House Speaker McCarthy said Tuesday that he and President Biden are “nowhere close” to a deal on raising the debt limit. Negotiators continue to meet as the default deadline approaches. Nikole Killion has more. Source
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Surgeon general issues warning about social media for young people
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued the first-ever warning about the negative impacts social media can have on young people’s mental health. Some states have already passed laws restricting the use of social media for minors. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
Investigation finds shocking abuse by Catholic clergy in Illinois
An investigation revealed that nearly 2,000 children were abused by more than 450 Catholic clergy members in Illinois from 1950 to 2019. Source
Multiple shark attacks reported heading into Memorial Day weekend
Several shark attacks have occurred in the days leading up to Memorial Day weekend. A 15-year-old surfer survived an encounter in the waters off New Jersey on Sunday. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Surgeon general warning on social media risks for teens
The United States surgeon general issued a new advisory Tuesday warning America about the mental health effects of using social media. Source
Niall Horan announces 2024 world tour
The former One Direction member announced the dates for “The Show Live on Tour” 2024, which will have shows in North America, Australia and Europe. Source
Harlan Crow rejects Senate requests for info on Clarence Thomas ties
Justice Clarence Thomas has come under scrutiny, including from Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, for his ties to Harlan Crow. Source
Drugs — from cancer meds to children’s Tylenol — are in short supply
Nationwide drug shortage is a “tragedy happening in slow motion,” a cancer surgeon says. “Patients simply deserve better.” Source
Biden nominates Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh to lead NSA, Cyber Command
Timothy Haugh’s confirmation to lead Cyber Command may, however, be delayed in the Senate by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Source
Threat of pathogen with “even deadlier potential remains,” WHO chief warns
WHO director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is urging the world to be ready for the next pandemic, saying future outbreaks could be even worse than COVID. Source