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Alex Sundby

Alex Sundby is a senior editor at CBSNews.com. Based in New York, Alex has a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of Washington in Seattle. He started his journalism career as an education reporter for a weekly newspaper in northern New Mexico. Before coming to CBS News in 2009, he worked as a freelance journalist in New York City, reporting throughout the five boroughs for the New York Post's metro section.

Police respond to a shooting at a bank in Sebring, Florida, on Jan. 23, 2019.

5 people killed in Florida bank shooting; suspect in custody

Zephen Xaver, 21, has been taken into custody Wednesday after SWAT team entered SunTrust Bank branch in Sebring, Florida

Jan 23, 2019

A resident walks her dogs through Humboldt Park after more than 7 inches of snow fell on Feb. 9, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois.

12-year-old girl dies after snow fort collapses in Illinois

Snow fort collapsed on two girls while families were attending church services outside Chicago

Jan 21, 2019

Mason Lowe rides Cochise during the 15/15 round of the PBR Kansas City Invitational at the Sprint Center on Feb. 11, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Witness describes 25-year-old bull rider's fatal ride

Mason Lowe, 25, died in Denver hospital after bull threw him, stepped on his chest

Jan 17, 2019

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New "Star Trek" season tells "untold chapter of Spock"

"Star Trek: Discovery" season two premieres Thursday on CBS All Access

Jan 16, 2019

Pro bull rider, 25, dies after being injured during competition

Mason Lowe was ranked the 18th professional bull rider in the world

Jan 16, 2019

In an image provided by WPVI-TV/6ABC, police respond to a report of an active shooter at a UPS facility in Logan Township, N.J., Jan. 14, 2019.

Suspect shot and killed after taking 2 women hostage at UPS facility

Officials said William Owens died of a gunshot wound after an incident Monday morning in Logan Township, N.J.

Jan 14, 2019

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie Bezos pose as they arrive at the headquarters of publisher Axel-Springer on April 24, 2018, in Berlin.

Jeff Bezos announces he and his wife are divorcing

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announces he and his wife MacKenzie Bezos are divorcing

Jan 9, 2019

Pallets of fish are auctioned at Grimsby Fish Market on Oct. 8, 2018, in Grimsby, England.

Boy with fish allergy dies after smelling fish cooking

Authorities investigating whether smell of fish being cooked at family's New Year's Day gathering led to death

Jan 3, 2019

Shrimp recalled in 3 states over potential health hazard

Nation's largest grocery chain issues recall for shrimp sold in parts of Michigan, Ohio, Virginia

Dec 28, 2018

Crews work the scene after a shooting at a middle school in Richmond, Indiana, on Dec. 13, 2018.

Teen fatally shoots himself inside Indiana middle school

Tipster credited with helping police prevent students, teachers from being harmed during shooting at Indiana middle school

Dec 13, 2018

An image capture from video released by the U.S. Forest Service to the Arizona Daily Star shows an explosion that sparked the so-called Sawmill Fire near Green Valley, Arizona, on April 23, 2017.

"Start packing up!" Video shows how gender-reveal stunt sparked wildfire

Newly revealed video shows stunt at gender-reveal party for U.S. Border Patrol agent's baby

Nov 27, 2018

Aaron Hernandez's brother opens up about late NFL star's secrets

Aaron Hernandez's brother opens up as Jonathan Hernandez's new book "The Truth About Aaron" is being released

Oct 31, 2018

The exterior of The Rockefeller University in New York City is seen in a segment broadcast on CBS station WCBS-TV on Oct. 19, 2018.

Former patients accuse doctor of child sex abuse

Child sex abuse allegations against Dr. Reginald Archibald come to light more than a decade after his death

Oct 19, 2018

Alfred Pick is seen in a photo obtained by CBS station KTVT.

Decorated war vet gets 7 years in prison for buying "rare" gun in 1980s

Alfred Pick of Plano, Texas, bought M14 rifle at gun show in 1980s

Oct 18, 2018

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks about public housing during a press conference at City Hall June 11, 2018, in New York City.

NYC mayor accused of trying to hide extent of lead paint problem

Revelation about lead paint problem in New York City's public housing apartments sparks outrage

Oct 16, 2018

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