Uvalde breaks ground on new school
A groundbreaking was held Saturday in Uvalde, Texas, for a new school to replace Robb Elementary School, where a 2022 mass shooting left 19 students and two teachers dead.
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Mother of Uvalde elementary school shooting victim runs for mayor
"I will honor your life with action," Kimberly Mata-Rubio said in a message to her 10-year-old daughter Lexi, who was among 19 children killed in the May 2022 Robb Elementary School mass shooting.
Eye on America: Uvalde shooting 1 year later
One year after the Uvalde school shooting, we speak with families working to rebuild trust between residents and law enforcement. Then in California, we welcome you aboard a state-of-the-art electric boat to see how it could transform the industry. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Uvalde marks one year since shooting
Wednesday marked one year since 19 children and two teachers were fatally shot at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It was one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Biden on Uvalde shooting one year later
President Biden delivered remarks marking one year since the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Watch his address in this CBS News Special Report with reporting from CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe.
Heightened threat environment remains a year after Uvalde, DHS says
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Gun law changes since Uvalde mass shooting
The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, reignited calls for comprehensive gun control legislation. Elaine Quijano breaks down what has and hasn't changed in the year since.
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims still seek answers 1 year later
Through their grief, the families of victims have found the strength to demand changes in gun laws, more school safety and greater accountability.
Uvalde school shooting, one year later
One year ago, a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The families of those killed have not given up their search for answers. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Uvalde school shooting 1 year later
It has been one year since a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 students and two teachers dead. Lilia Luciano spoke to some of the family members who lost loved ones.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to declare his 2024 presidential run; one year since the Uvalde school massacre.
Uvalde dad aggravated by lawmakers' inaction a year after shooting
Javier Cazares' 9-year-old daughter Jacklyn was killed with 18 other children and two teachers when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary last year.
Uvalde dad on gun control year after shooting
Nearly a year ago, a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Since the shooting, little has changed in the gun control debate. One of the victims in the attack was 9-year-old Jacklyn Cazares. Her father, Javier Cazares, joined CBS News to talk about gun control legislation in Texas.
Rick Scott wants to use $80 billion from IRS for armed guards at schools
Also, in response to the Uvalde shooting, a bill is pending in Texas that would let schools offer stipends of up to $25,000 to staffers who also become armed campus "sentinels."
2 migrants found dead inside Texas train car in suspected smuggling operation
A U.S. official said all indications suggest the victims were migrants being smuggled into the country illegally.
Intruder able to enter Uvalde school during safety audit, superintendent says
The gunman who killed 19 students and two teachers at an Uvalde elementary school in May gained access to the building through an unlocked side door.
Uvalde victims' families, friends testify
Family and friends of victims of the Uvalde mass shooting testified at a congressional hearing on tougher gun laws. The House passed a bill making it possible for Puerto Rico to become a state but it has little chance of getting Senate approval. And Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" hit the top of Billboard's charts for the fourth year in a row.
Uvalde city officials seek shooting records
The city of Uvalde, Texas has filed a lawsuit demanding the district attorney turn over investigative materials from the Robb Elementary School shooting. Former President Barack Obama visited Georgia to campaign for Senator Raphael Warnock in his runoff election battle with Herschel Walker. And a Frenchwoman has made history in Qatar as the first female to referee a men's World Cup match.
Mother of Uvalde victim suing gun manufacturer, store and law enforcement
The suit alleges the gun used by the shooter was unfairly marketed by Daniel Defense and claims a local shop negligently transferred the gun to the shooter.
Guns in the Classroom | CBS Reports
As America grapples with the crisis of school shootings, solutions to school safety seem to divide into two sides — more restrictions or more guns. While victims’ families and survivors in largely conservative and pro-gun Texas now fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children’s teachers.
Doctor to review whether Uvalde victims died due to slow response
The review of autopsies and other records is part of a criminal investigation by Texas Rangers into the hesitant police response at Robb Elementary School.
Uvalde student pleads for help in 911 call
In 911 calls, frantic students and teachers describe the calls for help inside Robb Elementary School during the shooting massacre in May. Omar Villafranca shows us the new chilling and heartbreaking details we are learning from the chilling audio, obtained by The Texas Tribune and ProPublica.
New audio captures Uvalde students' dire 911 calls
In 911 calls, obtained by the Texas Tribune and ProPublica and released with the permission of victims' families, frantic students and teachers describe the horror of the Uvalde school shooting as it happened. Warning: The clips are disturbing. Omar Villafranca reports.
Texas DPS director ignores calls to resign
Despite outrage on behalf of parents of Uvalde shooting victims, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw is ignoring calls to resign. Janet Shamlian reports.
Uvalde families demand Texas police chief resign
Families of Uvalde victims confronted Texas' police chief, who previously said he'd step down if any of his officers had any culpability in the botched response to the school shooting. But in his first public comments in months, he was defiant. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Texas shooting suspect tried to escape from jail after arrest in deadly rampage
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Read the full Hunter Biden indictment in federal tax case
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2 Americans charged with murder of Canadian tycoon and his partner
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Biden administration announces $8 billion in new rail project funding
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Air Force major says he feared his powerlifting wife
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Woman tries to set fire to MLK's birth home, Atlanta police say
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The monthly report signals hiring remains stronger than many economists had forecast, while the jobless rate dipped to 3.7%.
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President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
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Social Security clawbacks hit a million more people than agency said
Social Security Administration Kilolo Kijakazi omitted numbers from Supplemental Security Income program for seniors with little or no income who are blind or otherwise disabled.
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Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
NTSB holds forum on pilots' mental health
The government agencies that oversee U.S. airlines are examining mental health regulations for pilots after an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot allegedly tried to turn off the engines of a plane mid-flight. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
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2 Americans charged with murder of Canadian tycoon and his partner
The bodies of Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand, who had been missing for several days, were found incinerated in a car, officials said.
Gaza humanitarian crisis escalates as war enters 3rd month
The United Nations warned that its aid operation in Gaza is "in tatters" because no place in the besieged enclave is safe.
Israeli families mark Hanukkah as they mourn, hope for hostages' return
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More than 70 million face increased threat of sea level rise worldwide
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Another Chinese spy balloon? Taiwan says it's spotted one over the region
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Maluma talks Grammy nomination, fatherhood
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Norman Lear's family reflects on his legacy
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Jamie Dimon on cryptocurrency industry: "I'd close it down"
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Apple releases urgent update to fix iOS 17 security issues
The update patches two vulnerabilities, includes no new features to the operating system.
Spotify slashes 17% of jobs in third round of cuts this year
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Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
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Orphaned Alaskan sea otter given second chance at life in Chicago
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Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
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After record-breaking temperatures in November, the E.U.'s Copernicus Climate Change Service determined 2023 will officially be the hottest year humanity has experienced.
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Three faculty members were killed in Wednesday's shooting on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, authorities confirmed Thursday. The suspected gunman was a former college professor who had applied for a job at the university and was denied. Omar Villafranca reports.
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