David Begnaud from CBS News meets a man who has gone to the Kentucky Derby every year for 79 years. The man’s final wish is to attend the Derby one last time before he dies.
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The story is about a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby 79 years in a row.
David Begnaud is the CBS News reporter telling the story.
The man’s wish is to go to the Derby one last time.
The Kentucky Derby is a famous annual horse race in the United States.
This story was featured in CBS News on May 16.
The report is available to watch on the CBS News App and online.
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The US government has proposed cutting up to 40% of water supplies from the Colorado River to Arizona, California, and Nevada due to severe drought and low reservoir levels. The plan, which will be finalized in June, could reduce the water flow by up to 3 million acre-feet annually and will be reviewed every two years.
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The plan targets Arizona, California, and Nevada, which rely on the Colorado River for water.
Water deliveries could be cut by up to 3 million acre-feet each year, enough to supply 6 to 9 million households for one year.
Cuts will be based on the legal priorities set by the 1922 Colorado River Compact, with California having the highest priority.
The Central Arizona Project, a canal transporting water to central and southern Arizona, may see water flow reduced to zero.
The Colorado River provides water to about 40 million people in the western US.
The seven states that depend on the river failed to reach an agreement on sharing cuts by a February deadline.
The river has lost nearly 28 million acre-feet of groundwater over 20 years due to overuse and drought.
States in the river’s upper basin (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico) resist cuts, saying lower basin states should reduce usage.
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The U.S. government is planning to bring charges against Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba. The news comes as officials say steps are being taken toward this indictment.
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Raúl Castro is a former president of Cuba.
He is currently 94 years old.
The U.S. is preparing to indict him.
An indictment means formal charges in a legal case.
This information comes from U.S. officials.
The news was reported by CBS News.
The details about the charges or reasons were not specified.
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A woman who was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was released after one month. Her husband, an active-duty U.S. Army soldier, spoke publicly about the situation.
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The woman was detained by ICE for one month.
She is married to a soldier currently serving in the U.S. Army.
Her release happened recently, on a Thursday.
ICE is a government agency that handles immigration enforcement.
The husband shared his views about her detention after her release.
CBS News reported on this story with their immigration correspondent.
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Two Democratic senators have asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study how reducing the number of flight attendants on long flights might affect passenger safety. They want the FAA to understand any risks before airlines are allowed to have fewer flight attendants on these flights.
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Two Democratic senators made the request to the FAA.
The request is about studying reduced flight attendant staffing on long flights.
The senators are concerned about the safety impact of having fewer flight attendants.
The Federal Aviation Administration is the U.S. government agency that oversees flight safety.
Airlines have considered or started using fewer flight attendants on some long-haul flights.
The study would help determine if this change affects passenger safety.
The report was shared by CBS News and its transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave.
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Temperatures in the United Kingdom are expected to rise from mid to high teens to the low twenties by midweek next week, with parts of south-east England possibly reaching 26°C. The weather will remain mixed with some sunshine, showers, and longer periods of rain.
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This week, UK temperatures have been 4-7°C below average with frequent showers, thunderstorms, and hail.
Thunderstorms and hail are normal in spring due to increased daylight and warmth.
The wind will shift from northerly to westerly this weekend, bringing slightly warmer weather and lighter winds.
By Sunday, temperatures will reach 12-16°C, near the average for this time of year.
Next week, temperatures will continue to rise, reaching 16-20°C by Tuesday and Wednesday in most parts of the UK.
Later in the week, temperatures could rise further to between 20-26°C, especially in south-east England.
Dry and mostly sunny weather is expected as an area of high pressure moves in from the south.
The warmer, settled weather might continue into the upcoming bank holiday weekend.
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CBS News' program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will feature guests discussing U.S. trade, Taiwan-U.S. relations, defense issues, bipartisan political efforts, and recent CBS News polling. The show airs Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern on CBS and streams later online.
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will appear on the show.
Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., is a guest.
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates will participate in the discussion.
The show includes a panel with bipartisan members of the Problem Solvers Caucus: Republican Brian Fitzpatrick and Democrat Tom Suozzi.
CBS News polling results will be reviewed with Anthony Salvanto, the executive director of elections and surveys.
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" airs on CBS News at 10:30 a.m. ET.
The program streams at 12:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com on Sundays.
