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Tuesday, February 14

A shooting at Michigan State University leaves three students dead. The White House's latest theory about the recently shot-down balloons. And what January meant for inflation.

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3 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Michigan State University

A campus is in mourning as officials seek a motive after a shooting at Michigan State University left three people dead and five others injured Monday night. The suspected gunman was found dead after a manhunt that forced frightened students to hide in the dark, authorities said. The university also identified two of the students who were killed – Brian Fraser, a sophomore, and Alexandria Verner, a junior. Relatives of the third student requested that the name not be released. Here's the latest.

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Students gather on the campus of Michigan State University after a shelter in place order was lifted early Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich.

Students gather on the campus of Michigan State University after a shelter-in-place order was lifted early Tuesday in East Lansing, Mich.

Al Goldis, AP

Those balloons? Not spies. Probably.

No one has come forward to claim responsibility. And there are still a number of unanswered questions. But White House spokesman John Kirby said Thursday the three unidentified flying objects shot down from North American airspace could very well turn out to be balloons used for research or commercial purposes – posing no direct threat to the United States. But Republicans say the American people need to hear that from President Joe Biden. Here's everything we know.

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In this file photo taken on February 05, 2023 this picture provided by the US Navy shows sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in the Atlantic ocean.

U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Feb. 5.

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Inflation eased for the seventh straight month in January

U.S. inflation likely slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are becoming less of a burden. But Tuesday's government report may also suggest that further progress in taming inflation could be slow and "bumpy," as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell described it. Consumer prices are expected to have risen 6.2% in January from 12 months earlier, down from a 6.5% year-over-year rise in December. What does it mean for consumers? Keep reading.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 08: A customer shops for eggs at a H-E-B grocery store on February 08, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Wholesale egg prices have begun declining more than 50% since December record highs according to Urner Barry data. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775938581 ORIG FILE ID: 1464257767

Wholesale egg prices have begun declining more than 50% since December's record highs.

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California Sen. Feinstein says she won't run for reelection

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California announced Tuesday that she will not seek reelection in 2024, signaling the end of a groundbreaking political career spanning six decades. The former San Francisco mayor, who turns 90 in June, has served since 1992. Her decision not to seek reelection Tuesday comes amid questions from colleagues about her ability to serve as a younger generation – including Democratic Reps. Katie Porter and Adam Schiff — have already announced their candidacies for the seat. Keep reading.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., arrives for the Senate Democratic Caucus leadership election at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., says she will not seek reelection in 2024. She turns 90 in June.

J. Scott Applewhite, AP

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