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Finland joining NATO angers neighbor Russia
Less than three months after Russia invaded Ukraine, neighbor Finland will apply to join the NATO alliance — a stunning reversal of the country's military neutrality dating back 75 years. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab is in Finland and asked questions of both the Finnish president and prime minister about the move.
Biden to travel to Buffalo on Tuesday
President Biden will travel to Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday after 10 people were killed by a suspected white supremacist on Saturday. Democrats on Capitol Hill plan to vote on a bill to combat domestic terror as any form of gun control is unlikely to pass a divided Senate. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Son of Buffalo shooting victim speaks out
Garnell Whitfield, whose mother was killed in the Buffalo supermarket shooting, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her legacy. The Whitfields' family attorney, Ben Crump, also joins the show to talk about the next legal steps forward for the family.
Total lunar eclipse marvels stargazers
A total lunar eclipse, the first so-called ""blood moon"" in a year, could be seen around much of the world Sunday into Monday — including in these images from Santiago, Chile, and the Spanish island of Gran Canaria.
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Buffalo shooting victims include "hero" guard, deacon, grandmother
The victims represented a cross-section of life in the predominantly Black neighborhood.
Watch Live: Amber Heard resumes testifying in Johnny Depp lawsuit
Heard has told jurors she was physically and sexually abused by Depp on multiple occasions.
Family speaks out after Israeli police beat mourners at journalist's funeral
Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed while covering an Israeli raid in the West Bank last week.
Supreme Court sides with Ted Cruz in campaign finance dispute
The court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines in striking down a provision of federal campaign finance law.
Without ad revenue, Truth Social banks on exclusive Trump posts
Trump's messages will get a six-hour exclusive window on the money-losing social media platform.
Judge: California law requiring women on corporate boards unconstitutional
In the three years it has been on the books, the law has been credited with improving the standing of women in corporate boardrooms.
Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
1 dead, 4 critically wounded in shooting in Southern California church, police say
One person has been detained and a possible weapon has been recovered, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
See the photos of the "super flower blood moon"
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
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Russia's threats aren't scaring Finland away from its NATO bid
As Finland and Sweden's leaders seek the reassurance of NATO defense, CBS News tours a nuclear bunker in Helsinki – part of the legacy of Russia's last invasion.
McDonald's selling its Russian business
Fast-food giant says the humanitarian crisis caused by the Ukraine war is forcing its hand.
Bellingcat: Crowdsourcing to uncover alleged Russian war crimes
Scott Pelley reports on the innovative group that's been exposing Vladimir Putin since 2014.
NATO chief says Ukraine "can win this war"
Top diplomats from NATO met in Berlin with the alliance's chief and declared that the war "is not going as Moscow had planned."
How Bellingcat is using TikTok to investigate the war in Ukraine
The data detectives at Bellingcat showed 60 Minutes how social media is providing evidence of alleged Russian war crimes and other atrocities.
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2022 primaries: The statewide races to watch Tuesday
Pennsylvania and North Carolina are the two battlegrounds holding primaries, along with Idaho, Kentucky and Oregon.
Drug traffickers groom kids as young as 10 at "school of assassins"
One man recounted shielding his grandson's eyes from two headless bodies left behind by drug traffickers.
Forensic report concludes law student was raped and murdered
Escobar's death is now being investigated as femicide, after originally being registered as a disappearance, officials said.
House primaries to watch: Cawthorn faces several challengers and more
There are closely-watched primaries in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Oregon.
Deadly clashes as Afghanistan's Taliban rulers face an armed resistance
Forces vowing to liberate the country from the Islamic hardliners say they've launched an offensive, and the bloodshed is already sending civilians fleeing for safety.
Human remains found in submerged car of mayor missing 1 year
Ralph Brown was last seen leaving his Cornelius home in a Blue Nissan Sentra on May 16, 2021.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker get married
The pair tied the knot in Santa Barbara, where eyewitnesses snapped photos of them outside of the courthouse.
Bear attacks woman heading to check her mail in New Jersey
Officials said the 34-year-old woman was "involved in a physical encounter" with one of the bears and a neighbor used a car horn to scare the animals off.
