Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race in a video Wednesday. Robert Costa reports. Source
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From the archive: Tina Turner on a life of suffering and triumph
It was announced on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, that rock legend Tina Turner had died at her home in Switzerland at the age of 83. In this “Sunday Morning” profile that originally aired on October 14, 2018, the eight-time Grammy-winner, renowned for such hits as “Proud Mary” and “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” talked with CBS News’ Gayle King about her memoir, “My Love Story”; her marriage and breakup with Ike Turner, who abused her; her efforts to become a solo success; and the pain of losing her son Craig to suicide. Source
Storms could bring rain, flooding to Southeast over Memorial Day weekend
Storms moving east could bring heavy rain and flooding to the Southeast over Memorial Day weekend. Meteorologist Alex Wilson with The Weather Channel has the forecast. Source
Uvalde marks one year since school shooting as Biden calls for stricter gun laws
President Biden marked one year since a mass shooting killed 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, by calling for stricter gun laws. Victims’ families said they are still angry. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
U.S. Navy sends aircraft carrier to assist Guam after super typhoon
The Navy sent the U.S.S. Nimitz aircraft carrier to Guam on Wednesday to assist in the aftermath of a Category 4 super typhoon. Source
Paralyzed man can walk again after scientific breakthrough
A scientific breakthrough has given a paralyzed man the ability to walk again by restoring the communication between his brain and spinal chord. Source
Brianna Grier’s family files $100 million civil rights suit in her death
In July 2022, a handcuffed Brianna Grier fell out of a moving patrol car, authorities said. She died six days later. Source
Paralyzed man walks again using implants connecting brain with spinal cord
Gert-Jan Oskam’s legs were paralyzed more than a decade ago. A new brain-spine interface is helping him walk again. Source
Washington leaders scramble to prevent unprecedented debt default
The White House and Republican congressional leaders are continuing to negotiate in an effort to prevent an unprecedented debt default, which could happen as soon as next week. House Democrats have signed a petition to raise the debt ceiling. Source
Hertz clarifies policy after Puerto Rican man was denied rental car
The move comes after a Puerto Rican man was denied a car rental when Hertz employees demanded to see his passport instead of his license. Source