Financial expert Ann Berry explains how artificial intelligence is transforming the mortgage industry for lenders and loan applicants. Source
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Country mourns back-to-back mass shootings. Authorities investigate separate shootings that killed at least 22 in El Paso, Texas and at least 9 in Dayton, Ohio. Multimillionaire fugitive captured in Mexico. Peter Chadwick is suspected of killing wife in 2012. Source
Specially trained dogs travel to El Paso to comfort first responders and medical staff after mass shooting
Three dogs traveled from San Antonio, Texas, this weekend to spend time with first responders, paramedics and hospital staff who are working with the shooting victims. Source
Handcuffed man is led by rope down street by cops on horseback
Man being held for trespassing was handcuffed and had rope attached to the cuffs in downtown Galveston, Texas Source
Texas police apologize after photos surface of “disgusting” and “degrading” arrest
Police in Galveston, Texas, are apologizing after photos depicting a controversial arrest technique ignited outrage in the community. Images show two horse-mounted police officers, both of whom are white, leading a handcuffed black man down the street using what appears to be a rope. Commenters on social media called the scene “disgusting” and “degrading.” Source
Online platforms become focus as investigators try to stop next attack
As the FBI assists in the El Paso and Dayton investigations, it is also focused on stopping the next mass shooting. There’s no simple answer on how to do that, but there is an emphasis on monitoring smaller online platforms which allow extremists to radicalize from their own home. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Stock markets plunge as U.S.-China trade war escalates with no end in sight
The trade battle between the U.S. and China is rocking stock markets around the world. Market futures predict a rebound today after Wall Street’s worst day of the year. Major indexes lost nearly 3% or more yesterday and the Treasury Department is now labeling China as a currency manipulator. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joined “CBS This Morning” with more on what that means for your money. Source
Democrats renew calls for gun control after massacres
Democratic presidential candidates are demanding gun law reforms following the massacres in Texas and Ohio. The details differ, but most are calling for expanded background checks, bans on military-style assault weapons and red flag laws temporarily blocking gun sales to people considered an imminent risk to themselves and others. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
North Korea again fires ballistic missiles, South says
Pyongyang’s fourth round of launches in less than two weeks came as U.S. and South Korea conducted joint military exercises and amid standstill in nuclear negotiations Source
“Excellent progress” reported in U.S.-Taliban peace talks
U.S. envoy, Taliban official provide upbeat assessments even as Taliban issues threat regarding upcoming Afghan elections Source