SpaceX’s Rocket 9 will fly two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station this week, marking a new era in space travel. Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Source
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FBI joins multi-state manhunt for college senior accused of murder rampage
Police are searching for a 23-year-old college senior they believe is responsible for killing two people in a series of crimes over the weekend. He was last seen Sunday in Pennsylvania. Errol Barnett has more on the manhunt and the victims. Source
As “chaos” hides extent of Yemen’s COVID crisis, experts count graves
One scientist agrees with gravediggers in the war-torn city of Yemen who report a five-fold increase in deaths since the coronavirus arrived. Source
Eye Opener: Memorial Day ceremonies devoid of visitors amid pandemic
Memorial Day ceremonies were held across the country, but the pandemic forced visitors to stay home. Also, President Trump is threatening to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
President Trump threatens to pull GOP convention out of North Carolina if arena can’t be full
President Trump says he may pull August’s Republican National Convention out of Charlotte, North Carolina if the state’s Democratic governor can’t guarantee that attendees will be allowed to fill the arena to capacity. The governor says they’re relying on data and science to make a decision. Paula Reid reports. Source
How America celebrated Memorial Day amid COVID-19
Many people across the country used the first holiday of the summer to take advantage of looser restrictions amid the coronavirus crisis. But, health officials warn that many might have put themselves in danger. David Begnaud reports. Source
How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
Watch live as two NASA astronauts lift off aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, ushering in a new era for the U.S. space program. Source
Video shows cop with knee on neck of moaning man who later died
The man, who police called a possible “forgery” suspect, later died in a hospital. The FBI is taking part in the investigation. Source
Health officials warn weekend revelers of “tragic impact”
The St. Louis County Public Health Department urged anyone who did not socially distance at the Lake of the Ozarks to self-quarantine. Source
Judicial machine chugs along in Senate amid coronavirus pandemic
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s focus on nominees during the coronavirus crisis has rankled his Democratic colleagues. Source