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Supreme Court to decide gun law case

The recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, have once again reignited debate over gun laws in the U.S. The Supreme Court is set to release an opinion on a New York gun law case that could make it easier for people to carry concealed weapons. Darrell Miller, the Melvin G. Shimm Professor of Law at Duke Law School and co-faculty director of the Duke Center for Firearms Law, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of the highly anticipated decision.

May 30, 2022
05:51

Why do mass shooters choose the AR-15 style rifle?

In the wake of yet another mass shooting in the United States, Scott Pelley revisits his 2018 report on the AR-15 style rifle and the high-velocity rounds that make the gun so deadly.

May 29, 2022
13:23

What can Australia teach us about mass shootings?

In 1996, just 12 days after 35 people were killed in a mass shooting in Port Arthur, Tasmania, the government of Australia enacted strict gun control legislation, including a ban on the sale and import of all automatic and semi-automatic rifles and shotguns, and a gun buyback program. Since then, there have been only one mass shooting in Australia, and gun homicides decreased nearly 60 percent. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with Australian politicians, and with a victim and gunowner, about the sweeping changes. (A previous version of this story was broadcast on March 13, 2016.)

May 29, 2022
06:54

Reverb: Gun Fight | CBS Reports

CBS Reports explores gun violence victims' fight to pass gun control laws in Virginia in the wake of mass shootings and the armed resistance determined to stop them from passing.

May 26, 2022
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What past school shootings have to teach us

March for Our Lives is planning a nationwide protest this June in response to the Uvalde school shooting, roughly four years after the shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida that killed 17 people. Vanity fair contributor Dave Cullen is the author of best-sellers "Columbine" and "Parkland: Birth of a Movement." He joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green to discuss the lessons learned from those tragedies.

May 26, 2022
09:05

International responses to mass shootings

CBS News correspondent Holly Williams takes a look at examples around the world where gun laws changed in response to mass shootings, and why the U.S. hasn't done the same.

May 26, 2022
05:04

Ben Crump on mass shooting: Hold accountable those who "curate hate"

Attorney for family of victim says they are investigating events leading up to mass shooting, including those who "curate this hate" and promote white supremacist violence.

May 16, 2022

U.S. rocked by 3 mass shootings over weekend

Police in South Carolina and Pittsburgh are investigating three mass shootings that left two teenagers dead and dozens of other people wounded. Jeff Pegues reports.

Apr 18, 2022
02:39

Role educators play in preventing school shootings

Educational experts have reported 31 school shootings in the United States this year. University of Virginia professor of education Dewey Cornell joins CBSN to discuss more.

Dec 12, 2021
06:36

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Former FBI special agent talks mass shootings

Former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit, author of the book "Stop the Killing: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis" joined CBSN to discuss the rise in gun violence in America.

Aug 13, 2021
15:10

Justice Department launches gun trafficking strike forces

The Justice Department is cracking down on the wave of illegal guns plaguing American cities. But federal efforts to reduce gun crime have rarely had much impact. Jeff Pegues takes a look.

Jul 22, 2021
01:58

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Deadly gun violence over July 4 weekend

Across the U.S., more than 180 people were killed and 516 wounded in shootings over the July 4th holiday weekend, according to the Gun Violence Archive. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green has more.

Jul 6, 2021
00:32

6/23: Red and Blue

Biden unveils strategy to tackle rising crime and gun violence; Supreme Court sides with cheerleader in free speech case

Jun 23, 2021
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Mass shootings bookend Biden gun announcement

President Joe Biden introduced half a dozen executive actions Thursday addressing gun violence, calling it an "international embarrassment." Just a few hours later, one person was killed and five others were hurt in a mass shooting in Texas, the second mass shooting that day. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim joins CBSN AM with more.

Apr 9, 2021
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More shootings as Biden acts on gun violence

President Biden says his new executive actions will help reduce gun violence in America, which he calls an "international embarrassment." His announcement came as the U.S. saw two more mass shootings over the course of 24 hours. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss the latest.

Apr 9, 2021
11:19

White House taking action on gun violence

President Biden is taking executive actions to combat what he calls an "epidemic" of gun violence in the U.S. White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what comes next.

Apr 8, 2021
06:59

New executive actions against gun violence

After the mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia, President Biden is taking his first steps toward fulfilling his campaign promises on gun control. Weijia Jiang reports on what these changes could mean for gun safety in America.

