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Sunday's massacre in Orlando is just a taste of the horrors gays and lesbians have to face in ISIS-controlled territories. The punishment for being caught in a gay relationship in these places is often death though barbaric means. Holly Williams reports.
Despite being investigated for possible ties to terrorism, Omar Mateen had no issues buying his weapons. And FBI data shows even if he had been on a terror watch list, he still likely would have been able to pick up firearms. Dean Reynolds has more.
Omar Mateen's social media and dating site interactions have become a key point for investigators of this past weekend's shooting in Orlando. Mateen's wife has also come into focus as she may have known about the attack before it happened. Jeff Pegues has more.
Donald Trump made some surprising remarks Wednesday, arguing that people on the 'no fly' list be banned from purchasing guns despite receiving the endorsement from the NRA earlier this year. In a speech before supporters later in the day though, he said he would, "save your second amendment." See his full remarks.
In a new CBS News poll, 42 percent of Americans said they believe the terror attack in Orlando could have been prevented. Seamus Hughes is the deputy director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University and joins CBSN to discuss.
Stephen Colbert slammed Donald Trump on Tuesday's episode of "The Late Show." Colbert drew a swastika to explain Trump's reaction and comments about the Orlando shooting. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
During her Monday night show, Samantha Bee held nothing back in response to the Orlando attack. On Bee's show "Full Frontal" less than 48 hours after the mass shooting, Bee gave a blistering monologue on gun laws and commonality of shootings in the U.S. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Golden retrievers from the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry went to Orlando to help victims' families and others affected by the nightclub shooting.
CBS News' Jamie Yuccas has heard a number of chilling accounts of the Orlando nightclub attack from injured survivors. Yuccas also has an update on the status of most patients in recovery.
A special group of dogs are helping people recover from the horror of the Orlando mass shooting. Eleven dogs from the K-9 Comfort Dogs ministry of the Lutheran Church Charities are meeting with first responders and families of some of the victims. The pack also helped during other tragedies including the Oklahoma tornado in 2013, Sandy Hook shooting and the Boston Marathon bombings.
Malcolm Gladwell of The New Yorker is the author behind five best-selling books. They explore how ideas are spread, decisions are made, the origins of success and the advantages of disadvantages. Gladwell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Sunday's Orlando massacre and his new project, a 10-part podcast series called "Revisionist History."
The London Gay Men's Chorus sang a musical tribute for the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando. They were joined by thousands in London on Monday at the "We Stand with Orlando" vigil.
Demetrice Naulings and his best friend Eddie Justice were at the bar of Pulse nightclub ordering a drink when the shooting started early Sunday morning; We saw the people of Orlando express their grief for souls they never met
In his most impassioned attacks at Donald Trump yet, Obama went after Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric, saying it would not help the nation. At an even in North Carolina, Trump then fired back that the president was "more angry" at him than at the Orlando shooter. Jon Allen, a columnist for Roll Call, joins CBSN to discuss.
Among those killed in the Orlando shooting was 30-year-old Eddie Justice, a tax accountant from Orlando. His best friend Demetrius Naulings recounted the horrific events of that night. Scott Pelley interviewed Naulings and joined CBSN to discuss.
Omar Mateen's wife, Noor Salman, told authorities she tried to stop her husband from committing the massacre at Pulse nightclub that killed 49 people. There are also reports that Mateen may have frequented Pulse nightclub himself. CBS News homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss these new developments.
We saw the people of Orlando express their grief for souls they never met. It wasn't just support for the gay community or the Latin community. It was empathy for humanity.
Today on "Face the Nation," America is facing familiar challenges -- with increasing frustration.
Gay men and women, as well as their allies, are supporting the Orlando victims at vigils and makeshift monuments. LGBT leaders are speaking out, saying hateful and harmful rhetoric needs to end. Mireya Villarreal has more.
Of the 102 people who were shot in Orlando, 53 survived, and 33 are still in the hospital. Two of those survivors described their ordeal in horrifying detail at a press conference on Tuesday.
Investigators have interviewed Noor Salman, Omar Mateen's wife, twice and given her a polygraph. According to a source, she says that she and Mateen had visited Pulse before -- and she tried to convince her husband not to go through with the attack. Jeff Pegues has more.
Demetrice Naulings and his best friend Eddie Justice were at the bar of Pulse nightclub ordering a drink when the shooting started early Sunday morning. Naulings made it out, but Justice did not. Scott Pelley has more on the horrific ordeal.
