CNN 5 Things MI Synagogue Attack, Mortgage Rates Rise, Weather Whiplash and more
Mar 12, 2026
A vehicle attack at a Michigan synagogue and a campus shooting in Virginia lead the headlines. Discussion covers displacement from fighting in Lebanon and how Middle East tensions affect business and safety. Mortgage rates tick higher amid housing policy moves. A police shooting probe reveals surprising details. A dramatic weather whiplash brings winter chill east and record heat in the west.
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Synagogue Ramming Linked To Explosives
- A vehicle ramming and shooting occurred at Temple Israel in the Detroit area with a suspect later found dead in the vehicle.
- Authorities discovered what appeared to be a large amount of explosives in the vehicle and increased security at Jewish sites nearby.
University Shooting Tied To Former Guard Member
- A shooting at Old Dominion University left one dead and two injured, with the suspect also dead at the scene.
- Officials say the suspect was a former Army National Guard member previously jailed for attempting to support an Islamic terror group.
War With Iran Risking Massive Lebanon Displacement
- Intense fighting along Lebanon's border with Israel could displace up to one million people within days, says the IOM regional director.
- Israel ordered preparations to expand operations against Hezbollah while firms close Middle East branches and staff work remotely.