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Eye Opener: Sri Lanka state of emergency
Surveillance video appears to show one of the bombers who killed more than 300 people in Sri Lanka. The prime minister says warnings were missed. Also, police release video and a sketch they believe show the suspect of the man who killed two teen girls in Indiana. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
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Search for missing Illinois boy
Police are searching for a 5-year-old boy who went missing last week. Now officials say the boy's mother has stopped cooperating. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
Pelosi doesn't rule out impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi isn't taking impeachment off the table in response to the Mueller report, but she's urging fellow Democrats to use caution. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan join CBSN's Errol Barnett to discuss Pelosi's conference call Monday with Democrats.
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Sri Lankan official says bombings were "retaliation" for Christchurch attack
As death toll continues to rise, defense minister says suicide assault on churches and hotels was meant as payback for attack on Muslims in New Zealand
Militia allegedly trained to assassinate Obama, Hillary Clinton
Larry Hopkins, whose militia has been detaining migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border, is charged with felony possession of a firearm
Kamala Harris vows to take executive action on guns as president
The California senator previewed the plan during a town hall Monday night, and her campaign plans to unveil the full proposal Tuesday
Identities released of 6 people killed in Texas plane crash
Pilot and five people aboard the small, twin-engine aircraft died Monday, some 70 miles northwest of San Antonio
Myanmar journalists jailed for reporting on Rohingyas lose appeal
Supreme Court gives no reason for rejecting final appeal of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, upholds 7-year sentences
Whistleblowers reveal safety concerns about Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The complaints range from finding tools and debris inside new planes to employees facing pressure to maintain production schedules
"Grim Reaper" McConnell vows to thwart Democratic bills
"If I'm still the majority leader of the Senate after next year, none of those things are going to pass the Senate," McConnell said
Woman who allegedly threw 7 puppies into dumpster arrested
Video shows her cavalierly tossing sealed bag into bin, leading to likely charges of felony animal cruelty
Luke Walton, NBA head coach, sued for alleged sexual assault
Kelli Tennant, former L.A. area TV sports reporter, claims new Sacramento Kings and ex-L.A. Lakers coach assaulted her in hotel room
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2nd powerful quake hits Philippines a day after deadly temblor
Rescuers were still digging victims out of collapsed buildings from the temblor that left at least 11 dead when the 2nd quake struck
Don't let bogus internet bank sites suck you in
As online-only banks spread, so are the frauds pretending to be one, with the sole purpose of stealing your money
Why thieves smell treasure in used cooking oil
Also known as yellow grease, it's one of the renewable components of biodiesel — and it's in rising demand
Arizona mayor declares state of emergency amid immigration crisis
More than 24,000 families crossed in the Yuma sector between October and March
Top Dems urge caution on impeachment as party plots way forward
On a conference call, Pelosi and the chairs of several powerful committees discussed the path forward following the release of the Mueller report
Officials investigate measles outbreak in Southern California
Some of the locations where people may have been exposed include two college campuses around L.A. and the international terminal at LAX Airport
PlayStation 5: Everything we know from Sony so far
Sony has begun to take the wraps off its next generation of gaming hardware, kick-starting the console race all over again
Luke Perry's final "Riverdale" episode to air this week
"This week's #Riverdale is the last episode Luke filmed," the drama's showrunner revealed on Twitter
Jenna Bush Hager announces 3rd pregnancy
"We weren't really trying to get pregnant," Bush Hager said. "So, it's a little bit of a shock, but it's such great news"
Race To 2020
Rep. Seth Moulton becomes 20th Democratic presidential candidate
The 40-year-old Democrat and former Marine hopes to claim national security as his signature issue
Pete Buttigieg on the presidency as a "moral office"
The South Bend, Ind. mayor, Afghanistan veteran and Rhodes scholar, who's rising in the polls for the 2020 race, hopes to reanimate his party's values for a new era, including a connection with faith
Ex-Virginia Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe not running in 2020
McAuliffe, a longtime friend of the Clintons, told CBS News podcast "The Takeout" in 2018 that he believed he could beat President Trump in a head-to-head matchup
Growing number of 2020 Democrats releasing tax returns
With Congress embroiled in a standoff with the White House over Trump's tax turns, Democratic candidates are being pressured to set an example
Hollywood elite donate to 2020 Democrats
Campaign finance reports offer a glimpse of who is drawing attention from the entertainment industry in the early stages of the race
Trump campaign says it's not worried about GOP primary challenger
"We're focused on the Democrats. We're focused on that field and the running in socialism that we see on the horizon"
Bill Weld launches GOP primary bid against Trump
Weld's long-shot campaign represents the only Republican primary challenge against the president's reelection bid in 2020 so far
Trump campaign raised over $30 million in first quarter
President's re-election campaign topped the sum raised by the top two Democratic presidential campaigns combined
Democratic presidential candidates stay vague on immigration
While Trump puts immigration front and center in his re-election campaign, his Democratic rivals aren't releasing detailed plans
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Delphi murders: Police changing strategy
Indiana police have releaed new clues about a killer they believe is hiding in plain sight. Teenagers Abigail Williams and Liberty German disappeared in February 2017 after going for a hike by an abandoned rail bridge near Delphi, Indiana. The case drew national attention when their bodies were discovered a day later. Don Dahler reports.
