The family of the AR-15 designer claims the assault-style rifle was never meant for civilian use
The family of the AR-15 designer claims the assault-style rifle was never meant for civilian use.
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CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on what's next for the Senate, after Democrats held a filibuster to push for a vote on gun control measures
CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on what's next for the Senate, after Democrats held a filibuster to push for a vote on gun control measures.
Days after the Orlando mass shooting, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy took to the Senate floor
Days after the Orlando mass shooting, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, whose constituents lost children in the Sandy Hook massacre, took to the Senate floor Wednesday in a surprise filibuster for stricter gun control legislation. Murphy joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss what he hoped to accomplish with the nearly 15-hour filibuster.
Pressure is growing on Congress to act against gun violence after the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history
Pressure is growing on Congress to act against gun violence after the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history. In Washington, Democrats showed their anger with a surprise filibuster on the Senate floor. Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, who has been working with parents of Sandy Hook shooting victims for nearly four years, spent all night trying to force a vote on two gun control measures. Nancy Cordes reports.
In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, Senate Democrats launched a filibuster Wednesday, demanding new gun control measures
In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, Senate Democrats launched a filibuster Wednesday, demanding new gun control measures. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details.
Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole spent more than 20 years investigating mass shootings
The FBI faces questions about its past checks on Orlando shooter, Omar Mateen. Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole, who spent more than 20 years investigating mass shootings including the Columbine massacre, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history.
The names of the shooting victims were released and the community is mourning the young victims of the tragedy
The names of the shooting victims were released and the community is mourning the young victims of the tragedy. CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley joins CBSN with more on the reaction.
The gunman in the Orlando massacre, Omar Mateen, was investigated by the FBI twice, in 2013 and 2014
The gunman in the Orlando massacre, Omar Mateen, was investigated by the FBI twice, in 2013 and 2014. CBS News justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on why Mateen's history with the FBI wouldn't have come up when he purchased his weapons.
"This is not something that goes away"
The busiest fully-equipped trauma center in Florida happens to be just a few blocks from Pulse nightclub. Three months ago, Orlando Regional Medical Center practiced an active-shooter mass-casualty drill. On Monday, six surgeons who saved lives spoke with Scott Pelley.
Adele has an emotional breakdown while paying tribute to the Orlando massacre victims during a show in Belgium
Adele has an emotional breakdown while paying tribute to the Orlando massacre victims during a show in Belgium. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Utah Congressman Chris Stewart joins CBSN to discuss the Orlando mass shooting and the state of national security in the United States
Utah Congressman Chris Stewart joins CBSN to discuss the Orlando mass shooting and the state of national security in the United States.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer speaks on the wounded and deceased victims of the Orlando nightclub mass shooting
Authorities have started to name the victims of the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando that left at least 50 people dead. The hospital is calling family members of victims who are being treated, as authorities work diligently to identify the wounded and deceased. Scott Pelley has more.
President Obama spoke from the White House on the largest mass shooting in American history, calling it "an attack on all of us"
President Obama spoke from the White House on the largest mass shooting in American history, calling it "an attack on all of us."
Shawn Royster, Pulse nightclub patron, describes the scene inside the club the moment chaos struck
Shawn Royster, Pulse nightclub patron, describes the scene inside the club the moment chaos struck. Royster descibes hearing, "pop pop pop" when the gunman opened fire.
Florida Governor Rick Scott discussed the mass shooting at an Orlando Florida nightclub
Florida Governor Rick Scott discussed the mass shooting at an Orlando Florida nightclub. The governor thanked the law enforcement and emergency medical services that responded and asked for prayers.
Officials have confirmed that 50 are dead and 53 people are injured after a mass shooting at a Florida night club
Officials have confirmed that 50 are dead and 53 people are injured after a mass shooting at a Florida night club. This would make it the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
A heartbroken mother who couldn't find her son after the mass shooting that took place at a Florida nightclub describes the terryifing scene
A heartbroken mother who couldn't find her son after the mass shooting that took place at a Florida nightclub describes the terryifing scene. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
Authorities have identified the gunman behind the Orlando mass shooting at Omar Mateen
Authorities have identified the gunman behind the Orlando mass shooting at Omar Mateen. Former FBI profiler Dr. Mary Ellen O'toole joins CBSN with more on whether this could have been a planned attack.
