U.S. authorities are warning against an international crime ring stealing hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits intended for Americans who have lost their jobs during the pandemic. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
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Will Bernie Sanders share his fundraising list with the Biden campaign?
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has shifted gears from running his own campaign to supporting former Vice President Joe Biden’s. But will he share his coveted donor list? CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the impact small-dollar donations could have on the campaign. Source
Coronavirus vaccine showing promise in early human trials
Drug maker Moderna says a potential coronavirus vaccine is showing promise in small early-stage testing. In CBS News’ “Racing to a Cure” series, Dr. Jon LaPook has the details. Source
Saudi shooter in Florida air base attack had ties to al Qaeda
Mohammed Al-Shamrani, the Saudi military trainee who killed three American servicemen in Pensacola last year, had ties to al Qaeda. The Justice Department said the shooter communicated with al Qaeda operatives as recently as the night before the attack. David Martin has the details. Source
Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warning
President Trump says he’s taking the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine — an anti-malaria drug that he’s repeatedly promoted in treating coronavirus. However, last month the FDA warned about the risks of taking the drug and said it had not been shown to be effective against COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
For many workers, unemployment pays better than their former jobs
Millions of Americans will collect more in jobless aid than they did while they were working, economists find. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, May 18, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Questions about your stimulus check? You can soon call the IRS
Agency adding thousands of telephone representatives to answer flood of questions about economic stimulus payments. Source
U.S. cyclist suffers fatal fall near Indian beauty spot
Indian police say avid cyclist Paul Littlejohn’s death was a “clear cut” accident in the hills around Gandipet Lake, so no investigation is planned. Source
High school to hold graduation ceremony on a ski lift
In an unprecedented time, what better way to lift up students and celebrate their accomplishments – while social distancing? Source