Senate Minority Leader Schumer, a Democrat, and Rep. Peter King, a Republican, urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring background check legislation to the floor. The bill passed in the House in February. Watch their remarks. Source
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Plane reportedly carrying Pink’s crew crash lands in Denmark
Danish media are reporting that a small aircraft carrying the management team for the American singer Pink crash landed and burst into flames in Denmark. No one was hurt. Danish police on Tuesday confirmed that the incident took place Monday night, though they did not mention Pink by name. Danish media reported Pink was not on the flight. Source
Which major supermarkets offer the best prices?
Bank of America analysts reviewed six big supermarket chains for their prices on 54 items like produce, meat and dairy. Here’s how it all added up. Source
Joe Sestak says Trump’s rhetoric “fueled an atmosphere” of hate
Former Pennsylvania congressman and Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Sestak says President Trump’s rhetoric is fueling an atmosphere conducive for hate. He speaks to CBSN about the president’s comments in wake of two mass shootings over the weekend. Source
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dead at 88
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, a giant of modern literature whose imaginative power in “Beloved,” ”Song of Solomon” and other works transformed American letters by dramatizing the pursuit of freedom within the boundaries of race, has died at age 88. Source
Video games don’t make you a mass shooter, expert says
“When it comes to actual serious criminal violence, there’s virtually no evidence that video games matter,” Virginia Tech professor James Ivory told CBS News Source
Walmart will still sell guns after two shootings in one week
Company won’t change its policy regarding firearm sales despite the rampages, saying that “no retailer is immune” Source
Dartmouth settles sexual misconduct lawsuit with 9 women
Dartmouth College settlement includes $14 million for students who can prove they suffered abuse and can meet other conditions Source
Video game makers face backlash after El Paso shooting
President Trump blamed video games for the rise in gun violence, but research doesn’t back up such claims Source
Millionaire charged with wife’s death faces 25 years to life in prison
Chadwick faces “25 years to life as presently charged,” according to Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer Source