In Syria, U.S.-backed forces are tightening the noose around ISIS in Raqqa, the terror group’s self-proclaimed capital. As ISIS loses ground, it used a young child for propaganda Thursday to threaten the U.S. Holly Williams reports. Source
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Biden aims for 70% of American adults to have at least one COVID shot by July 4
The Biden administration is launching an all-out push to increase the U.S. vaccination rate, which has dropped more than 50% in recent weeks. Weijia Jiang has the latest. Source
Derek Chauvin lawyer files motion for new trial
Derek Chauvin’s lawyer has filed a motion for a new trial in the murder of George Floyd. Source
Navy releases names of sailors killed or missing in USS John S. McCain collision
The Navy released the names of one sailor who was killed and nine others listed as missing after their ship, the USS John S. McCain, collided with an oil tanker. Divers have recovered the remains of 22-year-old Kenneth Aaron Smith of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Joe Jonas opens up about fatherhood and his new project
The pop star has been busy while under lockdown — in addition to writing and recording new music, Jonas and his wife, actress Sophie Turner, welcomed a daughter named Willa. Source
“My skin crawled”: Hillary Clinton speaks about debate with Trump
President Trump did his best to get under Hillary Clinton’s skin during the 2016 presidential debates. Now, Clinton is revealing how successful he was in her new book “What Happened,” published by Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS. Julianna Goldman has more. Source
Referee who came out as transgender makes Israeli sports history
“This is the first step in a long and wonderful journey. Sapir, we are proud to do it with you,” the Israel Football Association tweeted. Source
Protest outside Trump Ariz. Rally gets unruly
Police used tear gas on demonstrators outside President Trump’s campaign-style rally in Phoenix shortly after he delivered his controversial speech Tuesday night. Steve Futterman joined “Red & Blue” on the phone as it was happening. Source
Analyzing Trump’s wide-ranging speech in Arizona
Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O’Keefe and CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join “Red & Blue” to analyze the controversial topics President Trump raised during his speech at a rally in Phoenix Tuesday night. Mr. Trump alluded to pardoning Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He also criticized Arizona’s two Republican senators without mentioning their names. Source