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5/16: CBS Evening News
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Morehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden's commencement address; Oncology nurse faces down her own cancer diagnosis with courage
Pope Francis on blessing same-sex couples
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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.
U.S. military completes construction of floating pier for aid into Gaza
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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 Th
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
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The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza by their own army's tank fire
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As the Israeli defense chief says his troops shouldn't take over Gaza after the war, mistaken tank fire kills 5 of the IDF's own.
Woman attacked by bull on Mexico beach after ignoring warnings
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A bull charged at a woman on a beach in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur over the weekend as horrified tourists watched and warned her to back away.
Another American tourist arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammunition found in luggage
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A Florida woman faces potential years in prison after ammunition was found in her luggage, joining four other Americans arrested for similar offenses this year. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Spain claims its "biggest-ever seizure" of crystal meth
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Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.
Mysterious origin of the "tree of life" revealed
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The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.
U.S. military completes work on pier to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza
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The U.S. military has finished work on a pier to create a new gateway for ships to deliver humanitarian to Gaza. It's expected to be operational soon.
Man accused of shooting Slovak leader had "political motivation," official says
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt Wednesday.
Prime minister of Slovakia recovering after he was shot in an assassination attempt
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Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is recovering after he was shot several times in an assassination attempt. The suspected gunman was detained at the scene.
Teen who vanished 26 years ago rescued from neighbor's cellar
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Local media reported that the victim said he had been unable to call out for help "because of a spell that his captor had cast on him."
5/15: CBS Evening News
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Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates; Man becomes first person with Down syndrome to complete 6 top marathons
French prisoner "The Fly" on the run after prison break
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Interpol has issued a worldwide red alert for "France's most dangerous man." A drug dealer known as "The Fly" is on the run after a deadly ambush and brazen prisoner escape. Chris Livesay has details.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shot in assassination attempt
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is fighting for his life following a shocking assassination attempt early Wednesday. Charlie D'Agata has the dramatic video.
Georgia's parliament passes controversial "foreign agent" law
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Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi to protest the law's passage.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
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Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Manhunt for escaped inmate after officers killed in prison van attack
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Assailants killed 2 prison convoy officers, springing the inmate they were escorting. France's prime minister vowed the suspects "will pay."
Video shows armed men ambush a prison transport van in France carrying a suspected drug lord
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Video shows an attack on a prison transport van in France where armed men are seen ambushing a convoy carrying a suspected drug lord. Two officers were killed. Now, there's a manhunt underway.
Blinken promises Ukraine help is "on the way" amid " brutal Russian onslaught"
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In Kyiv, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $2 billion in new financing for Ukraine to aid weapons delivery and fuel Ukraine's defense industrial base.
Palestinians mark 76th "Nakba" as a new catastrophe unfolds around them
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More than 700,000 Palestinians were displaced when modern Israel was formed. 76 years later, the war in Gaza has displaced twice as many.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico reportedly injured in shooting
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Slovak media said populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot in the town of Handlova and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
King Charles III's bright red official portrait raises eyebrows
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Britain's monarch King Charles III has unveiled the first official portrait done of him since his coronation, to mixed reviews.
U.S. to send $1 billion in military aid to Israel, sources say
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Sources tell CBS News that President Biden has signaled to Congress the approval of $1 billion in military aid to Israel. It comes amid renewed fighting to prevent a Hamas resurgence and despite U.S. opposition to a possible large-scale invasion of Rafah.
11 killed in cartel-plagued part of Mexico as mass shootings continue
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The bloodshed in Chiapas marks at least the fourth mass killing in Mexico in about a week.