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On the spot if protesters interrupt. The decisions do not reflect the moral compass of our selves, our students. Maurice the Cbs Evening News starts now. Good evening, and thank you for being with us. Im a restore model. Norah is on assignment. Tonight we are following Esculin Protest on College Campuses around the country. An Electric Hall at uc irvine, resting 50 people. Chicago Police Arrested two protesters at Depaul University while clearing that encampment. At least five students chained themselves to columns of the university of oregon, and at the university of michigan, protesters placed fake bloody body bags outside the private home of a school board member. These scenes are playing out in the middle of graduation season, and this weekend, President Biden could step into the fray when he travels to georgia to give the Commencement Address at Morehouse College. Cbss Nikole Killion reports on how the school and the white house are preparing for possible disruptions. Reporter tonight at Morehouse College in atlanta, fences started going up around the campus ahead of President Bidens Commencement Address this weekend, as concerns billed for possible protests. The schools president , david thomas, warned he will halt Graduation Ceremonies if demonstrations erupt. If my choice is 20 people being arrested on national tv on the morehouse campus, taken away in zip ties during our commencement, before we reach that point, i would conclude the ceremony. Free, free palestine reporter four weeks, some students and faculties of challenged leaders at the historically black college to rescind bidens invitation over his administrations response to the war between israel and hamas. We feel that all of his decisions do not reflect the moral compass of ourselves, the students, of this institution, and largely, of black american population. Reporter last week, the white house dispatch Senior Advisor Stephen Benjamin to meet with students on campus. I think as long as they are peaceful protests that dont disrupt the amazing moment that is for each of those graduates there today, i think we will all consider it a success. Reporter the president s visit comes at a critical time in a critical battleground state. Biden flipped georgia in 2020, but if the election were held today, a recent New York Times siena poll shows him losing to former presidnt trump by ten points, as both candidates try to shore up support with black voters. Look, hurt black people every chance he is god. Reporter Face The Nation wants to keep politics out of it. Come over and run it, i dont know, im going to be here. Reporter today Morehouse Faculty voted in favor of conferring an Honorary Degree on President Biden. The white house says the president isnt concerned that his visit could overshadow sundays graduation and that he plans to engage with students and faculty while hes here. Maurice . Maurice Nikole Killion in atlanta tonight, thank you. Michael cohen faced hours of intense questioning today at former president trumps criminal trial. Defense attorneys accusing him of lying and attacking his character and his testimony. Cbss robert costa once again tonight from the courthouse in lower manhattan. Reporter former President Donald Trump appeared to be closely watching as his defense tore into the credibility of Michael Cohen, who has acknowledged lying under oath in past cases. The last time i appeared before congress, i came to protect mr. Trump. Today, i am here to tell the truth. Reporter as the prosecutions star witness, cohen said he lied because of his loyalty to trump and has testified He Paid Adult Film Star Stormy Daniels 130,000 to suppress her account of an alleged sexual encounter with trump to stave off a scandal ahead of the 2016 election. And cohen has testified he called thencandidates be eight to update him about the transaction. But on thursday, defense attorney todd blanche Accused Cohen of lying about the call and instead claim cohen was reaching out to trumps bodyguard to get help because he was receiving harassing phone calls from a 14yearold prankster. Part of it was the 14yearold, cohen testified, saying he discussed the prank calls while also updating trump about the deal. The prosecution misses that Michael Cohen was talking and complaining about some teenager who was cranking him. Thats an unforgivable mists. Reporter in an effort to raise doubts about cohen, blanche played rance from his Podcast Railing against trump. You Better Believe i want this guy to go down and rot inside for what he did to me and my family. Reporter cohen was sentenced to three years in prison amid the fallout of a federal investigation related to his payments to daniels, although he admitted to violating Campaign Finance laws, he believes he was wrongly charged with tax evasion. I have never asked for, nor what i accept, a pardon from president trump. Reporter in another tense exchange, that past testimony was brought up today, and cohen said he and his attorneys did explore a pardon from trump. In court, trump was again joined by several republicans from capitol hill, who spoke out against Michael Cohens testimony, while trump remains under a gag order. And they are all up in arms over this, i cant even believe it. Reporter cohen will be back on the Witness Stand on monday, and trumps team could finish up its crossexamination that day. A source close to trump tells me he might want to take the Witness Stand, but for now, thats unlikely. Maurice . Maurice robert costa in New York City tonight, thank you. Back here in washington, House Republicans are pushing to hold attorney general Merrick Garland in contempt of congress. Thats because of garlands refusal to hand over Audio Recordings of President Bidens interview with special counsel robert hur, who declined to recommend charges and bidens classified documents case. The Justice Department released transcripts