What factors are leading to rise in crime?
Many cities across America have reported rising crime rates. Fordham University Law Professor John Pfaff joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss what's behind the latest trends.
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Justice Department to review Uvalde response
The Department of Justice has launched a review of the law enforcement response to the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid their respects in Uvalde on Sunday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Buffalo shooting investigated as hate crime
The mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket that left 10 people dead is now being investigated as a hate crime. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments in the case.
Grieving father erupts at Parkland school shooter's trial
A grieving father erupted in anger as he told jurors about the daughter school shooter Nikolas Cruz murdered along with 16 others four years ago.
8-year-old paralyzed in parade attack moves to rehab-focused hospital
Cooper Roberts, whose spine was severed in the shooting, spent nearly a month in a Chicago pediatric intensive care unit.
3 dead in Indiana mall food court shooting
Four people including the gunman are dead after a shooting at a food court in an Indiana mall. Police say a bystander shot the gunman. Jury selection is starting in the federal trial of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. And Cameron Smith is the winner of this year's British Open.
Two shot dead, one wounded in Alabama church
Three people were shot – two fatally -- in a church in a Birmingham, Alabama suburb. A suspect is in custody. The Senate has passed a bill to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. And the Golden State Warriors are the NBA champions after beating the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. It’s their fourth title in eight years.
Death toll rising in Texas school shooting
The death toll has been growing in the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. At least 19 children and two adults were killed by an 18-year-old gunman, authorities say. CBS News projects Gov. Brian Kemp will win the GOP primary for his post over Trump-backed former Sen. David Perdue. And CBS News projects that Herschel Walker, the Trump-endorsed former football star, will win the Republican nomination to take on incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Alleged Buffalo gunman due in court
The man accused of killing 10 black people at a Buffalo, New York supermarket is set to make an initial court appearance. It comes as the Justice Department filed 26 federal hate crimes and firearms charges against Payton Gendron. Elon Musk is set to address twitter employees for the first time. Dolly Parton is donating $1 million dollars to pediatric infectious disease research.
Two dead, five wounded in L.A. park shooting
A shooting in a Los Angeles left two people dead and at least five others wounded. Police say the gunfire started after a dispute at a baseball game. The search was on for suspects. In Japan, a volcanic eruption lit up the night sky. Local residents were told to evacuate due to threats from lava flows and falling debris. And at the weekend box office, Jordan Peele's new sci-fi horror film “Nope” opened at Number One.
Biden to go to Buffalo in wake of shooting
President Biden and the first lady will travel to Buffalo Tuesday to pay their respects as the community mourns the loss of ten lives from a mass shooting at grocery store. Federal officials say they’ll investigate it as a hate crime against the predominately black community. Some businesses in Shanghai, China will finally reopen this week following the city's total COVID lockdown in March. And the latest Marvel film is a superhero at the box office. “Doctor Strange 2” raked in $61 million over the weekend.
Man held over Illinois shooting
Police have captured a 21-year-old man they’re calling a person of interest in the shooting attack that left six people dead at an Illinois 4th of July parade. An 11-year-old boy died in what his mom says was a “tragic freak accident” with fireworks in Indiana. And swimmer Ryan Lochte says he’ll auction off six of his 12 Olympic medals, with the money going to a charity for terminally ill children.
Parade shooting suspect confessed, contemplated another attack: Police
The man charged with killing seven people at a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois, traveled to Wisconsin after the shooting and "seriously contemplated" another attack, police said at a press conference Wednesday. Authorities also said 21-year-old Robert "Bobby" Crimo III has admitted to the killings and "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators. Watch the press conference here.
Man Shot in the Behind
Eight shots were fired at suspect Scott Sprague after he led Ohio police on an hour long car chase. Sprague was wanted on a drug trafficking warrant and unauthorized use of a vehicle. One shot hit Sprague in the behind.
A driver going the wrong way on Interstate 25 near Albuquerque, New Mexico was chased for miles, before being shot by police.
New Mexico State Police released video Monday of a driver going the wrong way on Interstate 25 for miles, before being shot by police. Police said when they finally got him to stop, the man had no idea where he was.
Man shoots himself in the head on live TV
In Phoenix, Ariz., a suspected carjacker led police on a high speed chase, then stopped, exited the vehicle and shot himself in the head. The shooting was broadcast live on the Fox News Channel. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports.
Graphic police shooting video released
Warning: Some may find the footage in this video disturbing. Police in a Minneapolis suburb released bodycam footage from the officer involved in Sunday's deadly shooting of a young Black man during a traffic stop. The police chief told reporters he believes it was an accidental discharge, and while he described the video as graphic and unedited, he said the public needs to see it. Jamie Yuccas reports from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Warning: This video contains graphic content
A white South Carolina police officer has been charged with murder after fatally shooting a black man who appeared to be running away. A witness recorded the incident on video. Warning: The video contains graphic content.
