Louisiana mass shooting prompts renewed calls to close

After a gunman killed eight children, seven of them his own kids, in Shreveport, Louisiana on Sunday, advocates are urging policymakers to close “dangerous gaps” in legislation aimed at preventing fatal domestic violence crimes. The tragedy has also brought a renewed focus to the ways in which domestic violence and firearm deaths are connected. “The nexus … Read more

Stepbrother pleads not guilty to killing Anna Kepner on a cruise ship

MIAMI, Florida — The stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship last year, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges in connection with her death. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The plea was made in a Tuesday court filing … Read more

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns House seat instead of facing punishment from colleagues

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns House seat instead of facing punishment from colleagues – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida became the latest U.S. lawmaker to step down amid allegations of ethics violations. It happened minutes before a vote to decide whether she should be forced out. Nikole Killion reports. Source link

Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to require screen time limits

The Los Angeles Unified School District’s board voted Tuesday to restrict students’ use of laptops and tablets in class and encourage pen-and-paper assignments instead, making it the first major American school system to do so. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The sweeping resolution, which passed … Read more

Virginians voting on map that could boost Democrats in November

Democrats are looking to Virginia to help them secure control of the House in November. Virginians went to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve the Commonwealth’s new congressional map. If approved, it could give Democrats four additional seats. CBS News’ Fin Gómez and Anthony Salvanto report. Source link

FBI investigating deaths, disappearances of staff at secretive government laboratories

FBI investigating deaths, disappearances of staff at secretive government laboratories – CBS News Watch CBS News The FBI is investigating possible connections in the cases of 10 missing or dead scientists and staff who worked at sensitive nuclear or space technology laboratories. CBS News’ Anna Schecter reports. Source link