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Fire fears and supply chain woes cancel fireworks shows

Fourth of July fireworks in several U.S. cities were canceled amid wildfire concerns, staffing shortages and supply chain issues. Carter Evans takes a look.

"Very active investigation" after deadly shooting at Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illiniois

Law enforcement officials in Highland Park, Illinois, provided an update on the investigation after a shooting at the Fourth of July parade. At least six people were killed and about two dozen wounded, some critically. Officials said the gunman is still on the loose, and people in the area are being advised to shelter in place. Watch the full briefing.

Outrage after Akron police shoot unarmed Black man more than 60 times

A state of emergency has been called in Akron, Ohio, amid protests over the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man who was shot more than 60 times after fleeing what police said was a routine traffic stop. Elise Preston reports.

Copenhagen mall shooting motive likely not terrorism, police say

Authorities filed preliminary charges of murder and attempted murder against a 22-year-old Danish man.

Reporter who witnessed Highland Park parade shooting: "I saw things that people shouldn't see"

Lynn Sweet, the Washington bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, was at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, when a gunman opened fire. She joined CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about what she witnessed.

Perseverance rover, Ingenuity helicopter, and the search for ancient life on Mars

Anderson Cooper reports on the nerve-wracking Mars landing of the rover Perseverance, the painstaking process of launching the tiny helicopter Ingenuity, and the extraordinary images the two have sent back to Earth.

Flying vehicles of the future: Companies racing to develop eVTOL "air taxis"

Anderson Cooper reports on eVTOLs, flying vehicles that may one day be the answer to bumper-to-bumper traffic.

3 killed as gunman opens fire at shopping mall in Denmark's capital

A 22-year-old suspect is in custody, and police say he appears to have acted alone and selected victims at random.

3 killed in shooting at Copenhagen mall

At least three people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Copenhagen, Denmark. A 22-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS Los Angeles has the details.

7/3/2022: 60 Minutes Presents - The Ritchie Boys

The full story of a secret U.S. WWII military intelligence unit bolstered by German-born Jews.