Lauren Dickson claimed she was mentally disturbed at the time and didn’t know what she was doing was wrong. The jury wasn’t convinced. Source
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The CDC works to overhaul lab operations after COVID test flop
CDC officials are working to overhaul laboratory operations to try to keep from repeating mistakes. But it’s a big job, observers say. And the stakes are high. Source
Maui wildfires death toll tops 100 as search for victims continues
Just five of the victims have been positively identified, according to Maui County officials. Gov. Green estimated that 1,300 people remain unaccounted for. Source
Storms continue in the East as the South deals with record heat
Storms are expected to sweep the Eastern U.S. while record-breaking heat continues in the South. The Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren has the forecast. Source
Kansas newspaper publisher planning lawsuit after police raid
The publisher of a Kansas newspaper said he is planning to file a federal lawsuit after the local police department raided the publication’s office and his home. Police said the paper obtained certain information illegally, which the publisher strongly denies. Elaine Quijano has the latest. Source
North Korea confirms soldier Travis King is in the country
North Korea on Monday acknowledged for the first time that Travis King, the American soldier who ran across the border between North and South Korea, is in the country. Source
1,300 still missing after Maui fires
Crews continued the search for the more than 1,300 people still missing on Maui. Only four of the 99 confirmed dead had been identified as of Tuesday, with the death toll expected to climb in the coming days. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Maui residents say government failed them as investigation into response is launched
As questions remain over how the Maui fires were sparked and why they spread so quickly, there is mounting anger from local residents over the government’s response. Some say they went days without food and water as they waited for help. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Smaller blazes still burning in Kula
Outside of Lahaina, fires were still burning in Kula on Maui. Crews were still working to contain those blazes, which have destroyed at least 19 Upcountry homes. Lilia Luciano has the latest. Source
Georgia elections case leads to 4th Trump indictment
Former President Trump and 18 associates were indicted on multiple charges Monday night by a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia. The charges are related to an alleged scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Nikole Killion breaks down what’s in the indictment. Source