Extended interview: Josh Johnson

Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on “The Daily Show,” his new special, “Josh Johnson: Symphony” on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.

Cornyn Fights for Political Life Against Trump-Endorsed Paxton in Texas

WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) – Even the elections are bigger in Texas. Voters will choose their ⁠nominee ⁠for U.S. Senate on Tuesday in a race that could ⁠help decide control of the chamber and may become one of the most expensive in history. John Cornyn, a 74-year-old four-term senator backed ​by Republican leadership, is locked …

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Iranian Hackers Responsible for Los Angeles Transit System Breach, Israeli Researchers Say

May 26 (Reuters) – Iranian hackers were responsible for a disruptive computer breach in March that forced Los ⁠Angeles’ ⁠transit system to shut down parts of its network, ⁠Israeli researchers say. The saboteurs stole at least 700 gigabytes of emails, backups, and other files from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan ​Transportation Authority (LACMTA), according to …

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Here’s what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today

The most expensive Senate primary in history will finally come to a close on Tuesday when Texas Republicans choose between incumbent Sen. John Conryn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the runoff. Several other races from the March 3 primary are also on the runoff ballot Tuesday, including attorney general, state railroad commissioner and …

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South African President Challenges Panel Report on Cash-In-Sofa Scandal in Court, ENCA Says

JOHANNESBURG, May 26 (Reuters) – ⁠South ⁠African President Cyril ⁠Ramaphosa has filed a legal ​challenge against a panel report ‌that found preliminary evidence ‌he committed misconduct ⁠over ⁠a scandal dubbed “Farmgate” by local media, broadcaster eNCA ​reported on Tuesday. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson ​Vincent Magwenya did not immediately respond ⁠to …

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Russia Can Falsify GPS Signals Deep Into Europe, Lithuania Says

RIGA, May 26 (Reuters) – Russia can falsify ⁠GPS ⁠signals deep into Europe at ⁠a radius of up to 450km (280 miles) from its Kaliningrad exclave ​due to hugely-expanded capacity, a Lithuanian official said on Tuesday. Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, European nations ‌have often accused Russia of ‌electronic interference but President Vladimir Putin’s …

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Bangladesh Boosts Vigilance Over Suspected Forced Crossings From India

DHAKA, May 26 (Reuters) – Bangladesh’s border guards have intensified ⁠patrols ⁠and launched public awareness campaigns ⁠along parts of the frontier with India because of concerns India ​has illegally forced people into Bangladesh, officials said. India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, which governs the ‌border states of Tripura, West Bengal ‌and Assam, has said it would …

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