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The U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean suspected of drug trafficking, killing two men and leaving one survivor. This is part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to target drug cartels, which has involved multiple attacks on similar vessels since September and has raised legal and ethical questions.
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The U.S. military struck a suspected drug boat, killing two men and leaving one survivor.
The U.S. Coast Guard was called to help search and rescue the survivor.
President Donald Trump approved a new counterterrorism strategy focusing on eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere.
Since early September, the Trump administration has conducted strikes on suspected drug boats, causing at least 192 deaths.
No proof has been provided that these boats carried drugs.
The strikes have increased in recent weeks.
President Trump is urging leaders in Latin America to work with the U.S. and take military action against drug traffickers and gangs.
Critics have questioned the legality of these strikes, especially after a "double tap" strike killed survivors from a previous attack, leading some lawmakers to call it a possible war crime.
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The US military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving one survivor. This attack is part of a series of military actions against vessels suspected of carrying drugs, resulting in over 190 deaths since September.
Key Facts
The US military hit a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific.
Two men died, and one person survived the attack.
The US Southern Command shared video footage showing the boat being hit by a missile and catching fire.
The boat was traveling on known drug-smuggling routes.
Since September, there have been 58 such strikes, with 193 people killed and four survivors.
The US Coast Guard was asked to conduct a search and rescue for the survivor.
Legal experts and human rights groups have criticized the strikes as potentially unlawful and lacking accountability.
The Pentagon calls these operations a fight against “narco-terrorism” but has not provided clear proof of organized drug networks.
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The U.S. military conducted another strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean suspected of drug trafficking, killing two men and leaving one survivor. The strike is part of President Donald Trump’s ongoing campaign to target drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere, which has led to nearly 200 deaths since last September.
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The U.S. military struck a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Friday.
Two men died in the strike, and one person survived.
The U.S. Southern Command shared video showing the explosion of the boat.
The military alerted the U.S. Coast Guard to search for the survivor immediately after the strike.
President Donald Trump approved a new counterterrorism strategy prioritizing the elimination of drug cartels in the region.
Since September, U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats have killed at least 193 people.
The military has not released proof that the targeted boats were carrying drugs.
Critics have raised legal questions about the strikes on these boats.
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Alabama lawmakers approved a plan to hold new primary elections if courts allow new Republican-drawn congressional districts. This change could reduce the number of Democratic-leaning seats in the state and is tied to recent Supreme Court decisions affecting voting rights laws.
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Alabama passed a law to hold new primaries if courts approve new GOP-drawn House districts for the midterm elections.
The law was quickly signed by Republican Governor Kay Ivey.
A court injunction from last year requires Alabama to use an existing congressional map until after the 2030 census.
The current map has five GOP-leaning districts and two Democratic-leaning districts with significant Black voter populations.
The Supreme Court recently narrowed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which had required states to create majority-minority districts.
Alabama Republicans want to reinstate a 2023 map with only one Democratic-leaning district.
Protests and opposition, including from Black lawmakers and civil rights activists, occurred during the special session.
Similar redistricting fights are underway in other southern states like Louisiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
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Virginia’s supreme court ruled against using new congressional maps that voters approved, saying the state didn’t follow the right legal process. This decision is a victory for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections and may help them keep more seats in the US House of Representatives.
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Virginia’s supreme court ruled 4-3 that new congressional maps approved by voters cannot be used.
The court said the state’s lawmakers did not follow the correct constitutional steps before the maps went to a public vote.
The new maps were designed to give Democrats up to four new House seats, but the ruling stops that.
Similar redistricting efforts in Texas, North Carolina, Missouri, and California could affect several House seats by favoring one party.
Republicans welcomed the ruling; President Trump called it a major win for his party.
The decision follows a US Supreme Court ruling that made it easier for states to redraw districts, affecting majority-Black districts that usually vote Democrat.
Redistricting battles across the US are shaping the fight for control in the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterms.
