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Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter

Elon Musk reached a deal with Twitter to buy the social media platform for $44 billion. He said he wanted to privatize Twitter because he thinks it's not living up to its potential as a platform for free speech. Nikki Battiste has the details.

CBS Evening News, April 25, 2022

Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter; Pianists play Ukrainian pieces to raise money for refugees

Pianists play Ukrainian pieces to raise money for refugees

Fifty pianists played 50 pieces by Ukrainian composers, raising nearly $90,000 so far for Ukrainian refugees. Ed O'Keefe shares more.

Biden discusses immigration issues with Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Biden also told Hispanic lawmakers he's looking at options to forgive most student debt for those with federally-backed loans.

Eye on America: Nevada's youth mental health crisis, Michigan's alligator sanctuary and more

From combating the rise in crime to transforming a symbol of hate into unity — we shine a light on a few of America's unsung heroes. We take a look at a Nevada school district focusing on social and emotional support for students. Then we travel to Michigan to see how abandoned alligators find a permanent home at a reptile rescue sanctuary. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion

Elon Musk and Twitter have reached a deal that will see the world's richest man buy the social media platform for $44 billion. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste explains how the deal came to be. Then David Kirkpatrick, the founder and editor-in-chief of Techonomy, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss what the sale means for users and the platform.

Megan Thee Stallion recounts alleged 2020 Tory Lanez shooting incident

Megan Thee Stallion accuses Tory Lanez of shooting her in the foot. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

French President Emmanuel Macron wins second term

French President Emmanuel Macron will serve a second term as president, defeating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen for a second time. Macron is the first French president to be reelected in 20 years. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe joined Lana Zak to discuss what the victory means for France and its allies.

Blinken, Austin, Zelenskyy meet in Ukraine's capital in secret

Later, the U.S. secretary of state said Russia is failing in its war aims and "Ukraine is succeeding," and the Pentagon chief said Ukraine's president was deeply grateful for U.S. aid.

The Bin Laden Papers: Examining the documents seized from the al Qaeda leader’s compound

During the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, Navy SEALs seized thousands of the al Qaeda leader’s personal letters and notes. Sharyn Alfonsi speaks with the woman who’s analyzed it all.