Officer shot in Dallas police ambush sues social media giants
Transit police officer Jesus Retena claims Twitter, Facebook and Google aided in radicalizing the gunman who opened fire in July 2016
Dallas Police Ambush
Man wrongly named a suspect in Dallas rampage sues police department
Mark Hughes was wrongly identified by Dallas police as suspect in 2016 fatal shooting of five officers
Transcript: Former Dallas Police Chief David Brown on "Face the Nation"
"Face the Nation" sat down with former Dallas Police Chief David Brown a year after five officers on his force were targeted and killed
Wife of ambush victim sues to stop release of graphic video
Wife of Dallas Senior Cpl. Lorne Ahrens hopes to protect his memory through legal action
2016 saw increase in number of police killed in line of duty
From Jan. 1 through Wednesday, 135 officers lost their lives; nearly half were shot to death
Dallas police squelch critics, questions about deadly attack on officers
Nearly two months after the shootings of five officers, Dallas police have moved to silence critics and lingering questions about the sniper attack
Army reservist who killed 5 Dallas officers showed symptoms of PTSD
Micah Johnson had sought treatment for anxiety, depression and hallucinations, telling doctors that he experienced nightmares after witnessing fellow soldiers getting blown in half
Dallas shooter was accused of sexual misconduct, military says
A military report provides graphic detail on what happened after Johnson allegedly stole a female soldier's panties
Bishop T.D. Jakes on healing after Dallas police ambush
Pastor of Dallas megachurch says conversations are not enough and calls for action to move the nation forward amid heightened racial tensions
Dallas officers laid to rest
The Army is reviewing how the gunman in the Dallas police ambush received an honorable discharge from the military despite a recommendation he be thrown out of the service. Three of the five police officers killed last Thursday were buried Wednesday. Thousands packed churches and lined streets for the funerals. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Military investigates why Dallas gunman received honorable discharge
Dallas shooter served in Army Reserve for six years; military-appointed attorney says he had prepared documents for a more severe other-than-honorable exit
Dallas recovering
The city of Dallas is beginning to heal after the deadly shooting ambush that took the lives of five police officers. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN with the latest.
Slain officer's wife addresses Dallas gunman at service
Memorial services for police officers killed in Dallas rampage draw thousands of mourners
Son of man fatally shot by La. cops breaks his silence
Fifteen-year-old Cameron Sterling reflects on the nationwide protests sparked in part by his father's death in Baton Rouge and the police ambush in Dallas
Post about Dallas attack gets Seattle cops union head in hot water
Ron Smith resigning after fiery words on now-deleted union social media accounts, CBS Seattle affiliate KIRO-TV reports
One image captures the heartbreak of Dallas
What the daughters of two slain Dallas police officers can show us
President calls for unity
President Obama offered words of comfort to the city of Dallas Tuesday at a memorial service for five slain police officers. He delivered what some are calling one of the most powerful speeches of his presidency. Scott Pelley reports.
Obama at Dallas memorial
President Obama made a point of trying to mend the nation's divides while speaking at an interfaith memorial service for the Dallas police officers killed last week. See his full remarks.
Bush 43 at Dallas memorial
George W. Bush said, "Today we all feel a sense of loss, but not equally," while speaking at the interfaith memorial service for the Dallas police officers who were slain last week. Bush has lived in Dallas since leaving the White House. See his full remarks.
Obama: "Dallas, I'm here to say we must reject such despair"
"I'm here to insist that we are not as divided as we seem," the president said, at a memorial service for five slain Dallas police officers
For two Dallas surgeons, police ambush is personal
Trauma surgeon who treated wounded officers last Thursday chokes up seeing the memorial outside Dallas police headquarters for first time
Dallas mayor: Our officers died for Black Lives Matter movement
Mike Rawlings responds to former NYC mayor's remarks that Black Lives Matter is "inherently racist" and criticism that President Obama has not been supportive enough
Mom who survived Dallas attack: "I am forever indebted" to police
Mia Taylor was already shot in the leg when she rushed to shield her 15-year-old son from the gunfire
"I did not stop praying"
One of the two civilian victims in the Dallas police ambush is opening up about the terror of last Thursday evening. Shetamia Taylor was shot in the leg, then she rushed to shield her son from the gunfire. Gayle King spoke to Taylor, her husband and their four sons about the incident and where they're going to go from here.
