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Escaped inmate captured on Virginia college campus after pulling fire alarm

Bruce Callahan was captured without incident on a Virginia college campus a week after he escaped from jail custody, officials said.

Florida sheriff’s deputies searching for missing 49-year-old woman not seen since February

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office in Florida is asking for the public's help to find a 49-year-old woman named Diana Rhys who has not been since February 28.

Ex-boyfriend helps FBI identify rioter known as "Pink Beret"

The woman's attire set her apart from the rest of the rioters and led many on social media to compare her to a character out of a Wes Anderson film.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Monday, May 8, 2023

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

Biden to propose new rules to compensate passengers for delayed and canceled flights

President Biden said he wants airlines to be held responsible for flights that are delayed or canceled because of issues like computer glitches and staffing shortages. Mr. Biden hopes to roll out the new rules, which would not apply to weather delays and cancellations, by the end of the year. Nancy Cordes reports.

Suspect charged after SUV plows into bus stop outside Texas migrant center

The alleged driver of an SUV that drove through a bus stop outside a migrant center in Brownsville, Texas, is being charged with multiple counts of manslaughter and assault. At least eight people were killed and 10 others were injured. Nicole Sganga reports.

Small plane crash in Colorado mountains kills every passenger

A small plane crashed in the mountains of southern Colorado near a historic gold mining town. The crashed killed everyone riding the plane.

Around the world

Battery Factories Are Driving Chinese Investment in Europe

Although China is investing less in Europe overall, Chinese battery producers are building factories to meet the demands of the region’s growing need for electric vehicles.

Russia vows on Victory Day to crush 'neo-nazism' in Ukraine as Zelenskyy marks World War II holiday

A top Russian official has used his country's Victory Day, its largest secular holiday, to compare the Nazi's reign in Germany to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's rule in Ukraine.

Ukraine Claims It Shot Down Russia’s Most Sophisticated Missile for First Time

The air force said it intercepted the hypersonic missile with a newly delivered U.S.-made Patriot air-defense battery. U.S. officials confirmed the strike.

Ukraine, Sudan conflicts fuel alarming surge in tuberculosis

Top U.N. officials and health industry leaders are trying to tackle an alarming surge in tuberculosis, which is now killing more people worldwide than COVID-19 or AIDS. Among the problems: a high number of cases in conflict zones, including Ukraine and Sudan, where it's difficult to track down people with the disease and diagnose new sufferers.

Deaths of Seniors in Hospital Fire Point to China’s Elder Care Shortfall

The country’s supply of nursing home beds has not kept pace with its rapidly aging population, leading some families to seek unlicensed alternatives.

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.

Technology

Wyden attacks fellow Democrats' child-internet bills as 'premier gift' to predators

Sen. Ron Wyden said Wednesday that fellow Democrats' bills to protect children online would instead be a gift to predators who stalk America's youth.

White House unveils package to curb AI risks

The White House on Thursday rolled out initiatives aimed at containing the privacy and safety hazards of artificial intelligence.

Google supporting passkeys for password-free login

Google account holders can now use passkeys instead of passwords to login to their accounts. Google says passkeys are safer than passwords and resistant to phishing.

Ex-Uber chief security officer sentenced to probation for covering up 2016 data breach

Joseph Sullivan will serve a three-year term as well as pay a fine of $50,000.

Elon Musk says Twitter to remove inactive accounts

Musk added that users on the micro-blogging platform could see a drop in follower count.

'Invaders from Mars: 70th Anniversary Edition' 4K Ultra HD movie review

"Invaders from Mars," a classic science-fiction film from 1953, debuts on the ultra-high definition disc format to give fans of the genre the first full-color film showcasing extraterrestrials infiltrating Earth.

New York City's new tool to stop car thefts: Apple AirTags

With car thefts soaring to a 16-year high, the city is distributing 500 of the devices "to take a bad guy off the streets," NYPD says.

Sports News

Secretariat Is Still the GOAT, 50 Years Later, Kentucky Derby Fans Agree

A record-setting Triple Crown run was such an achievement that it helped the horse known as Big Red serve as “a rallying cry for America.”

Canelo Álvarez Made a Mandatory Fight a Spectacle. Is a Bigger Bout Next?

Álvarez outclassed John Ryder for a win by decision and seemed to use the moment as a celebration and a springboard to bigger highlights ahead.

Anticipation grows ahead of NFL Draft: What to know

The Carolina Panthers have the No. 1 overall pick in a draft that is expected to be dominated by quarterbacks.

Billy Turner: Aaron Rodgers is ‘so f–king happy right now’ with Jets

Offensive tackle Billy Turner, who signed with the Jets last week, spoke about just how elated Aaron Rodgers is at this moment.

Giants’ Dexter Lawrence on new contract: ‘I wanted to be respected for my production and leadership’

Dexter Lawrence crashed Friday’ s first rookie minicamp practice with a new contract under his belt and a huge smile on his face. “I wanted to be respected for my production and leadership around here,” he said of his absence from the early offseason program during the negotiations.“ I wasn’ t out to set any records.”. It’ s up to GM Joe Schoen now to get Barkley done.

Aaron Rodgers teammate on quarterback's mood on Jets: 'He’s just so f---ing happy right now'

Billy Turner, who followed Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets last week, described the quarterback's aura on the practice field over the weekend.

Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge ready to return — and avoid headfirst slides

After a few days of hitting off machines, running and throwing behind the scenes, Aaron Judge is ready for the real thing. “Ready to go,” Judge said Monday at Yankee Stadium. The outfielder went on the injured list on May 1, and the team initially announced the stint was retroactive to April 28. Judge’ s hip injury stemmed from a headfirst slide on April 26 when he tried to...

Politics News

Mexican president calls Florida’s new anti-immigration bill 'immoral'

“Why does [DeSantis] have to take advantage of people’s pain, of migrants’ pain, of people’s need for political gain,” Andrés Manuel López Obrador said.

‘Are You There, God?’ Reminds Us Why Books Are Still Banned, Even in the Digital Age

There's a big difference between reading a Judy Blume book and seeing one on the big screen.

Transcript: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on "Face the Nation," May 7, 2023

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, Independent of Arizona, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 7, 2023.

5/7: Sinema, Mayorkas, McHenry

This week on "Face the Nation," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona.

The First Step to Solving the Housing Crisis Might Be Simpler Than You Think

America couldn’t conquer unemployment until there was an unemployment rate. So it’s time to start compiling a housing loss rate.

Rand Paul riles his GOP colleagues again — this time over TikTok

While many Republicans favor banning the Chinese-owned social media app, the outspoken Kentucky senator worries it could mean the party would “continuously lose elections for a generation.”

Biden Casts Himself as the Trump Beater. Polls Suggest That’s No Sure Thing.

While the president argues that he is the one best positioned to stop his predecessor from returning to the White House, surveys indicate that he starts the 2024 race facing enormous challenges.