from that interview, but today, the president exerted Executive Privilege over the recordings. Turning to the israelhamas war, desperately needed humanitarian aid could soon be on its way to the people of gaza, as the u. S. Military has finished building a floating peer just off shore. And tonight, we are hearing heartbreaking accounts from american medics, bearing witness to the horrors of the war and its most innocent victims. Here is cbss imtiaz tyab. Reporter with the massive u. S. Military constructed p are now in position, hundreds of tons of desperatelyneeded aid will start arriving in gaza in a matter of days. At the eight cant come soon enough for the almost 2 million displaced and for those facing famine. But for 10yearold somaya, who lost her arm in an israeli air strike, what she needs is advanced medical care. I want the border crossings open, she says, so i can get a new arm and be like everyone else. Also trapped inside doc know my guys are around 20 american medics, doing all they can while they wait to be allowed to go home ar the two main crossings in the south were closed. We reached dr. Mahmoud sabha from texas and nurse Monica Johnson from oregon. So, you know, we came in with such good intentions, obviously, and wanting to help and save lives. We havent had a single Wound Patient in the icu that has made it out. Reporter not a single one . No. Reporter most of their patients our kids. She had glitter on her fingernails. She had discolored hair. These things like these things it it really affects you because, in this, you really see the innocence. They are broken and they are empty. So the thought of leaving them and. You know, leaving them while they are so empty is heartbreaking. Reporter and tonight, the Israeli Military has confirmed it sent more troops into the Southern City of rafah as israels government is expected to approve widening the offensive there. Maurice . Maurice imtiaz tyab in tel aviv tonight, thank you. Tonight, parts of texas and louisiana are facing possibly lifethreatening Flash Flooding from another round of extreme rain. Lets bring in meteorologist mike bettes, from our partners at the weather channel. Good evening, mike. Good evening. Heavy thunderstorms and heavy rain becoming major concerns, now and through the weekend, along the gulf coast. You notice this area with a high risk highlighted in red. That means a significant threat for some flooding. Even areas from alexandria back toward dallas could experience some flooding. But what does that mean from a high risk . While how about this stat . Iris days, they have been less than a handful of days a year but account for over 39 of floodrelated deaths in the nine states. Moderate risk days can account for 17 . Heavy rain in texas and louisiana through the night tonight, heavy rain all across the southeast, through the day tomorrow, as well be of some storms return again for us tomorrow evening at even into our weekend. In total, a lot of places here will pick up 23 inches of rain, with pockets of 35 or even isolated areas of 5 inches or more which of course leads to a very dangerous flood risk. Maurice okay, mike bettes, thank you. Now to our investigation into how thousands of guns once carried by Police Officers are turning up at crime scenes around the country. Cbs news partnered with nonprofit newsrooms the trace and reveal to survey nearly 200 Police Departments nationwide and most told us they trade or sell their used guns. Here is cbs news investigative correspondent stephen stock. Person shot. Reporter indianapolis butte black male shot. Reporter has a gun problem. Firearm deaths of young people last year jumped 70 . Another family lost another child at the hands of a firearm but shouldnt even be on the streets. It shouldnt even be on the streets. Reporter candace leslies only child was shot to death. Cbs news discovered one of the guns involved in Cameron Browns death was once owned by a Sheriffs Department 2300 miles away come in stanislaus county, california. There is no reason for Police Firearms to be in the hands of teenagers. I would say to camerons mom, im very sorry for your loss, but my organization had nothing to do with it. Reporter sheriff jeff dirkses agency is one of more than 140 nationwide that we learn to sell or trade in their used weapons when they update their arsenals. It is a legal transaction. And they all go back, so if i illegally sold my old used patrol cars and somebody uses that in the commission of a crime, is that our responsibility . I would say no. Reporter dirkse says he saved taxpayers 25,000 last time he traded in about 650 guns. During a 16 year time. Back ending in february 2022, the atf traced 52,529 former poe Service Weapons to crime somewhere in america. On average, that is more than 3200 guns every year. Nine every day. And our analysis of Atf Documents show guns in crime traced to Law Enforcement agencies nationwide. In indianapolis, like so Many American cities with a gun problem, the Police Department trades in its weapons. As a police chief, i dont want anything, any weapon that we owned to end up being used violently against another person in our country. Reporter youd be open to stopping that practice . Id have to see, you know, the taxpayers pay for these things. Reporter camerons mother says there is a greater cost. This one gun has hit home for me. Its changed my life forever. Reporter changed by a gun originally meant to protect and serve. Maurice, the atf is required under federal law to melt down its guns. The White House Office for gun violence prevention would not agree to talk to us. Maurice eyeopening reporting. Stephen stock, thank you so much. Tonight come a preview of Norah Odonnells oneofakind interview with pope francis on this sundays 60 minutes. The head of the Catholic Church hears his views on a range of issues, including a big shift under his leadership. Norah last year, you decided to allow Catholic Priest to