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So far at Cannes: De Niro gets a Palme d'or, Trump gets criticized, nudity gets banned

Cannes officials updated the film festival

The updated dress code prohibits nudity on the Red Carpet and in other areas of the festival. The new rules surprised one jury member, who had to make a last-minute outfit change.

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President Trump's Trip to the Middle East

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walks with US President Donald Trump (L) upon his arrival in Riyadh on May 13, 2025.

President Trump's first major overseas trip of his second term is to the same place as his first term, the Middle East. Trump is visiting the Gulf States of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. And he is scheduled to meet with Syria's new president for the first time. We'll hear about the significance of that meeting and the deals between the U.S. and Gulf countries being announced. We'll also hear about the personal relationships and family business deals Trump has with various Gulf Arab rulers.

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As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says

An airport control tower is seen at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on May 6.

At times Monday evening, as few as three air traffic controllers per hour were lined up to monitor via radar the planes flying into and out of the airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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Privacy advocates urge states not to comply with USDA requests for food stamp data

Customers shop for produce at a grocery store on Feb. 12, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

One payment processor has so far signaled to states that it intends to turn over data about millions of Americans to the federal government even as privacy groups warn that the request is illegal.

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Two former Shen Yun dancers allege forced child labor, brutal conditions in lawsuit

Shen Yun dance troupe on a billboard advertising an upcoming performance in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Two former dancers allege that they lived under a culture of fear and routinely performed despite injuries. Shen Yun has vehemently denied the claims.

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He was experiencing psychosis. Then, his boss made a decision that saved his life

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A few years ago, "A" experienced a psychotic episode. His boss made a decision that saved his life.

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Trump administration's universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists

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The Trump administration has launched a $500 million project to develop a universal flu vaccine that won't need yearly updates. But vaccine experts are mystified by its focus on a dated technology.

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White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

Families evacuated from Kabul, Afghanistan, wait to board a bus after they arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Va., on Aug. 27, 2021.

Veterans and others express outrage as the Trump administration ends special protective status for Afghans who had relocated to the U.S.

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Major League Baseball lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson

Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose reacts during a statue dedication ceremony prior to a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 17, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Major League Baseball removed Rose,

Major League Baseball has lifted the lifetime ban of Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players. The move clears the way for a Hall of Fame vote but doesn't guarantee admission.

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As Russia and Ukraine prepare for possible direct talks, cue President Trump

This combination of pictures created on Monday shows a photograph distributed by Russia

There are lots of unknowns ahead of potential direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.

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How to be a cricket fan when you're new to the sport

The U.S. men's team plays India in the T20 World Cup in suburban New York City. India advancing in the tournament is normal, but for the U.S. team it's unexpected. It has already beat Pakistan.

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Uruguay's ex-President José Mujica, nicknamed 'world's poorest president,' dies at 89

Former Uruguayan President José "Pepe" Mujica on Oct. 27, 2024.

José Mujica, the charismatic former guerrilla fighter who later went on to lead Uruguay and became known as "the world's poorest president" for his austere lifestyle, has died at 89.

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Cassie testifies against Sean Combs, and more updates from the trial

The singer Cassie Ventura testified on Tuesday, May 13 in the federal criminal trial of Sean Combs.

On the witness stand on Tuesday, the singer at the center of the prosecution's case said that Combs controlled most aspects of her life and career.

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RFK Jr. got rid of an 'alphabet soup' of health agencies. Now, Congress gets a say

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been carrying out President  Trump

On Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. goes to Capitol Hill to promote and defend his massive overhaul of HHS, and President Trump's plans to change it even more.

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UnitedHealth Group abruptly replaces CEO Andrew Witty, deepening a terrible year

Former UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty testifies before the Senate Finance Committee in May 2024, over a massive data breach at his company

The health care conglomerate is facing mounting financial problems – and ongoing consumer anger over high costs and denied claims.

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A matchmaking service with a twist: Connecting big givers to programs cut by USAID

Caitlin Tulloch at home.

A former USAID worker has a new mission. She's hoping to connect philanthropists with overseas programs that have lost — or are likely to lose — their U.S. funding.

