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New York City subway chokehold death ruled a homicide

The death of Jordan Neely, who was seen on video being placed in a chokehold by a Marine veteran on a New York City subway train, has been ruled a homicide. The death has prompted outrage and protests. Lilia Luciano has the latest.

Louisiana residents say neoprene plant to blame for high cancer risk

In February, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Justice Department sued chemical manufacturer Denka, alleging that the toxic emissions from its neoprene plant near the Louisiana town of Reserve poses a cancer risk to the surrounding community.

New York City reckoning with subway killing of Jordan Neely

The choking death of a homeless Black man at the hands of a White New York City subway rider has sent ripples through the city. The 30-year-old victim, Jordan Neely, had a history of mental illness. Some are calling his death a criminal act, while others justify it as self-defense against a man who was threatening passengers. CBS's Lilia Luciano reports.

Jury sides with Ed Sheeran in "Thinking Out Loud" lawsuit

A New York jury on Thursday ruled in favor of British musician Ed Sheeran in a lawsuit that alleged Sheeran had stolen portions of the Marvin Gaye classic "Let's Get It On" for his 2014 song "Thinking Out Loud." Meg Oliver has more.

8 killed in drive-by shooting, Serbia's second mass shooting in two days

A suspect was arrested after an all-night search by hundreds of police.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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

Eighth-grade scores in history, civics drop to lowest level in 30 years

Eighth-grade scores in history and civics dropped to the lowest level since the 1990s, when the Department of Education started conducting the assessments. Martin West, a member of the National Assessment Governing Board who oversees the nation's report card on U.S. history and civics, spoke to CBS News about what is being done to improve education.

Fed hikes interest rates again, issues warning about debt ceiling

The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate another quarter of a percentage point Wednesday in its ongoing effort to bring inflation down. The increase is the 10th straight interest-rate hike since last March in what has been the most aggressive rate-hiking campaign since the 1980s. The hikes are among factors being blamed for the biggest banking sector meltdown since the 2008 financial crisis. Nancy Cordes has more details from the White House.

Why are California earthquakes getting more expensive?

The estimated annual cost from earthquake damage is soaring in California, and it already makes up more than half of the nation's annual earthquake costs. Los Angeles Times reporter Rong-Gong Lin II joined CBS News to discuss the possible reasons behind the increase.

U.S., Mexico announce immigration agreement, but border crisis still expected to worsen

The Biden administration is preparing for the end of pandemic-era immigration rules known as Title 42. Following the announcement Tuesday that 1,500 troops will be sent to the border. The U.S. and Mexico have announced new joint measures to address illegal border crossings. Omar Villafranca has the latest developments from El Paso, where a state of emergency has been declared in anticipation of a near doubling in border crossings.