Sen. Chris Murphy calls for gun reform following Texas shooting
Murphy, who represented the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School, urged colleagues to take legislative action.
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Texas rampage is 27th school shooting so far this year
At least two dozen children have been killed by gunfire on school property in the first five months of 2022.
Nation mourns Texas school shooting victims
As loved ones grieve the students and teachers killed in a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, support is pouring in. Jaclyn Schildkraut, an associate professor of criminal justice at the State University of New York-Oswego, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss how to support the survivors and victims. She is also a researcher analyzing mass shootings across the country.
How to talk to kids about school shootings
Dr. Jamie Howard, senior clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, joins "CBS Mornings" with advice on how parents can talk with their kids about the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, and what to do if their kids have fears and anxieties about going to school.
"Evil" gunman barricaded himself in classroom, opened fire: official
Lt. Christopher Olivarez, of the Texas Department Public Safety, detailed the horrific ordeal during an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Sandy Hook survivor on Texas school shooting
Tuesday's mass shooting at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, left at least 19 children and 2 adults dead. Sandy Hook shooting survivor Mary Ann Jacob joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the recent tragedy.
Steve Kerr decries Texas school shooting
Prior to Tuesday's game, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr furiously reacted to the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that killed at least 19 children and two adults, calling on the Senate to pass legislation that would establish background check requirements for gun sales and more.
Calls for change after Texas school shooting
Congress has tried and failed to pass nearly 20 meaningful gun laws in the last decade. Now, there are renewed calls for Republicans and Democrats to overcome their differences to act following a deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
"Grief overwhelms the soul": Reactions to Texas elementary school shooting
"I would normally say in a moment like this — we would all say, naturally, that our hearts break. But our hearts keep getting broken," Vice President Kamala Harris said.
Matthew McConaughey addresses shooting in his Texas hometown
"We can't exhale once again, make excuses, and accept these tragic realities as the status quo," he said. "... This is an epidemic we can control."
Father of Parkland victim speaks out about Texas shooting
"My innocent son Joaquin was shot four times with an AR-15. And today, we saw an 18-year-old in Texas was able to carry a weapon and kill kids inside their school."
Ukraine's Zelenskyy voices "personal" grief over "awful shooting in Texas"
The president who's gained global respect as a war-time leader said he felt a "personal tragedy" seeing American kids murdered "in peaceful times."
Texas organization seeking blood donations after elementary school shooting
South Texas Blood and Tissue has sent dozens of unit of blood to Uvalde, and is asking the public for more blood donations.
Parkland dad on need for "pragmatic" gun laws
Tony Montalto, whose daughter Gina was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, says there are public safety measures that people on both sides of the aisle can agree on. He joined CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about some of the ways to prevent tragedies like the latest school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Rep. Tony Gonzales on Texas school shooting
Congressman Tony Gonzales represents the district that includes Uvalde, Texas, where at least 14 students and a teacher were killed Tuesday in a shooting at Robb Elementary School. He joins CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about how the community is responding to the tragedy.
Harris speaks on Texas school shooting
In an emotional speech Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school that killed at least 14 students and one teacher. "As a nation, we have to have the courage to take action," she said. Watch her full remarks here.
Sen. Chris Murphy begs for gun control on Capitol Hill
Sen. Chris Murphy gave an impassioned speech on the Senate floor Tuesday, begging his colleagues for bipartisan efforts to prevent more school shootings after 14 students and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school. The former Connecticut representative was a major voice for gun control following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which occurred in his district.
Parkland dad speaks on Texas school shooting
In 2018, Manuel Oliver's son Joaquin was shot and killed in at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He joined CBS News' Lana Zak with his reaction to today's deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvaldi, Texas: "We knew it was going to happen. We just don't know where," he said. "I just don't understand how come a whole society doesn't wake up."
Toddler orders 31 cheeseburgers
A super-sized food delivery took a Texas mom by surprise after her toddler ordered 31 McDonald's cheeseburgers from DoorDash. The toddler placed the $91 order after the mother left her phone unlocked.
Bush political dynasty tested in Texas runoff, and other races to watch
In Alabama, former President Trump pulled his endorsement of Rep. Mo Brooks in the Senate race.
Only House Democrat who doesn't support abortion rights faces challenger
The runoff between the two Democrats highlights the nuance of how Latino voters feel about abortion.
U.S. experiences extreme weather conditions
While parts of the East Coast are experiencing record-breaking heat this weekend, some areas of Colorado are dealing with heavy snowfall amid record cold temperatures. Michael George has more on the extreme weather conditions happening nationwide.
Woman sought in cyclist's killing
The shooting occurred on May 11.
East Coast braces for scorching heat this weekend
Scorching temperatures will hit the East Coast this weekend, with advisories in effect for Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Texas power grid concerns ahead of summer
With the weather forecast expected to hit triple-digit temperatures in the coming weeks, experts are warning it could overwhelm Texas' largest electric grid. Daniel Cohan, an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen to discuss.
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