Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News,” hosted by Major Garrett Source
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Live Updates: At least 4 dead, 159 unaccounted for after condo collapse
Search and rescue teams are continuing to work around the clock in hopes of finding any survivors. Source
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for Floyd’s murder
The punishment came after the former Minneapolis police officer broke his more than yearlong silence in court. Source
Virgin Galactic gets FAA nod to send passengers into space
Company stocks soared beyond 34% on news of the Federal Aviation Administration’s approval. Source
Ibram X. Kendi on the message sent by Derek Chauvin’s sentencing
The family of George Floyd says they will not celebrate the 22 and 1/2 year prison sentence for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi spoke with CBSN’s Elaine Quijano about the reaction to the judge’s decision. Source
Southwest Airlines raises its minimum wage to $15 an hour
Discount carrier is seeing a rebound after losing $3 billion last year as COVID-19 slammed travel. Source
Death toll climbs to 4 in Surfside building collapse
Four people are now reported dead after an apartment building partially collapsed in Surfside, Florida. Rescuers have been searching for survivors for more than a day, and more than 100 people are still missing. David Begnaud speaks to the fire marshal leading rescue efforts. Source
President Biden hosts Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the White House
President Joe Biden is hosting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the White House on Friday. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata explains the deteriorating situation as Afghanistan sees increasing Taliban aggression and U.S. troops withdraw. Michael Kugelman, the deputy director of the Asia program at the Wilson Center, spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about what both presidents expect from their meeting. Source
Afghan leader meets Biden as Taliban seize ground, and momentum amid U.S. withdrawal
President Ashraf Ghani’s White House meeting comes as the militants capitalize on the U.S. withdrawal, and claim Afghan forces are walking away without a fight. Source
50-plus years of LGBT Pride parades
The year 1970 marked what many historians consider the first gay pride parades in America. Source