Columbine teacher can still hear the gunfire 20 years later
"I can see the silhouette of a gunman holding a long rifle," said Kiki Leyba
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"I can see the silhouette of a gunman holding a long rifle," said Kiki Leyba
What many consider America's first mass school shooting took place in the community of Littleton, Colorado, 20 years ago today. The attack by two Columbine seniors killed 12 fellow students and a teacher. It may have set the stage for the school shootings that haunt us to this very day. Barry Petersen reports.
Saturday will mark 20 years since the shooting at Columbine High School. CBS News brought together five survivors, each with their own story. Each has their own powerful lesson they are passing on. They spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor.
On April 20, 1999, two gunmen killed 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Nearly 20 years later, we asked members of the Columbine community – Amy Over, Kacey Johnson, and Tom Mauser, father of Daniel – to write letters to their younger selves and reflect on the two decades since the shooting.
The Denver-area manhunt for a teenager said to be "infatuated" with the Columbine High School massacre revived fears of a new attack on the school. In the nearly 20 years since 12 students and a teacher were killed at Columbine, 122 people have died in mass school shootings across the country. Barry Petersen got rare access to security preparations designed to prevent another shooting at Columbine.
Whoever said time heals all wounds couldn't have imagined a wound as gaping as Columbine High School
The Denver-area manhunt for a teenager said to be obsessed with the Columbine massacre revived fears of a new attack on the school this week
The search for a woman suspected of making threats against Colorado schools including Columbine, has been found dead. She was said to be "infatuated" with the 1999 Columbine shooting. Barry Petersen reports.
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Saturday will mark 20 years since the shooting at Columbine High School, when two teen gunmen claimed the lives of 13 people. Journalist and "Columbine" author Dave Cullen joins CBSN to discuss the shooting and how it impacted the decades that have followed.
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Authorities are searching for a young woman who is believed to be armed and is said to be infatuated with the school shootings at Columbine, which took place 20 years ago this week. Doors were locked today at nearly two dozen schools including Columbine High, where 12 students and one teacher were killed in 1999. Nikki Battiste reports.
A dramatic shootout between Florida police and a suspect who allegedly stole a pick-up truck at gunpoint nearly killed a sheriff's deputy. Aerial footage shows the gunman firing his weapon into traffic as he tries to escape. Kenneth Craig reports.
Gunfire broke out around 6:25 p.m., just a few blocks away from a section of the 25-mile procession route
A public memorial service for the murdered rapper, Nipsey Hussle, will take place at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles Thursday. Hussle was killed March 31 in a shooting outside his clothing store. The two-hour service is expected to attract tens of thousands of mourners. Mola Lenghi reports.
Thousands of fans gathered in Los Angeles to honor the life of Nipsey Hussle at a memorial service. The 33-year-old Grammy-nominated performer was shot and killed outside of his clothing store in late March. CBS News' Mola Lenghi joins CBSN with more.
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Australian white supremacist has been charged with 50 counts of murder livestreamed attack on 2 New Zealand mosques
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Police said they arrested 29-year-old Eric Holder on Tuesday
Colleagues censure Sen. Fraser Anning for "seeking to attribute blame to victims of a horrific crime," but he dismisses it as "left-wing virtue signaling"
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Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
The Artemis II countdown will begin March 30, setting up a launch attempt on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern Time.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
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More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
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The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Iranian state media reported that "explosive packages" slightly larger than tuna cans had been dropped by aircraft over the area. U.S. Central Command declined to comment.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, 32, a U.S. citizen and North Texas resident, went missing Saturday evening after a night out with a fellow flight attendant.
Rockstar Billy Idol spoke to Anthony Mason about how he broke into music, why he says he's lucky to be alive and what it's like to be a grandparent.
The finale of the FX series "Love Story" aired Thursday and has captivated audiences as it follows the romance between John F. Kennedy. Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. The limited series focuses on well-documented moments in the couple's lives, but fills in the rest with fiction. It has also received some backlash. Adriana Diaz reports.
Savannah Guthrie is speaking out about her mom's disappearance as she prepares to return to the "Today" show. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
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.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
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The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Tiger Woods was charged with driving under the influence after a car crash in Jupiter, Florida, on Friday, authorities announced during a news conference. CBS News' Anna Schecter joins with more.
The man suspected in the murder of Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman had his detention hearing on Friday. CBS News reporter Ash-har Quraishi has the details.
A federal judge is hearing arguments on the Fulton County case involving alleged voting irregularities during the 2020 election. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
A federal judge ruled against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's request to have charges against him dismissed. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Four NASA astronauts are gearing up for a historic mission to return humans to deep space for the first time in over 50 years. The crew touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday for final preparations ahead of next week's planned Artemis II launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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According to a statement from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and they vowed a severe response to any ship trying to get through. That seemed to contradict President Trump's claim that Iran had allowed 10 ships through the Strait as a gift. Holly Williams has details.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said the lower chamber would vote "as soon as possible" on its own plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate-approved legislation to fund most of the department, including the TSA, faced major hurdles in the House. Nikole Killion has the latest.