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Lynchburg community rallies together after vandalism at Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center

Clean-up is underway after the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center in Lynchburg was vandalized over the weekend, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.

One dead after wrong-way driver crashes into car head-on along Rt. 460

The Virginia State Police are investigating a deadly crash on Route 460, near Blue Ridge Springs Road.

Woman dead, man injured after domestic dispute in Henry County

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly domestic dispute.

Jan. 6 hearings live updates: The House select committee to kick off hearings in prime time

Tonight at 8 p.m. ET, the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is holding its first hearing after months of meeting behind closed doors. The panel has promised "previously unseen material" about the insurrection and will detail the "coordinated, multi-step effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and prevent the transfer of power," it said.

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Chelsea Bridge: Man rescued from Thames after being Tasered dies

The police watchdog says it is investigating the contact Met officers had with the man in his 40s.

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3 dead, 11 injured in Philadelphia mass shooting

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Authorities say gunfire killed three people and wounded at least 11 others in one of downtown Philadelphia’s most popular entertainment districts late Saturday night.

Trial begins for former Virginia Teh football player charged with murder

Wednesday marked day one of the trial against a former Virginia Tech football player, Isimemen Etute. He is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 40-year-old Jerry Smith on May 31, 2021.

Lynchburg police investigating overnight murder

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened overnight at Shalom Apartments.

Peacehaven: Fatal crash video footage reviewed by watchdog

Arthur Hölscher-Ermert, 27, died after being struck by an unmarked police car in Peacehaven.

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Federal investigation targets possible ghost payrolling in Cook County sheriff’s office, sources say

The probe centers on whether sheriff's employees collected paychecks while not working, sources said.

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Judge rules Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children must testify in a New York probe into their business

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Covid: Police to investigate No 10 parties and holiday bookings surge

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening.

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Roeburndale bridge collapse: Partner pays tribute to victim

Brian Harwood, 73, was among 11 people travelling in a vehicle and trailer that fell into a river.

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One man dead after officer-involved shooting in Patrick County

Virginia State Police say they are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Friday evening in Patrick County.

A White off-duty deputy says he shot a Black man who jumped on his truck. Data implies otherwise.

A deputy sheriff in North Carolina is accused of fatally shooting a men he says jumped on his truck. A witness says the man was crossing the street. The truck and the body show no signs of impact, investigators said.

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Lebanon's pound hits low of 30,000 to a dollar amid crisis

Lebanon’s currency has hit a new low, reaching 20 times its value on the black market since the economic meltdown began in late 2019 and likely throwing more people into poverty

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Car crashes through Sainsbury's supermarket window

A red Audi is left among food aisles after careering into a branch of Sainsbury's.

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U.K. court date set for American accused in fatal crash that led to a diplomatic standoff

Anne Sacoolas admitted to driving on the wrong side of the road, but asserted diplomatic immunity.

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Firefighter stable, but seriously injured after Moneta house fire

A dog is dead and a firefighter is in the hospital after a fire in Moneta.

Large warehouse fire source of lingering stench in California town, investigation finds

The lingering stench made residents sick and cost the county $5.4 million to remedy.

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Estranged husband shot, killed after attacking wife with a knife in Bedford County

A Gretna man is dead after he allegedly tried to attack his wife with a knife.

Gas line ruptures in Danville apartment fire

Firefighters responded to an apartment complex for reports of a fire early Saturday morning.

‘This has been a bipartisan failure’: Lawmakers call for investigation of Dominican Republic sugar industry

The lawmakers cited an investigation by The Washington Post and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists that described how the family of the late former president of one of the Dominican Republic’s largest sugar companies turned to South Dakota in 2019 to finalize four new trusts. The trusts contained shares of the sugar company, Central Romana and personal wealth worth $14 million.

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West Virginia man dies in Alleghany County car crash

Virginia State Police are investigating a deadly single vehicle crash in Alleghany County. The crash happened Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7:07 p.m. on Route 311, two tenths of a mile west of Tuckahoe Road.

Community hopes for peace as Henry County takes another look at Short family murders

Questions surrounding the death of the Short family weigh heavily on the minds of friends and family every day

Boston police sergeant suspended over comments made during George Floyd protests

A Boston Police Department spokesman said the investigation consisted of video evidence and multiple witness interviews.

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Fire at Lynchburg mattress store leaves one injured

Crews shut off power in the area for several hours and there’s still no word on the damage.

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It's not an 'audit,' so this Pennsylvania newspaper wont use that word

Why the media must resist the euphemisms and slanted word choices devised by political message-makers.

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Group behind Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil denies foreign ties

The group behind the annual Tiananmen Square memorial vigil in Hong Kong says it will not cooperate with a national security investigation into the group’s activities

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Maddie Durdant-Hollamby: Tributes to Kettering murder victim

Maddie Durdant-Hollamby, 22, was discovered dead at a house where the body of a man was also found.

