Sandy Hook shooting: 10 years later
In the aftermath of Sandy Hook, several of the victims' families vowed to fight for improved school safety and gun legislation. Ten years later, Nikki Battiste looks at what has changed.
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Ten years since Sandy Hook school massacre
Today marks 10 years since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that left 20 first graders and six educators dead. Lawmakers say they’ve reached a “framework” on a government spending bill as they try to avoid a government shutdown at week’s end. And “The Sandman” -- Adam Sandler --- will be the recipient of this year's Mark Twain Prize, one of comedy's highest honors.
Infowars host Alex Jones files for personal bankruptcy
Jones said on his show Infowars that he is "officially out of money."
Teen suspect in Brazil school shootings wore swastika, police say
The ex-student opened fire at two schools in southeastern Brazil. Three teachers and a student were killed, and 12 others wounded.
3 killed, 13 injured in shootings at 2 Brazil schools; ex-student arrested
The shootings took place at a public school and a private school, both located on the same street in the small town of Aracruz in southeastern Brazil.
CBS Reports examine arming teachers debate
As school shootings continue across the U.S., the debate is growing over whether to arm teachers. Lilia Luciano joins CBS News with a preview her latest for CBS Reports.
Acting police chief during Uvalde school shooting steps down
Lt. Mariano Pargas left the department voluntarily but it was not immediately clear whether he retired or resigned.
Texas laws allow teachers to carry guns at school with little regulation
While some victims' families and survivors fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children's teachers.
UVA shooting victim's mother speaks out
The mother of a University of Virginia student and football player severely injured in Sunday's shooting says her son is in critical but stable condition after two surgeries. Catherine Herridge sits down with Brenda Hollins who shares the chilling moment she got the call her son was shot.
Mother of UVA shooting survivor speaks out
The mother of Mike Hollins, a University of Virginia student injured in Sunday's shooting, says her son is in critical but stable condition. She opens up to Catherine Herridge about her son's strength and the challenge of forgiveness.
Uvalde school district suspends its police force
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District announced Friday that it has suspended its entire police department, more than four months after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary took the lives of 19 children and two teachers. Zach Despart, a politics reporter for The Texas Tribune, discussed the situation with Catherine Herridge.
Alex Jones ordered to pay another $473 million to Sandy Hook families
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
"Heroic" officer lauded for stopping "possible shooting at a school"
Phoenix police released video of the September incident at an elementary school.
Biden speaks on Texas school shooting
President Biden spoke Tuesday night from the White House after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children and one adult. The president said of America's gun violence, "I'm sick and tired of it. It's just sick." Watch his full remarks in this CBS News Special Report.
Texas officials detail timeline of shooting
Investigators in Uvalde, Texas provided an update on how the shooting at Robb Elementary School unfolded as questions are being raised about the police response. Watch the full briefing in this CBS News Special Report anchored by Tony Dokoupil.
Texas officials: "Wrong decision" at school
The director of the Texas Department of Public Safety acknowledged a delay in officers breaching the classrooms at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde where a gunman shot and killed 19 children and two teachers, calling it the "wrong decision." Inside, children were calling 911 to plead for help. Watch his briefing in this CBS News Special Report anchored by Margaret Brennan.
Doctor to review whether Uvalde victims died due to slow response
The review of autopsies and other records is part of a criminal investigation by Texas Rangers into the hesitant police response at Robb Elementary School.
Uvalde student pleads for help in 911 call
In 911 calls, frantic students and teachers describe the calls for help inside Robb Elementary School during the shooting massacre in May. Omar Villafranca shows us the new chilling and heartbreaking details we are learning from the chilling audio, obtained by The Texas Tribune and ProPublica.
Newly released 911 tapes from Uvalde shooting
Police dispatch recordings are shining more light on the police response to the deadly school shooting last May in Uvalde, Texas. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us from Uvalde to explain the changes members of the community are asking for now.
