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Traffic stop turns into a deadly shootout in California

A traffic stop in California turned into a gun battle that killed a highway patrol officer Monday night. Witnesses say a man grabbed a rifle from his pickup truck in Riverside and started shooting, while the officer was filling out paperwork to impound the vehicle. The gunman was killed and two other officers were wounded. Carter Evans reports. Source

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Bystanders help end deadly stabbing spree in Australia

Australian police are thanking some brave bystanders who helped end a deadly stabbing spree. A man is accused of stabbing at least two people and trying to stab others in Sydney’s financial district overnight. One woman is dead. Police have not determined a motive for the attack, but they say the suspect has a history of mental illness. Network 10’s Lachlan Kennedy reports. Source

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Plácido Domingo, revered opera star, accused of sexual harassment

The Philadelphia Orchestra has canceled an invitation to have opera legend Plácido Domingo appear at its opening-night concert. This follows an Associated Press report that 9 women have accused Domingo of trying to pressure them into sexual relationships by dangling jobs and sometimes punishing them professionally if they refused. Domingo says the claims are inaccurate. CBS News’ Hilary Lane reports. Source

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China’s reaction to Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong shut down flights at the international airport for a second straight day over anti-government demonstrations. BuzzFeed Asia correspondent Rosalind Adams talked with CBSN about how China is reacting to these protests. Source

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