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The U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro, announced plans to increase jail penalties for parents who do not follow curfew laws. This move targets adults whose children participate in what she calls "teen takeovers," involving delinquent behavior.
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Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
She plans to increase jail time penalties for parents who break curfew laws.
The focus is on parents whose teens take part in nighttime trouble or “delinquent acts.”
Adults who know about or allow these acts may face punishment.
The announcement came on a Friday.
The policy targets reducing youth crime related to curfew violations.
“Teen takeovers” refers to groups of teenagers causing disturbances during curfew hours.
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The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), a key government watchdog, is receiving only a small funding increase in the recent budget, which may not be enough to meet its audit work goals. Critics, including transparency advocates and Senator David Pocock, warn that without proper funding, the ANAO cannot fully oversee government spending and projects.
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The ANAO received $99.8 million in new annual funding, a slight increase from $98.2 million and below inflation.
The ANAO’s staff is expected to decrease from 435 people in 2025-26 to 421 in 2026-27.
The ANAO has run budget deficits for eight years and recorded a $5.3 million loss in 2024-25.
Because of funding problems, the ANAO lowered its audit report targets from 48 to between 38 and 42 reports.
The ANAO may stop producing the Major Projects Report, which monitors costly government defense projects.
Senator David Pocock says a well-funded ANAO helps find government waste and supports accountability.
Transparency experts suggest the ANAO should have independent funding and stronger protections to avoid political pressure.
The budget also included a small increase for the Commonwealth Ombudsman with $6.2 million over four years.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers is using social media to share behind-the-scenes moments during the annual federal budget week. He posts videos showing his daily routine, budget work, and casual conversations to make the complex budget more relatable to the public.
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Jim Chalmers is the Australian Treasurer responsible for the federal budget.
He is sharing daily activities on social media including running, making coffee, and working late.
Chalmers uses various video styles like slow motion and quick cuts to engage viewers.
Politicians increasingly use platforms like TikTok and Instagram to reach voters online.
Chalmers’ videos include unboxing the budget documents and informal chats with young people.
The federal budget is a detailed economic report that can be hard for most people to understand.
Other politicians also create social media content to explain or promote the budget.
Chalmers invited social media influencers into the budget lockup to help spread the message.
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A chicken sandwich sold by Gail’s bakery contains 6.88 grams of salt, more than the UK’s daily recommended limit. Eating too much salt can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart problems, kidney damage, and other health issues.
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The sandwich has more salt than five McDonald’s cheeseburgers.
The UK’s recommended daily salt limit is 6 grams; the WHO recommends 5 grams.
Salt (sodium chloride) is needed in small amounts for nerve function and water balance.
Too much salt increases blood pressure by making the heart work harder.
High blood pressure can cause strokes or heart attacks without obvious symptoms.
Excess salt can damage kidneys, bones, and may raise risks of some diseases.
A single high-salt meal is unlikely to cause harm, but regular intake raises health risks.
Over 500 sandwiches in the UK were analyzed for salt content by Action on Salt & Sugar.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats’ request to restore a new congressional map, leaving the current districts in place for upcoming elections. This decision follows a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a recent state constitutional amendment related to redistricting.
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The Supreme Court denied Virginia Democrats’ bid to bring back a congressional map that would have given them a chance to win four more House seats.
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a constitutional amendment passed by voters because it was introduced after early voting started.
The amendment aimed to respond to Republican redistricting gains in other states.
The U.S. Supreme Court usually intervenes only when federal law issues are involved.
Virginia’s Democratic leaders argued the election does not count until election day, even if early voting has begun.
Governor Abigail Spanberger’s office confirmed elections will occur under current district lines from 2021.
The Virginia Republican Party supported the Supreme Court’s decision, saying it stops Democrats from trying to divide the state unfairly.
Similar recent Supreme Court decisions have supported Republican-led redistricting efforts in other states like Alabama and Louisiana.
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The US has charged Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, an Iraqi militia commander, with planning multiple terrorist attacks in North America and Europe. He is accused of targeting Jewish sites and US interests as revenge for conflicts involving Iran and has been arrested and brought to the US for trial.
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Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi is a commander in Kataib Hezbollah, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the US.
He was arrested in Turkey and handed over to the FBI before being transported to the United States.
Saadi faces six terrorism-related charges connected to planning attacks in Europe, Canada, and the US.
