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CBS Evening News, May 13, 2022

Lawmakers investigating baby formula shortage; Husband's love for his wife lives on in field of 40,000 daffodils

Police release long-secret 911 calls in Shannan Gilbert's death

Suffolk County Police released audio of 911 calls for the first time in the investigation into the death of Shannan Gilbert, whose body was found at Gilgo Beach, on New York's Long Island, in 2010. Family members have said they believe she was murdered, but police say it appears to have been a "horrible accident." Watch their full news conference.

Why some members of Gen Z think free speech is eroding

A new documentary from CBS Reports, "Are the Kids All Right?: Free Speech," explores whether free speech is under threat in the U.S. AJ Hudson, a Yale student featured in the documentary, spoke with CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Tanya Rivero about why some members of Gen Z believe their right to free expression is eroding.

First Russian solider on trial for Ukraine war crimes

The first war crime trial of a Russian solider is underway in Ukraine. The soldier is accused of shooting an unarmed man on a bike and leaving him dead by the side of the road. Debora Patta has the latest.

Manhunt underway after convicted murderer escapes prison bus

Hundreds of law enforcement officers are searching for convicted murderer Gonzalo Lopez, who escaped from a prison transport bus after stabbing the driver in Texas. Omar Villafranca has the latest.

Husband's love for his wife lives on in field of 40,000 daffodils

A husband planted a field of daffodils for his wife, who loved the flowers. Even after her death, he continued to plant them. The field now has roughly 40,000 daffodils. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."

North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19

The new deaths and cases, which were from Friday, increased total numbers to 27 deaths and 524,440 illnesses amid a rapid spread of fever since late April.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, May 13, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Margaret Brennan.

The mysterious disappearance of Terrance Williams

A mother's tireless search for her missing son led her to suspect a White officer was involved. Then she learned her son wasn't the only one. Stream the first season of the new true-crime docuseries "Never Seen Again" on Paramount+ starting Tuesday, May 10.

Phil Mickelson won't defend his title at the PGA Championship

The decision means he will be extending his hiatus from golf following his incendiary comments he made about a Saudi-funded rival league he supports.