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Utah police footage shows barrage of gunfire that killed 25-year-old

Allan's family has accused the police of "brutal murder," according to a statement published by local media.

Justice Department investigation finds Louisville police discriminated against Black community

The Department of Justice has released a scathing report which found that Louisville police engaged in a pattern of discrimination against the Black community. The report was prompted by the March 2020 fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues has more.

GOP lawmakers criticize Fox News' depiction of Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's release of about 40,000 hours of Jan. 6 footage to Fox News host Tucker Carlson is sparking backlash from Republican lawmakers. It also comes as Fox News is defending itself against a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems. Newly released court documents as part of that lawsuit allege that Fox executives had misgivings about the network's 2020 election coverage. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on how lawmakers are reacting.

Four dead after mid-air collision of small planes over Florida lake

One of the two planes was carrying a flight instructor and a college student, authorities said. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

8 firefighters injured battling large blaze in Queens

Eight firefighters were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the FDNY said.

Dominion suit argues Murdoch had misgivings about Fox coverage post-election

Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News, seeking $1.6 billion, accusing it of amplifying and giving a platform to false conspiracy theories about the company.

3/7: Red and Blue

Two Americans dead, two rescued after kidnapping in Mexico: Women and doctors sue Texas over abortion ban.

Fed chair startles Wall Street by indicating higher interest rates are coming

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified to the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday that interest rates could rise higher and faster than anticipated in an effort to fight inflation. New York Times Federal Reserve and economy reporter Jeanna Smialek joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the comments, plus a new corporate trend that's convincing consumers to spend more on similar products.

Oregon man stranded in snow with no service uses drone to call for help

The motorist was trying to travel across a remote road in the forest when his vehicle, which was not equipped for snow conditions, got stuck, authorities said.

At least 1 killed after 2 small planes collide in Florida

At least one person was killed when two small planes collided and crashed into a lake in Florida on Tuesday afternoon. It comes two days after a man was arrested over allegations he tried to stab a flight attendant on a United Airlines flight. Lilia Luciano reports.