Three teenagers have been detained in connection with the theft of two Los Angeles Police Department cruisers. CBS Los Angeles’ Kara Finnstrom reports. Source
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U.S. makes $12 billion arms deal with Qatar
CBS News’ Margaret Brennan reports on a $12 billion deal in F-15 fighter jets and weapons between the U.S. and Qatar. Source
Congressional baseball shooting reignites gun debate
The gun debate has been reigited after Wednesday’s shooting at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia. CBSNews.com political reporter Rebecca Shabad joins CBSN a day after the attack with more on that issue and security around the Capitol following the attack. Source
Haley Joel Osment talks about his eccentric new role on “Silicon Valley”
Former child star and Academy Award nominee Haley Joel Osment returns to the spotlight in the new season of HBO’s hit series “Silicon Valley.” Osment joins CBSN to talk about his role as virtual reality genius Keenan Feldspar. Source
Witness describes “at least 50 gunshots” in Alexandria shooting
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was among the people shot Wednesday morning in the Del Ray section of Alexandria, Virginia, just south of Washington. The suspect is in custody. Witness Benjamin Childers recounts what he saw and heard. Source
Shooting involving members of Congress in Virginia
Congressmen playing softball in Alexandria, Virginia were involved in a shooting injuring multiple people. A number of victims have been sent to a nearby hospital. Source
Army vet battles for truth against “stolen valor”
“Stolen valor” is a term applied to those who falsely claim military service, either to gain recognition or, in some cases, money. It’s offensive for many Americans to think of, but because the government often doesn’t have the resources or time to investigate, private citizens pick up the slack. Jeff Glor speaks to Army veteran Anthony Anderson, who works day and night separating military fact from fiction. Source
Can Uber turn its culture around with proposed changes?
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will take an indefinite leave of absence as the ride-hailing service tries to change its troubled culture. Uber released a report Tuesday by former Attorney General Eric Holder with his 47 recommendations for the company, including creating new requirements to handle harassment complaints and committing to improve diversity. New York Times correspondent Jodi Kantor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the implications. Source
Manhunt for Georgia inmates accused of killing guards
A nationwide manhunt is underway for two Georgia inmates accused of shooting and killing two correctional officers before stealing a car from a driver at gunpoint. Ricky Dubose and Donnie Russell Rowe escaped Tuesday morning. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Will convicted wife killer Scott Peterson get a new trial?
After California man’s death sentence is overturned, there’s a renewed push to clear him Source