The NewsWorthy - Trump Targets Visas, Chrisleys Pardoned & Summer Movie Season – Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The news to know for Wednesday, May 28, 2025!

We’ll tell you about an uncertain future for international students as the Trump administration puts all visa applications on hold.

Also, which reality TV stars got a pardon from President Trump, and why the CDC is no longer recommending COVID shots for some Americans.

Plus, a new law that pits one of the most populous states against the nation’s biggest tech giants, how much Southwest Airlines is charging for checked bags starting today, and what movies are helping theaters break records as we kick off the season of summer blockbusters.

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CBS News Roundup - 05/27/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition

The government is no longer recommending COVID-19 shots for healthy children and pregnant women. Trump administration freezes all new student visa interviews. Stocks buoyed by higher consumer confidence. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.

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WSJ What’s News - Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Riles Nuclear-Armed Rivals

P.M. Edition for May 27. China, Russia and North Korea claim the missile-defense project is driving a dangerous new arms race. WSJ reporter Thomas Grove says an impenetrable shield—though difficult to accomplish—would upend the paradigm of mutually assured destruction. And the GOP tax bill includes a much higher levy on schools’ endowment income. WSJ reporter Juliet Chung discusses how universities are rethinking their investment strategies. Plus, Salesforce strikes a roughly $8 billion deal to buy the data-management software firm Informatica to enhance its AI capabilities. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. 


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Up First from NPR - Harvard President says critics’ “fire is misdirected”

In addition to revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students, the Trump administration is pulling all federal contracts from the university. NPR's Steve Inskeep sits down with Harvard's President Alan Garber and asks whether he sees the current actions as a warning.

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CBS News Roundup - 05/27/2025 | World News Roundup

Three more inmates captured after breaking out of New Orleans jail with two others still on the run. Holiday travel headaches. FL boat blast. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Up First from NPR - New Gaza Aid Group Faces Criticism, Harvard President Speaks Out, DEI Rollbacks

Israel has lifted its restrictions on humanitarian aid. A new U.S.-aid group is now preparing to bring food to Gaza, where hunger is widespread. But the UN and other groups have raised questions about this new entity. The Trump administration has targeted Harvard University over a number of issues. Steve Inskeep sat down with Harvard President Alan Garber. And thousands of positions in the area of diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) have been eliminated across corporate America.

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WSJ What’s News - EU Gets Tariff Deadline Extension

A.M. Edition for May 27. President Trump gives the European Union a reprieve on his threat to impose 50% tariffs on June 1 if a trade deal isn’t reached. The WSJ’s Kim Mackrael in Brussels talks us through the negotiations. Plus, Trump weighs sanctions against Russia as Moscow pummels Ukraine with drones and missiles. And Canada’s new leader Mark Carney takes up the task of fixing the country’s relationship with Trump. Former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson previews King Charles’s historic speech at the opening of parliament. Azhar Sukri hosts. 


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The NewsWorthy - Trump Honors Troops, Crypto Kidnapping & Piano Man Hits Pause – Tuesday, May 27, 2025

The news to know for Tuesday, May 27, 2025!

We’re talking about President Trump saluting America’s fallen while also airing some grievances.

Also, how the president is changing his tone after Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine, and why America’s Homeland Security Secretary is now in the Middle East.

Plus, who’s the latest public figure to receive a presidential pardon, why big-time crypto investors are taking their digital wallets offline, and how long-time rivals came together to honor one of their own.

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CBS News Roundup - 05/26/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition

The US honoring those who've given the ultimate sacrifice in Memorial Day ceremonies around the country. At least 27 injured after police say a 53-year-old British man plowed a minivan into a crowd of soccer fans in Liverpool. Russia launches its biggest air attacks on Ukraine to date, killing at least 12 people. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.

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CBS News Roundup - 05/26/2025 | World News Roundup

President Trump says he's not happy with Vladimir Putin after new attacks in Ukraine. Delaying EU tariffs. Honoring our war dead. CBS News Correspondent Cami McCormick has today's World News Roundup.

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