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Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since January 31 in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Her family and law enforcement continue searching for her, with the FBI involved and a reward offered for information.
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her home on January 31, 2024.
The Pima County Sheriff believes she was kidnapped and did not leave voluntarily.
Surveillance images showed an armed person tampering with a camera at her front door that morning.
No suspects have been publicly named so far.
The FBI and local police are investigating the case and released photos and videos to the public.
Savannah Guthrie and her family have shared messages asking for help and prayers, including offers of ransom.
The investigation is ongoing, and a reward is still available for useful information.
The FBI maintains a tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI for people to share information anonymously.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana’s creation of a second majority-Black congressional district was an illegal racial gerrymander, meaning the district lines were drawn based on race in a way the Court found unconstitutional. Senator Cory Booker criticized the decision, saying it reversed progress made in protecting voting rights.
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The Supreme Court decided the Louisiana district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
The ruling was 6-3, divided along ideological lines.
The decision involved interpreting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The Voting Rights Act is a law meant to prevent racial discrimination in voting.
Louisiana had tried to add a second congressional district with a Black majority.
Senator Cory Booker said the ruling sends the country “backwards in time.”
The case affects how race can be considered when drawing voting districts.
The decision may have wider effects on future voting rights cases.
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The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been found. The soldier, 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., fell off a cliff while hiking and was recovered from the Atlantic Ocean. Search efforts continue for a second missing soldier.
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1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 27-year-old Air Defense Artillery officer, was found dead in the Atlantic Ocean near Morocco.
He and another U.S. soldier went missing after falling from a cliff during a recreational hike near Tan-Tan, Morocco, on May 2.
The soldiers were participating in the African Lion military exercise, a large U.S.-led multinational training event.
More than 600 personnel from the U.S., Morocco, and partner countries joined in the search-and-rescue operation.
The recovered soldier was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment.
The African Lion exercise involves over 7,000 troops from more than 30 nations across four African countries.
The second missing soldier has not yet been found, and search efforts are ongoing.
1st Lt. Key entered military service in 2023 and was commissioned as an officer in 2024.
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President Biden plans to ask a court to stop the Justice Department from releasing recordings of his talks with his ghostwriter. These tapes are important in an investigation about classified documents but Biden denies sharing secret information.
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The recordings include Biden reading parts of a classified notebook to his ghostwriter, Mark Zwonitzer.
Special Counsel Robert Hur investigated Biden's handling of classified documents but did not charge him.
Hur described Biden as a well-meaning older man with poor memory and noted Biden read classified info from his journal aloud multiple times.
The Justice Department wants to share redacted transcripts and recordings with Congress and the Heritage Foundation, a conservative group suing for the tapes.
Biden's team says he gave the tapes on the promise they wouldn’t be made public and now wants to stop their release.
The Heritage Foundation opposes Biden’s request and accused him of delaying his legal efforts.
The Justice Department may delay releasing the tapes if Biden files to intervene by Tuesday.
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The body of First Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a US soldier who went missing during a training exercise in Morocco, has been found and identified. US and Moroccan forces are still searching for the second missing soldier from the same incident.
Key Facts
First Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., age 27, went missing off the coast of Morocco on May 2 during a military exercise.
Key was a platoon leader and air defense artillery officer from Richmond, Virginia.
His body was found about a mile from the cliffs where the soldiers went missing.
Both soldiers were taking part in African Lion 2026, a large joint military exercise involving US, NATO, and African forces.
The soldiers had been hiking when one fell into the ocean; others attempted rescues but two soldiers ended up missing.
It is not confirmed which soldier fell first or who tried to rescue whom.
Key entered military service in 2023 and had received several awards for his service.
His body will be returned to the US after being transported to a morgue in Morocco.
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President Donald Trump urged federal agencies to prioritize buying American-made products and criticized the practice of approving exceptions that allow foreign goods in government contracts. He emphasized strengthening Buy American laws and closing loopholes to reduce purchases of foreign products when American alternatives are available.
Key Facts
President Trump made the statement on Truth Social calling for stronger enforcement of Buy American rules.
Federal procurement involves hundreds of billions of dollars in contracts each year and affects U.S. manufacturing and jobs.
In March, Trump signed an executive order to increase enforcement against false “Made in America” labels in consumer products.
Some federal agencies have reviewed and narrowed long-standing exemptions that allowed exceptions to Buy American rules, especially in infrastructure and manufacturing.
Buy American laws require preference for U.S.-made goods but allow waivers when products are unavailable, too expensive, or not in the public interest.
The recent statement did not announce specific new rules or changes to waiver criteria.
Industry leaders support stricter Buy American enforcement, highlighting that many government uniforms and gear are currently not made in the U.S.
Agencies may soon face more scrutiny on waiver approvals as government spending on infrastructure and industry projects increases.
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Virginia Representative Jennifer McClellan said Democrats are considering all possible responses after the state Supreme Court struck down their redistricting plan. The court’s decision removed four House seats that Democrats hoped to win in upcoming elections.
