Texas school shooting unlikely to bring gun restrictions in state
Gov. Greg Abbott's call to do "more than just pray" for the victims comes in a state that has fully embraced its gun culture
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Child Access Prevention law in wake of Texas shooting
Should a parent be held responsible if their child uses their guns in a mass shooting? That's the question some are asking after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott revealed that the Santa Fe High School shooting suspect used his fathers guns in Friday's massacre that left 10 dead. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss why she thinks the suspect's father won't be prosecuted, even though Texas has a Child Access Prevention law in effect.
New details on Santa Fe shooting
New details have emerged about the heroic effort to confront the school shooter on Friday in Santa Fe, Texas. Ten students and teachers were killed. At least 13 other people were hurt, including a school resource officer. Authorities say they don’t have a motive, though the suspect’s father gave his own explanation. Omar Villafranca reports.
Congressional baseball shooting
Nearly one year ago, James Hodgkinson opened fire on Republican lawmakers during the practice for a charity baseball game in suburban Virginia. A recent story by Buzzfeed News details the events of that day in June and says a series of unrelated events prevented the shooting from being a historically deadly incident. Lissandra Villa, political reporter for Buzzfeed News and the co-author of that story, joins CBSN to discuss her reporting.
Shooting suspect
The suspect in Friday's deadly Texas high school shooting appeared in court Friday evening at the Galveston County jail. Dimitrios Pagourtzis, 17, is being held without bail and is facing charges of capital murder and aggravated assault against a peace officer. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest from outside the jail.
Texas shooting suspect
CBS Evening News anchor Jeff Glor speaks with Rey Montemayor III, a senior who said he played football with Dimitrios Pagourtzis. Montemayor says he and the suspect occasionally lifted weights together, and he says he never thought Pagourtzis was the kind of person who could commit an act like this.
Investigators search for motive in Texas school shooting
Investigators are searching for a motive after a shooting at a Texas high school left 10 dead and 10 others injured. Omar Villafranca has the latest from Santa Fe, while CBS News security analyst Paul Viollis explains the next steps of the investigation.
Santa Fe student killed while blocking door hailed as hero
Stories of bravery are emerging following a shooting rampage at a Texas high school that left 10 dead Friday
Why Kelly Clarkson refused to hold a moment of silence
Kelly Clarkson got emotional at the Billboard Music Awards as she spoke of the Texas school shooting victims Sunday night
Funeral for Texas shooting victim
A funeral was held Sunday for one of the 10 victims killed in the Santa Fe High School massacre. Family and friends gathered at a mosque in Houston to remember Sabika Sheikh, an exchange student from Pakistan. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Sisters of school shooting victim describe his brave final moments
Christopher Stone, a 17-year-old football player who was described as adventurous and funny, was among the 10 people killed
Vigils for Santa Fe school shooting victims
Heavy hearts filled the seats at a Sunday morning service as Pastor Brad Drake read the names of the 10 people who died from a school shooting Friday in Texas. One of the victims included a young parishioner Angelique Ramirez. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation"
Warner joined us to discuss the New York Times report, the president's response and the possibility for action following the shooting in Santa Fe, Texas
Transcript: Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo on "Face the Nation"
Acevedo joined us to discuss his views on guns, how to prevent future school shootings and the condition of an armed guard who was injured
Texas students who supported Parkland survivors endure own attack
Only weeks ago, a dozen students from Santa Fe High School in Texas offered support for survivors of a Florida school shooting by participating in a nationwide walkout
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At least 10 killed, 10 others wounded in Texas school shooting; Final countdown to the Royal Wedding.
What we know about the suspect in Texas shooting
The shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas on Friday was the fifth-deadliest school shooting in the U.S., after Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Columbine. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the suspect in the attack.
10 killed in Texas school shooting
The latest mass shooting in America unfolded Friday at Santa Fe High School, south of Houston. At least ten people were killed -- nine students and one adult. Police say the gunman, who is in custody, is a 17-year-old junior at the school and that he was armed with his father's shotgun and revolver. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor reports.
Sophomore describes deadly school shooting
At least ten people were killed and 10 were wounded Friday in a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. Dakota Shrader, a sophomore who was in the building, talks to "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor.
Trump offers support in wake of school shooting
President Trump was preparing to speak at a summit on prison reform when he was forced to again address the nation's plague of gun violence. There have already been 16 school shootings this year, according to The Washington Post. Paula Reid reports.
There have already been 16 school shootings in 2018
In 2018 alone, there have already been 16 school shootings -- the highest number at this point during any year since 1999. CBS News' Jim Axelrod reports on generation lockdown.
