Storming Room 135
After the shooting began, a group of officers formed an ad-hoc SWAT team to storm the gunman' room. For the first time, they describe to Bill Whitaker what they saw and heard
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Officers find shooter's body
Why law enforcement was not expecting to see someone like Stephen Paddock when they stormed the gunman's hotel room and found his body
Details on Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock's note
In a note found in Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock's room, law enforcement discovers calculations for distance to his victims and the elevation of his room to know where to aim his falling bullets so they would be most accurate
10/8: 60 Minutes
Officers describe storming Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock's hotel room; Facebook ads, Russia and the Trump campaign's secret weapon; Shake Shack founder on changing the way restaurants do business.
New FBI docs show Las Vegas mass shooter was upset with casinos
FBI documents made public this week reveal the high-roller gambler who opened fire on concertgoers on the Las Vegas Strip had lost heavily while gambling weeks earlier.
"11 Minutes" | Official Trailer
Through emotional firsthand accounts and never-before-seen archival footage, the new Paramount+ Original docuseries "11 Minutes" immerses viewers inside the largest mass shooting in our country's history. It is a story of humanity and survival at what was supposed to be a festival celebrating country music. (Warning: This contains strong language and violent content that some may find disturbing.)
Vegas shooter
Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock had been depressed after losing a significant amount of money in the past two years and that may have been a "determining factor" in the shooting that killed 58 people. KLAS-TV talked to Sheriff Joe Lombardo about the latest in the investigation.
10/11: CBS Evening News
Out-of-control wildfires continue to grow in California; Four-legged military heroes receive their species' highest honor
10/14: CBS Evening News
Strong winds prompt more evacuations in wildfire-ravaged California; New hit song about suicide prevention resonates with millions of listeners.
Security video of Las Vegas gunman
Newly-released surveillance video shows Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock in the days before he opened fire from his Mandalay Bay hotel room, killing 58 people. Carter Evans reports.
Surveillance video of the Vegas shooter
Newly released surveillance video shows Stephen Paddock in the days before the deadly Las Vegas shooting. While more is known about what he did leading up to the attack, questions remain about why he did what he did. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
NYT obtains hotel video of Vegas gunman
In surveillance video obtained by the New York Times, Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock's movements at the Mandalay Bay hotel are seen in the days leading up to the Oct. 1 massacre that left 58 dead.
Stephen Paddock autopsy
Results from the autopsy of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock do not indicate any signs of poor health or drug abuse. The autopsy, released Friday, reveals that Paddock was considered overweight. It also shows there were traces of anti-anxiety medication in his urine, but there were no signs he was under the influence of them.
Report on Vegas shooter
The Clark County sheriff has released a report on their investigation into the mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino last October. Former FBI assistant director and CBS News security analyst Ron Hosko joins CBSN to discuss their findings.
Hotel security measures
Some Disney World resorts have replaced "do not disturb" signs with "room occupied" signs, but staff can enter those rooms for nearly any reason. The new safety measures come months after a gunman stockpiled weapons and killed 58 people from a hotel room in Las Vegas. Anthony Roman, president of Roman and Associates Global Investments and Intelligence, joins CBSN to discuss the implications of stricter hotel security procedures.
Las Vegas massacre
Carter Evans reports on the survivors of the mass shooting in Las Vegas last month who are not only bonded by tragedy, but also by gratitude.
Vegas security guard speaks out
A routine door check turned to terror for Jesus Campos, who spoke out Wednesday the first time since the Las Vegas shooting. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Campos -- the first person shot that night -- told his story. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Vegas security guard speaks out
The man who potentially helped save hundreds of lives during the Las Vegas massacre is speaking out for the first time on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Jesus Campos was the first person to confront gunman Stephen Paddock on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Gun control in Nevada
Gun control advocates acknowledge that the expanded background checks they want would not have prevented the Las Vegas massacre. But last week, they went to court to try to make Nevada enforce the background checks that are already on the books. Julianna Goldman reports.
Vegas shooting victims
Forty-five victims of the Las Vegas shooting are still in the hospital, many in critical condition. Jamie Yuccas has updates on a few of them, including a couple of the heroes who stepped in to help during that tragic night.
Las Vegas shooting victims
There were more tributes Saturday for victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting, where 58 people were killed. Meanwhile, 45 people are still in the hospital, some in critical condition. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Las Vegas investigation
Las Vegas police once again revised their timeline of the shooting at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in a press conference on Friday. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN with the latest.
Vegas shooting update
Las Vegas police said Friday that 45 victims are still in the hospital after the mass shooting that left 58 people dead. Authorities are still sorting out the timeline of events from the night Stephen Paddock shot into a crowd of concertgoers from his room at the Mandalay Bay hotel. Watch the press conference here.
Las Vegas shooting
The latest police timeline of the Las Vegas massacre is being questioned again -- this time by MGM, which owns Mandalay Bay. The company is providing specific details about how they believe the shooting went down. Jamie Yuccas reports.
10/11/17: CBSN Evening News
At least 20 dead from California wildfires; Fruit company creates diet avocados
Suspect sent "manifesto" to family before dinner, source tells CBS News
Cole Allen, 31, sent some of his writings to members of his family before the attempted attack on Saturday.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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New details emerge in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Iran's foreign minister returns to Pakistan after U.S. envoys' trip canceled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on Sunday, where he is expected to participate in talks focused on ending the war with the U.S., Iranian state media reported.
Minute by minute: How the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting unfolded
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
Mexico says 2 CIA agents killed in crash weren't authorized to participate in local raid
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
Northern Ireland homes evacuated after reports of car bomb explosion
Police in Northern Ireland declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station.
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Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
Suspect sent "manifesto" to family before dinner, source tells CBS News
Cole Allen, 31, sent some of his writings to members of his family before the attempted attack on Saturday.
Blanche: Authorities believe suspect was targeting Trump administration officials
Law enforcement apprehended 31-year-old Cole Allen after he charged a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
Blanche says Trump's public appearances won't change because of this "lone man"
"If one of his goals was to get us to be scared, he failed," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday.
Minute by minute: How the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting unfolded
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
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Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sam Vinograd and AT Smith on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sam Vinograd and AT Smith on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
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U.K. ambassador: "Very confident" of security
Sir Christian Turner, the British ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "very confident" that King Charles and Queen Camilla will have the "very best security" in their visit to the White House this week.
Podcast helps Louisiana police arrest 4 suspects in girl's 1982 murder
Police credited the podcast with generating crucial tips from the public and prompting new witnesses to approach investigators.
Suspect sent "manifesto" to family before dinner, source tells CBS News
Cole Allen, 31, sent some of his writings to members of his family before the attempted attack on Saturday.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump speaks on WHCA shooting | Special Report
President Trump took questions Saturday night after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A 31-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS News' Carissa Lawson and Tony Dokoupil anchored this special report.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Jiang recounts correspondents' dinner shooting
White House Correspondents Association President Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump when shots rang out at the organization's dinner Saturday night. She recalled the moment.
U.K. ambassador: "Very confident" of security
Sir Christian Turner, the British ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "very confident" that King Charles and Queen Camilla will have the "very best security" in their visit to the White House this week.
Raskin on DHS funding standoff
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I certainly hope" the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner marks a turning point in the standoff in Congress about the funding standoff.
Contributor on "complex threat environment"
Sam Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor, joined "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" with CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, saying that the U.S. is facing "the most complex threat environment in our nation's history, in particular, from lone actors, individuals who radicalized to violence, often online."