Helicopters and charter flights from Port-au-Prince to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, are carrying some U.S. citizens fleeing chaos in Haiti after weeks of gang violence and political insecurity. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
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3rd suspect in Kansas City parade shooting charged with murder
A woman was killed and over two dozen people were wounded in the shooting at the celebration for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory. Source
Pre-order these bleeding-edge 2024 Samsung’s TVs, including the new Frame
Learn about Samsung’s just-announced 2024 model TVs and preorder your favorites starting today. Source
Veteran of World War II “Ghost Army” speaks about Congressional Gold Medal
Members of the Ghost Army, a top-secret military unit credited with saving thousands of Americans during World War II using distraction techniques, received Congressional Gold Medals on Thursday. One of the three surviving members, Bernard Bluestein, said he was “proud” to be honored. Source
Missouri declines to halt execution of man who killed couple
The Missouri Supreme Court rejected a petition to stop the execution of Brian Dorsey, a death row inmate, by lethal injection next month. Source
5th member of Mississippi “Goon Squad” gets over 27 years
Former Rankin County deputy Brett McAlpin was one of six law enforcement officers who admitted to racially motivated torture. Source
Former Titans RB Chris Johnson Announced as 2024 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
In 10 NFL seasons, including from 2008-2013 with the Titans, Johnson rushed for 9,651 yards and 55 touchdowns, while adding another 2,255 yards and nine receiving touchdowns. Source
Mia Armstrong talks new book and her life as a person with Down syndrome
In the children’s book “I Am a Masterpiece,” Mia Armstrong, alongside her mother, Cara, explores the power of embracing Down syndrome as a unique strength. Source
Antitrust lawsuit against Apple announced
The Justice Department is suing Apple in a landmark antitrust lawsuit that alleges the tech company illegally engaged in anti-competitive behavior to build “a moat around its smartphone monopoly” and maximize its profits. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the suit Thursday, and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson broke down some of the factors going into the case. Source
$1.2 trillion spending package unveiled by Congress, must pass by Friday to avoid shutdown
Congressional leaders have unveiled a massive, trillion-dollar spending package they’ll need to pass by Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source