Police have not yet said how former state Senator Linda Collins-Smith died Source

Another American has died at a resort in the Dominican Republic. According to family, Leyla Cox went on vacation to celebrate her birthday. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source

Missy Elliott made history on Thursday as the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Former President Obama recorded a video introduction, thanking her for her “trailblazing ways.” Source

In an apparent retreat, President Trump told Fox News he would evaluate damaging information about a political opponent if it came from a foreign government, but then turn it over to the FBI. Weijia Jiang reports. Source

Paige Winter was standing in waist-deep water when a shark attacked. Her leg had to be amputated, but she’s determined to stay positive. Mark Strassmann has her story. Source

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Tom Cotton, Rep. Adam Schiff, and South Bend Mayor and 2020 hopeful Pete Buttigieg to appear on “Face the Nation” this Sunday. Source

When teacher Finn Lanning found out one of his students was planning on leaving school, he knew he had to help. Now, both of their lives have changed. Steve Hartman has their story “On the Road.” Source

President Trump said he’s seen the evidence and is blaming Iran for attacking two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Iran has denied the allegations. David Martin reports. Source

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The attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman have increased tensions in the Middle East. Just last month, four tankers were targeted in the same region. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source