Jason Momoa issues apology for taking photos in Sistine Chapel
Momoa posted a video of himself working out, and issued an apology in the process.
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Wildfires are a growing risk for homeowners in these states
Millions of homes across the U.S. face a growing risk of wildfires as the climate warms — and not only in the West.
Starbucks to cover abortion travel costs for employees
Coffee chain is the latest big company to add coverage ahead of an expected Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
Bezos bashes Biden over inflation, blaming stimulus spending
Amazon founder shot back after the president said inflation would be lower if corporations "paid their fair share."
JetBlue makes hostile bid for Spirit Airlines
Airline hopes to convince investors that its offer is superior to Spirit's $2.9 billion deal with Frontier.
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N. Korea's Kim blames "irresponsible" workers for apparent COVID crisis
Experts watching from outside the Hermit Kingdom suspect North Korea's official figures belie an epidemic of more than a million cases.
Meet the man who memorializes COVID victims nearly every day
Since its start in 2020, "Faces of COVID" has featured more than 7,000 faces.
North Korea reports 6 deaths from apparent "explosive" COVID outbreak
A large outbreak could be devastating in a country with a broken health care system and an unvaccinated, malnourished population.
Biden to ask local officials to spend COVID aid on public safety
"The answer is not to defund the police," the president said in his State of the Union address in March.
Biden marks "tragic milestone" of 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19
The president said the world is "at a new stage in fighting this pandemic, facing an evolving set of challenges."
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Here Comes The Sun: Delia Ephron and more
Author and screenwriter Delia Ephron sits down with Dr. Jon LaPook to discuss love, the loss of her sister and her triumph over cancer. We also have a story about a man who stumbled across millions of dollars' worth of art. "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Here Comes The Sun: "First Ladies" and crypto
Their names ring out with historical and cultural significance: Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama. Leslie Stahl spoke with the women who portrayed them: Gillian Anderson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Viola Davis. We also have a story on cryptocurrency. You've heard of it, but do you really know what it is and how it works? "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Here Comes The Sun: First sister and more
Valerie Biden Owens sits down with Norah O'Donnell to discuss how she has supported her big brother, Joe, over the years. We also take you to a new exhibit called "African/American: Making the Nation's Table," located in the Museum of Food and Drink in New York City, where we learn how Black culture shaped American cuisine. "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Here Comes The Sun: "The Godfather" and gems on display
It's been 50 years since “The Godfather” premiered in 1972. Tracy Smith found out from famed director Francis Ford Coppola that the classic almost never got made. We also take you inside a display of dazzling gems – you might even call them rock stars. “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Here Comes The Sun: Sandra Bullock, Jeremy Denk
Sandra Bullock’s sunny disposition always seems to shine through in her blockbuster movies and despite past tabloid trouble. She talks about all of it with correspondent Tracy Smith. Then, we hear from award-winning pianist Jeremy Denk. “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
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Victims' families, survivors in disbelief after Buffalo mass shooting
The family of one of the victims, 72-year-old Katherine Massey, described her as their "matriarch" and a beloved pillar of the community.
Ben Crump on mass shooting: Hold accountable those who "curate hate"
Attorney for family of victim says they are investigating events leading up to mass shooting, including those who "curate this hate" and promote white supremacist violence.
Author Bethenny Frankel on new business book
New York Times bestselling author, philanthropist and businesswoman Bethenny Frankel joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her first business-focused book, "Business is Personal." She also shares her journey to becoming a self-made businesswoman and the lessons she's learned along the way.
Eric Holder on hate crimes and prevention
As police investigate the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo as a hate crime and an act of racially motivated violent extremism, former Attorney General Eric Holder joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the rise in hate crimes and what we can do to prevent them.
Son of Buffalo shooting victim speaks out
Garnell Whitfield, whose mother was killed in the Buffalo supermarket shooting, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her legacy. The Whitfields' family attorney, Ben Crump, also joins the show to talk about the next legal steps forward for the family.