Generation lockdown: There have been 16 school shootings in 2018 alone
It's a generation that knows no matter how forcefully they chant "never again," their experience suggests they probably will
Trump: "Absolutely horrific attack" at Texas school
President Trump commented about the deadly school shooting in Texas on Friday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from the White House with more.
"DO SOMETHING": Parkland students express outrage after new shooting
"This is not the price of our freedom," March for Our Lives said in a statement, urging Americans not to sweep the latest shooting under the rug
Santa Fe High students had active shooter drill, had "done this before"
In the aftermath of Friday's deadly school shooting, students pointed to several specific actions they were trained to do that may have saved their lives
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
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Path forward for U.S.-Iran talks unclear after weekend strikes
Iran denied its negotiators would be meeting with U.S. officials in Qatar after President Trump announced the talks would resume at Tehran's request.
Rescue teams continue to find survivors of Venezuela earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
Supreme Court won't hear Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Aide who planned JFK Jr.'s secret wedding weighs in on Swift-Kelce rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
Soccer star's wife and 2 children killed in Venezuela earthquakes, team says
The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo died after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said.
Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Woman killed, 2 injured in series of Florida alligator attacks
Officials say people and pets should keep a safe distance away from the water to limit the chances of an alligator encounter.
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Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
Senate Ethics Committee dismisses misconduct complaint against Gallego
The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."
The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud and waste. Is it?
The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.
Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in gambling probe
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
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Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, economist estimates
The Iran war has significantly driven up the cost of fuel, airfare and other U.S. goods, according to Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud and waste. Is it?
The USDA says almost 11% of SNAP payments contain errors, almost double the threshold set by Congress. Here's what is going on.
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
Comcast plans to split into 2 companies, spinning off NBCUniversal
Current shareholders would receive shares in both companies under the planned split, Comcast said Monday.
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Senate Ethics Committee dismisses misconduct complaint against Gallego
The bipartisan committee said it "did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, Senate rules or related standards of conduct."
Supreme Court expands presidential firing power, overturning 90-year-old ruling
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook as legal case continues
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Supreme Court rejects case over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
The dispute arose after New York's Department of Health issued an emergency rule that required healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
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Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Rescue teams continue to find survivors of Venezuela earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people are still presumed to be missing after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week.
6 killed, suspect arrested in shooting at German youth center, police say
German police say a suspect was in custody and six were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
Soccer star's wife and 2 children killed in Venezuela earthquakes, team says
The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo died after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said.
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Path forward for U.S.-Iran talks unclear after weekend strikes
Iran denied its negotiators would be meeting with U.S. officials in Qatar after President Trump announced the talks would resume at Tehran's request.
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Aide who planned JFK Jr.'s secret wedding weighs in on Swift-Kelce rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton on "The Invite"
Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton, stars of "The Invite" preview the film, which explores the unraveling and evolution of two very different marriages over the course of an unforgettable evening. The two discuss if they brought any of their own experiences to the movie and Wilde, who also directed the film, shares why she was initially reluctant to star in it.
Preview of "The Angry Birds Movie 3"
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the trailer for "The Angry Birds Movie 3." The film stars Jason Sudeikis and debuts in theaters on Dec. 23.
Top moments from BET Awards
The 2026 BET Awards included star-studded performances, a tribute to Lauryn Hill and more. Nate Burleson reports on the night's biggest moments.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding rumors
RoseMarie Terenzio, John F. Kennedy Jr.'s former chief of staff, talks with "CBS Mornings" about planning his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette nearly 30 years ago, and if Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could pull off a secret wedding as rumors swirl about their big day.
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How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
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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.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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.
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6 killed, suspect arrested in shooting at German youth center, police say
German police say a suspect was in custody and six were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
Alex Murdaugh to return to court
Alex Murdaugh is expected back in court in South Carolina on Monday for the first time since the state Supreme Court overturned his convictions for killing his son and wife. Skyler Henry reports.
Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
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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.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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."
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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.
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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.
SCOTUS rulings on mail-in ballots, presidential firings
The Supreme Court on Monday expanded the president's ability to fire heads of independent agencies, but not the Federal Reserve. It also ruled states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later. CBS News' Jessica Levinson and Weijia Jiang have more.
Mangione federal trial pushed to Jan. '27
A judge has pushed Luigi Mangione's federal trial date back to January of 2027. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on the Mangione case and the indictment against NBA veteran Malik Beasley on gambling charges.
Trump reacts to Supreme Court firing rulings
President Trump posted his reaction on social media Monday after the Supreme Court ruled that his firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter was lawful, but that he is not allowed to fire Federal Reserve Commissioner Lisa Cook, as legal proceedings continue. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Key changes coming to federal student loans
Federal student loan repayment plans are set to change on July 1. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, a national higher education reporter for The Washington Post, joins with more.