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The California governor’s primary election is about a month away, with a large, crowded debate featuring several Democratic and Republican candidates. Democrats mostly differed on future state policies, while Republicans blamed the current Democratic leadership for high costs and problems in California.
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The debate included six Democrats and two Republicans competing for the governor’s race.
Democrats ranged from progressive to moderate views, including Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Tony Thurmond.
Republican candidates Steve Hilton, endorsed by President Trump, and Chad Bianco are also running, with Hilton currently leading polls by a small margin.
Around one-fourth of voters remain undecided, so the race is still uncertain.
Key voter concerns discussed were healthcare, insurance, education, homelessness, immigration, and affordability.
Republicans blamed long-term Democratic leadership for California’s high costs.
Moderate Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former federal health official, is gaining support after another moderate candidate left the race.
Katie Porter, the only woman among top contenders, emphasized her experience as a single mother and concern about cost-of-living issues.
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on new military plans regarding Iran from CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper. The plans may include striking Iranian infrastructure, securing key areas like the Strait of Hormuz, and possibly using special forces to target uranium stockpiles to push Iran back to negotiations.
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The briefing will take place on Thursday and include new options for military action in Iran.
One plan proposes a quick, strong wave of strikes on Iran’s infrastructure to break negotiation deadlocks.
Another plan involves taking control of part of the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial shipping.
A possible special forces mission could aim to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile.
President Trump currently prefers a naval blockade as leverage but may consider military strikes if Iran does not change its position.
U.S. military leaders are also preparing for possible Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces.
Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine is expected to join the briefing.
A similar briefing in February influenced Trump’s decision to start war with Iran.
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The Justice Department shared a new photo showing the suspect involved in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting about 30 minutes before he got past security. The details aim to clarify the timeline of the incident.
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The suspect is connected to the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
A photo was released by the Justice Department showing the suspect shortly before the event.
The photo was taken roughly 30 minutes before the suspect went past security.
The release of this information is part of an effort to explain the timeline of the shooting.
The incident took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an annual event attended by journalists and government officials.
CBS News reported on the new details and provided coverage through their reporters.
Authorities continue investigating how the suspect managed to access the event.
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Prosecutors accuse singer D4vd (David Burke) of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and dismembering her body to hide the crime. They say he killed her after she threatened to expose their sexual relationship and hurt his career. D4vd denies the charges.
Key Facts
D4vd, a 21-year-old singer from Los Angeles, was charged with murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez, age 14.
Prosecutors claim he killed her on April 23, 2025, just before releasing his first album.
The victim’s body was found dismembered in his Tesla in September 2025 at a Hollywood impound lot.
Prosecutors allege D4vd used a chainsaw to dismember the body and amputated a finger with his name tattooed on it.
The two reportedly had a sexual relationship starting when she was 13 and he was 18, which continued after they "broke up."
Text messages suggest she threatened to reveal their relationship and damage his career.
Prosecutors say D4vd lured her to his home, stabbed her multiple times, and waited while she died.
Investigators found her identification at a remote location in Santa Barbara County in January 2026.
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The charges against Morgan Morrow from West Virginia, who was arrested in January for making threats related to President Donald Trump and a sniper on social media, have been dropped.
Key Facts
Morgan Morrow was arrested in January.
She faced charges related to terroristic threats.
The threats involved a social media post.
The post mentioned President Donald Trump and a sniper.
All charges against her have now been dismissed.
The case ended without a trial.
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Three recent events show many Americans focus on community, kindness, and hope rather than conflict. These moments include a senator facing illness speaking about what matters, King Charles III calling for unity during a U.S. Congress visit, and a hockey crowd singing a Canadian anthem together despite political tensions.
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Ben Sasse, a former senator with pancreatic cancer, emphasized family, community, and talking about important life matters.
Sasse described knowing our time is limited as a chance to focus on meaningful conversations and hope.
King Charles III, who is undergoing cancer treatment, addressed the U.S. Congress and urged cooperation and shared values.
His speech praised America's history and democratic ideals, encouraging renewal and partnership between political parties.
Both political parties in Congress responded with smiles and applause during the King’s speech.
At a Buffalo Sabres hockey game, 19,000 fans sang the Canadian national anthem without prompting after the microphone failed, showing neighborly respect.
This crowd action came despite ongoing political disputes between the U.S. and Canada over trade and tariffs.
The article highlights that most Americans are decent, hardworking people who want connection rather than division.
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The Supreme Court made a decision that weakens the Voting Rights Act. The case involved a new map in Louisiana that created a second majority-Black district, which the court said was racial gerrymandering.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against a Louisiana congressional map.
The map created a second majority-Black district in the state.
The court said the new map was an example of racial gerrymandering, which means drawing voting districts based on race.
The ruling weakens protections under the Voting Rights Act.
