The parents of “Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin are breaking their silence about his sudden death. They held an emotional news conference Tuesday and announced a “wrongful death” lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler, the parent company of Jeep. Yelchin was killed after his Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled backward and pinned him in his driveway. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
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Walter Mondale, former vice president, has died at age 93
Mondale died of natural causes, his family said in a statement. Source
U.S. opens new front in Libya to defeat ISIS
For the past six weeks, militias in Libya have been trying to flush ISIS out of Sirte, one of the terror group’s most significant bases outside of Syria and Iraq. U.S. airstrikes provided relief on Monday. Margaret Brennan has more. Source
Behind the hottest housing markets
Some cities across the country are witnessing outsized demand from homebuyers, with competitive bidding and rising property prices. After a sharp drop-off in interest at the start of the pandemic, Americans returned their attention to home-buying with vigor. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi has more on the hottest housing markets. Source
New video of Ingenuity’s successful first flight, next mission could happen this week
New video of Ingenuity’s successful first flight makes it back to Earth as the helicopter prepares for its next mission that could happen as soon as Thursday. NASA scientists break down the monumental obstacles they had to overcome to accomplish the historical mission. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Washington state lawmakers pushing statewide police training reform
A dozen bills that would reform the way police are trained in Washington state are under consideration by lawmakers. Kris Van Cleave visited the state’s Criminal Justice Training Center to see how that new training is encouraging officers to slow down and take a step back. Source
Harry Potter fans celebrate new book based on play
The book “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” debuted hours after its play version in London. Some fans in New York City waited after midnight Sunday for a chance to get a copy. The play, which lasts more than five hours, is sold out through May. Author J. K. Rowling described how she felt being there opening night. Source
Fans rejoice as Harry Potter returns
It’s been almost a decade since J.K. Rowling released the last Harry Potter novel. Now, a new script of a Harry Potter play running in London will hit the shelves. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has the details. Source
Remembering Marni Nixon, Hollywood’s unsung performer
Marni Nixon was known as a incredible performer who mainly worked and sang behind the scenes. She was the voice behind songs in many iconic films, including My Fair Lady and was considered America’s most unsung singer. Source
Clinton hits the road in key states to try to block Trump
Hillary Clinton campaigned enthusiastically as she faces challenges on two fronts, a fight for votes on the road and a security threat online. Errol Barnett has more from Washington. Source