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Suspect charged with assassination attempt in correspondents' dinner shooting

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What we know about the suspect in shooting at correspondents' dinner -- The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.

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Weijia Jiang: I was on stage with the president. This is what I saw. -- CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.

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What's in the "manifesto" of the correspondents' dinner shooting suspect -- Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.

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Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years -- King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.

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King Charles lands for visit with Trump at a fraught time

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Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed US troops -- Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.

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Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, on his hopes for America's future

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Google workers urge CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon -- In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.

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22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust -- The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.

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AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption -- Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.

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In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road -- Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.

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Supreme Court turns away another parental rights dispute -- The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a Florida couple who alleged their parental rights were violated by a now-revised school board policy on students' gender identity.

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Crew member on Boston-bound Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship falls overboard -- Coast Guard teams have suspended the search for a crew member who fell off a Norwegian cruise ship while it was traveling from Bermuda to Boston.

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Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student -- Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.

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WATCH: The Gen-Z Debate with Harry Sisson and Isabel Brown -- Why are young people struggling so much with everything from finances to mental health?

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Why Trump's Iran Deal Is Not Like Obama's Iran Deal -- There are fundamental differences between the JCPOA and the nuclear deal with Iran currently on the negotiating table.

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The American Way Is Under Fire -- A shooter on Saturday threatened the president, his administration, and our country's free press. It was only the latest assault on the foundations of our way of life.

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The Week in Politics - 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. Apr 26 - 13:13

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Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America -- Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.

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Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair -- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters. -- Apr 26

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Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn -- The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House. -- Apr 24

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Appeals court blocks Trump's asylum crackdown at U.S.-Mexico border -- A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum. -- Apr 24

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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? -- Looking for a profitable home for your $18,000? Here's how much interest you'd earn with these account types now.

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Here's how much interest a $50,000 money market account can earn now

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Does a CD account interest rate lock make sense after this week's Fed meeting?

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Can you negotiate your debt without a lump sum payment? -- Debt settlement usually means handing over a lump sum of cash, but that's not the only way to settle your debt.

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What are your options if you can't afford debt relief payments?

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How long do creditors wait before accepting a debt settlement offer?

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Musk and Altman face off in federal court. Here's what to know. -- The trial comes at a pivotal moment for AI, a technology poised to bring advancement that could also drastically reshape humanity.

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United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines about merger -- Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.

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California billionaire tax secures enough signatures to make ballot -- The measure would impose a one-time, 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to fund public programs.

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Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most -- One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds. -- Apr 24

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Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels -- Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not. -- Apr 24

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Security concerns at correspondents' dinner -- Lance Liesing, a former FBI supervisory special agent and CBS News contributor, breaks down the security concerns emerging after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night.

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King Charles set to meet with President Trump -- King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting the U.S. and will meet with President Trump on Monday for tea. CBS News royal contributor Roya Nikkhah has more.

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Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight -- Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.

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The Takeout - From 1944: Normandy Invasion on CBS News Radio - CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces a clip from CBS News Radio's coverage of the invasion of Normandy in 1944. 1H ago - 2:31

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Canceled UVU speaker calls out "pressure campaign" -- Author Sharon McMahon was scheduled to deliver the commencement address this year at Utah Valley University, where a gunman assassinated Charlie Kirk in 2025. She says her speech was canceled after a pressure campaign from various political figures over her postings about Kirk. McMahon joins "The Takeout" to discuss the situation.

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DeSantis proposes new map favoring Republicans -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his new redistricting map on Monday that could add four more Republican House seats. Former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York and Republican strategist Marc Short join with analysis.

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King Charles in U.S. for state visit -- King Charles is now in Washington, D.C., for the first state visit by a British monarch in almost 20 years. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.

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Adam Smith: U.S. "in a stuck position" with Iran -- Negotiations in the war with Iran are foundering, the Strait of Hormuz is stymied and available munitions are being depleted. Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss where all of this is heading.

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