New developments in carjacking, death of Florida woman include link to shooting, deputy's arrest for info leak
Biden moves could help shape political landscape in his favor
Actions on audio recordings, marijuana, debates address political vulnerabilities
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Take a Friend to Court Day
This week, the crew discusses former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's testimony and cross-examination by defense lawyers – and whether Cohen ended up being the star witness prosecutors hoped for. Law enforcement reporter Tom Jackman joins the show to discuss what he's seen in court, whether the jury is likely to believe Cohen's testimony, and the tight-rope Justice Juan Merchan has walked in trying to control Trump. Plus, a whole host of Republican politicians have attended court this week to support Trump. Why are they there, and what are they accomplishing?
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Pope Francis on blessing same-sex couples
In a historic interview from the Vatican, Pope Francis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including his recent approval allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. The pope's full interview will air on "60 Minutes" on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
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Release the Hur interview audio, Joe Biden, and stop feeding the inevitable conspiracy theories
Release the tapes, and let Americans come to their own conclusions.
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Kevin Spacey gets support from Liam Neeson and others after fresh assault allegations
Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and Stephen Fry condemn media attention on Kevin Spacey, who has been exiled from Hollywood since sexual assault allegations in 2017.
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Investigation reveals how thousands of police guns are ending up in the hands of criminals
A joint investigation conducted by CBS News and the nonprofit newsrooms The Trace and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting found that more than 140 law enforcement agencies nationwide sell or trade-in their used weapons when they update their arsenals. Thousands of those former cop guns are later tied to a crime. Stephen Stock reports.
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Cops searching for nut who stabbed woman on college campus in random attack
Police in Vancouver say a knife-wielding maniac stabbed a woman on a local college campus on Wednesday and may be the same goon who tried to kidnap another woman at the school this week.
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U.S. military completes construction of floating pier for aid into Gaza
The U.S. military has completed construction on a makeshift pier that will be used to get desperately needed humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, several U.S. medics who traveled to Gaza to provide emergency medical care are now trapped there, with all crossings in and out of the territory closed. Some of them spoke to Imtiaz Tyab on Thursday.
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Latest Lakers intel: Sources view JJ Redick as strong coaching candidate
The Lakers made the most of the NBA scouting combine, fielding coaching candidate pitches, discussing trade options, evaluating Bronny James and more.
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Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning on third day of testimony in Trump "hush money" trial
Michael Cohen took the stand for a third day on Thursday in the New York criminal trial of his ex-boss, former President Donald Trump. Cohen faced pointed questions from defense attorney Todd Blanche about his history of lying under oath. Robert Costa reports from Manhattan.
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D.C. clears major homeless encampment, but critical housing problems linger
More than 60 people living in tents and other shelters in the Foggy Bottom area were forcibly evicted by the city and the National Park Service.
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Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of killing protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
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Morehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden's commencement address
President Biden is set to deliver a commencement address at Morehouse College, and the historically Black college is preparing for possible disruptions as protests over Mr. Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war have continued on college campuses throughout the U.S. Nikole Killion has more.
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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, May 16, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Maurice DuBois.
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The week in whoppers: WH press sec’y Karine Jean-Pierre fudges on Biden’s inflation lie, NY Times calls GOP the real antisemites and more
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed that the "factors that caused inflation" were already in place when President Biden took office.
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OpenAI strikes deal with Reddit to bring content to ChatGPT
OpenAI will also become a Reddit advertising partner.
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I’m a dermatologist — this is the one nail sign you should never ignore
"While it's not common, it can be easily missed if you don't know what you're looking for," Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky said about the "serious" condition.
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Jennifer Lopez likes post about unhealthy relationships amid rumored marital issues with Ben Affleck
The "Marry Me" actress, 54, like a post about red flags in a relationship amid her rumored marital woes with Ben Affleck, whom she wed in 2022.
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What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Other Consumer Bureau Actions
A score of court cases involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can now proceed, but it is still likely to face legal challenges.
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Biden Marks Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
President Biden commemorated Brown v. Board of Education during one of a series of events over the next several days to highlight his commitment to the Black community.
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The worldwide drive to clamp down on free speech is doomed to backfire
The House of Representatives voted to make the anti-Israel slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" illegal at colleges.
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Caitlin Clark remains optimistic ahead of Fever home opener after lackluster WNBA debut
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is adjusting well to the pressure of the WNBA. She maintained a positive mindset ahead of Thursday's home opener despite an underwhelming pro debut.
