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U.S. experiences extreme weather conditions
While parts of the East Coast are experiencing record-breaking heat this weekend, some areas of Colorado are dealing with heavy snowfall amid record cold temperatures. Michael George has more on the extreme weather conditions happening nationwide.
NY lawyer makes it his mission to free Louisiana man from prison
In 1977, Vincent Simmons was sentenced to 100 years in prison. Decades later, a newly minted lawyer helped get him released.
Biden reaffirms alliance with South Korea
President Biden reaffirmed the U.S.-South Korea alliance as the two countries look to deter North Korean nuclear missile threats and dependence on Chinese manufacturing. Nancy Cordes has more.
U.N. cites Ukraine war in grain shortage
Russia's war on Ukraine has disrupted the world's food supply. After the Russian military targeted a grain elevator in the city of Dnipro and blockaded Ukrainian sea transit routes, a halt on grain exports from the region has affected more than a billion people. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
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U.S., South Korea open to expanded military drills
The announcement Saturday during Biden's visit to Seoul reflects a shift in direction from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
"48 Hours" investigates claims, allegations behind La. man's 1977 conviction
Twin sisters insist they were attacked by a Black man as teenagers decades ago. But now a woman has surfaced with information that may support his innocence.
Early Voting wins 2022 Preakness Stakes
There was already no chance of a Triple Crown winner this year as Derby winner Rich Strike was not entered into Saturday's race.
1 killed, 8 wounded in shooting at California party
The party was at a business in a strip mall in San Bernadino, police said.
Runner collapses, dies at Brooklyn Half Marathon
Six other runners were taken to the hospital.
Woman sought in cyclist's killing
The shooting occurred on May 11.
Pete Davidson confirms he's leaving "Saturday Night Live"
"It's crazy to think that today I'll be doing my last one," Davidson wrote on Instagram prior to Saturday's season finale.
Jif peanut butter recalled over salmonella concerns
At least 14 people across 12 states have become sick, and two were hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Death toll in rare northern Michigan tornado rises to 2
Crews were searching a mobile home park Saturday that was virtually destroyed by the twister.
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Last kid sheltering in Ukraine basement now draws monsters, misses his best friend
At just 8 years old, he's endured unimaginable horror. The sound of constant shelling has left him shell-shocked and traumatized.
Russia claims full control of Mariupol as Ukraine fighters send last messages
The wife of a marine said her husband had written her: "I don't know when I will get in touch with you and if I will at all."
Finland says Russia is cutting off natural gas supplies
Energy cutoff comes after Finland and neighbor Sweden formally applied to join NATO this week.
To prove war crimes, Ukrainian families forced to bury loved ones twice
CBS News meets a family suffering the anguish of a beloved son and husband being exhumed in the name of holding Russia's invading forces to account.
Ukrainian medic taken captive after she recorded horrors of war
A Ukrainian medic recorded her time in Mariupol on a tiny data card, which was smuggled out to the world in a tampon.
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Nearly 8,000-year-old skull found in Minnesota River
A forensic anthropologist used carbon dating to determine it was likely the skull of a young man who lived between 5500 and 6000 B.C.
3 Air Force cadets who refused vaccine won't be commissioned
The three cadets will get degrees but "will not be commissioned into the United States Air Force as long as they remain unvaccinated," an Academy spokesperson said.
How a chef is using food to heal Buffalo after deadly mass shooting
Chef Darian Bryan is originally from Jamaica, but has become a staple to residents of Buffalo.
"The other woman" in the Jennifer Dulos case to detectives: "I didn't do it"
Video shows police questioning Michelle Troconis, the ex-girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, about the disappearance of his wife Jennifer — does she know more than she's saying?
Tiger Woods withdraws from PGA Championship
This is the first time in his career Tiger Woods has withdrawn from a major.
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Stocks are nearly in a bear market. Here's what to know.
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market for the first time in two years. Investors have "nowhere to hide," one analyst says.
