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Ohio voters are holding primary elections for the U.S. Senate and governor races, which are competitive despite Ohio becoming more Republican in recent years. Democrats hope to win one or both races in November, as tight polls show close contests between candidates from both parties.
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Ohio is holding primary elections for the U.S. Senate and governor races on Tuesday.
Ohio has become more Republican-leaning, supporting President Donald Trump in past elections.
Senator Jon Husted (Republican) currently holds the Senate seat after being appointed.
Sherrod Brown, a former senator and Democrat, is expected to run for Senate again and is seen as a strong candidate.
Polls show a close race between Husted and Brown, with Husted holding a slight lead in some surveys.
Governor Mike DeWine, a moderate Republican, cannot run for a third term, leaving the governor’s race open.
Vivek Ramaswamy is the favored Republican candidate for governor, with Amy Acton as the likely Democratic nominee.
Polls show tight competition in the governor’s race, with both candidates having similar support levels.
Political analysts say the races are close and could be influenced by national opinions on President Trump.
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California governor candidate Katie Porter released a new ad that mentions a viral video of her yelling at a staffer in 2021. In the ad, she talks about her personal life and says she will stand up to President Donald Trump and large companies to help Californians.
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The original video of Porter yelling at a staffer became viral and was from 2021.
In the video, Porter told the staffer to "get out of my shot" during a call with Jennifer Granholm.
The staffer was trying to correct a mistake Porter made.
In her new ad, Porter says she understands everyday struggles as a single mom with three kids.
Porter mentions her old mini-van with nearly 200,000 miles and having a grown child who might move back home.
She says helping California will require standing up to President Donald Trump and calling out greedy corporations.
The ad ends with her repeating, "Now, could you guys please get out of my shot."
This news story is still developing and may have updates later.
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Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat, is popular with many Republicans according to recent polls. Despite reports that Republicans and President Donald Trump are trying to persuade him to join their party, Fetterman says he will remain a Democrat.
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John Fetterman is a Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania.
Polls show he has high approval ratings among Republicans, sometimes higher than among Democrats.
Republicans and President Trump are reportedly trying to convince Fetterman to switch parties.
Fetterman has voted with Republicans on some issues, such as supporting Trump’s Iran strikes and approving Markwayne Mullin for Homeland Security leadership.
He defended the need for a White House ballroom after a security incident, echoing Trump's views.
Fetterman has said publicly that he is staying a Democrat and that switching parties is not his intention.
A POLITICO report quoted him saying he would be a “s****y Republican” if he switched, indicating reluctance.
Republicans are working to keep control of the Senate, with 35 seats up for election this year.
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A manhunt is in progress in Tennessee for Craig Berry, a retired special forces veteran wanted for shooting his wife during a fight on May 1. Berry fled into nearby woods before police arrived, and authorities say he is armed and dangerous.
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The incident happened in Stewart County, Tennessee, around 1:30 a.m. on May 1.
Craig Berry allegedly shot his wife during a domestic dispute.
The wife was taken to the hospital; her condition has not been shared publicly.
Berry ran into the woods near their home before deputies arrived.
Authorities have issued an additional warrant charging Berry with second-degree attempted murder.
The U.S. Marshals Service is helping local law enforcement search for Berry.
Berry is considered armed with at least one handgun and extra ammunition.
The sheriff’s office urges the public to report any sightings or suspicious activity to 911.
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The U.S. military struck a boat in the Caribbean Sea on Monday, killing two people. This action is part of President Trump’s ongoing campaign against drug trafficking vessels in Latin American waters, which has resulted in at least 188 deaths since September.
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The U.S. military targeted a boat accused of carrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea on May 4, 2026.
This campaign has included multiple strikes against boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean.
At least 188 people have died in these strikes since they began in early September.
President Trump describes the U.S. as being in "armed conflict" with drug cartels in Latin America.
The campaign aims to reduce the flow of drugs into the United States and prevent overdoses.
The military has not provided evidence that the targeted vessels were carrying drugs.
Critics question the legality of these boat strikes.
The strikes started as the U.S. increased its military presence in the region and followed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on drug charges.
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Steve Reed, a senior Labour Party minister, urged members not to focus on replacing leader Keir Starmer after poor local election results. He said most Labour MPs want to avoid leadership fights and concentrate on improving public services and council control. Some MPs have discussed asking Starmer to set a timetable for stepping down, but cabinet ministers mostly support him.
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Steve Reed, Labour communities secretary, warned against focusing on replacing Keir Starmer now.
Some MPs worry Starmer is unpopular and may not lead Labour well in the next general election.
Discussions occurred about asking Starmer to plan his departure, but few want an immediate leadership challenge.
Potential challengers like Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner are unlikely to start a leadership contest.
Labour faces losses of over 1,500 council seats and risks losing traditional areas like Wales.
Most cabinet ministers want to keep Starmer as leader and think he deserves credit for past election wins.
Newer MPs may underestimate leadership challenges because they have mostly seen election wins.
Some MPs pushing for Starmer to leave are linked to Andy Burnham, who aims to return to Westminster.