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Vice President goes to Vietnam despite mystery 'health incident'

Vice President Kamala Harris pushed ahead with a trip to Vietnam on Tuesday after delaying the visit over concerns due to an unexplained health incident potentially related to the mysterious Havana syndrome.

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Covid-19 live updates U.S. studying whether Moderna vaccine may carry higher risk of rare heart condition

And the Texas Supreme Court allowed school mask mandates to stand despite Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on such requirements.

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Test and Trace boss Dido Harding to step down from NHS role

Boris Johnson promised a "world-beating" system, but it was heavily criticised during her tenure.

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A newborn baby was discarded in a YMCA dumpster 13 years ago. The suspected mom is now in custody, police say.

Authorities say the woman they believe gave birth to a baby in 2007 boarded a flight to California after she was questioned by police last week.

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Amazon UK warehouse in Dunfermline shows massive destruction of unused items in ITV report

One ex-employee told ITV that workers were expected to get rid of an estimated 130,000 items a week.

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Four teenage boys arrested on suspicion of murder in Telford

Two adults have also been arrested after a man, found seriously injured on a footpath, later died.

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Federal authorities, Chicago police announce charges in sweeping narcotics investigation

Seventeen people have been charged in a drug trafficking investigation in Chicago, U.S. Attorney John Lausch, officials from U.S. Homeland Security and the Chicago Police Department announced Thursday.

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Noel Clarke: Sky and Vertigo scrap Bulletproof

The British actor and director has been accused of sexual harassment and bullying, which he denies.

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In the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, when is an attack a war crime?

Though war crimes have not been proved in a court, allegations have been made against both sides.

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Bill Gates acknowledges an affair with an employee, which Microsoft investigated

The confirmation of the affair and investigation come two weeks after Gates and Melinda French Gates announced plans to divorce.

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New York AG appoints attorneys to lead Cuomo investigation

New York AG appoints attorneys to lead Cuomo investigation Two attorneys were appointed Monday to investigate sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. State government officials have also called for Cuomo to resign. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on the latest updates in the investigation. Then, coauthor of Politico's New York Playbook Anna Gronewold joins CBSN's Elain Quijano to discuss the Cuomo investigation.

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Investigations intensify into assault on U.S. Capitol

Investigations intensify into assault on U.S. Capitol More than six weeks after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the investigation into how it happened and who was involved continues to turn up new information. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins "CBSN AM" with the latest.

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Neighbors, students scared after two Radford shootings leave one hospitalized

RADFORD, Va. – Shots fired in Radford early Sunday morning left neighbors and students at Radford University feeling uneasy. Sunday morning, just after 1 a.m., Radford City police responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Madison Street. You know, just five or six ‘Pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop.’ You know, really loud,” recalled Lawson. Police believe the two shootings are connected but do not believe the public is in any danger. “This is a pretty unusual event for the city of Radford,” said Jenni Wilder, the city and police department’s public information officer.

Law enforcement prepares for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration

Law enforcement prepares for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration The Department of Justice's inspector general is opening an investigation into law enforcement's preparation and response to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The investigation comes as law enforcement officials ramp up security in the nation's capital amid growing threats of violence between now and Inauguration Day. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from Capitol Hill.

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Justice Department Announces Civil Investigation into Chemical Restraint Use at Two Nevada Juvenile Facilities

The Justice Department announced today that it has opened an investigation into the use of pepper spray at two juvenile correctional facilities run by the Nevada Juvenile Justice Services Agency: the Nevada Youth Training Center and the Summit View Youth Center. The investigation will be conducted under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) and the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act. Both statutes give the department the authority to investigate systemic violations of the constitutional rights of young people in juvenile detention and correctional facilities. The Civil Rights Division’s Special Litigation Section is conducting this investigation. Additional information about the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department is available on its website at www.justice.gov/crt.

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Justice Department Announces Civil Investigation into Louisiana's Prisoner Release Practices

The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a statewide civil investigation into Louisiana’s prisoner release practices. The investigation will examine the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections’ policies and practices for ensuring the timely release of state prisoners in the custody of the Louisiana Department of Corrections who are incarcerated in state and local correctional facilities, including practices related to prisoners who are eligible for immediate release. The investigation will be conducted under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA). The Civil Rights Division’s Special Litigation Section is conducting this investigation jointly with the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana. Additional information about the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department is available on its website at www.justice.gov/crt.

