Man found dead in gator-filled lake while searching for Frisbees
The man was looking for flying discs in the water and "a gator was involved," the Largo Police Department said.
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Why do mass shooters choose the AR-15 style rifle?
Some of the worst massacres in recent memory have had something in common: the AR-15 style rifle. Scott Pelley reports on why the high-velocity rounds used in the gun make it so deadly.
Learning how to "Stop the Bleed"
Ballistics tests show how lethal a wound from an AR-15 style rifle can be. Now there's a campaign to teach civilians how to be first responders in mass shootings
Demings calls for more gun control
In the wake of two mass shootings this month, U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Florida said there are two pieces of gun control legislation that have broad support.
Judge gives initial OK to $1B deal in Florida condo collapse
Under the agreement, people involved in the settlement directly will have until June 16 to file a notice they intend to opt out.
How Biden and Congress can address gun violence
CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red & Blue" to discuss the options President Biden and Congress have in addressing gun violence, and why a solution doesn't seem readily apparent.
Florida lawmaker says Biden will "learn" if anyone tries takes away guns
In a tweet directed at President Joe Biden, Fine said, "try to take our guns and you'll learn why the Second Amendment was written in the first place."
Parkland school shooting survivor speaks out
David Hogg, a co-founder of March for our Lives, became an activist for stronger gun laws after surviving the 2018 shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. "It's not easy, but the reality is Americans have to stand up and do the jobs of our politicians," he told CBS News after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. "Focus on what we can agree on. That's why I think this time can be different."
Parkland dad on need for "pragmatic" gun laws
Tony Montalto, whose daughter Gina was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, says there are public safety measures that people on both sides of the aisle can agree on. He joined CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about some of the ways to prevent tragedies like the latest school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Father of Parkland victim speaks out about Texas shooting
"My innocent son Joaquin was shot four times with an AR-15. And today, we saw an 18-year-old in Texas was able to carry a weapon and kill kids inside their school."
Parkland dad speaks on Texas school shooting
In 2018, Manuel Oliver's son Joaquin was shot and killed in at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He joined CBS News' Lana Zak with his reaction to today's deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvaldi, Texas: "We knew it was going to happen. We just don't know where," he said. "I just don't understand how come a whole society doesn't wake up."
9-year-old boy rescued from burning home
Bodycam footage shows the tense moments as police in Seffner, Florida, rescued 9-year-old Owen from a house that they say was "fully engulfed in flames." The boy was in "severe condition," according to police, and treated for burns and smoke inhalation.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 22
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” a new CBS News poll finds a high level of uneasiness with the economy. Plus, we hear from Florida Sen. Rick Scott, New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and former defense Secretary Robert Gates, who offers a little bit of optimism.
5/22: Face The Nation
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” a new CBS News poll finds a high level of uneasiness with the economy. Plus, we hear from Florida Sen. Rick Scott, New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and former defense Secretary Robert Gates, who offers a little bit of optimism.
Florida residents send Ukraine war news to Russia
A farm in central Florida has become one of the largest shortwave radio operations in the world. Using Cold War era radio technology called shortwave, Jeff White and his team are broadcasting unbiased information on the status of the Russian war on Ukraine to listeners in Belarus, Ukraine and Russia. Miguel Amaya has more.
Florida reinstates controversial redistricting map
A Florida appeals court reinstated a new and controversial congressional map backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who calls the map "race-neutral." CBS News anchor Lana Zak spoke with William March, a Florida political reporter and analyst for the Tampa Bay Times, about what sparked the controversy.
Man "cooked alive" by deputy's Taser at gas station, lawyers say
Surveillance video shows flames erupting near one of the gas pumps as deputies tried to take Jean Barreto into custody.
Man severely burned during arrest at gas station
Attorneys for a Florida man say he is still fighting for his life three months after a sheriff's deputy allegedly deployed a taser when the man was covered in gas while fueling his motorbike. Jean Barreto, 26, has third-degree burns over 75% of his body, his lawyers said. CBS Miami reports.
