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FBI: U.S. murder rate remains elevated in 2021

The FBI has released new data showing a significant rise in murders in the U.S. in 2020. The final numbers won't be released until September, but early data points to a potential 25% increase. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss why these numbers are rising.
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