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The Takeout - Major Garrett gifted Padres championship ring - In January, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett went to Padres fantasy camp, where he says he had the time of his life. Every member of his team got a championship ring courtesy of the San Diego Padres. Managing editor of the CBS News Washington, D.C., bureau, Arden Farhi, tagged along for the outing and joins "The Takeout" to recount the experience. 12H ago - 3:33

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Latest CBS News Videos - 5/16: The Uplift - David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row - and his dying wish to make it there one last time. 57M ago - 20:03

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Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says -- A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.

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1 FIREFIGHTER DEAD, 10 OTHER PEOPLE INJURED IN FIRE AND EXPLOSION AT LUMBER MILL -- Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.

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Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S. -- President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.

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A longtime Atlanta principal retired, then returned to his school as a handyman -- David White retired as the longtime principal at the Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta, and then returned to the school as its handyman.

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Exclusive - Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says - The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier. 15H ago

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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station -- The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.

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5 TOURISTS KILLED IN CAVE DIVING ACCIDENT; 4 VICTIMS STILL NOT FOUND -- The University of Genoa said the victims included a marine biology professor, her daughter and two young researchers.

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U.S. reups $6M reward for American missing in Afghanistan for 12 years -- Paul Edwin Overby Jr. vanished in May 2014 while researching a book in Khost province, Afghanistan, the FBI said.

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Meet the horses running in the Preakness Stakes -- The Preakness Stakes will feature its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown. -- May 15

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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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Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as Beijing summit ends -- President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win.

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Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary -- In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."

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Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew -- In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.

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Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting -- Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.

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Exclusive - 2 senators call on FAA to study impact of reduced flight attendant staffing - Sens. Tammy Duckworth​ of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation. 9H ago

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$25,000 short-term CD vs. $25,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more this year? -- The gap between the returns on a $25,000 CD and a $25,000 high-yield savings account may surprise you.

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$100,000 short-term CD vs. $100,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more this year?

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Why a $10,000 CD account is worth opening this May

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What happens to your Social Security if a creditor wins a lawsuit against you? -- Losing a debt lawsuit doesn't always mean your Social Security benefits are at risk - but there are exceptions.

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3 CREDIT CARD DEBT QUESTIONS BORROWERS SHOULD CONSIDER THIS WEEK

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What are the risks of trying to settle debt on your own?

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Are adjustable-rate mortgages worth considering right now? Here's what experts say -- An ARM may get you a lower rate, but it's not the right move for everyone in today's economic environment.

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What does the new inflation surge mean for mortgage interest rates?

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Can you negotiate your mortgage rate in today's market?

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Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment? -- College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.

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How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair? -- As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.

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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns -- Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns. -- May 15

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Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week -- Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025. -- May 14

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Jury awards $49.5M to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family -- A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash​. -- May 14

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Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest -- A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.

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Explosion rips through Maine lumber mill -- A massive explosion at a historic lumber mill in Maine injured multiple people on Friday. Ash-har Quraishi reports.

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Trump returns from China after 2-day visit -- President Trump returned to the White House on Friday night after two days of high-level talks in China. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has the latest.

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Increasing bear encounters across U.S. -- The U.S. is seeing more bear encounters that have gotten so dangerous that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed some of its popular hiking trails. Mark Strassmann reports.

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CBS Evening News - What did Trump, Xi accomplish? President Trump has wrapped his high-stakes summit with China, calling it "very good," but it's hard to tell exactly what the takeaway is. Ed O'Keefe has more details. 10H ago - 1:23

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Wildfires rip across Texas Panhandle -- Powerful winds fueled wildfires that raced through the Texas Panhandle this week. Firefighters are working around the clock to get the upper hand. Jason Allen reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

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Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam -- Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.

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CBS News Radio: Space Shuttle Columbia disaster -- On Feb. 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentering Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members on board. Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio's coverage from that day.

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Mallory McMorrow on her Senate bid in Michigan -- The Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate race is heating up with less than three months to go before the election. Candidate and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow joins "The Takeout" to make her case for the upper chamber seat.

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Boeing: China committed to buy aircraft -- President Trump is heading back to Washington, D.C., after his Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The president touted "fantastic trade deals" made between the U.S. and China. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.

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Breaking down SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone -- The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a decision that will allow the abortion pill mifepristone to continue being sent through the mail for now. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the ruling.

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Principal retires and returns as a handyman -- 58-year-old David White retired after 33 years in education, the last 15 spent as an elementary school principal in Atlanta. But after "just hanging out with the cat," he decided to go back to school as a handyman. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story.

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Analyzing Jerome Powell's legacy -- Friday marked Jerome Powell's last day as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. CBS News producer Emily Pandise takes a look at his legacy.

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What role does Ra l Castro play in Cuba? -- The U.S. is taking steps to indict Ra l Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba, U.S. officials say. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.

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Wife of Army soldier released from ICE -- The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army soldier detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement was released on Thursday after a month in custody. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

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