Trump Campaigns Following NYC Verdict, Minnesota First Responders Killed, Border Optimism, Outrage Over Navalny Death

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Trump Campaigns Following NYC Verdict
It was a weekend of campaigning met with a mixed response for former President Donald Trump, in the days following the verdict in his New York City civil trial and Fani Willis on the stand. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.
  
Three First Responders Killed During Standoff
In Burnsville, Minnesota, outside Minneapolis, two police officers and a fireman paramedic were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call early Sunday morning. As Julie Walker reports, the first responders are being called heroes for their actions, including by Minnesota’s governor.
 
“Person Of Interest” Held In Missing Child Case 
A person in police custody on unrelated charges is suspected of involvement in the case of an 11 year-old-girl who went missing Thursday in Livingston, Texas, about 70 miles from Houston. 
   
Cougar Attacks Seattle-Area Cyclists
A group of five cyclists are lucky to be alive after they were attacked by a cougar on a trail outside of Seattle. Police say one of the bikers, a 60-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries to her face. 
  
Investigation Into Church Shooting Continues
Evangelist Joel Osteen preached about living without fear in his Lakewood Church in Houston on Sunday, exactly one week after a woman with an assault rifle exchanged gunfire with security, leaving two people injured and the shooter dead. Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports.
 
More Trouble For Colorado Funeral Home 
More charges are pending after yet another grisly find involving a funeral home case out of Colorado.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.
       
Jimmy Carter’s Hospice Anniversary 
This weekend marked one year since 99-year-old former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.
   
Fixing The Border 
There's some confidence on Capitol Hill that a deal surrounding the southern border can get done, but in the meantime, the State of Texas is expanding its border security operations.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from the Lone Star State.
   
Focus On South Carolina 
With the South Carolina primary on Saturday, the latest polling shows Nikki Haley far behind Donald Trump in the polls, as Haley and surrogates for Trump and President Biden appeared on the Sunday shows to stump for their candidates. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.
  
Condemnation Over Navalny Death 
Western leaders and Kremlin critics are blasting Vladimir Putin for Alexei Navalny's death.  As correspondent Mimmi Montgomery reports, Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden say the death of Russian political activist, just weeks before an election which would give more power to Vladimir Putin, is highly suspicious.
   
Wrongly Accused
A Kansas man is hoping to clear his name after photos of him being detained following the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally last week went viral.  Sue Aller has the story.
   
Investigating Colorado Dorm Shooting
An investigation continues in Colorado Springs, Colorado after two students were found dead of gunshot wounds in a dorm room. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.
  
Man Faces Charges In DC Police Shooting
A man faced a judge, held in the shooting of three Washington, DC police officers during a standoff last week.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.
   
Ford Weighs Move Over Strike Costs
Automaker Ford is weighing a production move after a costly union strike last year.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.
  
Finally  
Bob Marley was the big winner at a disappointing holiday box office this weekend. Kevin Carr has the details.
  
Former New York Congressman George Santos is suing late night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel for tricking him and misusing videos that Santos was making for a paid website.  Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports – audio courtesy of the Jimmy Kimmel Show.
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