Woman gives birth during Frontier Airlines flight
The mother gave her daughter the middle name Sky, Frontier Airlines said.
"Killer clown" trial delayed with witnesses hard to find 32 years after crime
Sheila Keen-Warren is accused of dressing like a clown and fatally shooting her lover's wife more than 30 years ago.
Florida family finds 550-pound alligator in their swimming pool
Authorities said the nearly 11-foot-long gator tore through the family's screen in search of cool water.
Passenger who landed plane after pilot collapsed recounts "scariest" moments
Darren Harrison said he had to get home to his wife Britney, who is seven months pregnant with their first child.
"Voice in the rubble" victim of Surfside condo collapse is identified
Velasquez survived the initial collapse, but rescue crews were unable to reach her before she died, according to a memo obtained by CBS Miami.
Parents arrested after death of Florida toddler allegedly weighing 10 pounds
An autopsy determined the girl died from long-term starvation, authorities said.
Caribbean leader heard saying "not my first rodeo" in U.S. drug sting
Andrew Fahie was given a $500,000 bond that could see him released from prison as he awaits trial.
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Four killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
7 things you might not know about Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Georgia secretary of state to testify before grand jury investigating Trump
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was subpoenaed in the unprecedented criminal probe.
Texas governor calls special legislative committee to address Uvalde shooting
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop in Afghanistan
The ban will likely strike a heavy blow to millions of impoverished farmers and day laborers who rely on proceeds from the crop to survive, and it comes as Afghanistan's economy has collapsed.
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Four people killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
Black Democratic Senate candidate wears noose in campaign video
Charles Booker is running a long-shot campaign to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
For now, Russia oil ban may hurt consumers more than Putin
Even those who cheer Europe's embargo on Russian energy predict short-term price shocks for nations and consumers.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Yellen admits she was "wrong" about inflation in 2021
"I think I was wrong then about the path that inflation would take," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNN.
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Biden says he learned of baby formula shortage in April
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
Black Democratic Senate candidate wears noose in campaign video
Charles Booker is running a long-shot campaign to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Texas governor calls special legislative committee to address Uvalde shooting
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Facebook parent company Meta
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
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New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Biden says he learned of baby formula shortage in April
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
Biden announces more formula deliveries
President Biden met with baby formula manufacturers, pressing them on what they're doing to improve supply. Even as the U.S. airlifts formula from overseas, it's just a fraction of what the U.S. needs to feed millions of children. Nancy Chen reports.
Pfizer seeks vaccine authorization young kids
Kids younger than 5 are one step closer to being eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer applied for emergency use authorization for kids 6 months to 5 years old -- the only age group vaccines are not yet approved for. Nikki Battiste reports.
Jif recall prompts Disney to pull peanut butter treats from menus
"The great Peanut Butter shortage of 2022 continues," proclaims theme park eatery in explaining holes in menu.
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Hundreds of reports of needle attacks in Europe puzzle authorities
Across France, more than 300 people have reported being pricked out of the blue with needles at nightclubs or concerts in recent months. Similar accounts have emerged elsewhere.
Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop in Afghanistan
The ban will likely strike a heavy blow to millions of impoverished farmers and day laborers who rely on proceeds from the crop to survive, and it comes as Afghanistan's economy has collapsed.
7 things you might not know about Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
U.S. and Germany announce weapons packages for Ukraine
As the new weapons shipments were announced, a Russian missile hit rail lines in the western Lviv region, a key conduit for supplies of Western weapons and other supplies, officials said.
World's largest plant discovered in Australia
The plant stretches 111.847 miles and is at least 4,500 years old.
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7 things you might not know about Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
Elvis-themed weddings in Las Vegas could soon disappear
The licensing company that controls his name and image is ordering Sin City chapel operators to stop using him in themed ceremonies, a newspaper reports. And that's leaving chapels all shook up.
