Evening news, Oct 15, 2026, 18:00 ET

Evening news, Oct 15, 2026, 18:00 ET

1. Several killed in shooting at Oregon elementary school, sources say CBS News · Oct 15, 2026, 17:50 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Police, federal agents, and state authorities are investigating the shooting and identifying victims. Officials have not yet released a full casualty count or the suspect’s identity.
2. FBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials The Guardian · Oct 15, 2026, 16:06 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Investigators will test the substance and trace the mail, while election offices review security and mail handling procedures. The article does not say whether any recipients were harmed.
3. White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on Iran CBS News · Oct 15, 2026, 16:12 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: U.S. military planners have readied an option for President Trump, but no strike order is reported. Any action would affect Iran, regional shipping, and U.S. security policy.
4. Pentagon says Trump and Hegseth ‘completely aligned’ on decision to cancel livestream of firing squad… The Guardian · Oct 15, 2026, 17:54 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: The Pentagon has not said whether any future execution would be televised, and no new schedule has been announced.
5. Nineteen injured in collision between minibus and train on Eurotunnel loading platform The Guardian · Oct 15, 2026, 17:38 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: French authorities say the injured are being treated and investigators will examine how a minibus reached the platform and struck the stationary train.