With his outspoken pressure on a close U.S. ally to bend to American policy, Richard Grenell made few friends in Berlin. Source
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Space flight is a family affair for SpaceX crew
Karen Nyberg and Megan McArthur understand the challenges facing their husbands better than most – they’re astronauts too. Source
Hong Kong standoff leaves U.S. and China on “brink of new Cold War”
Beijing bristles as U.S. officials join global chorus backing huge protests against perceived power-grab by China over semi-autonomous region. Source
Trump observes Memorial Day with two visits
Both Arlington National Cemetery and Fort McHenry are closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic. Source
As workers return to jobs, “stakes have never been higher”
Managers may be used to decisions that determine the life or death of a company. But the life or death of an employee? Source
Chris Cassidy: SpaceX launch is “a gigantic deal,” “very confident” crew will arrive safely
International Space Station Commander Chris Cassidy talks to Tony Dokoupil as he prepares to welcome the first astronauts to launch from U.S. soil since the end of the Space Shuttle Program in 2011. Source
Denver man billed more than $3,200 after ER visit for coronavirus-like symptoms
A Denver father was billed more than $3,200 in medical charges after an ER visit for coronavirus-like symptoms. In a continuing Bill of the Month partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, “CBS This Morning” takes a look at unexpected medical costs. This man received a huge medical bill, despite the fact that his insurer had announced it would waive copays for coronavirus treatments. Source
Infectious disease doctor on the risks of gathering over the holiday weekend
Dr. David Aronoff, director of the Division of Infectious Disease at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the crowds in public spaces over the holiday weekend and how to assess the risk of groups as social distancing guidelines ease. Source
South Korea to make bar owners register patrons as virus spreads
Pace of new infections is slow, but as people move around more they’ll face new rules on travel and when they got to bars, clubs and gyms. Source
Law enforcement keeps an eye on Memorial Day weekend beachgoers
Law enforcement kept an eye on beachgoers, but were not heavy-handed in enforcing guidelines or orders. Jonathan Vigliotti met up with Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva after he toured Malibu by chopper. Source