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Farmers urge driver safety after tractor-involved crash

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Bedford County involving a farming tractor. Tractor-involved crash on Route 460 in Bedford County on Sept. 22, 2020. However, that wasn’t the case last year when a 75-year-old Bedford County farmer was killed in a crash. It was close to being a head-on accident.”State police, local authorities and state organizations, like the Virginia Farmers Bureau, are working hard to promote farming tractor and vehicle safety. As far as Tuesday’s crash, the driver of the work van was charged with driving too close to the pickup truck.

Roanoke Police investigate shooting on Hunt Avenue

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Police are investigating a shooting on the 800 block of Hunt Avenue. No one was injured, but investigators say there was property damage. Police were called out at 10:20 Sunday morning. No arrests have been made. This is a developing story.

Man charged with murdering Danville woman in drug-related shooting

DANVILLE, Va. LATESTA Danville man is facing a murder charge in connection with a womans shooting death over the weekend. 35-year-old Raheem Supreme Chambliss is charged with second-degree murder in the Sunday morning homicide of Lashanda Deshazo. The victim was identified as 43-year-old Lashanda Mecole Deshazo, a Danville City resident. Danville Police responded to a reported shooting in the 800 block of Buford Street around 3:22 a.m. Sunday morning. The victim was identified as 43-year-old Lashanda Mecole Deshazo, a Danville City resident.

Family plans memorial for teen found dead in 1986 after leaving Lexington group home

LEXINGTON, Va. – A local family finally has answers after a woman’s remains found in a landfill in 1986 were recently identified as their loved one. [Remains found in Virginia landfill in 1986 identified as woman who could have local ties]“I feel so responsible,” said Kim Atkins, sister of Christy Lynn Floyd, whose remains were identified by Chesterfield County Police. More than 30 years ago, the two left their Lexington group home to find their mother in Richmond. It took decades to identify, but thanks to DNA, the family now knows that body was Floyd. “It’s going to be different because now I know what happened to her.”Christy’s family will pick up her remains Saturday and is planning a memorial ceremony in Buena Vista.

Roanoke County police investigate a deadly motorcycle crash at the intersection of Williamson Road and Commander Drive

ROANOKE CO., Va. – BREAKING UPDATE:Roanoke County Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Williamson Road and Commander Drive. Police say it happened around 7:45 p.m. when a motorcycle was traveling Southbound on Williamson Road. Williamson Road is now back open. Roanoke County Police is investigating a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Williamson Road and Commander Drive. Williamson Road will be closed from Florist Road to Abney Road for an extended period of time.

Death investigation underway after a body was found slumped over a car in Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Henry County Police are investigating a death after they say they received a call in reference to an individual slumped over in a car behind The Scrub Board Laundry, located at 2038 Rives Rd., in Martinsville, Virginia. Upon arrival deputies located a deceased individual inside of a 1999 Honda Odyssey van. Henry County Sheriff’s Office investigators processed the car and conducted a cursory search of the immediate area. The body has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the Western District of Virginia for an autopsy.

Wakeboarding accident reportedly led to death near Smith Mountain Lake

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – A Franklin County official has confirmed that someone died near Smith Mountain Lake on Saturday. The county’s public safety director, Billy Ferguson, said that the fatality happened near the area of Belle Isle Road and believes it was a wakeboarding accident. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ game warden is handling investigation. Stay with 10 News for more on this developing story.

Wythe County mother shot, husband in custody after child calls police

WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – A Wythe County woman is in the hospital and her husband is behind bars after investigators say he shot her during an argument. The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office received a call to 357 Lone Ash Road in Barren Springs, Virginia in reference to a domestic situation around 8:40 a.m. on Saturday. Wythe County Sheriff’s Deputies and Virginia State Police arrived to find Kelly Tolbert with a gunshot wound. She stated her husband Joseph Tolbert shot her with a shotgun. Joseph Tolbert was on scene of the incident.

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Virginia State Police need help finding a car involved in a shooting on I-64

AP – Virginia State Police are asking for the public’s help to find a vehicle involved in a shooting on Interstate 64 that left a 34-year-old woman hospitalized. In a news release, police said that at about 10:10 p.m. Friday night, a white Dodge Stratus and a silver Ford Flex were heading north on Interstate 95 at the I-95/I-64 Bryan Park interchange when the vehicles began “engaging in aggressive driving.”As both vehicles took an exit ramp, the driver of the Dodge fired several shots into the rear of the Ford. The Dodge then pulled up along the passenger side of the Ford and the driver continued firing into the Ford. Police said the two vehicles made contact at one point, before the white Dodge Stratus fled the scene

Virginia State Police investigating deadly crash in Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police Trooper T.M. Wertz is investigating a two vehicle crash which resulted in a fatality. According to State Police, the crash happened Friday, at 10:53 p.m. on Route 460, two tenths of a mile west of Dixie Lane in Bedford County. Police say a 1993 Toyota Corolla was traveling east in the westbound lanes on Route 460, when the vehicle hit a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu head-on. According to police, he was wearing his seat belt and was transported to Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, where he later died.