Border militia allegedly detaining migrants
We're learning more about the alleged activities of the leader of a militia group that's been detaining migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border. Larry Mitchell Hopkins of the United Constitutional Patriots is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Witness describes plane crash in Texas
Federal investigators are looking into the cause of a twin-engine plane crash in Texas that killed all six on board on Monday. The pilot, Jeffrey Weiss, regularly volunteered with Angel Flight to bring sick people to hospitals in Houston and Dallas. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Democrats divided on Trump impeachment talks
More Democrats are talking about impeaching President Trump, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged caution during a conference call with House Democrats Monday. Other Democrats, including some presidential candidates, say Congress has enough information to begin impeachment proceedings now. Nancy Cordes reports.
Sri Lanka attacks: ISIS claims responsibility
ISIS claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attacks in Sri Lanka that killed more than 300 people on Easter Sunday. A man with a backpack was caught on surveillance video entering a church just before one of six nearly simultaneous suicide attacks. Sri Lanka is under a state of emergency, and the government is facing strong criticism for not acting aggressively on warnings about impending terror attacks. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Negombo, Sri Lanka.
Earth Day 2019
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Climate change challenges from every corner of the globe
We're taking you to every continent to look at modern challenges and unique solutions to climate change across the globe
Behind the battle against deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
In the world's largest jungle, scientists are trying to understand the effects of cutting down so many trees for farmland
Want to cut your carbon footprint? Myths vs. realities
When it comes to cutting down on carbon emissions, many consumers are focusing on the wrong thing, scientists say
A younger generation pushes South Africa's solar revolution
With a national electricity grid close to collapse, widespread blackouts and energy shortages are spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs
Climate change could dry up the Rio Grande River
Cities and farms in New Mexico have been preparing as water levels decline
Devices working around-the-clock to combat ocean pollution
Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans
India's pollution makes everyone "a smoker" — but there's hope
In a country where nearly 1.8 million people die every year from breathing the air, politicians and entrepreneurs are trying to go green
Climate change stories on "60 Minutes"
This season, the broadcast has covered climate change from several angles. Here are some of them
More think environment will be worse for next generation: Poll
Americans give the U.S. just average or low marks on the progress it has made on protecting the environment
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
(Un)Welcome: Sweden's rise of the right
Adam Yamaguchi travels to Sweden to examine how a record influx of migrants has coincided with the recently welcoming and politically progressive nation's swift shift to the right.
Border business: Inside immigration
CBSN Originals presents a documentary special about the cottage industry that's built up across Central America to get migrants to the U.S. border.
Zika: Children of the outbreak
Just over three years ago, an outbreak of the Zika virus caused a crisis in Brazil: a dramatic increase in babies born with microcephaly. These babies are now young children facing a variety of medical problems and an uncertain future. But just as a sudden drop in the number of cases has calmed fears of the virus, health officials are on alert for another outbreak. Elaine Quijano travels to Recife, Brazil, the epicenter of the crisis, to meet a mom determined to provide the best life for her daughter, and the doctors on the frontlines.
Priced out: Los Angeles' hidden homeless
Los Angeles is in the midst of the worst homeless crisis the city has ever seen, driven by rising rents, stagnant wages and an affordable housing shortage. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi meets a single mother living in her car with her teenage daughter, just one example of L.A.'s hidden homeless population that is steadily growing as longtime residents are priced out of their homes — with nowhere else to go.
