Americans nationwide are expected to face extreme weather conditions this Memorial Day weekend, with the South bracing for storms and the eastern U.S. experiencing unusually cold temperatures. CBS meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has more. Source
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Two mountain climbers break separate records on Mount Everest
75-year-old Arthur Muir became the oldest American to reach the peak of Mount Everest, while Tsang Yin-Hung from Hong Kong set the record for fastest ascent on Mount Everest by a woman. Source
Actor Gavin MacLeod dies at 90-years-old
Actor Gavin MacLeod, best known for his roles as Murray in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and Captain Stubing in “The Love Boat,” died Saturday at age 90. Source
Biden administration admonishes Belarusian government over dissident arrest
The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on Belarus for diverting a plane to arrest a dissident journalist. The incident is adding further tension to U.S.-Russia relations as President Biden and Russian President Putin are set to meet in Geneva soon. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
Arlington National Cemetery prepares for Memorial Day reopening
Throughout much of the pandemic, Arlington National Cemetery restricted visitors due to coronavirus concerns. But with COVID-19 numbers improving nationwide, the cemetery is once again open to all visitors who are eager to pay tribute this Memorial Day weekend. David Martin reports. Source
Air travel reaches pandemic-era highs for Memorial Day weekend
Americans are boarding flights and hitting the road at an unprecedented rate this Memorial Day weekend, fueled by improving coronavirus conditions and a built-up itch to travel. Lilia Luciano has more. Source
Actress Millicent Simmonds on “A Quiet Place Part II” and representing the deaf community in Hollywood
Actress Millicent Simmonds spoke with CBS News’ Adriana Diaz about her role in the upcoming summer blockbuster “A Quiet Place Part II” and her social impact as a deaf actress in Hollywood. Source
99 and 100-year-olds describe life growing up
Life before refrigerators, when you could buy a car in a pool hall for $18. Men and women from 60 Minutes’ story on people living well into old age share stories from their childhoods. Source
99-year-old on the power of optimism
Part of 60 Minutes’ report on a the landmark 90+ Study on aging study, Helen Weil’s positive outlook has been credited as a factor in her living a long life. Source
The cascading effect of attacks on the judiciary
Judge Esther Salas tells 60 Minutes it is time for the government to provide further protection for federal judges. Source