Memorial Day weekend looks much different than it did a year ago, as COVID restrictions are being relaxed throughout the U.S. and travel is surging. Half of all American adults are now vaccinated against COVID-19. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
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Remains of over 200 children found at Indigenous school in Canada
The remains of 215 Indigenous children have been found in a mass grave on the grounds of a former residential school in Canada. Investigations found that many of the children who attended the school had suffered from physical abuse, rape and malnutrition. Source
Communities come together to combat anti-Asian hate crimes
An increase in attacks towards Asian Americans has led many people in the community to find new ways to protect and support themselves. Nancy Cheng reports. Source
Grammy-winning singer B.J. Thomas has died at 78
Five-time Grammy winner B.J. Thomas, best known for his hit song “Hooked on a Feeling,” died Saturday from complications of lung cancer at age 78. Source
Texas poised to pass restrictive voting bill
Texas Republican lawmakers have a midnight deadline to pass some of the toughest voting restrictions in the country. President Biden criticized the bill, saying it “attacks the sacred right to vote.” Christina Ruffini has the latest. Source
At least 2 dead and over 20 injured in South Florida shooting
Florida police are looking for three men who fired into a crowd of concertgoers early Sunday in South Florida. The shooting left more than 20 injured and at least two dead. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Grand jury convened in Trump Organization investigation
CBS News has learned that prosecutors in New York have convened a special grand jury to look at evidence in a criminal investigation into former President Trump’s business dealings. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN with more on what this means and what to expect. Source
Suspect kills at least 8 people in San Jose shooting
At least eight people were killed in a mass shooting in California on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to break down the latest on the deadly shooting at a light-rail facility in San Jose. Source
Helio Castroneves wins Indy 500 for record-tying fourth time
Written off as too old to race full-time, too old for a fourth Indianapolis 500 win, Helio Castroneves at long last joined that exclusive club in a popular victory for the old guys. CBSN’s Lana Zak reports. Source
Federal judges call for increased security after one judge’s son is killed
Judge Esther Salas was in her New Jersey home when a gunman targeting Salas opened fire on her family, killing her son and wounding her husband. Now she’s fighting for better protection of judges. Source