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Topeka superintendent on furthering the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education
The district at the center of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed racial segregation in schools, is now helmed by its first Black female superintendent.
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Oncology nurse faces down her own cancer diagnosis with courage
After years of coaching patients on how to navigate cancer treatment, nurse Leah Wilson of Charlotte, North Carolina, was suddenly facing her own battle after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 35. But she kept working, supporting her fellow cancer patients on their journeys while navigating her own.
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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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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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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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"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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Minneapolis police face officer shortage amid effort to rebuild public trust
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says his department is short more than 200 officers, and has lost 40% of its police force in the last four years.
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Minneapolis police face officer shortage nearly 4 years after George Floyd's murder
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says his department is short more than 200 officers, one of many cities facing officer shortages nationwide. But in Minneapolis, the hurdle is more than just manpower, it is trust too, nearly four years after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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French prisoner "The Fly" on the run after prison break
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.
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Consumers fed up with soaring fast food prices
While Americans are saving a little money at the grocery store, dining out is another story. Jo Ling Kent reports on the high cost of fast food.
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Barge slams into Texas bridge, causing significant damage
Emergency crews on the scene in Galveston, Texas, after a barge slammed into the Pelican Island bridge. The collision caused significant damage, an oil leak, and shut down traffic in both directions. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shot in assassination attempt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is fighting for his life following a shocking assassination attempt early Wednesday. Charlie D'Agata has the dramatic video.
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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
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