Demetrice Naulings arrived at Pulse nightclub with his best friend, Eddie Justice, just before last call. They were separated in the chaos after the first shots rang out. As Naulings found his way out of the club, Justice texted his mom from the bathroom: "I'm going to die." Naulings told his story to Scott Pelley.
At a vigil in Los Angeles, Lady Gaga gave an emotional tribute to those lost in the Orlando massacre, and called it "an attack on humanity." CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Stephen Colbert addressed the Orlando massacre in the opening of his show last night. "The Late Show" host spoke about how easy it is to be paralyzed by tragedies like Orlando. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Two agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a report to Congress obtained by CBS News.
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski later echoed the sentiments shared by her colleague, Sen. Thom Tillis.
The hearing will be the first chance for lawmakers to publicly question the secretary of state about the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the future of the country.
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad Will confront a man who was involved in a murder-for-hire plot against her at his sentencing in federal court in Manhattan.
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs after eliminating some 14,000 in October.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
A Texas man is slated to be first person executed in U.S. this year, for killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. At one point he escaped for three days.
Video shows the NASA WB-57 plane touching down with a jolt, its wings bouncing as yellow fire and white smoke bursts from beneath it.
The hearing will be the first chance for lawmakers to publicly question the secretary of state about the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the future of the country.
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
The first witness at the federal sex trafficking trial of three brothers, two of them high-end real estate brokers, testified Tuesday in a Manhattan courtroom that the thrill of attending a party at a celebrity's apartment turned into a nightmare.
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs after eliminating some 14,000 in October.
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
The hearing will be the first chance for lawmakers to publicly question the secretary of state about the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the future of the country.
A former federal law enforcement trainer says the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers raises serious concerns about their tactical decision-making and use of force.
Top Justice Department officials said Tuesday they expect to finish reviewing and publishing files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein soon, but cannot provide a specific timeline.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up and sprayed her. He was arrested and Omar was not injured, police said.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad Will confront a man who was involved in a murder-for-hire plot against her at his sentencing in federal court in Manhattan.
The trial comes months after the landmark drugging-and-rape case that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a global icon of the fight against sexual violence.
Amid an ongoing internet blackout in Iran, one man was able to get through and speak with CBS News, describing what he said was a massacre of anti-government protesters in early January.
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
The new American version of TikTok is under scrutiny as some users claim the app is suppressing anti-ICE or anti-Trump content. Now, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching an investigation into the complaints. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
A jury selection began on Tuesday in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction. TikTok reached a late-night agreement Monday to settle the case. Stuart Benjamin, a professor at Duke Law School, breaks it down.
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.
Tuesday marks the start of a landmark trial in a lawsuit claiming that social media companies are using addictive technology to hook children. TikTok, one of the giants being sued in this case, just agreed to settle and avoid the courtroom. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and BBC Technology correspondent Lily Jamali have more.
TikTok settled a lawsuit ahead of the landmark California case set to begin over social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
A Texas man is slated to be first person executed in U.S. this year, for killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. At one point he escaped for three days.
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad Will confront a man who was involved in a murder-for-hire plot against her at his sentencing in federal court in Manhattan.
The trial comes months after the landmark drugging-and-rape case that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a global icon of the fight against sexual violence.
Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot Saturday by Border Patrol officers, was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, where he worked with the sickest of the sick in the ICU.
Court documents in the murder of a Columbus, Ohio, woman and her dentist husband were made public on Tuesday. The woman's ex-husband has been charged with murder in the case. Reporter Lacey Crisp with CBS Columbus affiliate WBNS has the details.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked at a town hall in Minneapolis when a man charged at her and sprayed her with an unknown substance. The congresswoman, who does not appear to have been hurt, was calling for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to step down when she was attacked.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked at a town hall when a man charged at her. Plus, hundreds of thousands of Americans are still without power after the massive winter storm. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
On January 28, 1986, NASA's Space Shuttle Challenger exploded and all seven astronauts on board were killed, including teacher Christa McAuliffe. Ten years later, Lesley Stahl spoke with engineers who told 60 Minutes they tried to stop the launch.
Warning: This video contains some profanity. A man sprayed Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota with an unknown substance during her town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday night. He was immediately apprehended, and Omar continued the event.
A new study of grandparents found that those who take care of grandchildren score better on tests of memory and language, and decline more slowly, than those who do not. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil called his mom for her reaction.