Waves as high as two feet above tide level were recorded but no damage was reported and the threat passed after a few hours. Source
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What the Supreme Court’s Google and Twitter decisions mean for social media
The Supreme Court on Thursday decided to maintain the status quo for social media platforms, meaning companies cannot be held legally liable for what someone posted. Adam Liptak, Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the decision means for the future of the internet. Source
Military caught alleged Pentagon leaker mishandling secrets before arrest, prosecutors say
Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking highly-classified military documents, was warned repeatedly about his handling of top-secret material, court filings show. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest. Source
2 workers missing after massive blaze at Charlotte construction site
Dozens of firefighters battled a massive five-alarm blaze that tore through a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday. Two workers remain missing. Nicole Sganga reports. Source
Mira Nadon on being the New York City Ballet’s first Asian American female principal dancer
This spring, 21-year-old Mira Nadon stepped into a crowning role at the New York City Ballet as the company’s first ever Asian American female principal dancer. Nancy Chen has her story. Source
What does DeSantis’ White House bid mean for GOP primary field?
After months of speculation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to officially jump in the Republican nomination for president next week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro discuss the latest developments in the 2024 race. Source
House GOP must see debt ceiling deal outlines by Wednesday, Rep. Mace says
“Some are saying we’re close, some are saying we’re still far away, and that’s a little bit concerning,” Rep. Nancy Mace said about the debt ceiling discussions on “The Takeout” this week. Source
No tsunami risk to West Coast after massive earthquake west of Fiji
The earthquake occurred in an area southwest of Fiji. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, May 18, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Flooding leaves several dead in northern Italy
Several people have died in disastrous flooding north of Florence, Italy, which has also forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Source