In the wake of a deadly shooting at Nashville's Covenant School, Tennessee lawmakers have introduced a polarizing bill that would permit teachers to carry firearms in classrooms. Last year an estimated $1.3 Billion is taken from unsuspected Americans looking for love on dating apps. These romance scams are often thought to be the domain of criminal gangs operated from overseas. But in fact, some of the most aggressive operators in this space have facilitators on the ground in the U.S. The CBS News Investigative Unit explores how one romance scam turned deadly for an Illinois woman, and wh ..read more

Opening statements in Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial are set for Monday in a historic moment of the first-ever criminal trial of a former president of the United States. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. He’s accused of using his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to funnel payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. On this Earth Day we look at the health of our planet's oceans and how countries are using innovative technology to protect life in our oceans as they become more fragile. David Begnaud visits Jeffrey Olsen, known as the "Toy Man" in Vista, California, who ..read more

Iran has fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near its central city of Isfahan after spotting drones. The early morning hit was in the city of Isfahan – where Iran has several nuclear sites but according to the UN's top Atomic Energy body there was no damage to the nuclear facilities. CBS News' data analysis found 425 bridges in 36 states over waterways used by large vessels had inadequate pier protection. A lizard population that once thrived in one mountain range in Arizona is now presumed to be extinct in that local habitat because of the warming temperatures of cl ..read more

Hawaii’s attorney general has released a report on the investigation into the devastating Maui wildfire that killed over 100 people. The nearly 400-page report raises questions regarding Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and the response. Nearly 100 survivors of former Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse are set to receive a $100 million settlement from the Justice Department following allegations of government negligence in investigating the complaints. Americans are losing millions of dollars every year to scammers who steal money directly from their bank accounts, often th ..read more

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Meta's Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis discuss the “Know 2 Protect” campaign. It aims to provide parents and young people with information about how to prevent exploitation and abuse, how to report incidents and provide resources for victims and survivors. An 81-year-old man is charged with murder after thinking the victim was connected to a scam. William Brock received a threatening call last month from someone demanding money. The scammers also called Loletha Hall, an Uber driver, to pick up a package from Brock’s home. Br ..read more

No jurors were selected on the first day of former President Donald Trump’s "hush money" trial. Out of the first batch of 96 prospective jurors who were sworn in and questioned, more than half were excused, many after saying they could not be fair and impartial. CBS News' Robert Costa reports on the latest and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the start of Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial and what to expect. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over whether to throw out a charge filed against Trump and hundreds of defendants from the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capit ..read more

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles on Israel over the weekend. Nearly all projectiles were stopped by Israel’s air defenses, helped by the U.S. and other allies. Samantha Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor and former assistant secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention at DHS, explains the conflict between Israel and Iran, and what the U.S. could do next. White House national security communications adviser John Kirby speaks about the U.S. response to Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. A look at the potential disruptions to the global e ..read more

O.J. Simpson, the former football star and central figure of a sensational 1995 murder trial, passed away from prostate cancer. Simpson was found not guilty of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. The charges, the trial and the verdict exposed a dramatic divide among Americans along racial and cultural lines. Bill Rhoden, a columnist for ESPN's "Andscape" who covered Simpson for decades, talks to "CBS Mornings" about Simpson's complicated legacy. Gen. Charles "C.Q." Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the nation's highest ranking military office ..read more

The White House is announcing new gun safety reform with plans to close the so-called "gun show loophole." Officials in the Biden administration say that under the new rule background screenings will soon be required before anyone can buy guns online or in person at gun shows. Amanda Knox is facing a new trial Thursday in Italy for slander. It stems from a wrongful accusation she made in 2007 while being questioned about the death of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. She was later convicted of murder, then exonerated. The U.S. is counting on Japan to help counter China's spread of influence. Jap ..read more

The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is happening along the Klamath River, which flows from southern Oregon to the Pacific Ocean. The project serves a crucial role in helping to revive America’s salmon population. Last year, the Pacific salmon season was canceled. More than 1 million women in the U.S. become menopausal each year, but there is still a stigma around it. Dr. Sharon Malone is an OB-GYN and the chief medical adviser of "Alloy Women's Health." In her new book, "Grown Woman Talk," she gets candid about aging and urges women to advocate for their health without shame. The U ..read more