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Live - 2 killed in shooting at high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, police say - Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute. updated 1M ago

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Crime - Sheriff: Nancy Guthrie's family cleared as suspects - All members of Nancy Guthrie's family members have been ruled out as suspects in her disappearance, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Monday. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest on the search for Guthrie and former FBI supervisory agent Doug Kouns joins to discuss the investigation. 53M ago - 10:09

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Nancy Guthrie's family have been cleared as suspects, sheriff says - All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said. updated 6M ago

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They didn't just ignore audit warnings - California lawmakers quietly killed dozens of audit-backed bills -- State lawmakers are promising accountability after a CBS News California investigation found they failed to enact three out of four state audit recommendations. CBS News California built an audit accountability tracker to help.

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U.S., Hungary sign civil nuclear deal as Trump deepens ties with Orban -- Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orban is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally.

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Obama: Odds are aliens are real but I saw no signs of contact while president -- After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."

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7 highlights from CBS News town hall with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore -- In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump - but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Tom Homan and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries join Ed O'Keefe. -- Feb 15

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Tillis says Trump advisers are "not taking care of this president's legacy" -- Sen. Thom Tillis, who is not running for reelection in 2026, said he believed that Republicans could hold onto its majority in the Senate after the 2026 midterm elections. -- Feb 15

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Transcript: Rep. Robert Garcia on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Robert Garcia, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026. -- Feb 15

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Trump told Netanyahu he would support strikes on Iran missiles, sources say -- President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran. -- Feb 15

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Transcript: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2025 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026. -- Feb 15

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Homan says "I don't like the masks" on ICE, but they "have to protect themselves" -- Democrats have demanded reforms to immigration enforcement, including barring officers from wearing masks. -- Feb 15

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Transcript: Sen. Thom Tillis on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026. -- Feb 15

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Transcript: Tom Homan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026. -- Feb 15

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Casey Wasserman, 2028 Olympics chair, to sell agency after Epstein files revelation -- Casey Wasserman, the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, says he is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Obama on ICE shootings in Minnesota: "This is not the America we believe in" -- President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota. -- Feb 15

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Exclusive - Trump insider Tom Barrack kept in contact with Epstein for years, files show - Tom Barrack, a top U.S. diplomat and longtime friend of President Trump, networked and socialized with Epstein for years, CBS News found. Feb 14

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Robert Duvall, Oscar winner who starred in "The Godfather," dies at age 95 -- Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."

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"Signal sniffer" to detect Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker deployed, sources say -- A device that can pick up certain electronic signals is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as it may detect emissions from her pacemaker, sources told CBS News.

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Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins gold in 5th Olympic appearance -- Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.

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Malinin hints at "inevitable crash" amid Olympic pressure, online hate -- Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."

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FBI refuses to share evidence in Alex Pretti killing, Minnesota investigators say -- Minnesota's top investigative agency said Monday the federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti.

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Canada's Megan Oldham takes gold in freestyle big air, Eileen Gu takes silver -- Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.

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Why athleisure giant Lululemon is losing momentum -- After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.

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"Signal sniffer" deployed in Guthrie search -- A device that could detect emissions from Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker is now being used by authorities as their search for her continues into its third week, law enforcement sources told CBS News. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.

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Exclusive: Sexual assaults up on airplanes -- Sexual assaults on airplanes are rising, a new analysis finds, and many more cases likely go unreported. CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more exclusive reporting.

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Obama's first comments after racist Trump post -- In an appearance on a podcast hosted by Brian Tyler Cohen published on Saturday, former President Barack Obama criticized the tone of political discourse. "There's this sort of clown show that's happening in social media and on television," Obama said in his first comments since President Trump posted a racist depiction of him and Michelle as apes. The White House said a staffer "erroneously made the post," and it was later taken down.

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Shooting reported at Rhode Island hockey game -- Law enforcement agents are on the scene of a reported shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Anna Schecter report.

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U.S. preparing for potential Iran operations -- The U.S. military is preparing for potential operations with Iran if President Trump orders an attack. Iran's top diplomat has arrived in Geneva ahead of what is being described as "indirect" talks with the U.S. on Tuesday. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.

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Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans -- Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans are in full swing, but this year the festivities have been overshadowed by controversy. An offensive float display has sparked outrage and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has launched an investigation. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.

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