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
Stephen Paddock
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
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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
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War escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on Iran gas field
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan refugee latest to die
Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
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Watch Live: Gabbard, intel officials testify at House hearing on threats to U.S.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other top officials are appearing before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday.
Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks
The FBI is investigating Joe Kent — who resigned over the war with Iran — in connection with alleged leaks of classified information, sources say.
Pete Hegseth says "largest strike package yet" coming today in Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has struck more than 7,000 targets across Iran since the war began.
Over a third of TSA officers call out at 3 major U.S. airports in single day
"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.
Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
Coast Guard investigating deaths of 2 crew members on barge off Alaska
Two tugboat crew members were killed and two others were injured in what the Coast Guard called a "confined space incident" aboard a barge in Alaska.
Rhode Island high school hockey team wins state title weeks after deadly rink shooting
Weeks after three of Colin Dorgan's family members were killed in a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey arena, he helped his team win the state championship.
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California spot ties U.S. temperature record for March amid heat wave
A California desert community tied the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S., amid a record-breaking winter heat wave in the Southwest.
ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan refugee latest to die
Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
Over a third of TSA officers call out at 3 major U.S. airports in single day
"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.
Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
Coast Guard investigating deaths of 2 crew members on barge off Alaska
Two tugboat crew members were killed and two others were injured in what the Coast Guard called a "confined space incident" aboard a barge in Alaska.
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Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
U.S. gas prices rise as oil hits $111 a barrel
A barrel of Brent crude topped $111, while the U.S. benchmark also rose as the Iran war intensifies.
Wall Street is betting on Ukraine's drone technology
Swarmer is likely to be the first of many: a Ukrainian defense startup with an American face that leans on U.S. capital to scale production for both the Ukrainian and American militaries.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
How to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and save time at airports
Travelers hoping to bypass some of the increasingly long wait times at U.S. airports can enroll in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, which is now operating at 65 locations.
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Pete Hegseth says "largest strike package yet" coming today in Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has struck more than 7,000 targets across Iran since the war began.
Epstein's longtime lawyer to testify to House committee today
A lawyer who worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein for decades before becoming an executor of his estate will be questioned Thursday by the House Oversight Committee.
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Watch Live: Gabbard, intel officials testify at House hearing on threats to U.S.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other top officials are appearing before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday.
House Democrats walk out of tense briefing with Bondi over Epstein files
A group of House Democrats walked out of a closed-door briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi on the Jeffrey Epstein probe late Wednesday, as tensions over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein case continue to simmer.
Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks
The FBI is investigating Joe Kent — who resigned this week over the war with Iran — in connection with alleged leaks of classified information, sources tell CBS News.
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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.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Satellite companies curb access to Mideast imagery amid Iran war
Satellite companies restrict access to images of the Middle East as the Iran war rages, with one citing concern data could be exploited "by adversarial actors."
Fugitive wanted in killing of Ecuadorian candidate arrested in Mexico
Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales is one of the alleged ringleaders of the Ecuadorian criminal gang "Los Lobos" and one of the country's most-wanted fugitives.
NATO allies eye anti-drone systems: "You need it as soon as possible"
An expert in modern warfare says Iran is highlighting NATO failures "to adapt to the drone threat," and Poland is using lessons from Ukraine to fix that.
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War escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on Iran gas field
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
Costa Rica shutters its embassy in Cuba and orders diplomats to leave
Costa Rica on Wednesday closed its embassy in Havana and told Cuba's Communist government to pull its diplomats from Costa Rica.
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Behind the rise of The Last Dinner Party
The band The Last Dinner Party is coming to the U.S. next week to tour its second album, "From the Pyre." The members of the band spoke to Anthony Mason about how they met, their rapid rise to fame and the support they've had along the way.
Inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party
For more than 30 years, Vanity Fair has thrown an exclusive Oscar's after party. This year, the magazine's new global editorial director Mark Guiducci decided to trim the guest list, didn't allow press inside and even required guests to put a sticker over their phone camera for privacy. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" and gives an up-close look at the party.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
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Inside NVIDIA's new chip
NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog
A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
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.
Jury still deliberating in social media trial
Jury deliberations for a landmark social media addiction trial in California entered a fourth day Wednesday. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has the latest.
How the military is using AI in war
From intelligence to research and grant applications, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in government and military operations.
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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.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Fugitive wanted in killing of Ecuadorian candidate arrested in Mexico
Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales is one of the alleged ringleaders of the Ecuadorian criminal gang "Los Lobos" and one of the country's most-wanted fugitives.
Kouri Richins found guilty | "48 Hours" Podcast
Kouri Richins, Utah author and mother, was just found guilty for murder and attempted murder of her husband Eric Richins. The state accused her of killing him with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in 2022 after previously attempting to poison him via a sandwich on Valentine's Day. Monday evening the jury found her guilty on all counts including insurance fraud and forgery. In a special episode, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with Skye Lazaro, former defense attorney for Richins, about the significance of the outcome and the key moments in court that let up to the verdict. This episode was recorded on March 17.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
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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.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Show and tell with The Last Dinner Party
The band The Last Dinner Party tell Anthony Mason how they met, their rapid rise to fame and the support they've had along the way.
Sneak peek: What the Neighbors Saw
ALL NEW: Late at night a couple watches as a rolled-up carpet is carted out of a nearby home. Soon after they learn the combative neighbor who lived there is missing. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, March 21 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. (Possible game delay)
3/18: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces tense confirmation hearing for DHS secretary job; DNI Tulsi Gabbard discusses Iran war on Capitol Hill.
WNBA players reach historic deal with league
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement. Jan Crawford has more.
Tax refund delays as IRS phases out paper checks
As the IRS pushes to phase out the use of paper checks, more than 800,000 tax filers are now facing delays in getting their refunds. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the details.