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Bystander seriously wounded after shooting near White House, investigation underway
A bystander was left in serious condition after a shooting near a White House checkpoint in Washington, prompting a Secret Service response and an ongoing investigation. Authorities found a copper bullet jacket at the scene and are reviewing surveillance footage and witness accounts as they search for a shooter.
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Five Die in San Diego Mosque Shooting as Police Probe Hate-Crime Angle
Three men were killed and two teenage suspects were found dead after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the city’s largest mosque. Police say hate rhetoric was involved and are treating the incident as a hate crime, though the suspects had no known threat to the mosque. One of the victims was a security guard who police say helped prevent a worse tragedy, and investigators are continuing to probe the motive as more details emerge.
Four eject after midair collision disrupts Idaho air show; investigation underway
Two EA-18G Growlers collided during the Mountain Home Air Force Base air show in Idaho; all four crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition as investigators probe the incident and the remainder of the event was canceled.
AI-driven license-plate cameras spark Troy clashes and emergency orders
In Troy, New York, residents and city leaders are locked in a heated dispute over AI-assisted license-plate readers from Flock Safety, raising privacy concerns and triggering protests. The confrontation between the mayor and the council escalated to a state of emergency to manage the cameras, highlighting a broader national debate over surveillance versus public safety.
DC hosts mass prayer rally marking America's 250th anniversary
Thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington for Rededicate 250, a largely conservative Christian prayer event honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary with prayer, praise and thanksgiving.
SC Supreme Court orders new trial for Alex Murdaugh in wife and son killings
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 murder convictions, citing improper external influences on the jury, and ordered a new trial, though Murdaugh remains imprisoned on a separate federal sentence.
Public backlash grows as 70% oppose local data centers, poll shows
A Gallup poll released this spring finds about 70% of Americans oppose having data centers in their communities, with opposition strong across parties and concerns about higher utility prices and environmental impacts fueling the backlash and shaping local politics around AI-driven infrastructure.
Six Dead Found Inside Boxcar at Texas Border Rail Yard, Investigation Underway
Six people were found dead inside a boxcar at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas, and investigators are probing the cause amid hot conditions; local police, Union Pacific, and federal authorities are involved, with no ages or immigration status disclosed, and authorities say it echoes a similar migrant incident in the area from a prior year.
LA's Fire-Rebuild: Can Speed Outpace the Next Blaze?
CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti analyzes Los Angeles's rush to rebuild after last year's devastating wildfires ahead of the 2028 Olympics, noting that permits are being expedited and many homes are being rebuilt with wood despite fire-resistant options like steel or concrete; while some brick-like, code-exceeding homes survived, homeowners aren't necessarily informed about safer building choices, risking a repeat of past lessons unless stronger standards are adopted and time is taken to plan for a more fire-resilient city.
Louisiana mass funeral for eight children draws national attention
Hundreds gathered at Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport as eight children—ages 3 to 11—were laid to rest after a mass shooting, an event that drew national attention and featured the survivor mothers alongside former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.
Instinct and God’s hand: Oklahoma principal recalls stopping school shooter
In a CBS Mornings exclusive, Oklahoma principal Kirk Moore says his tackle of a gunman at Pauls Valley High School was driven by instinct, not planning, and he credits faith as guiding the moment. Surveillance footage shows Moore restraining the suspect until a staffer helps disarm the weapon, preventing injuries as the gunman is arrested. Moore notes drills fade in moments like this and promises more of the interview will air.