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In Howard Address, Biden Warns of ‘Sinister Forces’ Trying to Reverse Racial Progress

In Howard Address, Biden Warns of ‘Sinister Forces’ Trying to Reverse Racial Progress

The president’s commencement address at Howard University, a historically Black institution, came as Democratic strategists have expressed concerns about muted enthusiasm for Mr. Biden among Black voters.

Texas DPS ends partnership with Austin PD amid Title 42 expiration, border crisis

Texas DPS ends partnership with Austin PD amid Title 42 expiration, border crisis

The Austin Police Department is no longer partnered with the Texas Department of Public Safety, as DPS officials focus their attention to the border crisis amid the end of Title 42.

Family of victim and survivors of Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting file lawsuit against gun magazine manufacturer and distributors

Family of victim and survivors of Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting file lawsuit against gun magazine manufacturer and distributors

The family of a victim and several survivors of a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis filed a lawsuit against companies involved in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of the high capacity magazine used by the gunman who killed 8 people and injured several others in 2021.

El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser says feds have kept them prepared for Title 42's end

El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser says feds have kept them prepared for Title 42's end

El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser tells "Face the Nation" that his border city is getting the resources needed to deal with the end of Title 42. "We all know the immigration process is broken … but we are getting the resources we need," Leeser said.

5 Things to Know About the Philadelphia Mayoral Race

5 Things to Know About the Philadelphia Mayoral Race

The winner of the Democratic contest is all but certain to become the next mayor of Philadelphia and could play a key role in the 2024 presidential election.

Google-parent stock drops on fears it could lose search market share to AI-powered rivals

Google-parent stock drops on fears it could lose search market share to AI-powered rivals

Shares of Google-parent Alphabet fell more than 3% in early trading Monday after a report sparked concerns that its core search engine could lose market share to AI-powered rivals, including Microsoft's Bing.

Nature: Egrets and chicks

Nature: Egrets and chicks

We leave you this Sunday morning with egret chicks and their moms at a rookery in Dallas. Videographer: Scot Miller.

Around the world

Nigerian court asked to delay new president's inauguration

Nigerian court asked to delay new president's inauguration

Nigeria's Federal High Court has been asked to delay the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu, with plaintiffs arguing his electoral victory was declared illegally.

Violence continues to escalate between Israel and Palestinian militants

Violence continues to escalate between Israel and Palestinian militants

At least 31 Palestinians and at least one Israeli have reportedly been killed in four days of violence between Israel and Palestinian militants. The escalation follows an Israeli strike that killed three key commanders of Islamic Jihad in Gaza on Thursday. Ian Lee reports.

Migrants Deported to Mexico Face Criminals and Predatory Officials

Migrants Deported to Mexico Face Criminals and Predatory Officials

Those made to leave the U.S. face gangs and a Mexican asylum system where cases linger for years.

Mother of Honduran teen who died in U.S. custody says he had epilepsy but not seriously ill

Mother of Honduran teen who died in U.S. custody says he had epilepsy but not seriously ill

The mother of a 17-year-old Honduran migrant who died in U.S. custody said Saturday her son had epilepsy but showed no signs of being seriously ill before he left for the United States.

China Will Send an Envoy to Russia and Ukraine to Help Negotiate an End to the War

China Will Send an Envoy to Russia and Ukraine to Help Negotiate an End to the War

Li Hui, China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs, is expected to begin his trip on Monday.

Canada’s ‘Most Photographed House’ May Meet the Wrecking Ball

Canada’s ‘Most Photographed House’ May Meet the Wrecking Ball

Municipal orders to tear down or fix the dilapidated 19th-century Ontario farmhouse have devastated photographers who see in it the faded grandeur of a bygone era.

A New Round of Middle East Fighting

A New Round of Middle East Fighting

The death of an imprisoned Palestinian militant leader on a hunger strike prompted new skirmishing.

Technology

Does AI need a UN? Expert calls for global governing body to police 'billions of pieces of misinformation'

Does AI need a UN? Expert calls for global governing body to police 'billions of pieces of misinformation'

Cognitive scientist and AI expert Gary Marcus advocates for the formation of an international body to govern emerging artificial intelligence technologies.

U.S. focuses on invigorating ‘chiplets’ to stay cutting-edge in tech

U.S. focuses on invigorating ‘chiplets’ to stay cutting-edge in tech

For more than 50 years, designers of computer chips mainly used one tactic to boost performance: They shrank electronic components to pack more power onto each piece of silicon.

Linda Yaccarino Is Twitter’s New CEO, Elon Musk Confirms

Linda Yaccarino Is Twitter’s New CEO, Elon Musk Confirms

Mr. Musk said Ms. Yaccarino would focus on business operations and he would work on product design and technology at the social media platform.

