https://www.cbsnews.com/ Evening News From CBSNews.com Thu, 21 May 2026 03:38:55 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/patriotic-kenny-navy-vet-who-donated-mobility-scooters-other-veterans-2022/ "Patriotic Kenny," the social media star known for spreading positivity and raising money for veterans, has died at 84. Kenny Jary joined Steve Hartman on Nov. 11, 2022, to discuss his mission. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:34:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/21/851eb043-3fdc-4bf0-ad10-73b34f7e79d5/thumbnail/60x60/eeef546729929dd4a3325c654bd9014f/en-thumb.jpg 31fd124a-ba16-44a7-a001-fa714e564adb https://www.cbsnews.com/video/relentless-wind-fueled-wildfires-burn-across-southern-california/ A series of relentless wildfires fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions impacted communities across Southern California for a third consecutive day on Wednesday. Matt Gutman reports from the fire zone near Simi Valley, north of Los Angeles, and Rob Marciano has the forecast. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:04:31 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/21/99d0898d-7c8e-407f-ad64-fe5e91e91c4a/thumbnail/60x60/d7d7a721c49e31c102d5784d4ac4462d/cbsn-fusion-relentless-wind-fueled-wildfires-burn-across-southern-california-thumbnail.jpg a2457af4-c8df-4558-8686-b5f3c5d8629e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/high-gas-prices-drive-georgia-man-create-mini-car/ In response to high gas prices, 30-year-old Mali Hightower, a handyman near Atlanta, said he created a "mini car" that costs about $3 to fill up. Tony Dokoupil has the story. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:16 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/21/551fe35b-a89d-4c88-a9e7-99cf3231c41f/thumbnail/60x60/c1d10eec02ed718ae3dbc2df20969053/cbsn-fusion-high-gas-prices-drive-georgia-man-create-mini-car-thumbnail.jpg 78b8d093-d2b2-40cd-a19c-0c26e65b5d3b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/vanessa-trump-announces-breast-cancer-diagnosis/ Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:53:50 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/79397bab-8066-44e1-9ab0-e9f47878ace6/thumbnail/60x60/9ee09e8d1640097f7feb47568befb2a0/cbsn-fusion-vanessa-trump-announces-breast-cancer-diagnosis-thumbnail.jpg e3e0305d-d7af-417c-ac30-0769269595e3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tiktok-star-accused-plotting-murder-former-boy-band-singer-custody-battle/ A social media influencer and her father are accused of plotting to kill her famous singer ex, amid a bitter years-long custody dispute, court documents show. Jonathan Vigliotti is following the case. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:50:23 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/0523a9f9-2a1a-4468-8deb-242990d19c43/thumbnail/60x60/f2bbe869b43e0f2a6d82991dc60c1c61/cbsn-fusion-tiktok-star-accused-plotting-murder-former-boy-band-singer-custody-battle-thumbnail.jpg 515129e9-9799-4464-83c7-7003bad24868 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hybrid-car-explodes-catches-fire-new-york-city/ A car near Wall Street in New York City burst into flames on Tuesday night. Tom Hanson has an update from lower Manhattan. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:45:55 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/aa7fc35f-4de4-446f-8050-b6d806eaec6b/thumbnail/60x60/c5933b4369e8c7894109f6d755266e74/cbsn-fusion-hybrid-car-explodes-catches-fire-new-york-city-thumbnail.jpg aa4eb8b5-1f72-4e6f-933b-5cee1b45a562 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-flexes-political-muscle-republican-primary-races/ President Trump's favored candidates won their primaries on Tuesday night and his Republican critics did not. But the president's approval ratings continue to slip, now just six months out from the midterm elections. Weijia Jiang reports. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:43:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/71574e94-c7ff-499e-b947-4de0838a207b/thumbnail/60x60/ef70d24eda2ed7e2370b8739d6591d65/cbsn-fusion-trump-flexes-political-muscle-republican-primary-races-thumbnail.jpg 86ae1be1-6b11-4379-9fe7-0fcbc3e83645 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/justice-department-indicts-raul-castro-trump-threatens-friendly-takeover-cuba/ President Trump said that the U.S. is "freeing up Cuba" after the Justice Department indicted its former leader, Raúl Castro, on charges including murder. Margaret Brennan has the details. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:40:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/3205f447-794b-4eda-9841-3ae65972d1e5/thumbnail/60x60/f07cece0a5873556299c8675a355b8ad/cbsn-fusion-justice-department-indicts-raul-castro-trump-threatens-friendly-takeover-cuba-thumbnail.jpg bcd8e507-4705-4f75-913a-b2257b1c4842 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sinkhole-opens-near-laguardia-runway-ahead-memorial-day-weekend/ A record 45 million Americans are preparing to travel over Memorial Day weekend. Kris Van Cleave reports on dramatic incidents creating headaches for people at airports and on the rails ahead of the travel weekend. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:35:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/cef396fe-ef06-4a54-8b4c-4eccda72a98d/thumbnail/60x60/0ff020b370a88dc665a65f846f744a16/cbsn-fusion-sinkhole-opens-near-laguardia-runway-ahead-memorial-day-weekend-thumbnail.jpg bc219445-0fed-4973-8fe7-f98fb7df5543 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ups-cargo-plane-crash-louisville-new-video-engine-separates/ The NTSB also revealed that the crew of the crashed jet had been reassigned to it after their original plane was taken out of service. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:32:56 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/02df31cf-285d-498c-b881-342b6408c1f9/thumbnail/60x60/51fc1e1d4d035fa568bdbb46363d1bd3/1779239970844.png b18afa4f-ede4-4365-95d8-0d60fc74eea9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/off-duty-uk-cop-helps-on-duty-officer-caught-in-nashville-scuffle/ A cop from the United Kingdom was in Nashville when he happened upon a struggle between a man trying to take a police officer's gun. Tony Dokoupil has the details on what happened next. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:41:44 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/a6930151-1fe1-4e2a-b4af-04b5fb1bfb5f/thumbnail/60x60/010b7f12c10411b44855c92d45777920/cbsn-fusion-off-duty-uk-cop-helps-on-duty-officer-caught-in-nashville-scuffle-thumbnail.jpg 40f2fb82-9af1-4cff-9762-3594c5645fed https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gas-prices-savings-at-the-pump/ The national average for a gallon of gasoline has been ticking up since the start of the war with Iran. The latest average of $4.50 a gallon is an increase of over $1.50 since the war started. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:40:38 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/19/18d5743a-f79a-403e-997d-e84fa63cefe7/thumbnail/60x60/1f3fb1cf5989dc0bce17101af3717164/ap4925569399161088.jpg 9b13a710-4b37-47b9-bae0-93e368358e2f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/americans-grappling-with-higher-gas-prices-as-summer-kicks-off/ Gas prices are averaging around $4.50 per gallon nationally with Memorial Day weekend just days away. Kris Van Cleave reports. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:36:59 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/19b131e3-d912-479e-8421-c0c0bbfa831d/thumbnail/60x60/7343811a500d96910f58a9eb64dd4bd8/cbsn-fusion-americans-grappling-with-higher-gas-prices-as-summer-kicks-off-thumbnail.jpg 73bcb284-ecb9-44d0-9f46-d10b3377f902 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/troops-say-army-ignored-request-for-more-medical-support-before-fatal-iranian-strike/ Soldiers who survived a deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait tell CBS News the U.S. Army ignored a request for more medical support weeks before the attack. Jonah Kaplan reports. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:33:29 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/1ce18de3-b6b6-471a-885f-5e77b6862ef9/thumbnail/60x60/c43ce38541802fdfa10764085be2669c/cbsn-fusion-troops-say-army-ignored-request-for-more-medical-support-before-fatal-iranian-strike-thumbnail.jpg d8b6c8d1-2e29-4cef-8997-f83e18e28f1f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nyc-manhole-cover-may-have-been-dislodged-by-truck-before-woman-fatally-fell-in-con-edison-says/ Monday night in Midtown Manhattan, a woman parked her car and fatally fell into an open manhole. Lilia Luciano has the story. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:26:03 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/abcbf0cd-5b4a-4b0e-930f-2fa54847d87f/thumbnail/60x60/d3f8ffdc645d8aa9d6df5473f5b4fac9/cbsn-fusion-nyc-manhole-cover-may-have-been-dislodged-by-truck-before-woman-fatally-fell-in-con-edison-says-thumbnail.jpg 3994b88e-6259-464b-a630-32e793d77bdb https://www.cbsnews.com/video/details-on-ebola-outbreak-as-americans-urged-to-avoid-travel-to-congo-uganda-south-sudan/ The State Department on Tuesday strongly urged Americans to avoid travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan because of the Ebola outbreak there. More than 130 people have already died. Mark Strassmann has more. