Cops testify how Colorado gunman acted after arrest
Police officers who arrested James Holmes drove him past badly injured victims being treated after movie theater massacre
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Sgt. Gerald Jonsgaard testified Wednesday in the trial of James Holmes, the alleged gunman behind the Aurora, Colorado movie theatre massacre
Sgt. Gerald Jonsgaard testified Wednesday in the trial of James Holmes, the alleged gunman behind the Aurora, Colorado movie theatre massacre. Jonsgaard recounted the hellish scene he encountered upon arriving at the theatre, reports Mark Strassmann.
A Colorado jury will hear a second day of survivor testimony in the mass murder trial of James Holmes
A Colorado jury will hear a second day of survivor testimony in the mass murder trial of James Holmes, who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the Colorado movie theater massacre. Twelve people were killed and 70 were wounded. Mark Strassmann reports.
Gut-wrenching survivor testimony in James Holmes trial
Defense says stories like the one about the pregnant woman whose husband got shot in the face are not necessary because he has all but admitted guilt
Knowing right from wrong: James Holmes trial begins
Prosecutor claims in opening statements Colorado theater shooter was declared sane by two evaluations; defense says he had psychotic break
In Aurora shooting trial, insanity may be hard sell
James Holmes goes on trial Monday for killing 12 people in a Colorado theater, but can his defense convince a jury he was insane?
Jury seated in James Holmes death penalty trial
Selection process took almost 3 months; his lawyers admit he carried out July 2012 attack on Denver-area movie theater
Colo. theater shooting trial moved up
Opening statements in the death penalty case against James Holmes are being pushed up by at least a month
Columbine survivor is potential James Holmes juror
The potential juror says he can be fair, despite having been childhood friends with the Columbine shooters and the prom date of a victim
James Holmes jury selection is sometimes surreal
More than 9,000 prospective jurors for the Colorado theater shooting trial were summoned, and that pool's been whittled down to 50 for now
Colorado theater shooting jury selection begins
Jurors' views on the death penalty at center of questioning as a large pool is vetted for James Holmes' trial
Prospective James Holmes juror pulls out her hair
Unusual scene during jury selection in Aurora, Colo. theater shooting -- woman falls to her knees, for starters
James Holmes sports new look in court appearance
Defendant is quiet before start of jury selection to decide whether he was sane when he opened fire in Colorado movie theater
13 excused from jury pool in theater shooting case
Jury selection in the case against James Holmes, who is charged with killing 12 people and injuring 70 in the July 2012 attack, is slated for January
For the first time, Holmes' parents are commenting on the murder charges that could bring the death penalty for their son
For the first time, Holmes' parents are commenting on the murder charges that could bring the death penalty for their son. Holmes is accused of killing 12 people in an Aurora movie theater. Norah O'Donnell reports.
A report on the response to a midnight movie massacre in Aurora, Colo. found plenty that could have been improved but also praised Aurora's emergency crews
A report on the response to a midnight movie massacre in Aurora, Colo. found plenty that could have been improved but also praised Aurora's emergency crews. Bob Orr reports.
Online ammo sellers sued by parents of Aurora shooting victim
The lawsuit claims online retailers were negligent for supplying suspect James Holmes before the 2012 movie theater attack
James Holmes to plead not guilty by insanity
The man accused of killing 12 people in an Aurora, Colo., movie theater intends to plead not guilty by reason of insanity
Holmes' doctor warned police before Aurora massacre
Newly-released documents say school authorities were warned about James Holmes shortly before the rampage
Reaction to new Connecticut gun laws
Family of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting react to new gun laws to be voted on by the Connecticut State Senate
President Obama lauds new Colo. gun control measures
President Obama spoke in Colorado to bring attention to new gun control measures the state has implemented
Colo. prosecutors seek death penalty for Aurora shooting suspect
Prosecutors reject offer of guilty plea that would have spared Holmes' life
Prosecutors will seek death penalty for James Holmes
Victims, family members of those killed packed courtroom as prosecutors made announcement
Prosecutors seeking death penalty for James Holmes
Holmes is accused of going on a shooting spree inside a Colorado movie theater last July
Aurora accused gunman hopes to avoid death penalty
James Holmes, the accused gunman in the Aurora, Colo., theater shootings is offering to plead guilty
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Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California
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Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot
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Dad of 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty
Colin Gray and his son, Colt Gray, were both indicted in the Sept. 4 shooting that killed two students and two teachers and injured others.
Man found guilty for Laken Riley murder
A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Capitol rioter with "kill list" convicted of plot to murder FBI agents
Edward Kelley distributed a "kill list" and videos containing images of FBI employees to another person as part of his "mission," prosecutors say.
Man convicted of murder in slaying of Laken Riley
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Bryan Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
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Florida man arrested in alleged plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange
South Florida native Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with attempted use of an explosive to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.
"Rust" movie premieres in Poland
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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"
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Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. grocery prices, analysis finds
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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018
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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."
Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit
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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
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Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"
Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.
RFK Jr. weighing FDA crackdown on food additives under Trump
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential
A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
New cases of bird flu in U.S.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.
Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup attempt
Former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people were indicted for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.
Iceland volcano flares marking region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Ancient amulet showing biblical king spearing devil is unearthed
The amulet was found during an ongoing excavation project in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city near Karabük, Turkey.
U.N. court ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a Hamas leader
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Russia hits back after Ukraine's strike using U.S. long-range missiles
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music
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Malcolm Washington on "The Piano Lesson"
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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator"
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Shelby Lynne on her journey and new album
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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Justice Department calls for breakup of Google and sale of Chrome
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Reddit is down for many users, reports say. Here's what to know.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
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Iceland volcano flares marking region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
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Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
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Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
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Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
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Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot
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A judge on Wednesday found Jose Ibarra guilty on all 10 counts in the murder of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
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SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
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Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
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Russian President Vladimir Putin says he tested a new intermediate-range missile in a strike on Ukraine. The new attack follows Ukrainian strikes on Russian soil this week that used U.S.-made long-range missiles. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata is following the conflict from the Pentagon.
Who will Trump pick for attorney general now?
After Matt Gaetz's decision to withdraw his nomination for attorney general, who could President-elect Donald Trump pick next for the role? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "America Decides" to track the fallout.
Senators on Gaetz exit, Hegseth allegations
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina responded to Matt Gaetz's withdrawal as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general by saying he would "not be a rubber stamp to his nominees." Still, he would also "not engage in an angry mob mentality." Political strategists Hyma Moore and Maura Gillespie join to examine what's next for Trump's Cabinet picks.
House Ethics panel member on Gaetz withdrawal
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Gaetz withdraws; Hegseth courts senators
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