Texas judge: Gun-buying ban for people under felony indictment is unconstitutional
A U.S. law banning those under felony indictments from buying guns is unconstitutional, a federal judge in West Texas ruled.
Gun Violence
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Two students killed, three hurt at Saugus High School; PA man killed after receiving threats from ex-wife
Tackling rise of hate-fueled violence in U.S.
President Biden is hosting the "United We Stand" summit at the White House on Thursday. The event is part of his administration's push to tackle the rise in hate-fueled violence plaguing Americans across the country. Susan Corke, director of the Intelligence Project at the Southern Poverty Law Center, joined CBS News to discuss the rise in extremism and her suggestions for the Biden administration to tamp down the violence.
Police arrest suspect in Memphis shooting rampage
Police have arrested a 19-year-old accused of going on a hourslong shooting rampage in Memphis that was livestreamed on social media. Memphis station WREG's Quametra Wilborn has the latest on the suspect's criminal history.
WNBA's Natasha Cloud on "The Takeout"
Washington Mystics starting point guard Natasha Cloud joins Major Garrett to talk about her activism against gun violence on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Uvalde students return after mass shooting
It was an emotional day as families in Uvalde, Texas, sent their kids back to school for the first time since a mass shooting killed 19 children and two teachers. The site of the massacre, Robb Elementary, has been permanently closed -- but despite the ramped up security, some parents and kids say they still don't feel safe. Lilia Luciano reports.
Uvalde girl lost twin sister in shooting
Angeli Rodriguez is entering fifth grade without her twin sister, Annabell, who was killed in the Uvalde school massacre. She is starting the semester from home because her parents “don’t feel safe” sending her to school — and they’re demanding gun reform in Texas.
"Red flag" laws barely used even as shootings and gun deaths soar
The pattern is blamed on a lack of awareness of the laws and resistance by some authorities to enforce them despite high gun death rates.
School safety concerns reach 20-year high among U.S. parents, survey shows
Results of a new survey suggest that parental fears over their children's safety at school has spiked this year, amid mounting concerns about gun violence.
Biden lays out "Safer America Plan"
President Biden announced a new proposal aimed at reducing crime and gun violence during a trip to Pennsylvania Tuesday. His trip to the swing state comes roughly two months ahead of November's midterm elections. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the president's speech.
Texas' response to school shootings
The deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, shocked the nation. Following that tragedy, CBS News worked with the team at CBS 11 in Dallas-Fort Worth to dig into state policies intended to prevent such tragedies. CBS News national investigative correspondent Stephen Stock joined John Dickerson with details on what they found.
Biden demands action to tackle gun violence
President Biden traveled to Pennsylvania where he outlined his plan to combat gun violence amid a rise in crime across the nation. Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden outlines "Safer America Plan"
President Biden traveled to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to detail his $37 billion plan aimed at addressing gun violence. Washington Post deputy politics editor Sean Sullivan joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the proposal.
Biden to lay out "Safer America Plan"
President Biden travels to Pennsylvania to unveil a a new proposal aimed at reducing crime and gun violence in the U.S. His trip to the swing state comes roughly two months ahead of November's midterm elections. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses the president's speech and other plans in the Keystone State.
Ozzy Osbourne is leaving the U.S. because of gun violence
Sharon Osbourne echoed his sentiment, saying, "It isn't the United States of America at all. Nothing's united about it."
New Jersey nonprofit enriches lives of at-risk youth
Nationwide, firearm injuries are the leading cause of death among children. One New Jersey nonprofit, called Life Worth Living, is teaching kids life skills with the hope of saving lives. Meg Oliver has more.
Uvalde police chief fired for response to shooting
Pete Arredondo, the police chief of schools in Uvalde, Texas, was fired for his handling of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in May. Victims' families say it's just the beginning. Janet Shamlian reports.
Nonprofit gives hope to kids in high-crime New Jersey city
"The goal was to teach our kids that there's opportunities. Your life is worth living."
Chicago teen uses art to transform neighborhood
A young Chicago teen is using her artistic talent to transform her community, which is often plagued by violence. CBS Chicago's Steven Graves has more.
Philadelphia's gun violence crisis worsens
Three people have been arrested after nearly 100 rounds were fired in a shooting in Philadelphia that left five people wounded. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports from Philadelphia and joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest on how the city is responding to its gun violence crisis.
5 people shot in Philadelphia as gun violence spikes
Five people were wounded in a mass shooting on Tuesday in Philadelphia. The city is now one of the deadliest for gun violence in the country. Elaine Quijano has more.
Judge rules against Alex Jones, says Sandy Hook defamation case can proceed in Connecticut
A federal bankruptcy judge filed an order this week that allows another defamation case against Jones to continue in Connecticut.
8/11: Red and Blue
AG Garland speaks on FBI search of Mar-a-Lago; Beto O'Rourke lashes out at heckler
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.
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.
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."
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
The pursuit of the tanker, off the coast of Venezuela, is the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week.
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.
Suspected Brown and MIT professor shooter showed signs of anger, former friend says
A former friend of the man accused of the deadly Brown University shooting and killing an MIT professor described him as a "socially awkward" person who showed signs of anger during their time on campus together.
MS-13 gang member sentenced to 1,335 years in prison in El Salvador
Earlier this year, the U.S. designated MS-13, which was formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants, a terrorist organization.
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.