Man who allegedly fled from police with tiger taken into custody
Police do not currently know where the tiger is.
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"She was amazing. I can't believe that a little girl her age who had just been shot was so calm," said officer Alyssa Vogel, who is a new mother herself.
6 killed after gunman opens fire at birthday party in Colorado
The suspected shooter, who police said died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, is believed to be the boyfriend of one of the victims.
Florida man tries to use COVID-19 as a cover for murder
Digital evidence stored in the cloud was critical to solving the case.
New claims against man charged with Kristin Smart's murder
For the first time in more than two decades, arrests and clues about what may have happened to the college student who disappeared in 1996, and whose remains have not been found.
440 arrested since Capitol riot but key suspects remain
Four months after the attack, the FBI is still searching for suspects accused of some of the most vicious attacks on officers and members of the media.
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"The Capitol Attack is likely the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice," the government said in a court filing.
Judge limits footage family can see of Andrew Brown Jr. shooting
The ruling limits the family to viewing less than 20 minutes of the video recorded before and after Brown's police shooting.
Federal civil rights charges filed against ex-cops in George Floyd's death
The new charges come as Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing on his murder and manslaughter convictions.
Was COVID-19 the perfect cover for murder?
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Army recruit accused of hijacking school bus with kids on board
An Army recruit seized the bus after making a reckless break for home.
Sixth grader opens fire at middle school, wounding 3: Sheriff
All of the alleged victims are expected to survive.
Search is on for dozens of people who fled from back of 18-wheeler
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Alleged captain of boat used for apparent smuggling charged
Antonio Hurtado was charged in San Diego federal court for suspected human smuggling and assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent.
Americans convicted of killing Rome police officer plan appeal
One of the defendants' lawyers said he is "in a bad place" and "confused how he seemingly was punished for telling the truth."
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At least 8 killed in shooting at Russian high school
Officials were quoted as saying that at least 1 teacher was among the dead but most victims were students.
U.S. gas prices rise after ransomware attack on pipeline
Prices at the pump could soon reach their highest level since 2014 as the summer travel season revs up.
Israel strikes Gaza, Hamas fires rockets after hundreds hurt in clashes
Israel's army said it launched airstrikes on Gaza, in response to rockets fired by Hamas militants after hundreds of Palestinians were hurt in clashes at a religious site.
McCarthy sets vote to remove Cheney from House GOP leadership
"Having heard from so many of you in recent days, it's clear that we need to make a change," McCarthy told House Republicans in a letter obtained by CBS News.
U.S. ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said a group of 13 Iranian fast-attack boats "conducted unsafe and unprofessional maneuvers."
Congressional negotiators make progress on policing compromise
Qualified immunity, which shields police from lawsuits and limits civil liability, is still a point of contention.
Baffert claims Kentucky Derby winner is "cancel culture" victim
The trainer claimed the horse or the test sample could have been contaminated.
95-year-old becomes oldest organ donor in U.S. history
Cecil Lockhart died last week and his liver was donated to a woman in her sixties.
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At least 8 killed in shooting at Russian high school
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U.S. ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said a group of 13 Iranian fast-attack boats "conducted unsafe and unprofessional maneuvers."
Israel strikes Gaza, Hamas fires rockets after hundreds hurt in clashes
Israel's army said it launched airstrikes on Gaza, in response to rockets fired by Hamas militants after hundreds of Palestinians were hurt in clashes at a religious site.
Family reunites under Biden program to admit asylum-seekers
The Biden administration has been slowly admitting some of the tens of thousands of asylum-seekers who were sent back to Mexico under former President Trump.
Judge killed by mobsters in 1990 put on path to sainthood
For the beatification, Rosario Livatino's blood-soaked shirt was put into a glass-enclosed reliquary.
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Glenn Youngkin wins GOP nomination in Virginia governor's race
After a divisive convention process, Youngkin will look to be the first GOP governor in the state since 2009.
California expands drought emergency, covering 30% of population
Governor Gavin Newsom urged residents to cut back on their water usage by taking shorter showers and limiting outdoor watering, among other things.
Congressional negotiators make progress on policing compromise
Qualified immunity, which shields police from lawsuits and limits civil liability, is still a point of contention.
First fully civilian flight to space station moves forward
The flight will be the second fully commercial launch of civilians to low-Earth orbit and the first to the International Space Station.
NBC drops 2022 Golden Globes amid controversy
"We continue to believe that the HFPA is committed to meaningful reform," the network said in a statement. "However, change of this magnitude takes time and work, and we feel strongly that the HFPA needs time to do it right."
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Glenn Youngkin wins GOP nomination in Virginia governor's race
After a divisive convention process, Youngkin will look to be the first GOP governor in the state since 2009.
