Behind the Kim regime’s scramble to stay afloat through cultural means Source
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Esports: The price of the grind
The rapid rise of esports has been a dream come true for professional players—traveling the world and paid salaries to play video games full time for a living. But as money continues to pour into the industry, many young pros face grueling practice schedules and burn out early. In this episode of CBSN Originals, we follow pro esports players Doublelift and Space as they compete for glory, get an inside look at what it takes to be pro, and explore the risks many are taking to stay at the top. Source
Puerto Rico: The exodus after Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico devastated – almost 3,000 people died in its wake, towns were left without power or water for months, and hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans left, many never to return. David Begnaud returns to Puerto Rico for CBSN Originals to examine the impact of that exodus and what the future holds. Source
5/23/19: CBSN Evening News
Violent tornadoes kill at least 3 in Missouri; 8th grader wins National Geographic’s ‘Geobee’. Source
Burmese python invasion: Fighting invasive species
Across America, waves of foreign invaders are taking over. Introduced through human error or carelessness, invasive species like the Burmese python, lionfish and Asian carp have thrived at the expense of native species critical to a delicate natural balance that supports ecosystems and livelihoods. CBSN Originals explores whether it’s too late to tip the balance back in our favor. Source
Expedition Antarctica
More than 30 years ago, Robert Swan became the first man to walk to both the North and South Poles. In 2017, he found himself back on the ice, trekking 600 miles across Antarctica with his son, Barney. But this time, the duo set out to complete the first-ever expedition to the South Pole using solely renewable energy. Their mission: prove that if these technologies can work in the harshest environment on Earth, they can work in our everyday lives. Along the way, they faced unexpected obstacles that threatened to claim Barney’s limb — and Robert’s life. Source
Border business: Inside immigration
CBSN Originals presents a documentary special about the cottage industry that’s built up across Central America to get migrants to the U.S. border. Source
Trump orders intelligence community to assist in Barr probe
In congressional testimony last month, Barr said he believes “spying did occur during the campaign,” a belief shared by Mr. Trump Source
5/23/19: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump, Democrats not backing down; how do Democrat voters feel about socialism? Source
At least 8 dead amid outbreak of severe weather in central U.S.
At least eight people have died in this week’s outbreak of dangerous weather in the central U.S. A tornado killed three people last night in Jefferson City, Missouri, where another powerful tornado ripped through the capital. David Begnaud reports. Source