Wildfires have devastated the Upcountry town of Kula on Maui, leaving 19 homes destroyed and residents fearing for the future of their community. Many residents are also concerned about the rising cost of housing in Maui, which is making it harder for locals and natives to afford to stay on the island. Lilia Luciano has the story. Source
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Georgia grand jury indicts Trump, 18 allies in election interference case
A grand jury on Monday indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies on 41 counts for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta. Source
Lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise. Are firefighters ready?
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation. Source
Shania Twain to return to Las Vegas for third residency in 2024
Shania Twain announced on “CBS Mornings” that she will be headlining a Las Vegas residency titled “SHANIA TWAIN – COME ON OVER.” Source
Michael Oher, former NFL star known for “The Blind Side,” claims Tuohy family never adopted him
Michael Oher, a former NFL player immortalized in the Oscar-winning film “The Blind Side,” is alleging a key part of his life story was a lie. Oher was taken in by a well-off White family in Mississippi while in high school. On Monday, he filed a 14-page petition alleging the Tuohy family never adopted him and instead tricked him into agreeing to a conservatorship. Source
Plan to uproot Christian mosaic in Israel sparks outcry
The Megiddo Mosaic was discovered near the site of Armageddon, where some Christians believe the Second Coming will happen. Source
Texas seeking millions in Medicaid funds back from Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Alexis McGill Johnson contends, “This baseless case is an active effort to shut down Planned Parenthood health centers.” Source
Huge explosion at gas station kills at least 35 in Russia
The blast followed a fire at the fuel station, according to Russian officials. Source
2 years since Taliban retook Afghanistan, its leader rules from the shadows
He is rarely seen in public. So who is he and what motivates him? Source
Maui County official gives update on wildfire rescue efforts
In the wake of the wildfire disaster, the small but mighty community in Maui is coming together to help those in need. CBS News’ Rudabeh Shahbazi reports. Plus, Alice Lee, chair of the Maui County Council, joins CBS News to discuss the community’s response to the tragedy and give an update on the current state of search and rescue efforts. Source