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Trump rally gunman identified as 20-year-old Pennsylvania man Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. 1H ago

Zombie Hunter's unique murder defense: His mother created a monster Bryan Patrick Miller says he didn't viciously murder two young women in Phoenix over 30 years ago. At trial, his attorneys blamed being abused as a child for his violent behavior. 9H ago

After three decades, Florida "killer clown" case ends with unexpected twist The 1990 murder of Marlene Warren, shot by someone dressed as a clown, haunted the public and investigators as the case went unsolved for more than 30 years. 10H ago

Trump rally attendee says he saw alleged shooter "move from roof to roof" An attendee at the Trump rally told CBS Pittsburgh he saw the alleged shooter on a rooftop about "200 to 250 yards" away 10H ago

A look at past attacks against U.S. presidents and candidates Direct assaults against presidents, presidents-elect, and candidates have occurred on 15 separate occasions in the U.S., with five resulting in death, according to a 2008 report compiled by the Congressional Research Service. 7H ago

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live updates Trump says "we stand United" after assassination attempt Former President Donald Trump said he looks "forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from Wisconsin." 37M ago

Trump says bullet "pierced the upper part of my right ear" at rally "I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," former President Trump wrote. 6H ago

Trump rally attendees react to shooting: "I thought it was firecrackers" Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday after he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired. 6H ago

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She signed up for a complicated clinical trial. It may cure her lupus 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. Jul 13

3 Colorado poultry workers test presumptively positive for bird flu The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said. Jul 13

New York City's Sob Parlour provides space to cry in peace — for a price 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? Jul 12

Map shows states where COVID levels are "high" or "very high" this summer Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter. Jul 12

These lifestyle changes could prevent nearly half of cancer deaths, study finds 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. Jul 12

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Kim Jong Un's sister hints at resuming flying trash balloons to South Korea Since late May, North Korea has floated numerous balloons carrying waste paper, scraps of cloth, cigarette butts and even manure toward South Korea. 2H ago

Trump allies and opponents react after shots fired at rally The Secret Service says former president and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is safe following the incident. 2H ago

Son of Asia's richest man gets married in extravagant wedding The celebrations of Anant Ambani marrying Radhika Merchant took place at the Ambani-owned Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai and the family home. 19H ago

Man arrested in the U.K. after human remains found in dumped suitcases The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old suspect has been detained at a train station in the city of Bristol. 19H ago

Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini in thrilling Wimbledon women's final Krejcikova is a 28-year-old from the Czech Republic who added this trophy to her championship at the French Open in 2021. 21H ago

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The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (July 14) This month's recommended fiction and non-fiction titles include new novels by Joseph O'Neill, Claire Lombardo and Julia Phillips, and a biography of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. 14M ago

7/14: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks from this month's new titles, including novels by Joseph O'Neill, Claire Lombardo and Julia Phillips, and a biography of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. 20M ago 02:44

Book excerpt: "Godwin" by Joseph O'Neill The author of "Netherland" and "The Dog" returns with a novel about a bizarre scheme to find the next international soccer star. 1H ago

Book excerpt: "Bear" by Julia Phillips The bestselling author of "Disappearing Earth" returns with a hypnotic, tense story about sisters whose lives are upended by the presence of a bear near their home. 1H ago

Book excerpt: "Same As It Ever Was" by Claire Lombardo The latest novel by the bestselling author of "The Most Fun We Ever Had" follows the upheavals in the life of a complicated woman unprepared for a mid-life crisis. 1H ago

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms 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. Mar 28 03:27

3 tips to spot misinformation online 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. Jul 12 02:21

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James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging 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. Jul 12

Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S. Jul 12

Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old temple and theater in Peru Archaeologists say the discovery could shed light on early religious practices in the region. Jul 11

Stegosaurus skeleton auction likely to draw millions — and criticism 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. Jul 11

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Attorney: "Rust" cinematographer's family to pursue justice Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision. 17H ago

Man arrested in the U.K. after human remains found in dumped suitcases The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old suspect has been detained at a train station in the city of Bristol. 19H ago

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Space NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary 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. Jul 12 05:25

FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure 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. Jul 12 03:37

SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded following launch failure The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak. Jul 12

SpaceX Falcon in-flight catastrophic failure 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. Jul 12 02:24

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Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Jul 12 36 photos

Summer music heats up 2024 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. Jun 28 21 photos

Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along? Jun 22 33 photos

Donald Sutherland 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." Jun 20 49 photos

Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband 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. May 29 30 photos