U.S. military completes construction of floating pier for aid into Gaza
The U.S. military has completed construction on a makeshift pier that will be used to get desperately needed humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, several U.S. medics who traveled to Gaza to provide emergency medical care are now trapped there, with all crossings in and out of the territory closed. Some of them spoke […]
Pope Francis on blessing same-sex couples
In a historic interview from the Vatican, Pope Francis sat down with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including his recent approval allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. The pope’s full interview will air on “60 Minutes” on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, May 16, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Maurice DuBois.
Morehouse College prepares for possible disruptions ahead of Biden’s commencement address
President Biden is set to deliver a commencement address at Morehouse College, and the historically Black college is preparing for possible disruptions as protests over Mr. Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war have continued on college campuses throughout the U.S. Nikole Killion has more.
Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of killing protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state’s Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning on third day of testimony in Trump “hush money” trial
Michael Cohen took the stand for a third day on Thursday in the New York criminal trial of his ex-boss, former President Donald Trump. Cohen faced pointed questions from defense attorney Todd Blanche about his history of lying under oath. Robert Costa reports from Manhattan.
Investigation reveals how thousands of police guns are ending up in the hands of criminals
A joint investigation conducted by CBS News and the nonprofit newsrooms The Trace and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting found that more than 140 law enforcement agencies nationwide sell or trade-in their used weapons when they update their arsenals. Thousands of those former cop guns are later tied to a crime. Stephen Stock […]