Fallen Dallas officers honored at vigil
Family members offered memories of the fallen officers at an emotional vigil Monday night at Dallas city hall. Colleagues displayed portraits of the five officers who were killed in last Thursday's ambush. More than a thousand people gathered in candlelight to mourn. Omar Villafranca reports.
Crime
What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting
A juvenile opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, authorities said in a shooting that left three people, including the shooter, dead and others injured.
School shooting reported in Wisconsin
Officials in Madison, Wisconsin, responded to a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. Multiple injuries were reported, police say. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting
Editor’s Note: Police revised the death toll to two people and the suspect. Original copy: At least five people, including the shooter, were killed and several others were injured after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, police said. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser anchored a special report on the evolving investigation.
2 killed, suspect dead in school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison police confirmed officers found the teenage shooting suspect dead at Abundant Life Christian School.
Extradition process for CEO shooting suspect
The suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could be transported to New York as early as this week to face second-degree murder charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the case.
Mayor among 4 people found shot dead in vehicle in Mexico
Mayor Jesus Eduardo Franco and the three others were killed in San Luis Potosi, while wine entrepreneur Ricardo Vega was gunned down in Guanajuato, officials said.
FBI probing alleged child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect
A growing number of child sex abuse allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI of a long-quiet Christian sect known as the "Two by Twos," "The Way" and "The Truth."
Homicide probe launched after 3 women found dead in Ohio home
Police said the killings were considered homicides, but he did not have further details, including what led up to the killings.
"Invisible" cocaine trafficker caught after years as a fugitive
Christopher Neil was arrested in the city of Medellin in an operation by local law enforcement and Interpol.
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TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban as deadline nears
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
Here's what to expect from the Fed's interest rate decision this week
The Federal Reserve will announce a rate decision on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Economists are now expecting fewer cuts in 2025.
Backstage with Ketanji Brown Jackson as she made her Broadway debut
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Amazon ignored warnings about worker injuries, Senate probe finds
E-commerce giant executives allegedly rejected safety recommendations urging production quotas be curtailed.
Feds are moving to improve airline travel for people with disabilities
New rule is department's latest effort to improve commercial air travel for passengers with disabilities. Here's what's in it.
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Here's what to expect from the Fed's interest rate decision this week
The Federal Reserve will announce a rate decision on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Economists are now expecting fewer cuts in 2025.
Amazon ignored warnings about worker injuries, Senate probe finds
E-commerce giant executives allegedly rejected safety recommendations urging production quotas be curtailed.
Feds are moving to improve airline travel for people with disabilities
New rule is department's latest effort to improve commercial air travel for passengers with disabilities. Here's what's in it.
Trump says federal workers who don't want to return to the office will be fired
President-elect Donald Trump said federal workers who don't want to work in the office will be fired, despite a union deal to allow federal workers to continue to telework into 2029.
Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.
Politics
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TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban as deadline nears
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
Trump claims government knows where drones originated
President-elect Donald Trump claimed the federal government wants to "keep people in suspense" on the mystery drones.
Trump says federal workers who don't want to return to the office will be fired
President-elect Donald Trump said federal workers who don't want to work in the office will be fired, despite a union deal to allow federal workers to continue to telework into 2029.
Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.
Man with Glock switch in his underwear arrested outside Pentagon
Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car.
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HealthWatch
A look at sugar and its impact on kids
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.
Trump's picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but "team of opponents"
The president-elect's choices to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, FDA and CDC, hold positions on issues including abortion and vaccination that are often at odds.
Teenager's mild symptoms were signs of an alarming condition
Lizzie Clark was 13 when she started hearing a constant ringing in her ear. Doctors found a tumor on her facial nerve.
McConnell warns RFK Jr. against effort to undermine polio vaccines
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
What is Red 40 and why hasn't the FDA banned the dye?
