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A young man who lives across the street from the Texas elementary school where 19 children and 2 teachers were killed tells The Associated Press he urged police to charge into the school when he saw the gunman run in. He claims the officers did not go in. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed this country's strictest abortion law. And Boeing's Starliner capsule landed back on Earth just four hours after leaving the International Space Station.
The Uvalde, Texas school district might fire its police chief at a meeting scheduled for Saturday. The schools superintendent is recommending it, according to an agenda for the meeting. Tonight’s primetime Jan. 6 hearing is expected to focus on what former President Trump was doing during the riot at the capitol. And Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton say they're going to Boston in December for an awards ceremony honoring finalists taking on environmental challenges.
At least 46 people have been found dead in a tractor-trailer near San Antonio that had no working air conditioning. It’s believed to have been a human smuggling operation. Three people were taken into custody. Ghislaine Maxwell is set to be sentenced in Manhattan federal court for helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse girls. And Russia has scheduled a trial for WNBA star Britney Griner for Friday on attempted drug smuggling charges.
Voters in five states are heading to the polls for primaries Tuesday, but the key race to watch is in the battleground state of Georgia, where Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is opposing Trump-endorsed former Sen. David Perdue. There are also critical Republican primaries in Alabama and tests for both progressives and the Bush political dynasty in Texas. Starbucks is closing all its stores in Russia over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. And New York City's last remaining pay phone has been removed. It next heads to a museum.
Several homes were destroyed near Dallas by a grass fire apparently sparked by a lawnmower in 103-degree heat. Ghislaine Maxwell is back in Florida - but this time - to serve a 20 year prison sentence. She’s in a low security prison in Tallahassee. And the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $810 million dollars – the game’s third-biggest ever.
Following in Texas’ footsteps, Oklahoma lawmakers have approved legislation that bans abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy. Congress is moving toward empowering the Federal Trade Commission to crack down more on oil and gas companies. And James Corden announced he’s leaving "The Late Late Show" in the spring of 2023.
A Ukrainian military official is pleading for help from the international community to get wounded military members out of a besieged steel plant in Mariupol after all civilians were successfully rescued. Police in Maine are investigating after two people were hit and killed by an Amtrak train. And the graduating class at Wiley College is debt free after an anonymous donor paid the student's loan balances ahead of their commencement. The historically Black college in Texas is notably the real-life inspiration for the film “The Great Debaters.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is now skipping the National Rifle Association convention in Houston. He’ll instead address the group via video and hold a news conference in Uvalde, days after the school shooting there. Closing arguments are on tap in the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial. And it’s the unofficial start of summer. Thirty-nine million people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend despite sky high gas prices.
For the past two decades, the museum has told the story of slavery and emancipation, and celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans throughout Texas — but now, it's about to make room for a bigger project.
"Caught on Tape": The Legendary home of the Dallas Cowboys during all five of their Super Bowl championships was imploded with more than a ton of dynamite
A man in a Smart Car leads police on a high-speed chase in Houston, Texas. The chase ends when the driver pulls into his own driveway, where police then arrest him. (no audio)
A Paris, Texas police officer has been suspended after using unnecessary force while making an arrest.
A group of young pee wee football players are missing out on some big games due to a fight which broke out between their adult coaches, captured on tape. KHOU's Rucks Russell reports from Pearland, Texas.
Caught on Tape: Surveillance video from a J.C. Penny store in Grapevine, Texas shows three mothers shopping. The women admit to stealing clothes from the store, right in front of their kids.
The tiny border city Fabens, Texas, has became a refuge for some 250 Mexicans who have fled Mexico in fear of narcotic gang violence. They're seeking political asylum in the U.S., but face an uphill battle. CBS News' Alex Pena reports.
During his concession speech, Ted Cruz inadvertently whacked his wife Heidi several times as the couple went for a group hug with Cruz's father Rafael.
Authorities have issued an Amber Alert as police search for two missing children in relation to a suspicious death in Round Rock, Texas, KEYE-TV’s Christian Flores reports.
A 19-year-old Texas woman was struck by a train while having photos taken of her on the tracks. Fredzania Thompson's cousin says the college student was engaged to be married and was just beginning to build a future. Abby Knight of CBS affiliate KBTX reports.
At the end of a rally near Houston, Donald Trump told the crowd that the White House would receive thousands of upset phone calls from Texas over how much he was "winning" as president. The presumptive GOP presidential nominee vowed to repeal Obamacare and Common Core and defend the Second Amendment.