Representative Troy Carter of Louisiana responded to the decision.
The case affects how voting districts are drawn and could impact minority voters’ representation.
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The White House warned Congress that money to pay workers at the Department of Homeland Security, including TSA workers at airports, will run out soon. They urged the House of Representatives to approve the budget plan that the Senate already passed to avoid problems with airport security and other services.
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The White House says funding for Homeland Security workers will run out by May.
This includes TSA employees who help keep airports secure.
The funding lapse is the longest ever for the department.
The Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to Congress about the urgent need for funds.
The Senate has passed a budget resolution to provide full funding.
The House of Representatives is delaying approval of the budget.
Without funding, there could be disruptions at airports and risks to national security.
The White House wants the House to act quickly to avoid problems.
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The US Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana must redraw its congressional districts, weakening a key part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that protects against racial discrimination in voting. The court’s 6-3 decision allows states to create voting districts that may reduce the influence of Black and other minority voters, sparking mixed reactions from the White House and civil rights groups.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court overturned a major part of the Voting Rights Act, focusing on Louisiana’s congressional map.
The decision was made by a 6-3 vote along party lines.
Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, used to prevent racial discrimination in voting, was effectively weakened.
The White House called the ruling a "complete and total victory" and suggested states could redraw maps accordingly.
President Donald Trump recommended that states redraw their congressional districts in response to the ruling.
Civil rights groups like the NAACP condemned the decision as a major setback for racial equality.
Former President Barack Obama warned the ruling could let states weaken minority voting power by disguising racial bias as political decisions.
Some states may quickly redraw voting maps before the midterm elections this year.
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Senator Bernie Sanders spoke at a Capitol Hill panel with Chinese scientists about the need for global cooperation to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). He warned about risks such as misinformation, loss of privacy, job losses, and the dangers of powerful AI systems without safety controls.
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Bernie Sanders urged countries to work together on AI rules, similar to nuclear agreements during the Cold War.
He raised concerns about misinformation, privacy loss, social isolation in youth, and unemployment caused by automation.
Sanders warned about super-intelligent AI that could act beyond human control.
The panel included Chinese experts, leading to some criticism about trusting China in these talks.
Some conservatives agreed on the need for AI safety but opposed cooperating with China.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized America leading AI safety standards.
Chinese scientist Xue Lan said AI should not be controlled by only a few countries and called for U.S.-China cooperation.
Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed a bill to stop building new AI datacenters to help regulate AI development.
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The Florida Legislature approved a new map for congressional districts that aims to give Republicans a bigger advantage in upcoming elections. This decision came shortly after Governor Ron DeSantis proposed the map and on the same day the U.S. Supreme Court changed an important voting law.
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Florida lawmakers passed a new congressional map favoring Republicans.
The map is part of a national effort connected to President Donald Trump's plans for the midterm elections.
Governor Ron DeSantis presented his map proposal two days before the vote.
The U.S. Supreme Court removed a key part of the Voting Rights Act on the same day.
The Supreme Court’s change could make it harder to challenge district maps that reduce the voting power of nonwhite groups.
The new map could reduce Democrats’ chances in Florida's congressional races.
This effort is part of a larger national battle over redistricting before the 2024 elections.
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A tornado struck the small town of Mineral Wells in Texas, causing significant damage and injuring five people. This tornado occurred during a six-day severe storm outbreak affecting the Midwest and Southern United States.
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The tornado hit Mineral Wells, Texas, late on April 28.
Five people were taken to the hospital with injuries.
No deaths have been reported from this tornado.
The storm is part of a severe weather outbreak lasting six days.
The outbreak has affected both the Midwest and Southern U.S. regions.
The tornado caused widespread damage throughout the town.
Emergency services responded to the damaged areas following the storm.
The situation remains under observation as recovery efforts continue.
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The House has approved a three-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a program that allows surveillance of foreigners abroad without a warrant. However, the Senate is expected to have difficulty passing the bill because it includes a measure banning the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency, leading to likely short-term extensions instead.
Key Facts
The House passed the three-year FISA reauthorization with a vote of 235-191.
Section 702 allows the government to collect communications from foreigners outside the U.S. without a warrant, even if Americans are involved in the communication.
The program is considered important for national security and intelligence gathering.
The bill adds stricter punishments for abuses of the surveillance program and requires the FBI to provide written statements when searching American-related data.
The House combined the FISA bill with a ban on a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by the Federal Reserve, which is controversial.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate will likely not pass the combined bill due to the CBDC ban and may issue a short-term extension instead.
The current short-term authorization expires at midnight on Thursday, and Congress is about to recess for a week.
Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need to keep the surveillance program running to protect national security.
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The Coast Guard commandant, Adm. Kevin Lunday, said that some Coast Guard stations in the U.S. recently lost power, water, or gas service. Although these services have been restored, he warned that more outages might occur because the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown is ongoing.
