CBS Reports examine arming teachers debate
As school shootings continue across the U.S., the debate is growing over whether to arm teachers. Lilia Luciano joins CBS News with a preview her latest for CBS Reports.
As school shootings continue across the U.S., the debate is growing over whether to arm teachers. Lilia Luciano joins CBS News with a preview her latest for CBS Reports.
While some victims' families and survivors fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children's teachers.
As America grapples with the crisis of school shootings, solutions to school safety seem to divide into two sides — more restrictions or more guns. While victims’ families and survivors in largely conservative and pro-gun Texas now fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children’s teachers.
The mother of a University of Virginia student and football player severely injured in Sunday's shooting says her son is in critical but stable condition after two surgeries. Catherine Herridge sits down with Brenda Hollins who shares the chilling moment she got the call her son was shot.
The mother of Mike Hollins, a University of Virginia student injured in Sunday's shooting, says her son is in critical but stable condition. She opens up to Catherine Herridge about her son's strength and the challenge of forgiveness.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
Phoenix police released video of the September incident at an elementary school.
The review of autopsies and other records is part of a criminal investigation by Texas Rangers into the hesitant police response at Robb Elementary School.
Police dispatch recordings are shining more light on the police response to the deadly school shooting last May in Uvalde, Texas. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us from Uvalde to explain the changes members of the community are asking for now.
In 911 calls, frantic students and teachers describe the calls for help inside Robb Elementary School during the shooting massacre in May. Omar Villafranca shows us the new chilling and heartbreaking details we are learning from the chilling audio, obtained by The Texas Tribune and ProPublica.
In 911 calls, obtained by the Texas Tribune and ProPublica and released with the permission of victims' families, frantic students and teachers describe the horror of the Uvalde school shooting as it happened. Warning: The clips are disturbing. Omar Villafranca reports.
The gunman responsible for killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018 was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez was outside the courthouse.
The Parkland school shooter was formally sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole after victims' families got a chance to speak at his sentencing hearing. A Florida jury had voted to spare Nikolas Cruz from the death penalty. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joined Weijia Jiang from Fort Lauderdale to discuss the breaking news.
It's been more than four years since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. For the first time, survivors and victims' family members were allowed to issue statements directly to the man responsible for the attack during his sentencing hearing Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is there with more.
Despite outrage on behalf of parents of Uvalde shooting victims, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw is ignoring calls to resign. Janet Shamlian reports.
Families of Uvalde victims confronted Texas' police chief, who previously said he'd step down if any of his officers had any culpability in the botched response to the school shooting. But in his first public comments in months, he was defiant. Janet Shamlian reports.
Police said it was "not yet clear when or how" the suspect got the gun back.
Whitmer accused GOP challenger Tudor Dixon of pushing conspiracy theories meant to divide people.
St. Louis police said the gunman who killed two people at a high school had over 600 rounds of ammunition on him. He's been identified as 19-year-old Orlando Harris, who was a former student of the school. Jeff Pegues has the story.
Tenth-grader Alexandria Bell and 61-year-old teacher Jean Kuczka died and seven students were wounded.
A new report shows a decline in American students' proficiency in both reading and math since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona calls the results "appalling" and "unacceptable." He joins CBS News to discuss the impact of remote learning and how the Biden administration's is responding to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Ashley Rench said she heard a loud bang, then the intercom announced, "Miles Davis is in the building" — code for an intruder, she said.
A teacher and a 16-year-old girl were killed Monday after a gunman broke into a St. Louis high school and opened fire. Damon Arnold reports.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Commissioner Michael Sack and other officials said the swift response to a deadly shooting at the city's Central Visual and Performing Arts High School helped prevent an even greater tragedy. A teacher and a teenage girl were killed, and officials said they gunman is also dead. Watch their full briefing.
Ethan Crumbley, who fatally shot four of his classmates, pleaded guilty to 24 felony counts, including murder and terrorism, in a Michigan courtroom. He could face life in prison and may be called to testify when his parents go on trial for supplying him with a gun.
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Federal prosecutors have charged three Iranian hackers for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign as part of a "wide-ranging" cyber scheme.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
City officials shared clips of boats slammed into homes and a residence burning amid the floodwaters as they conducted water rescue operations.
Israel's leader softens his stance on a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, but deadly strikes in Lebanon continue as he addresses the U.N.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The car attempted to make a pass on a two-lane road and struck two other vehicles, the state Highway Patrol said Friday.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
The Israeli military says it struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, and sources told The Associated Press that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was the target.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
A simple cocktail recipe, from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Barefoot Contessa at Home."
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Three Iranian hackers are being accused of targeting former President Donald Trump's presidential campaign. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the unsealed indictment.
Tropical Depression Helene is moving north through Georgia and the Carolinas. Flash flood warnings are in effect across the Peach State, with some areas potentially seeing up to eight inches of rain by Friday night. Skip Henderson, mayor of Columbus, Georgia, joins CBS News to discuss how the storm is impacting his community.
Portions of Florida and Georgia are underwater after Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane Thursday night. The storm quickly weakened, but not before causing major flooding and widespread power outages. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest from Tallahassee, Florida.
Former President Donald Trump sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York on Friday ahead of a campaign trip to Michigan later in the day. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on the meeting and Trump's stops in the Great Lakes State.
Jim Cantore tells CBS News' Tom Hanson about what made Hurricane Helene different from the 113 other storms he's covered — and how a sudden shift east saved Tallahassee from the worst storm it would have ever experienced. "This seems to be the spot, all of a sudden, for Mother Nature's wrath."