"CBS Evening News" headlines for June 1, 2022
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
COVID-19
Optimism among small business owners at historic low amid inflation surge
Nationally, 85% of small businesses experienced financial challenges in the last year, according to the Small Business Credit Survey.
COVID-19 infections occur despite boosters
Recent data from the CDC shows boosted Americans are catching COVID-19 higher rates than those who have not been boosted - although the boosters help protect against hospitalizations and deaths. Professor John Moore from Weill Cornell Medical College joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to explain what's behind these numbers.
Parents facing mounting stress
Issues like the COVID-19 pandemic, an unstable economy and fear of violence are causing more parents anxiety. Dr. Howard Stevenson joins "CBS News Mornings" with more insight and information to help cope.
CDC warns of COVID "rebound" after taking Paxlovid, says drug still beneficial
Rebound symptoms have been reported to occur two to eight days after a patient initially recovers.
COVID cases on the rise heading into summer
COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are averaging more than 100,000 per day. It's more than four times what it was this same time last year. Dr. Celine Gounder, senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News, joins CBS News to discuss what's driving the rise and to answer questions about the new monkeypox outbreak.
Beijing man breaks COVID rules, lands thousands of neighbors in quarantine
It came even as virus restrictions began to be eased in city, with authorities re-opening parks, museums and cinemas and declaring the outbreak under control.
White House touts efforts to expand COVID test-to-treat sites amid latest wave
The moves come in the midst of a surge of COVID hospitalizations among the oldest Americans.
Ask Dr. Agus
CBS News medical consultant Dr. David Agus joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss gun violence, mental health and your questions about COVID and monkeypox.
"Long COVID" symptoms affect 1 in 4 seniors after infection, study finds
Respiratory symptoms and musculoskeletal pain were the most common lingering health issues reported.
NFL safety turned neurosurgeon shares success
Only three people have ever had the distinction of both playing in the NFL and having been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, and Myron Rolle is one of them. For more than five years, he has worked in the neurosurgery department at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Rolle recently sat down with CBS News special correspondent James Brown to discuss his journey from the gridiron to the operating room, and his new book, "The 2% Way," which is out now.
Biden backs Taiwan
President Biden pledged military intervention if Taiwan were attacked by China. The administration insists this is not a policy change. CBS News correspondent Steve Dorsey and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and more of the day's top political stories.
Doctor says don't give up on COVID precautions
In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel said he will continue to wear a mask and take other precautions because we don't yet understand long COVID or its long-term effects. He spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green about his piece and how concerned people should be about long COVID.
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
3 Air Force cadets who refused vaccine won't be commissioned
The three cadets will get degrees but "will not be commissioned into the United States Air Force as long as they remain unvaccinated," an Academy spokesperson said.
Nearly half of Americans live in areas where they should consider masking, CDC data says
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
COVID cases up 76% among kids in recent weeks
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
CDC clears Pfizer's COVID vaccine boosters for kids as young as 5
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
CDC panel recommends boosters for kids 5 to 11
The CDC's independent advisory committee is recommending Pfizer booster shots for children between 5 and 11 years old as COVID infections and hospitalizations spike across the U.S. yet again. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the recent surge in cases. Then, Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and editor-at-large at Kaiser Health News, joins Jamie Yuccas to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Amanda Kloots talks grieving Nick Cordero's death, raising their son
Amanda Kloots is embracing the idea of living her life to the fullest after her husband, Nick Cordero, died from COVID-19.
Daily COVID cases up 26% nationwide
The United States has seen a threefold increase in daily COVID-19 cases over the past month. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on the rise.
North Korea's suspected COVID-19 caseload approaching 2 million
And the real numbers could be worse than Pyongyang is saying as it scrambles to soften the impact on leader Kim Jong Un's image and its fragile economy.
Growing COVID-19 outbreak in North Korea
The growing coronavirus outbreak in North Korea has global health experts concerned about how the nation is handling the pandemic. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen spoke with Sue Mi Terry, director of the Wilson Center's Asia Program, about the problems in North Korea.
Man gambles away $358,000 in mistakenly deposited COVID relief in 11 days
The 24-year-old told a court in Abu, Japan, that he was "very sorry" for squandering the funds he received thanks to a clerical error.
North Korea reports another jump in suspected COVID-19 cases
The country's anti-virus headquarters said 62 people have died and more than 1.7 million have fallen ill amid a rapid spread of fever since late April.
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Four killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
7 things you might not know about Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Georgia secretary of state to testify before grand jury investigating Trump
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was subpoenaed in the unprecedented criminal probe.
Texas governor calls special legislative committee to address Uvalde shooting
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop in Afghanistan
The ban will likely strike a heavy blow to millions of impoverished farmers and day laborers who rely on proceeds from the crop to survive, and it comes as Afghanistan's economy has collapsed.
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Four people killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
Black Democratic Senate candidate wears noose in campaign video
Charles Booker is running a long-shot campaign to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
Latest News
Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
For now, Russia oil ban may hurt consumers more than Putin
Even those who cheer Europe's embargo on Russian energy predict short-term price shocks for nations and consumers.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Yellen admits she was "wrong" about inflation in 2021
"I think I was wrong then about the path that inflation would take," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNN.
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Biden says he learned of baby formula shortage in April
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
Black Democratic Senate candidate wears noose in campaign video
Charles Booker is running a long-shot campaign to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Texas governor calls special legislative committee to address Uvalde shooting
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Facebook parent company Meta
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
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New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Biden says he learned of baby formula shortage in April
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
Biden announces more formula deliveries
President Biden met with baby formula manufacturers, pressing them on what they're doing to improve supply. Even as the U.S. airlifts formula from overseas, it's just a fraction of what the U.S. needs to feed millions of children. Nancy Chen reports.
