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Investigative journalist critical of Rwanda's government killed in a car accident

Numerous journalists, advocates, and human rights organizations call for an investigation into his "suspicious" death.

Gunman shot, killed by police after opening fire inside Indiana Walmart

At least one victim was hospitalized, police said.

U.S. players continue surprise success at Australian Open

American Jenson Brooksby topped No. 2 seed Casper Ruud on the men's side of the Australian Open Thursday, just a day after fellow American Mackenzie McDonald defeated top seed Rafael Nadal. On the women's side, American Katie Volynets stunned No. 9 seed Veronika Kudermetova to advance to the third round of the Australian Open. Steph Baumgartel, a reporter for Network 10, joined CBS News from Melbourne.

Two dead after small plane crashes in northern NYC suburb

The plane was found in trees by a lake near an airport. The bodies of both people on board were also found, authorities said.

Legal expert explains the involuntary manslaughter charge Alec Baldwin is facing

Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deadly 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the movie "Rust," prosecutors announced Thursday. Attorney Rachel Fiset, co-founder and managing partner of Zweiback, Fiset and Zalduendo LLP, breaks down the details of the case.

6-year-old's family breaks silence after shooting of Virginia teacher

The parents of a 6-year-old boy who shot a first grade teacher in Newport News, Virginia earlier this month said in a statement that they don't know how the boy got access to their gun. The parents also stated that their son suffers from an acute disability. The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, was released from the hospital this week and continues to recover.

Russian spy ship spotted off coast of Hawaii

The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring a Russian spy ship that has been spotted off the coast of Hawaii in recent weeks. The Pentagon said Thursday that the surveillance ship and another Russian ship have so far remained in international waters.

Sundance Film Festival 2023: Opening highlights

While the festival returns to in-person screenings in Park City, Utah, you can also attend virtually via online screenings of world premiere documentaries and narrative films. Here are some of the early highlights.

2 dead after single-engine plane crashes in Westchester Co.

The FAA says the plane had taken off from John F. Kennedy International Airport and was heading to Ohio.

Leslie Jordan died of sudden cardiac dysfunction, autopsy finds

Leslie Jordan's death was ruled "natural," according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.