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With the New York primary looming, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders sparred over critical issues on the debate stage Thursday night

With the New York primary looming, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders sparred over critical issues on the debate stage Thursday night. The two Democratic candidates prodded each other about gun control, the minimum wage and Wall Street. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and CBSN political contributor Lynda Tran join CBSN to discuss how this debate may have hit a somewhat of a negative tone.

Apr 15, 2016
05:55

A gun shop owner named John Downs is being called a hero for not selling a rifle to a troubled young man

A gun shop owner named John Downs is being called a hero for not selling a rifle to a troubled young man. Downs said he felt in his gut that something was not right. Adriana Diaz has more.

Mar 29, 2016
02:01

Parsing the Second Amendment

Constitutional scholars and the Supreme Court have weighed in on the Bill of Rights, but there appears to be no finality to an individual's right to keep and bear arms

Mar 13, 2016

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Donald Trump's Supreme Court litmus test

Trump chose a landmark 2008 case on guns as his test for nominees to the high court

Feb 17, 2016

Jeb Bush with guns out in Iowa

The former Florida governor is launching a new Second Amendment push in the important caucus state

Dec 18, 2015

"Mock mass shooting" demonstrators are mocked in Texas

Pro-gun activists staging fake massacre near UT Austin campus are met by counter-demonstrators waving sex toys

Dec 13, 2015

Mock mass shooting set near Texas campus

Gun rights groups wanted to stage event that would include fake blood at site of one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history

Dec 10, 2015

Would more people with guns make Americans safer?

After the latest mass shooting, a sheriff in upstate New York is asking those he's sworn to protect to help him -- by arming themselves

Dec 5, 2015

In their latest update, police released that 21 people were wounded and 14 have died in the San Bernardino shooting

In their latest update, police released that 21 people were wounded and 14 have died in the San Bernardino shooting. Officials have also revealed that the suspects had 12 pipe bombs in their home and several rifle magazines. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans is in California and joins CBSN with the latest.

Dec 3, 2015
41:13

In the wake of the San Bernardino shooting, politicians are being shamed for online posts about gun control with many critics saying that "prayers won't do anything" to stop more attacks

In the wake of the San Bernardino shooting, politicians are being shamed for online posts about gun control with many critics saying that "prayers won't do anything" to stop more attacks. Jeffrey Butts, director of the Research and Evaluation Center at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, joins CBSN with more insight.

Dec 3, 2015
04:44

Scott Pelley asks the speaker if he is considering any legislation to improve gun safety and prevent mass shootings

Scott Pelley asks the speaker if he is considering any legislation to improve gun safety and prevent mass shootings.

Nov 15, 2015
00:58

After success at Houston Zoo, gun advocates look elsewhere

Texas advocacy group is singling out zoos for banning firearms; zoos say they're educational institutions and day cares, so they should be allowed

Oct 12, 2015

Milwaukee police officer Bryan Norberg is suing the gun shop that sold the gun he was nearly killed with

Milwaukee police officer Bryan Norberg is suing the gun shop that sold the gun he was nearly killed with. He and his partner were shot after scuffling with a biker. The officers are claiming the firearm was negligently and unlawfully sold to the shooter by Bader Guns. Adriana Diaz reports.

Oct 6, 2015
02:17

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from October 6, 2015 edition

An estimated 11 trillion gallons of water has destroyed parts of the Palmetto state; actress Ali Stroker is making a special debut in a revival of "Spring Awakening" on Broadway

Oct 6, 2015
20:43

In writings, Oregon gunman declared: "I'm the sane one"

Official says Christopher Harper-Mercer, who gunned down 9 people at Oregon community college, ranted about having no girlfriend

Oct 6, 2015

In the wake of this week's deadly shooting at Oregon's Umpqua Community College, several presidential candidates weighed in on the debate over gun rights

In the wake of this week's deadly shooting at Oregon's Umpqua Community College, several presidential candidates weighed in on the debate over gun rights. CBS senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and Time Magazine's Sam Frizell spoke with CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers.

Oct 2, 2015
08:12

A mass shooting on an Oregon campus has once again brought the debate on gun control to the forefront

A mass shooting on an Oregon campus has once again brought the debate on gun control to the forefront. Nancy Cordes reports on what exactly Congress has done -- and not done -- to prevent future shootings.

