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Man thwarts possible mass shooting by refusing gun sale

Plans for a possible mass shooting have been foiled thanks to an alert gun shop owner in Ohio. Twenty-five-year-old James Howard tried to buy a rifle last week, but the store owner refused to sell it to him. Howard faces multiple charges. Adriana Diaz reports from the city of Logan, where she spoke to the man many call a hero. Source

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New report warns of serious earthquakes in the Midwest

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake rattked nerves in Crescent, Oklahoma Tuesday. There are no reports of damage. The quake hit just hours after the release of a disturbing new government report that shows seismic activity in parts of the country’s midsection are now as dangerous as in California and Alaska. For the first time, government scientists are including man-made quakes on its earthquake hazard map. CBS News science and futurist contributor Michio Kaku — also a physics professor at the City University of New York — joins “CBS This Morning” to explain the cause and dangers of the growing threat and preventive measures. Source

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Belgium admits errors in fighting the terror threat

The White House is urging Europe to do more to protect itself from terrorists following last week’s attacks in Brussels. The New York Times reports Tuesday that signs of planned terror attacks in Europe were evident as far back as 2014, yet local authorities discounted each successive plot. Allen Pizzey reports from Brussels on the flaws that are hindering the newest investigation. Source

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DOJ drops Apple lawsuit after bypassing encryption

The FBI says it has unlocked the San Bernardino gunman’s iPhone without help from Apple. The government Monday ended its high-stakes legal fight with the tech giant. FBI experts were able to access the data with help from a third party. Apple says the case should not have been brought. Jan Crawford reports from Washington with why the privacy versus security fight is not over. Source

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Country music artist Mickey Guyton on co-hosting ACM Awards, reflections on her trailblazing journey

Country music artist Mickey Guyton earned her first Grammy nomination in November for the song “Black Like Me” and became the first Black female solo artist to be nominated for a Grammy in a country category. The vocal powerhouse will make history again on Sunday as co-host of the Academy of Country Music Awards, alongside fellow country star Keith Urban. She sat with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King to reflect on her trailblazing journey. Source

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