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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. 11H ago - 1:29

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60 Minutes - 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 - 12:38

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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.

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Birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed -- In Colombia, decades of fighting between the government, left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and narco-traffickers preserved bird habitats in Colombia.

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The Pigeon Mafia -- They look like ordinary pigeons. But within the world of pigeon racing, some are worth more than luxury cars. Now, these feathered Ferraris are being targeted by international criminal networks.

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President Trump: 2026 60 Minutes Interview -- President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried and praised the actions of law enforcement.

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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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Education Dept. probing all-women's Smith College for admitting trans women -- The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women.

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Fireworks plant explosion in China kills at least 26, state media say -- An explosion at a fireworks plant in a province in central China killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, authorities said. The cause was unknown. The person in charge was detained.

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Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says -- The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people, as number of recent strikes continues to ramp up.

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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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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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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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CBS News Live - CBS News 24/7 - CBS News 24/7 is the anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the internet. Nov 26, 2014 - CBS News 24/7

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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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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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Best 2026 Met Gala looks -- Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night.

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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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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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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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