Patients in Texas who are considering having an abortion are now required by law to have a sonogram and have the doctor describe what he sees, then wait an extra 24 hours before committing to the procedure. Other states, including Virginia, are passing similar laws. Anna Werner reports.
An 18-year-old college student has been charged with arson over a fire at a synagogue in Austin, Texas, officials said. CBS affiliate KEYE-TV's Ricardo Lewis reports.
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.
Texas is caught in a losing battle. It's been trying to control a wild hog problem for years. State agriculture officials say the animals are experiencing a population explosion and are causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage across the state. Don Champion reports from Dallas.
Each year, more than 600,000 people are released from federal and state prisons. During "National Re-entry Week," the Department of Justice has been highlighting ways to help prisoners prepare for their eventual transition to the outside world. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid visited a prison in Texas that is working to make sure its inmates don't come back.
Chicken wings and other chicken products are in high demand as Americans turn to comfort food during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a winter freeze that hit Texas and surrounding states in February temporarily closed some chicken plants in the region, causing a supply disruption. CBS News' Michael George reports how it's affecting businesses.
Vice President JD Vance told reporters that "we have not reached an agreement" following face-to-face talks with Iranian leaders and Pakistani negotiators.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central Station on Saturday before he was fatally shot by police, officials said.
Kimberly Langwell, a mom in Beaumont, Texas, had dinner plans with her teenage daughter and boyfriend on July 9, 1999 – but she never came home from work. It would take more than 20 years before one man's long-kept secret would expose her killer.
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."
George Strausman of Great Neck, New York, is 102 years old and still works four days a week in his family's construction business. But it's what he does on his day off that is even more remarkable.
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.
Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said it did not have enough information to decide how much of the project can be suspended without jeopardizing the safety of the president.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
The Artemis II crew is back on Earth after a successful splashdown. Meanwhile, the world awaits results of U.S. and Iranian talks in Pakistan.
Journalist Roger Sharpe is known as the "The Man Who Saved Pinball," after he helped overturn New York City's 35-year ban on the game. "CBS Saturday Morning" sits down with Sharpe to discuss the 50th anniversary of a key moment in pinball history.
Chess master Levy Rozman join "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his newest book, "Chess for Babies," and how his online presence is changing the way people learn to play the game.
Theo Lawrence grew up outside of Paris, but developed his love for American country music by checking out records at his local library. He moved to Texas in 2023 and released his debut album, "Cherie." His next adventure is a coast-to-coast tour, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Here's Theo Lawrence performing "Dear Pillow."
Theo Lawrence grew up outside of Paris, but developed his love for American country music by checking out records at his local library. He moved to Texas in 2023 and released his debut album, "Cherie." His next adventure is a coast-to-coast tour, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Here's Theo Lawrence performing "California Poppy."
Anthropic has announced that it is teaming up with industry competitors to "secure the world's most critical software" from its own AI model, Mythos. New York Times reporter Mike Isaac joins "The Takeout" with more.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
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.
A study by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation looked into how Generation Z feels about using AI. Callie Holtermann, a reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
A recent CBS News poll found 66% of Americans believe AI will decrease jobs. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman share insights on the skills that professionals need to stay ahead of AI at work.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Kimberly Langwell, a mom in Beaumont, Texas, had dinner plans with her teenage daughter and boyfriend on July 9, 1999 – but she never came home from work. It would take more than 20 years before one man's long-kept secret would expose her killer.
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing in the Bahamas one week ago by her husband, Brian, who said she fell off their boat. Hooker was arrested on Thursday in connection to his wife's disappearance. "CBS Saturday Morning" speaks with people who knew the couple to learn more.
A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been drawn into the case of a woman who was killed in a hammer attack last week at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, after a Haitian immigrant was taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with the attack. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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.
A mother disappears leaving her young daughter in despair. Decades later, information leads to a secret grave. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher reports on the Artemis II crew's splashdown from San Diego. He spoke with some folks who watched from the Fleet Science Center.
Vice President JD Vance spoke in Islamabad, Pakistan, where he participated in negotiations with Iranian officials over the ongoing conflict.
The Artemis II astronauts spoke following the successful completion of their mission. They splashed down on Friday night off the coast of San Diego. Retired Lieutenant Colonel David Mahan joins CBS News to discuss.
The Artemis II crew spoke publicly for the first time after their successful mission at the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas.