Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform. He spoke to “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King about his life and his work. Source
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Bar struck by Maine mass shooting mourns victims: “My heart is crushed”
“It was just a fun night playing cornhole,” the co-owner of the bar told a local news outlet. “…I still feel like this whole thing is a nightmare.” Source
At least 16 killed in Maine mass shootings as police hunt for gunman
Authorities said they identified a person of interest after the gunfire in Lewiston and asked people in at least three communities to shelter in place. Source
Fighting for a Future: America’s Migration Reckoning | CBS Reports
Major cities far from the southern border are struggling to deal with the arrival of record numbers of migrants. In New York City, the right to shelter is being tested — and tensions are rising. CBS Reports examines the crossroads of families fighting for a future, a city struggling to keep up, and a nation in the throes of a migration reckoning. Source
Man indicted for murder 23 years after girl, mom vanished in West Virginia
Larry Webb is accused of killing 10-year-old Natasha “Alex” Carter. The girl and her mother, Susan Carter, have not been seen since Aug. 8, 2000. Source
Maine shooting survivor says he ran down bowling alley, hid behind pins
The man said he scrambled down the length of the alley, sliding into the pin area and climbing up to hide in the machinery. Source
Manhunt after mass shootings in Maine leave at least 16 dead
Authorities said they identified a person of interest after the gunfire in Lewiston and asked people in at least two communities to shelter in place. Source
Medical school on Cherokee Reservation targets health inequities
Native Americans and rural residents are underrepresented in medical schools. But in this new program in Oklahoma, 25% of students are Indigenous and half are from rural areas. Source
Victim’s sister asks Texas not to execute her brother’s killer
William Speer is slated to be put to death for the July 1997 strangling of a fellow inmate but the victim’s sister and religious leaders want Speer’s life to be spared. Source
Mexico assessing Hurricane Otis devastation as Acapulco reels
Frustration with authorities was mounting as they tried to get a handle on the damage to start to respond. Looting was widespread. Source