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:24:03 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/0ddf1990-d1e6-44a8-b663-c64ee46ccd5d/thumbnail/60x60/1e87edfe6f59a67ee4929d512748888d/cbsn-fusion-details-on-ebola-outbreak-as-americans-urged-to-avoid-travel-to-congo-uganda-south-sudan-thumbnail.jpg 1370f8db-2bee-4d3c-a99d-a1c1fb1da20f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/blanche-faces-backlash-over-anti-weaponization-fund-at-senate-hearing/ Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche took questions Tuesday on President Trump's new $1.8 billion fund designed for people who the Justice Department says "suffered weaponization and lawfare" under the Biden administration. Nikole Killion has more. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:17:05 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/ab1856dc-2a03-4b8f-989d-7ed0443aa3b9/thumbnail/60x60/0e86741e03053ea3b34041ccbc166abd/cbsn-fusion-blanche-faces-backlash-over-anti-weaponization-fund-at-senate-hearing-thumbnail.jpg 0bc4934f-6d9b-4dcc-921c-1a7afcecc34f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/imam-of-san-diego-islamic-center-says-community-has-seen-a-rise-islamophobia/ The imam of a San Diego mosque that was targeted in Monday's shooting​ told CBS News that his community has seen a rise in "Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment" in recent years. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:11:58 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/19/0c5771f2-2810-4d1b-9c0c-9664b544dac8/thumbnail/60x60/a1e59da3c08c4cf31a0033dcd3edc3d1/imam.jpg 3c18859d-7bcb-4f72-9bd2-77bedf011960 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-video-shows-engine-falling-off-ups-cargo-plane-during-2025-louisville-crash/ The NTSB released new video Tuesday showing the moment a left-side engine fell off a UPS cargo flight during takeoff before the plane crashed, killing 15 people in Kentucky last November. Kris Van Cleave reports. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:07:55 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/21a154b9-5cd4-4b8e-a1b7-b1a37b52cd79/thumbnail/60x60/c0dd8afcb00b53672285985b04bb03b2/cbsn-fusion-new-video-shows-engine-falling-off-ups-cargo-plane-during-2025-louisville-crash-thumbnail.jpg af9fce8f-f716-4646-a7a6-1a60896c849e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/victims-of-san-diego-islamic-center-shooting-hailed-as-heroes/ New details are coming out about the victims in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Lana Zak reports. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:07:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/4f532c87-db79-400d-af84-2472993a9665/thumbnail/60x60/aadacc8fd58a043ab1c6ba032e0c303f/cbsn-fusion-victims-of-san-diego-islamic-center-shooting-hailed-as-heroes-thumbnail.jpg 20728c61-e7b7-4a1d-9777-917b2a8b95fa https://www.cbsnews.com/video/multiple-wildfires-erupt-across-southern-california-and-western-us/ Multiple wildfires have broken out across the western United States. Matt Gutman has the latest from California. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:04:14 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/20/35b57894-0940-494b-b944-e4b1459d2669/thumbnail/60x60/ff593ffadea7ec4407a91b64c790b81a/cbsn-fusion-multiple-wildfires-erupt-across-southern-california-and-western-us-thumbnail.jpg cede917e-fd3e-4931-b8b9-d64d22d94576 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/eric-church-compares-pillars-of-life-to-strings-on-a-guitar-in-viral-commencement-speech/ Country singer Eric Church delivered a powerful speech to new graduates of UNC Chapel Hill. Tony Dokoupil has the story. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:40:46 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/19/9298f29a-16e5-4f88-b798-b86583a59361/thumbnail/60x60/98981b38edcaefc38811bc48d0642bbd/cbsn-fusion-eric-church-compares-pillars-of-life-to-strings-on-a-guitar-in-viral-commencement-speech-thumbnail.jpg 6d8abb74-3854-4f77-8c9c-83d30c6aba58 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/judge-rules-some-evidence-allegedly-found-in-luigi-mangiones-backpack-can-be-used-in-state-trial/ A judge on Monday ruled a 9 millimeter gun, a silencer and a red notebook allegedly found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in September. Lilia Luciano has more. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:38:56 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/19/c16b44bb-52ba-4783-bcd5-22c7112d0296/thumbnail/60x60/3290a2ab5c06419d3cfa484ac8864832/cbsn-fusion-judge-rules-some-evidence-allegedly-found-in-luigi-mangiones-backpack-can-be-used-in-state-trial-thumbnail.jpg be62efb6-9621-4132-a429-ad243da33d61 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kiana-powell-grocery-bill-florida-affordability-in-america/ With inflation hitting its highest point since 2023, Kiana Powell told CBS News, "I cannot let a deal go to waste if it's something that I am using daily." Mon, 18 May 2026 20:36:49 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/18/9a790faa-7ee3-4628-92a5-5d9e2972892d/thumbnail/60x60/350679a5e2ca2ec372b3cd6886be8526/a54-benavides-us-affordability-final-frame-197.jpg decdeb22-5ce2-40bb-bb8a-52f433648250 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-a-mom-tries-to-stretch-the-grocery-budget-for-her-family-of-5-affordability-in-america/ Each trip to the grocery store is becoming more expensive for Florida mother Kiana Powell. Cristian Benavides reports on how she's trying to stretch her budget. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:33:20 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/19/a6216f1c-4269-49ff-8f04-45e45831ebb7/thumbnail/60x60/e942c0b0e77faefe5238ebc67a3e1d1a/cbsn-fusion-how-a-mom-tries-to-stretch-the-grocery-budget-for-her-family-of-5-affordability-in-america-thumbnail.jpg b3033b2c-6383-40c2-bbdf-f8593fc5ce0a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hegseth-campaigns-against-massie-in-kentucky-with-primary-a-day-away/ Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail Monday, an unusual move for a defense secretary, stumping in Kentucky for Ed Gallrein, a Trump-backed challenger to Republican congressman and frequent Trump critic Thomas Massie. Ed O'Keefe has more. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:30:27 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/19/7aca0eaf-3e2f-4523-855a-2ac7752c91d2/thumbnail/60x60/f8fa63d13d150aa40276cd0716dcb53f/cbsn-fusion-hegseth-campaigns-against-massie-in-kentucky-with-primary-a-day-away-thumbnail.jpg 4cd91028-876b-4321-8821-5a94607fdb9a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/latest-on-american-who-contracted-ebola-as-outbreak-continues-in-congo-uganda/ A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:21:13 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/19/3a95b180-5877-4841-8b47-860c00dc4074/thumbnail/60x60/c658d22a0f37ebcacd3e437878e92081/cbsn-fusion-latest-on-american-who-contracted-ebola-as-outbreak-continues-in-congo-uganda-thumbnail.jpg 234b63d6-4ec7-49a9-9560-78da3927eceb https://www.cbsnews.com/video/evacuations-underway-as-wildfire-burns-in-californias-simi-valley/ A fast-moving wildfire about 40 miles north of Los Angeles forced evacuations Monday. Matt Gutman has more. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:15:56 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/19/cd3937ef-5fd5-4d31-8ac7-68ff24db3239/thumbnail/60x60/0fcc90ee51216dec966f7661c79ada97/cbsn-fusion-evacuations-underway-as-wildfire-burns-in-californias-simi-valley-thumbnail.jpg c6059d0e-1e93-4f16-bc30-7353a5083001 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/details-3-adults-killed-2-suspects-also-dead-in-shooting-at-islamic-center-of-san-diego/ Police say three adults were killed when two shooters opened fire Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Jonathan Vigliotti has more. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:13:20 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/19/7f8f5e9d-0878-4a2f-806e-8efaf9ad8772/thumbnail/60x60/1fe04ed3b1f157ef1f4d0ef61fbc616d/cbsn-fusion-details-3-adults-killed-2-suspects-also-dead-in-shooting-at-islamic-center-of-san-diego-thumbnail.jpg c57c8d0f-424e-42fd-86d0-624446fbad99 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trumps-approval-ratings-on-the-economy-continue-to-fall-in-latest-cbs-news-poll/ President Trump's approval rating is now at the lowest level of his second term and only 27% of Americans approve of how he is handling inflation, according to a new CBS News poll. Olivia Rinaldi reports. Sun, 17 May 2026 21:37:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/18/0d537f42-ff86-48cf-ab74-77097fbb8635/thumbnail/60x60/29844295199d6d1019f53b0da4e8bcf8/cbsn-fusion-trumps-approval-ratings-on-the-economy-continue-to-fall-in-latest-cbs-news-poll-thumbnail.jpg 0a514261-9a53-4099-9ccb-66f647584022