New research shows that many drivers are profoundly distracted by their phones when they’re going past first responders working accidents on the roadways. New research from the National Safety Council found 71 percent of drivers admitted to taking photos and texting while driving by emergency workers. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
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What’s behind the boom in clothing rental services?
Rent the Runway, Ann Taylor, Express and American Eagle are already renting clothing to customers for a monthly subscription price. The online clothing rental market is expected to reach $1.85 billion worldwide by 2023, according to Allied Market Research. USA Today business reporter Charisse Jones joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the business of renting clothing is changing retail. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Arkansas braces for potentially catastrophic flooding
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
British climber who warned of Everest overcrowding dies during climb
A British man has died climbing Mount Everest amid a record number of people attempting to scale the world’s highest mountain. Over the weekend, Robin Fisher became the eighth person this year to die attempting the climb. Fisher had posted a video to Instagram, warning that overcrowding the mountain could prove fatal. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Military spouses fight to repeal “archaic” rule known as “widow’s tax”
There’s a new effort in Congress to help families of America’s fallen service members get the benefits they say they deserve. The problem is known as the “widow’s tax” and this Memorial Day it’s being thrust back into the spotlight. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Trump says U.S. is not seeking regime change in Iran
President Trump continues his 4-day state visit to Japan, discussing issues including North Korea, trade and Tehran with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Source
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert hospitalized with stroke-like symptoms
Gilbert, 57, billionaire who’s owned NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers since 2005 and founded Quicken Loans and is company’s chairman, was taken to Detroit-area hospital Source
Trump: U.S. isn’t seeking regime change in Iran
He held a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he continues his 4-day state visit that’s focused mainly on North Korea, trade and Tehran Source
“A new Europe is born”: Centrists’ grip on EU Parliament loosened
The center-right and center-left lost significant ground to far-right, business and environmental parties in continent-wide balloting that saw the highest turnout in 20 years Source
Cavs’, Quicken Loans’ Dan Gilbert suffers stroke-like symptoms
Gilbert, 57, billionaire who’s owned NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers since 2005 and founded Quicken Loans and is company’s chairman, was taken to Detroit-area hospital Source