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Arkansas Gov. says he would like to see bipartisan group of governors working on gun laws

A bipartisan group of senators have been meeting to discuss a path forward for gun control. Republican Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he would like to see a bipartisan group of governors doing the same.

Department of Justice to review Uvalde police response to shooting

The Department of Justice has launched a review of the law enforcement response to the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid their respects in Uvalde on Sunday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined Lana Zak to discuss the latest.

Protesters chant “do something!” at Bidens in Uvalde, Texas

Protesters chanted “do something!” at President Biden and the first lady as they visited Uvalde, Texas, following a deadly mass shooting at an elementary school. Mr Biden replied, “we will” before getting into an SUV.

Why do mass shooters choose the AR-15 style rifle?

In the wake of yet another mass shooting in the United States, Scott Pelley revisits his 2018 report on the AR-15 style rifle and the high-velocity rounds that make the gun so deadly.

Michelle Carter suicide texting case: Inside the groundbreaking trial

The case of a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life.

Millions of Americans traveling on Memorial Day weekend despite record gas prices

Despite record-high gas prices increasing the cost of travel, millions of Americans are hitting the road and taking to the skies for Memorial Day weekend. Tom Wait has more.

Death by Text

Inside the groundbreaking case of a crime of the digital age — a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life. "48 Hours"' Erin Moriarty reports.

Vice President Harris addresses gun violence at funeral for Buffalo supermarket shooting victim

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about gun violence in the U.S. at a funeral for one of the victims of the Buffalo supermarket mass shooting.

NRA convention enters second day in Houston, amid calls for gun control reform

The National Rifle Association’s annual convention entered its second day in Houston, just days after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 children and two adults dead. Former President Donald Trump spoke at the convention and defended gun rights while many gathered outside to protest. Robert Costa has more.

Vice President Harris calls for Congress to act amid recent mass shootings in the U.S.

Vice President Kamala Harris called on Congress to take action of gun legislation amid recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.