Nevada could become the 15th state to enact legislation that would allow its electoral votes to be allocated based on the winner of the national popular vote in a presidential election. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to explain this alternative to the Electoral College. Source
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Tornado watch issued for all of central U.S.; Wounded warriors and their special bond with service dogs. Source
3rd horse in 9 days dies at Southern California race track
A 9-year-old horse was euthanized Sunday after suffering a leg injury at Santa Anita park. The horse’s death marks the third in nine days. Now animal rights groups like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are calling for races to be suspended. Source
EF-3 tornado touched down in Oklahoma Saturday
Severe storms are hitting tens of millions of people this Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, an EF-3 tornado touched down in Oklahoma, taking lives and destroying anything in its path. Larry Seward has the latest. Source
Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole is headed for strikeout history
Cole had another high-K outing against the Cubs on Memorial Day Source
Man sentenced to life in prison in Jayme Closs case
Jake Patterson, 21, will spend the rest of his life in prison for kidnapping Jayme Close and killing her parents. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Distracted drivers pose increasing threat to first responders
As millions of Americans head home from the long holiday weekend, distracted driving has been a growing concern. First responders are being hit and killed by people who are texting and driving. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Georgia hit with backlash from entertainment industry over new abortion law
Georgia could face a costly backlash for its new abortion law, signed into law earlier this month, effectively banning the procedure after only six weeks of pregnancy. For years, the state has been a popular place to shoot TV shows and movies, but that may end. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Trump wraps Japan trip with “treasured alliance”
At a state banquet Monday, President Trump toasted the newly-crowned emperor and called the relationship between the U.S. and Japan a “treasured alliance.” But during his four-day visit, the president’s views were not always aligned with those of his hosts. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
New details emerge about rescued hiker lost in Hawaiian forest
There are new details about a hiker’s 17-day ordeal lost in a Hawaiian forest. Amanda Eller, 35, is now recovering from her injuries at home in Maui. Jonathan Viglioitti reports. Source