What started out as an ordinary day at a south Florida high school ended in gunfire and death in Parkland, Florida – about 20 miles northwest of Fort Lauderdale at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attended by about three thousand students. The Broward County sheriff reports multiple deaths. The exact number is not known yet. At least 14 victims were taken to the hospital and a suspect was taken into custody a few miles from the scene. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
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Sheriff: At least 17 dead in Florida school shooting
Suspect Nikolas Cruz, 19, is in custody after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left at least 17 people dead. Broward County Sheriff Steve Israel gave an update on the investigation. Source
Could we have been better prepared for this flu season?
Forty-eight states report widespread flu activity, and hospitalizations are higher than any other year since the CDC began keeping track. Former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden, president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what can be done to prepare for the flu in the future, the unpredictability of the virus, and why it’s crucial that the CDC’s budget isn’t slashed. Source
3 simple habits linked to weight loss
If you’re looking to loose weight, new research finds these three habits may help you reach your goals. Source
Morning Rounds: Childhood asthma, benefits of leafy greens
Asthma is the most common chronic lung condition impacting children. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula discusses a report from the CDC about the prevalence of asthma in American children and a new study about the link between eating leafy green vegetables and cognitive decline. Source
New details about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding revealed
New details about the royal wedding have been revealed! Here’s a look at what to expect at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming nuptials. Source
Robots compete at skiing event in South Korea
It’s not the Winter Olympics, but it is fun to watch. These robots were taught how to ski, and now they’re competing for a $10,000 prize. Source
Outrage as bombing kills dozens of students outside of Kabul school
A weekend attack in Afghanistan has killed at least 53 people and injured more than 150 others, most of whom were students at a Kabul high school. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about his visit to a hospital treating some of the surviving victims of the incident. Source
Pony tries to bite Prince Harry during royal couple’s Scotland trip
A pony named Cruachan IV tried to take a bite out of Prince Harry’s hand at Edinburgh Castle. Harry and fiancee Meghan Markle met the feisty pony on their first official visit to Scotland. Source
New York Times Modern Love editor on the state of love
When it comes to love today, New York Times Modern Love column editor Daniel Jones says people are romantic as ever, but some aren’t willing to be vulnerable and take risks for love. Learn more as he speaks with CBS This Morning’s Gayle King in the Toyota Green Room. Source