Slain teacher and husband laid to rest in Texas: "Beautiful and kind"
Irma Garcia was killed in the school massacre and her husband Joe died two days later — leaving their four children orphaned.
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Jacob Albarado saved his daughter and wife
As the city of Uvalde, Texas mourns and struggles to understand the actions of law enforcement during that shooting, stories of heroism are emerging. Jacob Albarado is a Customs and Border Protection agent who was off-duty that day, but rushed to Robb Elementary School to save his wife and daughter and assist in the evacuation of dozens of other students. He joined CBS News to discuss his heroic actions on that tragic day.
Andy Murray speaks out after Uvalde shooting
British tennis star Andy Murray, who survived the deadliest mass shooting in British history as a student at a primary school in Scotland, called the Uvalde massacre "unbelievably upsetting." "Parents should't be having to send their children to school and feel worried about something like that happening," he said.
Off-duty agent responded to school shooting: "I asked my barber if he had a gun"
Jacob Albarado was in his barber's chair when both men got text messages about the shooting unfolding at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Girl Scouts award Uvalde victim for doing "all she could" to save lives
Amerie Joe Garza, 10, had tried to call 911 for help when she was killed by the Robb Elementary School gunman, her stepfather said.
Uvalde probe continues as funerals begin
The investigation into the police response in Uvalde, Texas, comes as funerals are being held for the victims of last week's tragic school shooting. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Uvalde and joins Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss the latest details of the investigation.
First Uvalde victims laid to rest
Funerals for the victims of last week's mass school shooting in Texas will resume Wednesday. As the community mourns, questions remain about law enforcement's initial response. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Texas police: Teacher closed propped-open door before attack
The door did not lock, state police said Tuesday.
Peter Navarro subpoenaed in Jan. 6 probe
Peter Navarro, former trade adviser in the Trump administration, has been subpoenaed by the Justice Department as part of its investigation into the January 6 attack on the U.S Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss that and other developments.
Biden considers executive action on gun control
President Biden appeared with New Zealand's head of state to discuss his meeting with the families of victims in the Texas mass shooting. Biden vowed to meet with U.S. lawmakers on gun reform as a group of bipartisan senators convened virtually to discuss legislation. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Funerals begin for Uvalde victims
The first funeral for the 21 victims of the Uvalde mass shooting was held Tuesday. It comes as the community demands answers on why police waited 75 minutes to breach the elementary school where the shooting took place. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
DOJ reviewing Uvalde shooting response
The Department of Justice is reviewing why it took police officers in Uvalde more than an hour to engage with the shooter at Robb Elementary. Joseph Moreno, former counterterrorism prosecutor for the Justice Department, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the probe and what it means.
Funerals to begin for school shooting victims
Funerals for two 10-year-olds are taking place today, exactly one week after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett from Uvalde with more on how the community is coping.
Police chief completed active shooter training before Texas school shooting
Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo completed active shooter training courses on three separate occasions.
ER doctor discusses solutions to gun crisis in America
ER physician Dr. Megan Ranney, who is also academic dean of public health at Brown University, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett to discuss public-health solutions to the U.S. gun crisis in the wake of two deadly mass shootings.
Teachers speak out following mass shooting
Tragedy inside the Uvalde elementary school where 21 people were killed is raising new concerns and anxiety for teachers and students across the country. New York City 5th grade teacher Alyssa Unger joins CBS News Mornings to discuss what she is experiencing with her students.
Shooting victim's sister: She was a hero
The sister of a teacher killed in the Uvalde, Texas school shooting is calling for gun control legislation. Lilia Luciano reports from Uvalde on her meeting with Gov. Greg Abbott, and where the investigation into the shooting stands right now.
Former FBI agent on school shooting response
The police response to the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting has come under major scrutiny. It took officers more than an hour to enter the classroom and kill the gunman, and critics are raising questions about that timeline. Retired FBI Special Agent Doug Kouns spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about the response and how officers are trained to deal with active shooter situations.
First funerals being held after shooting
Mourners are attending funerals and visitations in Uvalde, Texas, this week for some of the 19 children and two teachers killed in last week's school shooting. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano spoke with a sister of one of the teachers, and she joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the outpouring of support for the victims' families.
Biden urging Congress to take action on guns
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced new legislation to cap the number of handguns in Canada, while several U.S. senators discuss possible options for bipartisan action. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more on the political reaction in the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Sister of murdered Uvalde teacher speaks out
The sister of one of the teachers killed in a shooting massacre at Robb Elementary School is speaking out for the first time. Eva Mireles was in her 17th year of teaching and is believed to have helped shield children as a gunman opened fire and killed more than a dozen people. Lilia Luciano has more.
"I expect to see that change:" Eva Mireles' sister fights for gun reform
Eva Mireles is one of the two teachers who were shot to death on Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas along with 19 children.
Senate Democrats push gun control legislation
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut is leading the democratic effort to craft bipartisan gun control legislation. Several Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn of Texas, appear open to negotiations. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and four of his colleagues have openly refused to comply with the subpoenas by the January 6 committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the latest on Capitol Hill.
Uvalde prepares for funerals after shooting
The community of Uvalde is preparing for the funerals for the 21 victims killed at Robb Elementary School. The Justice Department announced it is reviewing law enforcement's response to the massacre. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Texas community grieves following mass school shooting
The community in Uvalde, Texas, is in mourning following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that killed 19 children and two adults. This weekend, President Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited the town to pay their respects and offer comfort to the families of the victims. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joined CBS News' Lana Zak from Uvalde.
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Mass exodus at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
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Claudette Colvin, civil rights icon arrested for not giving up bus seat, dies at 86
In 1955, at the age of 15, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks' act of defiance.
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Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
6 Minn. federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
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Looking to kickstart your career? These are the best jobs for 2026.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
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What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
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Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
6 Minn. federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
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Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
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Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
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.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Clintons refuse to testify on Epstein
Bill and Hillary Clinton are refusing to appear before the House Oversight Committee to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Videos show rows of body bags at Iran hospital
As reports out of Iran suggest the situation there is much more violent than initially thought, President Trump is threatening to take "very strong action" if Iranian authorities begin hanging anti-government protesters this week, as is feared. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports. Then, CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.
Iranian women's rights activist on regime
Two sources tell CBS News that at least 12,000 people are dead in Iran after widespread protests. The numbers are hard to verify as many means of communication have been cut off there for several days. Iranian women's rights activist Masih Alinejad joins CBS News to discuss.
Possible impacts from 10% credit card rate cap
The Dow Jones fell nearly 400 points on Tuesday as traders reacted to President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. Kristin Myers, ETF editor-in-chief at Asset TV, joins to discuss how the plan could impact borrowers if implemented.
6 prosecutors resign over ICE shooting probe
At least six prosecutors in the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office have resigned over the investigation into the ICE killing of Renee Good. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports.