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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Straus Family Creamery is recalling some flavors and sizes of its organic ice cream because metal pieces might be in the product. The ice cream was sold in 17 states starting May 4, and no injuries have been reported so far.
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The recall is voluntary and involves certain flavors and sizes of Straus Family Creamery’s organic ice cream.
The ice cream might contain foreign metal parts.
The recalled products were sold in 17 states including Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and others.
The ice cream was sold starting May 4 and comes in paper cups with seals, in quart and pint sizes.
Customers should throw away the recalled products and not return them to stores.
Consumers can get a replacement voucher by visiting the company’s website or contacting them by phone or email.
This recall follows other recent food recalls due to contamination or mislabeling in products like potato chips, noodles, muffins, and hot cocoa mixes.
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Voters in the Brisbane seat of Stafford are taking part in a byelection after the death of former independent MP Jimmy Sullivan. If the Labor party loses the seat to the Liberal National Party (LNP), it could seriously weaken Labor leader Steven Miles’ position and affect the balance of power in Queensland.
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The Stafford byelection follows the death of Jimmy Sullivan, who was expelled from the Labor party in 2025.
Stafford has been mostly held by Labor since 1989 but is now considered a marginal seat with a 5.3% Labor margin.
Experts predict the LNP candidate Fiona Hammond could win with around 51-52% of the vote after preferences.
Byelection swings toward sitting governments are rare, so a loss would be significant for Labor.
A loss in Stafford could threaten Steven Miles’ leadership, with Shannon Fentiman likely to challenge him.
The Greens did not recommend preferences between Labor or LNP this time, which is unusual.
One Nation did not put forward a candidate in Stafford, missing a chance to increase their vote share.
Steven Miles stated the byelection result would not change the leadership or government but acknowledged its importance as a message to the ruling LNP.
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Workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) have gone on strike after failing to agree on a new contract. This strike will stop train service, affecting about 250,000 daily riders, and cause more traffic and delays.
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The strike happened because both sides could not agree on the last year of a four-year contract.
The union wanted a 5% pay raise, but the MTA offered 3% to 4.5%, depending on some work rule changes.
Higher pay raises might cause fares to increase on all MTA services, including subways and buses.
The LIRR carries about 250,000 passengers each weekday, making it the busiest commuter railroad in North America.
Refunds will be given to monthly ticket holders for the days affected by the strike, with details coming soon.
Shuttle buses will run from some LIRR stations to nearby subway stations in Queens to help riders.
The MTA also suggested using NICE Bus service and working from home to reduce traffic during the strike.
The strike is expected to cause more traffic jams and delays since many riders cannot work from home.
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President Donald Trump announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS worldwide, was killed in a mission in Africa. The mission was carried out by American forces and the Nigerian military, aiming to stop him from planning attacks.
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Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was the second-in-command of ISIS globally.
President Trump directed the mission to eliminate him.
The operation involved U.S. forces and Nigeria’s armed forces.
The mission took place in Africa.
Al-Minuki was described as a very active terrorist.
The aim was to stop him from targeting Americans and people in Africa.
President Trump thanked the Nigerian government for their support.
The Pentagon had not commented publicly by the time of the report.
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President Trump announced that U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria. This move is expected to reduce ISIS's ability to plan attacks in Africa and against Americans.
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Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was a leader in the Islamic State group operating in Nigeria.
The U.S. and Nigerian militaries worked together to kill him.
President Trump shared the news on his social media platform, Truth Social.
The U.S. State Department labeled al-Minuki as an Islamic State leader in 2023.
The U.S. Treasury Department placed him on the global terrorist list, which includes sanctions against him.
His death is seen as weakening ISIS’s global operations, especially in Africa.
The news is recent and may be updated as more details come in.
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Several top leaders at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have left or been fired, including the acting heads of drug and vaccine regulation. The agency currently has no permanent commissioner or deputy commissioner, and a new acting commissioner has been named.
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Tracy Beth Høeg, acting head of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said she was fired after six months in the role.
Katherine Szarama, acting head of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, who had just started, is also reportedly leaving.
Jim Traficant, FDA chief of staff, was removed from his position.
Marty Makary, FDA commissioner, resigned earlier in the week.
The agency now lacks permanent leaders in its top positions.
Kyle Diamantas, formerly the top food regulator, is the new acting FDA commissioner.
Michael Davis will act as director of the drug evaluation center.
Karim Mikhail, previously CEO of a pharmaceutical company, will temporarily lead the biologics center.
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Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City, killing at least seven Palestinians. Israel said the attack targeted the leader of Hamas’s armed group, but this claim has not been independently confirmed.
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The air strikes took place on a Friday night in Gaza City.
At least seven Palestinians died as a result of the strikes.
The attacks hit both an apartment building and a civilian vehicle.
Israel said the target was the head of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza.
Hamas is an armed group based in Gaza.
Al Jazeera reported on the incident but did not verify Israel’s claims.
The strike affected civilians living in the area.
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A New York doctor who survived Ebola in 2014 is worried about healthcare workers treating a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo. The current outbreak has at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths, with no approved vaccines or treatments for the specific Ebola strain involved.
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The outbreak is in Ituri province, eastern Congo, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.
This is the 17th Ebola outbreak in the Congo since 1976.
The doctor, Craig Spencer, contracted Ebola while working in Guinea in 2014 and recovered after 19 days in the hospital.
The current outbreak involves the Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDV) strain, which has caused only two previous smaller outbreaks.
There are no approved vaccines or treatments for the BDV strain of Ebola.
Health officials worry about healthcare workers due to their close contact with contagious patients.
The region is unstable with population movement, complicating efforts to control the outbreak.
Concerns exist about reduced U.S. support because of changes under President Donald Trump’s administration, including cuts to USAID and withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
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President Donald Trump talked to Chinese leader Xi Jinping about Jimmy Lai, a jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy supporter, but said Xi told him Lai’s case was “tough.” Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison under China’s security law, and his family fears for his health while in jail.
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Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old British citizen and media tycoon, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February under a Chinese security law.
Lai was arrested in 2020 following large pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
President Trump raised Lai’s case with Xi Jinping during a recent visit to China but was told it was difficult to help.
Trump said he did not feel optimistic about Lai’s release.
Lai has diabetes and has been kept in solitary confinement without air conditioning, causing serious health decline.
Lai’s daughter thanked Trump for trying to help and expressed hope that Xi would release her father.
The case has drawn international attention, especially in the UK, due to concerns over Hong Kong’s promised democratic rights after 1997.
Trump had previously spoken to Xi about releasing Lai, highlighting his age and poor health.
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The U.S. Office of Government Ethics revealed that President Donald Trump reported financial transactions worth at least $220 million in stocks of major U.S. companies earlier this year. The total value of these transactions is estimated to be between $220 million and $750 million.
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President Donald Trump disclosed financial transactions in U.S. company securities.
The transactions occurred earlier this year.
The minimum reported amount is $220 million.
The total estimated value could be as high as $750 million.
The transactions involve stocks in major U.S. companies.
The disclosure was made public by the Office of Government Ethics.
This information is part of President Trump’s financial disclosure forms.
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British artist Matthew Collings says his art show, "Drawings Against Genocide," which shows Israeli actions against Palestinians, was wrongly called anti-Semitic. The exhibition in London was cancelled after protests and public complaints.
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The artist is Matthew Collings from the UK.
The exhibition is called "Drawings Against Genocide."
The artworks depict violence by Israel against Palestinians.
Some people said the exhibition was anti-Semitic.
The show faced protests and public outrage.
Because of this backlash, the exhibition was cancelled in London.
Collings denies the exhibition is anti-Semitic and says it was misunderstood.
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Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, the acting head of the FDA's drug review center, is leaving her position amid recent departures at the agency. Her exit follows that of FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, who resigned after disagreements over approving flavored e-cigarettes.
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Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg led the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) since December.
She is stepping down shortly after Dr. Marty Makary resigned as FDA commissioner.
Makary resigned due to conflicts over the approval of flavored e-cigarettes, which he reportedly opposed.
Høeg has a history of vaccine skepticism, including involvement in a memo linking children's deaths to COVID-19 vaccines without data.
Her leadership at CDER caused concern among some FDA officials.
Dr. Vinay Prasad, former head of the vaccine approval office at the FDA, also left the agency recently.
Høeg said she is committed to honest, science-based decision-making and transparency.
The departures highlight internal tensions and leadership changes at the FDA.
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Some Republican lawmakers are upset with the Pentagon after it decided not to send thousands of U.S. troops to Poland. They claim that Poland and key military leaders were not properly informed, while the Pentagon says the decision was carefully planned and not last-minute.
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The Pentagon stopped sending over 4,000 troops from Texas to Poland as part of a planned rotation.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the decision was detailed and involved many leaders, not a surprise.
