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 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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Fidelity Investments has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a lawsuit about a data breach that happened in 2024. The settlement includes payments of up to $5,000 for people affected by the breach.
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Fidelity Investments faced a lawsuit due to a data breach in 2024.
The company agreed to pay a total of $2.5 million to settle the case.
Individuals affected by the breach may receive payouts up to $5,000.
The settlement is a class action, meaning it covers a group of people affected.
The agreement was reached and announced on a Wednesday.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) said that hantavirus has not changed to spread more easily between people. They also said the overall risk of infection to the public is still low.
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WHO monitors hantavirus and its spread.
The virus has not mutated to become more contagious.
Human-to-human transmission remains rare or unlikely.
The general public faces a low risk of catching hantavirus.
Hantavirus is typically spread through contact with rodent droppings or urine.
WHO continues to track cases and provide health guidance.
Preventive measures focus on avoiding contact with rodents and their waste.
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President Donald Trump completed a highly publicized two-day visit to China, where he met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The talks highlighted promises of stability and trade deals, but did not result in clear progress on issues like Iran, Taiwan, or artificial intelligence competition.
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President Trump visited China for a summit with Xi Jinping that lasted two days.
The summit was full of formal events and promises but lacked detailed agreements.
Trump claimed the US and China made “fantastic trade deals,” but gave few specifics.
No breakthroughs occurred on important issues such as Iran conflict, Taiwan’s status, or AI competition.
Xi Jinping expressed strong views about Taiwan, which Trump did not strongly oppose.
Trump said US policy on Taiwan remained unchanged but might not approve a major arms sale there.
Tech leaders like Elon Musk and Tim Cook attended parts of the summit.
After leaving China, Trump posted on social media about wanting a ballroom for the US, referencing a White House construction idea.
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Jerome Powell finished his term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday. His time leading the Fed focused on managing the U.S. economy and dealing with financial challenges.
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Jerome Powell's last day as Federal Reserve Chairman was on Friday.
He served as the leader of the U.S. central bank, known as the Federal Reserve or Fed.
The Fed’s role includes managing interest rates and supporting the economy.
Powell faced economic challenges during his term, including inflation and market uncertainty.
His decisions affected borrowing costs, inflation, and overall economic growth.
Powell was appointed by President Donald Trump and served through multiple economic cycles.
The Federal Reserve’s leadership changes impact financial markets and policy direction.
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The article describes a TV program called "Tech Now" that features different episodes about new technology in various fields. Topics include 3D imaging for heart surgery, AI solving art mysteries, underwater technology, and innovations in phones and space exploration. The show aims to explain how technology is used to solve problems and improve lives.
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"Tech Now" is a TV program highlighting new technology stories.
One episode covers 3D imaging technology for heart operations.
Other episodes explore AI in art history and underwater technology.
The show features the latest phone and gadget trends from a technology event.
Episodes include topics on climate science, space exploration, and agriculture.
The program visits places like Esrange Spaceport in Sweden and the Rubin Observatory in Chile.
It also discusses AI startups, brain cell biocomputing, and wildfire detection tech.
The show is available with features like audio description and sign language.
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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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