Large swaths of the U.S. are at risk of blackouts this summer
Hotter weather and drought conditions are expected to drive up energy demand, potentially straining the nation's aging power grid.
U.S. soccer has equal gender pay. Will other sports follow?
Pro basketball and tennis continues to pay American women athletes millions of dollars less than men.
Mastercard wants to let you buy stuff with your face
Credit card giant to test biometric system aimed at streamlining the checkout process in stores.
The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
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DHS watchdog: Migrants weren't tested for COVID before flying
Failure to test migrants before these commercial flights risked exposing other migrants, government staff and the general public to COVID-19, according to the DHS inspector general.
CDC clears Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children as young as five
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
Nearly half of Americans live in areas where they should consider masking, CDC data says
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
COVID cases up 76% among kids in recent weeks
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
North Korea's suspected COVID-19 caseload approaching 2 million
And the real numbers could be worse than Pyongyang is saying as it scrambles to soften the impact on leader Kim Jong Un's image and its fragile economy.
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Biden reaffirms alliance with South Korea
President Biden reaffirmed the U.S.-South Korea alliance as the two countries look to deter North Korean nuclear missile threats and dependence on Chinese manufacturing. Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S. COVID cases, hospitalizations rising
The U.S. is experiencing yet another surge in COVID-19 cases, with more than 100,000 infections recorded daily. Health officials say the actual case count could be much higher as many are using at-home test kits or not getting tested at all. Lilia Luciano has more.
Dye shortage impacting CT scans
U.S. hospitals are experiencing a shortage of contrast dye, the crucial component needed for conducting CT scans. As a result, some patients in need of scans are being forced to wait to receive one. Charlie De Mar has more.
U.N. cites Ukraine war in grain shortage
Russia's war on Ukraine has disrupted the world's food supply. After the Russian military targeted a grain elevator in the city of Dnipro and blockaded Ukrainian sea transit routes, a halt on grain exports from the region has affected more than a billion people. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
U.S. experiences extreme weather conditions
While parts of the East Coast are experiencing record-breaking heat this weekend, some areas of Colorado are dealing with heavy snowfall amid record cold temperatures. Michael George has more on the extreme weather conditions happening nationwide.
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
Bonnie Raitt on new album
Singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt has been eagerly waiting to get back on the road, and her fans have waited six long years for her brand-new album. Anthony Mason talked with Raitt about her music-making and how her celebrated career just got even more well-deserved recognition.
New series chronicles Korean family
Based on the New York Times bestseller, the Apple TV+ series Pachinko chronicles one Korean family through four generations. Michelle Miller has the story.
Chef helps Buffalo community with food
The city of Buffalo is trying to return to normal following last week's hate-fueled shooting at a supermarket. There to help is Chef Darian Bryan, who is selling meals to help benefit victims’ families and help the community heal. Dana Jacobson has the story.
Remembering Buffalo shooting victims
Saturday marks one week since the mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo. On Friday, the first victims of the deadly attack were laid to rest. Jeff Glor reports.
Buffalo mass murder suspect indicted
Family members of the 10 people killed in the Buffalo supermarket shooting voiced their grief and demanded change after the alleged gunman was indicted on a first-degree murder charge. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Rising prices fuel frustration over inflation
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on Americans' growing frustration with inflation, as gas, food and housing prices continue to climb.
Esper: January 6 committee "needs to get to the bottom of the truth"
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the committee "needs to get to the bottom of the truth of what happened on January 6, the events leading up to it, and understand it, so there's a degree of accountability."
Blankfein on inflation, the Fed and supply chain issues
Lloyd Blankfein, the former CEO and current senior chairman of Goldman Sachs, says tamping down inflation will require "some pain" as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
Finland says it wants to join NATO
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on Finland's announcement that it wants to join NATO, and Ukraine's key victory in the battle for Kharkiv, the country's second-largest city.
Pennsylvania GOP candidates make final pitch before primary
CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Pennsylvania, where top Republicans are flocking in the final days before Tuesday's red-hot Senate primary election.