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Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office
Lawmakers in Peru have begun another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office; she has already survived 4 attempts at cutting her term short.
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The Authoritarians Have the Momentum
Liberalism’s nice rules aren’t enough of a sales pitch.
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Beware the Pettiness of the Powerful
Alas, some of Donald Trump’s peculiarities aren’t unique.
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‘Outer Range’ Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: Dream a Little Dream
The Tillerson family remains as nutty as ever.
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 9 Premiere Time: How to Watch for Free
One of these eight queens will be the next inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
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Inside NPR, New Editing Layer Adds Angst Among Employees
Many employees have expressed concern that a new group of six editors called the Backstop will be unnecessary and slow down NPR’s journalism.
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Ex-South African leader's corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election
South African prosecutors said that the country's former President Jacob Zuma will go on trial next April for alleged corruption, years after he was formally charged with taking bribes.
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Florida authorities in video wrangle, remove massive alligator from pathway frequented by schoolchildren
Florida authorities wrangled a 12-and-a-half long alligator that was seen lumbering down a path frequented by school children.
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How Biden and Trump Might Try to Win Their Debates
Veteran Republican and Democratic strategists offered their advice for the presidential candidates’ goals during their two planned debates, in June and September.
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Why a New Yorker Story on a Notorious Murder Case Is Blocked in Britain
The article challenges the evidence used to convict Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse, of multiple murders last year, and has led to a debate about England’s restrictions on trial reporting.
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Mets set to land tantalizing international infielder Elian Pena
The Mets are expected to sign top Dominican SS Elian Pena for about $5 million.
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Southern California traffic brought to standstill after bear wanders onto freeway
Commuters on a Southern California freeway experienced an unexpected delay earlier this week when a bear wandered onto the road, bringing traffic to a halt.
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I was a Republican Partisan. It Altered the Way I Saw the World.
Your emotions will often lead you astray.
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Single-payer healthcare meets its fate again in the face of California's massive budget deficit
The latest attempt to bring a single-payer healthcare system to California failed in the state Legislature on Thursday, undercut by its steep price tag as lawmakers struggle with a mounting budget shortfall.
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Rick Carlisle still seething over Pacers’ Game 5 letdown
Two days later, Rick Carlisle was still seething, furious with his team’s Game 5 performance.
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Knicks can ease the pressure by taking care of Game 6 business
The truth is, there is only one team facing elimination Friday night and it’s not the Knicks.
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NYPD could access shops’ surveillance cameras — in real time — under new plan to combat theft
The program would let the NYPD tap into store surveillance cameras in real-time, which officials say will help fight rising retail crime.
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Knicks head to Indiana as underdogs against Pacers in Game 6
Oddsmakers don’t like the Knicks’ chances of finishing off the Pacers in six games.
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Don’t buy Rashida Tlaib & Co.’s lie: ‘From the river to the sea’ has always meant erasing Israel
At MIT last week, another bullhorn-wielding protester led the crowd in exactly the same chant, then improvised a new ending: “Al-mawt la-sahyuniyah!”— “Death to Zionism!”
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Biden speeds up asylum process for migrants headed to NYC, LA, Chicago
The Biden administration is accelerating the asylum timeline for migrants who enter the US illegally en route to five major cities. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday that a new Recent Arrivals (RA) Docket will swiftly place single adults before immigration judges in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and...
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United Airlines rolls out a new safety video aimed at distracted passengers
The company released a 4½-minute Rube Goldberg-inspired clip that features a blue ball on a rolling track that soars through a plane.
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U.S. cities see more post-pandemic population improvement, census shows
More U.S. cities are either growing faster, making gains instead of declines, or experienced less severe shrinking -- all signs of possible progress.
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Mayor Bass orders police 'surge' on Metro bus and rail routes amid spike in violence
Amid a spike in violence on trains and buses, Mayor Karen Bass calls in more police patrols. The fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old subway rider put the transit agency on edge last month, as pressure grew to respond.
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US completes humanitarian pier off Gaza, opening way for transport of hundreds of pounds of aid ‘in the coming days’
"The purpose of this temporary pier is to deliver critical humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people," deputy Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Thursday.
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Anti-Israel protesters aren’t really scared of COVID — they’re hiding shame of their prejudice
Remember when we were all told to “Mask up”? Well perhaps it’s time for us to change that rule. How about: “Mask off.”
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