Deadly violence is escalating between the Israeli military and Hamas militants in Gaza, triggering pro-Palestinian protests around the world. Noura Ekarat, an associate professor at Rutgers University and author of the book “Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine,” joins CBSN to discuss the history of the conflict and the way it has been portrayed by the media. Source
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New York AG investigating Trump Organization in “criminal capacity”
New York Attorney General Letitia James launched a civil probe into the company in 2019, but that investigation “is no longer purely civil in nature” Source
Biden meets with Rep. Rashida Tlaib after backing Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire
President Biden met with the only Palestinian-American member of Congress Tuesday, Michigan Democrat Rashida Tlaib, after expressing support for a ceasefire in his call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano about the White House stance on the conflict, as well as growing Republican opposition to a commission to investigate the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Source
Titans Rookie WR Dez Fitzpatrick Aims to Prove He’s a Great Catch
A fourth-round pick of the Titans out of Louisville, Fitzpatrick’s NFL career is now officially under way. Fitzpatrick made a good impression right out of the gate at Saint Thomas Sports Park, displaying good footwork and hands in individual drills. Source
Israeli airstrikes target Hamas as Gaza rockets reach Tel Aviv, civilians dying on both sides
Confrontation between Israel and Hamas sparked by weeks of tensions at a mosque in Jerusalem escalated into Wednesday with Hamas launching over 100 rockets into Israel and Israel responding with airstrikes in Gaza. Senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the death toll felt on both sides. Source
CBS Evening News, May 18, 2021
No charges for deputies in Andrew Brown Jr. shooting; 2 high school students turn candy making into sweet success Source
5/18: Red and Blue
Biden facing growing pressure on Israel-Gaza violence; COVID-19 cases on the decline across the U.S. Source
2 high school students turn candy making into sweet success
Two Virginia high school seniors knew nothing about making candy, but when their parents lost their jobs during the pandemic, they needed money for college. Jan Crawford shares how they turned their candy making company into a sweet success. Source
Firearm sales soar across U.S.; gun stores on track for record year
We’ve seen many products become popular during the pandemic including puzzles, home improvement items and exercise equipment. But one item continues to see record sales: firearms. CBS News’ Chris Martinez reports. Source
Israeli officials say a cease-fire is “not on the table” until Hamas stops its rocket attacks
International calls are growing for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as violence continues in the Middle East. CBS News correspondents Holly Williams and Ed O’Keefe have the latest. Then, Dov Waxman, chair of The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation in Israel Studies and director of the UCLA Y and S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source