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Did former ballerina accused of murder shoot husband in self-defense?

To some, Ashley Benefield is a woman who fought back from alleged abuse. To others, she's a manipulative murderer who shot her husband so she would not have to share custody of their daughter.

South Florida hit with heavy rain, flooding as hurricane season begins

South Florida is recovering from heavy rainfall and flooding after a storm swept through before the weekend. The storm left many residents without power. Adriana Diaz has more.

The Diary of Martha Moxley

A 15-year-old girl beaten to death with a golf club in a wealthy Connecticut neighborhood. Does her diary hold clues to the killer? 48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

Who killed Martha Moxley?

More than 46 years after the Connecticut teen's brutal murder, could her diary hold clues to her killer?

More than 6 million displaced in first 100 days of war in Ukraine

More than 6 million Ukrainians have been displaced from their homes in the first 100 days of Russia's invasion. Ukrainian forces say they have taken back parts of Severodonetsk after weeks of fighting. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

Abbott reopens Michigan baby formula plant linked to contamination

Abbott Nutrition announced it will reopen its baby formula plant in Michigan amid a dire shortage of baby formula nationwide. The plant was shut down by the FDA in February following reports of bacterial infections. Christina Ruffini has more.

COVID cases in California tick upwards as Pride events kick off

COVID infections and hospitalizations are dropping nationwide, but in California, there has been a 30% increase in positive cases over the last week. The uptick has brought back indoor mask mandates as Pride Month events get underway. Tom Wait has more.

CBS Evening News, June 3, 2022

Florida braces for possible tropical storm; Afghan musician reunites with family after fleeing Taliban

Family of Uvalde shooting victim wants gun manufacturers held responsible for advertising

The family of one of the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is demanding information from gun manufacturer, Daniel Defense, on its marketing techniques. Mary Engle, executive vice president of policy for BBB National Programs, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss this issue.

Upbeat jobs report sparks fears on Wall street about Fed rate hike

The U.S. added 390,000 jobs in May and unemployment remained flat at 3.6%, according to the latest jobs report from the Labor Department, but stocks closed the week in the red. CBS News' Elaine Quijano spoke with Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program, about how this affects your paycheck.