Apr 8, 2021
03:00

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Biden urges Congress to pass gun bills

President Biden is calling on Congress to close background check loopholes and pass an assault weapons ban following the two recent mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia that left 18 people dead. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.

Mar 24, 2021
09:31

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Mass shootings reignite debate over gun laws

The recent deadly mass shootings in Boulder, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia have reignited the debate over gun laws. President Biden is facing mounting pressure to pursue tougher measures as the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on gun violence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to take us through the latest.

Mar 23, 2021
06:33

Fred Guttenberg, father of Parkland school shooting victim Jaime Guttenberg, is ejected after shouting during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address

Parkland father ejected from State of the Union for yelling out

The president spoke about protecting Second Amendment rights but didn't mention the numerous mass shootings that have occurred during his time in office

Feb 5, 2020

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Whistleblower complaint filed involving Trump; Sandy Hook promise release back-to-school PSA

Sep 19, 2019
45:40

Shooting-themed hoodies prompt backlash

A fashion brand based in New York is facing backlash over hoodies it unveiled during New York Fashion Week. The hoodies featured the names of schools where mass shootings have occurred, including Stoneman Douglas and Columbine, and appeared to have holes made by bullets.

Sep 18, 2019
01:19

Inside America's largest black gun group

Democrats are working to advance gun bills in Congress in an effort to pressure Republicans and the White House in the wake of several deadly mass shootings. The country's largest and best known gun rights association, the NRA, is losing board members. But another, lesser-known gun organization, is thriving. Omar Villafranca reports.

Sep 11, 2019
04:31

Democrats start new push for gun control

House Democrats started a new push for gun control measures, in response to several recent mass shootings. They're focusing on passing universal background checks. Nancy Cordes reports.

Sep 10, 2019
02:09

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John Bolton out as national security adviser; Former school custodian now the district superintendent.

Sep 10, 2019
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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.

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Judge dismisses charges against Trump in D.C. election case after Smith request

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.

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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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Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Continues In New York

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.

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Illegal border crossings on track to reach new Biden-era low

President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.

10H ago

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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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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Drake's Till Death Do Us Part Rap Battle Event

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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West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for 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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor

Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.

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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor

Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.

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Is AI better at planning and booking a vacation than you are?

Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.

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Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan Black Friday strikes

Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.

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Macy's says an employee hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses

Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.

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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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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.

8H ago

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.

8H ago

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.

2H ago

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.

5H ago

Judge dismisses charges against Trump in D.C. election case after Smith request

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.

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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.

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Weekly injections of GLP-1 receptor agonist for improved glucose regulation in type 2 diabetes

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.

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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?"

Nov 24

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.

Nov 24
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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.

Nov 23

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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.

13H ago

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.

14H ago

Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy

Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.

16H ago

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.

17H ago

16 missing after Egyptian tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip

Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 16 still missing.

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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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"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.

14H ago
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"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."

17H ago
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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.

17H ago

"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie

One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.

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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor

Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.

9H ago

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.

17H 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

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.

9H ago

A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI

At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.

Nov 24
04:05

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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.

Nov 24
03:47

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.

Nov 22
03:56

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.

Nov 22

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.

Nov 21

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

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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.

7H ago
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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.

10H ago
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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.

13H ago
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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.

8H ago

Arrest made after woman, baby shot dead in car in Connecticut

A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.

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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.

Nov 22

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.

Nov 22
13:00

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
10:13

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

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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 18
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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.

Nov 7
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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.

Sep 5
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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.

Aug 14
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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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What does financial success look like?

According to a new survey from financial service company Empower, Gen Z Americans believe it takes a salary of $588,000 to be considered financially successful. That's more than double the figure from other generations. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to unpack the findings.

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Arguments heard over pending Infowars sale

A federal judge in Texas plans to hold another hearing to decide whether satirical news outlet "The Onion" can move forward with the purchase of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' company, Infowars. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest from Houston.

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Thanksgiving week 2024 weather forecast

Multiple weather systems are forecast to drop rain and snow across the U.S. during the week of Thanksgiving. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more on what conditions to expect.

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Security high ahead of Thanksgiving events

Federal and local authorities are reportedly warning the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City could be a target for would-be terrorists. Law enforcement officials will also need to be on high alert for what could be the busiest and most crowded holiday travel season yet. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.

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Illegal crossings on track for Biden-era low

For the first time under the Biden administration, illegal crossings at the southern border are on track to dip below 50,000 for November. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

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