Night news, Oct 16, 2026, 22:00 ET

Night news, Oct 16, 2026, 22:00 ET

1. Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say CBS News · Oct 16, 2026, 20:32 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Investigators are reviewing the shooter’s devices and online activity, while police continue identifying victims and examining how the attack unfolded.
2. Southern California wildfires force evacuations amid powerful Santa Ana winds CBS News · Oct 16, 2026, 19:51 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Evacuation orders may continue as crews fight the fires and forecasters track whether Santa Ana winds stay strong.
3. Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week CBS News · Oct 16, 2026, 21:40 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: The White House has not said who will take over next, and Zacharia is expected to move into another administration role soon.
4. Feds probing suspicious letters to election officials, lawmakers CBS News · Oct 16, 2026, 20:09 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Investigators are tracing the mailings, testing the substances, and warning offices to keep using safety procedures as more cases are reviewed.
5. Inside Cuba's energy crisis as locals live in darkness, struggle to buy food CBS News · Oct 16, 2026, 20:00 ET
   Explain the Big Deal: Power cuts and shortages are likely to continue unless Cuba secures more fuel and supplies; the story does not say when that might happen.