As Texas trial concludes, Alex Jones has more legal troubles ahead
The conspiracy theorist will face multiple trials this year to decide what he owes in damages to families who sued him for defamation and won.
Gun Violence
Alex Jones ordered to pay over $4 million in damages to Sandy Hook family
The conspiracy theorist and far-right broadcaster had earlier been found liable for defamation in a rare default judgment.
Highland Park shooting suspect pleads not guilty to over 100 felony counts
The man is accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more during a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
Sandy Hook dad blames Alex Jones for "hell"
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is defending his false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax. The parents of one of the 6-year-old victims is suing him, claiming his lies made their life a "living hell." Janet Shamlian reports.
3 killed, 11 wounded in Philadelphia shooting
Three people were killed and 11 others were wounded in a shooting in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Officials gave and updated on the shooting Sunday afternoon. Watch their remarks.
What's next in the Buffalo shooting investigation
The 18-year-old suspect in the deadly Buffalo shooting has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Former Buffalo police detective and SWAT team member Cedric Holloway speaks with CBS News' Lana Zak on what happens next in the investigation.
Difficulties securing public spaces from active shooters
Recent mass shootings in the U.S. have occurred in so-called "soft targets," public spaces with little security in place to stop an active shooter. Tung Yin, professor of law at Lewis and Clark Law School, explains how practical it is to secure these areas.
A young woman was hit and killed by a stray bullet while she sat in her car in Chicago
A young woman was hit and killed by a stray bullet while she sat in her car in Chicago. Aaren O'Connor, who had recently moved to the city from San Diego, was on the phone with her father when the bullet struck her. CBS affiliate WBBM's Mai Martinez reports on the tragic story.
During his presidency, President Obama has made thirteen speeches on mass shootings in America
During his presidency, President Obama has made thirteen speeches on mass shootings in America. Here's a look at them.
Multiple suspects sought in Sacramento shooting
Sacramento's police chief said Sunday afternoon that police believe a deadly shooting was the result of a fight and they are searching for multiple suspects. At least six people were killed and 12 others wounded in the downtown shooting early Sunday as the area bars and nightclubs in California's capital city were closing. Watch the press conference on Sunday afternoon.
Biden hosts meeting on fighting crime
President Biden met with federal and local leaders to discuss methods that have proven successful at reducing crime in cities across the country. It comes as the White House develops a new strategy to curb rising gun violence. CBS News' Skyler Henry, Politico's national political correspondent Meridith McGraw, and Los Angeles Times White House reporter Eli Stokols join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss that as well as former President Trump's praise of Capitol rioters during a Fox News interview over the weekend.
GOP Rep. Coffman on guns
Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado spoke to CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen before his town hall Tuesday night. Coffman did not answer whether or not he would continue to accept NRA donations after the Florida high school shooting, but he did tell Petersen that "the next shooter is already out there," and that "the next shooter is already planning that attack."
Gun deaths surged to 20-year high amid pandemic, CDC reports
CDC data showed firearm homicides rose 35% during the first year of the pandemic to the highest rate since 1994.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.