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Press gala shooting suspect moved off suicide watch, records show -- In a motion requesting Allen's removal from suicide watch, his lawyers said that the restrictions amount to "violations of his rights under the Due Process Clause."

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Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused D.C. gala gunman -- A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.

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Exclusive - Confrontation with alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds - Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News. May 1

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See the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 -- Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyonce all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.

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How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost in 2026?

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Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown -- Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.

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What does Spirit Airlines' shutdown mean for travelers?

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Watch a Spirit pilot's impromptu retirement celebration after airline shutters

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Russia and Ukraine declare separate ceasefires ahead of WWII anniversary -- Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations​.

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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 18 injured -- At least 18 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.

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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says -- If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.

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Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more -- A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.

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Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation -- The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.

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Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail -- A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.

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United flight landing at Newark strikes truck on N.J. Turnpike -- An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

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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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Was Michael Jackson Bad? -- Audiences are loving the controversial new biopic 'Michael'-for the same reason audiences loved the man himself. We want a good show.

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The Sad, Wretched Reality of New York City's First Casino -- Two days after Resorts World's grand opening in Queens, I headed there to find out what gambling looks like in the financial capital of the world.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock: Supreme Court "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race" -- Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and weaken the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow." -- May 3

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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany -- President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members. -- May 1

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Sen. Raphael Warnock join Margaret Brennan.

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Man facing ICE deportation to the Congo: "I feel like a person who has no value" -- Jose Yugar-Cruz was granted a court order preventing his deportation to his home country, but the Trump administration is set to send him to the Congo. -- May 1

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Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How strong is the case? -- Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts arising out a now-deleted image he shared on Instagram that showed seashells arranged to read "86 47." -- May 1

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$30,000 CD vs. $30,000 high-yield savings account vs. $30,000 money market account: Which will earn more interest? -- Looking for a profitable place to park your $30,000 now? Here's how much interest you'd make with these three options.

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$150,000 CD vs. $150,000 high-yield savings vs. $150,000 money market account: Which option earns more now?

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How much interest can a 3-month CD account earn this May?

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What could cause mortgage rates to decline this May? -- Mortgage rates can move, even without a Fed meeting on the calendar. Here's what could push them lower this May.

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3 mortgage rate questions borrowers should ask after the Fed rate pause

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What the Fed rate pause may mean for mortgage interest rates

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Want to borrow home equity without refinancing? 3 options to consider this May -- Want to borrow home equity without having to give up your low mortgage rate? Here are three ways to do so this May.

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$25,000 home equity loan vs. $25,000 HELOC: Which will be cheaper this May?

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Here's how much more affordable a $40,000 home equity loan is now compared to 2025

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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid -- EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.

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Here's when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs -- The first refund payments will go out later this month as the portal works through kinks to return money to businesses. -- May 1

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U.S. strikes 7 Iranian vessels, Trump says -- President Trump's Project Freedom initiative launched on Monday with the U.S. guiding stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Holly Williams reports.

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Latest on apparent hantavirus cruise outbreak -- A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.

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Details on disappearances of 2 U.S. soldiers -- Officials say one of the missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco was trying to save a fellow soldier after he fell off a cliff into the Atlantic Ocean during a hike. The search continues for both of them. Chirs Livesay has more.

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CBS Evening News - Gunman shot near Washington Monument - The White House was on lockdown Monday afternoon after the Secret Service shot a gunman just blocks away near the Washington Monument. Nicole Sganga reports. 8H ago - 1:29

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Details after plane hits truck on turnpike -- The landing gear of a United Airlines flight hit a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike Sunday while it was landing at Newark Airport. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.

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Mail access to mifepristone restored for now -- The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily restored access by mail to the abortion pill mifepristone. Nancy Cordes has the details.

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The Daily Report - Breaking down the U.S. gerrymandering battle - Florida has become the latest state to approve a partisan gerrymandered congressional map. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has a look at the nationwide congressional redistricting moves. 8H ago - 3:47

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Update on suspect in D.C. press gala shooting -- A federal judge on Monday criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he is being held. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.

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Celebrities arrive at Met Gala -- The Met Gala got underway in New York City Monday night, but it wasn't without controversy. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.

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Risks of guiding ships through Strait of Hormuz -- The U.S. has launched President Trump's new "Project Freedom" operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.

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3 DEAD IN SUSPECTED HANTAVIRUS CRUISE OUTBREAK -- An apparent hantavirus outbreak has killed three people on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Dr. Celine Gounder have more.

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