San Diego pool shooting
Police shot and killed a 49-year-old man suspected of shooting seven people Sunday at a birthday pool party in an apartment complex near the University of California, San Diego, authorities said. One victim later died. Witnesses recount panic after shots rang out.
There will be no criminal charges filed against a Chicago police officer in the fatal 2014 shooting of Ronald Johnson
There will be no criminal charges filed against a Chicago police officer in the fatal 2014 shooting of Ronald Johnson. Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez said one of the reasons her office declined to prosecute the officer is because Johnson is seen on dash-cam video with a gun.
Surveillance video from Dallas Love Field shows a dispute between a man and woman that led to the man being shot multiple times by Dallas police
Surveillance video from Dallas Love Field shows a dispute between a man and woman that led to the man being shot multiple times by Dallas police. The dispute begins with the main breaking windows on the woman's car.
Castile trial protests
Police officer Jeronimo Yanes was found not guilty for the July 2016 shooting death of Philando Castile. Yanes was acquitted of one count of manslaughter and two counts of endangerment by intentionally shooting a firearm. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Minnesota on Friday evening, blocking all traffic on I-94.
4 people killed in Florida shooting
A 33-year-old former Marine has been accused of killing four people, including a 3-month-old baby, in a Florida shooting. An 11-year-old girl was badly wounded during the rampage. CBS affiliate WTSP-TV's Beau Zimmer reports. Read more here.
Dallas police briefing
Dallas Police Chief David Brown provided an update Monday on the shooting investigation. He also expressed concern that police are being asked "to do too much" and not receiving the support and funding they need.
17-year-old suspect in deadly school shooting
Ten people are dead after 17-year-old suspect Dimitrios Pagourtzis allegedly opened fire in the halls of Santa Fe High School in Texas. Pagourtzis left troubling posts on social media in the days leading up to the attack. CBS security analyst Paul Viollis commented on the similarties of this shooting to the Parkland shooting when he spoke to CBS News about the details of this latest school shooting.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, President Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
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Congress launches investigation into California hospice fraud
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
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DOJ guts office helping poorer immigrants obtain affordable legal aid, sources say
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
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Bill Cosby found liable in 1972 sexual assault, must pay over $19M in damages
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her $19.25 million.
TSA lines at Houston airport a 3-floor nightmare amid staffing shortage
Out of the five terminals at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, only two had TSA staffing, and wait times could exceed four hours, the airport told travelers.
Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
Pope Leo puts Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame a step closer to possible sainthood
With Pope Leo XIV's proclamation, the priest commonly known as "Father Flanagan" is now officially declared "venerable."
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Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time?
"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.
How to cut down on pet expenses as costs rise
Pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10%, according to Rover.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
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Congress launches investigation into California hospice fraud
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
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DOJ guts office helping poorer immigrants obtain affordable legal aid, sources say
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Pope Leo puts Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame a step closer to possible sainthood
With Pope Leo XIV's proclamation, the priest commonly known as "Father Flanagan" is now officially declared "venerable."
Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
Dozens feared dead in military plane crash in southwestern Colombia
A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off in southwestern Colombia, the South American country's military said.
Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Police find $12 million worth of cocaine on smuggling boat off Puerto Rico
Cocaine with an estimated value of $12 million has been seized off the north coast of Puerto Rico, authorities said.
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Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
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Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Musk says he'll manufacture chips in Texas
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins 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.
Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
Ways to cut down on pet care expenses
The cost of care for your pet is rising with one study finding that one in five pet owners carry at least $2,000 in pet-related debt. But there are ways to cut down on pet expenses. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Justin Timberlake's 2024 arrest on video
Newly released bodycam footage shows Justin Timberlake during his 2024 DWI arrest in New York. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Trump postpones Strait of Hormuz deadline
President Trump on Monday postponed his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump had threatened strikes against Iranian power plants if the strait wasn't opened by Monday night. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins with more.
NYC runway crash comes amid chaos at airports
A deadly collision on a LaGuardia Airport runway late Sunday night has rattled travelers as the nation's airports face increasing chaos due to the nearly 40-day shutdown affecting parts of the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Tom Hanson, Skyler Henry and Kris Van Cleave have the latest.
Musk says he'll manufacture chips in Texas
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins to discuss.
Iran's capabilities in war's fourth week
As the war with Iran enters its fourth week, President Trump says he's holding off on his threat to destroy the country's power plants if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins with more.
Duffy, Hochul and Mamdani on LGA runway crash
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and New York officials gave an update Monday on the deadly runway collision between a passenger jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.