Former President Donald Trump, who skipped the first GOP debate, won’t be at the second, his campaign confirmed. Source
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How Mississippi boosted its reading scores
A testing policy in Mississippi is being examined as a possible model for rapidly improving childhood literacy rates. Boston University professor Marcus Winters joins CBS News to explain what the Magnolia State is doing right when it comes to educating children. Source
Eye on America: Saving coral reefs, boxing lessons for at-risk youth
In Florida, we look at an urgent effort underway to save coral reefs from rising temperatures. Then in Baltimore, we step into the ring at a boxing gym, where a former drug kingpin is providing a lifeline to at-risk youth. Watch these stories and more on “Eye on America” with host Michelle Miller. Source
Bear sighting causes Disney World closures
About half of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was temporarily shut down Monday after a bear was spotted in a tree. The female black bear was safely captured and will be relocated, wildlife officials said. Source
United Auto Workers strike could drive up new and used car prices
Vehicle prices could rise between 10-20% depending on how long the autoworkers strike lasts, experts say. Source
Debris field found during search for missing F-35 jet
A debris field that may be a missing F-35 jet that apparently crashed in North Carolina over the weekend has been found, defense officials confirmed to CBS News. The pilot safely ejected, but the plane kept flying on autopilot. Source
Inside Mexican/American gunrunning networks
An intricate network of American gun smugglers, some as far north as Alaska, have been helping to move millions of weapons across the southern border and into the hands of drug cartel members. Adam Yamaguchi takes an in-depth look at how these guns are being moved. Source
Sean Penn gives firsthand account of war in Ukraine
Actor Sean Penn, the co-director of the new documentary “Superpower,” has personally witnessed the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. He sat down with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell to discuss the war. Source
United Auto Workers resume talks with automakers amid massive strike
Talks between United Auto Workers and automakers resumed Monday, the fourth day of UAW’s strike. The union is ready to expand its walkout if no deal is made this week, and leadership says the two sides are still far apart. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Bronx day care death linked to fentanyl, police say
A 1-year-old boy who died at a home-based day care in the Bronx was exposed to fentanyl, police say. Two people are facing murder charges and police are looking for a third suspect in connection with the alleged drug exposure that affected three other children. Jessica Moore reports. Source