John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate runoff

John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate runoff – CBS News Watch CBS News Incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn is facing a runoff against state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday following President Trump’s last-minute endorsement announcement. CBS News’ Fin Gómez reports.

Skydiver killed, another injured after midair collision in Washington state

One skydiver was killed and another injured after they collided midair during a jump in Washington state on Saturday, authorities said. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. local time, as both skydivers participated in “a scheduled group jump” organized by a licensed skydiving company in the city of Ritzville, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, …

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Antibiotics Won’t Help Ease Asthma-Linked Wheezing in Kids

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Kids with asthma can have wheezing attacks severe enough to trigger a visit to the ER. However, a new trial shows that getting antibiotics once they are there won’t help. In fact, the trial was stopped early after researchers found the antibiotic azithromycin was …

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UK Targets Russian Crypto Networks in Latest Sanctions

LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) – Britain ⁠on ⁠Tuesday targeted ⁠Russian-linked cryptocurrency platforms, banks and ​financial networks it said were used ‌to bypass sanctions, ‌freezing their assets and ⁠barring ⁠UK firms from processing payments or maintaining correspondent ​banking ties. The measures focus on what London described as “shadow financial systems” ​underpinning Russia’s war economy, including the …

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Senegal Parliament Elects Ousted Prime Minister Sonko as Speaker

DAKAR, May 26 (Reuters) – ⁠Senegal’s ⁠parliament elected ousted ⁠prime minister Ousmane Sonko ​as speaker on Tuesday, a move ‌that could give him ‌a powerful platform ⁠to ⁠challenge President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Faye dismissed Sonko on ​Friday and dissolved the cabinet, ending months of speculation about ​a growing rift between the two ⁠over how ⁠to …

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We Need Heavier Weapons for Drone Defence

MOSCOW, May 26 (Reuters) – Russian companies are ⁠ready ⁠to finance the purchase ⁠of heavier weapons and electronic systems to ​defend their plants from drone attacks, Alexander Shokhin, head of Russia’s ‌most powerful business lobby, has ‌told President Vladimir Putin in a meeting. Russian industry – including ⁠oil ⁠refineries, oil storage facilities, fertiliser plants and …

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BP Removes Chairman Albert Manifold in Surprise Move

May 26 (Reuters) – ⁠BP ⁠said on ⁠Tuesday it had ​removed Chairman ‌Albert Manifold with ‌immediate ⁠effect, ⁠citing “unacceptable” governance oversight and conduct ​issues. Manifold was appointed to the ​role in October, ⁠although he ⁠received  ⁠lower-than-typical support. He ​has been pushing ​for ⁠a faster shift back to ⁠oil and gas investments. The energy major said …

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