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Pentagon investigating leak of classified documents about military plans in Ukraine

The Pentagon is investigating the leak of classified documents detailing U.S. and NATO military support plans for Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin explains that the security breach could involve more than just the war in Ukraine.

Clarence Thomas says he didn't believe he had to disclose luxury trips paid for by GOP donor

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday responded to a report that he accepted several luxury trips from billionaire Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. Thomas said he did not believe that he had to disclose that the trips were paid for by Crow. Thomas said he will comply with new disclosure guidelines moving forward.

CBS Evening News, April 6, 2023

3 Tennessee lawmakers face expulsion from state House over gun control protests; Honda recalls more than a half-million CR-Vs due to potential rust

Israel says strikes hit Hamas targets in Lebanon after rocket fire

The exchange of fire with militants across the border in southern Lebanon marked a risky escalation of an already-tense situation in the heart of the Middle East.

Weather could impact Masters as opening round wraps

Unpredictable weather could play a significant role in the Masters this weekend in Augusta, Georgia. Thursday's opening round ended with Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland all sharing the lead at 7-under. Jim Axelrod reports.

Neuroscientist examines the risks of artificial intelligence

Tech leaders and academics have called on artificial intelligence developers to pause training their models last week, warning we may lose "control of our civilization." Michael Graziano, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at Princeton University, discussed some of the fears over how AI interacts and communicates.

2 Tennessee lawmakers expelled from state House over gun control protests

Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Thursday expelled two Tennessee House Democrats who had taken part in a protest on the House floor demanding gun legislation in the wake of the Nashville school shooting which left six people dead. A vote to expel a third lawmaker failed. Mark Strassman reports.

Macron pushes Ukraine peace talks in meeting with Xi

In a meeting Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping to help push Russia toward a peace agreement with Ukraine. Anna Ashton, the director of China Corporate Affairs and U.S.-China for the Eurasia Group, joined CBS News to discuss.

Salmon fishing season canceled for most of West Coast

Biologists say the chinook salmon population has declined dramatically after years of drought.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in L.A. slaying of rapper Pop Smoke

The rapper was fatally shot during a home invasion robbery in the Hollywood Hills in February of 2020. Four people were later charged.