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Pediatric nurse uses healing power of music to bring kids joy
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.
High school student runs sub-4 minute mile, breaking record
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.
A congresswoman thought she was filming an ad. She was getting engaged
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.
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.
CBS Reports
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
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.
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.
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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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Tiger Woods withdraws from PGA Championship
This is the first time in his career Tiger Woods has withdrawn from a major.
"48 Hours" investigates claims, allegations behind La. man's 1977 conviction
Twin sisters insist they were attacked by a Black man as teenagers decades ago. But now a woman has surfaced with information that may support his innocence.
"The other woman" in the Jennifer Dulos case to detectives: "I didn't do it"
Video shows police questioning Michelle Troconis, the ex-girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, about the disappearance of his wife Jennifer — does she know more than she's saying?
3 Air Force cadets who refused vaccine won't be commissioned
The three cadets will get degrees but "will not be commissioned into the United States Air Force as long as they remain unvaccinated," an Academy spokesperson said.
Jif peanut butter recalled over salmonella concerns
At least 14 people across 12 states have become sick, and two were hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Large swaths of the U.S. are at risk of blackouts this summer
Hotter weather and drought conditions are expected to drive up energy demand, potentially straining the nation's aging power grid.
Barnes & Noble pressured to restrict sales of most banned book
Virginia lawmaker says retailer should obtain parental consent before selling two "obscene" books to minors.
Stocks are nearly in a bear market. Here's what to know.
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market for the first time in two years. Investors have "nowhere to hide," one analyst says.
The next shock for homeowners: Surging property tax assessments
Some homeowners are facing "sticker shock" from stiffer property tax bills. Blame the pandemic real estate boom.
Elon Musk visits Brazil's Bolsonaro to discuss Amazon plans
Billionaire's Starlink satellite venture will provide internet service for rural schools and monitor the rainforest.
Politics
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New York judge approves new congressional maps
The new map still leaves in place the new 12th District in Manhattan, which will result in longtime Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney running against each other.
$40B will head to Ukraine as Biden signs aid bill while overseas
A U.S. official brought a copy of the bill on a commercial flight to Seoul, South Korea for the president to sign.
Giuliani testifies before House January 6 committee for nine hours, sources say
Giuliani backed out of a scheduled appearance earlier this month, a spokesperson for the committee said.
Hungary's Orban tells CPAC: "We need to coordinate the movement" of allies
CBS News was one of a small number of western outlets allowed access to the conference.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 22, 2022
Former United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Senator Rick Scott and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Health
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New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Dye shortage impacting CT scans
U.S. hospitals are experiencing a shortage of contrast dye, the crucial component needed for conducting CT scans. As a result, some patients in need of scans are being forced to wait to receive one. Charlie De Mar has more.
U.S. COVID cases, hospitalizations rising
The U.S. is experiencing yet another surge in COVID-19 cases, with more than 100,000 infections recorded daily. Health officials say the actual case count could be much higher as many are using at-home test kits or not getting tested at all. Lilia Luciano has more.
3 Air Force cadets who refused vaccine won't be commissioned
The three cadets will get degrees but "will not be commissioned into the United States Air Force as long as they remain unvaccinated," an Academy spokesperson said.
Jif peanut butter recalled over salmonella concerns
At least 14 people across 12 states have become sick, and two were hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
World
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U.S., South Korea open to expanded military drills
The announcement Saturday during Biden's visit to Seoul reflects a shift in direction from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
$40B will head to Ukraine as Biden signs aid bill while overseas
A U.S. official brought a copy of the bill on a commercial flight to Seoul, South Korea for the president to sign.
Hungary's Orban tells CPAC: "We need to coordinate the movement" of allies
CBS News was one of a small number of western outlets allowed access to the conference.
Last kid sheltering in Ukraine basement now draws monsters, misses his best friend
At just 8 years old, he's endured unimaginable horror. The sound of constant shelling has left him shell-shocked and traumatized.
