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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
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 – 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
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
President Trump threatened new attacks on Iran Tuesday and said he didn’t want to extend the ceasefire. But later, he said he would extend the pause “indefinitely.” Ed O’Keefe has the details. Source link
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 – 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
The investigation seeks to determine responsibility for an attack that killed two people. The chatbot advised the suspect on the weapon and timing, Florida’s attorney general says. Source link
Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to replace outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, faced tense questioning from senators at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Here are some of the most notable exchanges. Source link