Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized new charges against former FBI Director James Comey as unusual and unreasonable. These charges relate to a photo Comey posted on social media showing seashells arranged to form the numbers "86-47."
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Rep. Jamie Raskin is a Democratic Congressman from Maryland.
James Comey is the former FBI Director.
Comey faces a second indictment, meaning new criminal charges were brought against him.
The new charges come from a social media photo Comey posted last May.
The photo showed seashells on a North Carolina beach arranged as "86-47."
The Department of Justice is involved in bringing these charges.
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Seven families of victims from a mass shooting in Canada have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. They accuse OpenAI of ignoring warning signs from the shooter’s use of ChatGPT and failing to alert the police before the attack. OpenAI says it has improved safety measures and denies the claims.
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The mass shooting happened in February in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, killing eight people, including six children.
The shooter, 18-year-old Jessie Van Rootselaar, had conversations with ChatGPT mentioning gun violence.
OpenAI’s safety team flagged the shooter’s activity but did not inform local police, according to the lawsuits.
Sam Altman apologized publicly for not alerting law enforcement.
The lawsuits claim OpenAI’s leadership chose not to warn police to protect the company’s reputation and value.
OpenAI says it has a zero-tolerance policy for violence and has strengthened its safety systems since the incident.
One lawsuit claims OpenAI misled the public about banning the shooter, who reportedly created new accounts to continue using ChatGPT.
The legal actions were filed in California and will replace an earlier lawsuit filed in Canada.
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Constance Zimmer, who co-hosts the podcast "Talk 50 to Me," discusses changing how people talk about aging for women. The podcast shares real stories from women in their 50s about their experiences in midlife.
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Constance Zimmer co-hosts a podcast called "Talk 50 to Me."
The podcast focuses on women in their 50s.
It aims to change the way people speak about aging for women.
The podcast features interviews with women sharing real-life experiences.
The goal is to provide a more honest and positive view of midlife.
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A Palestinian flag has flown on top of Dublin’s tallest monument, the 120-meter Spire, since last September. City officials have not removed it because they consider the attempts too dangerous, expensive, or unlikely to succeed. No one has said who placed the flag, but it is believed to have been hung by a drone.
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The Palestinian flag appeared on the Spire in Dublin in September and has remained there for seven months.
The Spire is a 120-meter tall stainless steel monument on O’Connell Street, erected in 2003.
Authorities have rejected removal methods like climbing ropes, special ladders, and cranes due to safety, cost, and difficulty.
The flag is about 105 meters high and attached to a hoop; it is often tangled and hard to see from the ground.
No person or group has claimed responsibility for placing the flag.
The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign supports the flag’s presence.
The Spire stands on a historic site near the General Post Office, linked to Ireland’s 1916 rebellion.
The flag is suspected to have been placed using a drone.
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The Senate Banking Committee will vote on Kevin Warsh’s nomination to become chair of the Federal Reserve after Jerome Powell’s term ends in May. If approved by the committee, Warsh’s nomination will go to the full Senate for confirmation, potentially making him the next Fed chair.
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The Senate Banking Committee will vote Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. ET on Kevin Warsh’s nomination.
Warsh is President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair.
A majority vote in the committee is needed to advance Warsh’s nomination to the full Senate.
The full Senate needs a simple majority to confirm Warsh as the 17th Fed chair since 1913.
The vote comes the same day as a Federal Reserve meeting expected to keep interest rates steady.
Senator Thom Tillis initially opposed Warsh’s nomination, wanting an investigation into Powell to finish first.
The investigation into Powell’s office renovation ended, and Tillis said he would support moving forward with Warsh’s nomination.
Warsh has promised to act independently and not let President Trump influence interest rate decisions.
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President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are below 50% on all major issues, including the economy, inflation, foreign policy, and immigration. A recent poll shows his lowest approval is on inflation and managing the Iran conflict, while crime and immigration have slightly higher but still under 50% approval.
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The Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll surveyed 2,745 registered U.S. voters from April 23-26.
Trump's approval on handling inflation is 37%, his lowest on any issue.
Approval for managing the Iran conflict stands at 39%.
Trump’s approval for fighting crime in U.S. cities is 48%, his highest rating.
His economy approval rating is 39%, also a record low in his second term.
Immigration approval is 47%, below the majority needed for strong support.
Other areas like government management (43%), tariffs and trade (40%), and returning America to its values (46%) also show less than majority approval.
The poll’s margin of error is +/- 1.87 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.