Joshua McGill, a witness to the mass shooting that took place at a gay Florida nightclub, joins CBSN with more details on the terrifying attack
Joshua McGill, a witness to the mass shooting that took place at a gay Florida nightclub, joins CBSN with more details on the terrifying attack.
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub is being investigated as a terror attack
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub is being investigated as a terror attack. Orlando is currently experiencing a blood shortage for the city's victims. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub has left at least 50 casualties. Police say the terror suspect may have had ties to Islamic terrorism
A mass shooting at a Florida nightclub has left at least 50 casualties. Police say the terror suspect may have had ties to Islamic terrorism. CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate joins CBSN with the latest details.
Police say a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has resulted in at least 20 people dead, with dozens more wounded
Police say a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, has resulted in at least 20 people dead, with dozens more wounded. Local law enforcement officials say the shootings could be classified as an act of domestic terrorism. Erik Sandoval of CBS affiliate WKMG has the latest.
Deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history
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Pulse shooting survivor reacts to verdict in trial of gunman's widow
A Florida jury deliberated for just over 12 hours before acquitting the widow of the Pulse nightclub shooter
Verdict announced for Pulse nightclub gunman's widow
Prosecutors say Noor Salman knew about her husband's plans to attack an Orlando club and did nothing to stop them
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Latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a third video on Saturday, pleading for their mother's return after she went missing last week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends?
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
Probe continues in Guthrie disappearance
Investigators are combing through all the tips they've received in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, as the search for the 84-year-old stretches to its sixth day. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more from Tucson, Arizona.
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Fewer than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Ilia Malinin leads Team USA to gold in Olympic figure skating team event
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Seahawks ride their stifling defense to dominant Super Bowl win over the Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
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"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
As Cadillac races to first F1 season, insiders advise patience for U.S. fans
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Diamonds endure as the industry feels the pressure
For over five centuries, Antwerp's diamond district has been the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Now, that legacy is under strain.
Was Bad Bunny paid for his Super Bowl halftime performance?
Here's how much Bad Bunny earned from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
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Fewer than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Lawmakers in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa released from prison
Juan Guanipa, one of the closest allies of opposition powerhouse María Corina Machado, had been held at a detention facility since May 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
Transcript: David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
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As Cadillac races to first F1 season, insiders advise patience for U.S. fans
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some notable people who left us this week, including singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension.
Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' "miraculous run," Glenn Frey, and more
Don Henley acknowledges the Eagles are "kind of a staple" as they sell out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere and cement their status with the best-selling album of all time.
Extended Interview: Don Henley
Singer-songwriter Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' decades-long career, the larger than life legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey, and the emotional moment he saw Frey's son Deacon perform in his father's place. He also emphasizes the importance of connecting with fans, saying "music is medicine. And people need some medicine right now."
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a third video on Saturday, pleading for their mother's return after she went missing last week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends?
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Search for Nancy Guthrie reaches Day 8; Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in Olympic crash.
New moms leading Team USA curling
Curling is the only sport played every day at the Winter Olympic Games and unlike other sports, the competitors usually are not full-time athletes. Ren Clayton catches up with two Minnesota sisters leading the U.S. team while balancing day jobs and their growing families.
Robert Kraft's campaign to stop hate
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft started a campaign in 2023 encouraging people to wear a small blue square with a hashtag. It's a symbol that started off challenging people to stand up to Jewish hate, but these days Kraft says it's meant to call out hate, in all of its forms. Jericka Duncan reports.
Judge orders DOJ to unseal ballot raid records
A federal judge ruled Department of Justice records related to the recent seizure of 2020 ballots and documents in Fulton County, Georgia, must be unsealed by Tuesday. Willie James Inman has more.
Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic hopes were dashed Sunday by a devastating crash that forced her to undergo surgery for a broken leg. Seth Doane is in Cortina with the latest on her recovery and other news from the 2026 Winter Games.