Mohammed Al-Shamrani, the Saudi military trainee who killed three American servicemen in Pensacola last year, had ties to al Qaeda. The Justice Department said the shooter communicated with al Qaeda operatives as recently as the night before the attack. David Martin has the details. Source
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Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warning
President Trump says he’s taking the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine — an anti-malaria drug that he’s repeatedly promoted in treating coronavirus. However, last month the FDA warned about the risks of taking the drug and said it had not been shown to be effective against COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
For many workers, unemployment pays better than their former jobs
Millions of Americans will collect more in jobless aid than they did while they were working, economists find. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, May 18, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Questions about your stimulus check? You can soon call the IRS
Agency adding thousands of telephone representatives to answer flood of questions about economic stimulus payments. Source
U.S. cyclist suffers fatal fall near Indian beauty spot
Indian police say avid cyclist Paul Littlejohn’s death was a “clear cut” accident in the hills around Gandipet Lake, so no investigation is planned. Source
High school to hold graduation ceremony on a ski lift
In an unprecedented time, what better way to lift up students and celebrate their accomplishments – while social distancing? Source
Barack Obama joins “Michelle Mondays” story time for kids
It started out as a normal “Mondays with Michelle” episode – then the former president popped in. Source
Trump says he’s taking controversial coronavirus drug
The FDA has warned against the widespread use of hydroxychloroquine, which has been linked to serious and even fatal heart risks in some patients. Source
Trump reveals he’s taking hydroxychloroquine; CDC criticized over early virus response
President Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine and zinc as preventative measures against COVID-19, even though the FDA has warned against it. He also criticized a government whistleblower and defended the firing of the State Department inspector general. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, and CBS News political director Caitlin Conant join CBSN with the latest. Source