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
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U.S. warship docks in Cambodia for first time in 8 years
The USS Savannah docked just miles away from a Chinese-renovated naval base.
Huge Israeli strikes methodically destroy Syria's military infrastructure
Weapons of war accumulated by the toppled Assad regime over half of a century are being systemically obliterated by massive Israeli airstrikes.
Mayor among 4 people found shot dead in vehicle in Mexico
Mayor Jesus Eduardo Franco and the three others were killed in San Luis Potosi, while wine entrepreneur Ricardo Vega was gunned down in Guanajuato, officials said.
Women speak of shocking sexual violence amid Sudan's raging civil war
Sudanese women tell Human Rights Watch that RSF paramilitaries, one side in a grueling civil war, are subjecting them to horrific sexual violence.
Thousands feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits French territory Mayotte
Rescue workers are rushing to the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean after it was devastated by the powerful Cyclone Chido.
Entertainment
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Backstage with Ketanji Brown Jackson as she made her Broadway debut
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Francis Ford Coppola looks back on his groundbreaking career
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, a 2024 Kennedy Center honoree, reflects on his groundbreaking career, the impact of family and his lasting legacy in film.
Tiffany Boone on "Mufasa: The Lion King"
Tiffany Boone joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share her experience voicing Sarabi in Disney's new prequel film and reveals whether she's met co-stars Beyoncé and Blue Ivy.
Francis Ford Coppola on Kennedy Center honor
Over a career spanning more than half a century, Francis Ford Coppola has created cinematic masterpieces. "CBS Mornings" spoke with him about his legacy and Kennedy Center honor.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson takes Broadway
Fulfilling a childhood dream, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson took the Broadway stage in "& Juliet." Vladimer Duthiers spoke with her at the Civilian Hotel in New York ahead of her first rehearsal for the debut.
Technology
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TikTok asks Supreme Court to block ban as deadline nears
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
2024 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
As the holiday nears, "Sunday Morning" is paid a visit by Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue), who offers valuable gift-giving tips for the gadget lovers on your list.
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.
Appeals court denies TikTok's bid to delay ban
TikTok is now expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.
Important holiday shipping deadlines to know
Americans are expected to spend a record amount this holiday season, but the deadline for those presents to reach their destination is quickly approaching. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has some important dates to remember.
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Science
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Sustainable gift-giving: How to reduce waste
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
Insurers pull back wildfire coverage
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
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What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting
A juvenile opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, authorities said in a shooting that left three people, including the shooter, dead and others injured.
School shooting reported in Wisconsin
Officials in Madison, Wisconsin, responded to a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. Multiple injuries were reported, police say. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting
Editor’s Note: Police revised the death toll to two people and the suspect. Original copy: At least five people, including the shooter, were killed and several others were injured after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, police said. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser anchored a special report on the evolving investigation.
2 killed, suspect dead in school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison police confirmed officers found the teenage shooting suspect dead at Abundant Life Christian School.
Extradition process for CEO shooting suspect
The suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could be transported to New York as early as this week to face second-degree murder charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the case.
Space
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When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Trump denounces Ukraine missile decision
President-elect Donald Trump denounced President Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to fire long-range American missiles into Russia. Trump's comments were part of a press conference about various topics ahead of his second term in the White House. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.
New York doctor sued for abortion pills
A New York doctor was sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Lawmakers on reported drone sightings
During their appearance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rep. Mike Waltz, a Republican from Florida, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, addressed mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in at least four states in the last few weeks. Both lawmakers echoed concerns about the drones.
Behind Trump's comments on Ukraine war
President-elect Donald Trump's latest comments on Ukraine's war against Russia may signal a major shift in U.S. foreign policy once he takes the White House. Tom LoBianco, co-founder and national political reporter for 24sight News, joins CBS News with his take on the remarks.
Breaking down Trump's latest comments
President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference where he discussed various topics and the plans for his first days in the White House. Trump mentioned tariffs, funds for Ukraine's war against Russia, vaccines and the drone mystery in the U.S. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports.