Trump extends Jones Act waiver 90 days to ease fuel costs

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Trump administration expands FBI security checks for immigrants

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Court Limits Race-Based Redistricting in Louisiana

Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana's congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts, delivering a significant victory for Republicans in a major decision that narrows the landmark Voting Rights Act. The high court upheld a lower court ruling that found Louisiana mapmakers relied too heavily on race when they redrew the

Shot That Hit Agent Was Fired by Suspect, Not Colleague

Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 8:01 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The round that struck a U.S. Secret Service officer during Saturday's shooting outside the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was taking place was not friendly fire, multiple senior law enforcement officials told CBS News Wednesday. Justice

Big Tech earnings highlight AI spending concerns

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United Plane Nearly Hit by Drone Near San Diego

Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 7:56 PM EDT / CBS San Francisco Add CBS News on Google A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego on Wednesday morning, authorities said. A United spokesperson said Flight 1980 reported a possible

Prosecutors Allege D4vd Murdered Teen to Protect Career

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Colorado Retiree Finishes 60,000‑Piece Globe Puzzle

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U.S. Indicts Sinaloa Governor and Nine Officials on Drug Charges

April 29, 2026 / 7:51 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The governor of Sinaloa and nine other current and former Mexican officials were charged with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a U.S. indictment unsealed Wednesday in New York, accused of aiding in the massive importation of illicit narcotics into the

House Hearing: Iran War Costs Put at $25 Billion

Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 7:30 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The cost of the conflict in Iran is about $25 billion at this point, according to an estimate from the acting comptroller Jules Hurst, who revealed the number in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday.  Hurst
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