Judge says CDC can't end the Title 42 border expulsions
Judge Robert Summerhays ruled the CDC did not properly end Title 42, which allows U.S. border officials to quickly expel migrants.
Entertainment
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Pete Davidson confirms he's leaving "Saturday Night Live"
"It's crazy to think that today I'll be doing my last one," Davidson wrote on Instagram prior to Saturday's season finale.
Tiger Woods withdraws from PGA Championship
This is the first time in his career Tiger Woods has withdrawn from a major.
Early Voting wins 2022 Preakness Stakes
There was already no chance of a Triple Crown winner this year as Derby winner Rich Strike was not entered into Saturday's race.
Rare items from Disney World and Disneyland sold at auction
An Autopia car from Disneyland sold for $180,000.
Bonnie Raitt performs “Love Letters"
Singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt has been eagerly waiting to get back on the road and her fans have waited six long years for her brand-new album,” Just Like That.” For “Saturday Sessions,” Raitt performs “Love Letters.”
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Elon Musk visits Brazil's Bolsonaro to discuss Amazon plans
Billionaire's Starlink satellite venture will provide internet service for rural schools and monitor the rainforest.
Tech giants fight new Texas social media law
Big tech like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are seeking to block a Texas law that prohibits social media platforms from banning users based on their political views. CBS news reporter Dan Patterson joins Nancy Chen and Tanya Rivero to discuss the legislation.
Mastercard wants to let you buy stuff with your face
Credit card giant to test biometric system aimed at streamlining the checkout process in stores.
Biden begins visit to Asia
President Joe Biden opened his trip to Asia on Friday with a focus on the U.S. tech sector, touring a Samsung computer chip plant in South Korea. During his six-day stay, Mr. Biden will also visit Japan. Nancy Cordes reports.
Boeing Starliner sets off after space station
An Atlas 5 rocket boosted a Boeing Starliner crew capsule into orbit Thursday for a make-or-break unpiloted test flight, the company's third attempt in over two years to reach the International Space Station.
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"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
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.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
Prehistoric dolphin species discovered in landlocked Switzerland
Twenty million years ago, Switzerland's low-lying parts were covered in an ocean teeming with fish, sharks and dolphins.
Moth species not seen since 1912 found at Detroit airport
The "very flashy" moths were found in the luggage of a traveler arriving from the Philippines, authorities said.
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"48 Hours" investigates claims, allegations behind La. man's 1977 conviction
Twin sisters insist they were attacked by a Black man as teenagers decades ago. But now a woman has surfaced with information that may support his innocence.
"The other woman" in the Jennifer Dulos case to detectives: "I didn't do it"
Video shows police questioning Michelle Troconis, the ex-girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, about the disappearance of his wife Jennifer — does she know more than she's saying?
Marking one week since the Buffalo mass shooting
Saturday marks one week since a gunman killed 10 people and wounded three others at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. Authorities have labeled the incident a "racially motivated hate crime." CBS News' Lana Zak sits down with Cedric Holloway, a former member of the Buffalo Police Department, to discuss the lasting impact of the tragedy.
1 killed, 8 wounded in shooting at California party
The party was at a business in a strip mall in San Bernadino, police said.
Pipe bombs, other weapons found at Maryland home
The house held a total of seven improvised explosive devices along with other bomb-making materials, authorities said.
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Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Boeing Starliner capsule sets off after space station
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
Boeing Starliner capsule poised for high-stakes flight
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
NASA investigates another space helmet water leak
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
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The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
How police tracked an old work truck to find Jennifer Dulos' alleged killer
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
25 transgender athletes you should know
These athletes are making waves in the worlds of athletics and advocacy.
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.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
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.
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Runner dies after Brooklyn Half Marathon
A runner died after collapsing at the finish line of the Brooklyn Half Marathon. Sixteen others were taken to the hospital. CBS New York reports.