Google is blocking Chinese technology giant Huawei from future updates to some of its phone apps, such as YouTube and Google Maps. This comes as the White House has blacklisted Huawei over concerns that the company could spy on American data networks. BBC News technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones reports. Source
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Iraqi president fears U.S. tension with Iran
Amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Iraq’s President Barham Salih told CBS News he doesn’t want his country dragged into another conflict. Iraq is in a tough spot, hosting more than 5,000 U.S. troops, while also depending on militias, many backed by Iran. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
Judge rules against Trump in financial records dispute
A federal district judge ruled to uphold a subpoena for President Trump’s financial records. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe explains the President’s reaction to the ruling, as well as his stance on restrictive anti-abortion legislation passed in several states. Source
Trump considers pardons for war crimes
The New York Times reports that the Trump administration is expediting the pardon process so that the president could announce pardons for several men accused or convicted of war crimes Memorial Day weekend. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin speaks to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with the details. Source
Judge orders accounting firm to hand over Trump financial records
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ordered the president’s accounting firm to comply with a subpoena and hand over records Source
Trio of handwritten wills discovered in Aretha Franklin’s Detroit home
The latest one is dated March 2014 and appears to give the famous singer’s assets to family members Source
At rally, Trump jokes about serving 5th term: “We’ll drive them crazy”
“Maybe if we really like it a lot — and if things keep going like they’re going — we’ll go and we’ll do what we have to do,” the president told his ardent supporters Source
Michael Bennet introduces climate change plan
He announced his plan just after a weekend of campaigning in Iowa, touring farms and areas affected by extreme flooding Source
Morehouse College surprised by student loan gift
Billionaire Robert F. Smith surprised the Morehouse College 2019 graduating class by helping erase their student loan debt. The gift was even a surprise to the school’s president. Mark Strassmann explains. Source
Wrongfully convicted man to get $1.5 million after 46 years in prison
While behind bars, Richard Phillips turned to painting, even supporting himself with his art after he was released Source