His execution was the nation’s fourth using nitrogen gas. Source
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Workers wanted a raise, but got a 4-day workweek. Here’s what happened.
San Juan County in Washington State didn’t have the funds to give workers a raise, so they had to get creative. Source
EPA rushes to meet deadline to clear toxic debris from L.A. wildfire zones
An executive order signed by President Trump in late January called for the EPA to expedite its removal of hazardous materials from the Los Angeles area wildfire zones. Source
Some fear Trump’s immigration orders could slow L.A. area wildfire recovery
President Trump’s immigration crackdown could worsen what is already a shortage of construction workers as the Los Angeles area tries to rebuild homes and communities destroyed in the wildfires. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman has more. Source
County workers wanted a raise, but got a 4-day workweek instead
San Juan County in Washington state didn’t have the funds to give workers a raise, so they had to get creative. It turned out to be a big success. Mark Strassmann has more. Source
FBI agent who investigated Jan. 6 calls DOJ inquiry “demoralizing”
Last week, Trump allies at the Justice Department ordered the FBI to send a questionnaire nationwide to identify personnel who investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and make a list for leadership to review. Source
Scientists closely monitoring so-called “city-killer” asteroid
Scientists are closely watching a recently discovered asteroid that is being called a potential “city-killer.” NASA calculates there is a 1.6% chance it could hit the Earth in 2032. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more. Source
These egg substitutes can help in the kitchen when supplies run short
Chefs say there are some easy swaps home cooks can make as bird flu causes egg shortages at grocery stores around the country. Source
Breaking down Trump’s dispute over the Panama Canal
President Trump has a phone call scheduled with the president of Panama to try to resolve the dispute over the Panama Canal. The waterway linking the Atlantic and the Pacific is vital to the U.S. economy, with 40% of American container shipments passing through every year. Lilia Luciano takes a closer look at what’s at stake. Source
Ex-interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani sentenced
The former Japanese language interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly $17 million from the player to pay off gambling debts. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more. Source