Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a hard-line stance on the potential of Palestinian refugees coming to the United States, arguing that they should not be allowed in and dismissing international entreaties for Israel to provide utilities to the Gaza Strip. His comments have been met with criticism from human rights groups, and will likely be a major talking point in the upcoming Republican presidential debates. It remains to be seen whether his hard-line stance will be shared by the other candidates.
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Las Vegas police have arrested Duane "Keffe D" Davis in connection with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Body camera footage of the arrest shows multiple officers surrounding Davis, who remained calm and asked for water. Davis is the first person to be arrested in the ongoing investigation and is currently being held in the Clark County Detention Center.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 9-year-old Charlotte Sena who disappeared from Moreau Lake State Park in upstate New York while camping with her family. The FBI has joined the search and is asking anyone with information to contact the New York State Police. Charlotte's mother, Trisha Sena, has expressed her hope for her daughter's safe return.
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Senator Lindsey Graham has criticized Representative Matt Gaetz's attempt to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his seat, calling it a "disaster" for the Republican party. President Joe Biden also commented on the situation, noting that "extreme MAGA Republicans" had attempted to walk away from a deal, but were stopped. With the 2022 midterm elections looming, it remains to be seen how the Republican party will move forward in the coming months.
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage Wednesday night at the Reagan Presidential Library for the second primary debate, without former President Donald Trump who is speaking in Detroit. Moderated by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Major Garrett, and Nancy Cordes, the debate will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on CBSN.
David McCallum, a beloved actor known for his roles in "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." and "NCIS", passed away on Monday at the age of 85. He was surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital when he died of natural causes. CBS released a statement saying that McCallum "led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live on through his family and the countless hours on film and television that will never go away." He is survived by his wife, two sons, and two grandchildren.
On Friday, a 13-foot alligator was seen with a human body in its mouth in Largo, Florida. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office identified the body as 41-year-old Sabrina Peckham and the alligator was removed from the water and humanely killed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them. They are also reminding people to stay away from alligators and not to feed or harass them.