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Uvalde police chief resigns from city council
The Uvalde, Texas, school police chief, under heavy criticism for the slow response to the deadly school shooting in May, has resigned from the city council.
Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo resigning from city council
Arredondo, the police chief for the Uvalde school district, will resign from his position on the city council.
Last Uvalde shooting victim laid to rest
The last funeral was held for the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary. Uziyah Garcia, 10, was laid to rest in San Angelo, Texas.
Last Texas school shooting victim laid to rest
Uziyah Garcia's funeral was held Saturday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in San Angelo, where he lived before moving last year to Uvalde, Texas.
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Senate advances gun control bill; Bee Nguyen wins Democratic primary.
Biden signs gun control bill into law
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
Uvalde victim's sister pleads for tougher gun laws in Texas
"I shouldn't have to be here right now. I should be at home watching a movie with my sister," the 17-year-old said through sniffles.
Seeking answers on Uvalde police response
State and local officials in Texas are suing the Department of Public Safety for records on the response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde last month. Retired FBI Special Agent Katherine Schweit discusses the police response on "Red and Blue."
Uvalde school district police chief placed on administrative leave
Pete Arredondo, the Uvalde school district police chief, was placed on administrative leave, effective immediately.
Harsh testimony criticizing Uvalde response
Col. Steve McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, gave devastating testimony at a hearing, during which he called the law enforcement response to the Uvalde elementary school shooting an "abject failure." Watch his remarks here.
Texas DPS pans "abject failure" in Uvalde
The director of Texas' Department of Public Safety is now calling the police response to last month's school shooting in Uvalde "an abject failure." In testimony to the state senate Tuesday, Director Steven McCraw squarely blamed Pete Arredondo—the Uvalde CISD police chief and said the shooting could've been stopped in just minutes. Omar Villafranca reports.
Texas official rebukes Uvalde police response
The head of the Texas state police said Tuesday that officers should have been able to stop the gunman who killed 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde within three minutes of arriving at Robb Elementary School, calling law enforcement's response to the massacre an "abject failure." CBS News' Trinity Chavez discussed community backlash against the school district's police chief on "CBS News Mornings".
Texas police official blasts Uvalde response
The director of the Texas Department of Public Safety said police could have stopped the Uvalde gunman just three minutes after he started shooting. Instead, officers waited more than an hour while the shooter killed 19 children and two teachers. Phil Jankowski, political correspondent for the Dallas Morning News, spoke with CBS News' John Dickerson about how what has changed in the month since the shooting.
New details emerge about Uvalde massacre
People in Uvalde, Texas, are voicing outrage after the head of the state police testified that officers could have stopped the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in just minutes. CBS News' Omar Villafranca shared how community members are responding to the new information on "CBS News Mornings".
Uvalde gunman could have been stopped within 3 minutes, top official says
Delays in the law enforcement response have been the focus of federal, state and local investigations of the mass shooting.
Police head calls Uvalde response an "abject failure"
The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety blasted law enforcement's response to the Uvalde school shooting, saying the attack could have been stopped within three minutes. Omar Villafranca reports.
"Who was protecting my mom?" Families call for the firing of Uvalde school district police chief
Several family members of victims made emotional pleas during a school board meeting on Monday to fire Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo.
Uvalde families speak out at district meeting
A new report reveals the extent of alleged inaction by law enforcement during the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The Austin American-Statesman published this photo of armed police in the hallway — nearly an hour before they stopped the gunman. It's been nearly a month since he opened fire, killing 19 young children and two teachers. Last night, several victims' families called for police accountability during a district school board meeting. Omar Villafranca reports.
More reports cast doubt on police response to Uvalde shooting
Among them: a newspaper saying several officers with heavy firepower were at the school within 19 minutes but waited in a hallway almost an hour. Separately, victims' families called for the firing of the schools' police chief.
2 officers passed up chance to shoot Uvalde gunman, deputy says
The officers said they feared hitting children playing in the line of fire outside the school, Chief Deputy Ricardo Rios told The New York Times.
Texas senator presses police about Uvalde
Sen. Roland Gutierrez claims Texas Department of Public Safety troopers waited in the hallway outside of classrooms as the gunman opened fire, a claim a DPS spokesperson denies. Brian Chasnoff broke the story for the San Antonio Express-News and joined CBS News Mornings with the latest.
Michigan senator on bipartisan gun reforms
CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the bipartisan gun reform agreement in the Senate. Then, Senator Debbie Stabenow joins "Red and Blue" with CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns to discuss her role in the agreement. The Michigan Democrat says it is "critical" the Senate get something done before the July 4 recess.
20 senators announce deal on federal gun laws
A busy week on Capitol Hill is expected. On Sunday, a bipartisan group of 20 senators announced an outline of a deal on reforming the nation's gun laws in the wake of the shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. And the House Jan. 6 committee is planning several more public hearings this week. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
March for Our Lives protests held amid recent mass shootings
Speaker after speaker in Washington, D.C., called on senators to act or face being voted out of office.
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Funding fight turns to the House as lawmakers look to avoid lengthy shutdown
The House is back in Washington on Monday to begin considering a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown.
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Savannah Guthrie's missing mom may have been abducted while she slept, sheriff says
Authorities in the Tucson, Arizona, area are searching for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
The notable names in the Epstein files
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Immigration officers in Minneapolis will start wearing body cameras, Noem says
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
Trump announces $12 billion U.S. stockpile of rare earth minerals
"Project Vault" will be funded by a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, along with $2 billion in private-sector financing, President Trump said.
