Protesters form new encampment at UCLA as chancellor testifies on Capitol Hill
As UCLA Chancellor Gene Block was in Washington, D.C., Wednesday to testify before a House committee about the university’s handling of the protests, officers responded in force as a group of pro-Palestinian protesters formed a new encampment on the UCLA campus.
Justice Department files sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation
The Justice Department on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, accusing the concert giant of running an illegal monopoly and driving up prices. The lawsuit, which seeks to break up Live Nation, also accuses it of retaliating against venues that work with rivals, and blocking venues from using […]
Mayorkas discusses dramatic decrease in illegal border crossings
CBS News has obtained government data showing illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have dramatically declined since December. In a CBS News exclusive, immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the latest numbers.
Inflation to create sticker shock for summer vacationers
Those planning vacations this summer should buckle up for considerably higher prices. Kris Van Cleave explains.
First Black female pilot in U.S. Air Force makes her final flight
Capt. Theresa Claiborne, the first Black female pilot to serve in the U.S. Air Force, is making her final flight, retiring after 34 years as a commercial pilot at United Airlines.
Sister of Israeli hostage speaks out on disturbing video
Israel saw protests Wednesday after families of hostages decided to release a graphic video taken by militants showing five female soldiers in captivity. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab spoke with the sister of one hostage about the efforts to keep their stories alive.
Breaking down the Justice Alito flag controversies
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is facing renewed scrutiny after the New York Times reported that a second flag linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was shown flying at his vacation home last summer. Investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, who broke the story, joins CBS News to discuss what it means for the high court.
How Gen Z is driving the rise in popularity of recreational marijuana
As recreational marijuana becomes legal in more states, a new survey found that more young people prefer marijuana to alcohol. Nikki Battiste has more.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, May 23, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
Several killed when wind gusts collapse stage during rally for Mexican presidential candidate
At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when strong winds caused a stage to collapse during a rally for Mexican presidential candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon Wednesday. Omar Villafranca reports.
