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According to the CDC, firearms are the leading cause of death for America's children. The two mass shootings this week are a grim reminder of the tragedy behind the statistics. Dr. Celine Gounder looks at a program that tries to re-enforce gun safety by focusing on young people who have experience with firearms.
Stephanie Horowitz said she knew what was happening on Florida State's campus before the shooting was confirmed Thursday because she is a survivor of the 2018 shooting in Parkland.
Halloween took a horrific turn in Orlando, Florida, when gunshots rang out during a large celebration overnight. Two people were killed and at least eight were injured. Police have arrested a suspect. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest developments.
Eight people were shot, two fatally, into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history planned to mark the day Friday in ways big and small, including a planned memorial service.
Law enforcement officials found five people killed in a shooting inside a home southeast of Seattle and took a teenager into custody, police said.
Lawyers for 100 survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history have begun the formal process of suing the Army for failing to act to stop the shooter, a reservist.
When asked about school shootings and gun violence in the U.S., Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said his son witnessed a shooting. Ohio Sen. JD Vance responded saying, "I am sorry about that," and said he hopes Walz's son is doing okay. Vance said schools need to strengthen doors and windows to help prevent mass shootings, while Walz called for the enactment of policies to combat gun violence.
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.
For decades, the epidemic of school shootings seems to be something the U.S. has been unable to change. Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, became the site of the latest such tragedy, where four people were killed Wednesday. Jim Axelrod examines how school shootings seem to be a problem with no solution.
All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m.
Four people were killed and another three wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning during a pool party at a home in the northern Kentucky city of Florence. The suspect later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase, authorities said.
There are new details Friday in the 10-count indictment against former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo. Janet Shamlian spoke with the family members of two of the students who were killed the Uvalde shooting and has their reaction.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis in America, citing the numbers of injuries and deaths involving firearms. Dr. Murthy is now calling on lawmakers to ban automatic rifles, introduce universal background checks for buying guns and more legal restrictions. Anna Schecter Zigler, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, joins to discuss.
A federal judge in Texas has ordered the liquidation of right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' personal assets. Jones attended a hearing Friday over how he will cover the $1.5 billion he owes to the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
The Supreme Court has struck down a ban on bump stocks for guns. The device can be added to semi-automatic rifles to allow the user to fire bullets more rapidly. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains the ruling.
As gun violence persists in U.S. schools, some states are allowing school staff to carry weapons. CBS News reporter Haley Ott examines the reasons behind these policies and the results.
Saturday marks 25 years since the mass shooting at Columbine High School. David Hogg, who survived a massacre at his high school in Parkland, Florida, joins CBS News to discuss the ongoing push for change.
Experts have mixed opinions on whether a possible brain injury in Robert Card led him to kill 18 people last year in Maine's deadliest mass shooting.
In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden repeated his calls for Congress to pass legislation banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and strengthening background checks.
Robert Card, the Army reservist who shot 18 people to death last year, had significant evidence of traumatic brain injuries, a Boston university analysis showed.
A Manhattan jury on Friday found the NRA and its former longtime head Wayne LaPierre liable in a civil case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the details.
Elaine Quijano reports on a verdict in the NRA civil corruption trial, a moon lander on its side, and a balloon spotted flying over the United States.
The pervasive threat of gun violence in the U.S. is stressing out Americans, according to the American Psychological Association. About one-third of Americans say they've changed their behavior because of mass shootings and about 75% of Americans report significant stress following a mass shooting, APA CEO Arthur Evans said. Mark Strassmann has more.
The Go Safe Act would effectively ban some semi-automatic firearms and large-capacity magazines.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Two Pentagon officials were terminated Friday after they were suspended earlier this week, escalating a week of turmoil at the Department of Defense.
Two people were killed and six others were hospitalized after a Thursday shooting at Florida State University.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen returned Friday from his trip to El Salvador after meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was deported due to an administrative error.
A federal judge has ordered a Tufts University student detained by ICE last month to be brought to Vermont by May 1.
Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.
In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The government is seeking to drop charges against Henrry Villatoro Santos, who was accused of being an MS-13 leader — but his attorneys want the charges to stay in place.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
The Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, is still the deadliest example of domestic terrorism in United States history.
In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.
After graduating in Boston, an international student was hired as a quantitative analyst and even received his work permit days ago. Then, an email changed everything.
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
Ford's vehicle prices could rise this summer if 25% auto tariffs remain in place, the company said in a memo to dealers.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Since mid-January, the dollar has fallen 9% against a basket of currencies, a rare and steep decline.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.
After graduating in Boston, an international student was hired as a quantitative analyst and even received his work permit days ago. Then, an email changed everything.
Two Pentagon officials were terminated Friday after they were suspended earlier this week, escalating a week of turmoil at the Department of Defense.
The government is seeking to drop charges against Henrry Villatoro Santos, who was accused of being an MS-13 leader — but his attorneys want the charges to stay in place.
Vanessa Abraham thought her symptoms were a bad flu — until she collapsed to the floor struggling to breathe.
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
The dead include 15 people who were killed overnight, among them women and children.
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
U.S. Army Sgt. Ivor D. Thornton, 34, landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy in the second wave of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen returned Friday from his trip to El Salvador after meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was deported due to an administrative error.
The remains found at the site were wrapped in textiles and buried with honor, researchers said.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's how to watch all the action on night 1 and night 2.
Netflix's international hit "Adolescence" has been a wakeup call for many adults about an online world of hate that's radicalizing teenage boys.
The Netflix limited series "Adolescence" centers on a young boy who commits an act of violence under the influence of misogynist content online. The show, which is set in the U.K., has reached 120 million views and started a global discussion.
With Tony nominations just days away, Tom Francis talks to Adriana Diaz about starring with Nicole Scherzinger in the hit revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Tallahassee police said there was no connection between the Florida State University shooting suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, and the victims. CBS News' Kati Weis and Anna Schecter have more details.
Florida State University classes were cancelled Friday following Thursday's deadly shooting, as authorities continue to investigate the incident. Philip Allison, an FSU student who works at the student union, joins "The Daily Report" to recount the active shooter situation.
In an exclusive interview, with "48 Hours," Sierra Friar recalls the day her sister and father vanished.
The suspected gunman in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University will face first-degree murder charges, police announced Friday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Cesar Hernandez was wanted for the shooting death of Abigail Esparza Reyes, the leader of a unit known as "Gringo Hunters," which dedicates itself to arresting U.S. fugitives in Mexico.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
On Easter weekend, U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived at the Vatican to meet with the Vatican Secretary of State. It's unclear if he will also meet with Pope Francis, who has resumed some official duties after spending over a month in the hospital.
A graduate student who was injured in the shooting at Florida State University invited CBS News into her hospital room while awaiting a second surgery. Madison Askins said she wants people to know what really happens during violence like this.
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting alleged Venezuelan and Salvadoran gang members held in a Texas detention center after an emergency appeal from the ACLU. The order comes amid a fight over Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported due to an administrative error.
In the weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japan invaded the Philippines. After a months-long siege, American forces surrendered. It's considered one of the worst defeats in U.S. military history. One leader was left to command forces in the face of overwhelming odds, while another evacuated but vowed to return. Now, their story is the subject of "The Fate of the Generals" by Jonathan Horn.
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