bless samesex couples. Thats a big change. Why . Interpreter no, what i allowed was not to bless the union. That cannot be done because that is not the sacrament. I cannot. The lord made it that way. But to bless each person, you ask. The blessing is for everyone. For everyone. To bless a homosexual type union, however, goes against the given right, against the law of the church. But to bless each person . Why not . The blessing is for all. And people were scandalized by this, but why . Everyone, everyone. Norah you have said, who am i to judge . , sexuality is not a crime. Interpreter no, it is a human fact. Maurice you can watch norahs interew with pope francis on this sundays 60 minutes, followed by primprimetime special on monday right here on cbs. Dont miss it. A man convicted of killing a black lives matter protester is pardoned after serving just one year in prison. Will have the details next. With my moderate to severe Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms. With my Psoriatic Arthritis symptoms. But just ok isnt ok. And i was done settling. If you still have symptoms after a tnf blocker like humira or enbrel, rinvoq is different and may help. Rinvoq is a oncedaily pill that can rapidly relieve joint pain, stiffness, and swelling in ra and psa. Relieve fatigue. And stop further joint damage. And in psa, can leave skin clear or almost clear. Rinvoq can lower your ability to fight infections, including tb. 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Reporter home delivered Birthday Cake are not generally considered part of a school curriculum. Good morning reporter speaks to a lesson plan when there is a child in need. If we dont do it, who will . Reporter the district epicenter of the 1954 brown v. Board of education ruling outlawing Racial Segregation in schools. In the past, separate but equal. Reporter is now helmed by its first black female superintendent. 70 years later, do you live with the burden of their hopes and dreams . I think 70 years later i live with the privilege of helping their hopes and dreams come to life. Im standing on their shoulders. Reporter High School Graduation rates have skyrocketed from your 70 to 91 during her eight year tenure. Shes established morale boosting programs, like Graduation Ceremonies for students in the nearby state correctional facility. So have faith that you will make it through and be out of the space. Reporter in a district where almost half of students qualify for subsidized lunch, she put washers and dryers in schools. As well as food and clothing pantries. Its not really hard to get people on board when they know that you care and they know they can be part of something pretty incredible and transformational. Reporter why isnt it happening Somewhere Else . Sometimes fear. Fear can make you choose not to accept other people. For your shut down systems in a way like nothing else can. Reporter the Historic District is transforming once again. This time opening its doors to refugees and migrants. Just because somebody doesnt speak english doesnt mean they are less valuable to a community. Reporter students are more than 40 countries have enrolled. We have floating. Reporter director of cultural integration pilar mejia welcomes each one. Without it this program, where do you think some of these families would be right now . It would be tragic. They might end up in either not being able to, or estate in situations of their country that are dire. Reporter is there any connection you can draw they are between what is happening now with these kids and the situation at the time . The connection is there all looking for a better and Brighter Future. They are all hoping for Something Better for their lives. We are dealing with families who want more for their children. Reporter if that better, Brighter Future that was fought over 70 years ago in the schools of topeka. Janet shamlian, cbs news, topeka, kansas. Maurice Heart Of America is next. But first, Norah Odonnells words of advice for the graduates today at georgetown university. Norah now it is time for you to use the values and the knowledge that you have learned here to lead a life of purpose, of kindness, of gratitude, of impact, and integrity. And most of all, of love and understanding of one another. 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Maurice wilson, tonights Heart Of America, basically learning and teaching. And that is tonights Cbs Evening News. For norah odonnell, i am maurice dubois. Have a good night. Judge judy so, you allowed your dog to cause damage to their property. Announcer an inconsiderate neighbor was the problem. Motioned his dog to go do his business. Mr. York turns over, looks at me like, what are you gonna do about it . Announcer Video Surveillance was the answer. I admit that my dog urinated on their yard twice. Judge judy if they didnt have video evidence, sir, i guarantee you you wouldnt have acknowledged it. Announcer judge judy. You are about to enter the courtroom you are about to enter the courtroom of judge judith sheindlin. Captions paid for by Cbs Television distribution kirk and Julie Fonoimoana are suing neighbor mark york for the cost of landscaping and new turf after it was damaged by marks dog. Byrd order all rise this is case number 503 on the calendar in the matter of fonoimoana vs. York. Judge judy thank you. Byrd mmhmm. Parties have been sworn in. You may be seated. Maam, have a seat, please. Judge judy mr. And mrs. Fonoimoana, you live next door not immediately next door, one house away from the defendant. Correct. Judge judy and youve lived there for how long as neighbors . 18 years. Judge judy without any difficulty until recently. Is that correct . Correct. Judge judy and, according to your complaint, the difficulty arose, you believe, because i think it was you who got a protective order against your immediate neighbor. Yes. Its a temporary tro, pending judge judy against your immediate ne