An investigation is underway after a young boy shows up to the hospital with a gun shot wound

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a malicious wounding that occurred Saturday afternoon. Just before 4:00 p.m., a juvenile male arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital with a gunshot wound that he reportedly received on D Street near Norwood Street. The gunshot wound is considered non-life threatening at this time. The LPD has not responded to any shots fired calls this afternoon. This is an ongoing investigation.

State police asking for tips in connection with Bland County homicide

BLAND COUNTY, Va. – State police continue to investigate after a man was found dead on Saturday in Bland County. The body of 57-year-old Bruce Ritchie, of Pennsylvania, was found in a ditch along Wilderness Road, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities were notified just before 12:30 p.m.Ritchie had been stabbed outside his vehicle, according to state police. Wilderness Road is Route 606 and is Exit 62 off I-77 in the South Gap community of Bland County. Anyone with information is asked to call the Virginia State Police Wytheville Division at 276-228-3131 or send an email to questions@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Danville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a local convenience store

DANVILLE, Va. – According to the Danville Police Department, an armed robber entered Junior’s Convenience Store located at 623 Worsham Street just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The robber stole tobacco products and an undisclosed amount of cash before running away from the scene. According to police, the clerk was unharmed. The robber was wearing white shoes, black pants, and a black hoodie. Anyone with information is asked to call the police.

Rocky Mount police investigating a Friday night death at a home

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Rocky Mount police say they are investigating a death that happened in the North Main Street area late Friday night. The man was taken to the Western Virginia Medical Examiner’s office in Roanoke for autopsy. Investigators say they are expected to receive the official report later this week. The man’s name and address will not be released until next of kin is notified. Rocky Mount police say, “there is no reason to believe there is a threat to the community.”Anyone with information should call the department at 540-483-9275.

What's next in investigation of Baton Rouge police shooting?

CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman joins CBSN to discuss the investigation into the fatal shooting of a black man by a police officer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Tesla "auto-pilot" car death under investigation

The first fatal car accident involving Tesla's "auto-pilot" feature is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The investigation comes as several companies are working to develop driverless cars. Kris Van Cleave has more.

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DOJ to open investigation into Chicago Police Department

Investigation into Chicago Police Department would come as the police force is under intense scrutiny after the recent release of video showing a police officer shooting teen Laquan McDonald 16 times. Elaine Quijano has more.

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Investigation into Arizona highway shootings

Police are struggling to figure out who is responsible for the multiple highway shootings in Phoenix. Reporter Jaime Cerreta of CBS Phoenix affiliate KPHO has the latest for CBSN.

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Investigation indicates Dylann Roof acted alone

Investigators say so far there's no reason to believe that other individuals were involved in the church massacre carried out by Dylann Roof. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues reports on the investigation.

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What’s next in Freddie Gray investigation?

The death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who was died after sustaining a severe spinal injury while in police custody, has prompted heavy protesting in Baltimore. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss what’s next in the investigation.

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Criminal investigation opened in Bobbi Kristina Brown case

Criminal investigation opened in Bobbi Kristina Brown case Police in Georgia have opened up a criminal investigation into what happened to Bobbi Kristina Brown. CBSN's Michelle Miller and Elaine Quijano have the details.

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Investigation underway into deadly Metro-North crash

Investigation underway into deadly Metro-North crash Investigators spent the day sifting through charred wreckage, trying to figure out why the train plowed into an SUV. As Vinita Nair reports, it was a horrific scene of twisted metal, smoke and flames.

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MH17 investigation frustrated by escalating conflict in Ukraine

MH17 investigation frustrated by escalating conflict in Ukraine Because of Russia/Ukraine conflict, the investigation window for the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 disaster is closing. Mark Phillips reports.

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Malaysia Airlines launches investigation, responds to MH17 crash

Malaysia Airlines launches investigation, responds to MH17 crash CBS News speaks with the distraught wife of Malaysia Airlines MH17 pilot. Seth Doane reports from Kuala Lumpur on family members searching for more information and how this crash might affect Malaysia Airlines.

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CHP officials vow thorough investigation of police beating

CHP officials vow thorough investigation of police beating The California Highway Patrol says it won't need an outside department to investigate accusations of excessive force after one of its officers was captured on video repeatedly punching a woman on the side of a freeway. The video, recorded earlier this week, has gone viral. Mark Albert reports.

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GM investigation: Report says regulators missed chance to correct issue

GM investigation: Report says regulators missed chance to correct issue Investigators released a highly critical report on the delayed General Motors recalls, targeting GM and government regulators. Jeff Glor has been covering this story extensively and has the details.

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