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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.
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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.
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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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President Donald Trump’s administration is directing agencies to reduce hunting restrictions on national parks and wildlife refuges in the lower 48 states. The goal is to increase hunting and fishing opportunities while supporting conservation, rural economies, and public access to outdoor spaces.
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The US Department of the Interior issued an order in January to remove barriers to hunting and fishing on federal lands.
This order affects 55 sites managed by the National Park Service in the contiguous United States.
Some lifted restrictions include allowing hunting stands that damage trees, using vehicles to retrieve animals, and hunting along trails.
Examples of changes: extended hunting seasons at Cape Cod National Seashore, cleaning kills in bathrooms at Lake Meredith, and allowing alligator hunting at Jean Lafitte Park.
Hunting participation in the US is declining, with only about 4.2% of people over age 16 identifying as hunters in 2024.
Hunting advocates want to expand access and promote the sport to support wildlife agencies that rely on hunting-related funds.
National Park Service lands allow hunting on roughly 51 million acres, mostly in Alaska, with fishing allowed at 213 sites.
Some officials question the wisdom of removing restrictions without public input, but the Interior Department says safety and legal rules will remain.
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The Virginia Supreme Court rejected the new congressional map that voters approved in April. This ruling was seen as a win for Republicans in the state.
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The Virginia Supreme Court made the decision to reject the new congressional map.
The map had been approved by voters in April through a public vote.
The court’s decision favored the Republican Party in Virginia.
The ruling affects how congressional districts will be drawn in the state.
Election law expert David Becker explained the significance of the ruling on CBS News.
The case is part of the larger debate over election maps and political representation.
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Labour suffered big losses in recent local elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, losing many council seats and key areas it's held for a long time. Some Labour members and union leaders say party leader Sir Keir Starmer should quit, but he has resisted calls to step down. Meanwhile, the news also covered the split of celebrity couple Tess Daly and Vernon Kay after 22 years of marriage.
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Labour lost about 1,300 council seats in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Labour was defeated badly in Wales and lost strongholds in northern England and the Midlands.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, made major gains in the local elections.
Some Labour MPs and union leaders want Sir Keir Starmer to resign as party leader.
Starmer has refused to quit despite pressure from within his party.
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan lost her seat to the Plaid Cymru party.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham may challenge Starmer’s leadership soon.
Tess Daly and Vernon Kay announced they are separating after 22 years of marriage.
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The Virginia Supreme Court canceled a new congressional map that voters had approved recently. This decision may affect the upcoming November elections in Virginia.
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The Virginia Supreme Court rejected the new congressional district map.
The map was approved by voters last month.
The ruling could change how districts are drawn for the November midterm elections.
The decision is seen as a setback for the Democratic Party in Virginia.
The change might influence which candidates win seats in Congress.
The court’s ruling means the previous map or a new one might be used instead.
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The U.S. Labor Department reported that unemployment stayed the same in April while the country added 115,000 jobs, which was more than expected. Experts discuss what these job numbers mean for the overall health of the U.S. economy.
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The unemployment rate did not change in April.
The U.S. added 115,000 new jobs in April.
This number of new jobs was higher than what experts predicted.
The Labor Department provided the job and unemployment data.
Mohamed El-Erian, a business professor and economic advisor, talked about the economic impact of these numbers.
The discussion was part of a report by Amna Nawaz.
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California will start a program called "Golden State Start" this summer to give 400 free diapers to every newborn at selected hospitals. The program aims to help families with the high cost of diapers, beginning with hospitals serving low-income patients and planning to expand later.
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The program will begin this summer at 65 to 75 California hospitals.
Each newborn discharged from these hospitals will receive 400 free diapers.
The program focuses first on hospitals with many Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid) patients.
California set aside $7.4 million last year and requested $12.5 million this year to fund and expand the program.
Families spend about $1,000 a year on diapers for babies in California.
The diaper supply should last a baby about five weeks, assuming about 10 diaper changes per day.
California’s Medicaid program currently does not offer free diapers for newborns.
The diapers will be provided through a nonprofit called Baby2Baby, which oversees distribution in participating hospitals.
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Virginia’s Supreme Court rejected a new congressional map that voters had approved. The map was seen as favoring Democrats, and the court’s decision is a setback for the party during a national fight over changing voting districts.
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Virginia’s Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved congressional redistricting plan.
The plan was designed to help Democrats win more seats in Congress.
Both Democrats and Republicans are competing to redraw district maps in the middle of the decade.
The court ruling affects Virginia’s political landscape and could influence the balance of power.
The decision happened amid ongoing national debates about how voting districts are drawn and changed.
Experts from the Cook Political Report discussed the ruling and its wider implications.
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Republican Representative Nancy Mace says that since 2004, the House of Representatives has paid $338,000 to settle sexual harassment claims against lawmakers. This information came from a subpoena and was discussed during a CBS News segment.
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The House has paid $338,000 to resolve harassment claims against members since 2004.
The claims involved sexual harassment allegations.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina brought this information forward.
The information was revealed through a subpoena, which is a legal order to provide evidence.
Former Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California responded to the news on a CBS show.
The discussion took place on CBS News’ program called "The Takeout."
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