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New details emerge about shooting suspect's gun purchases

Last Updated Feb 19, 2018 11:41 AM EST The Florida school shooting suspect bought seven rifles in the last year, a federal law enforcement source has told CBS News. The revelation about Nikolas Cruz comes as agencies apparently missed a number of warning signs about him. The Florida Department of Children and Families investigated Cruz in 2016, and police records…

Sheriff visits teen shot five times in Florida school shooting

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Broward County Sheriff on Sunday visited a teen who was shot five times during the school shooting last week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Fla. According to a GoFundMe page, 15-year-old Anthony Borges was attempting to close and lock the door to a classroom to shield fellow classmates from the gunman when…

Here are 5 things that are harder to obtain than a gun in Florida

The 19-year-old accused of killing 17 people on Valentine’s Day at his former high school in Parkland, Florida, allegedly bought seven rifles in the last year, a federal law enforcement source has told CBS News. The mass shooting has renewed a nationwide debate about gun ownership.  Police say 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz allegedly used an AR-15 when he opened fire on his teachers…

“Cunning” dark web pedophile gets 32-year prison sentence

This handout photo issued by the National Crime Agency shows Dr Matthew Falder. A judge in Britain sentenced Falder, a prolific pedophile, to 32 years in prison on Feb. 19, 2018. AP LONDON — A judge in Britain has sentenced a prolific pedophile to 32 years in prison in what is being described as a watershed moment for authorities coming…

At least 12 arrests in spate of “copycat” school threats

BROWARD, Fla. — Authorities have reported a number of “copycat” threats against schools across the country in the wake of last week’s deadly shooting at a Parkland, Fla. high school last Wednesday, prompting several arrests around the country. Broward Sheriff Scott Israel told reporters on Thursday that a number of threats had been made against other schools since the mass…

As many as 17 killed as mountain of garbage collapses

Rescuers recover a body as they search for survivors at the collapse of a garbage mound in Maputo, Mozambique, Feb. 19, 2018. AP JOHANNESBURG — Heavy rains triggered the partial collapse of a huge mound of garbage in Mozambique’s capital on Monday, killing as many as 17 people who were buried by debris. Authorities believe more bodies could be buried…

Heroic teacher: “There's no point to somebody having an AR-15”

Ernie Rospierski, a history teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., is being hailed as a hero. He directed dozens of students to safety during last week’s shooting, and was grazed by a bullet in a third-floor confrontation with the gunman. Rospierski, or Mr. R, has been attending funerals and vigils for some of his students, while…

Couple who took in suspect describes first encounter after massacre

PARKLAND, Fla. — The couple who took in the Florida school shooting suspect after his mother died says he told them he was sorry after the shooting. Speaking Monday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” James and Kimberly Snead said they’ve only seen Nikolas Cruz once since the shooting that killed 17 when they briefly saw him at the police station….

School walkouts, sit-ins planned after Florida shooting

The mass shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead has sparked calls for walkouts, sit-ins and other actions on school campuses across the United States aimed at pushing lawmakers to pass tougher gun laws. Organizers behind the Women’s March, an anti-Trump and female empowerment protest, called for a 17-minute walkout on March 14 to “protest Congress’…

After near-death scare, Torin Yater-Wallace hopes for Olympic comeback

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Oxfam staff accused of sexual misconduct threatened witnesses

23 Photos People walk past an Oxfam sign in Corail, a camp for people displaced after 2010 earthquake, on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Feb. 16, 2018. REUTERS LONDON — Oxfam workers suspected of sexual misconduct in Haiti intimidated and threatened a witness as the charity investigated the original claims, according to the organization’s report on the internal inquiry. The…

“Jewish perpetrators” remark reignites Poland Holocaust dispute

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s prime minister said Sunday that dialogue with Israel about the Holocaust is necessary and would serve as a warning to prevent such “exceptionally terrifying” crimes from happening again. Mateusz Morawiecki tweeted his thoughts after a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The call was prompted by a comment the Polish politician made that equated…

Florida teacher and gun owner: “No point to somebody having an AR-15”

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How much do social media platforms deserve blame in election meddling?

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Winter Olympic athletes push safety limits amid rise in extreme sports

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Eye Opener at 8: LeBron James responds to Laura Ingraham

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How special counsel is “laying the groundwork” with latest Russian meddling indictment

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Carnival to probe “all aspects” of cruise ship brawling

Australian police await the arrival of the Carnival Legend cruise ship, in background, at a port in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 17, 2018. REUTERS MELBOURNE, Australia — Carnival Cruise Line has said “all aspects” of a series of incidents on a South Pacific cruise that was interrupted by brawls will be investigated, including the response of security personnel whom some passengers…

Viral video has consequences for air passenger

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Behind the Russia “troll factory” linked to U.S. election meddling

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How the flu becomes deadly

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Major implications as Russian Olympian accused of doping

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — Russia could lose its chance to be reinstated before the end of the Winter Olympics because of a doping charge against curling bronze medalist Alexander Krushelnitsky. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said in a statement Monday that it has “initiated a procedure involving” Krushelnitsky, who finished third in mixed doubles with his wife, Anastasia Bryzgalova. IOC…