Republican Congressman Don Bacon said Poland was not told about the troop withdrawal and called the Pentagon’s explanation false.
Other Republicans in the House Armed Services Committee expressed frustration and said they were not consulted about the decision.
The troop pullback has been described as embarrassing and a “slap in the face” to Poland and U.S. allies in the Baltics.
Professor Rajan Menon said Europe is trying to reduce its reliance on U.S. military protection.
President Donald Trump has threatened to reduce U.S. troops not only in Germany but also in Spain and Italy.
The Pentagon is reviewing troop levels in Europe following President Trump’s statements.
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Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren asked President Trump’s administration not to extend a waiver on sanctions related to buying Russian oil. The current waiver is set to expire just after midnight on Saturday.
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The waiver allows some buyers of Russian oil to avoid U.S. sanctions.
The current waiver is about to expire just after midnight on Saturday.
Senators Shaheen and Warren urged the administration not to renew this waiver.
They want to continue pressure on Russia by enforcing oil sanctions fully.
The call reflects concerns over U.S. policy toward Russia and sanctions enforcement.
Senators Shaheen represents New Hampshire, and Warren represents Massachusetts.
The request was made publicly on a Friday before the waiver deadline.
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A convoy named "Soumoud 2," carrying doctors, engineers, and activists, is getting ready to travel from Libya to Egypt's Rafah crossing. The convoy aims to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza after starting its journey from Algeria about a week ago.
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The convoy is called "Soumoud 2."
It includes medical workers, engineers, and activists.
The convoy started from Algeria.
It has been traveling for about one week.
Its current location is Libya.
The next destination is Egypt’s Rafah crossing.
The goal is to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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David White retired in 2025 after 33 years working in education, including 15 years as a principal at an Atlanta elementary school. Missing the school community, he returned to the same school in a new role as site manager, where he handles maintenance and upkeep tasks.
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David White retired at age 58 after 33 years in education.
He spent 15 years as principal of Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta.
White won Principal of the Year for Atlanta Public Schools during his career.
After retiring, he found retirement lonely and missed the school.
He applied for and accepted the job of site manager at the same school.
His new role includes jobs like power washing bathrooms and inspecting fire extinguishers.
White is happy to continue working in some capacity at the school he cares about.
The current principal, Holly Brookins, supports White’s return in this new role.
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The US Justice Department is preparing to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for a 1996 attack that killed four people when two civilian planes were shot down. This move is part of ongoing US pressure on Cuba, which includes sanctions and an oil blockade causing fuel shortages on the island.
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Raúl Castro, aged 94, led Cuba for 15 years and stepped down in 2021.
The planned charges relate to the downing of two planes operated by Brothers to the Rescue, a US activist group, in 1996.
Four people died during the shooting down of the planes on February 24, 1996.
Brothers to the Rescue had previously flown into Cuban airspace and dropped anti-government leaflets.
US officials say the indictment could be announced soon and requires grand jury approval.
President Donald Trump declined to comment directly but mentioned Cuba is a "country in decline" and needs help.
The US has imposed an oil blockade on Cuba, worsening fuel shortages and causing blackouts.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently met with Cuban officials in Havana amid these tensions.
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The remains of a 6-year-old boy named Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez were found in Texas more than three years after he went missing. His mother, Cindy Rodriguez Singh, who was charged with his murder, fled the country but was arrested in 2025.
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Noel was last seen alive in October 2022 in Everman, Texas.
His mother told police he was living with his father in Mexico, but this was false.
Cindy Rodriguez Singh fled to India in March 2023 with other children, except Noel.
She was charged with capital murder in October 2023.
The FBI listed her as a top 10 most wanted fugitive before her arrest in 2025.
Human remains found in a search of Noel’s former home were confirmed to be his.
Cindy was found incompetent to stand trial but may regain competency in the future.
Officials are planning to proceed with a trial once her competency is restored.
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David White, a 58-year-old who retired after 33 years in education as an elementary school principal, decided to return to work as a handyman. He wanted to keep contributing in a meaningful way after retirement.
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David White is 58 years old.
He worked 33 years in education.
The last 15 years were as an elementary school principal in Atlanta.
He retired from his principal job.
After retiring, he spent time relaxing at home.
He chose to go back to school to train as a handyman.
His goal is to keep contributing in a useful way.
The story was covered by CBS News reporter Steve Hartman.
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