As the number of COVID-19 deaths reaches 100,000, President Trump continues to criticize people who wear face masks, calling it politically correct. Ben Tracy reports. Source
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High school holds graduation at Texas Motor Speedway
Parents of students at Little Elm High School in north Texas were able to watch the ceremony from their cars. Source
Protesters gather where George Floyd was pinned down by police
The noontime protest Wednesday was peaceful, with demonstrators chanting and lifting signs. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: States focus on mail-in voting access
The president thinks mail-in voting is “substantially fraudulent” but has not cited any proof. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Cuomo to Congress: “Stop abusing New York”
“Stop abusing the states who bore the brunt of the COVID virus, through no fault of their own,” he said Wednesday in Washington. Source
U.S. death toll from coronavirus tops 100,000
The grim milestone comes as states across the U.S. have begun reopening. Source
NHL and players union agree on plan to restart hockey season
The National Hockey League and its players union have agreed on a plan to restart the 2019-20 season by moving straight to a 24-team tournament to determine the Stanley Cup winner. CBS Sports’ Pete Blackburn joined CBSN to explain what the season will look like. Source
SpaceX and NASA delay historic launch due to weather
SpaceX is ready to make history with the launch of the first crew aboard a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station. But the weather didn’t cooperate today, and the launch had to be postponed for Saturday. Loren Grush, senior space reporter for The Verge, joins CBSN to talk about the mission. Source
How nearly 100,000 coronavirus deaths compare to past pandemics, crises
The U.S. is approaching a grim milestone of 100,000 deaths as a result of the coronavirus. CBS News senior political analyst and “60 Minutes” correspondent John Dickerson reflects on the grim milestone and provides historic perspective on how the country can move forward. Source