Talking to animals? See what AI is making possible

Talking to animals? See what AI is making possible

The integration of AI into our lives increases a number of possibilities including interspecies communication between humans and other species like animals.

Maryland Supreme Court reverses ruling on digital ad tax

Maryland Supreme Court reverses ruling on digital ad tax

Maryland's highest court on Tuesday reversed a ruling by a lower court that the state's first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising was unconstitutional, saying the court lacked jurisdiction over the case.

Senators reintroduce Kids Online Safety Act to help protect children

Senators reintroduce Kids Online Safety Act to help protect children

The proposed legislation seeks to provide parents and minors with new controls to help mitigate the negative effects of social media.

‘De-Americanize’: How China Is Remaking Its Chip Business

‘De-Americanize’: How China Is Remaking Its Chip Business

Seven months after Washington unveiled tough curbs, Chinese companies are doubling down on homegrown supply chains and drawing billions in cash from Beijing and investors.

Sports News

Jayson Tatum scores 51 points — an NBA record for a Game 7 — as the Boston Celtics advance to the East finals

Jayson Tatum scores 51 points — an NBA record for a Game 7 — as the Boston Celtics advance to the East finals

One game after missing 14 of his first 15 shots only to awaken in the fourth quarter, Jayson Tatum got off to the fast start the Boston Celtics needed.

Jayson Tatum pours in record-breaking 51 points as Celtics rout 76ers in Game 7

Jayson Tatum pours in record-breaking 51 points as Celtics rout 76ers in Game 7

Jayson Tatum scored 51 points – the most in a Game 7 in NBA history — and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 on Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

Suns fire head coach Monty Williams after four seasons: report

Suns fire head coach Monty Williams after four seasons: report

The Phoenix Suns and new owner Mat Ishbia have made the decision to move on from head coach Monty Williams, who was named Coach of the Year twice in his four seasons with the team.

Brazilian dictionary adds Pelé as adjective, synonym for best

Brazilian dictionary adds Pelé as adjective, synonym for "best"

The dictionary entry for "Pelé" reads: "The one that is extraordinary, or who because of his quality, value or superiority cannot be matched to anything or anyone, just like Pelé"

Trainer of Onetime Derby Favorite Is Disciplined in Doping Case

Trainer of Onetime Derby Favorite Is Disciplined in Doping Case

Forte, the Kentucky Derby favorite until he was scratched with an injury, failed a drug test last September. His trainer, Todd Pletcher, received a 10-day suspension and a $1,000 fine.

Simone Biles' husband signs with Green Bay Packers

Simone Biles' husband signs with Green Bay Packers

Jonathan Owens previously played for the Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals.

Knicks Knocked Out of Playoffs in Game 6 Loss to Miami Heat

Knicks Knocked Out of Playoffs in Game 6 Loss to Miami Heat

It was the first time the Knicks had been to the Eastern Conference semifinals in a decade.

Politics News

Rules for Pentagon Use of Proxy Forces Shed Light on a Shadowy War Power

Rules for Pentagon Use of Proxy Forces Shed Light on a Shadowy War Power

Newly disclosed documents include Special Operations forces directives for managing counterterrorism and irregular warfare surrogate fighters.

GOP chairman wants full House to vote on Blinken contempt by early June

GOP chairman wants full House to vote on Blinken contempt by early June

The secretary of state has not complied with a subpoena from a House panel that demanded Blinken turn over a document related to the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.

5 things that went well for DeSantis in Iowa on Saturday

5 things that went well for DeSantis in Iowa on Saturday

The Florida governor and presidential contender showed dexterity, rerouting for a last-minute meet-and-greet not far from the site of Donald Trump’s canceled rally.

Trump cancels Iowa rally due to tornado warning: 'Be safe out there!'

Trump cancels Iowa rally due to tornado warning: 'Be safe out there!'

Former President Trump canceled a rally in Iowa on Saturday due to inclement weather and a tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service.

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley says we shouldn't be separating families at border

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley says "we shouldn't be separating families" at border

Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, who is running for president in 2024, tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. shouldn't return to Trump-era immigration policies. But, she said, that the immigration crisis needs to be treated as a "national security issue" and "we shouldn't wait for another 9/11 to realize that Republicans and Democrats have to get in a room and figure out immigration reform."

5/14: Haley, Gonzales, Leeser

5/14: Haley, Gonzales, Leeser

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," an exclusive interview with Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and we take an in-depth look at what is happening at the border with mayors of El Paso and Laredo and Rep. Tony Gonzales.

One nation, divided by abortion: Blue, red state chasm widens after fall of Roe

One nation, divided by abortion: Blue, red state chasm widens after fall of Roe

Polls show Americans favor limiting abortions to the first trimester in most cases, but that's not where lawmakers are heading in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade.