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Anger and confusion continues to grow as more details about the police response to the Texas school shooting are released. Also, the National Rifle Association’s annual convention is held in Houston despite protests. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Saturday marks the 59th anniversary of when Tougaloo College students and faculty staged a sit-in at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Jackson, Mississippi. The historic moment was documented by an iconic photograph that shows the sit-in by civil rights activists protesting segregation and the violent reaction that soon provoked. Elise Preston spoke to some of those who were there that day and saw it first-hand.
As gas prices remain at a record high, millions of drivers are expected to travel this holiday weekend. More than 39 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home, an increase of more than 8% over last year. Michael George has the latest on the costs of getting out on the road this summer.
Preparations are underway to mark Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee next week. Sotheby's is putting dozens of royal portraits and tiaras on display for the royal event. Roxana Saberi got a rare look at previously unseen images and home movies of the British monarch.
The convention kicked off in the same state where 19 children and two adults were killed earlier in the week.
A top law enforcement official provided the most detailed description yet of what happened during the deadly Texas school shooting.
More than 1,200 flights were canceled as of 2 p.m EST Saturday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Four others were rescued, with one having to be airlifted out of the water with an apparent leg injury.
Under the agreement, people involved in the settlement directly will have until June 16 to file a notice they intend to opt out.
The storm could pack winds as high as 100 mph at landfall, and forecasters warned of "potentially life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides."
Isimemen Etute testified that he felt "violated" when he discovered the Tinder match he believed to be a woman was actually a man.
The stampede at the program organized by the Kings Assembly pentecostal church in Rivers state involved many people who were seeking assistance, police said.
Zelenskyy is accusing Moscow of carrying out "genocide" amid Russia's rapid advance in two key regions of eastern Ukraine.
As Ukraine's top diplomat says the only battlefield advantage Russia has is a stockpile of big artillery, a U.S. official tells CBS News that Washington may try to help.
The ship's crew "are refusing to sail" with U.S. authorities, according to a court document.
Ukraine's defense ministry says "Ukraine is ready to strike back" — but can only do so it gets NATO-style multiple launch rocket systems.
The farming village near the city of Kherson was taken back from Russia's occupying forces weeks ago. As CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab discovered, it's still being punished.
The cases, which have so far puzzled health officials, have been reported in 33 different countries since early April.
Nineteen students and two teachers died in the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
"Someone knows who this child is," Sgt. Carey Huls said. "He didn't show up in Washington County in a suitcase by himself."
The Intrepid contains 444 standard bottles, or 68.41 gallons, worth of whiskey.
The flight attendant suffered three chipped teeth along with bruises and a cut under her eye that needed stitches.
Brazil winger Vinícius Júnior applied a close-range finish in the 59th minute from Federico Valverde's drive across the face of goal.
"If you were not vaccinated and double-boosted, then you would have had a much more severe outcome than you have right now," he told me.
Mexico has been trapped in a spiral of cartel-related violence that has left more than 340,000 dead since 2006.
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Mortgage applications are down and home sales have slumped as rising mortgage rates scare away some potential buyers.
Amid a nationwide shortage, the state's top prosecutor said she is going after retailers who overcharge for essential nutrition.
With compensation reaching up to nearly $10,000 per month, these internships are big deals.
Although U.S. inflation remains painfully high, two closely watched barometers suggest prices are moderating.
Gun rights organization, which holds its annual conference this weekend, is attracting renewed scrutiny after Uvalde massacre.
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland was one of those photographed staging a sit-in to protest segregation in the south.
Chef Santiago Lastra was named GQ'S magazine chef of the year for 2021. He creates Mexican food without traditional Mexican ingredients. Jeff Glor sat down with the chef and experienced what it was like to eat at England's only Michelin star Mexican restaurant.
On Monday, the Lincoln Memorial, one of the nation's greatest monuments, turns 100 years old. But while the building was conceived as a shrine and a temple, it quickly took on another role—as the nation's premier backdrop for demonstrations demanding social change. Michelle Miller has more.
To mark this Memorial Day, Nancy Chen talked to the innovative artist who created the remarkable portrait of the "Harlem Hellfighters" on display at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Art Museum in Washington D.C.
Saturday marks the 59th anniversary of when Tougaloo College students and faculty staged a sit-in at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Jackson, Mississippi. The historic moment was documented by an iconic photograph that shows the sit-in by civil rights activists protesting segregation and the violent reaction that soon provoked. Elise Preston spoke to some of those who were there that day and saw it first-hand.
Inside the groundbreaking case of a crime of the digital age — a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life. "48 Hours"' Erin Moriarty reports. Watch Saturday, May 28 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Twin sisters say they were attacked by a Black man. Are they telling the truth or hiding a family secret? "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.
Newly released video shows police grilling Michelle Troconis, the ex-girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, about the disappearance of his wife Jennifer: “I didn’t do it.” Does she know more? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
A journalist finds herself in a game of cat and mouse with a skilled former attorney dogged by mayhem and suspicions of murder. Why do bad things happen to the men in Catherine Shelton’s life? Follow "48 Hours" contributor Jenna Jackson's quest for answers.
A journalist finds herself in a game of cat and mouse with a skilled former attorney dogged by mayhem and suspicions of murder. Why do bad things happen to the men in Catherine Shelton’s life? "48 Hours" contributor Jenna Jackson reports.
When LeBron James walked into the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, the kids went wild.
Artist Jon Foreman finds inspiration in nature and a receding tide, using rocks that he finds, or raked sand, to turn the beaches of Wales into spectacular designs that are destined to be washed away. Correspondent Seth Doane reports on landscape art that is stunning – and fleeting.
