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Hersh Goldberg-Polin's mother speaks out after Hamas releases hostage video of her son

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For more than 200 days after Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct.7, his mother hadn't heard his voice or seen video that proved he was alive. But that changed this week, when Hamas released a propaganda video showing…

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Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival

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Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.

High schoolers organize benefit dinner for young cancer patients and families

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Meet high school freshmen Joshua Small and Alexander Morris, a dynamic duo making a difference in their New York city community. The two long-time friends are teaming up to raise money to help young cancer patients and their families.

Emergency exit slide falls off Delta flight

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A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Los Angeles was forced to circle back to New York's JFK International Airport Friday morning after it dropped an emergency exit slide.

Another American arrested in Turks and Caicos after bullets found in luggage

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Another American has been arrested in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos after ammunition was allegedly found in his luggage. The Virginia man is the fourth American detained under similar circumstances in the last several months.…

Small business owners brace for possible TikTok ban

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With the clock ticking on TikTok, millions of users, including small businesses, are scrambling to figure out what to do next. Jo Ling Kent reports.

Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing. Blinken raised concern that China is helping Russia to produce tanks, armored vehicles and weapons for its war in Ukraine.…

Decades after finding an abandoned baby, officer makes remarkable discovery

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For more than two decades, retired Lt. Gene Eyster wondered what became of that boy he found abandoned in a cardboard box in an apartment hallway.

Pro-Palestinian protests emerge on more college campuses

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Pro-Palestinian protests emerged on more college campuses Friday amid growing concerns about outside demonstrators not linked to schools where protests are being staged. Lilia Luciano has details.

Retired officer reunites with man he saved as a baby who followed in his footsteps

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Retired police lieutenant Gene Eyster of South Bend, Indiana, had always wondered what became of the abandoned baby he saved 24 years ago. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to reveal how a phone call from a fellow officer revealed their…

Trump trial closes out first week of testimony

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Ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker took the stand again Friday to detail the scheme he helped broker to suppress stories that could have hurt Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. Robert Costa has more.

Where severe weather is headed next after tornadoes

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The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has a look at where dangerous storms are headed next after tornadoes touched down Friday in three states.

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More than a dozen tornadoes touch down across Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska

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More than a dozen tornadoes have touched down in three states – Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. Video shows a massive twister tearing across the interstate north of Lincoln, Nebraska, as large pieces of debris flew through the air. Omar…

Virginia EMT arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo allegedly found in luggage

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The father of one now faces the potential of a mandatory minimum prison sentence of up to 12 years.

Recapping Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft

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The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft was a big night for offensive players throughout the league. Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz, NFL editor at USA Today Sports, joins CBS News to break it down.

Why bats are vital to the ecosystem

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Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.

At least 4 Americans facing prison in Turks and Caicos over ammo in luggage

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This week an Oklahoma father of two became the latest American tourist to be detained under a new firearm law in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos. The arrest comes as a Virginia man faces up to 12 years in prison after airport…

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, April 26, 2024

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Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

Breaking down Blinken's trip to China

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a three-day trip to China this week, meeting with his Chinese counterpart and President Xi Jinping on Friday. Trade and national security were among the topics of discussion. CBS News national…

Breakthrough MRI technology uses AI for faster scans

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NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

First lady Jill Biden honors Betty Ford at Michigan luncheon

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First lady Jill Biden traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Friday for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation's annual First Ladies Luncheon. The event marked Betty Ford's 50th anniversary as a first lady. Anita McBride, former chief…

What to know about Blinken's meeting with Xi Jinping

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior officials in Beijing on Friday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.

Pro-Palestinian Columbia students file civil rights complaint

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Negotiations continue between Columbia University and pro-Palestinian student protesters as another deadline for demonstrators to disperse comes and goes. CBS News' Michael George and Lilia Luciano have the latest.

Recapping Week 1 of Trump's New York criminal trial

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More witnesses took the stand Friday in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, including Trump's former executive assistant of more than 30 years and a banker involved in Michael Cohen's payment to Stormy Daniels. CBS…

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Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find

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Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.

The best deals at Best Buy ahead of Memorial Day can save you hundreds on tech, home goods and more

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There are tons of savings waiting for you at Best Buy right now, from discounted iPads to Samsung TVs and more.

Here's how much income it takes to be considered rich in your state

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The income needed to join your state's top earners can vary considerably, from a low of $329,620 annually in West Virginia to $719,253 in Washington D.C.

Best Apple iPads for college students

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Discover which Apple iPad models are best suited to college students.

Tornadoes hit Nebraska as severe storms tear across Midwest

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Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha,

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Former Colorado paramedic Jeremy Cooper sentenced in death of Elijah McClain

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Former Colorado paramedic Jeremy Cooper was sentenced to four years probation, 14 months work release and 100 hours of community service on Friday afternoon.