Second gag order hearing, new testimony in Trump’s criminal trial
The judge in former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” criminal trial weighed comments made by Trump about the jury hearing the case. CBS News’ Errol Barnett and Katrina Kaufman have more on the second gag order violation hearing held since the trial began.
Russian military personnel enter Niger airbase where some U.S. troops remain
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, May 2, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with James Brown.
Historic cicada event underway in parts of U.S.
For the first time since 1803, two groups of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground at the same time in parts of the Midwest and South. However, a small section of Central Illinois marks the only place where both the 13-year and 17-year cicadas are emerging in the same place. Dave Malkoff reports on […]
Officers, Good Samaritan rescue couple from burning Florida home
Back in March, two officers and a Good Samaritan risked their lives to rescue a couple who were trapped in a burning home in Cape Coral, Florida.
Stormy Daniels’ former attorney testifies in Trump trial
Keith Davidson, the former attorney of adult film star Stormy Daniels, took the stand Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s New York “hush money” trial. Davidson testified about how he negotiated a $130,000 payment from Trump’s former attorney, Michael Cohen, to pay Daniels. Robert Costa has more.
Biden condemns violence during campus protests
President Biden Thursday strongly criticized the violent protests which have engulfed college campuses nationwide, leading to nearly 2,000 arrests at more than 30 schools. Mr. Biden also said the protests do not change his position on the Israel-Hamas war. Nancy Cordes report from the White House.
Police in riot gear dismantle UCLA encampment, more than 200 arrested
Officers in riot gear dismantled a pro-Palestinian tent encampment on the campus of UCLA early Thursday after protesters defied orders to leave. The LAPD said that 210 people were arrested during the operation, and there were no serious injuries. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Los Angeles.
Illinois State Police investigate fatal shooting at East St. Louis restaurant
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — Illinois State Police are investigating a deadly shooting in East St. Louis at a restaurant on State Street. Police said the shooting sent two people to the hospital. ISP said in a statement that they are still investigating the shooting’s cause, but they have confirmed that both inside and outside […]
Former Boy Scout volunteer sentenced for hiding cameras in camp bathrooms
ST. LOUIS – A former Boy Scout volunteer was sentenced Thursday for hiding cameras in multiple bathrooms at a St. Francois County, Missouri, scout camp. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said David L. Nelson, 41, pleaded guilty in January to four felonies during a federal court hearing Thursday. His charges […]
