Norway, Spain and Ireland recognize Palestinian state
Norway, Spain and Ireland announced Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state. The move prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to respond with fury, calling it a “reward for terrorism.” Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.
Israel increasingly isolated as more powers recognize Palestinian state
Norway, Ireland and Spain announced Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state. Israel immediately ordered back its ambassadors to those countries and condemned the move. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab and Margaret Brennan have more.
Trump’s remarks on contraception and other top headlines
Here are some of the top headlines of the day, including the fallout from former President Donald Trump’s contraception comments to CBS Pittsburgh, the investigation into deadly turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight and a judge’s ruling halting the auction of Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Scott MacFarlane, Chris Livesay and Omar Villafranca report.
Details on the $2 million Uvalde shooting settlement
Family members of Uvalde school shooting victims announced a $2 million settlement with the city on Wednesday. The group is also filing a $500 million lawsuit against officers at the Texas Department of Public Safety and Uvalde’s school district. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the details.
Why tornadoes are hitting the U.S. harder and more often
A small town in Iowa is dealing with the aftermath of a devastating bout of tornadoes. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains why these severe storms increasingly hit the U.S. at higher strengths.
White House announces protections for “buy now, pay later” shoppers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday that lenders that offer “buy now, pay later” plans must provide customers with the same protections as those offered to credit card users, including allowing shoppers to demand refunds on returned products or canceled services. Jo Ling Kent has details.
How the cicada phenomenon is capturing our collective attention
For the first time since 1803, two broods of cicadas are emerging simultaneously in several parts of the U.S. in an extraordinary show of nature. But biologists say there may be a deeper meaning to the insect invasion. Ben Tracy explains.
Broadcast legend James Brown receives lifetime achievement award
James Brown, a three-time Emmy winner whose career spans four decades, was honored Tuesday with a lifetime achievement award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Brown hosts “The NFL Today” on CBS and is a special correspondent for CBS News.
DEA cracking down on pill presses to fight fentanyl crisis
The Drug Enforcement Administration says it seized over 79 million fake pills containing fentanyl in 2023, a more than 33% increase from the year before. To combat the crisis, officials are cracking down on drug traffickers by targeting online retailers selling pill presses. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains.
The best tech deals at Walmart’s Memorial Day Sale
Whatever tech you’re shopping for this Memorial Day, you’ll find great deals available right now at Walmart.