K-pop supergroup BTS visits the White House
Korean pop supergroup BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to discuss ending anti-asian violence on the last day of Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage month. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee celebrations: What to expect
The United Kingdom and its 14 Commonwealth realms are marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne.
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Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta
Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as the chief operating officer at Facebook's parent company, Meta. She has been with the social media company for 14 years and will continue to serve on the company's board.
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Facebook parent company Meta
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
Boston Children's Hospital was targeted by Iran-linked hackers, FBI reveals
Boston Children's Hospital was attacked in the summer of 2021 and investigators were able to identify and repel the threat.
Uvalde gunman's warning signs on social media
New details are emerging about possible warning signs in the weeks leading up to the May 24 shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The 18-year-old shooter reportedly had a history of harassing and threatening teenage girls online, particularly on the social media app Yubo. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more.
Supreme Court blocks Texas social media law
The Texas law, championed by conservatives, aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
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Southern California imposes water restrictions
More than 6 million Californians are under new water restrictions as of June 1. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California made an urgent call for a 35% reduction in water use, as nearly the entire state is under severe drought. CBS's Elaine Quijano spoke with Adel Hagekhalil, the water supplier's general manager, about how these new rules will affect people's lives.
Nevada's conservation plan amid drought
Millions of people in southern California are facing new water restrictions thanks to a megadrought crippling the Southwest. But southern Nevada has been conserving water for years. The area's latest move is to tear out all non-functional grass to save nearly 10 billion gallons of water. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Scientists to study planets deep in the Milky Way
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope could soon provide some answers about other planets in the far reaches of the Milky Way. Assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute Néstor Espinoza speaks with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the what scientists hope to learn from these other planets.
Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
U.S. and Japan teaming to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
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Hundreds of reports of needle attacks in Europe puzzle authorities
Across France, more than 300 people have reported being pricked out of the blue with needles at nightclubs or concerts in recent months. Similar accounts have emerged elsewhere.
4 killed in Tulsa hospital shooting
Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, say a gunman killed 4 people at Saint Francis Hospital before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Watch a briefing from local officials on the investigation.
Four people killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
Accused Buffalo gunman charged with terrorism motivated by hate
The 25-count indictment also contains charges of murder and attempted murder as a hate crime and weapons possession.
Off-duty agent responded to school shooting: "I asked my barber if he had a gun"
Jacob Albarado was in his barber's chair when both men got text messages about the shooting unfolding at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
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NASA awards contracts for new space and moon suits
The contracts are valued at up to $3.5 billion.
Comet that split in 1995 could produce rare meteor storm tonight
"Amateur and professional astronomers around the world have been tracking its spectacular disintegration for years," NASA said.
NASA moon rocket ready for another fueling test
A successful fueling test will clear the way for the moon rocket's first test flight as early as August.
Boeing Starliner ends test flight with pinpoint landing
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
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The 25 highest-paying internships in 2022, ranked
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Preview: “Her Majesty The Queen: A Gayle King Special”
Sir Paul McCartney and best-selling author Tina Brown reflect on the queen’s unprecedented reign. The special airs on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2 on CBS, and will be streaming on Paramount +.
6/1: Red and Blue
Gun control talks continue on Capitol Hill; Adm. Linda Fagan becomes commandant of Coast Guard.
4 killed in Tulsa hospital shooting
Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, say a gunman killed 4 people at Saint Francis Hospital before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Watch a briefing from local officials on the investigation.
Report: Office workers prefer hybrid jobs
According to a new report published by Jones Lang LaSalle, 69% of office workers believe hybrid work will be fundamental to retain the workforce in the future. Cynthia Kantor, the chief client and growth officer at Jones Lang LaSalle, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
U.S. strengthens trade ties with Taiwan
The Biden administration has announced new trade initiatives with Taiwan to strengthen economic ties, focusing on supply chains, clean energy, labor rights and technology exports. Tensions between Washington and Beijing are already high after President Biden promised to defend Taiwan if it was invaded. Shelley Rigger, a political science professor at Davidson University, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.