Incidents on airplanes involving lithium-ion batteries are on the rise. CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock asks officials what can be done to prevent them. Source
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Test shows explosive power of a lithium-ion battery thermal runaway
Testing conducted by UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) demonstrates the potential explosive power of a lithium ion battery thermal runaway inside a simulated residential two-car garage. The testing was completed in western Illinois in 2022. Source
Trump rejects last chance to testify at New York civil trial
Longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has accused Trump of raping her in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. Source
Ukraine accuses mercenary groups of using banned weapons
Ukraine is accusing the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary organization, of using banned weapons including white phosphorous. Ukrainian and Russian forces are still engaged in a brutal battle for control of the city of Bakhmut. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
U.K. celebrates coronation of King Charles III
Multiple celebrations were held throughout England on Sunday to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Chris Livesay has more. Source
Texas mall shooter identified as authorities probe possible extremist ties
The gunman from Saturday’s shooting was identified by police as Mauricio Garcia, 33. A source said he was a security guard with no prior serious criminal record. Source
Highwire act in Washington, D.C.
Daredevil Philippe Petit, who famously walked a highwire between the twin towers in New York City, did another highwire act in Washington D.C. to promote an exhibit at the National Building Museum. Jan Crawford got a sneak peak. Source
China increasing automobile exports
China’s automotive exports have tripled over the last five years. Many of its newest vehicles are hybrid or fully electric. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
The photographer who helped inspire Anderson Cooper to become a journalist
60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper discusses the impact war photographer James Nachtwey had on his life. Source
Photographer, 75, risks his life documenting the “insanity of war”
At 75, war photographer James Nachtwey has repeatedly been injured on the job. He tells Anderson Cooper why it’s worth it. Source