School lockdown drills have become common — experts say they could be better
Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
Saturday marks 25 years since the mass shooting at Columbine High School. David Hogg, who survived a massacre at his high school in Parkland, Florida, joins CBS News to discuss the ongoing push for change.
Elizabeth Scherer presided over the death penalty trial for the Parkland school shooter is speaking publicly for the first time about the case.
Parkland student-turned-activist David Hogg is helping launch an organization aimed at ensuring young people have an "inside game" in U.S. politics.
More than 100 rounds of live ammunition were fired Friday in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, part of a reenactment of the 2018 Parkland mass shooting in which 17 people were killed. The reenactment was for a civil lawsuit against a former Florida sheriff's deputy, who parents say failed to protect the victims of the shooting. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Ballistics experts are reenacting the 2018 Parkland school shooting at the behest of victims' family members as part of a civil lawsuit claiming a former sheriff's deputy failed his duty. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on the exercise.
Nearly 140 shots will be fired at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Friday as ballistics experts reenact the shooting that killed 17 people. It's part of a civil lawsuit brought by families of the victims accusing sheriff's deputy Scot Peterson of failing his duty. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
On what would have been Joaquin Oliver's 23rd birthday, his father, Manuel Oliver, joined CBS News to talk about his son and the somber bus tour his family has embarked on in his memory. Joaquin Oliver was one of 17 killed during the 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Judge Elizabeth Scherer should be publicly reprimanded for showing bias toward the prosecution, a state commission concluded.
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."
The vote came in the wake of the uproar after Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz got a life sentence because the jury couldn't agree unanimously on sentencing him to death.
On Feb. 14, 2018, a gunman murdered 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. The co-founder of March for Our Lives talks about his life since, including death threats against himself and his family.
Those who spoke went to a lectern about 20 feet from the 24-year-old gunman, stared him in the eye and let out their anger and grief.
After the victims' families and the 17 people the gunman wounded get their chance to speak, Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer will formally sentence him to life in prison without parole.
Prosecutors are calling for an investigation after one of the jurors in the sentencing trial for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz said another juror threatened her during deliberations. The jury spared the gunman from a death sentence. Hannah Phillips, a criminal justice reporter for the Palm Beach Post, joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more on the allegation.
The jury foreman said the jurors were divided.
"The monster's going to go to prison and in prison, I'll hope and pray he receives the kind of mercy from prisoners that he showed to my daughter and the 16 others," said Parkland father and activist Fred Guttenberg.
Thomas Benjamin told CBS Miami three jurors voted against the death penalty for the gunman, who was convicted of killing 17 people in 2018.
The gunman killed 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
A Florida jury recommended that Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz serve life in prison without parole, sparing him a possible death sentence. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has reaction from the courtroom and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe explains what led up to the jurors' decision.
A Florida jury is deliberating to determine the fate of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. He pleaded guilty last year to killing 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. Prosecutors are recommending that the 24-year-old receive the death penalty. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joined Errol Barnett and Meg Oliver to discuss the case.
A Florida jury will decide whether the convicted gunman in the Parkland school massacre should receive the death sentence after hearing closing arguments in his sentencing trial Tuesday. David Weinstein, a partner at Jones Walker LLP, and a former federal prosecutor, joined CBS News to discuss the trial.
The jury, which will be sequestered starting Wednesday, will decide if the gunman will get a death sentence or life behind bars.
The jury will likely decide his fate this week. For the 24-year-old to get a death sentence, the jury must be unanimous on at least one victim.
The motion, filed on Friday, alleged that the judge revealed longstanding animosity toward the defense that threatened the fairness of the trial.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called their fifth witness to the stand as proceedings continued Tuesday.
The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza to the U.S. as refugees, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte when the shooting started, the police said.
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
Last summer, hundreds of millions of people were faced with triple-digit temperatures across the U.S. This year, it could happen again.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
If Rep. Majorie Tayler Greene invokes the motion the vacate, "it will not succeed," House Democrats said in a statement Tuesday.
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
Friends will soon be able to bet against each other on who will win Skee-Ball.
The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza to the U.S. as refugees, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.
One ex-Tesla employee's post about the shock of losing his job amid a round of layoffs is sparking a workplace debate.
"Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most," former UFC champ Francis Ngannou said in a heartbreaking post.
Friends will soon be able to bet against each other on who will win Skee-Ball.
One ex-Tesla employee's post about the shock of losing his job amid a round of layoffs is sparking a workplace debate.
Wyoming and North Dakota had the highest rate of employee fatalities, according to an analysis from labor union AFL-CIO
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.
In an abrupt switch, Walmart plans to shut 51 health clinics in six states and pull the plug on telemedicine services.
The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza to the U.S. as refugees, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.
A motion in the Minnesota Senate to call for the resignation of bemired DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell failed Tuesday. This came after a GOP-led effort to strip her of voting powers failed Monday.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
With economic development at the forefront, the Biden campaign is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to win over Black voters.
Some of the names coming up most consistently have been on Trump's list for months, while other candidates seem to be sliding out of favor.
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.
In an abrupt switch, Walmart plans to shut 51 health clinics in six states and pull the plug on telemedicine services.
"It is against the basic civil and human rights that we have established are a key part of American identity," one advocate tells CBS News. "Community living should be the rule, rather than the exception."
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
"Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most," former UFC champ Francis Ngannou said in a heartbreaking post.
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
President William Ruto has promised help for Kenyans as unusually heavy monsoon rains burst a dam and unleash deadly floods and mudslides.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Only on CBS Mornings, Tony Award-winning actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry announced the nominations in six key categories for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
The U.S. is ramping up its chip production while trying to block China from dominating the market.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
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.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Four law enforcement officers were killed and another four injured during a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, Monday. A suspect was killed during the standoff, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police chief. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest confirmed information.
Authorities say they may have stopped a serial killer from striking again, after a man confessed to murdering two women.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Witness testimony continues Tuesday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a woman accused in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read's defense team argues she is the victim of an elaborate cover-up and is being framed by a group of people that includes law enforcement while prosecutors claim she hit officer John O'Keefe with her vehicle during a snowstorm in 2022.
The death of 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother who went missing over three years ago, has been officially declared a homicide, according to a newly released autopsy report. This revelation comes two years after prosecutors dropped murder charges against her husband just as he was about to stand trial.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Haiti's transitional council moved Tuesday to select a new prime minister. The council is tasked with helping form a new government before a February 2026 deadline. Garry Pierre-Pierre, a journalist and founder of the Haitian Times, joins CBS News with more.
Americans seeking federal student loan forgiveness benefits must consolidate their loans before the midnight Tuesday deadline. Medora Lee, a USA Today money and personal finance reporter, joins CBS News with more.
Former President Donald Trump decried Judge Juan Merchan's contempt of court ruling Tuesday after Merchan found Trump had violated a gag order in the New York criminal trial against him. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Jericka Duncan report.
Four law enforcement officers were killed and another four injured during a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, Monday. A suspect was killed during the standoff, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police chief. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest confirmed information.
King Charles III returned to his public duties after receiving treatment for cancer earlier in the year. King Charles and Queen Camilla visited a hospital and cancer treatment facility Tuesday. Charlotte Gallagher with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.