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London Calling: Australia elects new prime minister

Australia has elected a prime minister who previously backed calls to remove Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this edition of "London Calling."

At least 4 dead in house explosion in Pennsylvania

At least two others were injured in the explosion in Pottstown. Two people may still be unaccounted for, local officials said. CBS Philly's Kerri Corrado has the latest from the scene.

U.S. schools spending millions to ramp up security following Texas school shooting

As gun legislation remains stalled on Capitol Hill, many schools across the nation are spending millions of dollars to ramp up security. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Carter Evans on CBS News to discuss.

Survivor of Appalachian School of Law mass shooting reflects 20 years later

In 2002, three people were killed and three others were injured at the Appalachian School of Law in southwest Virginia. Twenty years later, the U.S. is still experiencing similar mass shootings at schools. Peter Tsaharidis was a student at the Appalachian School of Law. He joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss how he feels in the wake of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Biden, Democrats call for action and new gun law legislation

After the deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, President Biden and many Democrats are calling for new gun legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager join "Red & Blue" to discuss.

Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg speaks out after Texas massacre

David Hogg, a co-founder of March for our Lives, became an activist for stronger gun laws after surviving the 2018 shooting that killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. "It's not easy, but the reality is Americans have to stand up and do the jobs of our politicians," he told CBS News after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. "Focus on what we can agree on. That's why I think this time can be different."

Oil refineries ramp up processing activity to highest levels since pandemic began

Gas prices are continuing to rise and now oil refineries are ramping up processing activity to the highest levels since the pandemic began. Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at the Oil Price Information Service, joins CBS News to discuss what this means and why oil exports could be a hot topic in Washington in the near future.

Uvalde mourns victims of elementary school massacre

Lilia Luciano shares more on the victims of the Texas school shooting, as well as stories from those who survived.

Dad copes with losing daughter in Texas school shooting

Amerie Garza was killed just hours after receiving a certificate for making the honor roll. Her stepfather, Angel Garza, said she was trying to call 911 when she was shot and killed at her Texas school. Tony Dokoupil spoke with Garza in an emotional interview.

19 students, 2 teachers die in Texas school rampage

Nineteen children and two teachers were killed and 17 others were hurt when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. Before the massacre, the gunman shot his grandmother, who is in critical condition, and posted about his plans online. Janet Shamlian has the latest.