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Border patrol tests new tech to stop fentanyl

Agents at the U.S.-Mexico border are using new technology to scan trucks for fentanyl amid the overdose crisis in America. Fentanyl-laced pills seized by law enforcement surged nearly 50-fold between 2018 and 2021. Lilia Luciano has the details.

Alabama corrections official dies after she and escaped capital murder suspect were captured in Indiana

Alabama corrections official Vicky White and escaped capital murder suspect Casey Cole White were captured in Indiana on Monday after more than a week-long manhunt, Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said. Vicky White, who had been hospitalized after the pair was apprehended, died later Monday night, the Vanderburgh County Coroner said in a statement to CBS affiliate WEEV. Seth McFarlane reports.

Putin defends Ukraine war in "Victory Day" speech

Russian President Putin accused the U.S., NATO and Kyiv of starting the fight in Ukraine during the Victory Day Parade. In Ukraine, President Zelenskyy accused Putin of "repeating the horrific crimes of Hitler's regime today" as a Russian airstrike killed an estimated 60 people at a Luhansk school. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

Full interview: Esper on the challenges of working in the Trump administration

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper sat down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to discuss working in the Trump administration and his new memoir "A Sacred Oath."

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Trump, the GOP and political divisiveness

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper spoke with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about serving during the Trump administration and the current political climate. Watch this portion of the conversation from "Red and Blue."

3 deaths at Bahamas resort under investigation

A lab in Philadelphia is investigating the mysterious deaths of three American tourists in the Bahamas. All the tourists were staying at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma, and officials say foul play isn't suspected.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Monday, May 9, 2022

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

Accuser testifies at Mario Batali trial

A woman who has accused Mario Batali of groping and non-consensually kissing her at a Boston restaurant in 2017 took the stand on Monday at the chef's criminal trial. The woman detailed her account of that night while Batali's lawyers tried to paint her as unreliable and looking for financial gain. CBS Boston's Katrina Kincade reports.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expected to win Philippines presidential election

The unofficial vote count in the Philippines projects Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will win the country's presidential election in a potential landslide victory. His father and namesake, Ferdinand Marcos, ruled the country as a dictator between 1965-1986. The Washington Post's Philippines correspondent Regine Cabato joins CBS News to discuss the election and what a Marcos Jr. victory could mean for the country.

Spike in gas prices causing widespread price hikes

Gas prices are now 46% higher than they were at this time last year. For diesel, the situation is especially dire -- the price of diesel gas is up 78% over the past year. Carter Evans reports.