CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 03/12/26
Mar 12, 2026
A mosque attack in Michigan involving a vehicle and explosives is detailed. A deadly Virginia shooting tied to ISIS links violence and national security. Inside looks at tools teens use to cut screen time and how they affect sleep. Reports also cover a KC-135 crash in Iraq, storm and tornado threats, and preservation efforts for a historic church.
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Possible Terror Links Between Two U.S. Attacks
- Two near-simultaneous attacks in the U.S. raised concerns about possible ties to Middle East terrorism.
- Old Dominion shooting involved a former convict with prior ISIS support charges and the Michigan synagogue attack used a truck with explosives and active security response.
Armed Attacker Rammed Michigan Synagogue
- At Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, a man drove a rifle-armed truck through the synagogue entrance while over 100 children were inside and the vehicle ignited.
- On-site security engaged the suspect, an armed guard was struck by the vehicle, explosive materials were found in the truck, and the attacker was killed.
Prior Training And Warnings Met With Heightened Security
- The FBI had run active shooter training at the Michigan synagogue six weeks earlier and issued bulletins warning of increased targeting.
- Local communities from Chicago to New York immediately increased security at synagogues after the attack.