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The Takeout - 1941 CBS News Radio clip: Attack on Pearl Harbor - In the 20th century, no event rocked America more than the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces a very particular part of vital CBS News Radio coverage from that day. 12H ago - 3:48

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As Iran war hits key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices

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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.

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Details revealed on where Cole Allen is being held in D.C. jail complex -- Cole Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and two firearms-related offenses stemming from the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. -- Apr 30

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Secret Service officer shot at gala was not hit by friendly fire, sources say - Federal investigators have also determined that the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Cole Allen, fired his shotgun, the sources said. Apr 29

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What will a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers? -- Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.

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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.

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After a fire torched their Nebraska ranch, anonymous donors came to their rescue -- Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.

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Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone in U.S. -- A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.

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Meet the horses running in the Kentucky Derby -- The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.

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Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing doctoral student -- Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were last seen​ in the Tampa area on April 16. Limon's roommate has been charged with their murders.

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Exclusive -- Ford CEO says company is focusing on making vehicles more affordable -- Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."

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18-year-old facing federal charges in deadly Kentucky bank robbery -- Kentucky State Police said a man went to a U.S. Bank in Berea, Kentucky, and shot and killed a man and a woman, both employees at the bank.

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FDA expands access to drug helping pancreatic cancer patients -- Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.

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Will America Finally Let Itself Build Nuclear Plants? -- Regulations killed American nuclear power, which provides plentiful, clean energy. Now the Trump administration is remaking the rules so we can build reactors again.

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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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Iran Is Drowning in Its Own Oil -- Without the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian regime is running out of places to store oil, and it could have disastrous consequences.

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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.

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Trump says he's hiking tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% -- President Trump said the European Union "is not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal."

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ICE reports 18th detainee death in 2026, putting agency on track for new record -- ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.

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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."

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Judge blocks Trump admin. from ending deportation protections for Yemenis -- A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 2,800 Yemeni nationals.

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High-yield savings accounts: Best rates and top picks for May 2026 -- Today's high-yield savings accounts are offering hefty returns on your deposits. Here's where your money belongs 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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What's the CD account interest rate forecast for May 2026?

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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.

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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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What does your paycheck look like before and after wage garnishment? -- A wage garnishment can quietly reshape your take-home pay. Here's exactly what changes - and by how much.

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How do debt relief companies negotiate settlements with your creditors?

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How to pay off $15,000 in debt by the end of 2026

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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.

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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.

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Pickleball Inc. $225 million deal creates new home for sport -- The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities under one company.

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Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements -- The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.

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Home prices are dropping in one-third of U.S. cities. Here's where. -- Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.

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Trump says Iran hostilities are over -- Over 50,000 U.S. military personnel remain deployed across the Middle East and a naval blockade is crippling the Iranian economy. But in a letter Friday, President Trump told lawmakers that "the hostilities that began" in late February "have terminated." Ed O'Keefe has more.

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Spirit Airlines could shutter on Saturday -- Spirit Airlines is essentially out of available cash, so barring last-minute intervention, the company is poised to cease operations as soon as Saturday morning, potentially stranding thousands of fliers. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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Student faces assault charges over stabbings -- After multiple stabbings on Thursday at a high school in Tacoma, Washington, a student is facing multiple assault charges. Five people were wounded, including the suspect, and investigators believe it all started over a stolen vape pen.

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CBS Evening News - New video before D.C. dinner attack - According to investigators, a gunman was inside the D.C. Hilton last Friday, waiting for his chance to assassinate President Trump and members of his Cabinet. New video offers the clearest view yet of what happened just before the attack. Nicole Sganga reports. 10H ago - 2:23

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Missing Florida doctoral student's body found -- A body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing student from the University of South Florida, according to the sheriff, who called their killings a "monstrous crime." Cristian Benavides reports.

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Fierce winds, pounding rain pummel Texas -- Fourteen million Americans across the South are under threat as severe weather stretches from New Mexico to Louisiana. Some of the worst of it hit Texas, parts of which have seen deadly flooding, torrential rain and hurricane-force winds. Rob Marciano is tracking it all.

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Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid -- Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.

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Biden makes first post-presidency endorsement -- Former President Joe Biden returned to the political arena on Friday, giving his first endorsement since leaving office. NOTUS politics and policy reporter Oriana Gonzalez and House Leadership reporter for Politico Riley Rogerson join to discuss.

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Rep. Troy Carter on Supreme Court map decision -- Louisiana is suspending its May 16 House primaries following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down its congressional map. The high court found the state relied too heavily on race when it created a second majority-Black district. Democratic Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana joins "The Takeout" to discuss the ruling.

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Analyzing new videos of suspect in gala attack -- U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro released new videos on Thursday night of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect before and during the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Samantha Vinograd join to break down the footage.

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