Intruder able to enter Uvalde school during safety audit, superintendent says
The gunman who killed 19 students and two teachers at an Uvalde elementary school in May gained access to the building through an unlocked side door.
Gun Violence
Uvalde victims' families, friends testify
Family and friends of victims of the Uvalde mass shooting testified at a congressional hearing on tougher gun laws. The House passed a bill making it possible for Puerto Rico to become a state but it has little chance of getting Senate approval. And Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" hit the top of Billboard's charts for the fourth year in a row.
In a city plagued by gun violence, this man turns ammunition into art
Each year since he was 17, Mykael Ash has lost at least one friend or relative to gun violence. "My art saved my life," he says.
Sandy Hook parents fight for change 10 years later
A decade after the Sandy Hook school shooting, there have been nearly 4,300 mass shootings, with 38 of them at schools. Nikki Battiste spoke with parents who are honoring their children's lives by working to protect other families from gun violence.
Isaiah Márquez-Greene writes "Note To Self"
Ten years after he survived and his sister died in the Sandy Hook shooting, Isaiah Márquez-Greene writes a letter to his younger self about perseverance and strength.
Sandy Hook families push to make schools safer
Today marks 10 years since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. More than two dozen people, including 20 children, were killed. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste has more.
Suspect formally charged in LGBTQ+ club shooting
The person accused of a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs last month appeared in court on Tuesday. They face 305 felony accounts, including murder, attempted murder and hate crime charges.
Uvalde city officials seek shooting records
The city of Uvalde, Texas has filed a lawsuit demanding the district attorney turn over investigative materials from the Robb Elementary School shooting. Former President Barack Obama visited Georgia to campaign for Senator Raphael Warnock in his runoff election battle with Herschel Walker. And a Frenchwoman has made history in Qatar as the first female to referee a men's World Cup match.
Feds step in on Jackson water crisis
The Justice Department has intervened to try and fix Jackson, Mississippi's water system, which nearly collapsed this summer and continues to struggle. A Walmart employee who survived last week's mass shooting at a store in Virginia filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company for continuing to employ the shooter despite threats and strange behavior, and a new Alzheimer’s drug is showing positive results.
Buffalo grocery store mass shooter pleads guilty
The gunman who killed 10 people in a racist attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, pleaded guilty to state charges. The guilty plea means he will be sentenced to life in prison. Jericka Duncan reports.
Buffalo supermarket gunman pleads guilty to murder, domestic terrorism
The gunman pleaded guilty to all state charges brought in a 25-count indictment. He will serve life in prison without parole.
Vigils held for mass shooting victims
Survivors and communities nationwide came together Sunday to pay tribute to victims lost in recent mass shootings in Colorado and Virginia. Danya Bacchus reports.
Colorado governor: State to consider expanding red flag laws
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he expects state lawmakers to consider expanding "red flag" laws to potentially allow district attorneys to obtain extreme risk protection orders, used to confiscate guns from those deemed a threat to themselves or others.
Former DHS chiefs on gun laws, immigration and more
Former Homeland Security Secretaries Jeh Johnson and Michael Chertoff discuss efforts to combat gun violence, the use of "red flag" laws, the situation at the southern border and more.
Memorializing mass shootings
Memorials honoring those killed in mass shootings are being erected in cities across the country, raising questions about what stories will be told and how best to honor the dead.
Walmart shooter bought gun hours before killing
The Chesapeake, Virginia, Walmart shooter legally purchased a 9mm handgun just hours before he killed his coworkers, police said. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Witness says Virginia Walmart gunman "was picking people out"
Jessica Wilczewski says supervisor who attacked colleagues in a breakroom "made sure who he wanted dead, was dead."
Walmart manager kills 6 in shooting in Virginia
Authorities confirmed the alleged gunman who killed six people at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, was a store manager. Several others were injured in the attack, and the gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBS News' Omar Villafranca to discuss.
Virginia senator calls for gun reform
Virginia State Sen. Lillie Louise Lucas says that gun reform is needed to prevent more mass shootings. She makes a plea for other lawmakers to take action in an interview with CBS News, as the community she represents deals with the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Walmart.
Chesapeake mayor on Walmart mass shooting
Six people were killed by a gunman at a Chesapeake, Virginia, Walmart late Tuesday night. Mayor Rick West shares with "CBS News Mornings" that he believes a "disgruntled employee" was behind the shooting.
Mass shooting in Virginia Walmart
Police say a gunman killed six people in a Chesapeake, Virginia Walmart late Tuesday. Authorities say the shooter is also deceased and multiple others are injured, with at least five hospitalized. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues has more.
Chesapeake mayor talks Walmart mass shooting
Chesapeake, Virginia, Mayor Rick West joins CBS News to discuss last night's deadly mass shooting at a local Walmart. At least six people were killed during the attack. Mayor West says the gunman is believed to have been a "disgruntled employee." He spoke with Elaine Quijano about the community's response to the latest mass shooting.
Veteran opens up on stopping LGBTQ club gunman
Richard Fierro, an Army veteran, is credited with saving lives at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, when he tackled the gunman and held him until police arrived. He's opening up about the horrific shooting. Janet Shamlian reports.
Colorado shooting survivors describe terror
Felicia Juvera and Gil Rodriguez were at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Saturday night when a gunman opened fire, killing five people and wounding 17 others. The couple spoke to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Elaine Quijano about what they witnessed and how they're coping with what happened that day.
Victims identified in LGBTQ club shooting
The names of those killed in the shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, have been released. Victims include two of the club's bartenders. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in poll
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
Khanna says DOJ Epstein files release was a "slap in the face" to survivors
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Power restored to about 110,000 San Francisco customers after outage
PG&E said it did not have a precise timeframe for when power would be fully restored due to the "significant and extensive" damage to one of its substations.
Thousands of mourners gather at Bondi Beach to honor attack victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
Israel's Cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The latest approvals bring the total number of new settlements over the past two years to 69, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich posted on social media.
Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $1.6 billion ahead of next drawing
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
Bowen Yang leaves "SNL" after 8 seasons
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.