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
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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
President Trump welcomes Clemson Tigers to White House
The defending national champion Clemson Tigers football team visited the White House Monday. The team presented Donald Trump with a jersey. See the full ceremony. Source
Putin rival arrested as anti-corruption protests sweep Russia
Police hauled away Alexei Navalny, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s political rivals, just as he was about to lead a protest against government corruption. It didn’t matter. Tens of thousands still took to the streets Monday. More than 1,500 people were arrested. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Police video shows rescue of kidnap victim bound by chains
Newly released video shows New Mexico police officers stopping a van that was wanted in connection with a Nevada kidnapping and then finding a woman bound by chains in the back of the vehicle. KRQE-TV’s Rebecca Atkins reports. Source
D.C., Maryland, sue President Trump
The attorneys general of Washington, D.C., and Maryland sued President Trump Monday, accusing him of violating anti-corruption clauses in the Constitution. Following his inauguration, Mr. Trump retained ownership of the Trump Organization through a trust managed by his sons. Margaret Brennan reports. Source