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Ana Duarte and her mother, Anette, faced homelessness and financial struggles while living in Boca Raton, Florida. After finishing college and finding a steady job, Ana invited her mother to live with her in a comfortable apartment, giving her a stable home for the first time.
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Ana and her mother experienced homelessness and frequent moves during Ana's childhood.
Anette worked many hours as a maid and took odd jobs to support them.
Ana left home during high school due to frustration with their difficult situation.
Ana earned a degree in social work from Florida Atlantic University.
She got a job with Food for the Poor, an international Christian aid group.
Ana secured a two-bedroom apartment and invited her mother to live with her.
Anette received the master bedroom, which she had never had before.
The story highlights the challenges of homelessness even in wealthy areas like Boca Raton.
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) reported a $2 billion loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, despite having higher income and some lower costs. The USPS earned $20.2 billion during this period, showing it is still facing financial challenges.
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USPS had a $2 billion net loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
The quarter ended on March 31.
Total operating revenue was $20.2 billion for the quarter.
Revenues increased compared to previous quarters.
Some operating costs went down during this time.
The USPS continues to face financial difficulties despite these changes.
The report shows the USPS is working to manage its money but still loses on balance.
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The U.S. is sending a special flight to bring home 17 Americans from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has a hantavirus outbreak. The ship will arrive near Spain soon, and U.S. health experts are already at the Canary Islands to help.
Key Facts
The MV Hondius cruise ship has a hantavirus outbreak on board.
There are 17 Americans still on the ship.
The ship will dock off the coast of Spain this weekend.
The U.S. will send a charter flight to bring these Americans back home.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent health experts to the Canary Islands.
The experts include epidemiologists, who study disease spreading, and medical staff.
The CDC team is preparing to manage the health situation as the passengers arrive.
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Alabama Republicans approved a law that would allow new primary elections using a new congressional map favorable to the GOP. This will only happen if the courts remove an order blocking the new map and keep the current one until after the 2030 Census.
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Alabama Republicans passed a law on Friday about new primary elections.
The law tells the governor to set new primaries for some races using a GOP-friendly map.
The new map has not been used yet because courts issued an injunction.
The injunction keeps the current map in place until after the 2030 Census.
The new law will only take effect if the courts lift this injunction.
The 2030 Census is a nationwide population count scheduled for that year.
The issue involves which congressional map Alabama will use for elections.
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Ana Duarte, who experienced homelessness as a child with her mother in Florida, has now found an apartment where they can live together. This story highlights their journey from homelessness to having a stable home.
Key Facts
Ana Duarte is 26 years old.
She and her mother were homeless when Ana was a child.
They lived without a stable home in Florida.
Ana has recently found an apartment for herself and her mother.
The story was reported by Steve Hartman for CBS News.
This is an example of overcoming homelessness and improving living conditions.
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An Oklahoma high school principal stopped a gunman who was a former student, preventing a mass shooting. The principal was shot in the leg during the incident and was honored for his bravery at a basketball playoff game.
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The principal tackled an armed former student at an Oklahoma high school.
This action prevented a potential mass shooting.
The principal was shot in the leg during the event.
He spoke about the moment with CBS News reporter Matt Gutman.
The principal was honored at an Oklahoma City Thunder playoff game for his courage.
The incident took place recently before the honor event.
The story was covered by CBS News and is available on their app.
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Police in the United States are warning about a game called "senior assassin," where high school seniors use water guns to "tag" players. In Massachusetts, a caller mistook a water gun for a real weapon and called 911, leading to police involvement.
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"Senior assassin" is a game played by high school seniors using water guns to tag each other.
The game is similar to tag but uses water guns instead of physical touch.
Police across the U.S. have issued warnings about this game for safety reasons.
In Massachusetts, someone called 911 after seeing a player with a water gun.
The caller thought the water gun was a real firearm.
Police responded to the call, which was based on a misunderstanding.
The incident highlights how realistic toy guns can cause confusion and concern.
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The Virginia Supreme Court rejected a new voting map that Virginia voters had approved. The map was intended to increase the number of Democratic seats in Congress, but the court’s decision favors Republicans ahead of upcoming elections.