New audio captures Uvalde students' dire 911 calls
In 911 calls, obtained by the Texas Tribune and ProPublica and released with the permission of victims' families, frantic students and teachers describe the horror of the Uvalde school shooting as it happened. Warning: The clips are disturbing. Omar Villafranca reports.
Parkland school shooter gets life in prison
The gunman responsible for killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018 was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez was outside the courthouse.
Parkland school shooter gets life in prison
The Parkland school shooter was formally sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole after victims' families got a chance to speak at his sentencing hearing. A Florida jury had voted to spare Nikolas Cruz from the death penalty. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joined Weijia Jiang from Fort Lauderdale to discuss the breaking news.
Victims' loved ones address Parkland gunman
It's been more than four years since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. For the first time, survivors and victims' family members were allowed to issue statements directly to the man responsible for the attack during his sentencing hearing Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is there with more.
Texas DPS director ignores calls to resign
Despite outrage on behalf of parents of Uvalde shooting victims, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw is ignoring calls to resign. Janet Shamlian reports.
Uvalde families demand Texas police chief resign
Families of Uvalde victims confronted Texas' police chief, who previously said he'd step down if any of his officers had any culpability in the botched response to the school shooting. But in his first public comments in months, he was defiant. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Iran war grinds on amid conflicting messages from Trump and Tehran
Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out – the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
Rubio testifying in trial of ex-Rep. accused of illegal lobbying for Venezuela
Former Rep. David Rivera of Florida is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government during the first Trump administration.
Senate closes in on deal to end DHS shutdown
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and The Netherlands next month.
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
What it's like to stand in TSA line during DHS funding fight
Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
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Airlines issue travel waivers as airport chaos widens amid shutdown
Some airlines are issuing waivers for travelers eager to avoid hours-long waits for TSA security screening. Here's what to know.
What it's like to stand in TSA line during DHS funding fight
Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
Trump voted by mail in Florida despite calling mail-in voting "cheating"
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Oklahoma governor taps energy executive to fill Mullin's Senate seat
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong on Tuesday to replace newly confirmed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Senate.
Senate closes in on potential deal to end DHS shutdown
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
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Airlines issue travel waivers as airport chaos widens amid shutdown
Some airlines are issuing waivers for travelers eager to avoid hours-long waits for TSA security screening. Here's what to know.
Ford recalls more than 254,000 vehicles due to software issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.
Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time?
"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.
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Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
What it's like to stand in TSA line during DHS funding fight
Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
Trump voted by mail in Florida despite calling mail-in voting "cheating"
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Oklahoma governor taps energy executive to fill Mullin's Senate seat
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong on Tuesday to replace newly confirmed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Senate.
Senate closes in on potential deal to end DHS shutdown
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
Notorious apartheid police commander "Prime Evil" testifies on killings
Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
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.
Musk says he'll manufacture chips in Texas
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins to discuss.
Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
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Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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Latest news on antisemitic arson attacks
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Top cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber.
Notorious apartheid police commander "Prime Evil" testifies on killings
Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.
U.S. Park Police officer ambushed, shot by 2 men in Washington, officials say
A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously wounded in an ambush shooting in Washington, law enforcement officials said. The officer was targeted, they said.
Suspect in Loyola Chicago death misses first court date
Prosecutors say the man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance Monday as he receives treatment for tuberculosis. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Marco Rubio testifies against friend
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying against his friend and former Florida Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.
Trump meets with Republican senators
President Trump met with Republican senators on Monday night to discuss Department of Homeland Security funding as the partial shutdown continues. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump also signaled he was open to a deal with Iran. CBS News' Taurean Small and Natalie Brand have the latest.
USC cancels gubernatorial debate
The University of Southern California canceled the gubernatorial debate it was set to host on Tuesday following backlash over the exclusion of candidates of color. The school says its methodology for choosing candidates, designed by a professor, was "air tight." CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Latest news on antisemitic arson attacks
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Latest on apparent Iran-U.S. talks
An Iranian official told CBS News that Tehran received "points from the U.S. through mediators" after initially denying President Trump's claims that the U.S. and Iran were in talks. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Chris Livesay have more.