Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.
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Gun groups make push before November
Throughout the battleground states, gun safety advocates and pro-gun rights groups are both increasing efforts to turn out voters. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand spoke to volunteers on both sides and has the details.
Harris targets men in abortion rights push
Vice President Kamala Harris made stops in Georgia and Wisconsin Friday, delivering a reproductive rights message with male voters in mind. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
Federal assault weapons ban expired in 2004
It's been 20 years since the federal assault weapons ban expired. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga reports on the impact and talks to March Fourth founder and co-president Kitty Brandtner about the importance of the 1994 law.
Takeaways from historic Supreme Court term
The Supreme Court handles the tough cases, so every term is notable, but this one in particular reshaped vast parts of the American system of government and touched some of the most sensitive cultural issues of our time. New York Times reporter Adam Liptak joins to break down some of the key decisions.
Gun violence public health crisis
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared gun violence, the leading cause of deaths among children and teens, a public health crisis Tuesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Supreme Court firearm ban ruling: Takeaways
The Supreme Court upheld a law Friday restricting domestic abusers from owning guns. The man at the center of the case, who was charged for having a firearm while he had a restraining order against him, had argued the law violated his Second Amendment rights. Natalie Brand reports. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Gun ban for domestic abusers upheld
The Supreme Court ruled Friday to uphold a federal law that bars a person with domestic violence restraining orders from having firearms. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on what the ruling stipulates about the 2nd Amendment.
Court ruling on gun ban for domestic abusers
The Supreme Court ruled Friday on U.S. v. Rahimi, a case involving a man who posed a credible threat to the physical safety of another. The court upheld a federal law that prohibits people who are subject to domestic violence restraining orders from owning firearms, citing it was consistent with the Second Amendment. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Senate bump stocks vote likely to fail
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to restore a ban on bump stocks instituted by former President Donald Trump in 2018. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on why the bill supported by Democrats is expected to fail.
Bump stock Supreme Court ruling: What to know
The Supreme Court's opinion reversing the bump stock ban implemented by former President Donald Trump in 2018 hones in on whether the accessory truly transforms semi-automatic weapons. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the ruling.
Supreme Court strikes down bump stocks ban
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court invalidated a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, accessories for semiautomatic rifles that increases the rate of fire. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
YouTuber challenging incumbent GOP lawmaker
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales is fighting to keep his seat in a GOP primary runoff. He faces Brandon Herrera, a gun rights YouTuber with more than three million followers. CBS News politics reporter Hunter Woodall has the latest.
ATF director on ending "gun show loophole"
The Biden administration unveiled a new federal rule Thursday to expand background checks for gun purchases. Steven Dettelbach, director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, joins CBS News to discuss the new policy.
Supreme Court hears bump stock ban arguments
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday on the Trump-era ban on bump stocks that a Texas gun store owner says is unlawful. Judges initially ruled in the gun store owner's favor, but the Biden administration challenged the ruling. The ban was put in place after a gunman used rifles equipped with bump stocks to carry out a deadly mass shooting at a Las Vegas music festival in 2017. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Biden renews calls for stricter gun laws
President Biden says it's time to act on gun control in the aftermath of Wednesday's deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. Mr. Biden is calling for better background checks and a ban on assault weapons. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
New gun safety laws take effect in Michigan
New gun safety measures are taking effect Tuesday in Michigan with changes to universal background checks, storage requirements and "red flag" laws. Jordyn Hermani, a politics and culture reporter for MLive, joined CBS News to discuss the new laws.
Hawaii Supreme Court quotes "The Wire" in ruling on gun rights
The ruling by Hawaii's high court saying that a man can be prosecuted for carrying a gun in public without a permit cites the hit HBO series.
Where SCOTUS leans in abuser gun rights case
The fallout from the Supreme Court's landmark Second Amendment decision handed down last year was on display Tuesday as the justices weighed a high-stakes case that pits the right to bear arms against a federal law that seeks to protect victims of domestic violence by keeping guns away from their alleged abusers. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Supreme Court case on guns and domestic abuse
The Supreme Court is confronting a high-stakes case Tuesday that pits the Second Amendment right to bear arms against a law that seeks to protect victims of domestic violence by keeping guns away from their alleged abusers. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Hunter Biden's likely 2nd Amendment defense
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to three felony gun charges, after a deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more on how Biden could defend himself at a possible trial.
Breaking down charges against Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden has been indicted on federal gun charges, charged with three counts related to possessing a firearm. Two of those counts are related to claiming he was not using illegal drugs when he purchased a revolver in 2018. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News political director Fin Gómez have more.
Judge blocks New Mexico's temporary gun ban
A federal judge Wednesday blocked an order from New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that had suspended the right of private citizens to carry firearms on public property in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. Grisham said the suspension was part of an effort to tackle rising gun violence. Lana Zak has more.
