College in Massachusetts on Dec. 14, 1992. Twenty years later, the horror at Sandy Hook became the deadliest school shooting in U.S history. Mark Barden’s son Daniel was murdered that day. For 20 years, Gibson had lived the hell Barden was just entering. They soon realized that’s not all they had in common. Jim Axelrod spoke to them in this extended interview.
Gun debate
CBSN asked our panelists why they think the gun debate is so difficult for Americans.
Gun control
President Obama tried several times to introduce gun control policy. CBSN spoke to two women, both grandmothers, with two very different backgrounds and political leanings about what they think is the way forward.
Gun policy
The call for "thoughts and prayers" has become a familiar response to a mass shooting. But many Democrats, including Sen. Chris Muphy of Conn., say this is not enough. Murphy spoke to CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
Regulating guns
After the Pulse nightclub shooting, then-candidate Trump called for more people to have guns. Thirty percent of Americans agree that law-abiding citizens should have more access to guns. CBSN spoke to two friends who have different views on gun policy about what can help prevent gun violence.
5 years
Since the Sandy Hook shooting, 1,700 people have died and more 6,000 injured in more than 1,500 mass shootings nationwide. Each shooting is distinct. CBSN takes a look at the mass shootings since Sandy Hook and speaks to people in Colorado Springs, Colorado, about the gun debate.
Newtown on guns
Five years after 20 schoolchildren were gunned down in their classroom, very little has changed about the policies and culture surrounding guns. The town of Newtown, which has endured that grief in the time since, has been working to make those changes. Lois Beckett, senior reporter for the Guardian, who has been covering this issue extnesively, joins CBSN.
Gun legislation
CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joined "Red and Blue" to break down the latest CBS News polling on how Americans feel about guns in America.
DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said.
1 killed in shooting at Kentucky State University, officials say
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Congress has enacted limits on how much money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate.
Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
President Trump intends to name the deputy homeland security secretary to be the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, multiple sources told CBS News.
DOJ faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes
A bipartisan group of former ethics officials is asking for an internal Justice Department investigation into the legal opinion justifying strikes against alleged drug boats.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
Grammy-nominated musician killed by driver with over 100 arrests
Roderick Macleod, 70, was walking his dogs when he was allegedly struck by a driver with dozens of prior arrests.
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GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
President Trump intends to name the deputy homeland security secretary to be the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, multiple sources told CBS News.
Shooting at Kentucky State University kills 1, officials say
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Congress has enacted limits on how much money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate.
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GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Why fighting inflation may not be the best way to make life more affordable
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
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Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
President Trump intends to name the deputy homeland security secretary to be the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, multiple sources told CBS News.
Supreme Court weighs campaign finance limits in GOP-backed challenge
Congress has enacted limits on how much money a political committee can spend in coordination with a federal candidate.
Thune says Senate GOP will bring up alternative health care bill for a vote
Majority Leader John Thune announced that the Senate will vote on a Republican-led measure alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring tax credits.
Trump to speak to voters on affordability as GOP faces tough midterm campaign
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Treasury Dept. informs Erika Kirk that Turning Point USA not under investigation
A producer for "The Charlie Kirk Show" podcast said there had been false claims about the finances of Turning Point USA.
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Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
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Ukraine reportedly attacks Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
In Denmark, concern about Russia's threats and U.S. interest in Greenland
Some Danes say they are worried about security because of what they see as the growing threat from Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Japan warns of possible megaquake, potential 98-foot tsunami
Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
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Entertainment
Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
Hollywood's awards season is underway with Golden Globe nominations announced on Monday. "One Battle After Another" was a financial flop at the box office, but it earned the most nominations. There were also a handful of first-time nominees and some surprising snubs.
Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, and Mark Hamill, the voice of the Flying Dutchman, speak with "CBS Mornings" about their new film, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" and marking 26 years since the first episode aired.
Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix reached a deal last week to buy part of the company. The Paramount Skydance offer to purchase the entire company was presented directly to Warner Bros. shareholders. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Shooting at Kentucky State University: police
Police say one person was killed and another was injured at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
FBI releases new photo of Ryan Wedding
The public is getting a new look at the man the FBI director called a "modern day iteration of Pablo Escobar," former skier and snowboarder Ryan Wedding. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest on the search.
Officer details searching Mangione's backpack
Luigi Mangione appeared at a court hearing on Tuesday, one year to the day since he was arrested on suspicion of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Ghislaine Maxwell documents could be released
A federal judge said that the Justice Department can release grand jury documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 sex trafficking case. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on what to expect.
Parents speak out about domestic violence
The parents of a woman who was fatally shot in a domestic violence incident spoke with CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter to raise awareness about the pervasive crime plaguing the U.S.
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Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
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Agriculture Secretary Rollins on farmer aid
The Trump administration announced a $12 billion aid package on Monday looking to help farmers hurt by tariffs and America's trade war with China. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump on economic accomplishments in PA
President Trump is taking his economic message on the road as the word "affordability" dominates the political conversation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Zelenskyy eyes Europe for security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to share revisions to the U.S.-backed peace plan. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Trump trade chief grilled over high costs
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer faced tough questions Tuesday from Democratic Senators Jack Reed and Jeanne Shaheen over the economy. See the moment.
Jamieson Greer's opening statement before Senate
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer testified Tuesday about President Trump's tariffs and the economy before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce. See Greer's opening statement.