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May 5, 2023

Video shows Bryan Kohberger in traffic stop prior to Idaho student murders

Police bodycam video released this week shows Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, talking his way out of a ticket during a traffic stop in October, several weeks for the slayings.
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Published on May 05, 2023 22:05

Rochelle Walensky to step down as CDC director

Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced Friday that she will step down from her position as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in June.
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Published on May 05, 2023 22:05

Suspect pleads not guilty in fatal stabbings near UC Davis

A 21-year-old man Friday pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder charges in connection with three stabbing attacks, two of which were fatal, that occurred near the campus of the University of California, Davis.
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Published on May 05, 2023 22:05

Large fire erupts at oil refinery near Houston

A large blaze broke out on Friday at an oil refinery in Deer Park, Texas, near Houston.
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Published on May 05, 2023 22:05

U.K. prepares for first coronation in 70 years

King Charles III will be formally crowned Saturday, marking the first coronation for the British monarchy since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned in 1953. Holly Williams has the latest on the final preparations.
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Published on May 05, 2023 22:04

4 Proud Boys members convicted in Jan. 6 attack

Four members of the far-right extremist group Proud Boys, including its former president Enrique Tarrio, were convicted by a federal jury Thursday of multiple counts, including seditious conspiracy, for the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. A fifth member was found guilty of seven counts, but was acquitted of the seditious conspiracy charge. Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington.
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Published on May 05, 2023 00:26

Suspect arrested in fatal stabbings near UC Davis

A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with three stabbings, two of them fatal, that occurred near the University of California, Davis, campus over the past two weeks. The 21-year-old suspect is a former UC Davis student, police said.
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Published on May 05, 2023 00:05

May 4, 2023

New details in capture of Atlanta shooting suspect

Police said that license plate readers and surveillance cameras helped investigators capture the suspect wanted in Wednesday's shooting in an Atlanta medical center which left one woman dead and four other women wounded. Jeff Pegues has more.
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Published on May 04, 2023 23:47

4 Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy for Jan. 6 Capitol attack

A verdict has been reached in the case against members of the far-right group "Proud Boys" for their role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. On the most serious charge of seditious conspiracy, a jury found four out of the five defendants guilty. That includes the group's former leader, Enrique Tarrio. A fifth "Proud Boy" was convicted on other felonies. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington.
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Published on May 04, 2023 22:19

What bank stock falls could signal for economy

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell began a press conference Wednesday saying "the U.S. banking system is sound and resilient." Yet several regional bank shares were on the decline Thursday. Wall Street Journal banking reporter Gina Heeb breaks down the possible implications for the economy.
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Published on May 04, 2023 22:10

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