New Mexico to hold hearing on gun ban
A U.S. district judge in New Mexico is holding a hearing Wednesday about Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's recent order to suspend the right to carry firearms. Grisham declared gun violence a public health emergency after two children were killed in separate, recent shootings. CBS News' Lana Zak has more from Albuquerque.
Colorado company touts safety of "smart guns"
Colorado start-up BioFire has developed a biometric "smart gun" that can only be fired if it recognizes an authorized user's fingerprint or an image from a facial recognition camera. Proponents say the technology represents an important step forward in gun safety, while critics say it will infringe upon 2nd Amendment rights. Kai Kloepfer, founder and CEO of BioFire, joins CBS News to discuss the weapons.
Here's who Trump has picked for Cabinet and other top jobs
President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, easing confirmations for his Cabinet nominees.
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran.
Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
These House seats are still undecided
CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.
Pentagon leaker sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating Espionage Act
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
Trump names John Ratcliffe, former DNI, to be CIA chief
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
Judge delays presidential immunity ruling in Trump "hush money" case
The long-awaited ruling, related to presidential immunity, could have profound consequences for the case.
Explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, leaves 12 injured
At least 12 people were taken to hospitals and residents were urged to shelter in place after an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, business.
Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.
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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Woman reuniting photos lost in Hurricane Helene with families who own them
After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.
Kouri Richins, Utah mom charged with poisoning husband, denied bail
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
Trump names John Ratcliffe, former DNI, to be CIA chief
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
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Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Art forgery ring involving fake Banksys, Warhols, uncovered in Italy
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
Some U.S. grocery prices are dipping for the first time since 2020
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
AirTag users will soon be able to share location with airlines
Ever use an AirTag to locate lost luggage? Soon airlines will be able to see your bag's AirTag location, too.
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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.
Democrats are losing Latino men. Gallego has advice on winning them back.
Senator-elect Ruben Gallego has some advice for Democrats: "Go touch grass and meet real Latinos."
Trump to nominate Mike Huckabee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has said he has visited Israel more than 100 times over the course of five decades.
What to know about Trump and RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
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Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu
It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.
Morning-after pill sales spike online after Trump wins election
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
DOJ sues UnitedHealth amid $3.3 billion bid to buy home care giant Amedisys
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
What to know about Trump and RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
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Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu
It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.
Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 million at auction
The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world's most expensive green stone.
Art forgery ring involving fake Banksys, Warhols, uncovered in Italy
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Biden meets with Israel's Herzog on Middle East conflict, humanitarian aid to Gaza
Israel faces a Wednesday deadline to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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DOC NYC documentary film festival: Real life on screen
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Leon Bridges on returning to his Texas roots with new album
Celebrating his Texas roots, Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges releases "Leon," an album he calls a love letter to the city of Fort Worth.
"Mornings Memory": Richard Petty on survival
In today's Mornings Memory, we revisit a 1992 interview with NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who shared his story of resilience after surviving a horrific crash with only a broken ankle.
Leon Bridges on new album
Touring his new album "Leon," singer-songwriter Leon Bridges talks with Anthony Mason about his music, his connection to Texas and the power of staying grounded.
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Technology helps preserve memories
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
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.
Robots replace sculptors in Italy
In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between technology and heritage on "60 Minutes."
Starbucks app goes down, customers complain
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
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Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
Who is Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick for EPA head?
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Crews working to contain U.S. wildfires
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
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Kouri Richins, Utah mom charged with poisoning husband, denied bail
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
Pentagon leaker gets 15-year sentence
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Microchipped dog helps Texas police identify woman's killer
Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.
Conor McGregor accuser found "very bruised" after alleged rape, medic says
A paramedic has told a court hearing a civil suit brought by a woman accusing Conor McGregor of raping her in a hotel room that she was found with significant injuries.
Pentagon leaker sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating Espionage Act
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
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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.
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.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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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Explosion rocks Louisville, Kentucky
An explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, injured several people on Tuesday at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant, a company that produces coloring for soft drinks. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports.
23andMe to lay off 40% of its workforce
The genetic testing company 23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce and ending its therapeutics program as its stock price continues to plummet. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on what this means for its customers.
Judge blocks 10 Commandments school displays
A federal judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked a law that would have required public schools to display the Bible's Ten Commandments in classrooms. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more on the ruling.
Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti
A third plane was hit by gunfire in Haiti amid a surge in gang violence. The FAA banned flights to the country for a month following the incidents, which are being investigated by the FBI. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Man runs marathon in all 50 states
Sixty-eight-year-old Bill Cundiff completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon in all 50 states. He accomplished the feat over the course of 22 years, working around a full work schedule, the COVID-19 pandemic and open heart surgery.