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CBS Mornings - Douglas Stuart reads "John of John" excerpt - Oprah Winfrey selected "John of John" by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for "Shuggie Bain," as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls " a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love." 1H ago - 2:27

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Exclusive - Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges - Local activist Barbara Wien will not be criminally charged for doxxing top White House aide Stephen Miller, according to a court filing. updated 27M ago

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Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution" -- President Trump has attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting to strike down his most sweeping tariffs.

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Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional -- A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.

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Live - U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz - Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE. updated 2M ago

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Judge "very troubled" by accused correspondents' dinner gunman's treatment in jail -- A federal judge on Monday sharply 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 in jail.

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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." -- May 3

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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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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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2 hikers injured in bear attack at Yellowstone National Park -- Two hikers were attacked by one or more bears, officials said, marking the first time in 2026 that a bear has injured people at Yellowstone.

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Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment" -- Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.

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Meta trained its AI on copyrighted work, new lawsuit alleges -- The lawsuit claims that Meta's Llama is generating summaries - and, in some cases, verbatim copies - of original works.

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Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places -- The city, known for its tolerance of some drugs and sex work, no longer allows ads for airlines, cruises, beef, chicken, pork or fish products.

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U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at former synagogue -- Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.

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The U.S. debt now exceeds the country's GDP. Should we worry? -- Federal debt held by the public now surpasses the total value of the nation's economic output. Here's why experts say that's a concern.

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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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For some older Americans, retirement today means unretiring -- Nearly 20% of Americans of retirement age are employed or seeking employment. "You have to eat," said one 69-year-old of her reasons for continuing to work.

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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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From Truth Social to court: Groups challenging Trump get help from his posts -- Judges in more than a dozen cases have cited social media posts by President Trump and members of his administration in decisions against the government.

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SCOTUS lets redistricting ruling take effect immediately, sparking angry exchange -- The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.

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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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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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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 the number of recent strikes continues to ramp up.

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$75,000 CD vs. $75,000 high-yield savings account vs. $75,000 money market account: Which will earn the most interest now? -- Want to earn a big return with little risk? Here's how much interest a $75,000 deposit can earn with these accounts.

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

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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?

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3 HIDDEN DEBT RELIEF COSTS THAT ARE EASY TO MISS WHEN ENROLLING -- Debt relief could make it easier to pay off your balances, but any overlooked costs could cancel out the savings.

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Consolidating your debt may not save you money this May. Here's why.

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What would a $20,000 debt consolidation loan cost monthly at today's rates?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 5, 2026? -- Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the current mortgage interest rates to know.

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What could cause mortgage rates to decline this May?

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What the Fed rate pause may mean for mortgage interest rates

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Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk -- Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.

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Delta is cutting food and beverage service on shorter flights -- Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.

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UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments -- The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.

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Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI -- "This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.

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Expert on Iran on Operation Freedom -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is holding for now despite escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

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Indiana GOP faces primary challenges -- Indiana Republican state senators are facing challenges during Tuesday's primary after defying President Trump's redistricting effort last year. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.

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Vance heads to Iowa amid economic concerns -- Vice President JD Vance is headed to Iowa on Tuesday for a campaign event as concerns over the U.S. economy grow amid the war with Iran. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.

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Zac Posen on Kendall Jenner's Met Gala look -- GAP Inc. executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen discusses designing model Kendall Jenner's dress for this year's Met Gala. He also dives into other looks that stood out at the annual event.

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How Gen Z women's anxieties are amplified -- Freya India, a Substack writer who focuses on women and technology, says Gen Z women have grown up seeing themselves as "an object in a marketplace." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about how she thinks social media and tech companies have amplified the generation's anxieties and her hope for the future.

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Stars shine at Met Gala -- Stars shined at fashion's biggest night of the year on Monday, the Met Gala. This year's event was co-chaired by Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Outside the museum, protesters gathered holding letters that spelled out "tax the rich." Adriana Diaz reports.

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Oprah picks "John of John" for book club -- Oprah Winfrey exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" her latest book club selection, "John of John" by Douglas Stuart, who called having his book picked by Winfrey "mind blowing."

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Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire -- Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.

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Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says -- Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.

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