Scientists in Oklahoma are one step closer to finding possible evidence of mass graves linked to one of the worst incidents of racial violence in history. Researchers in Tulsa used ground-penetrating radar to survey three sites. Omar Villafrana reports. Source
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U.S. tech giants sued over deaths of child cobalt miners
Last year CBS News exposed the brutal conditions for children who are mining cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Now a new lawsuit blames some of the world’s biggest tech companies for benefitting from those conditions, which have sometimes led to the deaths of child workers. Debora Patta reports. Source
Eye Opener: Deadly tornado outbreak sweeps across South
At least three people are dead after more than two dozen tornadoes ripped through the Deep South. Also, a Mississippi man on death row is released on bail for the first time in more than 20 years. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
18 kids escape just before tornado destroys Louisiana school
In Alexandria, Louisiana, a school and daycare center was evacuated 10 minutes before a tornado came through, destroying the building. Source
Trend toward fewer executions in U.S. continuing, report shows
This was the fifth year in a row with fewer than 30 people executed in the U.S., but the Trump administration is trying to resume executions on the federal level Source
Live updates: House panel meets to set terms of impeachment debate
The House Rules Committee is meeting to determine the terms for debate over impeachment on the House floor. Source
Heisman winner’s speech goes viral, prompts food pantry donations
“I’m up here for all those kids in Athens and Athens County that go home to not a lot of food on the table, hungry after school,” Burrow said during his speech. Source
Van rams into Ross store, injuring 11 including child in stroller
The van was supposed to the the getaway vehicle of a shoplifting effort and the driver was driving under the influence,authorities said Source
Van rams into Seattle-area Ross store, injuring at least 10
At least two of the injured are children. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Source
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Wave of tornadoes in Mississippi and Louisiana turn deadly; Newtown wins state football championship on shooting anniversary. Source