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.
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"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.
Life sentence for Parkland school shooter
A Florida jury recommended a life sentence without parole, instead of the death penalty, for the gunman who shot and killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in 2018. Criminal defense attorney Julia Jayne joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the sentencing in the case.
Parkland father reacts to jury decision
A Florida jury spared Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz from the death penalty, instead recommending he spend the rest of his life in prison without parole. The decision left many victims' families angry, confused and deeply disappointed. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Tony Montalto, whose daughter Gina was one of the 17 people killed in the 2018 shooting.
Relatives of school shooter had confiscated gun used in shooting, police say
Police said it was "not yet clear when or how" the suspect got the gun back.
St. Louis gunman had 600 rounds of ammo
St. Louis police said the gunman who killed two people at a high school had over 600 rounds of ammunition on him. He's been identified as 19-year-old Orlando Harris, who was a former student of the school. Jeff Pegues has the story.
Whitmer accuses Dixon of "stoking violence" in Michigan governor's debate
Whitmer accused GOP challenger Tudor Dixon of pushing conspiracy theories meant to divide people.
Education secretary on drop in test scores
A new report shows a decline in American students' proficiency in both reading and math since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona calls the results "appalling" and "unacceptable." He joins CBS News to discuss the impact of remote learning and how the Biden administration's is responding to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress.
St. Louis school gunman had 600 rounds of ammo and left a note
Tenth-grader Alexandria Bell and 61-year-old teacher Jean Kuczka died and seven students were wounded.
2 dead after St. Louis high school shooting
A teacher and a 16-year-old girl were killed Monday after a gunman broke into a St. Louis high school and opened fire. Damon Arnold reports.
St. Louis officials speak on school shooting
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Commissioner Michael Sack and other officials said the swift response to a deadly shooting at the city's Central Visual and Performing Arts High School helped prevent an even greater tragedy. A teacher and a teenage girl were killed, and officials said they gunman is also dead. Watch their full briefing.
Michigan teen pleads guilty in school shooting
Ethan Crumbley, who fatally shot four of his classmates, pleaded guilty to 24 felony counts, including murder and terrorism, in a Michigan courtroom. He could face life in prison and may be called to testify when his parents go on trial for supplying him with a gun.
At least 2 killed in St. Louis school shooting
Two people were fatally shot in a St. Louis school by a man believed to be in his 20s. A teenage girl was pronounced dead inside the school and another victim, a woman, died at the hospital. The gunman was killed by police. Caroline Hecker reports.
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July 4th celebrations mark America's 250th birthday. Follow live updates.
Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July with events including the largest fireworks display in history.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Trump warns of "communist menace" in July 4th speech
The president kicked off the 250th anniversary of July 4th with a patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
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Mourners chant for revenge as dayslong funeral of Iran's slain leader begins
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
Trump pardons pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? To mark the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
CBS to host "The Great American Block Party 250" special on July 4
CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
Maps show this July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
3 children dead after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake during severe storm
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
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July 4th celebrations mark America's 250th birthday. Follow live updates.
Americans are celebrating 250 years of independence this Fourth of July with events including the largest fireworks display in history.
6 presidential speeches that shaped American history
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Trump warns of "communist menace" in July 4th speech
The president kicked off the 250th anniversary of July 4th with a patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
Family-owned company prepares to put on the largest fireworks display in history
When the sun goes down on Independence Day, the skies of Washington, D.C., are expected to fill with a record-setting 850,000 individual fireworks for a 40-minute spectacle like no one has seen before.
After 10 years, one man's mission to preserve WWII veterans' legacy continues
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
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More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
Here's who won — and lost — under Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
U.S. says it's monitoring oil markets for price-fixing, urges states to do same
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
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6 presidential speeches that shaped American history
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Trump warns of "communist menace" in July 4th speech
The president kicked off the 250th anniversary of July 4th with a patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Trump gifted lavish ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
Inside the security operations for July Fourth celebrations in D.C.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation.
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Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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Trump gifted lavish ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
Prince William appears on "New Heights" podcast ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding
Prince William will appear on the podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's anticipated wedding.
Venice mayor proposes new dynamic pricing tourist fee
The mayor of Venice says the city is seeking government approval to introduce a form of dynamic pricing to deal with tourism costs.
Ukrainian woman named suspect in Monaco bombing
The suspect was initially identified as a heavily built person appearing to be male, but Interpol now says it is looking for a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman.
40 killed when speeding, overcrowded bus tumbles into Pakistan ravine, officials say
A speeding bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, officials said.
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Empire State Building lights up for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married, according to Swift's publicist. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Fans gather in NYC for Taylor Swift's wedding
New York has been waiting for Taylor Swift, as the pop icon may be preparing to marry NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Carlos Greer, a senior reporter at Page Six, joins CBS News to discuss.
World awaits news on Taylor Swift's wedding
Taylor Swift fans are awaiting news on her highly anticipated wedding to football player Travis Kelce. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports from New York City.
Prince William appears on "New Heights" podcast ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding
Prince William will appear on the podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's anticipated wedding.
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Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
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Trump announces 6 new pardons
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump considering pardons and clemency
President Trump is considering pardons for a group of people convicted of emissions and clean-air-related violations and has discussed potential clemency for Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to sources familiar with his plans. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Trump weighing Diddy clemency, sources say
President Trump is considering pardons for a slew of individuals, including potential clemency for disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and some offenders with pollution-related convictions, sources say. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Olympian charged over alleged D.C. vandalism
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Man charged over Reflecting Pool vandalism
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up roughly two feet of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month, amid the algae blooms and political mudslinging around the president's $16 million renovation. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Influential presidential speeches
These excerpts capture some of the most impactful speeches by U.S. presidents from the 20th and 21st centuries.
A look at America 250 security efforts
Saturday's Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall is the first tagged as a "national special security event," meaning a law enforcement presence akin to a Super Bowl or an inauguration. Nicole Sganga has more.
Young man aims to preserve WWII stories
Every Fourth of July marks the loss of more veterans of World War II. Steve Hartman met a young man who is racing against time to preserve their stories.
Attempting the largest fireworks display ever
A company called Pyrotecnico will attempt the biggest fireworks show in history in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil gets the exclusive on how.