President Trump is threatening to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina, and both Florida’s and Georgia’s governors have offered to take over hosting on short notice. Steve Contorno, political editor for the Tampa Bay Times, spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about where the convention could end up. Source
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Hurling: Ireland’s national obsession
The ancient Irish game of hurling combines the skills of baseball, hockey, lacrosse and rugby in what some have termed a cross between “sport and murder.” Source
Veteran who died reveals pandemic’s effect on mental health
Marine Corporal Rory Hamill lost his life not at war — but in a growing mental health crisis that’s being made worse by the deadliest public health crisis in a century. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, May 28, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
CC Sabathia’s closet is a sneakerhead’s dream
60 Minutes Sports gets a glimpse of the “sneaker humidors” that house Sabathia’s six-figure collection of Air Jordans. Source
House Dems ask Justice Dept to investigate George Floyd case
Democrats are asking the Justice Department to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. Source
CBS to air classic 60 Minutes Sports stories
Memorable stories from 60 Minutes Sports, highlighting extraordinary people, places and moments, will air on CBS over six episodes, beginning Saturday. Source
Democrat claims GOP lawmakers covered up their COVID exposure
“I never ever, ever knew that the Republican leadership of this state would put so many of us at risk for partisanship to cover up a lie,” said Pennsylvania state Representative Brian Sims. Source
Decorated veteran who died reveals pandemic’s effect on mental health
Marine Corporal Rory Hamill lost his life not at war — but in a growing mental health crisis that’s being made worse by the deadliest public health crisis in a century. Source
Executive order takes aim at social media companies
The president and attorney general said the administration is working on legislation, too. Source