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Influencer charged with plot to kill child's father during custody dispute -- Gabriela Gonzalez, her father and her then-boyfriend are accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill former boy band singer Jack Avery, the father of her 7-year-old daughter.

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The Daily Report - Target Q1 earnings beat expectations - Home Depot, Target, Lowes and TJ Maxx all beat expectations with their first quarter earnings and revenue reported on Wednesday. Target had their strongest gains in years. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more. 2H ago - 3:13

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Ra l Castro indictment's significance -- President Trump said he does not think there will be any additional escalation following the Justice Department's indictment of former Cuban leader Ra l Castro. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano breaks down the situation.

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Jan. 6 officers suing to block Trump fund -- Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Hodges is one of two law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riots and is suing to block the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion so-called "anti-weaponization" fund. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss why.

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Trump backs Ken Paxton -- President Trump has announced his support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is challenging incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, in the state's Republican primary. Trump-backed challengers have already successfully defeated at least two incumbent candidates targeted by the president. CBS News' Fin G mez reports.

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TX Dem under fire after saying she'd make ICE jail a "prison for American Zionists" -- A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.

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DHS to tighten Ebola-related flight restrictions for some foreign travelers -- The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.

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Exclusive - Ally of DOJ pardon attorney seeks to join board of Trump's $1.7+ billion fund - In his application letter, attorney Mike Howell proposed organizing a national gathering of "thousands of victims of weaponization," including those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. 2H ago

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Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address -- Ra l Castro and five others have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in Florida, according to court filings made public Wednesday.

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The story of Cuba's 1996 shootdown that led 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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GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy takes digs at Trump, urging renewed unity in politics -- Cassidy, who lost his reelection bid last week, called for leaders who are "steady, not erratic" and "thoughtful, not impulsive."

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Vanessa Trump announces breast cancer diagnosis -- Vanessa Trump, 48, was married to Donald Trump Jr. for 12 years. They share five children together.

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Retired officer jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement -- Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about Charlie Kirk's assassination.

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U.S. intel community analyzing how Cuba might respond to military action -- These kinds of intelligence forecasts attempt not only to show the immediate consequences of an American action, but the chain of reactions that may follow.

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Byron Allen on "Comics Unleashed" as it moves to new time slot on CBS -- Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen brings "Comics Unleashed" to CBS's late night slot, replacing "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

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Teen attackers in mosque shooting were wallowing in nihilistic hate -- "These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.

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Netanyahu rebukes Israeli minister for treatment of Gaza flotilla activists -- Italy and France have summoned the Israeli ambassadors in their respective capitals after Itamar Ben-Gvir, his national security minister, posted the video.

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Fighter jets intercept plane that entered restricted airspace over D.C. -- The aircraft entered the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area, or DC SFRA, around 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday.

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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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First on CBS -- 2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund -- The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.

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Exclusive -- U.S. soldier fears newly freed wife could still be deported by ICE at any time -- U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class and Afghanistan war veteran Jose Serrano told CBS News his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was detained by ICE despite doing the "right thing."

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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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The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks -- The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.

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Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger -- President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.

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How much of your retirement income can creditors take? -- There are laws that protect your retirement income from creditors, but there are also exceptions to know about.

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What happens when your unpaid credit card debt is charged off?

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Can Social Security survivor benefits be garnished for debt?

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$2,500 CD vs. $2,500 high-yield savings account vs. $2,500 money market account: Which will earn more over the next year? -- All three accounts can be viable for your $2,500 over the next year, but here's which one stands out the most.

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Have a CD account set to mature this June? Here's what to do next.

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$7,500 CD vs. $7,500 high-yield savings account vs. $7,500 money market account: Which will earn more now?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 20, 2026? -- Looking to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know now.

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When could mortgage rates drop close to 5% again? Here's what three experts predict.

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

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Highest gas prices in years expected to continue rising this summer -- U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.

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Summer travelers face "vacation inflation" as airfare, gas prices rise

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SpaceX files for IPO as rocket company preps for market debut -- Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.

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What sagging bond prices are telling us about the U.S. economy -- U.S. government bonds are sagging as investors fret that hotter inflation will keep interest rate cuts on hold.

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Bezos says bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax -- The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship.

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Trump says he's in "no hurry" on Iran -- President Trump is now saying he's in no hurry on Iran despite his recent comments about considering imminent strikes. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean joins with more insight.

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Trump's commentary on Iran changes -- President Trump is now saying he's in no hurry to strike Iran, a reversal from his recent sentiments on resuming military action against the regime. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.

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Latest news on Ebola outbreak in Africa -- The U.S. has activated an Ebola virus task force to help in Africa, where a deadly outbreak has raised concerns worldwide. CBS News' Dr. Celine Gounder joins with more details and a warning about misinformation.

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Congressman Barney Frank | 60 Minutes Archive -- Democrat Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in Congress from 1981 until he retired in 2013, has died at age 86. In 2008, Lesley Stahl spoke with Frank, the first member to voluntarily come out as gay, about politics, his personal life, the government bailout, and his work as head of the House Financial Services Committee during the financial crisis.

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CBS Evening News - Justice Department indicts Ra l Castro - President Trump said that the U.S. is "freeing up Cuba" after the Justice Department indicted its former leader, Ra l Castro, on charges including murder. Margaret Brennan has the details. 2H ago - 2:55

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California firefighters battle flames -- A series of relentless wildfires fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions impacted communities across Southern California for a third consecutive day on Wednesday. Matt Gutman reports from the fire zone near Simi Valley, north of Los Angeles, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

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Trump foes lose Republican primary races -- President Trump's favored candidates won their primaries on Tuesday night and his Republican critics did not. But the president's approval ratings continue to slip, now just six months out from the midterm elections. Weijia Jiang reports.

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TikTok star accused of murder-for-hire plot -- A social media influencer and her father are accused of plotting to kill her famous singer ex, amid a bitter years-long custody dispute, court documents show. Jonathan Vigliotti is following the case.

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Sinhole, fire ahead of holiday weekend travel -- A record 45 million Americans are preparing to travel over Memorial Day weekend. Kris Van Cleave reports on dramatic incidents creating headaches for people at airports and on the rails ahead of the travel weekend.

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U.S. announces Ebola response clinics -- The World Health Organization said the Ebola outbreak in the Congo has been circulating for at least two months and will likely continue to grow. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder has more information.

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