Ed Martin removed from role as weaponization czar at Justice Dept., sources say
Martin was tapped to lead the Weaponization Working Group after he failed to win enough support from the Senate to be confirmed as D.C.'s U.S. attorney.
Man who had affair with au pair found guilty of murdering wife, another man
Brendan Banfield, who was having an affair with the family's Brazilian au pair, was found guilty on Monday of murdering his wife and another man.
Gold and silver prices are falling after their meteoric rise. Here's why.
Several factors are weighing on the value of gold and silver after the precious metals ascended to record highs last week.
Trump says he wants proposed arch to be world's "biggest"
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
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United is upgrading its computers. Here's how that could impact travelers.
Starting early Wednesday, United customers won't be able to book flights and access other services as the airline upgrades its reservation system.
Dr. Peter Attia apologizes for "indefensible" emails to Jeffrey Epstein
Peter Attia, a doctor and author well known for his research on longevity, is apologizing for what he calls "embarrassing, tasteless, and indefensible" emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein.
Immigration officers in Minneapolis will start wearing body cameras, Noem says
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
Man who had affair with au pair found guilty of murdering wife, another man
Brendan Banfield, who was having an affair with the family's Brazilian au pair, was found guilty on Monday of murdering his wife and another man.
Target faces pressures to take a stand against ICE's actions in Minneapolis
The American Federation of Teachers called on Target CEO Michael Fiddelke to "clearly state" that the company wants ICE agents to leave Minnesota.
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United is upgrading its computers. Here's how that could impact travelers.
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Target faces pressures to take a stand against ICE's actions in Minneapolis
The American Federation of Teachers called on Target CEO Michael Fiddelke to "clearly state" that the company wants ICE agents to leave Minnesota.
This week's jobs report will be delayed by government shutdown
The latest partial government shutdown is disrupting the release of closely watched economic data.
Gold and silver prices are slumping after their meteoric rise. Here's why.
Several factors are weighing on the value of gold and silver after the precious metals ascended to record highs last week.
5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
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Immigration officers in Minneapolis will start wearing body cameras, Noem says
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
Ed Martin removed from role as weaponization czar at Justice Dept., sources say
Martin was tapped to lead the Weaponization Working Group after he failed to win enough support from the Senate to be confirmed as D.C.'s U.S. attorney.
Trump says he wants proposed arch to be world's "biggest"
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
Trump lowers tariffs on India, saying Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil
President Trump announced that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to a trade deal that will lower tariffs and halt India's purchase of Russian oil.
Trump announces $12 billion U.S. stockpile of rare earth minerals
"Project Vault" will be funded by a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, along with $2 billion in private-sector financing, President Trump said.
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When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
A cop thought he had a muscle cramp. He ended up fighting for his life.
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Trump lowers tariffs on India, saying Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil
President Trump announced that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to a trade deal that will lower tariffs and halt India's purchase of Russian oil.
Elephant kills tourist in Thailand, 3rd fatality linked to same animal
The victim's wife managed to escape after park rangers scared the animal away, officials said.
Norwegian princess' son accused of assault ahead of trial on rape charges
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son hit with new criminal charges as she apologizes for "poor judgment" over Epstein ties.
U.K. military says "rogue drone" incidents near bases doubled last year
The British government is seeking new powers for troops as sightings of "rogue drones" around military bases doubled amid tension with Russia.
Aunt, cousin of Mexico's education secretary killed in their home
Authorities said officers killed three suspects in the shooting of two women, whom Secretary of Public Education Mario Delgado later identified as his aunt and cousin.
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Stars remember and honor Catherine O'Hara
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Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year at Grammys
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Alarming report on Amazon AI training
A new report from Bloomberg says Amazon found hundreds of thousands of cases of suspected child sex abuse material in its AI training data. Bloomberg tech reporter Riley Griffin joined CBS News to discuss.
How the gramophone changed music
While Thomas Edison's cylinders were the first to play recorded sound, they were impractical – leading Emile Berliner to come up with a better way to play music: The gramophone, invented in 1887, which played flat discs. Jane Pauley reports.
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.
Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
New AI features for Gmail users
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Almanac: January 18
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Sheriff thinks Guthrie's mother was abducted
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News Monday that he believes Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her Arizona home while she slept. Jarred Hill reports.
Man who had affair with au pair found guilty of murdering wife, another man
Brendan Banfield, who was having an affair with the family's Brazilian au pair, was found guilty on Monday of murdering his wife and another man.
Latest details on Savannah Guthrie's mom
Authorities said Monday they are investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, as a crime. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest.
Details of Las Vegas lab raid
Authorities raided a suspected homemade biological lab in Las Vegas, Nevada, over the weekend, which investigators say could be linked to a similar 2023 case in California. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Elon Musk reacts to latest Epstein files drop
Emails apparently exchanged between Jeffrey Epstein and Elon Musk are part of the latest batch of files released by the Justice Department. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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NASA fueling test for moon rocket runs into trouble with hydrogen leak
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After more than 50 years, NASA astronauts are going back to the moon
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Moon rocket fueling test on tap to clear way for launch
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NASA's Artemis II slated to be a series of firsts
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Bad Bunny took time during his Grammy acceptance speech Sunday night to speak out against ICE. Bloomberg Congress editor Megan Scully and Dave Levinthal, senior editor for NOTUS, joined "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mexican ambassador to U.S. on collaboration
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Rep. Nancy Mace on Epstein files, more
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace joins "The Takeout" to discuss the Justice Department's release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a recent New York Magazine report on her and more.
Taylor Rehmet on his upset win in Texas
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Sheriff thinks Guthrie's mother was abducted
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News Monday that he believes Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her Arizona home while she slept. Jarred Hill reports.