5/24: CBS News Mornings
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to declare his 2024 presidential run; one year since the Uvalde school massacre.
Gun Violence
Eye on America: Gun violence prevention
In Washington, D.C., we take a look at the challenges illegal guns pose to law enforcement. Then in Missouri, we meet a group of moms protesting gun violence after a string of shootings across the country. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
3 killed in shooting at Kansas City club
Three people were killed in a shooting at a Kansas City club early Sunday morning. No arrests have been made.
5/19: CBS News Mornings
Bodycam video released in New Mexico mass shooting; Man visits all seven wonders of the world in six days.
Bodycam video released in New Mexico shooting
Authorities released police body camera video Thursday of a mass shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, where three people were killed and several more were wounded, including two officers. Authorities said the 18-year-old gunman fired more than 140 rounds from an AR-15 rifle. Omar Villafranca has more.
Obama on My Brother's Keeper initiative
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sits down with former President Barack Obama in Chicago to talk about the latest My Brother's Keeper initiative, the issue of gun violence in America and what keeps him up at night.
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown one year after shooting
In 2022, 10 people were killed and three others injures in a racially-motivated shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. One year later, CBS News’ Jericka Duncan sat down with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to reflect on the tragedy and what has been done since.
At least 3 killed in New Mexico shooting
At least three people were killed and two officers were wounded in a mass shooting in Farmington, New Mexico. The shooter is also dead. Janet Shamlian reports.
Barack Obama says public attitudes around gun rights have to be reshaped
In an interview airing on "CBS Mornings" Tuesday, the former president discusses the My Brother's Keeper Alliance and its new initiative to reduce gun violence.
Buffalo marks one year since supermarket shooting
Buffalo on Sunday marked one year since a gunman opened fire in a supermarket, killing 10 people, all of whom were Black. Critics say not enough has been done to address gun violence since that day. Astrid Martinez reports.
Obama on the view of gun ownership in America
Former President Barack Obama discussed gun violence in America during an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson in Chicago, airing on Tuesday, May 16.
Texas House assault weapons bill misses deadline for floor vote
The bill had unexpectedly advanced Monday, just days after a deadly shooting over the weekend in Allen, Texas, had left eight dead.
Mapping America's "firearm ecosystem" to find gun violence solutions
After NYU Professor Maurizio Porfiri's former teachers and classmates were murdered in the 2007 Virginia Tech mass shooting, he decided to "do something meaningful" and use his engineering skills to provide insight into gun violence.
Senate Democrats meeting on gun violence
Senate Democrats are holding a special caucus meeting today to discuss the rise in gun violence across the United States. They're looking for solutions in the wake of multiple mass shootings in recent weeks. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Texas mall gunman expressed "neo-Nazi" beliefs
Police said the man who opened fire at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, expressed "neo-Nazi" beliefs, but that his targets were random. Authorities have still not determined a motive in the shooting that killed eight people, including three children. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Eye on America: A.I. gun violence prevention
We see how artificial intelligence can help prevent gun violence in real time. Then we meet a Girl Scout troop boycotting cookie sales because of the controversial ingredient, palm oil. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Community in shock after Texas mall shooting
A gunman opened fire, killing eight people at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, over the weekend. Survivors recalled the carnage as some tried to help the victims. Omar Villafranca reports.
Witnesses recall mass shooting at Texas mall
A gunman opened fire at an outlet mall in Texas on Saturday, killing at least eight. Witnesses recalled hearing dozens of shots. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
8 killed, gunman dead in Texas shooting
Authorities said late Saturday that eight people were killed after a gunman opened fire at a shopping mall near Dallas. Police later killed the suspect, but investigators have not yet released a possible motive. Omar Villafranca reports.
New details in capture of Atlanta shooting suspect
Police said that license plate readers and surveillance cameras helped investigators capture the suspect wanted in Wednesday's shooting in an Atlanta medical center which left one woman dead and four other women wounded. Jeff Pegues has more.
Atlanta shooting suspect captured
Atlanta officials say they have captured the man who allegedly opened fire inside a medical waiting room Tuesday, leaving one dead and four injured. All of the victims are women. Mark Strassmann has more.
