Navalnys condition and how his Spokesman Says it happened. And keeping students safe. College parties lead to more coronavirus outbreaks on campus. While many younger children begin school. And we asked teachers how they really feel about getting back into the classroom. But first, heres todays eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. It is truly an honor to be speaking with you. I am here tonight is a testament to the dedication of generations before me. History was made as Kamala Harris became the first woman of color to accept the democratic nomination for Vice President. I did hope for the sake of our country that donald trump might show some interest in taking the job seriously. But he never did. Fire crews are battling hundreds of wildfires across california. Mass evacuations are under way. With all the fires were currently seeing, were woefully short of resources period. The president criticizing colleges for sending students home. Its significantly safer for students to live w
His messages are being fact checked, the president signs an order to make social media platforms responsible for the content on their pages. Theres nothing id rather do doan get rid of my whole twitter account. Odonnell but will it backfire . Hail to the graduate hes got four College Degrees at an age when most havent even made it to high school. Boston marathon canceled for the first time in its 124year history. The worldfamous race is called off, but organizers say runners can still participate virtually. And tonight, call it pomp under the circumstances. Some of the most inspiring graduation speeches for a special graduating class. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. Were going to begin with breaking news tonight out of minneapolis, where the National Guard is being mobilized after violent protests erupted overnight over the death of george floyd. A Minneapolis Police officer press
George floyd. A Minneapolis Police officer pressed his knee into the unarmed African American mans neck for more than seven minutes monday as floyd pleaded for help and said he couldnt breathe. Frustation over the lack of charges against the officers turned into anger overnight, as protesters looted stores and set buildings on fire. Police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. Hose riots continued today, spilling into st. Paul, where crowds ransacked shops and smashed windows. Late today, the state capital was evacuated. And it all comes as minnesota and the rest of the country are facing th dual toll of rising jobless claims and cases of coronavirus. Today, we learned another 2. 1 million americans filed for Unemployment Benefits in the last week, and as we come on the air tonight, more than 101,000 people have been killed by coronavirus in the u. S. There are now more than 1. 7 million confirmed cases nationwide. So theres a lot of news to get to tonight. Were going to begin wi
How cleepolice are expanding th hunt for a student accused of going on a killing spree. And the new space age . Well show you what could disrupt tomorrows historic attempt at the first manned space launch in america in nearly a decade. Its big. But first, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. In recent months, our nation and the world have been engaged in a new form of battle against an invisible enemy. Memorial day ceremonies were held across the country. But the coronavirus pandemic forced visitors to stay home. Joe biden made his first public appearance in more than two months. He and his wife laid a wreath to honor Fallen Heroes for memorial day. Thanks for your service. President trump is threatening to pull the Republican Convention out of North Carolina unless the governor there eases covid19 restrictions. The fbi is now involved in the multistate manhunt of a uconn student accused of killing two people. Its time to let the healing process begin. Its time to surrend
Were back with a small brush fire raging on a hillside about 30 miles east of downtown los angeles. Firefighters were able to save a nearby restaurant, but the heat wave is hanging over Southern California for another few days. Miami is headed for another warm but soggy day. As much as 7 inches fell in parts of southern florida, washing out memorial day for many and making driving hazardous. More rain and severe storms are expected today because a big storm system is sitting right off the coast and will continue to drench the area. That system could become the second tropical system of the year, and its moving north towards the Kennedy Space center. That nasty weather could impact tomorrows scheduled launch of a pair of american astronauts into space. It comes as nasa and spacex give a final go for the historic launch, the first liftoff of american astronauts from u. S. Soil in nine years. Heres abcs gio benitez. Reporter worries that the weather will delay this Historic Mission to spa