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Nonprofit aims to end cycle of youth homelessness

More than 40,000 youth experience homelessness on any given night in the U.S. Breaktime, a nonprofit in Boston, is trying to end the cycle of homelessness among young adults by helping them with workplace training and job placement. Meg Oliver has more.

President Biden kicking off Summit of the Americas

The ninth Summit of the Americas is happening in Los Angeles, but leaders of several countries will not attend to protest the exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red and Blue" from Los Angeles with more on what those boycotts mean, and what is on the agenda for the summit.

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn recalls Jan. 6 riot and his testimony to House committee

The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is promising to reveal new information at a public hearing on Thursday. Part of the presentation includes eyewitness testimony. Major Garrett spoke with U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who helped to defend the Capitol that day and testified before the committee last summer.

What to expect during the House Jan. 6 committee's public hearings

Public hearings for the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol begin Thursday, June 9. Witnesses are expected to shed light on what happened the day of the riot, and investigators say they have new evidence about the planning. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.

California man faces federal charges for attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

A California man is facing federal charges for the attempted murder of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Police say he was arrested near Kavanaugh's home armed with a gun and knife. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the case.

Uvalde survivor, victim's parents deliver emotional testimony at House hearing

Miah Cerrillo, a 4th grader at Robb Elementary School, recalled smearing herself in a classmate's blood to appear as if she were dead.

Armed man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh's house

Police arrested a California man they say was armed with a gun and a knife near Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's house. The suspect being charged with attempting to murder the Supreme Court justice. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" with the latest on the case.

CBS Evening News, June 8, 2022

Uvalde shooting survivor testifies before Congress; Mother, daughter keep Massachusetts community informed with bilingual radio show

House committee hears emotional testimony in gun violence hearing

Doctors, families of victims, and survivors of mass shootings testified before the House Oversight Committee during a hearing on gun violence. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the emotional testimony, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on possible gun legislation on Capitol Hill.

Hackers steal $360,000 in NFTs, raising ongoing security concerns

The company behind the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT series says hackers stole about $360,000 worth of NFTs. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson explains how the recent string of hacking incidents could impact the perceived value of NFTs.