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5/20: CBS Evening News
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Fireworks erupt in court during defense witness testimony at Trump trial; Simone Biles back in action with new floor routine at U.S. Classic
CBS News surprises Pope Francis with personal gift
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"Oh!" Pope Francis exclaimed as Norah O'Donnell presented him with a personal gift from CBS News' archives.
Generative AI poses threat to election security, intelligence agencies warn
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A new federal bulletin warns that AI technology like "deepfake" videos could pose serious threats to the 2024 election cycle.
Starving pelicans struggling to survive in Southern California
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A mystery along the California coast: one of America's most beloved seabirds — the pelican — is struggling to survive and nobody seems to know why. In Monday's "Climate Watch," Carter Evans takes a look at the problem and the people trying to help.
Central U.S. braces for new line of powerful storms
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A new line of powerful storms is heading for the heartland, with an even greater threat of severe weather forecast for Tuesday. The forecast comes after multiple reports of damaging winds and twisters across the Plains on Sunday. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the latest.
Biden rebukes ICC request for Netanyahu arrest warrant
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President Biden sharply criticized the request for a war crimes arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu along with the leaders of Hamas. The president called the move by the International Criminal Court "outrageous," saying there's no equivalence between Israel and the militant group. Imtiaz Tyab has details.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Monday, May 20, 2024
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Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Pope Francis: "Climate change at this moment is a road to death"
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Pope Francis has often spoken up about the alarming impact of climate change and urges countries that can "make the most difference" to help create awareness and take action.
Cyberattacks on water systems are increasing, EPA warns
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The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
Trump Media says it booked less than $1 million in first-quarter sales
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Trump Media posted a loss of $327.6 million in the first quarter because of a financial transaction.
Will mortgage rates fall in 2024? Here's what Freddie Mac predicts.
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Demand for buying a home will remain strong in 2024 even though mortgage rates have been around 7% this year.
Panera's Charged Lemonade cited in lawsuit over teen's cardiac arrest
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Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
Memorial Day weekend 2024 could break travel records. Here's what to know.
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People planning a road trip or catching a flight for the 2024 Memorial Day weekend may be joined by almost 44 million other travelers.
France selling scratch-and-sniff baguette stamps
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If you live in France or are traveling there for vacation, you can now send your friends overseas an authentic French fragrance in the mail.
How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
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Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
NASCAR stars' fight at race caught on video
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. confronted Kyle Busch in the pits, then threw a punch, igniting a scuffle that involved members of both crews.
"CBS Mornings" celebrates Tony Dokoupil's 5-year anniversary
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"CBS Mornings" celebrates Tony Dokoupil as he marks five years as an anchor on the show.
"CBS Mornings" celebrates Vlad Duthiers' 5-year anniversary on "What to Watch"
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"CBS Mornings"celebrates the 5-year anniversary of Vlad Duthiers hosting "What to Watch" by taking a look back at some favorite moments.
Who might join Simone Biles on Team USA?
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The Gymnastics G.O.A.T Simone Biles earned the highest overall score at the U.S. Classic and was the top scorer in the floor exercise with her performance to Taylor Swift's "...Ready For It?"
House GOP says revived border bill "dead on arrival" as Senate plans vote
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House Republican leadership said a Senate effort to revive a once-failed border security measure is "dead on arrival" in the lower chamber. But the legislation may not make it out of the Senate.
Rare sighting of "unusually fascinating" deep-sea fish in Oregon
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Male Pacific footballfish are known to act "more like parasites" and lose their eyes and internal organs after fusing themselves to females to get their nutrients.
Biden faces protest over war in Gaza during Morehouse commencement speech
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President Biden delivered the commencement address at Morehouse College in the battleground state of Georgia on Sunday. In his speech, Mr. Biden called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, but some of the graduates said that's not enough.
Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for assault seen in newly surfaced 2016 video
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Sean "Diddy" Combs is apologizing after a disturbing video surfaced over the weekend. The video appears to show the hip-hop mogul assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. Warning: This video contains content that is graphic and disturbing.
Cargo ship to be refloated nearly two months after Baltimore bridge collapse
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A major operation is underway to refloat the Dali cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge and move it away from the wreckage site. The ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge nearly two months ago.
CBS News poll: Trump leads Biden in Arizona, Florida
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In the latest CBS News poll, former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden by 5 points in Arizona and nine points in Florida.
Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
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Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
Arizona man learns his fate 7 years after wife was buried alive
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"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability
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More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
Dali to be refloated weeks after collapse of Key Bridge, a milestone in reopening access to the Port of Baltimore. Here's what happens next
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The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday.
5/19: The Takeout: Reporter Craig Whitlock on his new book about the "Fat Leonard" scandal
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For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with author and Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock. His new book details the rise and fall of former contractor "Fat Leonard," and his role in one of the most controversial scandals in U.S. military history.