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Afghan musician reunites with family after fleeing Taliban

As a young trumpet player, Baset Azizi fled Afghanistan when the hard-liners sought to ban Western music and punish musicians. Years later, he had an emotional reunion with his family in Kansas City after they fled. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."

Ukraine maintains resistance after 100 days of war

After 100 days of war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "victory will be ours." Despite being outgunned and outmanned, Ukraine is still fighting back with a vengeance. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

Gun reform talks fall short of Biden's proposals

A bipartisan group of lawmakers say they are making progress on gun reform legislation in wake of recent mass shootings. But the measures being discussed fall short of President Biden's proposals. Scott MacFarlane takes a look.

Record-high gas prices affect summer travel

High gas prices are turning into a major speed bump as the summer travel season kicks into high gear. The national average for regular gas is nearing $5 per gallon. Kris Van Cleave has more on why gas prices are increasing.

Queen Elizabeth misses Jubilee service over "discomfort"

Queen Elizabeth II missed a service of thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral in London after Buckingham Palace said she experienced "discomfort" during a military parade the day before. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were cheered when they arrived at the service. Holly Williams has more details.

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro charged with contempt of Congress

Former Trump aide Peter Navarro has been indicted on contempt of Congress charges after defying a subpoena to appear before the January 6 committee. He was arrested as he was waiting to board a flight. Jeff Pegues has more details.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, June 3, 2022

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

Why Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee is significant

Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Britain's Queen Elizabeth are underway, marking the monarch's record-breaking 70 years on the British throne. Erin Vanderhoof, staff writer at Vanity Fair and co-host of the magazine's "Dynasty" podcast, joins CBS News' Jamie Yuccas to discuss the celebration.

The Uplift: A nun, a Navy mom, a new grad

Meet the nun who became a trailblazer for girls' sports; the Navy mom and her son who got the the car they dreamed of – and much more; and the 84-year-old graduate who fulfilled a bucket list item to get her college degree. All of that, plus our most heartwarming viral videos of the week, on "The Uplift."

Panel discusses Congress and gun control plus new January 6 committee developments

CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Yahoo News senior national reporter Marquis Francis join "Red & Blue" discuss what Congress is trying to do on gun control, new January 6 committee developments and much more.