mireya villareal with that breaking news. thank you. >>> and we want to turn now to the president's executive actions on gun violence, his first since taking office. he's targeting so-called ghost guns and equipment that can turn a pistol into a rifle. cbs's ed o'keefe reports from the white house. >> reporter: president biden today voicing frustration over the frequency of mass shootings. >> gun violence in this country is an epidemic, and it's an international embarrassment. [ applause ] >> reporter: but with quick congressional action to seriously address gun safety unlikely, mr. biden took executive action, targeting stabilizing braces that can be added to pistols and so-called "ghost guns," firearms without serial numbers that are sold in kits and can be assembled at home. >> anyone from a criminal to a terrorist can buy this kit and in as little as 30 minutes put together a weapon. >> reporter: baltimore police commissioner michael harrison says ghost guns are increasingly popular in his city. >> this year alone we've r