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A deadly diagnosis almost derailed a mom's dream. Her husband gave her hope. -- Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.

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U.K.'s Starmer faces calls to resign after disastrous local elections -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Saturday to revive the Labour Party after a disastrous set of local and regional elections.

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Pedestrian fatally struck by Frontier plane departing Denver for L.A. -- A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.

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More than 100 sickened in norovirus outbreak aboard Princess cruise ship -- This is the second time within two months that a norovirus outbreak happened on a Princess ship based out of the Fort Lauderdale.

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Bobby Cox, longtime Braves manager, dies at 84 -- Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.

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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972 -- NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon. -- May 8

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Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience -- In 2002, Zerme o found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected. -- 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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A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack -- A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner. -- May 7

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Nothing Can Sink the Cruise Ship -- Thirty-eight million people went on a cruise last year. They'll keep going-and that's a good thing.

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Humanity Is Still Evolving-and Fast -- For decades, many scientists insisted that human evolution essentially stopped 50,000 years ago. A groundbreaking new paper proves them wrong.

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Ted Turner, the Optimist Who Built CNN -- His world began anew every day. I spent a few months with him in 1986, and I will always consider myself lucky for it.

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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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USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail -- The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.

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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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U.S. still awaits Iran's response to plan -- The U.S. still has no reply from Iran on the latest peace plan, but President Trump says it could happen "any minute." But there is movement on wartime fuel prices, averaging $4.53 a gallon, up 25 cents for the second week. Holly Williams has more.

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Trump oversees landmark overhauls during war -- President Trump is overseeing an overhaul of some of D.C.'s most treasured landmarks and this week, shot back when asked why he'd focus on these projects during a war. Aaron Navarro reports.

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Chicago 5th graders carry out Pope's mission -- This week, Pope Leo XIV marked one year since his historic election, from a low-profile priest from Chicago to one of the most recognizable people on the planet. Noel Brennan visited some of his biggest supporters.

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CBS Weekend News - Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated - In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus. 1H ago - 2:45

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Jellyfish-like fish washing up on beaches -- Scientists have been stunned this week by hundreds of thousands of sea creatures washing up along the West Coast. Carter Evans reports.

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48 Hours - The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi - A dream romance ends in murder after a woman falls for a stranger. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports. May 2 - 41:42

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The Killing of Theresa Fusco -- Nearly 41 years after a New York teenager is killed, an unexpected breakthrough in the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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Jade Colvin is Missing -- Photos discovered on an old cellphone help solve the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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Kimberly Langwell's Hidden Grave -- A mother disappears leaving her young daughter in despair. Decades later, information leads to a secret grave. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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The Root Beer Float Murder -- A burglar caught red-handed leads police to a killer and a poisoned root beer float. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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