The attacks allegedly targeted Jewish institutions and US or Israeli interests.
Attacks included bombings, arson, and stabbings in cities such as Liège, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, London, Antwerp, Paris, and Munich.
Saadi reportedly coordinated with the late Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani before his death in 2020.
Prosecutors say Saadi tried to hire people to bomb and set fire to Jewish centers in New York City, Los Angeles, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Saadi’s lawyer claims he is politically prosecuted and should be treated as a prisoner of war.
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Many parents in the UK have reported that the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) wrongly took large sums of money from their bank accounts or wages, even when they did not owe the money. The CMS was created to ensure child support payments but some cases involve old or finished arrangements, leading to financial and legal problems for parents like John Hammond and Richard George.
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John Hammond had nearly £20,000 taken from his bank account by the CMS even though his child support arrangement ended over 10 years ago.
The CMS took £19,269 from Hammond’s account before he won an appeal to get the money and legal costs returned.
Richard George also had £18,800 taken from his bank by the CMS, causing him shock and distress.
More than 30 parents reported issues such as incorrect arrears, money taken wrongly, and long court fights with the CMS.
The CMS replaced the Child Support Agency (CSA) in 2012 and manages child maintenance payments when parents don’t pay voluntarily.
The CMS uses rules to calculate payments and can take money directly from wages, bank accounts, benefits, or pensions.
The UK government department in charge, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), did not explain why these wrong takings happened.
A House of Lords report raised concerns about the CMS taking money inappropriately, even when parents were trying to pay.
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Driverless Waymo cars caused a traffic jam on a quiet street in Atlanta on Friday. These self-driving vehicles temporarily blocked part of a residential area as they operated without drivers.
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The incident happened in Atlanta on a quiet residential street.
Waymo’s driverless cars were involved in the traffic jam.
The cars were operating without human drivers behind the wheel.
This event took place on a Friday morning.
The traffic jam disrupted local residents’ daily routines.
Waymo is a company that develops self-driving car technology.
The situation attracted media attention, including from CBS News.
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President Donald Trump finished his important meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Trump said the meeting went "very good," but it is unclear what specific results or agreements came from the summit.
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President Trump and President Xi met in a high-level summit.
President Trump described the meeting as "very good."
The exact outcomes or agreements from the talks have not been clearly announced.
The summit involved important discussions between the United States and China.
Details about the discussions have not been fully shared with the public.
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SpaceX launched a Cargo Dragon spaceship carrying over 6,500 pounds of supplies and research gear to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage successfully landed back on Earth after the launch, marking SpaceX's 611th booster recovery.
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The Cargo Dragon carried supplies for about 50 science investigations and over 6,000 pounds of hardware and essentials for the station crew.
The Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and flew in line with the station’s orbit.
The rocket’s first stage completed its sixth flight and landed safely at Landing Zone 40 near the launch site.
This is the first Cargo Dragon spaceship to visit the station for the sixth time.
The dragon is scheduled to dock with the station’s forward Harmony module two days after launch.
The current Expedition 74 crew on the ISS includes astronauts from NASA, the European Space Agency, and Russia.
The ISS has hosted more than 4,000 science experiments from over 5,000 researchers in 110 countries over 25 years.
Future space missions include launching new crew members in July and September using Soyuz and SpaceX vehicles.
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President Donald Trump said he would discuss jailed Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai during his visit to China but showed little focus on human rights issues. This approach contrasts with previous US presidents who emphasized human rights in their China policies, even as conditions for activists in China have worsened under Xi Jinping.
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President Trump stated he would bring up Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy activist jailed in Hong Kong, with Chinese leaders.
Trump compared advocating for Lai’s release to letting former FBI Director James Comey out of jail, showing reluctance.
Previous presidents like George W. Bush and Barack Obama had publicly raised human rights concerns during visits to China.
The US has reduced focus on human rights in current China-US relations, marking a change from past diplomatic practices.
Human rights defenders say the situation in China has worsened under Xi Jinping, with crackdowns on activists, ethnic minorities, and religious groups.
China has detained up to 1 million Uyghurs and other minorities in re-education camps, accused of crimes against humanity by the UN.
US support has historically helped improve conditions for Chinese activists, but recent US policies show less intervention.
Trump’s first term included tough policies on China with sanctions on officials accused of abuses but lesser emphasis on human rights in diplomacy.
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