Texas gun laws allow 18-year-olds to buy AR-15s, the weapons used in Uvalde shooting
The gunman legally purchased two AR-style rifles at a local federal firearms licensee on May 17 and on May 20, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The gunman legally purchased two AR-style rifles at a local federal firearms licensee on May 17 and on May 20, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Following the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, many Americans are once again calling for new gun control legislation. Adam Skaggs, chief counsel and policy director for the Giffords Law Center, spoke with CBS News' Lana Zak about what can be done to prevent another shooting.
Linda Beigel Schulman's son was a teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He was killed trying to protect his students during that mass shooting in 2018. Schulman joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Authorities are trying to piece together the suspect's background and actions leading up to the elementary school mass shooting Uvalde, Texas. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red & Blue" with more on what investigators are looking at.
We are learning new details about one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Officials say 19 kids and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. CBS Dallas-Fort Worth's Erin Jones reports, and then CBS News' Tanya Rivero joins "Red & Blue" from Uvalde with more.
President Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Uvalde Texas "in the coming days."
President Biden again called on Congress to pass gun control measures in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. He also spoke about a new executive order aimed at reforming federal law enforcement and creating a national database of officer misconduct. Watch his remarks.
Nelba Marquez-Greene said she re-lived the tragic day she lost a child in the Sandy Hook shooting when she learned of Tuesday's shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the school shooting suspect posted several messages about his plans on Facebook minutes before the attack. The company says they were private chat messages. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has the latest on that part of the investigation.
Nineteen innocent children — second, third and fourth graders — and two adults were killed in a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday – the second-deadliest elementary school shooting in the U.S. This is how the tragedy unfolded.
The district says grief counselors will be available starting Wednesday.
Golden State Warriors player and father of a baby boy Damion Lee called for stricter gun control following the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, saying it's easier to "get a gun than baby formula right now."
CBS News anchor Tanya Rivero is in Uvalde, Texas, with the latest on the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School, after Governor Greg Abbot held a press conference with more details on the investigation.
As the U.S. mourns after another school shooting, parents and children are navigating how to deal with the fear and trauma that follows these tragedies. Jessica Glass Kendorski, a school psychologist and chair of school psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, joins CBS News with advice on how parents can speak with their children in the wake of a mass shooting.
Police say the gunman that killed 19 children and 2 teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday was wearing body armor, carrying a rifle, and was able to get past multiple police office officers to barricade himself in a classroom. Kathy Guider, retired FBI special agent and VP of operations at Veracity IIR, joins CBS News to discuss how a shooting like this occurred.
Law enforcement investigating a deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, TX say the accused gunman barricaded himself in a classroom, killing 19 children and two teachers. CBS News' Lilia Luciano explains why investigators are still having trouble determining exactly how many students were in that classroom.
Murphy, who represented the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School, urged colleagues to take legislative action.
At least two dozen children have been killed by gunfire on school property in the first five months of 2022.
CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero from Uvalde, Texas with an update on the aftermath of Tuesday's deadly school shooting.
Safety in the classroom is top of mind for many educators after Tuesday's tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Kenneth Trump, president of National School Safety and Security Services, a Cleveland-based consulting firm specializing in school security and emergency preparedness training, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green with more.
Lt. Christopher Olivarez, of the Texas Department Public Safety, detailed the horrific ordeal during an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
At least 19 children and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.
The community in Uvalde, Texas is reeling as the investigation into the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School continues. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil joined Tanya Rivero at the site of the attack to discuss what we know so far.
Dr. Jamie Howard, senior clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, joins "CBS Mornings" with advice on how parents can talk with their kids about the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, and what to do if their kids have fears and anxieties about going to school.
"We can't exhale once again, make excuses, and accept these tragic realities as the status quo," he said. "... This is an epidemic we can control."
Hassan Nasrallah, the long-time leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut, Israel's military says.
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.
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."
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Former President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower in New York on Friday morning.
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
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
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
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.
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.
Hassan Nasrallah, the long-time leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut, Israel's military says.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.
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.
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.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
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.
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?
In Iowa, we learn why many farmers are installing wind turbines on their properties to lift declining revenues. Then in California, we tour a one-of-a-kind rescue shelter giving neglected and abused animals a second chance. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
The Yankees, Guardians, Phillies and Dodgers punched their tickets to the post season in their respective leagues while two wild card spots remain up for grabs heading into the final weekend of the regular season. CBS Sports MLB writer Matt Snyder breaks it all down.
British actress Maggie Smith, known for her roles in "Harry Potter," "Downton Abbey" and more, has died at the age of 89. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Innocencio looks back on her decades-long career.
Friday marks one year since the end of the 148-day Writers Guild of America strike that impacted more than 11,000 union members. The Ankler staff writer Elaine Low joins to discuss the strike's impact and how writers are faring in the time since.
A report by the Commonwealth Fund ranked the U.S. last for health system performance, despite spending more on its health care than peer nations. The ranking was based on access, outcomes, administrative efficiency, equity and the care process. Commonwealth Fund executive Reginald D. Williams II joins CBS News to unpack the findings.