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New Mexico prosecutors dismiss charge against Alec Baldwin, citing "new facts"

Special prosecutors in New Mexico have dismissed an involuntary manslaughter charge brought against actor Alec Baldwin in the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the film production "Rust." Prosecutors said that "new facts were revealed" in the course of the investigation. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

World's largest trove of Native American language resources

Nearly 40% of the 6,700 languages spoken around the world are in danger of disappearing, according to The Language Conservancy -- a nonprofit focused on preserving and revitalizing endangered languages. CEO Wilhelm Meya joined CBS News to discuss the group's unveiling of the largest collection of Native American learning material in the world at the United Nations this week.

Supreme Court temporarily maintains FDA approval of abortion drug mifepristone

The Supreme Court on Friday granted a Justice Department request to maintain the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone while legal proceedings continue. This comes after a lower court judge in Texas halted that FDA approval earlier this month. Jan Crawford has more.

Supreme Court maintains FDA's approval of mifepristone, preserving access to abortion pill for now

The Supreme Court has maintained the FDA's approval of mifepristone, preserving access to the abortion pill for now. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

How to avoid Lyme disease during tick season

Scientists say tick season is starting earlier and lasting longer -- increasing the risk of contracting illnesses like Lyme disease. Bryon Backenson, an assistant professor at the University of Albany School of Public Health, shared tips for staying safe from ticks.

Stocks close slightly down as investors react to earnings reports

Stocks closed down slightly on Thursday as investors reacted to mixed earnings reports and new weekly jobless claims numbers. CenterSquare Investment Management senior strategist Uma Moriarity joined CBS news to discuss what the developments mean for investors.

Deadly tornadoes cause major damage in Oklahoma

The Midwest and South were hit by a severe storm front that left thousands of customers without power. At least three people died when multiple tornadoes swept through Oklahoma. Omar Villafranca reports from Oklahoma.

Preparations underway for possible evacuation of U.S. embassy in Sudan

The Pentagon is preparing for a possible evacuation of the U.S. embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, amid escalating violence that has left hundreds of people dead. At least one U.S. citizen has died in the violence, the State Department confirmed. David Martin reports.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, April 20, 2023

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

3 people shot after basketball rolled into neighbor's yard

A search is on for a man suspected of shooting three people, including a young child, when a basketball rolled into the suspect's yard in Gastonia, North Carolina. It marks the latest in a series of recent shootings nationwide in which victims made innocent mistakes, such as going to the wrong address. Adriana Diaz has more.