As gas prices surge, consumers search for other savings

The national average for a gallon of gasoline has been ticking up since the start of the war with Iran. In Killeen, Texas, it’s up $1.28, which comes to about $90 more every month for Charles Rice to fill up his truck. “$3.96 instead of $4.12 or $4.20 or what have you, so that’s what …

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New video shows engine falling off UPS cargo plane during 2025 Louisville crash

New video shows engine falling off UPS cargo plane during 2025 Louisville crash – CBS News Watch CBS News The NTSB released new video Tuesday showing the moment a left-side engine fell off a UPS cargo flight during takeoff before the plane crashed, killing 15 people in Kentucky last November. Kris Van Cleave reports.

Two Humpback Whales Set Records Swimming Between Australia and Brazil

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have spotted two humpback whales that made separate, record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil. The whales were identified by their distinctive tail markings at the two locations about 9,000 miles (14,500 kilometers) apart. They traveled in opposite directions and journeyed farther than any humpback known so far. “It’s a very …

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US Airlines Oppose Trump Plan to Require Small Airports to Use Private Security

WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) – ⁠A ⁠group representing ⁠major U.S. airlines ​opposes a White House ‌proposal to require smaller ‌airports ⁠to ⁠use private security screeners instead of the ​Transportation Security Administration, according to written testimony ​seen by Reuters. Airlines for America ⁠CEO ⁠Chris Sununu will ⁠tell ​a U.S. House of Representatives ​committee on ⁠Wednesday that …

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Barr Wins Republican Primary for Kentucky Senate Seat, US Media Projects

May 19 (Reuters) – ⁠Republican ⁠voters in ⁠Kentucky nominated Andy ​Barr on Tuesday ‌as their candidate ‌in ⁠November’s ⁠election for the U.S. Senate seat held ​by Senator Mitch McConnell for ​four decades, according to ⁠projections from ⁠NBC ⁠News and ​the Associated Press. McConnell, 84, is ​one ⁠of the most powerful members of ⁠the Republican Party …

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Georgia holding closely-watched primaries for Senate and governor

Georgia holding closely-watched primaries for Senate and governor – CBS News Watch CBS News Georgia voters are at the polls on Tuesday for primary day, casting ballots in two primary races with national attention: Senate and governor. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta.

Multiple polls show declining Trump approval ratings

Since 2016, President Trump has thrived on the support of non-college-educated White voters. A recent CBS News poll shows that support is lower than ever, at 46%, down from 68% in early 2025. Political strategists Zac Petkanas and Joe Borelli join with analysis.