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Patience Carter is a 20-year-old survivor of the Orlando nightclub shooting. She describes the terrifying ordeal that she and two friends went through, and the guilt she feels after surviving the attack when one of her friends and so many others did not.
Survivors of the shooting in Orlando this past weekend have been recounting the horrific moments inside Pulse nightclub. Some said they heard the shooter's 911 call and other chilling details. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN from Orlando with more.
President Obama weighed in on the political divide over national security policy, and had some harsh words for Donald Trump's call to ban Muslims. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to discuss how concerns about terrorism are impacting the campaign season.
After a meeting with his National Security Council, President Obama spoke about the fight against ISIS and how his approach differs from the rhetoric of Donald Trump. See his full remarks.
The city of Orlando was stunned by the deadly massacre that took place at a gay nightclub. CBSN anchor Josh Elliott is in Orlando and joins CBSN with the latest details on the investigation and more on the local reaction to issues like gun control and immigration.
President Obama says there is more pressure on ISIS now than ever before. Former U.S. ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill joins CBSN to discuss whether or not the U.S. is doing enough in the fight against the terrorist group.
Orlando gunman Omar Mateen's wife has been interviewed by the FBI about her husband's plans and what she might have known. CBS News Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest.
Omar Mateen's wife has been interviewed by FBI and told authorities she attempted to stop husband from committing massacre, source says
The massacre of 49 people at an Orlando nightclub is raising questions about access to guns - assault rifles, in particular
Angel Colon said he was shot several times by Omar Mateen in Pulse nightclub in two separate incidents
The Florida gun shop owner who sold weapons to Omar Mateen says the Orlando shooter purchased them legally.
CBS News' David Begnaud discusses reports from a number of witnesses who said Omar Mateen had been to the Pulse nightclub multiple times before the Orlando massacre.
CBS News' Jeff Pegues explains the FBI's previous inqiries involving Omar Mateen, and the next steps in the Orlando massacre investigation.
Former FBI profiler explains to CBS News why a man who may have been gay gunned down dozens of gay people and claimed loyalty to extremists
The FBI faces questions about its past checks on Orlando shooter, Omar Mateen. Former FBI senior criminal profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole, who spent more than 20 years investigating mass shootings including the Columbine massacre, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Orlando mass shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history.
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the investigation into Sunday's Orlando massacre that killed 49 people and injured 53 others. It was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
We have new details of heroism among the survivors of the Orlando attack. People who escaped Pulse nightclub Sunday morning and helped carry victims to safety are sharing their experiences. Mark Strassmann spoke with Imran Yousuf, whose Marine training and quick thinking may have prevented a much bigger tragedy.
Investigators searched a home Monday belonging to the Orlando gunman's father. They also searched Omar Mateen's car just a few miles away. Family members and former friends are painting very different pictures of the gunman, whose persona largely remains a mystery. David Begnaud reports from Fort Pierce, Florida.
FBI agents scrutinized Omar Mateen twice in recent years but cleared him both times, confirming no evidence of ties to terror
The FBI will conduct a review to determine whether mistakes were made in its past investigations of the Orlando gunman, Omar Mateen. Agents checked him out twice in recent years, and did not confirm any evidence of terror ties. Sources tell CBS News the worldwide security firm Mateen worked for didn't know why the FBI investigated him. Jeff Pegues reports.
Across the nation and around the globe, people are mourning the 49 victims slaughtered in an attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando. The people of Orlando came together to honor the victims of their community. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
The Eiffel Tower lit up Monday night in support of the victims of the massacre in Orlando.
An attempt to hold a moment of silence on Capitol Hill took a turn when Democratic legislators shouted down Speaker Paul Ryan. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on the controversial moment.
After the shooting in Orlando, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are trading attacks over policies on national security, immigration and gun control. Trump is also barring the Washington Post from his campaign events. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the latest.
Officials are investigating the motive behind the mass shooting in Orlando that killed 49 people and injured dozens. Brendan Koerner, contributing editor for Wired magazine, joins CBSN with more with how ISIS may outsource its terror.
The vote capped a chaotic week in Washington that saw Trump torpedo a bipartisan deal.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens traveled to Syria Friday, making the first known U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government, and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.
Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Historians say Trump falsely said he was the only president to collect revenue from tariffs on Chinese goods, among other claims.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Samuel Paty was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.
At least two people were killed and over 60 were injured after a car crashed into a Christmas market in eastern Germany. Authorities arrested a suspect, saying they believe he acted alone in the deliberate act. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more details.
At least two people, including a toddler, were killed, and at least 60 more hurt, after a car crashed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate attack. German police said a Saudi man has been arrested, but a motive has not yet been determined. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz has more.
More than 60 people were injured and at least two killed Friday after a driver rammed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The driver is in custody and local government officials say they suspect the crash was deliberate. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest details.
John Ramsey, JonBenét Ramsey's dad, says he thinks DNA technology will lead to an answer in his daughter's brutal murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down her latest reporting on the case.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
An Arizona elementary teacher uses Steve Hartman's "On the Road" stories to teach kindness and character. One about a Secret Santa that gives out money to random strangers has inspired his students to do the same over the holidays -- and this year was no different.
Employees at Starbucks stores started a five-day strike in several U.S. cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, workers are on strike at more than a half dozen Amazon facilities, with more locations expected to join. Carter Evans has details.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Roger Carstens, the Biden administration's top official for freeing Americans held overseas, is in Syria for a high-risk mission: making the first known face-to-face contact with the caretaker government and asking for help finding missing American journalist Austin Tice. Carsten spoke to CBS News in an exclusive interview for "Face the Nation."
Over 100,000 people were forcibly disappeared under Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, according to rights groups. Imtiaz Tyab spoke with people desperate to find their loved ones after Damascus fell to Syrian rebels.