More than 100 rounds of live ammunition were fired Friday in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, part of a reenactment of the 2018 Parkland mass shooting in which 17 people were killed. The reenactment was for a civil lawsuit against a former Florida sheriff’s deputy, who parents say failed to protect the victims of the shooting. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
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Overstock relaunches Bed, Bath & Beyond as online retailer after bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, Bed, Bath & Beyond has been relaunched as an online store by Overstock.com. Insider senior reporter Dominick Reuter explains. Source
Hollywood writers, studios meet to discuss restarting negotiations as strike continues
As the Writer’s Guild of America strike nears 100 days, Hollywood writers and studios met Friday to discuss whether to restart negotiations. The Hollywood Reporter’s Katie Kilkenny spoke with CBS News about what this could mean for both the actors’ and writers’ strikes. Source
U.S. faces Sweden in Women’s World Cup round of 16
After faltering in the group stage, the U.S. is aiming to right the ship as it prepares to take on powerhouse Sweden in the Women’s World Cup round of 16 on Sunday. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell has more from Melbourne. Source
World’s oceans warming at alarming rate, scientists say
Scientists announced a grim milestone this month: The world’s oceans hit the hottest average recorded temperature. Ian Lee has more on why that’s so alarming, and what it means. Source
Long Island murder victim identified as woman who disappeared 27 years ago
Police on New York’s Long Island have identified a murder victim as Karen Vergata, a woman who disappeared in 1996 at the age of 34. It is not clear if the discovery is linked to the Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect already facing charges for three other murders. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more. Source
Couple whose wedding venue caught fire return for anniversary
Elizabeth and Jake Landuyt’s wedding day went viral after a heroic effort rescued their reception. Source
Hollywood strikes taking a toll on California’s economy
In California, film and television production accounts for more than 700,000 jobs and nearly $70 billion a year in wages. Source
Hollywood strikes having significant impact on California economy
The economic impact from the Hollywood strikes has been especially heightened in California, where film and television production accounts for more than 700,000 jobs and nearly $70 billion a year in wages. Jonathan Vigliotti has more. Source
Couple who held impromptu reception after wedding venue caught fire return for anniversary trip
Elizabeth and Jake Landuyt’s wedding day went viral after a heroic effort rescued their reception from a fire. Two years later, the couple returned to the venue to celebrate their anniversary without the dramatics. Steve Hartman has the story in “On the Road.” Source