A sudden downdraft in the price of bitcoin is casting doubts about the future of cryptocurrencies. Source
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CBS Evening News, May 21, 2021
Palestinians take stock of devastation in Gaza after cease-fire; Woman reunited with fishermen 35 years after they rescued her Source
Migrant kids languishing at Army base for “alarming” periods of time
Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar said she spoke to a young boy housed at Fort Bliss who told her he was depressed: “it just broke my heart.” Source
Simone Biles lands historic vault ahead of competition return
The four-time gold medalist landed a dangerous and difficult move that no female gymnast has ever completed successfully in competition. Source
CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood on “The Takeout” – 5/21/2021
CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins Major to talk about NASA’s planned mission to return to the moon, private space tourism, and the future of colonization of Mars on this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
Travel boom expected this summer as states lift COVID-19 restrictions
Travelers are gearing up to hit the roads, rails and sky this summer. AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans will travel for Memorial Day weekend, a 60% increase from the record low in 2020. Thomas Pallini, an aviation reporter and travel expert for Insider, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more on the travel forecast. Source
Woman reunited with fishermen 35 years after they rescued her
Thirty-five years ago, two charter boat captains on their way back from Catalina Island off the California coast came across a capsized boat and an orange life vest bobbing in the waves. One of the men jumped in and pulled out a 9-year-old — the only survivor. Steve Hartman has the story. Source
Korean war veteran receives Medal of Honor
An American hero was awarded the nation’s highest military honor for bravery. What army ranger Ralph Puckett did for his men on the battlefield still resonates seven decades later. David Martin reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, May 21, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Palestinians take stock of devastation in Gaza aftter cease-fire
The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is holding. There were minor skirmishes in Jerusalem at one of the flashpoints that set off 11 days of rockets and airstrikes that left hundreds dead, but the heavy weapons are silent. Holly Williams has the latest. Source