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Funeral director pleads guilty to theft after decomposing bodies discovered
Randy Lankford, owner of Lankford Funeral Home and Family Center in Jeffersonville, faces a proposed sentence of 12 years. Source
Hurricanes and climate change: What’s the connection?
Science tells us there’s a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future? Source
Stock markets close strong as debt ceiling talks move forward
The Dow Jones, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed in the green Friday, as investors reacted to negotiators making progress in the debt ceiling standoff. Javier David, Axios managing editor for business and markets, and J.D. Durkin, host of TheStreet, joined CBS to explain what the numbers mean for investors and the economy. Source
Airports brace for millions of Memorial Day travelers
AAA estimates that more than 42 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, the highest number since 2005. Of those, 3.4 million are expected to fly to their destination. Kris Van Cleave has more. Source
Memorial Day weekend travel rush expected to hit pre-pandemic levels
Long lines are forming at airports and train stations across the country as Memorial Day weekend travel gets underway. AAA is estimating that more than 42 million people will travel by car, plane or public transit this holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
U.S. consumers have $986 billion in credit card debt
Americans now carry a record $986 billion worth of credit card debt, according to numbers from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explained the reasons behind the staggering number, and shared tips for reducing your debt. Source
New York City mayor signs height, weight discrimination ban into law
It bans discrimination based on height and weight in employment, housing and public accommodations. Source
Man found guilty of murder in mysterious California campground shooting
Tristan Beaudette was camping with his two young daughters when he was shot and killed while asleep in his tent. His daughters were unhurt. Source
5/26: CBS News Weekender
Catherine Herridge reports on the Treasury Department’s new estimated debt ceiling deadline, an update on the Memorial Day weekend travel rush, and the biggest movies of the summer. Source