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Reclaiming history on a former plantation
An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family’s past.
How Bellingcat is unmasking Putin and Russia
Scott Pelley reports on the innovative group that’s been exposing Vladimir Putin since 2014.
Mental health crisis among U.S. kids
Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Wisconsin where rates of adolescent self-harm and attempted suicide have nearly doubled since 2019.
Mark Esper: The 60 Minutes Interview
In his new memoir, “A Sacred Oath,” Esper writes that he had to press President Trump to send aid to Ukraine, and also walked the president back from ideas such as shooting protesters and missile strikes in Mexico.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Strangers help stop car when driver suffers medical episode
Several people worked together to stop the car as it rolled forward.
Tennessee couple wakes up to find a strange dog in their bed
"I roll over and me and my husband I lock eyes — and sure enough, it is not our dog," Julie Johnson said.
Las Vegas casino surprises its employees with $5,000 bonuses
"It's amazing!" said Edgar Rives, a cook for nine years in the resort's employee cafeteria, of the cash bonuses.
Anthony Anderson graduates from Howard University after 30 years
The actor dropped out as a junior 30 years ago — but someone recently inspired him to go back and finish his degree.
19-year-old could become the youngest African American law school graduate
Haley Taylor Schlitz was accepted to nine different law schools when she was only 16.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Free Speech
Is free speech under threat? CBS Reports explores that question with members of Gen Z, many of whom say their right to free expression is eroding.
Are the Kids All Right?: The Internet
Gen Z is the first generation to go from birth through adolescence completely connected. This episode of the CBS Reports documentary series "Are the Kids All Right?" reveals the toll the online world is taking on kids’ self-esteem and self-control, as well as how some intrepid teens are trying to reshape their generation's relationship with technology.
Are the Kids All Right?: Racism
A racial reckoning is happening in America, but the voices of kids and teens are often missing from that conversation. In this episode of the CBS Reports documentary series "Are the Kids All Right?" young people from across the country share their perspectives on race and firsthand experiences with racism in the U.S. today.
Are the Kids All Right?: Chasing Fame
"Chasing Fame" is the first episode of a new CBS Reports documentary series that explores the transformational shifts faced by today's youth — in their own words — to answer the question: "Are the Kids All Right?" "Chasing Fame" looks at the toll chasing social media fame can take on teens.
Welcome to the Metaverse
This CBS Reports documentary immerses into the lives of early adopters of the metaverse - both real and virtual - on their quest to create a new path to wealth.
CBS Essentials — Your Online Shopping Guide
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The next PS5 restock is Friday: What you need to know to finally score a PlayStation 5
Looking to buy a PS5? Here's a handy guide for tracking restocks at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Gamestop and more.
Best washers and dryer deals in 2022, including huge discounts on Samsung
Shop the best washers and dryers from LG, Samsung and Maytag.
Best Ikea alternatives at Amazon
These Amazon picks include free two-day shipping and Ikea's similar budget-friendly prices.
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Watch Live: Amber Heard resumes testifying in Johnny Depp lawsuit
Heard has told jurors she was physically and sexually abused by Depp on multiple occasions.
Without ad revenue, Truth Social banks on exclusive Trump posts
Trump's messages will get a six-hour exclusive window on the money-losing social media platform.
How to participate in Taps Across America
CBS is asking people to sound Taps at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day.
Cheney and Kinzinger criticize Republicans in wake of shooting
Cheney blamed her party's leaders in the House for enabling "white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism."
Judge: California law requiring women on corporate boards unconstitutional
In the three years it has been on the books, the law has been credited with improving the standing of women in corporate boardrooms.
MoneyWatch
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Wildfires are a growing risk for homeowners in these states
Millions of homes across the U.S. face a growing risk of wildfires as the climate warms — and not only in the West.
McDonald's selling its Russian business
Fast-food giant says the humanitarian crisis caused by the war is forcing its hand.
Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
Breast milk banks see surge in demand, donations
Milk banks typically focus on NICU babies. Now they are helping families who can't find baby formula.
What are stablecoins, and how do they differ from other cryptos?
