Parkland jury foreman on sentencing: "It didn't go the way I would've liked"
Thomas Benjamin told CBS Miami three jurors voted against the death penalty for the gunman, who was convicted of killing 17 people in 2018.
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Parkland gunman faces life in prison
A Florida jury recommended that Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz serve life in prison without parole, sparing him a possible death sentence. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has reaction from the courtroom and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe explains what led up to the jurors' decision.
Parkland victim's family "disgusted" by sentence
Ilan and Lori Alhadeff, whose 14-year-old daughter Alyssa was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, spoke out after a jury recommended life without parole instead of the death sentence for the gunman. Watch their remarks.
What "woke" means and why it generates such passionate emotions
Republican leaders across the nation are condemning the "woke left." But what does "woke" mean, and why does it generate such passionate emotions?
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Florida condo collapse shifts to recovery mission; Italy welcomes back travelers from U.S.
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At least 1 dead in FL partial building collapse; Rescue underway in FL partial building collapse.
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President Biden backs bipartisan infrastructure bill; Activists raise concern over “rainbow capitalism”
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U.S. conducts airstrikes in Iraq and Syria; Government examines 144 reports of UFO sightings
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Toll rises to 12 dead, 149 accounted for in Surfside, Florida collapse; Prince George attends Euro 2020 match with parents
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Death toll rises to 11 in Surfside condo collapse; Two basketball players build business and relationship
GOP sticks with Herschel Walker
GOP senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Rick Scott of Florida campaign with Republican Georgia Senate nominee Herschel Walker as new details emerge from an allegation that the pro-life candidate paid a former girlfriend to have an abortion and urged her to have a second. Nikole Killion reports.
Tampa Bay area braces for major hurricane
The Tampa Bay area is bracing for damage and flooding from Hurricane Ian this week. The city hasn't had a direct impacted by a major storm since 1921. Tampa Fire Chief Barbara Tripp joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss how the city is preparing.
Tampa Bay children's hospital survives Ian
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, was able to withstand Hurricane Ian. About 1,000 people rode out the storm at the hospital. Dr. Joseph Perno, vice president of medical affairs for the hospital, joined CBS News to discuss the storm.
How climate change affects hurricanes
Scientists say climate change could be fueling storms like Hurricane Ian. The storm officially met the National Hurricane Center's threshold for "rapid intensification." Phil Klotzbach, a research scientist in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, joins CBS News to discuss.
Florida braces for Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian is on track to make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast later this week. Forecasters say the conditions will cause a massive storm surge when it hits Florida. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins John Dickerson to discuss the preparations.
Tampa police chief gives update on hurricane
The greater Tampa Bay area appears to have been spared the worst of Hurricane Ian. But the Category 4 storm's winds and rains are wreaking havoc on the power grid. Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor joined CBS News' Joh Dickerson to discuss the latest.
2.2 million migrants apprehended at border over past year
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has apprehended 2.2 million migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border since August of 2021, the agency said. This comes as several Republican governors have been sending thousands of migrants to Democratically-controlled states and cities in protest of current border policies. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses the situation.
GOP governors moving migrants to blue states
Martha's Vineyard, known for its beaches and affluent residents, is suddenly at the center of a debate on immigration after several dozen asylum seekers arrived this week on flights from Texas that were organized by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports on their journey. Then we speak with CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the challenges facing the U.S. immigration system.
Army to build new children's center
Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reported last week on Army families living in Crestview, Florida, who were forced to drive up to three hours a day for childcare. Now, a new child development center will be built to help those families.
Homeowners without insurance face uncertainty after Ian
Many homeowners in Florida did not have flood insurance before Hurricane Ian due to the high costs. They're now facing uncertainty as they rebuild their lives. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Helping Hurricane Ian’s victims
Some Florida residents affected by Hurricane Ian can see their properties and assess damage remotely through a crowdsourcing app.
Residents allowed to return to Florida island slammed by Hurricane Ian
CBS News has contacted local sheriffs and, with their records, has confirmed at least 125 deaths — directly or in part — due to the hurricane in Florida.
NYC declares emergency over migrant busing
New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency over thousands of asylum seekers who have been bused to the city from the southern border. Tanya Rivero reports.
Florida communities join to rebuild after Ian
Communities in southwestern Florida are coming together to rebuild after Hurricane Ian ravaged parts of the state, leading to the deaths of at least 127 people in the U.S. CBS News' Enrique Acevedo has more on relief efforts, and spoke with the head of a nonprofit distributing vital necessities.
Fla. crews work to clear debris, restore power
Efforts to clean up hard-hit areas in southwestern Florida are underway more than one week after Hurricane Ian made landfall. CBS News' Enrique Acevedo is in Fort Myers, where the community is coming together to rebuild.
More severe weather in store for a soaked California, raising mudslide risk
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein found
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Single ticket wins Powerball's $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Rescue helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro
Two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot were killed in the helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Zelenskyy says he had "very good conversation" with U.S. envoys on Christmas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.