Families in crisis: Illegal immigration
Central Americans are migrating to the U.S. in record numbers, but it's part of a vicious cycle decades in the making. CBSN Originals' Adam Yamaguchi travels to El Salvador to meet a single father, deported from the U.S. in 2009, and his young son, caught in a revolving door of deportation and remigration, to explore an intractable problem with no clear end in sight.
Mueller Report Released
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Giuliani says there's "nothing wrong" with taking info from Russia
Giuliani called the Trump campaign's effort to get political help from representatives of the Russian government possibly ill-advised but not illegal
Democratic leaders urge caution on impeachment as party plots way forward
On a conference call, Pelosi and the chairs of several powerful committees discussed the path forward following the release of the Mueller report
The Mueller Report: Road map to ... where?
With the release of a redacted version of the Special Counsel's probe into Russia's election interference and President Trump's efforts to obstruct investigations, what's next?
Judiciary Committee subpoenas McGahn, who refused to fire Mueller
McGahn, who refused an order to fire special counsel Robert Muller, must testify before Congress on May 21
Trump responds to Mueller report's portrayal of staff ignoring him
The president made the remarks on the sidelines of the White House Easter Egg Roll
Mike Lee: Impeachment push would be a "mistake" for Democrats
The Utah Republican said none of special counsel Robert Mueller's findings have changed his view of President Trump
Cummings: Trump will be "emboldened" if Democrats "do nothing"
"He's going to be emboldened because he's said, 'Well, I got away with that,'" Cummings said
Dems decline Barr's offer to view a less redacted Mueller report
The proposal would allow 12 members of Congress to review a version of the report with fewer redactions
Romney "sickened" by "dishonesty" in the White House
Romney also said it was "good news" that the president was not charged with obstruction of justice
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60 Minutes
How Russia joined forces with cybercriminals
An Obama administration national security official tells "60 Minutes": "Increasingly, you cannot tell which is which when it comes to the criminal and the intelligence agency." Lesley Stahl reports.
A bigger killer than cancer?
Antibiotics have saved hundreds of millions of lives. But their continued, widespread use has led to mutated bacteria that are resistant to these drugs. Holly Williams reports.
Easter Island's moai statues
For years, archaeologists have wondered how the mysterious statues came to dot the island in the Pacific. Now, they're trying to find a way to keep the statues around. Anderson Cooper reports.
Why did people stop building statues on Easter Island?
Inhabitants of the remote island stopped building the famous statues, called moai, centuries ago. But why?
Assessing the threats in the new "code war"
The former head of national security at the Justice Department says Russian hackers are "taking aim at the core institutions of the international world order."
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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"Marfa Martians" shoot for the stars with winning science project in Texas
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
Man devotes life to rescuing hundreds of dogs
There was no way he could have known a trip to the dump would change his life — and those of hundreds of dogs — forever
Richard Cole, last WWII "Doolittle Raider," remembered
In the months following Pearl Harbor, a group of 80 men known as "Doolittle's Raiders" launched an attack on Japan
How 2 cops are using their singing to unite a community
After Michael Norwood and Moe Badger were recorded singing inside a restaurant in Buffalo, their musical partnership became a sensation
Veteran finishes Boston Marathon crawling
To get himself through the race, Micah Herndon repeated the names of his fallen friends to himself
Tiger Woods celebrates Masters win — by giving son massive hug
Sunday's touching moment evoked Woods' iconic hug with his own dad after the golfer won his first Masters in 1997 at age 21
Why a 12-year-old is on a mission to solve his town's pothole problem
Monte doesn't get paid for his good deeds
Strangers save man from oncoming train
The man fell on the tracks at a Washington Metro station — and was pulled off only moments before the train came in.