Stablecoins have been thrust into national spotlight after being blamed in part for the recent crypto sell-off.
Politics
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House primaries to watch Tuesday: Madison Cawthorn faces several challengers and more
There are closely-watched primaries in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Oregon.
Without ad revenue, Truth Social banks on exclusive Trump posts
Trump's messages will get a six-hour exclusive window on the money-losing social media platform.
Cheney and Kinzinger criticize Republicans in wake of shooting
Cheney blamed her party's leaders in the House for enabling "white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism."
Judge: California law requiring women on corporate boards unconstitutional
In the three years it has been on the books, the law has been credited with improving the standing of women in corporate boardrooms.
2022 primaries: The statewide races to watch Tuesday
Pennsylvania and North Carolina are the two battlegrounds holding primaries, along with Idaho, Kentucky and Oregon.
Health
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Starbucks to cover abortion travel costs for employees
Coffee chain is the latest big company to add coverage ahead of an expected Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
N. Korea's Kim blames "irresponsible" workers for apparent COVID crisis
Experts watching from outside the Hermit Kingdom suspect North Korea's official figures belie an epidemic of more than a million cases.
Congress to address baby formula shortage
The House is set to take action this week to address the ongoing baby formula shortage and take up a pair of emergency measures to boost supply. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Woman shares personal experience with abortion
At 19 weeks pregnant, Minneapolis resident Emily Richter received the devastating news that her unborn daughter was diagnosed with a serious birth defect called anencephaly. Babies with this condition are likely to be stillborn or die shortly after death, as well as pose a risk of death for the birthing mother. Richter terminated the pregnancy and advocates for maintaining this form of care. Kate Raddatz has more.
Kim Jong-Un wears mask in public
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared in public wearing a mask for the first time a year after the country claimed it did not have a single case of COVID-19. While the rest of world initiated mass vaccination campaigns, the isolated nation sealed its borders and refused to accept a single dose. As Kim declares nationwide lockdowns, the official line is that one person has died of the virus in North Korea. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has more.
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Drug traffickers groom kids as young as 10 at "school of assassins"
One man recounted shielding his grandson's eyes from two headless bodies left behind by drug traffickers.
Family speaks out after Israeli police beat mourners at journalist's funeral
Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed while covering an Israeli raid in the West Bank last week.
N. Korea's Kim blames "irresponsible" workers for apparent COVID crisis
Experts watching from outside the Hermit Kingdom suspect North Korea's official figures belie an epidemic of more than a million cases.
Deadly clashes as Afghanistan's Taliban rulers face an armed resistance
Forces vowing to liberate the country from the Islamic hardliners say they've launched an offensive, and the bloodshed is already sending civilians fleeing for safety.
Russia's threats aren't scaring Finland away from its NATO bid
As Finland and Sweden's leaders seek the reassurance of NATO defense, CBS News tours a nuclear bunker in Helsinki – part of the legacy of Russia's last invasion.
Entertainment
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Watch Live: Amber Heard resumes testifying in Johnny Depp lawsuit
Heard has told jurors she was physically and sexually abused by Depp on multiple occasions.
Jason Momoa issues apology for taking photos in Sistine Chapel
Momoa posted a video of himself working out, and issued an apology in the process.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker get married
The pair tied the knot in Santa Barbara, where eyewitnesses snapped photos of them outside of the courthouse.
Police dog featured in Netflix's "Rescued by Ruby" euthanized
Ruby was one of the first shelter dogs trained to serve with the Rhode Island State Police.
Garrison Keillor talks about #MeToo and a return to Lake Wobegon
Best known for the wildly-popular "A Prairie Home Companion," the author was accused of sexual misconduct, causing Minnesota Public Radio to sever ties. But he has never stopped writing, and is back on the road entertaining his audience.
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Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
First pictures of Milky Way’s black hole
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
Ford releases electric F-150 Lightning
Ford is getting ready to roll out its all-electric F-150 Lightning. It will be the first mass-market electric pickup truck in the United States. Kris Van Cleave went on a test drive.