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Virginia voters approved a new congressional map.
The new map was designed to give Democrats up to four more seats in Congress.
The Virginia Supreme Court voted narrowly to reject this map.
The court’s decision benefits Republicans for the midterm elections.
This ruling affects how voting districts will be drawn in Virginia.
The decision comes just before the upcoming midterm elections.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his supporters are working to defeat Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana in an upcoming election. This effort aims to replace Senator Cassidy in the Senate.
Key Facts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is currently the Health Secretary.
Kennedy Jr. and his allies want to unseat Senator Bill Cassidy.
Bill Cassidy is a U.S. Senator representing Louisiana.
The information comes from reports by Axios.
Political reporters Alex Isenstadt and Ken Thomas discussed this on a news program.
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The Pentagon made UFO documents public on Friday. President Donald Trump encouraged people to enjoy looking at the information and make their own decisions about what it means.
Key Facts
The Pentagon released documents about UFOs.
The release happened on a Friday.
President Donald Trump spoke about the document release.
He told the public to "have fun" interpreting the information.
The documents provide new information about UFO sightings.
There is no official explanation given for the UFOs in the released documents.
The public is invited to form their own opinions about the content.
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President Donald Trump said that UFO files were released to make information clear and open to the public. The Pentagon began sharing secret documents about unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported the decision, saying Americans should see the information themselves.
Key Facts
President Trump announced the release of UFO files from the Pentagon.
The files include previously secret documents about UFOs and UAPs.
The Pentagon is the U.S. Department of Defense, responsible for military matters.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the public should have access to this information.
The goal of releasing the files is to increase transparency about UFO-related matters.
UFO means unidentified flying objects, which are objects seen in the sky that cannot be explained.
UAP stands for unidentified aerial phenomena, a broader term that includes unusual sightings in the air.
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Virginia Democrats have asked the state Supreme Court to pause its decision to reject a recent vote on how voting districts are drawn. They plan to challenge this decision by appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Key Facts
Virginia Democrats requested a stay (pause) on the state Supreme Court's ruling.
The ruling overturned a referendum (public vote) held last month about redistricting (redrawing voting districts).
The motion to pause the ruling was filed jointly by the state, House Speaker Don Scott, and others.
The Democrats intend to appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Redistricting affects how electoral districts are formed for elections.
The issue is important because it influences political representation in Virginia.
The state Supreme Court's ruling invalidated the recent referendum on this topic.
This legal process is ongoing and involves both state and federal courts.
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Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky has started a pilot program to offer free full-day prekindergarten to all 4-year-old children in two counties. He signed an order to have state education officials work with local schools to make this happen.
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The pilot program will provide universal pre-K to families in two Kentucky counties.
The program is directed by an executive order from Governor Andy Beshear.
It aims to offer full-day prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds.
State education and labor officials will collaborate with local school districts to implement the program.
The initiative is part of a broader discussion about education plans leading up to 2028.
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The CBS News program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will have several guests on May 10, 2026. The guests include government officials and leaders from public and health organizations.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright will appear on the show.
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona is a guest.
Democratic Representative Ted Lieu from California will join the program.
Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of Save the Children US, will be featured.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, is also a guest.
The show airs on CBS News at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
It streams on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Sundays.
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Labour lost many council seats and came third in the Welsh Senedd elections behind Plaid Cymru and Reform UK. The SNP kept its majority in Scotland, while Reform UK and the Greens gained more local government seats in England.
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Labour suffered a historic loss in the Welsh Senedd elections, coming third.
Plaid Cymru and Reform UK finished ahead of Labour in Wales.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) kept its majority in the Scottish Parliament.
The race for second place in Scotland was close between Labour and Reform UK.
Labour lost over 1,000 council seats in England.
Reform UK won more than 1,400 councillor positions in England.
The Green Party also increased its number of councillors in England.
The news was discussed in the BBC Newscast podcast episode with hosts Adam, Chris, and James.
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