Travelers are gearing up to hit the roads, rails and sky this summer. AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans will travel for Memorial Day weekend, a 60% increase from the record low in 2020. Thomas Pallini, an aviation reporter and travel expert for Insider, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more on the travel forecast. Source
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Biden: “There is no shift in my commitment to the security of Israel”
At a White House news conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, President Biden was asked if he’d seen a shift in the Democratic Party’s views on Israel. “There is no shift in my commitment to the security of Israel. Period,” he replied. Watch his remarks. Source
Biden gives conditions for meeting with Kim Jong Un and hopes Mideast cease-fire holds
During a press conference at the White House, President Biden answered a question from CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about his conditions for meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke about his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and he expressed his hope that a cease-fire holds between Israel and Hamas. Watch Mr. Biden’s responses. Source
NYC and L.A. probe antisemitic attacks after Middle East violence
Police in New York City and Los Angeles are probing a series of antisemitic attacks, and experts say the number of incidents is on the rise. Source
Palestinians in Gaza take stock of destruction after cease-fire
“I lost all my friends,” one person told CBS News, adding, “I have no more feelings. All my feelings have evaporated.” Source
Mask debates rage across U.S. after new CDC guidance
Health officials are getting creative, enlisting dating apps to convince more Americans to get vaccinated. The pace of vaccinations has slowed considerably and there’s no end to the arguments over masks. Omar Villafranca has more. Source
Prince Harry discusses his struggle with mental health after Diana’s death
Prince Harry opened up about the mental health struggles brought on by the death of his mother, Princess Diana, in a new series with Oprah. Nikki Battiste has the details. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, May 21, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Biden says there is “no shift in my commitment” to Israel’s security
The press conference comes after Biden awards the Medal of Honor to a Korean War veteran Friday afternoon. Source
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Cease-fire agreement holding between Israel and Hamas; Hiker rescued after surviving on water for 5 days Source