Beloved California lighthouse gets new caretakers
The East Brother Light Station also serves as a bed and breakfast
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Video shows deputy pounding teen's head into ground
Happened after teen was pepper-sprayed; several investigations launched as controversy flares in South Florida
Pressure on Phoenix police over spike in officer-involved shootings
Chief Jeri Williams commissioned a study of her own department after she saw a troubling increase in the use of deadly force
Militia allegedly trained to assassinate Obama, Hillary Clinton
Larry Hopkins, whose militia has been detaining migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border, is charged with felony possession of a firearm
Supreme Court hears arguments on 2020 census question
The question could affect how many seats states have in the House of Representatives and their share of federal dollars over the next 10 years
Luke Walton, NBA head coach, sued for alleged sexual assault
Kelli Tennant, former L.A. area TV sports reporter, claims new Sacramento Kings and ex-L.A. Lakers coach assaulted her in hotel room
Politics
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Supreme Court hears arguments on 2020 census question
The question could affect how many seats states have in the House of Representatives and their share of federal dollars over the next 10 years
Kamala Harris vows to take executive action on guns as president
The California senator previewed the plan during a town hall Monday night, and her campaign plans to unveil the full proposal Tuesday
Democratic leaders urge caution on impeachment as party plots way forward
On a conference call, Pelosi and the chairs of several powerful committees discussed the path forward following the release of the Mueller report
Judiciary Committee subpoenas McGahn, who refused to fire Mueller
McGahn, who refused an order to fire special counsel Robert Muller, must testify before Congress on May 21
"Think of me as the Grim Reaper": McConnell vows to thwart Democratic bills
"If I'm still the majority leader of the Senate after next year, none of those things are going to pass the Senate," McConnell said
World
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Myanmar journalists jailed for reporting on Rohingyas lose appeal
Supreme Court gives no reason for rejecting final appeal of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, upholds 7-year sentences
ISIS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
As death toll continues to rise, defense minister says suicide assault on churches and hotels was meant as payback for attack on Muslims in New Zealand
2nd powerful quake hits Philippines day after deadly temblor
Rescuers were still digging victims out of collapsed buildings from the temblor that left at least 11 dead when the 2nd quake struck
Arizona mayor declares state of emergency amid immigration crisis
More than 24,000 families crossed in the Yuma sector between October of last year and this March
Orphaned gorillas strike a pose in selfie with park ranger
Ranger Mathieu Shamavu took the picture with the endangered apes who appeared to be posing
Entertainment
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Luke Perry's final "Riverdale" episode to air this week
"This week's #Riverdale is the last episode Luke filmed," the drama's showrunner revealed on Twitter
PlayStation 5: Everything we know from Sony so far
Sony has begun to take the wraps off its next generation of gaming hardware, kick-starting the console race all over again
Jenna Bush Hager announces 3rd pregnancy
"We weren't really trying to get pregnant," Bush Hager said. "So, it's a little bit of a shock, but it's such great news"
Abigail Disney calls CEO Bob Iger's compensation "insane"
Happiest place on Earth may not be so happy for its 200,000 lesser-paid employees, Walt Disney's granddaughter says
Star-studded climate change music video drops
The song and video were created to raise awareness and money for environmental causes
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PlayStation 5: Everything we know from Sony so far
Sony has begun to take the wraps off its next generation of gaming hardware, kick-starting the console race all over again
Samsung Galaxy Fold launch delayed over screens breaking
Set for a Friday public launch, the $2,000 foldable smartphone will undergo more tests instead
"Mind-blowing": A younger generation pushes South Africa's solar power revolution
With a national electricity grid close to collapse, widespread blackouts and energy shortages are spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs
Earth Matters: Devices working around-the-clock to combat ocean pollution
Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans
Sri Lanka blocks social media after attacks
Following a series of bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, the government blocked apps like Facebook and WhatsApp to stem the spread of misinformation. Jennifer Grygiel, an assistant professor of communications at Syracuse University, joins CBSN's David Begnaud to discuss the government's decision.
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How to reduce your carbon footprint
Scientists worldwide have renewed their calls to fight climate change with greater urgency, beginning with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For Earth Day this year, Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with a closer look at some of the myths about reducing your carbon footprint and their more eco-friendly alternatives.
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
"Marfa Martians" win science contest
A group of 10 and 11-year-old students from Marfa, Texas, decided to reach for the stars and enter a nationwide science contest. Now the "Marfa Martians," as they're known, will be sending their experiment to space. Omar Villafranca has their story.
The fight against Amazon deforestation
Scientists say our planet's levels of carbon dioxide are on the rise, partly because so many trees have been cut down in the world's largest tropical rain forest. Vladimir Duthiers reports from Brazil.
