FBI agents are calling for a federal law against domestic terrorist amid a rise in mass shootings. Without the legislation, law enforcement experts say it’s difficult to track extremists. Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss. Source
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New details about Saturn’s disappearing rings
Saturn’s rings have less than 100 million years to live — that’s not a lot considering the planet itself is 4 billion years old Source
Ohio shooter had “desire to commit mass shooting,” officials say
Dayton police said Tuesday that the gunman had a “history of obsession with violent ideations … and expressed the desire to commit a mass shooting” Source
EMILY’s List eyes Sen. McConnell’s seat in 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell one of the top Republicans being targeted by EMILY’s List, an organization that aims to get abortion-rights Democratic women in elected office. EMILY’s List president Stephanie Schriock joined “Red and Blue” to discuss that race, and what her organization is doing ahead of 2020. Source
Remembering Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison
Acclaimed author Toni Morrison, who is known for novels such as “Beloved” and “The Bluest Eye” has died. Morrison was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Michelle Miller takes a look back at her life and legacy. Source
Farmers fear impact of escalating trade war with China
Wall Street stabilized as the Dow gained back nearly half of what it lost Monday when traders grew anxious over the escalating trade war with China. But American farmers are still worried. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Picture of officers leading black man by rope sparks outrage
The Galveston Police Department issued an apology, after disturbing images of an arrest sparked outrage online. The photo, taken by a witness, shows white officers on horseback, leading a black man tethered to what looks like a leash. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Accused El Paso gunman’s family “devastated” after massacre
Patrick Crusius’ grandparents say he was living with them while he attended nearby Collin College, but moved out 6 weeks ago Source
Are electric scooters really eco-friendly?
A first-of-its-kind study concludes that electric scooters emit about half as much pollution as cars — thanks to factors that riders don’t see. Source
Luxury retailer Barneys New York declares bankruptcy
High-end retailer is another victim of shifting retail trends, as well as high rents in tony neighborhoods Source