Deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history
A look at the worst in a long line of tragic mass shootings that have scarred America
Las Vegas Shooting
Stephen Paddock autopsy
Results from the autopsy of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock do not indicate any signs of poor health or drug abuse. The autopsy, released Friday, reveals that Paddock was considered overweight. It also shows there were traces of anti-anxiety medication in his urine, but there were no signs he was under the influence of them.
Vegas gunman's brother: Seems there were "no physical excuses" for what he did
Report showed gunman Stephen Paddock had anti-anxiety drugs in his system but was not under the influence of them
Widow asks court to block media use of autopsies in Vegas shooting
Attorneys for the media argue that once personal identifiers are redacted, claims to privacy no longer apply
Man who sold ammo to Las Vegas shooter is charged
Douglas Haig's fingerprints were found on bullets inside the Las Vegas hotel room where the attack was launched on Oct. 1
Man who sold ammo to Las Vegas gunman speaks out
Douglas Haig was named as a person of interest in the Las Vegas massacre but strongly denies he conspired with gunman Stephen Paddock
Judges order Las Vegas shooting records unsealed
Search warrant and autopsy records related to the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history to be released
Woman shot in head in Vegas massacre makes miraculous recovery
Jovanna Calzadillas will leave Barrow Neurological Institute Thursday and go home with her husband and two children
Gun industry converges near Las Vegas shooting massacre site
Gun control advocates pointed to the irony of the location and planned a protest to renew calls for tighter gun sale regulations
Report shows Vegas gunman's online searches for crowded venues
The preliminary report released Friday by Las Vegas police does not detail Stephen Paddock's motive
How hotels are revising room security in wake of Las Vegas massacre
New policies mean "Do not disturb" signs won't prevent hotel staff from checking up on room occupants
Newly released records show FBI was aware of Las Vegas shooter's guns
Stephen Paddock's girlfriend told investigators they would probably find her fingerprints on bullets because she helped him load ammunition magazines
Hotel owner says staff had numerous interactions with Las Vegas gunman
MGM Resorts International says interactions between Stephen Paddock and hotel employees were "normal in nature"
Las Vegas to ring in 2018 under tight security
Officials are trying to reassure locals and visitors they will be safe celebrating on the Las Vegas Strip
Security will be heightened in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve
An unprecedented number of police officers and National Guard members will be on duty as crowds gather to ring in 2018
Coroner says Las Vegas gunman killed himself
The findings also reveal that none of the victims killed at an outdoor concert Oct. 1 died of injuries received trying to escape the festival grounds
Plan released to divide donations among Las Vegas shooting victims
The plan calls for most of the money to go to relatives of the 58 people killed or victims whose injuries left them with permanent brain damage or paralysis
Paralyzed in Vegas shooting, man learns how to live life again
Michael Caster was one of the hundreds of people hurt when a gunman opened fire on a country music festival in Las Vegas earlier this year
Fund for Las Vegas shooting victims to stop taking donations
Survivors, first responders, people who worked the event and family members of the victims are eligible to submit a claim for a donation from the fund
Man who survived Las Vegas shooting killed in hit-and-run
Roy McClellan, 52, was killed while hitchhiking just outside of Las Vegas
Sheriff reveals more details about shots fired by Vegas gunman
Sheriff Joe Lombardo says his department's forensics lab is working with the FBI to process all ballistics evidence
New negligence cases filed on behalf of 450+ Las Vegas shooting victims
Two lawyers filed cases in Los Angeles against companies including MGM Resorts International and Route 91 Harvest Festival concert venue
Lawsuits filed against Mandalay Bay, concertholders, bump stock sellers
The 14 civil complaints, filed together in state court in Las Vegas, follow at least three others filed since the shooting
Inside the ER the night of the Las Vegas shooting
The doctor in charge of the emergency room at Sunrise Hospital, which received more than 200 penetrating gunshot wound victims, details the horrors he and his colleagues faced that night
Sheriff reveals possible "determining factor" in Vegas shooter's motive
Stephen Paddock had been depressed after losing a significant amount of money in the past two years
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Officials identify Cybertruck driver
Authorities say the body found inside the Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas was burned beyond recognition the coroner made a positive identification, and the military ID and passport recovered at the scene belong to an active-duty Army soldier and Green Beret. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and Ed O'Keefe has President-elect Donald Trump's reaction.
Bourbon Street reopens after attack
New Orleans' Bourbon Street has reopened less than two days after a terrorist attack killed at least 14 people in the early hours of the new year. CBS News' Kati Weis reports and CBS News contributor Andrew Boyd, a former chief of operations for the CIA's Counterterrorism Mission Center, has more on security going forward and the attacker.
Biden, Trump teams conferring on NOLA attack
CBS News has learned the Biden administration and the Trump transition team have been in close contact after a man used a car early Wednesday to kill 14 and injure dozens of others on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane report.
Rep. Troy Carter on New Orleans truck attack
As the investigation into the deadly New Orleans truck attack gets underway, one Louisiana congressman is vowing that "no stone will be left unturned." Democratic Rep. Troy Carter, whose district encompasses parts of the Big Easy, joins "America Decides" to discuss the aftermath of the incident.