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Several Coast Guard stations across the U.S. recently experienced power, water, or gas outages.
Service has been restored to these stations.
The outages happened during the DHS shutdown.
Adm. Kevin Lunday is the Coast Guard commandant.
He said more outages could happen if the shutdown continues.
The Coast Guard is responsible for search and rescue missions.
The DHS shutdown affects government operations including the Coast Guard.
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President Donald Trump said that the U.S. government’s investment in Intel stock has earned more than $30 billion in the past 90 days. He authorized the investment last summer to support the company, which makes semiconductor chips.
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President Trump authorized the U.S. government to invest in Intel last summer.
Intel is a company that makes semiconductor chips, which are important for computers and electronics.
The government’s stock holdings in Intel earned over $30 billion in 90 days.
The investment was made when Intel was struggling financially.
President Trump highlighted this gain as a positive result for the United States.
Semiconductor chips are essential parts used in many electronic devices.
The announcement was made on a Wednesday.
This stock gain reflects government involvement in supporting American companies.
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The Trump administration has ordered stronger security checks for many immigrants who apply for legal immigration benefits. This new rule applies to broad groups of people seeking to enter or stay in the United States.
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The administration requires more detailed security screenings for immigrants.
These enhanced checks apply to various categories of immigration applications.
The information comes from internal government documents.
The goal is to increase the level of security in immigration processes.
CBS News obtained and reported on these government documents.
This policy affects people applying for legal status, such as visas or green cards.
The decision was made during President Donald Trump’s administration.
Immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez covered the story for CBS News.
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A Chinese student who protested in Sydney was reportedly jailed for six years by Chinese authorities after returning to China. Australian human rights officials and student groups are calling on the government to investigate and provide more support for international students facing political repression from their home countries.
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A Chinese student studying at the University of Sydney disappeared after returning to China in December 2024.
The student was reportedly charged with secession and sentenced to six years in prison for joining pro-democracy protests in Sydney.
Australia’s human rights commissioner, Lorraine Finlay, highlighted risks of foreign governments punishing people for protests conducted in Australia.
Finlay called for a parliamentary inquiry to understand and respond to transnational repression affecting people in Australia.
Chinese international students in Australia expressed worry about their safety and political risks after the arrest.
Some students urged the Australian government to offer better protections and asylum options for those at risk of repression.
University of Sydney student leaders criticized both the university and government for not supporting students facing these threats.
Protests are heavily monitored by Chinese authorities even if they happen outside China, increasing risks for Chinese nationals abroad.
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Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey for posting "86 47" on Instagram, which prosecutors say is a coded threat against President Trump. Blanche explained that not all posts of "86 47" will lead to charges, as each case is evaluated individually.
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A federal grand jury indicted James Comey for posting "86 47" on Instagram in 2025.
"86" is slang for "remove" or "get rid of," and "47" refers to President Trump, the 47th president.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said every case involving "86 47" is treated differently and not all lead to prosecution.
Threatening the president's life is a crime, but charges depend on investigations and evidence.
Comey's defense will likely argue that the post does not constitute a true threat and that he is being selectively prosecuted.
No other similar federal cases have been brought against people using "86 47" or similar phrases targeting Trump.
The indictment came after recent threats and an attack on President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Cole Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at that event, did not enter a plea.
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D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2025 death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors say he killed her to stop her from damaging his music career and later tried to hide the crime; Burke denies the charges.
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David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, was killed in April 2025.
Prosecutors claim Burke stabbed Hernandez multiple times after she threatened to expose him.
Burke allegedly tried to cover up the killing by contacting Hernandez after her death.
Authorities say Burke bought items like a shovel, body bag, chainsaws, and a burn cage to dispose of the body.
Hernandez’s body was found dismembered in the front trunk of Burke’s car months later.
Prosecutors say Burke possessed child pornography and had a sexual relationship with Hernandez when she was under 14.
Burke’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2024.
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The USS Gerald R Ford, the largest U.S. aircraft carrier, is returning to its home port in Virginia after a 300-day deployment. During this time, it took part in military actions including the war with Iran and the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
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The USS Gerald R Ford is the world’s largest aircraft carrier.
It has been deployed for more than 300 days, the longest period since the Vietnam War.
The carrier participated in the U.S. military action against Iran and helped capture Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.
The ship will return to Virginia in mid-May.
Three U.S. aircraft carriers, including the Ford, were recently deployed in the Middle East simultaneously, a situation not seen since 2003.
The Ford’s deployment broke the previous U.S. post-Vietnam record of 294 days held by the USS Abraham Lincoln.
The long deployment has raised concerns over the effects on crew members and strain on the ship.
A fire on board forced the carrier to pause and return to the Mediterranean for repairs during its mission.
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