Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel had been serving as the department’s interim police chief since January. Source
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Florida approves controversial new guidelines for teaching Black history in schools
Florida’s Board of Education approved controversial guidelines for teaching Black history in schools this week, including lessons on how “slaves developed skills” that could be used for “personal benefit,” according to a copy of the state’s academic standards reviewed by CBS News. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source
How electric flying taxis could help fight climate change
Could electric flying taxis soon be a reality? German startup Lilium is betting on it, and tested its experimental jet in the skies over Spain this week. CBS News’ Ian Lee has more from London. Source
More states enacting laws to allow younger teens to serve alcohol
In perhaps the most extreme proposed legislation, Wisconsin is looking to lower the alcohol service age from 18 to 14, the report found. Source
Russian landmines taking a heavy toll on Ukrainian forces
CBS News has learned that injuries and fatalities to Ukrainian soldiers from Russian landmines have now surpassed those caused by incoming artillery. Charlie D’Agata reports from Ukraine. Source
Judge sets 2024 trial date in Trump classified documents case
The judge overseeing former President Trump’s classified documents case has set a trial date for May 20, 2024. Trump also received a letter this week informing him that he’s the target of a federal probe into Jan. 6. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest updates on Trump’s legal cases. Source
CDC: 1 in 10 young adults are vaping regularly
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 18- to 24-year-olds use e-cigarettes more than any other age group of adults. Adriana Diaz has more. Source
May 2024 trial date scheduled in Trump classified docs case
A federal judge in Florida on Friday set a trial date of May 2024 in the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump. Source
Biden nominates Adm. Lisa Franchetti as first woman to lead Navy
President Biden has nominated Adm. Lisa Franchetti to serve as the next Chief of Naval Operations. If confirmed by the Senate, she would be the first woman in U.S. history to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Source
Body believed to be of missing 2-year-old girl found in Philadelphia river
The body is believed to be of 2-year-old Mattie Sheils, who was swept away along with her 9-month-old brother during flash flooding last weekend. Her brother remains missing. Source