Man accused of killing 5 in Texas still on the run
The search for Francisco Oropesa, the man accused of killing five of his neighbors in Cleveland, Texas, stretched into a third day Monday. Multiple agencies, including the FBI, were participating in the search but authorities have said they do not know where the suspect may be. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Manhunt underway for Texas shooting suspect
A manhunt was underway for Francisco Oropesa, the suspect accused of fatally shooting five of his neighbors, including a 9-year-old boy, in Cleveland, Texas, Friday night, police say. Authorities are offering an $80,000 reward for information leading to his capture. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamilan joined Anne Marie Green to discuss the latest.
Texas shooting suspect on the loose
The man accused of killing five people in a Texas home was still on the loose Sunday night. Authorities say Francisco Oropesa shot his neighbors after he was asked to stop firing his gun in his yard. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Reward offered as manhunt for Texas shooting suspect reaches "dead end"
Authorities are hoping that an $80,000 reward will help locate a Texas man who allegedly shot his neighbors after they asked him to stop firing his gun.
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
He said he'd do it to help crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. Economists say such tariffs could dramatically raise prices on everything from gas to autos.
Chinese military aircraft shadow U.S. Navy spy plane over Taiwan Strait
China sent military planes to track a U.S. anti-submarine Navy aircraft as it transited the Taiwan Strait, Beijing says, as tension mounts between the superpowers.
Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Osprey ferrying White House staff in N.Y. grounded due to safety issue
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
World's oldest man dies in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
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FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Osprey ferrying White House staff in N.Y. grounded due to safety issue
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
Sonar image was not Amelia Earhart plane, exploration team says
A sonar image suspected of showing the remains of the plane of Amelia Earhart has turned out to be a rock formation.
Animal rescue pilot and dog killed in plane crash; 2 dogs survive
Seuk Kim was flying three dogs from Maryland to Albany, New York, when the plane crashed in the snowy woods of the Catskill Mountains, officials said.
Planning to retire at 65? Most Americans have to stop working earlier.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
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Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Planning to retire at 65? Most Americans have to stop working earlier.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Politics
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No-fault divorce advocates start to fret as talk of banning it bubbles up
Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to "pull the trigger" while they still have the option of no-fault divorce.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
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West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
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Chinese military aircraft shadow U.S. Navy spy plane over Taiwan Strait
China sent military planes to track a U.S. anti-submarine Navy aircraft as it transited the Taiwan Strait, Beijing says, as tension mounts between the superpowers.
Baboons are clashing with humans in South Africa's tourist hotspots
South Africa's Cape Peninsula is a big tourist draw, but it's also home to hundreds of brazen baboons, and there's fear people-monkey encounters are set to rise.
World's oldest man dies in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
Lawmakers brawl over deadly train station roof collapse in Serbia
Scuffles and fistfights broke out weeks after a deadly rail station roof collapse that ignited tensions in the Balkan state.
Mystery of serial shoe robber solved when camera catches culprit
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action.
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Brittney Griner shares pictures of baby Bash
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
"Wicked," "Gladiator II" soar at box office
While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
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AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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 AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
NFL, NBA warn players about burglaries
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
Paths for Menendez brothers' freedom
There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.
White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Judge dismisses Trump's D.C. election case
On Monday, a federal judge dismissed the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump after special counsel Jack Smith said it should be dropped. Smith said Trump's reelection means he cannot be tried on charges tied to the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol or the illegal possession of classified documents stored at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Smith asked a federal appeals court to remove Trump as a defendant in the classified documents case in Florida, which is currently on appeal.
Eye Opener: Thanksgiving travel rush underway
The Thanksgiving travel rush is underway for tens of millions of Americans, but a pair of storm systems could slow them down. Also, president-elect Trump promises hefty tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China. What it will mean for the economy. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Brittney Griner shares pictures of baby Bash
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Breaking down this week's travel expectations
TSA is planning to screen 18.3 million passengers and AAA is projecting 71.7 million people will drive more than 50 miles in what looks to be a record-breaking week of Thanksgiving travel. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Kris Van Cleave have the latest.