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Voters in Ohio will hold primary elections on May 5, 2026, to choose candidates for several key political offices ahead of the November midterm elections. Important races include the Ohio governor's race and a special US Senate election, both seen as significant for the balance of power in Congress during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Ohio’s primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Polls open at 6:30 am and close at 7:30 pm local time on that day.
Voters will select candidates for US Senate, US House, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, state supreme court, state senate, and state house.
The Ohio governor’s race is notable with Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy competing for the Republican nomination.
Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in the Democratic primary for governor.
The special US Senate election is to fill the seat vacated by Vice President JD Vance.
Former Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, is seeking to regain his Senate seat.
The Republican gubernatorial candidate Heather Hill was disqualified but will still appear on the ballot; her votes will not count.
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Alan Jones, a well-known Australian radio broadcaster, faces 27 charges related to sexual misconduct dating from 2003 to 2020. His lawyers argue that the police search of his home and phone was improper and may have used invalid warrants. The case will go to a hearing in August, where Jones will contest the allegations.
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Alan Jones is charged with 25 counts of indecent assault and 2 counts of sexual touching involving nine alleged victims.
The police searched Jones’s Sydney home in November 2024 after an eight-month investigation.
Jones’s lawyers claim the search warrants were invalid and that police searched his phone without proper procedure.
The defense may request to stop the legal proceedings or exclude evidence from the case.
NSW police deny any wrongdoing and say the search warrants are valid.
The court has been asked to release documents related to the investigation, but the police oppose this as fishing for a case.
The hearing is set to last four months, starting in August 2025.
Jones has publicly denied all allegations, calling them baseless or distorted.
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President Joe Biden has made his first endorsements for the 2026 midterm elections, supporting two Democratic candidates who worked in his administration. His endorsements may show how much influence he still has in the Democratic Party as he works to shape his legacy.
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President Biden endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor of Georgia and Dan Koh for a congressional seat in Massachusetts.
Both candidates previously served in Biden’s administration in important roles.
Bottoms is running to replace retiring Republican Governor Brian Kemp in a competitive race.
Biden praised Bottoms for her leadership during challenges like the pandemic and a cyberattack on Atlanta.
Koh is trying to succeed Representative Seth Moulton, who is running for Senate.
Biden’s endorsements can help candidates gain attention and fundraising support during primaries.
Although Biden’s approval ratings declined, some voters still respect him personally and as an experienced political leader.
Experts say Biden’s endorsements can influence election outcomes, especially as some voters look back favorably on his time in office.
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Eight Republican state senators in Indiana face primary elections after voting against President Donald Trump's redistricting plan. President Trump and his supporters are backing challengers and spending millions on ads to oppose these incumbents, testing Trump's influence over the Republican Party.
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Eight incumbent Republican state senators in Indiana voted against Trump’s redistricting plan and now face primary challenges.
President Trump called these senators “SUCKERS” and said they should be primaried for opposing him.
About $9 million in advertising has targeted these incumbents, far more than usual for state races.
Outside conservative groups, aligned with Trump, have spent millions on ads and mailers against the senators.
Vice President JD Vance accused Senate leader Rodric Bray of dishonesty related to the redistricting vote.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and White House officials have actively pressured Indiana lawmakers, including attempts to influence candidates.
Some senators have received threats, including bomb threats and swatting (fake emergency calls to provoke police raids).
The primary results will show if President Trump still controls the Republican Party in a state he has won three times.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned antisemitic vandalism after swastikas were painted on synagogues and homes in Queens. The police hate crimes unit is investigating the incidents, and city officials promise to hold those responsible accountable.
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Swastikas were painted on several synagogues and homes in Queens, New York.
One swastika was painted on a plaque honoring survivors of Kristallnacht, a historic anti-Jewish attack.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the vandalism a deliberate act of antisemitic hatred.
Mamdani emphasized that antisemitism is not acceptable in Queens or New York City.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the vandalism.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin described the graffiti as signs of hatred and threats.
These incidents occur amid a rise in antisemitic attacks worldwide.
City leaders expressed solidarity with the Jewish community and stressed the importance of safety and dignity.
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The US military conducted a strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people as part of an ongoing campaign against drug trafficking. Since early September, this campaign led by President Trump’s administration has killed at least 188 people by targeting vessels suspected of carrying drugs, though clear evidence has not been shared.
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The US military bombed another boat in the Caribbean Sea on Monday, killing two people.
The campaign to destroy drug-smuggling boats began in early September under President Trump.
At least 188 people have died in these military strikes targeting alleged drug traffickers.
The strikes have also taken place in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The US military has not provided proof that the targeted boats were carrying drugs.
Mexico has warned the US not to repeat involvement in these anti-drug operations.
The campaign grew during a time the US increased military presence in the region.
President Trump described this as an “armed conflict” to stop drug flow and reduce overdose deaths in the US.
Critics question the legality and evidence behind these strikes on boats.