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Inflation cools in April -- but tariffs could upend the picture in coming months

Egg prices declined last month as egg producers began to recover from a lengthy battle with avian flu.  Retail egg prices fell 12.7% between March and April but are still more than 49% higher than in April of last year.

Consumer prices in April were up 2.3% from a year ago, the smallest annual increase in more than four years. Grocery prices fell 0.4%, thanks to a large drop in the price of eggs.

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French Champagne-makers wonder: Is it time to move on from the U.S. market?

Champagne barrels line the deep, cool cellars of Charles Fourny

Amid uncertainty around President Trump's tariffs, some Champagne makers say they're losing trust in the U.S. market.

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Importers respond U.S.-China tariff cuts. And, takeaways from day 1 of Diddy's trial

Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles, California, on May 6.

Importers are ready to get back to business after the U.S. cut tariffs on China, but uncertainty looms. And, media mogul Diddy's first day of trial held a slew of accusations.

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Pharmacists stockpile most common drugs on chance of targeted Trump tariffs

Prescription drugs sit ready to be distributed to patients at 986 Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy in Alhambra, Calif.

While Big Pharma seems ready to weather the tariff storm, independent pharmacists and makers of generic drugs — which account for 90% of U.S. prescriptions — see trouble ahead for patients.

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A major toy manufacturer is already nervous about Trump tariffs for holiday season

Barbie Dolls imported from China line the shelves of the A to Z Toys store on May 07 in Miami Beach, Fla.

Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, says the Trump administration's shifting tariff policy has created chaos for businesses — and could still disrupt the holiday season.

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Why an economist says temporary U.S.-China tariff deal doesn't ease uncertainty

A price tag with a dollar sign lies on the sidewalk outside a Walmart store in La Habra, Calif., Wednesday, April 2.

Businesses are rushing to import Chinese goods after the U.S. struck a temporary deal. This "stop-go" nature of trade could still mean higher prices and doesn't ease uncertainty, an economist warns.

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Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?

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Leaders from both political parties have been working to bring back manufacturing. But American manufacturers say they are struggling to fill the manufacturing jobs we already have.

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Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault in landmark French trial

Actor Gerard Depardieu arrives on March 24, 2025, in Paris to face trial for the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021.

A French court on Tuesday found Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set, sentencing the French film icon to an 18-month suspended prison term.

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A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds

A new study says millions of children in the U.S. live in a household with a parent who has either a moderate or severe substance use disorder.

A new study estimates that 19 million children in the U.S. have a parent with a substance use disorder and that alcohol is the most commonly used substance by the parents.

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This country is slowing climate action. Its capital city is stepping up

Vienna takes its job as a climate role model seriously, says Nina Abrahamczik, on Vienna

As many federal government's slow - or reverse - climate action, Austria's capital, Vienna, wants to show how cities can take the lead.

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London police arrest suspect for fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's old home

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London.

Police say they're investigating a 21-year-old suspect in connection with three fires over the past week, at properties linked to the British prime minister.

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Republicans face a crucial stretch this week as they aim to deliver on Trump's agenda

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., appears at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on May 6. Republicans are working to pass a sweeping multi-trillion dollar plan to reshape tax, energy and immigration policy.

Three key committees are putting pen to paper on Trump's "big, beautiful bill." But lawmakers are at odds over policies with far-reaching impacts on Americans' wallets and for many, their healthcare.

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First, relief. Then, a scramble to get stuff in after U.S. cuts China tariffs for now

Chinese-made cars are lined up in rows at the port in Nanjing, in China

Although business owners welcomed a temporary deal with China to slash tariffs, there's still considerable uncertainty about what happens next.

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Texas farmers struggle as Mexico and U.S. wrestle with water from the Rio Grande treaty

Chris Bell stands near the edge of the Rio Grande in Presidio, Texas. The young farmer is looking to grow alfalfa and turfgrass and help return a once thriving agricultural industry to the region.

Recently, Mexico began sending more water to the U.S. to uphold its end of a nearly 80-year-old treaty that spells out how two countries share water. But farmers and water experts say the new agreement won't be enough.

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