Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
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Department of Justice drops criminal case against Michael Flynn
The Department of Justice has dropped criminal charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn. The retired Army general pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about discussions he had with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. in the weeks before President Trump took office. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with the latest. Source
Uber lost $2.9 billion in the first quarter
But ride-hailing company said its food delivery business is surging as more customers order out. Source
Nurse reunites woman with dementia and her long-lost son
A woman with dementia had no known family members on record — then, a determined nurse in Virginia reunited her with her son. During this Nurses Week, he’s praising the woman he calls an “angel” for helping them reunite. Source
20,000 migrants have been expelled along border under coronavirus order
More than 90% of the families, children and single adults that Border Patrol encountered in April were swiftly expelled under a public health order. Source
Trump donor will be next head of the U.S. Postal Service
Louis DeJoy has donated millions of dollars to the Trump campaign and the Republican Party. Source
Wendy’s runs out of burgers at some locations
McDonald’s is also watching its beef supplies as coronavirus-related shutdowns hamper the meat industry. Source
Some college students rethinking plans for fall if campuses don’t reopen
As colleges and universities grapple with whether they should reopen in the fall amid coronavirus concerns, some college students say they are rethinking their plans. A high school senior from Montana says if his college doesn’t reopen campus, he may opt to take a gap year because of the hefty price tag for tuition. Meg Oliver reports Source
Furloughed 20-year-old : I’m “getting angrier and angrier”
Rachel Petry had a vision for her new career — now she’s angry “with a system that just feels like it doesn’t care.” Source
Ex-U.S. soldier allegedly confesses to failed coup against Venezuela’s Maduro
Two American citizens are being detained in Venezuela after being accused of a failed coup to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan state TV showed an alleged confession by one of the Americans, former U.S. special forces soldier Luke Denman of Texas. CBS News is unable to verify whether his statements were coerced. Manuel Bojorquez breaks down the international development and shares Venezuela’s response blaming the Trump administration. Source