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Ammo vending machines are being installed in U.S. grocery stores
The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
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The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
There are about 30 million children across the country living in homes with guns, according to the CDC.
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges doctors to discuss firearm safety with parents, but it's a touchy subject that has medical professionals learning more about how to have those conversations. Nikki Battiste has more.
After a slew of gun-related incidents in the past few years, Mall of America is stepping up their security measures by adding facial recognition technology to their arsenal.
President Biden spoke at the Everytown for Gun Safety's "Gun Sense University" Tuesday in Washington, D.C., calling for an assault weapons ban, universal background checks and safe storage laws. Mr. Biden did not mention the conviction of his son, Hunter Biden, in Delaware on federal gun-related charges. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Weijia Jiang report.
Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend Hallie Biden, who is also the widow of his brother Beau, delivered emotional testimony Thursday in Biden's federal gun trial. She talked about how she discovered the weapon in his truck in October 2018 and then "panicked" and threw it away at a Delaware grocery store parking lot, because she "didn't want him to hurt himself or the kids to find it and hurt themselves." Scott MacFarlane has details.
The Biden administration unveiled a new federal rule Thursday to expand background checks for gun purchases. Steven Dettelbach, director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, joins CBS News to discuss the new policy.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms director Steven Dettelbach talks with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about guns in America — and why new technology might require new solutions.
At least one person was killed and several more wounded in a shooting Wednesday near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. Tiffany Null, who was at the parade, joins CBS News to discuss what she saw. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on how lawmakers are responding.
From 2003 to 2021, 1,262 unintentional gun deaths of children were reported in the U.S.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
In the Senate since 1992, Sen. Dianne Feinstein fought for what she called "sensible gun laws," writing and helping pass the federal assault weapons ban in 1994. Sen. Chris Murphy, of Connecticut, worked with Feinstein for more gun control legislation after the Sandy Hook massacre. He joined CBS News to discuss Feinstein's legacy.
More than half of all U.S. gun deaths are suicides — and suicide by gun is even more frequent among veterans.
A federal judge temporarily halted a 30-day order from New Mexico's governor suspending the right to carry firearms in the state's largest metro area. The move by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham sparked bipartisan protests in Albuquerque. CBS News' Lana Zak spoke to one protester who feels the need to carry a gun to protect her family after her son was fatally shot.
Tennessee lawmakers are holding a special session on public safety Monday following a deadly school shooting in Nashville back in March. The session's likely focus will be on measures addressing school resources, mental health and harsher penalties. State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, one of the Democrats dubbed the "Tennessee Three" after holding a gun control protest on the statehouse floor for which Pearson and another lawmaker were later expelled, joined CBS News to discuss.
Sixteen people who witnessed the Tops shooting in Buffalo, New York, in May 2022 are suing social media and gun companies over the trauma they endured. The suit alleges the gunman -- who killed 10 Black people in the racist attack -- was radicalized in these online spaces. Kristen Elmore-Garcia, a partner at the law office John Elmore P.C. based in Buffalo, joins CBS News to unpack the legal battle.
Colorado start-up BioFire has developed a biometric "smart gun" that can only be fired if it recognizes an authorized user's fingerprint or an image from a facial recognition camera. Proponents say the technology represents an important step forward in gun safety, while critics say it will infringe upon 2nd Amendment rights. Kai Kloepfer, founder and CEO of BioFire, joins CBS News to discuss the weapons.
This month, President Biden commemorated the Bipartisan Safer Communities act at a gun safety summit. The law provides assistance in mental health and enhanced background checks. However, mass shooting incidents continued to rise. Nikole Killion reports.
Almost 900 children 5 and under have managed to find a gun and unintentionally shoot themselves or someone else from 2015 to 2022.
Democrats still likely lack the votes to pass any of the restrictions.
The Arizona congressman called for additional policies to reduce gun violence during an appearance on "Face the Nation" Sunday.
Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation" that while the 2022 bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a "step in the right direction," it’s "only one step. There is more we can do.”
People of color were more likely to have experienced gun violence, according to the study.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins us to discuss the second Summit for Democracy, which is being co-hosted by President Biden. She also reflects on the president's recent statements about gun violence and his push to pass an assault weapons ban on the heels of a mass shooting in Nashville.
Last March, Anthony Alexander Jr. was honored for his bravery after he saved two children who fell into an icy pond
President Biden lambasted the multi-pronged initiative that was crafted by conservative think tanks, claiming it is "run and paid by Trump people, his top policy people."
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
In November, Westheimer was named New York's honorary ambassador to loneliness.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
The Gaza Health Ministry said 289 others were injured in the attack that struck the Khan Younis area.
Giuliani himself asked for the dismissal, after months of missing court deadlines in his bankruptcy case.
