President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Saturday evening CBS News learned, but a deal has not yet been reached. Source
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DeSantis campaign to receive “unprecedented” money by super PAC
The PAC has been gathering online contributions with the purpose of funneling it to the official campaign. Source
Actors from Japan and Turkey win awards at Cannes
The best actor and actress awards were announced Saturday at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Source
“Anatomy of a Fall” wins Palme d’Or; Japan, Turkey win Cannes acting awards
The awards were announced Saturday at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Source
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Debt ceiling deadline extended as negotiators work towards deal; The Dish: Why chef Rob Pronk’s Gourmet Cafe is worth the trip Source
Henry Kissinger, former U.S. diplomat, turns 100
Kissinger has been at the forefront of U.S. diplomacy for longer than most Americans have been alive. Source
Autonomous F-16 fighter jets being tested by the U.S. military
The U.S. military is testing an autonmous F-16 fighter jet that can make combat safer for American soldiers. In simulations, the AI already outflies trained human pilots. Here’s how war could change with new technology. Brook Silva-Braga reports. Source
Debt ceiling deadline extended as negotiators work towards deal
The deadline to make a deal on the debt ceiling has been extended to June 5 as House Republicans and the Biden administration negotiate. Christina Ruffini has more. Source
Egyptian authorities unveil recently discovered ancient sites, artifacts
Egyptian antiquities authorities have unveiled ancient workshops and tombs they say were discovered recently at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside the capital Cairo. Source
Millions set to travel for Memorial Day weekend
A record amount of people are set to travel this weekend, making it the third-busiest Memorial Day weekend in more than two decades. Airlines will try to avoid a snafu similar to last year’s summer debacle as more than 42 milion people travel. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source