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Some people who call themselves baby sleep experts are giving advice that could harm babies, including suggesting unsafe ways for babies to sleep. A BBC investigation secretly recorded such advice, which goes against official health guidelines meant to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The government plans to regulate who can call themselves a nurse to help stop unsafe advice.
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Secret filming showed an expert advising to put a newborn baby to sleep on their front, which increases the risk of SIDS.
The NHS says babies should always sleep on their backs in their own safe sleep space for the first year.
Another expert recommended putting towels in a baby's cot, which also raises the risk of SIDS and accidental death.
The infant sleep advice industry is unregulated, so anyone can call themselves a sleep expert or maternity nurse.
Many parents reported concerns and regrets after following advice from two popular self-described experts, Alison Scott-Wright and Lisa Clegg.
In 2022, there were 215 unexplained deaths of children under one year old in the UK, many linked to sleep issues.
The UK government plans to restrict use of the term "nurse" to only those legally qualified, aiming to protect babies from dangerous misinformation.
The case of a baby who died after being put to sleep in an unsafe position by someone calling themselves a maternity nurse helped prompt government action.
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President Donald Trump is backing challengers in Indiana Republican state Senate primaries against incumbent senators who opposed his plan to redraw congressional district lines. This conflict highlights divisions within the Indiana Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Twenty-one Indiana Republican state senators voted against President Trump’s redistricting plan in December.
Eight of these senators are running for reelection this year.
President Trump has endorsed primary challengers against seven of these incumbents.
Trump and his allies have spent millions of dollars to support these challengers.
The redistricting effort aimed to help Republicans keep control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Some Indiana Republicans opposed Trump’s plan because they felt it ignored voters’ preferences and state independence.
Notable Republicans like former Governor Mitch Daniels have supported the incumbents who resisted Trump.
Indiana is a state Trump won comfortably in previous elections, making this intraparty fight significant for GOP unity.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend the Met Gala but used the occasion to recognize six workers from the fashion industry. He emphasized the important roles of people behind the scenes who help make fashion possible.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is the leader of New York City.
He chose not to go to the Met Gala event.
Mamdani highlighted six fashion industry workers instead.
He mentioned jobs like seamstresses, tailors, retail workers, and delivery drivers.
He said these workers’ skills and hard work should be appreciated.
The focus was on celebrating the people who work behind the scenes in fashion.
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Florida recently approved a new congressional map that favors one political party. This change is part of a larger trend across the United States where states redraw voting districts to benefit certain parties.
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Florida is the latest state to pass a partisan congressional map.
Partisan maps are designed to give an advantage to one political party.
Congressional redistricting happens after the census to adjust districts for population changes.
Redistricting can impact election outcomes by changing which voters are grouped together.
This practice is often called gerrymandering when used to favor one party unfairly.
Similar changes are taking place in other states across the country.
CBS News is covering the nationwide impact of these redistricting moves.
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Spirit Airlines has shut down, which is causing ongoing problems for travelers and the airline industry. Meanwhile, new information has come out about U.S. soldiers who went missing in Morocco.
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Spirit Airlines has closed its operations.
The closure is affecting passengers and the airline market.
There is ongoing fallout or consequences from this shutdown.
New details have been released about U.S. soldiers missing in Morocco.
The situation with the soldiers involves the U.S. military.
CBS News covered both stories on their program "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Viewers can watch the report on the CBS News app or website.
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A gunman near the Washington Monument was shot by the Secret Service. Also, a United Airlines flight was very close to the New Jersey Turnpike when its landing gear hit a truck.
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The Secret Service shot a gunman near the Washington Monument.
The incident involved a threat close to a major U.S. landmark.
A United Airlines plane was flying about 20 feet above the New Jersey Turnpike.
The plane’s landing gear hit a truck while it was near the highway.
No further details about injuries or damage were provided.
Both events happened recently and received coverage on CBS Evening News.
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A federal judge raised concerns about how Cole Allen, the person accused of attacking at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, is being treated in jail. The judge apologized to the defendant for what seemed like harsh and restrictive conditions at the Washington, D.C. jail where he is held.
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Cole Allen is accused of attacking at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
A federal judge reviewed his treatment while in jail.
The judge felt the jail conditions were too strict and punishing.
The judge apologized directly to Cole Allen for these conditions.
The jail is located in Washington, D.C.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen.
This event happened on a Monday.
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The Supreme Court allowed a decision that invalidated Louisiana’s congressional map to take effect right away, prompting state officials to suspend primaries and redraw the map before upcoming elections. This move sparked a strong disagreement between conservative and liberal justices over whether the court should intervene so close to an election.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana’s current congressional map is unconstitutional.
The map included two majority-Black districts held by Democrats.
Louisiana officials suspended this month’s House primaries to create a new map.
The court shortened its usual 32-day waiting period to let the ruling apply immediately.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson opposed the immediate effect, warning about chaos and bias.
Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, defended the decision and rejected claims of bias.
The ruling changes how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is applied to claims of racial discrimination in redistricting.
The decision affects other states like Tennessee and Alabama, where redistricting could reduce Democratic seats.
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