As a kid, Manny Remilus was in and out of the hospital, and the nurses there made his stays easier. He wanted to do the same for the next generation.
Gary Martin has gotten extremely close to breaking this record during other track meets this year, but at a meet on Monday, he finally did it.
Mace was hesitant to knock on the door at first, not wanting to surprise the residents inside by showing up with her camera crew. But the person who opened the door shocked her.
CBS Reports explores gun violence victims' fight to pass gun control laws in Virginia in the wake of mass shootings and the armed resistance determined to stop them from passing.
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
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.
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.
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.
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Four others were rescued, with one having to be airlifted out of the water with an apparent leg injury.
The convention kicked off in the same state where 19 children and two adults were killed earlier in the week.
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
More than 1,200 flights were canceled as of 2 p.m EST Saturday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.
"This week is not the appropriate time to be promoting our products," an executive said in an email.
After its value plunged to less than a U.S. penny, the ruble is now trading 30% higher than before Russia attacked Ukraine. Why?
If signs prevent one suicide, homicide or unintentional death of a child, they're worth it, says county legislator.
Investors cheered by economic data showing that inflation slowed in April for the first time since November 2020.
Amid a nationwide shortage, the state's top prosecutor said she is going after retailers who overcharge for essential nutrition.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and other politicians and musicians decided not to go to the NRA event after the mass shooting in Uvalde on Tuesday.
The Georgia secretary of state has been summoned to appear before a special grand jury Thursday.
A Michigan business owner has filed a lawsuit to try to get on Michigan's August primary ballot.
Senator Chris Murphy, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, Uvalde County Commissioner Ronald (Ronnie) Garza and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Barely 900 votes separate celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz from former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
The cases, which have so far puzzled health officials, have been reported in 33 different countries since early April.
Health officials are responding to at least 13 monkeypox cases identified in eight different states.
President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Major Garrett virtually for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss Major's recent COVID-19 diagnosis, how the vaccine can help against new variants, and why people who are fully vaccinated are still getting COVID.
If signs prevent one suicide, homicide or unintentional death of a child, they're worth it, says county legislator.
Brazil winger Vinícius Júnior applied a close-range finish in the 59th minute from Federico Valverde's drive across the face of goal.
The cases, which have so far puzzled health officials, have been reported in 33 different countries since early April.
The stampede at the program organized by the Kings Assembly pentecostal church in Rivers state involved many people who were seeking assistance, police said.
Mexico has been trapped in a spiral of cartel-related violence that has left more than 340,000 dead since 2006.
The Intrepid contains 444 standard bottles, or 68.41 gallons, worth of whiskey.
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." For “Saturday Sessions,” Anaïs Mitchell performs “Brooklyn Bridge."
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." For “Saturday Sessions,” Anaïs Mitchell performs “Bright Star.”
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." For “Saturday Sessions,”Anaïs Mitchell performs "On Your Way" from her new, self-titled album.
Born and raised in Vermont, Anaïs Mitchell started writing songs when she was 17 years old. She's released eight studio albums - including one that led to her Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, "Hadestown." Anthony Mason spoke with her about her remarkable career and her return to recording.
IPhone maker is lifting its minimum wage for store employees to $22 per hour, according to a report.
News alleviates investor doubts over billionaire's resolve, sending Twitter stocks up 5.5% in after-hours trading.
Feds allege the social media service cited security reasons in asking for phone numbers and emails, but used the info for ads.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the school shooting suspect posted several messages about his plans on Facebook minutes before the attack. The company says they were private chat messages. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has the latest on that part of the investigation.
Nate Burleson sits down with kids to discuss the affects of cell phones and social media on their growth and development. They address the pressures of having a cell phone at an early age.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope could soon provide some answers about other planets in the far reaches of the Milky Way. Assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute Néstor Espinoza speaks with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the what scientists hope to learn from these other planets.
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Uvalde residents and investigators are seeking answers regarding the police’s response to the school massacre that took place earlier this week. Omar Villafranca reports.
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Henry "Enrique" Tarrio poses a danger to the public, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said in an order issued late Friday.
Mexico has been trapped in a spiral of cartel-related violence that has left more than 340,000 dead since 2006.
The timeline of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has been rapidly evolving, with officials revealing new and more disturbing details of the massacre every day. Here's what we know so far.
"Amateur and professional astronomers around the world have been tracking its spectacular disintegration for years," NASA said.
A successful fueling test will clear the way for the moon rocket's first test flight as early as August.
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
With compensation reaching up to nearly $10,000 per month, these internships are big deals.
Shooting death rates have skyrocketed since the pandemic, in these states in particular.
A beloved Georgia H.S. teacher went missing in 2005. Over 11 years later, an unexpected arrest -- but will we ever know the truth of what happened?
Glassdoor recently unveiled its list... and it's not all tech.
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Russian forces continue their assault on the easter part of Ukraine. Three months into the invasion, Debora Patta takes a look at the destruction left behind.
The National Rifle Association’s annual convention entered its second day in Houston, just days after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 children and two adults dead. Former President Donald Trump spoke at the convention and defended gun rights while many gathered outside to protest. Robert Costa has more.
Despite record-high gas prices increasing the cost of travel, millions of Americans are hitting the road and taking to the skies for Memorial Day weekend. Tom Wait has more.
Uvalde residents and investigators are seeking answers regarding the police’s response to the school massacre that took place earlier this week. Omar Villafranca reports.