Technology aids probe into alleged Russian war crimes
The war in Ukraine is the most documented war in history thanks to camera phones and social media. For "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley reports on Bellingcat, a group of online investigators using artificial intelligence to expose alleged Russian war crimes.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal "on hold"
Elon Musk says his $44 billion takeover bid for Twitter is "on hold" as he seeks more information on the platform's spam accounts. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on that, plus how Musk is also reportedly facing a SEC investigation for late disclosure after buying a substantial stake in the company.
Science
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How to watch the "super flower blood moon" total lunar eclipse
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
First pictures of Milky Way’s black hole
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
"Monarca" highlights endangered butterflies
The eastern monarch butterfly is one step closer to being placed on the endangered species list. CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Tanya Rivero spoke with Eva Aridjis, co-author of the new book "Monarca: A Novel" which sheds light on the dire fate of these butterflies.
Climate change doubled risk of deadly South Africa flood, scientists say
Scientists warned that extreme events like this are likely to happen again "with even greater intensity."
Lake Tahoe divers find diamond ring, shipwreck — and tons of trash
The first-of-its-kind effort was aimed to learn more about the source and potential harm caused by plastics and other pollutants in the iconic lake.
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Drug traffickers groom kids as young as 10 at "school of assassins"
One man recounted shielding his grandson's eyes from two headless bodies left behind by drug traffickers.
Buffalo shooting victims include "hero" guard, deacon, grandmother
The victims represented a cross-section of life in the predominantly Black neighborhood.
Ben Crump on mass shooting: Hold accountable those who "curate hate"
Attorney for family of victim says they are investigating events leading up to mass shooting, including those who "curate this hate" and promote white supremacist violence.
Gunman at Buffalo supermarket kills 10
Ten people are dead and 3 wounded after a gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday in what authorities describe as a racist hate crime. Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, whose office is one of the agencies involved in the case, joins “CBS News Mornings” to discuss the latest in the investigation.
D.A. on Buffalo mass shooting investigation
State and local police, the FBI and county prosecutors are working to uncover more details about the Buffalo, New York supermarket shooting suspect and what led up to the attack that killed 10 people. The governor called it white supremacist terrorism. Erie County District Attorney John Flynn joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments in the case and what new charges could be brought against the suspect.
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See the photos of the "super flower blood moon"
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
How to watch the "super flower blood moon" total lunar eclipse
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
Scientists grow plants in moon soil for the first time ever
NASA said the discovery paves the way for the possibility of harvesting plants in habitats on the moon in the future.
"It's pretty amazing": First image of black hole at center of the Milky Way
Three years after capturing the first image of a supermassive black hole in a galaxy 55 million light years away, astronomers have managed to "photograph" one closer to home.
Audio captures sounds of black hole 240 million light-years away
NASA said "this sonification is unlike any other done before."
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Met Gala 2022: The hottest red carpet arrivals
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – May 2022
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
"The Dexter Killer:" Inside the mind of a murderer
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial-killer Dexter Morgan.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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The unknown history of Sharswood
After her brother purchased the Virginia property, Karen Dixon-Rexroth became obsessed with the house. She learned that in the 1800s, the house, named Sharswood, had been the seat of a major 1,300-acre plantation. https://cbsn.ws/3l8CHnM
Bellingcat's founder on group's importance
“I feel it’s almost my duty, that when we’re faced with all this information showing terrible things that are happening, to put it out there,” Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins says of the work his group does, including exposing alleged war crimes in Ukraine. https://cbsn.ws/3Mga04b
Israel faces backlash over funeral violence
The Israeli minister of public security says officials will investigate the actions of its police officers during the funeral of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports, and then Noura Erakat, a human rights attorney and associate professor at Rutgers University, joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest.
McDonald's is selling its Russia business
McDonald's says it has started a process to sell all its restaurants in Russia, exiting the country after more than 30 years following its invasion of Ukraine.
10-year-old dies attempting TikTok challenge
A mother is suing TikTok after her 10-year-old daughter died while attempting the "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves until they pass out.