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North Korea reports 6 deaths from apparent "explosive" COVID outbreak

A large outbreak could be devastating in a country with a broken health care system and an unvaccinated, malnourished population.

CBS Evening News, May 12, 2022

Parents desperate as baby formula shortage worsens; First image of Milky Way's black hole captured

Concern that overturning Roe v. Wade could threaten IVF treatment access

The potential Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could have repercussions for fertility treatments such as IVF. Dr. Stephanie Gustin, the medical director for the Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine in Nebraska, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss.

Biden marks COVID's toll as U.S. nears 1 million deaths

As the U.S. nears one million deaths from COVID-19, President Biden acknowledged the loss and reiterated the pandemic isn't over. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

Mattel debuts first Barbie with hearing aids

It consulted with an expert to design the doll's hearing aids to accurately reflect people with hearing loss.

Raging wildfire destroys homes in Southern California

At least 20 homes were torched and hundreds of residents are under evacuation orders after a wildfire tore through a wealthy Southern California neighborhood. CBS Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait shares the latest.

5/12: Red and Blue

McCarthy among GOP House members subpoenaed over Jan. 6; First woman to head U.S. military branch

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, May 12, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

The Uplift: A "happy flower lady" and a second chance at life

A Philadelphia grandmother collects unused flowers – and puts them to good use. A dog stolen 11 years ago makes a "miracle" return to its family. An actress gives her vocal coach good news they've been dreaming of since she was a kid. A woman gets a second chance at life and uses it to help others.

China rejects World Health Organization's criticism of "zero-COVID" strategy

China is doubling down on its "zero-COVID" strategy that's forcing millions to stay isolated in their homes. Lawrence Gostin, a professor at Georgetown University, Founding O'Neill Chair in Global Health Law, and director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center on National and Global Health Law spoke with CBS News anchor Tanya Rivero about how China is handling the pandemic.