President Trump’s executive action to approve two controversial pipelines could head toward a legal showdown. A Native American tribe is threatening legal action to block the building of the Dakota Access Pipeline. After months-long demonstrations, regulators denied an easement for the oil pipeline in December. Barry Petersen reports from Cannon Ball, North Dakota. Source
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Paris Jackson opens up about her dad’s death
Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, is opening up about her father’s death and her struggles with addiciton. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has more. Source
1/24: Trump spokesman restates claims of election fraud; Diverse crop of nominees highlights 2017 Oscars
Press secretary Sean Spicer said Tuesday that President Trump believes as many as five million people voted illegally based on evidence he was given; “La La Land” is up for a record-tying 14 Academy Awards. Source
Historic firsts take center stage at the Oscars
The 93rd Academy Awards was a celebration of diversity. Carter Evans takes a look. Source
Oscar nominations 2017 announced
Among the nominations for the 89th annual Academy Awards included “La La Land,” “Moonlight,” “Manchester by the Sea,” “Arrival” and “Fences” for Best Picture. Vanity Fair’s executive West Coast editor and CBS News contributor Krista Smith joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the surprises and snubs. Source
Supreme Court to hear first major gun case since 2010
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to New York’s concealed carry permit law, its first major Second Amendment case in more than a decade. Wall Street Journal Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano about the potential implications. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, April 26, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Chelsea Clinton defends Barron Trump
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton spoke out in defense of Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, while also criticizing his father’s policies. Source
North Carolina city in state of emergency after deadly police shooting
Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is in a state of emergency in wake of the fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. His family said they were only allowed to view 20 seconds of body camera footage. Manuel Borjorquez has the latest. Source
COVID-19 outbreak hits Pennsylvania school as kids fuel new cases
Eight students and two fully vaccinated family members tested positive. Source