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President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image showing himself holding a weapon and renewed his threats against Iran. He also said that Iran is in a state of collapse.
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President Trump shared an AI-created picture of himself holding a weapon.
He threatened Iran again during this statement.
Trump claimed that Iran is collapsing.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio.
The article focuses on President Trump's remarks and social media post about Iran.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses for eight local stations. This action follows demands from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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The FCC is reviewing broadcast licenses for eight local ABC stations.
The review was ordered earlier than usual.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump asked ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night television host on ABC.
The FCC is the government agency that regulates broadcast licenses in the U.S.
The situation is connected to disagreements involving President Trump and Kimmel.
ABC owns the local stations under review.
This is a notable government action related to a television network and political figures.
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The Senate Banking Committee is voting on Kevin Warsh’s nomination to be the next Federal Reserve chair. Meanwhile, current Chair Jerome Powell may announce if he plans to stay on the Federal Reserve’s board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
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The Senate Banking Committee meets to vote on Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Federal Reserve chair.
Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Donald Trump in January.
The committee is expected to approve Warsh on a party-line vote.
The full Senate will vote on Warsh’s nomination next month.
Jerome Powell is likely holding his last meeting as Fed chair on this day.
Powell may announce if he will remain on the Fed’s board of governors after May 15.
Last year, Warsh supported lowering the Fed’s key interest rate, raising questions about his independence.
Powell’s possible decision to stay on the board after his chair term ends is unusual.
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Colette Delawalla, a clinical psychology doctoral student, started the Stand Up for Science movement in response to the Trump administration's cuts to medical and scientific research and restrictions on government scientists. The movement organized protests across the US and grew into a larger effort to defend science funding and research freedom.
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The Trump administration cut $4 billion from medical and scientific research early in its second term.
Government scientists were temporarily banned from speaking at conferences or publicly.
The National Institutes of Health removed grants that conflicted with orders on “gender ideology” and “diversity”.
Colette Delawalla posted on social media planning a protest that quickly gained attention and sparked rallies in over 30 cities.
Stand Up for Science began without support from major scientific groups but grew to over 2,000 volunteers and 22 paid staff.
After initial protests, continued challenges included funding cuts and volunteer burnout.
Delawalla faced criticism from some scientists over her approach and language, including some experiences of sexism within the scientific community.
The movement’s goal has been to protect scientific research freedom and funding under political pressure.
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President Donald Trump’s name and image have been added to various government-related items and programs during his second term. These include a limited edition U.S. passport, a name change to the Kennedy Center, redesigned national park passes, a special visa card, and plans for a new class of battleships.
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The State Department plans to issue 25,000 special passports featuring President Trump’s portrait and signature to commemorate the U.S. 250th anniversary.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center after approval by Trump-appointed board members, without Congress’s official consent.
Some performers canceled shows at the renamed Kennedy Center in protest of the change.
National park entry passes were redesigned to display a portrait of President Trump instead of traditional scenic photos.
The “Gold Card” visa program offers wealthy foreigners faster U.S. residency if they give $1 million or more to the government; the card features Trump’s image and signature.
President Trump announced plans for a new class of powerful “Trump-class battleships” larger than previous U.S. Navy battleships.
Trump’s signature has also appeared on some paper currency and coins during his administration.
These changes are linked to various policy and branding efforts as the country approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026.
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This article discusses recent challenges to the First Amendment, which protects free speech and a free press in the United States. It suggests that actions by President Donald Trump may be causing harm to press freedom.
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The First Amendment protects freedom of speech and the press.
President Donald Trump has taken actions that critics say threaten press freedom.
The article implies these actions are causing significant damage to the media.
It uses the phrase "body blows" to describe the impact on the First Amendment.
The consequences for the free press could be long-lasting.
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All Kenyan police officers sent to Haiti to help fight gangs have left the country. Their mission, approved by the United Nations, was unable to stop the violence and gang control in Haiti.
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Kenya led the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) to help Haiti's police.
The mission started after approval by the UN Security Council in late 2023.
The goal was to support Haiti's overwhelmed police force against gangs.
Despite the mission, powerful gangs still control large areas in Haiti.
Violence continues to be a big problem in the Caribbean nation.
The Kenyan police officers have now completely withdrawn from Haiti.
A new UN-approved operation is starting to address the security situation.
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared in the Paris Court of Appeal for his appeals trial. He is being questioned about documents by his ex-assistant Claude Gueant that relate to allegations of Libya funding Sarkozy’s 2007 presidential campaign.