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
Krejcikova is a 28-year-old from the Czech Republic who added this trophy to her championship at the French Open in 2021.
Five people were driving Thursday morning near a semi-centennial geyser thermal pool when it went off the road.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
In November, Westheimer was named New York's honorary ambassador to loneliness.
Five people were driving Thursday morning near a semi-centennial geyser thermal pool when it went off the road.
The Scattergood-Thorne Conferencing Center, now an event site for the American spy agency, was once home to two pioneering women.
AT&T said it learned about the hack in April, but it delayed alerting customers due to federal investigations. Here's what to know.
Beginning July 15, the airline is also changing its uniform policy due to the incident.
Here are the different kinds of scams to be aware of if you're planning on going to the Paris Olympics.
The iconic band claims Brinker International used portions of their hit song "Sabotage" in a Chili's ad without permission.
Auto insurance has gone up 19.5% since June of last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data. The reason? Getting T-boned by inflation.
A county in Nevada is the third in recent months to have a local official refuse to certify election results.
President Biden lambasted the multi-pronged initiative that was crafted by conservative think tanks, claiming it is "run and paid by Trump people, his top policy people."
Meta said it was lifting restrictions placed on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of former President Donald Trump 17 months ago, ahead of the Republican National Convention.
President Biden has been talking with Democratic constituencies in an effort to shore up support for 2024 race as some Democratic lawmakers call for his exit.
Giuliani himself asked for the dismissal, after months of missing court deadlines in his bankruptcy case.
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
You might've heard of rage rooms — places to smash things to relieve some stress — but how about a place to go cry in comfort?
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Researchers at the American Cancer Society found more than 40% of all cancer deaths among U.S. adults could be linked to lifestyle risks that can be changed.
The celebrations of Anant Ambani marrying Radhika Merchant took place at the Ambani-owned Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai and the family home.
The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old suspect has been detained at a train station in the city of Bristol.
Krejcikova is a 28-year-old from the Czech Republic who added this trophy to her championship at the French Open in 2021.
French sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, dressed in a body suit, dove into the famous river.
Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, will be in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz play Novak Djokovic.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the radio/TV host and bestselling author who had an impact on millions with her frank talk on sex, died Friday, July 12, 2024 at age 96. In this profile from correspondent Martha Teichner that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on February 17, 2002, Westheimer talked about championing sexual literacy, having fun being "Dr. Ruth," and what she was looking for in a companion.
Tens of thousands descended in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. A record number of entrants are in this year's event. Jeff Glor has more.
A judge Friday tossed out the manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the "Rust" movie set shooting. The case fell apart when the defense successfully argued that the prosecution withheld evidence. Elise Preston was inside the court when it happened.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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.
It's more important than ever to scrutinize what you see online. These three tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you know what to trust.
The FCC and law enforcement officials are investigating a massive data breach disclosed by AT&T where hackers accessed records of calls and texts of nearly all of the company's cellular customers from about two years ago. Daniel Ives, managing director and senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss the breach.
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
Archaeologists say the discovery could shed light on early religious practices in the region.
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from paleontologists.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old suspect has been detained at a train station in the city of Bristol.
A judge dismissed Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." Entertainment attorney Tre Lovell joins with analysis.
A judge dismissed actor Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday afternoon. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, entertainment attorney Tre Lovell and CBS News correspondent Elise Preston join to unpack the development.
Alec Baldwin is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
The engine powering a SpaceX rocket's second launch stage suffered a catastrophic failure, and possibly an explosion, while carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites from California on Thursday, company founder Elon Musk posted early Friday on social media. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what happened and the new images released from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the radio/TV host and bestselling author who had an impact on millions with her frank talk on sex, died Friday, July 12, 2024 at age 96. In this profile from correspondent Martha Teichner that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on February 17, 2002, Westheimer talked about championing sexual literacy, having fun being "Dr. Ruth," and what she was looking for in a companion.
President Biden returns to campaign trail in battleground states as pressure mounts to withdraw; World Series of Poker has drawn a record number of entrants.
Lawrence is a soul-pop band comprised of siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, who recently opened up for the Rolling Stones. They grew up writing music in their family's New York City apartment. From their new album, "Family Business," here is Lawrence on Saturday Sessions with "Something in the Water."
Lawrence is a soul-pop band comprised of siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, who recently opened up for the Rolling Stones. They grew up writing music in their family's New York City apartment. From their new album, "Family Business," here is Lawrence on Saturday Sessions with "Circle Back."
Lawrence is a soul-pop band comprised of siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, who recently opened up for the Rolling Stones. They grew up writing music in their family's New York City apartment. From their new album, "Family Business," here is Lawrence on Saturday Sessions with "Do."