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The Virginia Supreme Court ruled against the Democrats’ redistricting plan.
This ruling eliminates four U.S. House seats that Democrats expected to gain.
Jennifer McClellan is a Democratic Representative from Virginia.
She stated that Democrats are exploring all options following the court’s decision.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting district boundaries, usually done after the census.
The ruling could affect the balance of political power in Virginia for the upcoming midterm elections.
The decision came shortly before the 2024 congressional elections.
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The CBS News program "5/10: Sunday Morning," hosted by Jane Pauley, covers several topics including changes in Supreme Court rulings on political map drawing, the history of CBS News Radio, stories about motherless daughters, comedian Martin Short, efforts to rebuild Los Angeles, a tribute to Ted Turner, and Martha Stewart preparing a Mother's Day breakfast.
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The show is called "5/10: Sunday Morning" and is hosted by Jane Pauley.
It discusses the Supreme Court's new approach to gerrymandering, which means how political voting maps are drawn.
The program looks at the history and impact of CBS News Radio.
It shares stories about daughters who have lost their mothers.
Comedian Martin Short is featured in the episode.
There is coverage of projects to rebuild the city of Los Angeles.
The show remembers media mogul Ted Turner.
Martha Stewart prepares a special breakfast for Mother’s Day on the program.
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The U.S. Army recovered the body of First Lieutenant Lamont Key Jr., an American soldier who went missing in waters off Morocco during a training exercise. Another U.S. service member remains missing, and search efforts are ongoing.
Key Facts
First Lieutenant Lamont Key Jr. went missing near Morocco’s southern coast on May 2 during a group hike.
The soldiers were part of African Lion, an annual U.S. and African military training exercise.
Key’s body was found about a mile from where the soldiers disappeared, recovered by Moroccan military search teams.
A preliminary report said one soldier, unable to swim, fell into the water and the other jumped in to try to save him.
It is not yet clear which soldier Key was – the one who fell or the one who jumped in.
Key was 27 years old, from Richmond, Virginia, and served as an air defense artillery officer.
The U.S. Army and commanding officers expressed condolences and support for Key’s family and fellow soldiers.
Searches continue for the second missing service member.
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The remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco, have been found in the Atlantic Ocean. A search continues for a second missing soldier who disappeared in the same incident.
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1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., age 27, went missing during a recreational hike in Morocco on May 2.
Both soldiers fell off a cliff near the Cap Draa Training Area outside Tan-Tan, Morocco.
A Moroccan team found Lt. Key’s remains near the shoreline about one mile from where the soldiers entered the ocean.
More than 600 personnel from the U.S., Morocco, and other countries took part in the search, using ships, helicopters, and drones.
Lt. Key was part of Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment under U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
The soldiers were participating in African Lion 26, a large U.S.-led multinational military exercise involving over 7,000 troops from 30+ nations.
The search-and-rescue operation has covered over 12,000 square kilometers and is still ongoing for the second missing soldier.
African Lion exercises have occurred annually since 2004 and are the biggest U.S. joint military exercises in Africa.
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Tucker Carlson is gaining attention as a potential Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential nomination. He currently holds 7 percent support in prediction markets despite not having an official campaign or party support. This rise is linked to his strong independent media presence and some voters’ unhappiness with President Trump’s falling approval ratings.
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Tucker Carlson is not officially running for president but is being considered in prediction markets.
He has reached 7 percent support for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
Carlson does not have a formal campaign team or party backing.
His media presence is large and independent of traditional party channels.
Some Republican voters are unhappy with President Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings.
This dissatisfaction is helping Carlson gain attention as an alternative candidate.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he does not want to make predictions about gas or oil prices. Gas prices have recently reached their highest levels during a war involving Iran. He noted that the military actions in the conflict went as expected.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke about gas prices on Sunday.
He said he is avoiding making predictions on future oil or gasoline prices.
Gas prices have reached their highest point amid the war involving Iran.
Wright mentioned the military part of the conflict proceeded as expected.
The comments were made during an interview with host Kristen Welker.
Rising gas prices are connected to the ongoing war situation.
The situation affects the U.S. energy market and consumer fuel costs.
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A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a person who was on the runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport. Passengers evacuated using emergency slides, and some were injured; the person killed had entered a restricted area by breaking a fence. Authorities are investigating the incident and the airport security breach.
Key Facts
The incident happened at Denver International Airport during a Frontier Airlines flight departing to Los Angeles.
The plane struck a pedestrian who had trespassed onto the runway by climbing a fence.
The person who died has not been publicly identified.
Passengers evacuated via emergency slides; 12 passengers had minor injuries, and 5 were hospitalized.
The National Transportation Safety Board is considering a safety investigation of the evacuation.
Local police are investigating the security breach, with help from the FAA and TSA.
The flight had 224 passengers and 7 crew members.
