Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Trump will not be in attendance at the hearing, the first in his criminal case since his April 4 arraignment. Source

John Dickerson reports on troops being sent to the southern U.S. border, which shows are impacted by a writers’ strike, and the suspension of Lionel Messi. Source

After winning several Oscars for the film version, the Broadway production of “Life of Pi” has now been nominated for five Tony awards. Jamie Wax was given a behind the scenes look at how the production brings the story’s tiger to life. Source

The Broadway production has received five Tony nominations, including for best director and best sound design. Source

Authorities said Francisco Oropesa shot his neighbors Friday night after they asked him to stop firing off rounds in his yard. Source

“We witnessed violence and arrests today against Texans, many of whom are queer and transgender and who would be harmed directly by this bill,” an LGBTQ+ advocacy coalition said. Source

On the list of thankless jobs, being a flight attendant may be near the top. Flight attendants are already responsible for the safety and comfort of dozens of passengers. However, increasingly they have to deal with unruly, and even violent passengers. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the worst offenders, and the consequences they face. Source

Illinois state police said what they initially thought were the remains of one person turned out to be two. Source

The lights have gone dark in late-night TV studios as members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike Tuesday. Entertainment attorney and journalist Jonathan Handel explains how the situation reached this point and what writers are fighting for. Source