Fear, anger after teen accused of school shooting plot is released
"We have kids that are having panic attacks in classes," said social studies teacher Julia Adams
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Vermont teen accused of planning school shooting released
Jack Sawyer, 18, was accused of planning a shooting that prosecutors say was outlined in his diary "Journal of an Active Shooter"
The digital reach of Bernie Sanders
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is continuing to spread "the bern" online to millions with the help of social media. New York Magazine's National Correspondent Gabe Debenedetti joined CBSN to explain what this could indicate ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Students at threatened school having "panic attacks"
Fair Haven High School in Vermont is on edge after charges were dropped against a former student who threatened to shoot up the school. CBS News spoke to Julia Adams, a teacher at the school, who says students are now having panic attacks, and some educators are struggling to get through a whole day of teaching.
Charges dropped against teen who threatened school
A thin line between planning a school shooting and attempting it has a teenage suspect on the verge of walking free in Vermont. That has local students and school staff on edge. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
Students on edge after charges dropped against teen who threatened school shooting
The thin line between planning a school massacre and attempting it has a teenage suspect on the verge of walking free in Vermont
The storytellers of Vermont
Live storytelling in Vermont has people doing something unusual in this modern world: listening to each other.
Narrowly avoiding one of the worst kinds of public humiliation
At a storytelling show in Vermont, this performer shares about escaping an embarrassing situation in the eighth grade, and the resulting adolescent triumph.
The storytellers of Vermont
Live storytelling in Vermont has people doing something unusual in this modern world: listening to each other
New Vt. law used to keep school plot suspect from getting gun
Republican Governor Phil Scott drew heavy criticism from the NRA after signing the new gun restrictions into law last week
GOP Vermont governor signs significant gun restrictions into law
Governor Phil Scott, a Republican with a 'A' grade from the NRA, signed the legislation amid protests from gun owners
Vermont GOP governor to sign gun restrictions
Gov. Phil Scott plans to sign the bills on the Statehouse steps as supporters and opponents of gun control look on
Gun rights activists protest
Hours after legislators in Vermont passed a law banning high capacity gun clips, opponents passed out more than 1,000 of them at the state capital, promising a political hunt for new leadership. CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil reports.
Sanders says privatizing the VA a "very, very bad idea"
"We've got to listen to the veterans of this country and not privatize it," Sanders suggested on "Face the Nation"
Ben & Jerry's Ben arrested at protest
Ben Cohen was one of three activists arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday at a demonstration over F-35 fighter planes being based in Vermont
How teen helped thwart apparent school shooting plot
Angela McDevitt reported friend Jack Sawyer to her high school resource officer after Sawyer allegedly sent her messages about "shooting up" his former school
Sanders: Shutdown was morally "the right thing to do"
Sanders called continuing resolutions "very detrimental to the military and to many other agencies of government"
Vermont governor signs legalized pot bill into law
Starting July 1, adults will be allowed to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana, and two mature and four immature plants in Vermont
Deadline for Vermont governor to sign pot legalization into law passes
A deadline for the state's marijuana legalization bill has passed with no clear signs if it has been signed into law
Vermont may allow import of prescription drugs
Looking to cut costs, state considering whether to let consumers buy cheaper drugs from Canada
Report: Sen. Sanders celebrates New Year's Eve on budget
Sanders rang in the New Year with his wife Jane in his hometown of New York
Sanders calls GOP tax bill a "massive attack" on middle class
Sanders tells CBS News' "Face the Nation" that the tax plan is "grossly unfair" to middle class families
Judge detains woman accused of making ricin, using it on neighbors
Betty Miller, 70, was taken into custody after telling investigators that she made the ricin because she wanted to "injure herself"
Retiree made ricin and tested it on neighbors: police
Betty Miller, 70, told an FBI agent that she wanted to "injure herself" and was testing the poison's effectiveness on others
Police: Inmate used 9-year-old girl to smuggle drugs into prison
Vermont State Police say one of three people who've been charged showed the girl how to sneak drugs into a prison
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
Trump asks Supreme Court to step into dispute over mail-in ballot executive order
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
Bryan Kohberger challenges conviction in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
3 killed, 4 wounded in Seattle shooting; teen arrested, another sought
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival in Seattle, police said. A 15-year-old suspect was in custody.
Savannah Guthrie asks alleged kidnappers to "do the right thing" in new video
In her Instagram post, the "Today" show host said her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
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Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Bryan Kohberger challenges conviction in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
Trump asks Supreme Court to step into dispute over mail-in ballot executive order
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
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Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
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Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
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Biden tapes released after legal battle, with references to classified material
Audio recordings that former President Joe Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
Trump asks Supreme Court to step into dispute over mail-in ballot executive order
A federal appeals court on Sunday left in place a lower court decision that blocked implementation of key parts of President Trump's executive order.
Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
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GOP targeted progressive dark money. That could boomerang on Trump.
The Trump-linked group Freedom 250 staged America's birthday with tens of millions that it is not required to disclose.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
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Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Fugitive in 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured
Former military officer Nelson Haase was convicted in the death of Jara, who was tortured and murdered with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
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Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paul de Gelder talks high-risk shark mission
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.
The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
7/26: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Georgia man who ran toward Capitol with shotgun pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, told police officers who apprehended him outside the Capitol that he intended to confront members of Congress and "scare them into speaking the truth."
Search ongoing for 2nd Seattle shooting suspect
Authorities in Seattle are still searching for a second suspect in connection with Sunday's deadly food festival shooting. A 15-year-old is in custody. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Psychiatrist on Lindsay Clancy murder case
Lindsay Clancy's attorney is arguing that postpartum psychosis led Clancy to kill her three children as she stands trial for their deaths. Dr. Julia Riddle joins CBS News to discuss postpartum psychosis.
Teen detained in connection with Seattle shooting
Seattle officials say a 15-year-old is in custody in connection with a shooting near the Space Needle on Sunday. Authorities believe a second suspect may still be at large. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Bryan Kohberger challenges conviction in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving multiple life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students, filed a petition for post-conviction relief Monday.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Races to watch with 99 days until midterms
Monday marks 99 days until the midterm elections. All 435 House seats are up for grabs, along with 35 Senate seats. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join with analysis.
Sen. Ron Johnson on released Fauci diary entries
Ahead of Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony on Wednesday about the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul released thousands of entries from the diary of the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, who sits on the committee that will question Fauci, joins with his reaction.
Sources: ICE eyes Haitian migrant deportations
Sources tell CBS News that ICE is ramping up operations to arrest and deport Haitian migrants and to terminate their legal status in the United States. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details from Springfield, Ohio.
Search ongoing for 2nd Seattle shooting suspect
Authorities in Seattle are still searching for a second suspect in connection with Sunday's deadly food festival shooting. A 15-year-old is in custody. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Ex-federal official's warning on Saudi deal
In a new Wall Street Journal op-ed, former Defense Department official Matthew Kroenig warns of the potential consequences of President Trump's nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. Kroenig joins "The Takeout" to discuss further.