President Trump presented the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to a number of officers from across the country in the White House East Room on Wednesday. It is the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer. Watch part of the ceremony here. Source
Knight Ridder journalists weigh in on U.S.-Iran tensions
The 2017 film “Shock and Awe” shows how a group of journalists exposed major gaps in the Bush administration’s justification for the Iraq war. It’s a situation worth re-examining as tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran. The reporters at the center of “Shock and Awe” include Warren Strobel, Jonathan Landay and John Walcott. They joined CBSN to take a closer look at the comparisons between the two situations. Source
How “CBS Evening News” covered New Coke’s release in 1985
New Coke was released in 1985 with a formula that drastically differed from Classic Coke. The soft drink was a marketing flop, and CBS News documented its release, featuring interviews with executives and commercials as broadcast on the “CBS Evening News” on April 23, 1985. Source
Nevada may become 15th state to join popular vote compact
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
5/27: CBS Evening News
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