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5/23: CBS Evening News

Suspect charged after crashing U-Haul near White House; Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's unlikely journey

White House, Republican negotiators clash over spending caps in debt talks

Despite the ever-shrinking timeline until the U.S. defaults on its debts, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters Tuesday he still thinks a deal is possible. But he also made clear there's still work to be done. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.

Multiple shark attacks reported heading into Memorial Day weekend

Several shark attacks have occurred in the days leading up to Memorial Day weekend. A 15-year-old surfer survived an encounter in the waters off New Jersey on Sunday. Nikki Battiste reports.

Suspect charged after crashing U-Haul near White House

Sai Varshith Kandula, 19, was detained and charged after allegedly crashing a U-Haul truck into a barricade at Lafayette Park, about 100 yards from the White House fence. Court documents allege he told Secret Service agents he was trying to "seize power and be put in charge of the nation." Jeff Pegues reports.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's unlikely journey

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao made history earlier this year when she was sworn in as the first Hmong American mayor of a major U.S. city. Nancy Chen spoke with Thao about her unlikely and inspiring journey.

McCarthy says he and Biden "nowhere close" to debt ceiling deal

House Speaker McCarthy said Tuesday that he and President Biden are "nowhere close" to a deal on raising the debt limit. Negotiators continue to meet as the default deadline approaches. Nikole Killion has more.

DeSantis to officially announce 2024 run Wednesday on Twitter

Florida Governor Ron DeStantis will officially announce his 2024 bid for the White House in a live Twitter video with Elon Musk on Wednesday, CBS News has learned. Robert Costa has the details.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Tuesday, May 23, 2023

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

Surgeon general shares tips to keep social media safe for kids

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued a new advisory about the effects of social media on young people's mental health. Dr. Murthy joins CBS News to discuss his report and what families can do to help ensure children safely use social media.

Wagner mercenary group accused of atrocities in Africa

The Russian Wagner mercenary group has been accused of potential war crimes in Ukraine. But the group also faces accusations of atrocities in Africa, where it protects the Central African Republic president in exchange for contracts to mine gold. Debora Patta has the story.