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Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic governor primary, CBS News projects -- Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has secured enough support to avoid a runoff in Georgia's closely watched Democratic primary for governor, CBS News projects

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What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more

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Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for "self-sacrifice" in war

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The story of Cuba's 1996 shootdown that could lead to Ra l Castro's indictment -- Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.

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Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know. -- President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolas Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.

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Exclusive - U.S. moving to indict Cuba's Ra l Castro, sources say - The potential indictment - which must be approved by a grand jury - is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group. May 15

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New video shows fiery moments engine separated from UPS plane in deadly crash -- The NTSB also revealed that the crew of the crashed jet had been reassigned to it after their original plane was taken out of service.

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Imam of San Diego mosque says his community has seen a rise in Islamophobia -- The imam of a San Diego mosque that was targeted in Monday's shooting​ told CBS News that his community has seen a rise in "Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment" in recent years.

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As gas prices surge, consumers search for other savings -- The national average for a gallon of gasoline has been ticking up since the start of the war with Iran. The latest average of $4.50 a gallon is an increase of over $1.50 since the war started.

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Mangione supporters should not have been given press passes, mayor says -- Luigi Mangione supporters have loudly made their feelings known outside every court appearance, but several are now in court with official press passes.

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Chinese execs, shipping container companies accused of price fixing during pandemic -- The indictment, which was first reported by CBS News, marks the latest in a series of probes by the Justice Dept. related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Voters want more competitive congressional districts, CBS News poll finds -- But most GOP voters want candidates who'd back most or everything Trump wants.

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Is the teen summer job a thing of the past? -- A summer job was once a seasonal tradition for millions of American teenagers. No more - here's why fewer young people are expected to clock in when school ends.

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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola -- An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.

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The Congresswoman Who Wants to Shoot Sea Lions -- They devour too much salmon, weigh almost as much as a Toyota Corolla, and cost $38,000 each to catch and kill. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wants them dead.

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China vs. God: Ezra Jin and Beijing's War on Christianity -- Underground churches, middle-of-the-night arrests, and an alleged drugging: Frannie Block investigates a pastor's fight for freedom and the plight of China's Christians.

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Arthur Brooks: Inside the Mind of an Internet Troll -- Why do comment sections on news stories-and even on essays about love and happiness-so quickly become toxic dumps of vitriol?

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Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers for first time -- Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.

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Live updating Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results -- Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.

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Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff -- President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the Texas Senate race, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the scheduled runoff.

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First on CBS - Federal prosecutors open new criminal probe into Maduro, sources say - There is concern among some in the Justice Department that the pending charges against him are weak, sources said. 9H ago

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Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund? -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the fund as part of the settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns.

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DOJ's settlement with Trump bans IRS from taking action over his old tax returns

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Trump's $1.7+ billion fund sparks rush to capitalize: "All J6ers will apply"

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Social Security recipients could receive a large COLA adjustment, forecasters say. Here's how they can earn 4% on their money now. -- Social Security recipients may be in line for a 4% COLA adjustment. Here's how they can earn 4% on their savings now.

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What's the required minimum distribution from a $200,000 retirement account?

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Is silver investing too risky in retirement? Here's what experts say.

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Can debt relief help if you're only behind by one or two payments? -- Falling behind by a payment or two may not seem serious, but your options could narrow if you aren't proactive.

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Can Social Security survivor benefits be garnished for debt?

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

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The 10 most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home -- Buyers can still find lower-cost homes in some midsize cities, especially across the Rust Belt and Sun Belt, a new analysis finds.

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Polymarket to let users make prediction market bets on private companies -- Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.

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AI sparks backlash from new graduates. How deep does the disapproval go? -- Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.

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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates -- An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.

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LIRR strike ends as MTA, unions reach tentative agreement -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.

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Islamic Center shooting victims hailed as heroes -- New details are coming out about the victims in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Lana Zak reports.

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Blanche questioned on "anti-weaponization" fund -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche took questions Tuesday on President Trump's new $1.8 billion fund designed for people who the Justice Department says "suffered weaponization and lawfare" under the Biden administration. Nikole Killion has more.

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New video released of 2025 UPS plane crash -- The NTSB released new video Tuesday showing the moment a left-side engine fell off a UPS cargo flight during takeoff before the plane crashed, killing 15 people in Kentucky last November. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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CBS Evening News - Multiple fires erupt across western U.S. Multiple wildfires have broken out across the western United States. Matt Gutman has the latest from California. 3H ago - 2:41

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Where things stand with the Ebola outbreak -- The State Department on Tuesday strongly urged Americans to avoid travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan because of the Ebola outbreak there. More than 130 people have already died. Mark Strassmann has more.

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The Daily Report - Senators grill Blanche over compensation fund - Senators grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday over the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were politically targeted. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns report. 4H ago - 5:53

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What's behind Cuba's energy crisis? -- In January, the U.S. began a blockade of oil tankers to Cuba, exacerbating an ongoing energy crisis. Roxanna Vigil, international affairs fellow in national security at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins with analysis.

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Survey: Gen Z struggling with high living costs -- Adulting can be expensive, and a new survey shows Generation Z is having trouble keeping up. Will Smayda, head of financial centers at Bank of America, joins to unpack the data.

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Mosque shooting victims hailed as heroes -- Police and federal authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, as well as what exactly happened during the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.

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Massie facing Trump-backed challenger -- Rep. Thomas Massie is facing Trump-backed retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Tuesday's primary for Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest. -- May 18

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