Police chief: Connecticut is "model" for gun laws after Sandy Hook shooting
Spagnolo said he believes the laws in Connecticut are common sense.
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station speak to students after their schools won a NASA-sponsored contest
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station speak to students after their schools won a NASA-sponsored contest. Elliott Ranch Elementary School in Elk Grove, California, and Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, were among the schools selected to participate. KOVR’s Ron Jones reports.
Police chief on tackling gun violence
As Congress once again discusses potential action on gun violence, Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo of Waterbury, Connecticut testified at a hearing this week about the impact of his state's strict gun laws, which were adopted after the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school. Spagnolo joined CBSN to talk about measures that could be a model for other states.
Richard Martinez, whose son Christopher was shot to death in Santa Barbara, California, last month, reignited the movement for stricter gun laws in the U.S.
Richard Martinez, whose son Christopher was shot to death in Santa Barbara, California, last month, reignited the movement for stricter gun laws in the U.S. Martinez visited Washington to meet parents from Newtown, Tucson, and Columbine who know the grief he's feeling. Nancy Cordes reports.
A beacon on the New Jersey coast is marking a major milestone. Jim Axelrod reports on the Sandy Hook Lighthouse and the tradition that began before the American Revolution
A beacon on the New Jersey coast is marking a major milestone. Jim Axelrod reports on the Sandy Hook Lighthouse and the tradition that began before the American Revolution.
During a question-and-answer session at the White House, the president wonders why nothing is being done about gun control
During a question-and-answer session at the White House, the president wondered why nothing is being done about gun control.
Mark Barden “very happy” to see the New Jersey Assembly pass a bill to ban large ammo clips
As Mark Barden and other Newtown families looked on, the New Jersey Assembly passed a bill to limit gun magazines to 10 rounds; the bill now awaits action from Gov. Chris Christie
Peter Lanza, father of Newtown school shooter Adam Lanza, gave his first extensive interview to The New Yorker magazine
Peter Lanza, father of Newtown school shooter Adam Lanza, gave his first extensive interview to The New Yorker magazine. He insists his son gave no warning signs and he had no idea Adam was capable of such violence. CBS News' Don Dahler reports.
8/6: 60 Minutes
60 Minutes revisits the painful story of school children murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut; then, 60 Minutes investigates medical gear sold during Ebola crisis; and, architect Peter Marino calls his tattooed biker look "a decoy."
Sandy Hook mom becomes mental health advocate
Eight years after Scarlett Lewis lost her son Jesse in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, she is a strong advocate for mental health causes and education. Lewis founded the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement in her son's name. She spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on about her work.
Suicide is preventable, experts say
Jeremy Richman, the father of Sandy Hook shooting victim Avielle Richman, died in an apparent suicide. He was the third person affected by a mass shooting to die by suicide in recent days. Psychiatry professor Dr. Kelly Posner joins CBSN AM to discuss how to reduce the risk of suicide.
Jimmy Greene lost his 6-year-old daughter Ana in the Sandy Hook school shooting a year ago
Jimmy Greene lost his 6-year-old daughter Ana in the Sandy Hook school shooting a year ago. He writes a letter to himself about his loss and ability to overcome his grief. Greene's new album, "Beautiful Life," comes out in the New Year and is dedicated to Ana. For more information, check out his website: www.jimmygreene.com
Andre Simons runs an FBI unit that works to stop shootings before they happen, and in the past year his behavioral team has tackled 150 cases -- not one resulting in violence
Andre Simons runs an FBI unit that works to stop shootings before they happen, and in the past year his behavioral team has tackled 150 cases -- not one resulting in violence. When the unit gets a heads up about threatening behavior, analysts work to re-direct the subject to mental health treatment, monitoring or custody. Bob Orr reports.
"Face the Nation" host says the shootings throughout the year since the Newtown massacre shows we still have work to do to curb gun violence
"Face the Nation" host says the shootings throughout the year since the Newtown massacre shows we still have work to do to curb gun violence.
A year after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, "Face the Nation" remembers the 20 children and 6 faculty members who lost their lives
A year after the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., "Face the Nation" remembers the 20 children and 6 faculty members who lost their lives.
One day before the first anniversary of the deadly Sandy Hook massacre, a shooting at a Colorado high school left the shooter dead and another student seriously wounded
One day before the first anniversary of the deadly Sandy Hook massacre, a shooting at a Colorado high school left the shooter dead and another student seriously wounded. Charles Osgood reports.
For the one-year anniversary of the school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, local officials are taking the unusual step of asking the public and the press to stay away. Elaine Quijano reports.
For the one-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, local officials are taking the unusual step of asking the public and the press to stay away. Elaine Quijano reports.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
"The stories we tell matter," Obama says
"The stories we tell matter," Obama says a year after Sandy Hook shootings
Nearly a year ago, Adam Lanza murdered his mother, 20 students and six educators
Nearly a year ago, Adam Lanza murdered his mother, 20 students and six educators. Now, a report will be released that contains a clear timeline including police response. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports.
Summary released about the Newtown shooting concluded Adam Lanza acted alone, but ultimately there is still no answer for why
The summary released about the Newtown shooting concluded Adam Lanza acted alone, but ultimately there is still no answer for why he carried out the attack. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports on the details revealed about Lanza's life and fixation on school shooting.
