Deadly Alabama school shooting
Police in Alabama say two students were shot during dismissal at a school in Birmingham. The shooting may have been accidental. One of the students died.
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Prosecutor to seek death penalty in spa shootings
The Fulton County district attorney says she will seek hate crime charges and the death penalty against the man accused of murdering eight people at Atlanta-area spas. Six of the victims were Asian women.
Man admits shooting immigrants, killing 1
Adam Purinton has pleaded guilty to shooting two Indian nationals, one fatally, in a Kansas bar in 2017. Witnesses said Purinton, who is white, yelled "Get out of my country!" before opening fire. Ashley Arnold reports for CBS affiliate KCTV.
Colorado Springs police identify victims of birthday party shooting
"At the core of this horrendous act is domestic violence," said Colorado Springs Police Department Chief Vince Niski.
Twitter confronts failings on fake news
Twitter officials are meeting with lawmakers in Washington about how accounts posing as legitimate news sites spread false information after the Florida high school massacre. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey acknowledges changes are needed on the social media platform. Adam Sharp, a previous head of news, government, and elections at Twitter, joins CBSN to discuss the issue.
WorldView: Deadly school shooting in Russia
A school shooting in Russia has killed at least eight people. Meanwhile, the U.S. military fired warning shots in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iranian boats of getting too close to American vessels. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with a roundup of today's headlines.
Florida students readjusting after shooting
About 95 percent of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students were back on campus Wednesday, two weeks after the deadly shooting. They were accompanied by more than 200 police officers, about 150 counselors and dozens of therapy dogs. Adriana Diaz reports.
9 killed in Russia school shooting
A gunman shot and killed seven eighth-grade students, a teacher and a woman in Kazan, Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what happened and the history of school shootings in Russia.
At least 9 killed in shooting at Russian high school
Officials were quoted as saying that at least 1 teacher was among the dead but most victims were students.
Parkland students back at school
Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School returned to class for the first time since the Feb. 14 shooting at their school that left 17 dead. The students left their backpacks at home, focusing instead on recovering after the tragedy. CBS News' Adriana Diaz spent the day with students, teachers and parents and joins CBSN to discuss the latest from Parkland, Florida.
Students return to Stoneman Douglas High
"There is no barrier that is strong enough to hold us. We can do this. We can overcome the fear." Stoneman Douglas High School students who witnessed a mass shooting at their school share how it feels to return to class.
Run for Something ad
As the Florida school massacre reignites the gun control debate, the liberal organization Run for Something is urging young progressive candidates to run against 24 lawmakers in that state who are running unopposed and are backed by the National Rifle Association. The group's co-founder, Amanda Litman, joins CBSN to discuss how she's galvanizing millennials.
Swastikas on ammunition
New information is coming to light about Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz, including that he had swastikas etched on his rifle magazine, a law enforcement source confirmed to CBS News.
Demi Lovato's message about mental health
Pop star Demi Lovato kicked off her "Tell Me You Love Me" world tour Monday with a heartfelt message. She invited a group of survivors of the Florida school shooting on stage and asked fans to help provide mental health support to the Parkland community. Lovato has been a mental health advocate since she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2010. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Scalise on meeting Fla. shooting survivors
Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School visited lawmakers on Capitol Hill Monday, meeting with Louisiana Republican and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. He was nearly killed in a congressional baseball practice shooting last June. Scalise joins "CBS This Morning" from the Capitol to share what he and the students discussed.
Florida deputy pushes back on criticism
Broward County Sheriff's Deputy Scot Peterson is pushing back against some of his biggest critics including President Trump. Peterson made his first public statement Monday, nearly a week after he was suspended and then resigned over his response to the Parkland school shooting. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Fla. officer's defense in wake of shooting
Scot Peterson, the former school resource deputy whom President Trump called a "coward," says he originally thought the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school suspect was outside, which is why he didn't enter the building while the attack was taking place. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN with details on Peterson's defense as well as the calls for removing Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel.
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President Trump meets with governors at the White House to discuss gun legislation; Stoneman Douglas hockey team wins state title
Governors join gun control debate
On Monday, President Trump met with a group of governors and once again called for arming and training teachers. The president faced pushback from Washington state's Democratic governor. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
Gun control debate heats up in Washington
Lawmakers are back in Washington, and they're facing mounting pressure to address gun safety. President Trump has said he's open to reforming the background check system with a focus on mental health. He also wants to ban so-called "bump stocks" and raise the minimum age to buy rifles to 21. Bloomberg News White House correspondent Shannon Pettypiece takes CBSN through the latest.
Trump on discussions with NRA
President Trump told governors at the White House that the NRA wants to "do something" to prevent mass shootings. He said he discussed background checks with NRA chief Wayne LaPierre during a weekend lunch.
Trump's Friday speeches
Moderator of "Face the Nation" and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins Meg Oliver to discuss Rick Gates' guilty plea, President Trump's response to the Florida school shooting, and the White House's new sanctions against North Korea.
Reacting to Trump's gun control proposals
In the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, President Trump has discussed a number of ideas to protect kids from future shootings. CBS News' David Begnaud spoke with a group of gun owners in North Carolina, to get their take.
Florida gov. on ways to combat gun violence
Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced his plan Friday to improve school safety and reduce gun violence in wake of the Parkland school shooting. He proposed measures to keep guns away from those with mental illness, ban bump stocks and raise the age for purchasing certain firearms.
Trump & gun control
The White House says President Trump is in "listening mode" after the Florida school shooting. But when he met with state and local officials Thursday to discuss gun violence in schools, he suggested arming teachers and other personnel. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Starmer will step down weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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Mediators see "encouraging progress" in first round of U.S.-Iran talks
Mediators say U.S. and Iranian negotiators have agreed to create mechanisms to ensure safe transits in the Strait of Hormuz, and peace in Lebanon.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Trump-backed populist wins tight Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
Head of nation's second-largest school district resigns amid FBI probe
Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.
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Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Matt Dunlap wins primary in Maine's battleground 2nd District
In November, Dunlap will face former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, who was running unopposed in the GOP primary.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Wyndham Clark holds on to win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Serena Williams will return to singles tennis at Wimbledon, as a wild card
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
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Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
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Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Matt Dunlap wins primary in Maine's battleground 2nd District
In November, Dunlap will face former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, who was running unopposed in the GOP primary.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney on sobriety and fatherhood
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
Manet and Morisot: Impressions of an artistic friendship
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed TV sitcom director James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers."
Waylon Jennings' son Shooter on rescuing his dad's music
Singer, musician, and Grammy-winning music producer Shooter Jennings is keeping alive the legacy of his late father, country star Waylon Jennings, by producing long-lost material that he found stashed away. Hear music from the upcoming album "Diamonds."
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
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Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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How the World Cup ball has changed
The World Cup has been held for 96 years. The sport of soccer has changed a lot over the last century, and so has the ball. Michael George reports.
New recommendations to prevent child drownings
Drowning remains the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. Now, the American Academy of Pediatrics is updating its recommendations on drowning prevention. Jarred Hill reports.
Americans taking up Ikebana
A hobby celebrating nature that dates back hundreds of years is finding new life in the United States. Michael George reports on why more and more people are giving Japanese flower arranging a try.
6/21/2026: Youngest Survivors; What Happened to the Great White Sharks?
First, a report on the miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp. And, South Africa's missing great white sharks.
6/21: CBS Weekend News
Trump threatens new attacks as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet; at least 70 major fires burning in western U.S.