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Ammo vending machines are being installed in U.S. grocery stores
The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
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The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
There are about 30 million children across the country living in homes with guns, according to the CDC.
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges doctors to discuss firearm safety with parents, but it's a touchy subject that has medical professionals learning more about how to have those conversations. Nikki Battiste has more.
After a slew of gun-related incidents in the past few years, Mall of America is stepping up their security measures by adding facial recognition technology to their arsenal.
President Biden spoke at the Everytown for Gun Safety's "Gun Sense University" Tuesday in Washington, D.C., calling for an assault weapons ban, universal background checks and safe storage laws. Mr. Biden did not mention the conviction of his son, Hunter Biden, in Delaware on federal gun-related charges. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Weijia Jiang report.
Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend Hallie Biden, who is also the widow of his brother Beau, delivered emotional testimony Thursday in Biden's federal gun trial. She talked about how she discovered the weapon in his truck in October 2018 and then "panicked" and threw it away at a Delaware grocery store parking lot, because she "didn't want him to hurt himself or the kids to find it and hurt themselves." Scott MacFarlane has details.
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.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms director Steven Dettelbach talks with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about guns in America — and why new technology might require new solutions.
At least one person was killed and several more wounded in a shooting Wednesday near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. Tiffany Null, who was at the parade, joins CBS News to discuss what she saw. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on how lawmakers are responding.
From 2003 to 2021, 1,262 unintentional gun deaths of children were reported in the U.S.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
In the Senate since 1992, Sen. Dianne Feinstein fought for what she called "sensible gun laws," writing and helping pass the federal assault weapons ban in 1994. Sen. Chris Murphy, of Connecticut, worked with Feinstein for more gun control legislation after the Sandy Hook massacre. He joined CBS News to discuss Feinstein's legacy.
More than half of all U.S. gun deaths are suicides — and suicide by gun is even more frequent among veterans.
A federal judge temporarily halted a 30-day order from New Mexico's governor suspending the right to carry firearms in the state's largest metro area. The move by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham sparked bipartisan protests in Albuquerque. CBS News' Lana Zak spoke to one protester who feels the need to carry a gun to protect her family after her son was fatally shot.
Tennessee lawmakers are holding a special session on public safety Monday following a deadly school shooting in Nashville back in March. The session's likely focus will be on measures addressing school resources, mental health and harsher penalties. State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, one of the Democrats dubbed the "Tennessee Three" after holding a gun control protest on the statehouse floor for which Pearson and another lawmaker were later expelled, joined CBS News to discuss.
Sixteen people who witnessed the Tops shooting in Buffalo, New York, in May 2022 are suing social media and gun companies over the trauma they endured. The suit alleges the gunman -- who killed 10 Black people in the racist attack -- was radicalized in these online spaces. Kristen Elmore-Garcia, a partner at the law office John Elmore P.C. based in Buffalo, joins CBS News to unpack the legal battle.
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.
This month, President Biden commemorated the Bipartisan Safer Communities act at a gun safety summit. The law provides assistance in mental health and enhanced background checks. However, mass shooting incidents continued to rise. Nikole Killion reports.
Almost 900 children 5 and under have managed to find a gun and unintentionally shoot themselves or someone else from 2015 to 2022.
Democrats still likely lack the votes to pass any of the restrictions.
The Arizona congressman called for additional policies to reduce gun violence during an appearance on "Face the Nation" Sunday.
Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation" that while the 2022 bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a "step in the right direction," it’s "only one step. There is more we can do.”
People of color were more likely to have experienced gun violence, according to the study.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins us to discuss the second Summit for Democracy, which is being co-hosted by President Biden. She also reflects on the president's recent statements about gun violence and his push to pass an assault weapons ban on the heels of a mass shooting in Nashville.
Last March, Anthony Alexander Jr. was honored for his bravery after he saved two children who fell into an icy pond
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Canada plans to buy 12 new submarines as the U.S. and its allies and adversaries step up operations in the thawing Arctic.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
A man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped for cash at an ATM to take his wife to dinner is scheduled for execution in Alabama, which has agreed to forgo the usual post-execution autopsy.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look at the 47th class of Kennedy Center honorees, who will be celebrated for their lifetime artistic achievements and impact on American culture.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
The buyer intends to keep the fossil in the U.S., and is exploring making it available for public display.
"It will be 10 years officially in January of 2025, if President Trump is okay with that, let's have the celebration in the White House," JD Vance said.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The buyer intends to keep the fossil in the U.S., and is exploring making it available for public display.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
The popular cooler bags are back in stock at Trader Joe's stores today. Some locations are setting purchasing limits.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
"It will be 10 years officially in January of 2025, if President Trump is okay with that, let's have the celebration in the White House," JD Vance said.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Michael Travis Leake, who fronted Moscow-based rock band Lovi Noch, was detained in June 2023.
Canada plans to buy 12 new submarines as the U.S. and its allies and adversaries step up operations in the thawing Arctic.
Indian influencer Aanvi Kamdar was shooting Instagram reels at the popular Kumbhe waterfall when she slipped into a 300-foot deep gorge.
Authorities in Nice, southern France, say images show hooded people dousing a stairwell with liquid before a suspected arson fire that killed 7 people.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, David Wroblewski, read an excerpt from his long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club selection. Watch as author David Wroblewski answers reader's guide questions about his novel.
The 47th class of Kennedy Center honorees was revealed on "CBS Mornings" Thursday. The star-studded list of recipients includes award-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, legendary rock band the Grateful Dead, blues rock singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, jazz musician and composer Arturo Sandoval and the Apollo.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
A man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped for cash at an ATM to take his wife to dinner is scheduled for execution in Alabama, which has agreed to forgo the usual post-execution autopsy.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Hayley Paige, known from TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress," reintroduces herself to the world after a four-year legal battle over using her name. This spring, she regained the right to use her name publicly and on social media.
Performers for the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony are threatening to go on strike with just eight days remaining before the ceremony takes place. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.
A new Human Rights Watch report found Hamas committed numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. Human Rights Watch also tells CBS News that due to lack of access, they have been unable to do a comprehensive report on Israel's conduct in Gaza. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is back in a Russian court on espionage charges that could send him to prison for 20 years. The U.S. says the charges are a sham and that Gershkovich is being wrongfully detained as a political hostage. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since last weekend's assassination attempt when he takes the stage Thursday night at the Republican National Convention. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has a preview of Trump's remarks.