Man practiced "silent kill" before Calif. rampage
A sheriff's report provides new details on how Elliot Rodger researched, prepared for and carried out a serious of deadly attacks on May 23, 2014
A sheriff's report provides new details on how Elliot Rodger researched, prepared for and carried out a serious of deadly attacks on May 23, 2014
A month after a young man went on a deadly rampage at the University of California, Santa Barbara, the parents of two of the victims, George Chen and David Wang, spoke to CBS News about their loss. Ben Tracy reports.
The grieving parents of three of the victims - David Wang, George Chen and James Hong - share memories of their sons
Father of college student gunned down in Santa Barbara mass killings met with the father of the gunman on June 1
Richard Martinez, who spoke out strongly for stronger gun laws after his son was shot dead, says he and Peter Rodger will now work together
Richard Martinez, whose son Christopher was murdered during the UC Santa Barbara shooting massacre, sat down with Peter Rodger, the father of the gunman. Martinez hopes the incident will shed light on the need for stricter gun laws. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Santa Barbara Sheriff's Dept. says police were aware Elliot Rodger had posted disturbing videos prior to welfare check, but had not viewed them
"He was a boy that was unbearably removed," Simon Astaire says of the 22-year-old responsible for killing 6 in deadly rampage
Days after Elliot Rodger's shooting massacre at UC Santa Barbara, his parents remain in seclusion. Rodger's longtime family friend, Simon Astaire, said they knew he needed help despite no prior displays of violence. John Blackstone reports.
Measure would create restraining order limiting gun ownership by the mentally ill; another bill would guide cops in dealing with them
"Don't lose sight of the lives we've lost," says UC President Janet Napolitano as victim's father urges mourners to call for tougher gun laws
Thousands of people attended a memorial service at UC Santa Barbara to honor and remember the victims of the mass killing that left six UCSB students dead and 13 other people injured.
Elliot Rodger threatened to kill in his online video; so why wasn't he stopped?
Santa Barbara shooter Elliot Rodger said he came to hate childhood friend for being "popular with the pretty girls" in middle school
It was a day of hugs and tears around the campus of University of California, Santa Barbara. Students visited a memorial in front of the Tri Delta sorority, where two women were killed in Friday's shooting rampage, while the college’s student body president is set to address her fellow students at a planned memorial service. Danielle Nottingham reports.
Victims included killer's three roommates who had planned to move out, two sorority sisters and a "really great kid"
Kelly Wang and Johnny Chen, parents of George Chen - one of the victims of Elliot Rodger's shooting spree in Isla Vista, California - added their names in chalk to the memorial that stands in honor of their son and his friends James Hong and David Wong and spoke about their grief.
"We can point to all the warning signs we missed. But they're yellow flags. They're not red flags until blood is spilled," expert says
Details of the perpetrator's mental health history raise questions about how to assess the risk of violence
Friends and family came together at makeshift memorials in Santa Barbara, California, to mourn the victims of the shooting rampage carried out by Elliot Rodger. All six victims were University of California, Santa Barbara students. Ben Tracy reports.
Elliot Rodger had a history of mental problems but had never been judged to be a danger or legally committed for treatment, so he passed the necessary background checks to purchase weapons. Bob Orr reports.
Police had three run-ins with Elliot Rodger three times over the last year, but Santa Barbara District Attorney Joyce Dudley says there was nothing in those incidents, or a series of Internet videos, that signaled the 22-year-old was planning to kill. Danielle Nottingham reports.
Therapist of Santa Barbara killer had warned his parents of his plans, and they contacted authorities and were driving to him, but it was too late
Sheriff's deputies visited Rodger three times in 10 months, but he still amassed a legal arsenal and laid out a careful plan for his slaughter
Police say 22-year-old Elliot Rodger went on a murder rampage before taking his own life in the college town
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
All this week, CBS News has been investigating online romance scams. In this final installment, Jim Axelrod looks at what law enforcement and lawmakers can do -- but also why it's important for the online dating industry to police itself.
Paul Grice, 31, was arrested and charged by Oklahoma authorities with murder and kidnapping in connection to the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
Ann Mayers entered AurGroup Credit Union on April 19 and "demanded money while displaying a handgun," police said.
Niselio Barros Garcia Jr., 50, scammed victims out of $2.3 million in funds, according to authorities.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
A cross unearthed in eastern Poland likely belonged to an outcasted Russian religious community around 300 years ago.
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
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.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
"Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," the sheriff wrote. "Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
The New York State Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that disgraced former media mogul Harvey Weinstein did not receive a fair trial in a 2020 case in which he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women. In a 4-3 decision, the appeals court determined that the judge in the case "erroneously" admitted testimony from women whose claims were not part of the charges. Jericka Duncan has more on the decision and what could come next.
David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, took the stand Thursday for the third day in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in Manhattan. Pecker told the jury that he declined to purchase Stormy Daniels' story himself, but he advised then-Trump attorney Michael Cohen "to buy this story and take it off the market." Robert Costa reports.
Hundreds of arrests were made this week as pro-Palestinian protests continue at universities across the U.S. Police tore down tents at Emory University in Atlanta Thursday morning, while officers used batons to disperse a large crowd of protesters at USC in Los Angeles Wednesday night. Jason Allen reports on the chaos.
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
The Supreme Court on Thursday heard three hours of arguments over whether former President Donald Trump should be immune from criminal prosecution for official acts he took while in office. A decision, which is not expected until June, will have ramifications on the federal case that accuses Trump of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Jan Crawford has details.