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Nicolas Sarkozy is the former president of France.
He appeared at the Paris Court of Appeal on April 29, 2026.
The trial concerns claims that Libya illegally gave money to fund Sarkozy’s 2007 campaign.
Sarkozy is being questioned about two documents written by Claude Gueant, his former close aide.
These documents signal a change in the defense strategy for Sarkozy’s appeals trial.
The trial is part of ongoing legal proceedings over alleged foreign election funding.
The case has attracted international attention due to its political implications.
This event is part of a broader investigation into corruption and campaign financing in French politics.
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An Israeli air strike hit a residential building in Jebchit, Lebanon, killing five family members. Videos show the area severely damaged by the attack.
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The strike was carried out by Israel.
It targeted a home in Jebchit, a town in Lebanon.
Five members of one family died in the attack.
Video footage shows heavy destruction at the site.
The building was used as a residence.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised troops who killed themselves rather than be captured by Ukrainian forces during the ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine. North Korea sent special forces and military supplies to support Russia, following a military agreement between Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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North Korea sent about 1,500 special forces to Russia in October 2024, later increasing the number to an estimated 15,000 according to South Korea.
Over 6,000 North Korean troops are reported killed, though North Korea and Russia have not confirmed this number.
Kim Jong Un honored soldiers who used suicide attacks to avoid capture by Ukrainian forces during a recent ceremony.
North Korean and Russian troops worked together in the Kursk region to counter a Ukrainian offensive.
Russia and North Korea have a military assistance agreement to help each other if attacked.
North Korea sent approximately 33,000 containers of munitions to Russia, enough for about 15 million artillery shells.
Ukrainian officials found traces of North Korean-made missiles in the conflict zones.
There are concerns that Russia may be sharing military technology with North Korea in return.
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US Marines boarded a commercial ship called the M/V Blue Star III in the Arabian Sea because they suspected it was trying to break the US blockade on Iranian ports. After searching the ship, US Central Command confirmed it was not planning to go to any Iranian port and released it.
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The boarding happened on Tuesday in the Arabian Sea.
The ship involved is named M/V Blue Star III.
The US suspected the ship might break the blockade on Iranian ports.
US Central Command is in charge of American forces in the Middle East.
After a search, the US found no reason to hold the ship.
The ship was confirmed not to be heading to an Iranian port.
The US then released the ship.
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Global loss of tropical rainforests slowed down in 2025, mainly due to efforts in Brazil and other countries to protect forests. However, scientists warn that the arrival of the El Niño weather pattern and climate change could increase the risk of fires, threatening this progress.
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About 43,000 square kilometers of old-growth tropical forests were lost worldwide in 2025, which is about the size of Denmark.
This loss is roughly one-third less than the record high losses seen in 2024.
The World Resources Institute and the University of Maryland reported a 36% decrease in tropical forest loss in 2025.
Brazil's stronger environmental laws and enforcement helped reduce forest loss to the lowest level since 2002, excluding fire-related losses.
Tropical rainforests absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, helping to cool the planet.
Climate change and El Niño can increase droughts and wildfires, which may cause more damage to forests.
World leaders pledged to stop and reverse forest loss by 2030 at the 2021 COP26 climate summit, but current progress is still far from this goal.
Scientists emphasize the need for better fire management and increasing forest resilience against climate impacts.
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King Charles III visited Washington, D.C., where he spoke before the U.S. Congress. He also attended a state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
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King Charles III addressed the U.S. Congress during his visit to Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a state dinner for King Charles III.
The visit took place on a Tuesday.
CBS News covered the event and provided highlights.
Roya Nikkhah, a CBS News contributor, reported on the visit.
The visit included formal discussions and ceremonial events.
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Nearly two months of war between Hezbollah and Israel have forced many families in southern Lebanon, like Rabih Khreiss and his nine children, to leave their homes. These displaced families now struggle to live in difficult conditions, such as tents in Beirut, with little food or income.
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War between Hezbollah and Israel started on March 2, 2026.
The conflict caused many Lebanese families to leave their homes in southern Lebanon.
Rabih Khreiss, a father of nine, used to run a car workshop to support his family.
After fleeing, Rabih and his family now live in a tent in Beirut.
Many displaced families face food shortages and poor living conditions.
The fighting began when Hezbollah fired into Israel, triggering the war.
The situation has caused widespread despair among those forced to leave their homes.
The conflict is ongoing, nearing two months as of late April 2026.
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