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Texas Gov. Abbott "misled," "livid" about inaccurate information on police response to shooting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says officials initially provided wrong information about the response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on the latest developments, and then CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins Catherine Herridge to discuss what we've learned today about the investigation.

Severe weather and gas prices impacting holiday travel

Nearly 40 million Americans will travel over Memorial Day weekend, AAA estimates. While inflation and gas prices aren't keeping them home, severe weather could delay travel plans. Errol Barnett has more.

Texas school rampage renews push for "red flag" laws

"Red flag" laws, which empower a judge to take away a firearm from anyone who poses an extreme risk to others or themselves, are getting renewed attention after the Texas school shooting. One mother speaks out about how she tried to prevent her son from getting more firearms before he killed eight people. Adriana Diaz takes a look.

Manhunt intensifies for cyclist Moriah Wilson's killer

An international manhunt is underway for the suspected killer of pro cyclist Moriah Wilson. Authorities say her murder is connected to a love triangle involving another cyclist. Susan Pamerleau, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Texas, joins CBS News with more on the case.

Severe storms could damper Memorial Day weekend in Northeast

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and damaging winds are possible in the Northeast over Memorial Day weekend. Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren has the forecast.

CBS Evening News, May 27, 2022

Texas police: "Wrong decision" to delay confronting gunman; Participants prepare for Taps Across America tradition

Families mourn children killed in Texas massacre

The stepsister of Jose Flores, one of the 19 children killed in the Texas school shooting, said he wanted to be a police officer when he grew up to protect people from "the bad guys." Lilia Luciano shares more on the innocent lives lost.

How Biden and Congress can address gun violence

CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red & Blue" to discuss the options President Biden and Congress have in addressing gun violence, and why a solution doesn't seem readily apparent.

Finland's foreign minister on possibly joining NATO and the war in Ukraine

Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto joins "Red and Blue" to discuss his upcoming meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, his nation's interest in joining NATO, and the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine video shows massive shelling: "Most horrific war of the 21st century"

Ukraine's defense ministry says "Ukraine is ready to strike back" — but can only do so it gets NATO-style multiple launch rocket systems.