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Las Vegas shooting clues
Marilou Danley, the girlfriend of Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock, told investigators she was worried about his mental stability. Danley says she had no idea Paddock was planning the attack. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss what's next in the FBI investigation.
Trump on bump stocks
President Trump and some Republican lawmakers are signaling willingness to consider regulating bump stocks. Authorities say the Las Vegas gunman used the devices to make semi-automatic rifles mimic fully automatic weapons. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down the debate on Capitol Hill.
Behind ISIS' bizarre claim on the Las Vegas massacre
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Vegas gunman called hotel security before rampage
New details come to light as investigators struggle over why Stephen Paddock opened fire on music festival
First responders on Vegas shooting
Dozens of paramedics, firefighters and police officers rushed to the scene of the Las Vegas mass shooting on Sunday. Adriana Diaz spoke with three first responders who acted without hesitation.
Where are bump-fire stocks illegal?
In the days following the shooting, lawmakers have called for a reevaluation of the rapid-fire devices like the ones found in Las Vegas
Search for Vegas gunman's motive
CBS News law enforcement analyst and Viollis Group International CEO Paul Viollis joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the investigation into the Las Vegas gunman's motive and why the gunman's girlfriend might be giving officials pieces of information at a time.
Vegas gunman's mental stability
Investigators are learning more about the Las Vegas gunman's state of mind. Some of the information comes from Stephen Paddock's girlfriend, Marilou Danley, who returned to the U.S. from the Philippines after the shooting. Jeff Pegues reports.
Vegas gunman planned other attacks?
The Las Vegas gunman had booked a room in Chicago this summer at a hotel near Lollapalooza, one of America's largest music festivals. It could be a sign that he was eyeing other cities and venues as targets. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Las Vegas shooter's girlfriend to investigators: I worried about his mental stability
Marilou Danley's attorney told reporters she didn't know about Stephen Paddock's attack plans
Paddock's motive
Police in Las Vegas are still working to uncover the motive behind Stephen Paddock's attack on a country music show that killed 58 people. CBS News Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent joins CBSN to discuss the latest from the investigation.
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Police believe the Las Vegas gunman had an escape plan and must have had help along the way; therapy dogs are providing comfort in Las Vegas.
Gunman checked out other festivals
More than a month before the attack in Las Vegas, Stephen Paddock booked a room that overlooked the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago, but never checked in. He also booked rooms overlooking a different festival in Las Vegas and researched locations in Boston around Fenway Park. Jeff Pegues reports.
Motive remains a mystery
Investigators are no closer to understanding what may have inspired Stephen Paddock to create such carnage in Las Vegas. His preparations were so elaborate, including placing cameras outside his room, that investigators believe Paddock may have had an accomplice. John Blackstone reports.
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Las Vegas gunman's motive still a mystery; Therapy dogs serve as "second responders" in Las Vegas.
How will the Las Vegas mass shooting change policing?
One expert says the massacre perpetrated by Stephen Paddock will have a "huge rippling effect" on law enforcement tactics
Gun control debate
Following the Las Vegas massacre, there's growing bipartisan support for lawmakers to examine restricting "bump stocks," gun accessories that adapt weapons to fire faster. House Speaker Paul Ryan today said it's something Congress should look into. Politico reporter Louis Nelson joins CBSN with more.
Las Vegas gunman details
CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers reports from Las Vegas on the challenges authorities face in uncovering a motive behind Sunday's mass shooting. Investigators say gunman Stephen Paddock left no suicide note and his girlfriend claims she had no idea what he was planning.
Did Las Vegas gunman target other music festivals?
New disclosures come as investigators struggle to explain what led Stephen Paddock to open fire in Las Vegas
Could Vegas gunman’s gambling habits reveal his motive?
Investigators sorting through heavy gambler Stephen Paddock’s casino comings and goings
Las Vegas gunman's girlfriend
FBI agents spoke to Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock's girlfriend for hours, looking for clues. In a public statement Wednesday, Marilou Danley called Paddock a "kind, caring, quiet man," and said she was never aware of any sign that he was planning Sunday's massacre. Jeff Pegues reports.
Vegas gunman planned to escape
Police in Las Vegas now believe the man who carried out the deadliest attack on American soil since 9/11 had an escape plan. They are not ruling out possible accomplices. Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo says gunman Stephen Paddock must have had some help, but his motive is still a mystery. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Las Vegas sheriff says gunman "had to have help at some point"
Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said there are no concrete examples of accomplices but "it's be hard for me to believe" that Stephen Paddock acted alone
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in targeted shooting, NYPD says
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
Hegseth signed NDA, received six-figure severance after leaving veterans' group, sources say
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of defense, received a six-figure sum after he left Concerned Veterans for America amid allegations of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexual impropriety, all of which he denies.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
2 students wounded in Northern California school shooting
Authorities say a suspect is dead and two students are hurt after a shooting at a school in the Northern California community of Palermo on Wednesday.
Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him
Several candidates under consideration to replace Trump's defense pick, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst.
Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris returns to NYC to face charges
The woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris last week returned to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday to face charges.
Here's who Trump has picked for Cabinet and other top jobs
Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.
Israeli strike on tent camp in Gaza kills at least 21 people, hospital says
The Israeli military said its aircraft struck senior Hamas militants involved in terrorist activities in the area.
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DOJ: Memphis police discriminate against Black people, use excessive force
The Justice Department report marked the conclusion of an investigation that began six months after Tyre Nichols was kicked, punched and hit with a police baton as five officers tried to arrest him after he fled a traffic stop.
Art teacher dies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom
A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat that presumably had rabies inside her classroom, officials and a friend of the woman said.
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris returns to NYC to face charges
The woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris last week returned to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday to face charges.
Why is this European city ranked No. 1 in the world for expats?
These are the best cities for international workers, according to a new quality-of-life ranking. Here's why this European locale tops the list.
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More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
Why is this European city ranked No. 1 in the world for expats?
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Amazon sued over slower deliveries to low-income neighborhoods
Amazon allegedly stopped its fastest delivery service to almost 50,000 Prime subscribers in two District of Columbia ZIP codes.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
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Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Manhattan?
Here's what we know about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot to death in Manhattan on Wednesday.
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Hegseth signed NDA, received six-figure severance after leaving veterans' group, sources say
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of defense, received a six-figure sum after he left Concerned Veterans for America amid allegations of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexual impropriety, all of which he denies.
Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him
Several candidates under consideration to replace Trump's defense pick, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst.
Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
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More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.
CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received up to $46 million in a grant to help develop an innovative treatment to cure blindness.
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started
Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says.
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Israeli strike on tent camp in Gaza kills at least 21 people, hospital says
The Israeli military said its aircraft struck senior Hamas militants involved in terrorist activities in the area.
French lawmakers pass no-confidence vote to oust prime minister
France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote a no-confidence motion that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign.
Pope Francis receives first all-electric popemobile from Mercedes
Pope Francis uses the popemobile to greet pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during general audiences and other papal ceremonies.
Man severely injured protecting wife from polar bear attack
The man had serious injuries to his arm and legs, said police in Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario, Canada.
China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade row deepens
As China responds to the latest U.S. measures by banning the export of several key minerals, one analyst warns of "a trade war that has no winners."
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Dolly Parton's new children's book stars her French bulldog Billy
Dolly Parton appeared on "CBS Mornings" Wednesday from Nashville to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas."
Lisa Lisa on rediscovering her voice
Lisa Lisa talks about her unforgettable 80s hits, her journey in music and how her perspective has changed over the years.
Inside the world of freediving
Michael John Warren joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the art and challenges of freediving.
Dolly Parton on new children's book
Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas," which features her real-life French bulldog, Billy.
British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
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Most common passwords of 2024 revealed
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
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.
Company pilots drone food delivery service
In California, a company is running a pilot program for drone food delivery. Itay Hod takes a look at how the service works.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
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Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
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.
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2 students wounded in California school shooting
Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected gunman was found dead. Elise Preston has the latest.
Search for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel Wednesday in what authorities are calling a "targeted attack." CBS News has learned the gunman, who remains at large, went to Starbucks shortly before the shooting and may have left behind crucial evidence. Meg Oliver has the latest.
Search for UnitedHealthcare CEO death suspect
An unidentified gunman shot and killed the CEO of America's largest health care insurer Wednesday morning in New York City. Police are searching for a suspect in what officials are calling a "brazen, targeted attack" on UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest.
Police across U.S. illegally selling firearms
A CBS News investigation found dozens of law enforcement leaders buying and illegally selling guns. A review of government audits and court records over the last 20 years uncovered instances in 23 states across the U.S., plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., for more than 50 cases. CBS News crime and public safety producer Erin D. Cauchi has the details.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing new video
Surveillance video appears to show the moments before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a New York City hotel. CBS News' Rikki Klieman looks at what's known.
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More on small asteroid near Earth
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
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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.
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.
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2 students wounded in California school shooting
Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected gunman was found dead. Elise Preston has the latest.
Behind Yoon's decision to declare martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol is under pressure to step down or face impeachment after briefly declaring martial law. The move drew protests and intense backlash. Robert Kelly, professor of international relations at the Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
French lawmakers oust prime minister
France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of Parliament. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting investigation
New York City police continued searching for the person who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday morning in Manhattan. CBS News law enforcement contributor and former NYPD deputy commissioner Richard Esposito has more on the investigation.
Gender-affirming care case goes before SCOTUS
Supreme Court justices Wednesday heard arguments over Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. During the hearing, a majority of justices appeared to agree that laws passed by Tennessee and 23 other states banning hormone treatments and puberty blockers for children who identify as transgender do not violate the equal protection clause. Jan Crawford has details.