A new report released by the Connecticut State Attorney details the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School as well as new details regarding Adam Lanza's mental health
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. The report also detailed Lanza's obsessions. Elaine Quijano reports.
A report issued by the Connecticut State Attorney revealed that we may never know why Adam Lanza went on a deadly shooting spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School
A report issued by the Connecticut State Attorney revealed that we may never know why Adam Lanza went on a deadly shooting spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012. The report says that Lanza suffered from "significant mental health issues," but says there is no clear indication why he chose Sandy Hook as the target for his rampage.
In an effort to reduce gun violence, new rules are expanding access to mental health treatment as part of Obamacare
In an effort to reduce gun violence, new rules are expanding access to mental health treatment as part of Obamacare. The issue was brought to the national stage following the Sandy Hook school massacre and other recent mass shootings. Vinita Nair reports.
Sandy Hook anniversary
Friday marks six years since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Nicole Hockley, co-founder and managing director of "Sandy Hook Promise" joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her organization's latest public service announcement about gun violence prevention.
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U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files haven't been "tampered with"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
U.S. to require foreign tourists to submit 5 years of social media history
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
House GOP moderates revolt against Johnson on health care
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania introduced a discharge petition to try to bring a bill to the floor that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies by two years.
House passes the NDAA, $900 billion defense policy bill, in 312-112 vote
The legislation sets lawmakers' defense priorities and authorizes spending levels for the Defense Department and national security programs.
Open AI, Microsoft sued over ChatGPT's alleged role in murder-suicide
The suot alleges the artificial intelligence chatbot intensified a man's "paranoid delusions" and helped direct them at his mother before he died by suicide.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Trump's attacks on her a "very poor reflection on him"
The conservative firebrand, who is retiring from Congress early, and the president are engaged in bitter falling-out.
Erika Kirk's message to people who celebrated husband's death
Erika Kirk has a message for people who sought to justify the assassination of her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
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Severe flooding in Pacific Northwest triggers rescues, road closures
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
Hiker stuck in quicksand for hours rescued in Utah's Arches National Park
Getting trapped in quicksand is a corny peril of old movies and TV shows, but it really did happen to one unfortunate hiker in Arches National Park.
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Open AI, Microsoft sued over ChatGPT's alleged role in murder-suicide
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U.S. arrests plummet 25% since onset of the pandemic, analysis finds
Arrests across the U.S. have dropped by 25% compared to the onset of the pandemic in 2019, an analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice released Tuesday found.
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Justice Department moves to drop charges in international soccer corruption case
Federal prosecutors in New York moved to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company.
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Here are the top 20 largest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in history, and the odds of winning them.
Fed lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in third straight cut
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
Canada seeks to draw talent, as U.S. charges $100K for H-1B visas
Canada has launched an initiative aimed at drawing leading researchers to the country.
This word sums up how workers are feeling these days, Glassdoor says
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Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files haven't been "tampered with"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Trump's attacks on her a "very poor reflection on him"
The conservative firebrand, who is retiring from Congress early, and the president are engaged in bitter falling-out.
Miami's mayor-elect believes key to her victory was broad outreach
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins will be the city's first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades.
Trump administration to set up militarized zone on California-Mexico border
The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California, officials say.
What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
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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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Nobel laureate María Corina Machado makes first public appearance in 11 months
María Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.
What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
Canada seeks to draw talent, as U.S. charges $100K for H-1B visas
Canada has launched an initiative aimed at drawing leading researchers to the country.
Coast Guard video shows shots fired at alleged drug boat in the Pacific
The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.
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Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Carly Pearce on new music
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Joe Bonamassa album pays tribute to B.B. King
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, author of bestselling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
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Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
How one couple sparked a global movement for a smartphone-free childhood
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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.
Australian teens challenge social media ban
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
A couple's smartphone-free movement for kids
A U.K. couple started with a simple message, asking on Instagram if other parents could ban together to start a smartphone-free childhood. It's now grown to a global movement, with a chapter in 39 countries. Leigh Kiniry reports.
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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
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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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NYPD warns of rise in 3D-printed ghost guns
Officials warn that more unserialized, untraceable ghost guns found on New York City's streets could soon spread to other areas across the U.S. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Online "764" network reportedly targeting kids
On Capitol Hill, a Senate Committee heard from experts who warn that predators are targeting and manipulating young people online. A growing number of reports point to a virtual network of abusers known as "764" who coerce young victims into hurting themselves or others. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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A suspect is in custody after two students at Kentucky State University were shot and one died on Tuesday, police said. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.
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NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
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
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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.
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Across western Washington, up to 15 inches of rain slammed neighborhoods, covering cars and surrounding homes after an atmospheric river brought downpours for a third consecutive day. Tens of thousands were told to evacuate and as the water rose, first responders rescued dozens of people.
Fed cuts rates for third straight time
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points. It's the third consecutive rate cut for the Fed as inflation continues to rise. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what it means for you.
Former Michigan football coach arrested
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was detained by police, authorities say, hours after he was fired from his position. The school's athletic director said on Wednesday they terminated Moore with cause after he "engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member." According to ESPN, he's a suspect in an alleged assault, but no charges have been filed.
Sneak peek: Joe Hunter's Mission
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