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CBS Mornings - Kentucky Derby fan in hospice gets final wish - Bob Weihe, an 89-year-old Kentucky Derby fan in hospice, had a wish to attend the race one more time. It would be his 80th Kentucky Derby in a row and a historic one. David Begnaud reports. 4H ago - 6:27

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2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany -- Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.

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Live - Iran targets UAE and a tanker in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. guides ships - As the U.S. military says 2 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom, Iran resumes attacks on the UAE, and fired drones at a tanker in the strait. updated 5M ago

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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. -- May 1

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Exclusive - Confrontation between officers and alleged shooter at D.C. gala lasted 7 seconds - Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner - carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket - first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News. May 1

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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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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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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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Lizzo opens up about new music amid yearslong legal battle -- In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Lizzo spoke about releasing new music and her ongoing legal battle, saying, "the truth is less salacious than the headlines."

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Iran hangs 3 people over involvement in anti-government protests -- Arrests and executions in Iran have been on the rise since the start of the regional war triggered by a U.S.-Israeli attack on February 28.

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Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says -- Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.

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9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site -- Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.

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U.K. police say terrorism not suspected in blast that killed 2 -- British police say they are not investigating an explosion that left two dead on Sunday as a terror incident, after officials raised the U.K.'s terrorism threat level. -- May 3

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Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says -- The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.

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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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Only on CBS - Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride" The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission. May 1

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Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown -- The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.

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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift -- The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.

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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."

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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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How to know when credit card debt forgiveness is the wrong call (and what to do instead) -- Debt forgiveness can be a smart strategy to use, but for some borrowers, it creates more problems than it solves.

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How much credit card debt is too much right now? Experts weigh in

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

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What are today's savings account interest rates: May 4, 2026? -- Want to earn more interest on your money? Here's what the top savings account interest rates look like right now.

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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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How much will a $250,000 annuity pay monthly at age 60? -- A $250,000 annuity can deliver a hefty amount each month at age 60, but the exact payout hinges on several factors. -- May 1

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How much will a $100,000 annuity pay each month at age 60?

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Is it better to buy an annuity when interest rates are high or low?

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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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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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More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds -- Since 2021, the share of U.S.-based employees who have left their jobs to work in another country has more than doubled. -- May 1

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U.S. military on Strait of Hormuz access -- The U.S. says it began guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz under the Project Freedom initiative announced by President Trump. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro have more.

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Claims on shot that hit Secret Service agent -- U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.

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Plane strikes light pole, truck on NJ Turnpike -- Dashcam video shows a United Airlines flight hitting a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike Sunday before landing safely at Newark Liberty Airport. Lilia Luciano reports.

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Behind the scenes of the Met Gala -- The Met Gala is fashion's biggest night, bringing Hollywood's biggest stars on Monday to NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year's celebrity co-hosts include Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Adriana Diaz reports.

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Lizzo on new music, ongoing legal battle -- Lizzo spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about releasing her new music amid an ongoing legal battle, her weight loss journey and why she indefinitely put a project on hold last year.

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Elizabeth Smart opens up about body building -- Elizabeth Smart is opening up about a new chapter in life, body building. Smart, who was abducted as a teen, described her first competition as "terrifying" and said she "was shaking," but added she now feels liberated and competing is "a celebration" of her body.

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Maria Semple reads "Go Gentle" excerpt -- Oprah Winfrey selected "Go Gentle" by New York Times best-selling author Maria Semple, known for "Where'd You Go, Bernadette," as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Maria Semple, read an excerpt from her novel that Oprah calls "one wild ride of a story that carries equal parts wit and wisdom.

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How to deal with itchy eyes due to allergies -- One in four adults in the U.S. suffers from seasonal allergies, which can cause red, watery and itchy eyes. Immunologist Dr. Tania Elliott explains how to get relief.

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