Martin Scorcese’s new film, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a story of racism, exploitation and murder on the Osage Reservation in Oklahoma. The tragic and true story takes place in the 1920s when oil was discovered on the land, attracting mainly White people who plotted ways to steal property rights. “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with the director in Los Angeles. Source
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Schools across U.S. join growing no-phone movement
Schools across the United States are increasingly adopting a no-phone policy, requiring students to lock away their devices for the entire school day. Source
Israel evacuates a border town as war with Hamas threatens to expand
As Israel bombs Hamas in Gaza and aid remains locked out, Iran’s other allies in the region appear to test the water, fueling fear of a wider regional war. Source
Mysterious radio signal reaches Earth after 8 billion years: “Mind-blowing”
Exactly what causes fast radio bursts has become one of astronomy’s great mysteries. Source
The Uplift: An odd egg
A man who has saved an egg with a handwritten message goes on a quest to find the mystery writer; The Sacramento Zoo gets its first rhino; A young surfer draws on his passion to help others. Source
How does presidential succession work with no House speaker?
In addition to leading the House of Representatives, the House Speaker is second in line for the presidency. Source
Bomb and death threats prompt major Muslim group to move annual banquet
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, used the same hotel for a decade but will now hold the banquet at an undisclosed location with heightened security. Source
He was rejected by 14 colleges. Now he works at Google.
A California teen with stellar credentials was rejected by 14 colleges and universities. Now, instead of college, he’s working at Google. Source
Judge shot to death on driveway of his Maryland home
Washington County Circuit Court Associate Judge Andrew Wilkinson was apparently shot multiple times. A manhunt was underway for his killer. Source
Sacramento man Rodney Rumsey identified as body in 41-year-old cold case
An important link between the California Department of Justice and a genealogy lab dedicated to law enforcement investigations helped to close a decades-old cold case and bring closure to the family of Rodney Rumsey of Sacramento. Source