California expands drought emergency, covering 30% of population
Governor Gavin Newsom urged residents to cut back on their water usage by taking shorter showers and limiting outdoor watering, among other things.
Congressional negotiators make progress on policing compromise
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McCarthy sets vote to remove Cheney from House Republican leadership
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NBC drops 2022 Golden Globes amid controversy
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First fully civilian flight to space station moves forward
The flight will be the second fully commercial launch of civilians to low-Earth orbit and the first to the International Space Station.
Prosecutors urge Facebook to stop plans for Instagram for kids
Attorneys general from 44 states and territories are calling on Facebook to abandon its plans to create a version of Instagram for children under 13.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Dogecoin-funded lunar satellite
Musk, the self-proclaimed "Dogefather," called the mission the first crypto and first meme in space.
Berkeley student from Uganda helps bring her education home
Gloria Tumushabe began teaching weekly computer science classes to girls back home who might not have otherwise had the opportunity to learn the subject.
Chinese rocket remnants re-enter atmosphere
The Chinese space agency said most of the rocket was destroyed during re-entry.
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First fully civilian flight to space station moves forward
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Space experts call China "negligent" for gambling with rocket re-entry
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N.Y. doctor sends ventilators to India to help with COVID surge
There was a welcome sight at Mumbai International Airport tarmac when a shipment of much-needed medical aid and ventilators arrived.
Gottlieb calls for easing restrictions on indoor gatherings
"I think we're at the point in time when we can start lifting these ordinances in a wholesale fashion," Gottlieb said.
Chinese rocket remnants re-enter atmosphere
The Chinese space agency said most of the rocket was destroyed during re-entry.
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95-year-old becomes oldest organ donor in U.S. history
Cecil Lockhart died last week and his liver was donated to a woman in her sixties.
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Emergency use granted for Pfizer vaccine for kids aged 12-15
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Distracted nurse gives woman 6 doses of COVID vaccine in one shot
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N.Y. doctor sends ventilators to India to help with COVID surge
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U.S. gas prices rise after ransomware attack on pipeline
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USPS delivery is worsening, with 1 in 5 letters delivered late
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Ransomware hit on major U.S. pipeline is work of criminal gang
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Welcome to the "beyond crazy and frustrating" real estate market
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CEO dismissed working from home. Her employees went on strike
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Man who allegedly fled from police with tiger taken into custody
Police do not currently know where the tiger is.
Cop who rescued 4-year-old wounded in shooting speaks out
"She was amazing. I can't believe that a little girl her age who had just been shot was so calm," said officer Alyssa Vogel, who is a new mother herself.
6 killed after gunman opens fire at birthday party in Colorado
The suspected shooter, who police said died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, is believed to be the boyfriend of one of the victims.
Florida man tries to use COVID-19 as a cover for murder
Digital evidence stored in the cloud was critical to solving the case.
New claims against man charged with Kristin Smart's murder
For the first time in more than two decades, arrests and clues about what may have happened to the college student who disappeared in 1996, and whose remains have not been found.
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First fully civilian flight to space station moves forward
The flight will be the second fully commercial launch of civilians to low-Earth orbit and the first to the International Space Station.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Dogecoin-funded lunar satellite
Musk, the self-proclaimed "Dogefather," called the mission the first crypto and first meme in space.
Space experts call China "negligent" for gambling with rocket re-entry
NASA boss says Beijing "failing to meet responsible standards" for space debris, and one expert agrees, but warns it won't "be constructive just to yell at the Chinese."
Chinese rocket debris falls over Indian Ocean
A huge piece of space junk made an uncontrolled re-entry back into Earth's atmosphere Saturday night. The remnants of a Chinese rocket re-entered the atmosphere and crashed into the Indian Ocean north of the Maldives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports. Read more here.
Chinese rocket remnants re-enter atmosphere
The Chinese space agency said most of the rocket was destroyed during re-entry.
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California governor expands drought emergency
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday expanded a drought emergency to a large swath of the nation's most populous state while seeking more than $6 billion in multiyear water spending as one of the warmest, driest springs on record threatens another severe wildfire season across the American West. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Ransomware attack shuts down major U.S. pipeline
Colonial Pipeline says it's slowly bringing its operations back online after a ransomware attack shut down its pipeline that supplies 45% of the fuel consumed on the East Coast. Security experts say ransomware attacks like this pose a growing danger to the country's critical infrastructure. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN discusses how the Biden administration is planning to respond. Read more here.
FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for adolescents
The FDA has approved Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15. As CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, the CDC will need to endorse this decision before shots can be administered. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, the chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
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