This weekend marks one year since the opening of One World Observatory. Thanks to FlyNYON, we take a ride on a helicopter to see amazing views of lower Manhattan. Watch the full video on our Facebook Live. Source
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National park rises from former Ohio wasteland
The National Park Service is celebrating 100 years of protecting and promoting America’s most awe-inspiring natural resources. When you think of national parks, you probably picture the Grand Canyon or the soaring trees of Redwood National Park — but not all the getaway spots are that ancient. Peter Greenberg reports on the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Source
DHS secretary on TSA delays: We’re not going to compromise aviation security
This Memorial Day weekend, an estimated 2.6 million people are expected to travel by air. The TSA is racing to add hundreds of workers to brace for the influx of passengers, but relief may not come fast enough. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he is doing to address TSA security delays, the EgyptAir flight 804 investigation and why his name is spelled Jeh, not Jay. Source
Star Wars brings tourism boom to ancient island
Skellig Michael is an island seven miles off the coast of Ireland with a history dating back to the dawn of civilization. But that’s not what has tourists flocking to the island these days. Mark Phillips has more. Source
Hulk Hogan’s Gawker lawsuit bankrolled by Silicon Valley billionaire
Hulk Hogan received nearly $10 million from PayPal founder Peter Thiel to pay his legal fees in his lawsuit against the website Gawker. Hogan sued the gossip blog for publishing video of the pro wrestler having sex with a friend’s wife. He was awarded $140 million earlier this year. John Blackstone has more. Source
Blockbuster movies to watch this summer
Hollywood is ready for an eye-popping summer with the newest chapter of the X-Men franchise opening Friday. “X-Men: Apocalypse” will go head-to-head with another sequel, “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” starring Johnny Depp. The two premieres have Hollywood hoping for a powerful Memorial Day weekend at the box office. New York Times reporter Melena Ryzik and ScreenCrush.com editor-in-chief Matt Singer join “CBS This Morning” to preview this summer’s most anticipated movies. Source
Is Paul Ryan about to endorse Donald Trump?
Paul Ryan’s office is confirming that he is speaking with Donald Trump Wednesday night. Could this mean that Trump is close to getting Ryan’s endorsement? Bloomberg national political reporter Jennifer Jacobs joins CBSN with more from Washington. Source
11 states fighting White House on transgender rights
The Obama administration is being sued over its federal directive on transgender rights. Texas is leading the lawsuit of 11 states, alleging that the president overstepped his authority. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest. Source
Police arrest protesters at Donald Trump rally in California
The scene outside a Donald Trump rally turned violent once again Wednesday with riot police confronting anti-Trump protesters in Anaheim, California. CBS Radio News correspondent Steve Futterman joins CBSN with more. Source
TSA chief: Long lines won’t end soon
The head of the TSA told members of Congress Wednesday that long lines at airport security checkpoints won’t be ending anytime soon. Peter Neffenger’s testimony comes at a critical time for the TSA. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN from Reagan International Airport. Source