FBI probing New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks
The FBI says it now believes the man behind the deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans worked alone. Meanwhile, a truck explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism. CBS News' Kati Weis and Charlie D'Agata have the latest. Then, terrorism expert Colin P. Clarke joins with analysis.
Florida sheriff's deputy identified as accused killer in 1979 cold case
Former Charlotte County Sheriff Deputy John Greer was named as the accused killer in the 1979 cold case, the sheriff said.
Biden updates on terrorist attack
President Biden provided an update on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, before delivering remarks on his judicial confirmations. Mr. Biden reiterated that as of now, the Bourbon Street attacker is believed to have acted alone.
New Orleans probes act of terrorism
Officials are investigating the New Orleans truck attack as an act of terrorism as several pieces of evidence pointing toward the attacker show he may have been radicalized by ISIS. David Viola, an adjunct professor at John Jay College, joins CBS News with more on the investigation.
Bourbon Street reopens in New Orleans
Bourbon Street has reopened in New Orleans, Louisiana, after a man rammed a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street. At least 14 people were killed and dozens were injured on New Year's Day. CBS News' Kati Weis has more from the scene and Michelle Miller breaks down the city's legacy. Also, CBS News Confirmed's Rhona Tarrant reports on the known details about the driver of the truck, Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
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Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Orca who carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 doing so once again
An endangered orca who carried her dead calf for over two weeks in 2018 is doing so once again following the death of her new calf.
FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
Investigators released fresh security camera video showing the suspect sitting on a park bench, reaching into his backpack and planting a pipe bomb on Jan. 5, 2021.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Trucks in New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion were rented on Turo
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.
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FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
Investigators released fresh security camera video showing the suspect sitting on a park bench, reaching into his backpack and planting a pipe bomb on Jan. 5, 2021.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Johnson meets with conservatives as speakership in jeopardy
It's unclear whether House Speaker Mike Johnson has enough support to remain speaker for another term.
Biden marks 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.
FBI briefs House Homeland Security Committee on New Orleans truck attack
The Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterterrorism briefed the committee members and staff in a call on Thursday morning, according to a committee aide.
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Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Medicare's new spending cap in 2025
This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.
New Year's resolutions often fail. Here's expert tips on how to keep them.
New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea
The flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it belly-landed before slamming into a barrier, killing all aboard except two flight attendants.
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
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Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
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Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Taco Bell using AI to take orders at drive-thru
Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve accuracy, according to a study. Danya Bacchus has the story.
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.
Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
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Officials identify Cybertruck driver
Authorities say the body found inside the Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas was burned beyond recognition the coroner made a positive identification, and the military ID and passport recovered at the scene belong to an active-duty Army soldier and Green Beret. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and Ed O'Keefe has President-elect Donald Trump's reaction.
Bourbon Street reopens after attack
New Orleans' Bourbon Street has reopened less than two days after a terrorist attack killed at least 14 people in the early hours of the new year. CBS News' Kati Weis reports and CBS News contributor Andrew Boyd, a former chief of operations for the CIA's Counterterrorism Mission Center, has more on security going forward and the attacker.
Biden, Trump teams conferring on NOLA attack
CBS News has learned the Biden administration and the Trump transition team have been in close contact after a man used a car early Wednesday to kill 14 and injure dozens of others on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane report.
Rep. Troy Carter on New Orleans truck attack
As the investigation into the deadly New Orleans truck attack gets underway, one Louisiana congressman is vowing that "no stone will be left unturned." Democratic Rep. Troy Carter, whose district encompasses parts of the Big Easy, joins "America Decides" to discuss the aftermath of the incident.
FBI probing New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks
The FBI says it now believes the man behind the deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans worked alone. Meanwhile, a truck explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism. CBS News' Kati Weis and Charlie D'Agata have the latest. Then, terrorism expert Colin P. Clarke joins with analysis.
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When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
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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 Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
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Officials identify Cybertruck driver
Authorities say the body found inside the Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas was burned beyond recognition the coroner made a positive identification, and the military ID and passport recovered at the scene belong to an active-duty Army soldier and Green Beret. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and Ed O'Keefe has President-elect Donald Trump's reaction.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Jan. 2, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Major Garrett.
Bourbon Street reopens after attack
New Orleans' Bourbon Street has reopened less than two days after a terrorist attack killed at least 14 people in the early hours of the new year. CBS News' Kati Weis reports and CBS News contributor Andrew Boyd, a former chief of operations for the CIA's Counterterrorism Mission Center, has more on security going forward and the attacker.
New Year's attacks mark grim start to 2025
The deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans and the Cybertruck blast in Las Vegas just hours later marked a grim and uneasy start to 2025. Jim Axelrod takes a look at how the nation is handling the inauspicious beginning of the new year.
Arctic blast set to bring snow, cold temps to U.S.
More than a foot of lake effect snow has piled up in parts of the Great Lakes region, and there's more to come. An arctic blast is set to bring freezing temperatures and snow across the U.S. Rob Marciano has the forecast.