"We were trying to shield the kids": Mother recounts escaping parade shooting
Natalie Lorentz said it was the worst moment of her life.
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Natalie Lorentz said it was the worst moment of her life.
Hundreds of others were wounded during shootings that occurred in almost every state between Friday and Monday.
Investigators are learning new details about Monday's mass shooting that killed six people and wounded dozens at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. A 21-year-old man is in custody, but police say they still don't know a motive. CBS New correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains how investigators were able to track him down, and CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains what's next in the investigation.
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering joins "CBS Mornings" with the latest details on a deadly shooting during a Fourth of July parade in Illinois. Six people were killed and dozens of others were injured in the mass shooting incident.
At least six people are dead after a gunman fired into a crowd of parade goers in Highland Park, Illinois. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on what we've learned about the person of interest in the case, what we've learned about the victims and what Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin had to say about how the U.S. can combat gun violence.
A person of interest was arrested more than eight hours after the shooting following a brief vehicle pursuit.
The person of interest in the Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting appears to fit a similar profile as other mass shooters. CBS News security and law enforcement analyst James Gagliano spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what many mass shooters have in common and how families can miss the signs that someone is plotting a mass shooting.
Annalisa Rorvik and her husband were enjoying the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois when they heard gunshots. In that moment, they knew they had to run for their lives. Rorvik spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about what she saw and the "wave of panic" that seized the crowd.
Local, state and federal officials are working together to learn more about the suspected gunman behind the mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis joins "CBS News Mornings" with analysis.
Protesters in Akron, Ohio, are calling for investigations and reform after police body cam videos show eight officers shooting an unarmed 25-year-old, Jayland Walker. He died at the scene with more than 60 gunshot wounds. Elise Preston reports.
No one has been arrested in connection with the shooting, and officials said it's unclear whether the person fired at officers intentionally.
A state of emergency has been called in Akron, Ohio, amid protests over the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man who was shot more than 60 times after fleeing what police said was a routine traffic stop. Elise Preston reports.
Authorities filed preliminary charges of murder and attempted murder against a 22-year-old Danish man.
A 22-year-old suspect is in custody, and police say he appears to have acted alone and selected victims at random.
The Uvalde, Texas, school police chief, under heavy criticism for the slow response to the deadly school shooting in May, has resigned from the city council.
A third police officer has died following a deadly shooting in the small town of Allen, Kentucky, this week.
Responding officers encountered "pure hell" when they arrived on the scene. The suspect is in custody.
The suspect, a 22-year-old man, was arrested Friday. The child was not hurt.
Two officers were killed and another five officers wounded in a shooting in Allen, Kentucky. The officers were ambushed as they answered a domestic violence call.
The two deputies were chasing a suspect in a stolen vehicle when he opened fire, striking both of them.
Gun shop allowed the accused shooter's father to buy a gun for his underage son, suit claims.
Soon-to-be disbarred South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been indicted again for an eight-year money laundering and painkiller ring with a friend and former client charged with trying to help him commit suicide, prosecutors said.
Yavapai County resident Robert McDowell faces a first-degree murder charge for the death of Sgt. Rick Lopez.
Scott Pelley reports on the Newtown shooting and interviews a school nurse, a former classmate of the alleged gunman's, and former Secret Service members; Also, eleven months after wrecking at sea, the Italian luxury liner awaits one of the most expensive and daunting salvage operations ever; And, no one is allowed to borrow a book from the Vatican Library except the pope. And no wonder: the archive holds some of the oldest and most precious works of art and treasure known to man.
The suspect was located behind a house and taken into custody after the shooting in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, said he took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson.
Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
As the Seahawks prepare to face the Patriots in the 2026 Super Bowl, here's what to know about Seattle's past appearances, wins and losses.
The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl once again in 2026, hoping to add another ring to their list of wins. Here's a look back at their appearances, losses, how many they've won, and more.
Not sure where to watch the 2026 Super Bowl live? There are multiple ways to watch the game for free today. Here's how.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
For over five centuries, Antwerp's diamond district has been the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Now, that legacy is under strain.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, said he took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Sunday, allowing limited Palestinian travel after a two-day closure, according to Egyptian state media.
Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some notable people who left us this week, including singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension.
Don Henley acknowledges the Eagles are "kind of a staple" as they sell out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere and cement their status with the best-selling album of all time.
Singer-songwriter Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' decades-long career, the larger than life legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey, and the emotional moment he saw Frey's son Deacon perform in his father's place. He also emphasizes the importance of connecting with fans, saying "music is medicine. And people need some medicine right now."
Fifty years ago, the Eagles released their first "Greatest Hits" album, which became the best-selling of all time. The legendary rock band still performs to sold-out crowds today. Don Henley talks to Tracy Smith.
Faith Salie breaks down why HBO's "Heated Rivalry" is setting the internet on fire with its story of a secret romance between rival pro hockey players.
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a third video on Saturday, pleading for their mother's return after she went missing last week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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.
Legendary downhill skier Lindsey Vonn, who already had a torn ACL, crashed seconds into her race at the Milan Olympics on Sunday morning.
Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he does not believe that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is "competent for her position" amid her involvement in the Georgia election investigation and a highly classified whistleblower complaint.
As Washington turns its eyes toward the upcoming midterm elections and the Trump administration moderates its tone on deportations while ramping up efforts to undermine confidence in our election process, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" speaks to Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas.
For all the romantics: This Sunday, we leave you in Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge - just 5 miles east of Valentine, Nebraska. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard
As Super Bowl fans touchdown in the Bay Area for Sunday's big game, they might spot a splash of color in the water. In the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, less than 2,500 yards away from the 50-yard line of Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, lies a colorful mosaic of salt pools. Conor Knighton reports.