Pfizer seeks vaccine authorization young kids
Kids younger than 5 are one step closer to being eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer applied for emergency use authorization for kids 6 months to 5 years old -- the only age group vaccines are not yet approved for. Nikki Battiste reports.
Jif recall prompts Disney to pull peanut butter treats from menus
"The great Peanut Butter shortage of 2022 continues," proclaims theme park eatery in explaining holes in menu.
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Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop in Afghanistan
The ban will likely strike a heavy blow to millions of impoverished farmers and day laborers who rely on proceeds from the crop to survive, and it comes as Afghanistan's economy has collapsed.
7 things you might not know about Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
U.S. and Germany announce weapons packages for Ukraine
As the new weapons shipments were announced, a Russian missile hit rail lines in the western Lviv region, a key conduit for supplies of Western weapons and other supplies, officials said.
World's largest plant discovered in Australia
The plant stretches 111.847 miles and is at least 4,500 years old.
After 100 days of war, two-thirds of children in Ukraine are displaced
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused "devastating consequences for children at a scale and speed not seen since World War II," U.N. says
Entertainment
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7 things you might not know about Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
Elvis-themed weddings in Las Vegas could soon disappear
The licensing company that controls his name and image is ordering Sin City chapel operators to stop using him in themed ceremonies, a newspaper reports. And that's leaving chapels all shook up.
K-pop supergroup BTS visits the White House
Korean pop supergroup BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to discuss ending anti-asian violence on the last day of Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage month. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee celebrations: What to expect
The United Kingdom and its 14 Commonwealth realms are marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne.
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Technology
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta
Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as the chief operating officer at Facebook's parent company, Meta. She has been with the social media company for 14 years and will continue to serve on the company's board.
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Facebook parent company Meta
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
Boston Children's Hospital was targeted by Iran-linked hackers, FBI reveals
Boston Children's Hospital was attacked in the summer of 2021 and investigators were able to identify and repel the threat.
Uvalde gunman's warning signs on social media
New details are emerging about possible warning signs in the weeks leading up to the May 24 shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The 18-year-old shooter reportedly had a history of harassing and threatening teenage girls online, particularly on the social media app Yubo. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more.
Supreme Court blocks Texas social media law
The Texas law, championed by conservatives, aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
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Science
Southern California imposes water restrictions
More than 6 million Californians are under new water restrictions as of June 1. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California made an urgent call for a 35% reduction in water use, as nearly the entire state is under severe drought. CBS's Elaine Quijano spoke with Adel Hagekhalil, the water supplier's general manager, about how these new rules will affect people's lives.
Nevada's conservation plan amid drought
Millions of people in southern California are facing new water restrictions thanks to a megadrought crippling the Southwest. But southern Nevada has been conserving water for years. The area's latest move is to tear out all non-functional grass to save nearly 10 billion gallons of water. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Scientists to study planets deep in the Milky Way
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope could soon provide some answers about other planets in the far reaches of the Milky Way. Assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute Néstor Espinoza speaks with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the what scientists hope to learn from these other planets.
Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
U.S. and Japan teaming to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
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Crime
4 killed in Tulsa hospital shooting
Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, say a gunman killed 4 people at Saint Francis Hospital before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Watch a briefing from local officials on the investigation.
Four people killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
Accused Buffalo gunman charged with terrorism motivated by hate
The 25-count indictment also contains charges of murder and attempted murder as a hate crime and weapons possession.
Off-duty agent responded to school shooting: "I asked my barber if he had a gun"
Jacob Albarado was in his barber's chair when both men got text messages about the shooting unfolding at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
John Hinckley Jr., who shot Reagan, set to be released June 15
Hinckley, now 67, shot Reagan as the president was exiting a Washington hotel on March 30, 1981.
Space
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NASA awards contracts for new space and moon suits
The contracts are valued at up to $3.5 billion.
Comet that split in 1995 could produce rare meteor storm tonight
"Amateur and professional astronomers around the world have been tracking its spectacular disintegration for years," NASA said.
NASA moon rocket ready for another fueling test
A successful fueling test will clear the way for the moon rocket's first test flight as early as August.
Boeing Starliner ends test flight with pinpoint landing
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
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Best shows to watch on Netflix right now
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
America's 50 most rat-infested cities, ranked
Find out which U.S. metropolis took the top spot on Orkin's latest "Rattiest Cities" list.
Presidents ranked from worst to best
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush – how do the presidents of our era compare with those who came before?
The 25 highest-paying internships in 2022, ranked
With compensation reaching up to nearly $10,000 per month, these internships are big deals.
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Preview: “Her Majesty The Queen: A Gayle King Special”
Sir Paul McCartney and best-selling author Tina Brown reflect on the queen’s unprecedented reign. The special airs on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2 on CBS, and will be streaming on Paramount +.
6/1: Red and Blue
Gun control talks continue on Capitol Hill; Adm. Linda Fagan becomes commandant of Coast Guard.
4 killed in Tulsa hospital shooting
Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, say a gunman killed 4 people at Saint Francis Hospital before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Watch a briefing from local officials on the investigation.
Report: Office workers prefer hybrid jobs
According to a new report published by Jones Lang LaSalle, 69% of office workers believe hybrid work will be fundamental to retain the workforce in the future. Cynthia Kantor, the chief client and growth officer at Jones Lang LaSalle, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
U.S. strengthens trade ties with Taiwan
The Biden administration has announced new trade initiatives with Taiwan to strengthen economic ties, focusing on supply chains, clean energy, labor rights and technology exports. Tensions between Washington and Beijing are already high after President Biden promised to defend Taiwan if it was invaded. Shelley Rigger, a political science professor at Davidson University, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.