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California freeways with the most damage claims

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Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?

Pothole damage claims on California freeways triple

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A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.

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Wind topples stage at Mexican presidential candidate rally; at least 9 dead

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A strong wind gust toppled the stage at a campaign rally for a longshot Mexican presidential candidate, killing at least nine and injuring dozens, officials said.

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Boeing's Starliner facing additional delay for extended leak analysis

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NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.

Justice Department set to take antitrust action against Live Nation

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The Justice Department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.

5/22: The Daily Report with John Dickerson

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John Dickerson reports on three European nations' decision to recognize a Palestinian state, a major settlement with the families of Uvalde victims, and how the U.S. is trying to crack down on pill presses.

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How the cicada invasion is bringing people together

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Complete strangers are bonding over the rare, ongoing emergence of two groups of periodical cicadas.

How China and Russia fight a propaganda war with the U.S.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin stood side by side last week declaring the strength of their partnership while condemning what they called a "destructive and hostile" U.S. Anne Applebaum, staff writer at…

The best tech deals at Walmart's Memorial Day Sale

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Whatever tech you're shopping for this Memorial Day, you'll find great deals available right now at Walmart.

DEA cracking down on pill presses to fight fentanyl crisis

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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…

Broadcast legend James Brown receives lifetime achievement award

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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…

How the cicada phenomenon is capturing our collective attention

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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.

White House announces protections for "buy now, pay later" shoppers

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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…

Why tornadoes are hitting the U.S. harder and more often

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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.

Details on the $2 million Uvalde shooting settlement

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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…

Trump's remarks on contraception and other top headlines

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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…

Israel increasingly isolated as more powers recognize Palestinian state

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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.

Norway, Spain and Ireland recognize Palestinian state

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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…

Families of Uvalde school shooting victims reach $2 million settlement with city

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Nearly two years after 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the families of the victims reached a $2 million settlement with the city. Victims' families on Wednesday also…

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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

Deadly tornado leaves trail of destruction in small Iowa town

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The town of Greenfield, Iowa, was devastated Tuesday by a twister which caused multiple deaths and destroyed homes and businesses. Search and rescue operations were still ongoing Wednesday. The tornado was one of several reported across…

Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump

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Despite being critical of former President Donald Trump while on the campaign trail, former presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will vote for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee in November.

Louisiana House votes to classify abortion pills as controlled substances

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The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would add two commonly used abortion pills to the state's list of controlled dangerous substances. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle explains how the legislation…

Biden honors Kenya with state visit to White House

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President Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. Ruto is the first leader of an African country to receive this honor since 2008. CBS News senior White House correspondent…

Trump backtracks on contraception restriction comments

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In an interview with CBS Pittsburgh, former President Donald Trump said he would consider restricting access to birth control if reelected. Afterward, he walked back the statement, saying he would never advocate for restricting…

Johnson to invite Netanyahu to address Congress

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving ahead with plans to ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress. Johnson said a letter inviting Netanyahu to do just that will go out this week. CBS News congressional…

Mar-a-Lago raid followed standard protocol, FBI says

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Former President Donald Trump is accusing, without foundation, FBI agents of being "locked and loaded" as they seized classified documents from his estate. The agency issued a rare rebuke to the claims, saying it followed normal, standard…

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Latest on efforts to get more humanitarian aid into Gaza

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National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Wednesday that the Biden administration is not satisfied with the rate of humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator…

Nikki Haley says she's voting for Trump in November

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Former presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Wednesday that come November, she will vote for her former rival, former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has…

Best Memorial Day deals on summer essentials at Amazon

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Discover some great deals on Amazon you can snag for Memorial Day that'll help you enjoy the great outdoors.