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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Firearms seized in crackdown on arms smuggling

Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean

U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Vice President-Elect JD Vance On Capitol Hill For Lawmaker Meetings With Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators seeking support for expected nomination

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Former Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon Interview

Education secretary pick Linda McMahon named in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit

The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.

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Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick

Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.

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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza

A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.

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McBride: GOP trying to "manufacture a crisis" with bathroom ban

Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.

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Alabama carries out nation's third nitrogen gas execution

An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker became the third person executed by nitrogen gas in both the U.S. and Alabama.

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Drug "several times" stronger than fentanyl linked to California overdose death

The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in what could be the nation's first death-resulting criminal case involving a synthetic opioid that is possibly more dangerous than fentanyl.

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Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean

U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Shohei Ohtani named NL MVP after record-setting Dodgers season

Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.

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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge easily wins second AL MVP Award

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.

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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.

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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.

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Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. grocery prices, analysis finds

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.

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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018

Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.

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Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.

17H ago

Here's where Elon Musk says his DOGE will aim to cut federal spending

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say the Department of Government Efficiency has targets in mind for cost cutting.

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Georgia fires review board members after info leaked on 2 maternal deaths

Georgia's top health official dismissed all members of a state committee that investigates pregnancy-related maternal deaths after the leak, presumably by a committee member, of information about two such deaths.

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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza

A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.

12H ago

Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

12H ago

Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.

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Nikki Haley criticizes Trump Cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Haley said of Kennedy, Trump's pick to be HHS secretary, that he has no background in health care and accused Gabbard, tapped for DNI, of repeating "Russian talking points."

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Anti-fraud efforts meet real-world test during ACA enrollment period

The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.

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Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"

Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.

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RFK Jr. weighing FDA crackdown on food additives under Trump

Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.

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Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential

A new potential case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.

19H ago

New cases of bird flu in U.S.

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on bird flu as new cases raise alarms among health officials. There have been 53 confirmed human cases across seven states this year. Health officials in California are reporting a possible case in a child who had no known contact with an infected animal.

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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care

The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.

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Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean

U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Suspicious package causes security scare near U.S. Embassy in London

London police said a "loud bang" heard near the U.S. Embassy was a controlled explosion carried out after a suspicious package was discovered.

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More tourists die after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos as several people held

The death toll has inched up after tourists drank tainted alcohol in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos. Authorities say several people are in custody.

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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza

A truck driver claims Israeli tanks and an Israeli drone watched as the aid convoy he was with was attacked in Gaza. But Israel's military says it is not responsible for protecting the aid.

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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years

Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.

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Shelby Lynne on how personal struggles and friendships impacted her music

Singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne opens up about her new album and how her friendships helped save her when she thought her recording career could be over.

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Malcolm Washington on "The Piano Lesson"

Making his feature directorial debut, Malcolm Washington brings August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play to the screen with help from his father, Denzel Washington and siblings John David and Katia

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Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator"

Ahead of the sequel's release, Connie Nielsen joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping back into the world of Ridley Scott's epic saga and her character's emotional journey.

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Shelby Lynne on her journey and new album

After overcoming years of personal struggles, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne is back with her first album in years. She tells Anthony Mason why her return to recording came as a surprise, even to her.

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Australia could ban social media for kids

Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.

13H ago
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DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly

The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.

13H 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
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Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.

14H ago

Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.

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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care

The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.

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Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

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How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.

Nov 20

Restoring forests decimated by wildfires

Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.

Nov 20
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Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.

Nov 20

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Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler gets life in prison

Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.

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Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean

U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Alleged LA County drug distributor charged with dealing opioid more powerful than fentanyl

The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in what could be the nation's first death-resulting criminal case involving a synthetic opioid that is possibly more dangerous than fentanyl.

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Mexican cartel leader who faked own death arrested in California

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.

1H ago

Alleged New York Stock Exchange terror plot

The FBI has arrested a Florida man who's accused of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York reporter Allen Devlin has more.

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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
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SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

Nov 15

The Hunter's Supermoon sets over Manhattan, New York

When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon

November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.

Nov 15

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.

Nov 8

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