John Kerry: Climate change "life & death" issue
As part of our Earth Matters series on this Earth Day, "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell speaks with former Secretary of State John Kerry in our Toyota Green Room. As secretary of state under President Barack Obama, Kerry was instrumental in the international Paris climate agreement, which was signed in 2016.
Health
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Officials investigate measles outbreak in Southern California
Some of the locations where people may have been exposed include two college campuses around L.A. and the international terminal at LAX Airport
FDA approves 1st generic nasal spray to treat opioid overdose
It will be the first generic nasal spray version of Narcan, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses
Abortion will be illegal in these states if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Abortion would be automatically illegal in six states if Roe vs. Wade were overturned.
Fake meat maker plans real IPO
Best known for its plant-based vegan burgers, Beyond Meat hopes to sell its stock on Nasdaq for around $20 a share
Measles nears record in U.S. as cases continue to soar
This is the second-greatest number of cases in a single year since the disease was eliminated in the United States in 2000
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Want to cut your carbon footprint? Myths vs. realities
When it comes to cutting down on carbon emissions, many consumers are focusing on the wrong thing, scientists say
Don't let bogus internet bank sites suck you in
As online-only banks spread, so are the frauds pretending to be one, with the sole purpose of stealing your money
Fake meat maker plans real IPO
Best known for its plant-based vegan burgers, Beyond Meat hopes to sell its stock on Nasdaq for around $20 a share
Elizabeth Warren's student loan plan: Could it super-charge economy?
The senator says wiping out college debt could create an "enormous middle-class stimulus." Economists agree -- with caveats
Why thieves smell treasure in used cooking oil
Also known as yellow grease, it's one of the renewable components of biodiesel — and it's in rising demand
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Militia allegedly trained to assassinate Obama, Hillary Clinton
Larry Hopkins, whose militia has been detaining migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border, is charged with felony possession of a firearm
Luke Walton, NBA head coach, sued for alleged sexual assault
Kelli Tennant, former L.A. area TV sports reporter, claims new Sacramento Kings and ex-L.A. Lakers coach assaulted her in hotel room
Woman who allegedly threw 7 newborn puppies into dumpster arrested
Video shows her cavalierly tossing sealed bag into bin, leading to likely charges of felony animal cruelty
Search for missing Illinois boy
Police are searching for a 5-year-old boy who went missing last week. Now officials say the boy's mother has stopped cooperating. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
Officials warned about possible Sri Lanka attack
Another explosion went off Monday in Sri Lanka, as police diffused a bomb that didn't go off in the Easter Sunday suicide attacks. Several other bombs went off as planned the day before, leaving at least 290 people dead. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Space
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"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Rocket launches with cargo for space station
Loaded with 3.8 tons of supplies and equipment, the Cygnus cargo ship will need two days to reach the space station
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Delphi murders: Police changing strategy
Indiana police have releaed new clues about a killer they believe is hiding in plain sight. Teenagers Abigail Williams and Liberty German disappeared in February 2017 after going for a hike by an abandoned rail bridge near Delphi, Indiana. The case drew national attention when their bodies were discovered a day later. Don Dahler reports.
Border militia allegedly detaining migrants
We're learning more about the alleged activities of the leader of a militia group that's been detaining migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border. Larry Mitchell Hopkins of the United Constitutional Patriots is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Witness describes plane crash in Texas
Federal investigators are looking into the cause of a twin-engine plane crash in Texas that killed all six on board on Monday. The pilot, Jeffrey Weiss, regularly volunteered with Angel Flight to bring sick people to hospitals in Houston and Dallas. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Democrats divided on Trump impeachment talks
More Democrats are talking about impeaching President Trump, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged caution during a conference call with House Democrats Monday. Other Democrats, including some presidential candidates, say Congress has enough information to begin impeachment proceedings now. Nancy Cordes reports.
Sri Lanka attacks: ISIS claims responsibility
ISIS claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attacks in Sri Lanka that killed more than 300 people on Easter Sunday. A man with a backpack was caught on surveillance video entering a church just before one of six nearly simultaneous suicide attacks. Sri Lanka is under a state of emergency, and the government is facing strong criticism for not acting aggressively on warnings about impending terror attacks. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Negombo, Sri Lanka.