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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 12:44 AM ET

CBS News - US News

Police kill woman accused of kidnapping, slashing child at Omaha Walmart -- Omaha police fatally shot a woman they say kidnapped a young boy and slashed him across the face before killing her.

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Fourth U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in days kills 4 -- U.S. Southern Command posted aerial video on social media Tuesday showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile and exploding.

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House passes aviation safety bill in response to deadly midair collision near D.C. -- Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.

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Chevron executive suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices -- "People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."

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Chevron says Venezuelan oil imports are helping curb U.S. gas prices -- Venezuelan oil shipped to the U.S. is providing relief from higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to a senior Chevron executive.

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Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient's liver instead of spleen -- Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.

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DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions against 12 former Proud Boys, Oath Keepers -- The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing.

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7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores this year -- The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.

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Android users could get money under $135 million Google settlement -- Millions of people using Android mobile devices could receive a payout, according to the settlement website.

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Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows. -- Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount.

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Swalwell, Gonzales officially resign from Congress, avoiding expulsion votes -- Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.

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These races could determine control of the Senate -- The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats - and maybe even winning control of the Senate.

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Fed Chair nominee Warsh is worth well over $100 million, documents show -- Warsh's wealth far outstrips that of outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose most recent disclosure shows he is worth at least $19.5 million.

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Appeals court shuts down criminal contempt probe over deportation flights -- U.S. District Judge James Boasberg launched a criminal contempt inquiry after he said officials defied an order to turn around flights of Venezuelan migrants bound for El Salvador.

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Republicans threaten ActBlue CEO with contempt of Congress in fraud probe -- The chairs of three GOP-led House committees say ActBlue "may have deliberately" withheld some documents from their probe into fraudulent political donations.

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