Oct 1, 2015
02:00

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from October 1, 2015 edition

A deadly mass shooting has left at least 10 people killed and 7 wounded in Southwestern Oregon on the Umpqua Community College campus; an almost mythical Nazi gold train from World War II is believed to have been found in Southwest Poland

Oct 1, 2015
20:45

Charleston shooting prompts calls for tougher gun laws

"I refuse to act as if this is the new normal or to pretend that it's simply sufficient to grieve" after mass shootings, President Obama says

Jun 19, 2015

Where the 2016 candidates stand on gun control

After the deadly shooting in Charleston, a look at where presidential candidates fall on the issue of gun control legislation

Jun 19, 2015

Texas poised to allow open carry of handguns

Governor promises to sign bill that eliminates ban on openly carrying handguns in plain sight

May 30, 2015

Texas is big step closer to major gun rights expansion

Lawmakers' highly controversial move was staunchly opposed by iconic former Navy SEAL, among many others

May 27, 2015

Texas activists simultaneously monitor law enforcement and exercise Second Amendment rights

Texas activists simultaneously monitor law enforcement and exercise Second Amendment rights. Ines Novacic reports.

Jan 21, 2015
04:41

Protesters armed with assault rifles called for an end to police shootings while also advocating self-defense

Protesters armed with assault rifles called for an end to police shootings while also advocating self-defense. Calling themselves the Huey P. Newton Gun Club, the protesters marched through south Dallas and even stopped in a local eatery for drinks and pictures. KTVT's Robbie Owens reports.

Aug 21, 2014
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Theodore Wafer faces life in prison after being convicted of murdering a woman on his porch in the Detroit area last year

Theodore Wafer faces life in prison after being convicted of murdering a woman on his porch in the Detroit area last year. Wafer claimed the shooting was in self-defense. Maurice DuBois reports.

Aug 8, 2014
00:50

Conservatives Gather In Phoenix For Annual AmericaFest

Trump tapping several who served in first administration for NSC roles

Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Mexico fights to dam "iron river" sending guns from U.S. to cartels

While many in the U.S. have lambasted the flow of migrants and drugs from Mexico, the porous border works both ways. Mexico's government says guns from the U.S. are fueling cartel violence.

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Winter weather interrupts some holiday weekend travel

Record holiday travel is expected in the U.S. this year, with the weekend before Christmas projected to be one of the busiest times for transit.

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Rep. Gonzales says "it feels as if Elon Musk is our prime minister"

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas compared Elon Musk to a prime minister after the Tesla CEO got involved in a tumultuous funding fight on Capitol Hill this week.

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U.S. House Prepares For House Omnibus Bill Vote

Rep. Kay Granger confirms she has "unforeseen health challenges"

Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.

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Poll: Most Americans think government is hiding information about drones

Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.

11H ago

Mayorkas "alarmed" by social media rhetoric on UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.

9H ago

Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police

The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.

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Drones collide, fall into crowd at holiday show in Florida, FAA says

A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.

6M ago

Trump tapping several who served in first administration for NSC roles

Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.

2H ago

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji dead at age 26

Suchir Balaji, a former researcher at OpenAI who openly questioned the legality of its data-gathering practices, died by suicide, authorities said.

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Mayorkas says "irresponsible politics" killed a "terrific solution" on the border

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said "a really terrific solution was killed by irresponsible politics" when the bipartisan border deal fell apart earlier this year.

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Sen. Joe Manchin on his time in the Senate and what the future holds

Sen. Joe Manchin sat down for an exit interview of sorts with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

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Party City files for bankruptcy, a day after announcing mass layoffs

Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.

Dec 21

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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans

Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

Dec 21

How much more will it cost to heat your home this winter?

Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.

Dec 20

United States Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Check and Corner of Envelope

IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.

The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."

Dec 20

Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud

Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.

Dec 20

Politics

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Trump tapping several who served in first administration for NSC roles

Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.

2H ago

Rep. Kay Granger confirms she has "unforeseen health challenges"

Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.

2H ago

Mayorkas says "irresponsible politics" killed a "terrific solution" on the border

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said "a really terrific solution was killed by irresponsible politics" when the bipartisan border deal fell apart earlier this year.

6H ago

Sen. Joe Manchin on his time in the Senate and what the future holds

Sen. Joe Manchin sat down for an exit interview of sorts with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

6H ago

Rep. Gonzales says "it feels as if Elon Musk is our prime minister"

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas compared Elon Musk to a prime minister after the Tesla CEO got involved in a tumultuous funding fight on Capitol Hill this week.

7H ago

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CDC releases concerning new flu numbers

Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.

Dec 21
01:29

A teen's misdiagnosis led to medication, but surgery led to a cure

Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.

Dec 21

Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.

Dec 20

Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here's what kids should and shouldn't be using

Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.

Dec 20

Cost of health care concept, stethoscope and calculator on document

He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.

A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.

Dec 19

World

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Israeli settlements, and the expanding divide of settlers and Palestinians

Today, upwards of 700,000 Israelis live in settlements which the U.N. calls illegal. "Sunday Morning" talks with two settlers and with Palestinians in the West Bank living on opposite sides of an Israeli security barrier.

10H ago

Five Dead And 200 Injured After Car Plows Into Magdeburg Christmas Market In Terror Attack

German authorities had received tipoffs about Christmas market attack suspect

Police in Magdeburg, Germany, said Sunday that those who died were four women aged 45, 52, 67 and 75, as well as a 9-year-old boy.

11H ago

U.S. Navy crew ejects safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.

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Pope Francis tells Vatican staff to stop gossiping in Christmas speech

Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."

Dec 21

At least 38 dead after crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.

Dec 21

Entertainment

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"Christmas Dance" by Darren Criss

In this web exclusive, Darren Criss and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate the holiday in a performance of Criss' "Christmas Dance."

11H ago
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Holiday music with Darren Criss: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

Darren Criss, the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending," helps "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of the Hugh Martin-Ralph Blane standard, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."

11H ago
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Music with Darren Criss: "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season"

Darren Criss (the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending") and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season."

11H ago
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Darren Criss on counting his lucky stars

Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks about his road to Broadway, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."

10H ago

Darren Criss on "Maybe Happy Ending"

Darren Criss became a fan favorite on the hit TV series "Glee," and won an Emmy for "American Crime Story." Now he's starring in the acclaimed musical "Maybe Happy Ending." He talks with correspondent Kelefa Sanneh about his road to Broadway, his blessings and losses, and his credo that "Life is a cabaret."

11H ago
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Technology

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Why drone hysteria has taken off

Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.

10H ago

Why drone hysteria has taken off

By most accounts, alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones. Correspondent Tom Hanson reports.

11H ago
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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.

Mar 28
03:27

Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

Dec 18
01:31

Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

Dec 18

Science

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What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.

Dec 21

Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling

This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.

Dec 20
04:48

Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.

Dec 20

Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows

Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.

Dec 20

EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities

The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.

Dec 19
03:51

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Woman killed after being set on fire on NYC subway

A suspect is in custody after a woman was killed after being set on fire inside a New York City subway car on Sunday. Tammy Mutasa has the latest.

1H ago
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Woman set on fire while sleeping on NYC subway, NYPD says

A person of interest was taken into custody after a woman died after being lit on fire while she was asleep on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.

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Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? Her dad believes DNA could reveal killer

A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.

18H ago

Will convicted wife killer Scott Peterson get a new trial?

After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.

18H ago

Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police

The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.

6H ago

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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists

New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.

Dec 19

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore, wearing Boeing spacesuits, depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 5, 2024.

Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.

Dec 18

NASA delayes return date for astronauts

NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.

Dec 18
02:57

NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

Dec 18

Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.

Dec 18
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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.

Nov 29
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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.

Dec 18
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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.

Dec 3
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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.

Dec 1
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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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How toy libraries cut down on waste of spending

With the holidays fast approaching, some are turning to toy libraries for their gifting needs. Toy libraries look much like toy stores, but the items are there to be borrowed instead of bought. Natalie Brand takes a closer look at how they work.

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A look at California's "Christmas Tree Lane"

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Workers divided over sale of U.S. Steel

U.S. Steel workers are divided over the possible sale of the company to Japanese manufacturer Nippon Steel. President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have both voiced opposition to the deal, and Mr. Biden may signal an official stance on trying to block the deal as early as Monday. Erica Brown reports.

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Some Syrians living abroad returning home

Many Syrians who have been living abroad, some for decades, are returning home after the fall of the Assad regime. But there remain mixed feelings of hope and trepidation for some. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

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Woman killed after being set on fire on NYC subway

A suspect is in custody after a woman was killed after being set on fire inside a New York City subway car on Sunday. Tammy Mutasa has the latest.

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