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The Takeout - From 1933: Big Ben rings in the new year - As a nod to King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to the U.S., CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces a 1933 CBS News Radio clip of London's Big Ben clock tower ringing in the new year. 1H ago - 2:08

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A train ride, selfie and more: What DOJ says happened before press gala shooting -- Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says.

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DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos -- Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. The other two charges involved the use and transport of firearms.

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Witness says D.C. shooting suspect "fell right at my feet" -- A witness says the doors to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was held were "wide open" when a gunman rushed toward the event. -- Apr 28

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From a brooch to the queen's iPod: A history of gifts between U.S. and U.K. -- King Charles surprised President Trump with the bell from the HMS Trump, a World War II-era British submarine, during this week's visit.

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A WWII-era gift, historic speech and more highlights from King Charles' visit

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Exclusive - FEMA's disaster relief fund hits red zone ahead of hurricane season - FEMA's disaster relief fund has dropped below $3 billion, triggering Imminent Needs Funding, which means the agency must limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown. 6H ago

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Tune in: Artemis II astronauts join "CBS Mornings" for a special live hour Friday -- A few weeks back from their trip around the moon, the Artemis crew joins CBS News for "Artemis II: A Celebration of Heroes," a town hall featuring questions from students, and special guests.

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Robot exploring France's deepest shipwreck finds cannons, ceramics -- An army survey of the seabed uncovered the 16th-century merchant ship by chance in waters off the coast of France.

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How Ukraine's demining robots could help U.S. open the Strait of Hormuz -- Ukraine has perfected demining techniques in the Black Sea over four years of war against Russia.

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Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs -- Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.

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Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt -- The deposition was announced moments after Democrats said they filed a civil contempt resolution against Bondi.

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Police declare terrorist incident after 2 Jewish men stabbed in London -- London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.

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Ringleader of $250M fraud scheme leaked protected documents from jail, prosecutors say -- The United States Attorney's Office filed a motion on Tuesday that says Aimee Bock, since at least February, has been directing her college-age son to "download large volumes of material related to her federal prosecution," and disseminate them to lawmakers and members of the media.

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Will America Finally Let Itself Build Nuclear Plants? -- Regulations killed American nuclear power, which provides plentiful, clean energy. Now the Trump administration is remaking the rules so we can build reactors again.

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She Was Epstein's Top Assistant. How Did She Emerge Unscathed? -- For nearly 20 years, Lesley Groff managed Epstein's life-including his massage schedule. Today, she lives in a wealthy Connecticut town, largely untouched by the scandal that engulfed so many others.

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Iran Is Drowning in Its Own Oil -- Without the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian regime is running out of places to store oil, and it could have disastrous consequences.

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Florida Legislature approves redistricting bill to give GOP up to 4 more seats -- The votes happened hours after the Supreme Court narrowed a section of the Voting Rights Act.

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House passes FISA extension ahead of Thursday deadline -- A powerful surveillance authority that the U.S. government uses to spy on foreigners cleared the House on Wednesday.

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Hegseth faces questions on overall Iran war strategy -- The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.

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Supreme Court hears arguments over deportation shield for Syrians, Haitians -- The Supreme Court heard arguments over the Trump administration's attempt to rescind Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian and 350,000 Haitian immigrants.

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Blanche denies that Trump directed Comey prosecution: "Of course not" -- A grand jury on Tuesday issued the indictment against Comey, alleging that an Instagram post that said "86 47" in seashells was a threat to assassinate Mr. Trump.

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$50,000 CD vs. $50,000 high-yield savings account vs. $50,000 money market account: Which will earn the most in 2026? -- Don't deposit a five-figure sum into any of these accounts without knowing the interest-earning potential of each.

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

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$18,000 CD vs. $18,000 high-yield savings account vs. $18,000 money market account: Which will earn the most in 2026?

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What the Fed rate pause may mean for mortgage interest rates -- The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates paused. Here's what that may mean for mortgage interest rates.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 29, 2026?

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What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for May 2026?

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What do debt relief companies actually do with your monthly payments? -- Debt relief companies offer help to overburdened borrowers, but the monthly payments may not go where you think.

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Can you have multiple wage garnishments at the same time?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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Powell to stay on Federal Reserve board as policymakers hold rates steady -- Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.

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TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know. -- TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.

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Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair -- Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.

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FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash -- The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

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Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds -- The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds. -- Apr 28

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Todd Blanche on Comey indictment -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, addressing the Justice Department's second indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a an Instagram post from Comey that showed seashells arranged in the sand to form the numbers "86 47." Blanche said President Trump didn't direct him to pursue the case. In a video message, Comey denied that he was threatening the president.

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King Charles makes address to Congress -- In an address to a joint session of Congress, King Charles hinted at recent tension between the U.S. and U.K. over the war with Iran and trade. The king said, "whatever our differences, whatever disagreements we may have, we stand united in our commitment to uphold democracy." Nancy Cordes has more.

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Camp Mystic director addresses deadly flood -- In front of a state committee investigating last year's deadly floods, Camp Mystic director Edward Eastland addressed parents of the victims, telling them he had failed them. Jason Allen reports.

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Legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman -- Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday in a trial against fellow billionaire Sam Altman that could change the future of AI. Musk accused the OpenAI co-founder of lying and stealing, adding that he has "extreme concerns" about AI and who controls it.

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Poll: Democrats hold 10-point midterm advantage -- New polling from Emerson College shows Democrats with an advantage ahead of the midterms. Former Democratic Rep. Max Rose of New York and Republican strategist Joe Borelli join with analysis.

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Unpacking the CBS California governor's debate -- CBS hosted a debate Tuesday night for the top candidates vying to be California's next governor. CBS California investigative correspondent Julie Watts, who moderated the debate, joins "The Takeout" with a recap.

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Rep. Clark slams SCOTUS Louisiana map decision -- The Supreme Court voided Louisiana's congressional map on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.

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Why Fed kept rates same for third consecutive time -- For its third consecutive meeting, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

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