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Gov. Landry on suspending Louisiana primaries -- After the Supreme Court ruled a Louisiana congressional map unconstitutional, Gov. Jeff Landry suspended primaries, the state is redrawing its map, and some Black voters fear losing their voice in D.C.

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60 Minutes - Benjamin Netanyahu: The 60 Minutes Interview - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the conflicts in Iran and Lebanon, the prospects for a peace deal, and the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. 11H ago - 14:29

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CBS Weekend News - Americans on hantavirus cruise heading back home - Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are headed back to the United States. They were evacuated Sunday from the Canary Islands. Remy Inocencio is in Tenerife with the latest. 10H ago - 2:56

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How the fastest teen ever in the 200m got his start on the track -- After seeing Gout Gout run, Di Sheppard knew he was the real deal and wanted to coach him. In the years since, the teen has broken world records.

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Meet Gout Gout, the Australian sprinter drawing comparisons to Usain Bolt

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Prominent Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse -- Authorities added that the victim's mother has also been arrested for aiding and abetting the monk.

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6 bodies found in Union Pacific boxcar in Laredo, Texas, near Mexico -- Six people were found dead in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, at the Mexican border, police there said, without offering any details.

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Full transcript of 60 Minutes' interview with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu -- Read the full transcript of Major Garrett's May 10, 2026 interview with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu here.

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How Gout Gout stacks up against Usain Bolt in 200 meters -- Correspondent Jon Wertheim breaks down the data behind 18-year-old Australian phenomenon Gout Gout's U20 world record 200-meter sprint, comparing it to Usain Bolt's standing 2009 world record, and what his coach said it will take to win Olympic gold.

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Sen. Mark Kelly calls Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request "outrageous" -- Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending is "outrageous."

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Abe Foxman, former head of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86 -- The ADL said in a statement that it "deeply mourns the loss of our longtime national director," without providing details about where and when Foxman died.

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Supreme Court ruling ushers in a new era of gerrymandering -- The Supreme Court has ruled that, under the Voting Rights Act, Congressional districts can no longer be drawn along racial lines, but can be shaped by partisan aims. The result: A dash to re-draw voting districts in several states. What does this portend for democracy?

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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating U.S.-brokered ceasefire -- Russia and Ukraine accused each other of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday.

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Is Ukraine Winning Without U.S. Help? -- Trump's three-day ceasefire shows the limits of U.S. influence on Ukraine.

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Spencer Pratt Is Running for LA Mayor. Could He Win? -- 'My party is angry Angelenos,' says the former reality TV star. Are there enough of them for him to topple Mayor Karen Bass?

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Trust the Markets, Not the Headlines -- Despite the Iran war, economic fundamentals justify a rising market.

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U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign -- The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.

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Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries -- More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.

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Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics" -- One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."

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Exclusive - State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in U.S. as tensions grow - The State Department is initiating a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a U.S. official said, a move that could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some posts. May 8

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Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 -- The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.

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What's the required minimum distribution from a $300,000 retirement account? -- Have $300,000 saved in a retirement account? Here are the required minimum distributions you'll be expected to take.

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Can debt relief protect your Social Security or retirement income?

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What's the required minimum distribution from a $250,000 retirement account?

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$100,000 CD vs. $100,000 high-yield savings account vs. $100,000 money market account: Here's which will earn more interest now -- All three savings account types can offer a big return on your $100,000 deposit. Here's which one will earn the most.

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What's the CD account interest rate forecast for May 2026?

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Considering a money market account now? Here are the types of savers who can benefit.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 8, 2026? -- Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know first.

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Should you lock a mortgage rate before the next inflation report is released?

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Is a larger down payment worth it in today's mortgage rate environment? What experts say

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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says -- A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.

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What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses -- A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.

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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts -- Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.

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Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles -- As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.

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Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination -- Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.

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Latest on the battle over redistricting -- The battle over redistricting is swinging in favor of Republicans, giving them a built-in advantage to retain control of the House despite President Trump's record-low approval rating. Aaron Navarro is at the White House with more.

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Gout Gout: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Australian sprinter Gout Gout is breaking records, including one set by Usain Bolt. Track coach Di Sheppard first saw Gout run at age 12 and predicted: "I'm going to make that one a champion."

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Grasse: The perfume capital of the world -- Centuries ago, the French town of Grasse reeked of pungent odors from leather tanning. But now it's famous for quite the opposite scent from the acres of jasmine that it grows for top perfume houses. -- May 3

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Far-right fringe after natural disasters -- After natural disasters, white nationalists, militias, and conspiracists often arrive, offering help. But they also want to recruit and improve their image. -- May 3

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Fighting continues between Israel and Lebanon -- President Trump on Sunday reacted to Iran's official response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the three-month old war. Meanwhile, fighting continues between Israel and Lebanon despite a ceasefire. Holly Williams reports from Tel Aviv.

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What's at stake in Trump's trip to Asia -- President Trump will depart Washington on Monday for Asia. He'll make stops in Japan and South Korea before traveling to China to meet with President Xi Jingping for a two-day summit. Anna Coren is in Taipei with the details.

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Crowds at Los Angeles Zoo go bananas for baby boom -- The Los Angeles Zoo welcomed a baby gorilla, a baby orangutan and three baby chimpanzees in a span of less than five months. Joy Benedict reports on the baby boom of endangered species.

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