This event happened one day after a Delta Airlines worker was killed at Orlando International Airport in a separate accident.
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Workers have started painting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue as part of President Donald Trump's plan to restore and improve the area before the U.S. turns 250 years old. The pool has suffered from leaks and damage for years, and Trump says the new paint and repairs will fix these problems and make the pool look better than ever.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is 2,030 feet long and located between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
The pool has issues like leaks, broken pipes, algae, and bird droppings.
President Trump aims to restore and paint the pool with "American Flag Blue" paint.
Initial renovation plans estimated $300 million and over three years to complete.
Trump found a cheaper method, with some contractors offering to do the job for $1.5 to $2 million.
The project uses a special industrial swimming pool coating on top of the cleaned granite surface.
A no-bid contract worth $6.9 million was given to a preferred vendor using an emergency exemption.
Some critics say proper legal safeguards were ignored to approve the project quickly.
Trump believes the paint will last 40-50 years and prevent leaks.
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President Donald Trump said the US will watch Iran’s highly enriched uranium closely and use military force if anyone tries to access it. He stated the US has advanced surveillance through Space Force to monitor the sites and warned Iran that the US will act against any threats to the uranium.
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President Trump warned the US will target anyone trying to reach Iran’s highly enriched uranium.
The uranium is believed to be under the remains of nuclear sites bombed by the US in June 2025.
Trump said the uranium is under constant watch by the US military and Space Force.
Iran refuses to move its uranium or stop its nuclear enrichment program.
Trump claimed Iran agreed to let the US retrieve the uranium, but Iran denied this.
Iran’s uranium is enriched up to about 60%, short of the 90% needed for a nuclear weapon.
The 2015 nuclear deal limited Iran’s enrichment but President Trump withdrew from that deal.
The US and Iran are involved in ceasefire talks amid ongoing conflicts and economic tension.
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Senator Mark Kelly criticized President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027, saying it is too high and includes expensive projects that may not work. He also raised concerns about the spending and supply issues caused by the ongoing war with Iran.
Key Facts
The Trump administration proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, a 42% increase from 2026.
The current defense budget was about $700 billion when Kelly joined the Senate five and a half years ago.
Kelly is concerned about a space-based missile defense project called "Golden Dome," saying it may be costly and ineffective.
The administration plans to request additional funds to cover war costs with Iran, estimated between $25 billion and $50 billion.
Kelly said the U.S. has used many munitions in the Iran conflict, which has lowered stockpiles and could reduce national security.
He criticized the lack of a clear plan or timeline for the war under President Trump’s leadership.
Kelly is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, which oversees military matters.
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Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat, said President Trump is going into his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a weak position. Reed made this statement during an interview on Fox News Sunday.
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Senator Jack Reed is the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
He spoke about President Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Reed described President Trump as "terribly weakened" before the meeting.
The comment was made during an interview on the show "Fox News Sunday."
Senator Reed is from Rhode Island and is a member of the Democratic Party.
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On the CBS News show "Face the Nation," former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, Democratic Representative Ted Lieu, and Save the Children President Janti Soeripto appeared as guests. They discussed current issues related to health, politics, and humanitarian efforts.
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Scott Gottlieb is the former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Ted Lieu is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.
Janti Soeripto is the President and CEO of Save the Children, a global nonprofit focused on children's welfare.
The three appeared together on the CBS News program "Face the Nation."
The show covered topics related to public health, political matters, and humanitarian aid.
The segment is available to watch on CBS News platforms and apps.
The article mentions missing the second half of the show but does not provide details on what was discussed then.
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The article says the United States needs a confirmed ambassador for religious freedom. A confirmed ambassador has official power and credibility that temporary officials do not have.
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The U.S. currently lacks a confirmed ambassador for religious freedom.
Temporary or interim officials cannot match the authority of a confirmed ambassador.
An ambassador represents the U.S. in diplomatic matters related to religious freedom.
Having a confirmed ambassador strengthens the country's ability to promote religious rights abroad.
The article stresses the urgency of appointing and confirming this ambassador position.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration is open to the idea of suspending the federal gas tax to help lower high fuel prices. However, such a suspension would need Congress approval and might only reduce prices slightly.
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The federal gasoline tax is 18.3 cents per gallon and the diesel tax is 24.3 cents per gallon.
Gas prices in the U.S. reached an average of $4.52 per gallon, up from under $3 when the war started.
Suspending the gas tax requires an act of Congress; the White House has not officially pushed the idea before.
The gas tax helps fund the Highway Trust Fund, which pays for roads and bridges.
Other White House actions include using the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and waiving the Jones Act to ease fuel supply issues.
Even a full gas tax suspension would only lower prices by about 10 to 16 cents per gallon.
Energy Secretary Wright noted the risks of a nuclear-armed Iran to global energy supplies despite short-term disruptions from the war.
The administration’s statements come as midterm elections approach and energy prices remain a political concern.
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