TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress
President Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, on Thursday, according to a copy of her termination email obtained by NBC News.
David Souter, retired Supreme Court justice, dies at age 85
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who was a steady member of the high court's liberal wing during his tenure despite being appointed by a Republican president, died Thursday. He was 85.
Global Impact
China's Xi joins Putin for Victory Day parade meant to reassure Russians as Ukraine conflict drags on
Countries across Europe marked the 80th anniversary on Thursday of VE, or Victory in Europe Day, celebrating the moment in 1945 at which fighting in World War II ended on the continent. But thanks to the time difference between Russia and Western Europe, Russia holds its Victory Day parade on May 9 every year, and CBS News was invited to witness the spectacle in Moscow on Friday.
‘The pope is Peruvian’: elation in country where pontiff served as bishop
The election of Pope Leo XIV has been celebrated across Latin America, where many hailed him as the second pontiff from the region, after his Argentinian predecessor, Francis.
Economic Pulse
Trump signals he is open to cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of trade negotiations
President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to drastically cut the U.S.' current 145% tariff rate on China ahead of trade talks between the two countries.
More Fed officials warn Trump tariffs could produce higher inflation and slower growth
Federal Reserve governor Michael Barr and New York Fed president John Williams warned Friday that President Trump’s tariffs are expected to lead to higher inflation, elevated unemployment and slower economic growth this year.
Quick Takes
Eighty-five years after his ticket was first issued for a similar event, a man was allowed to use it at this year's World Expo in Japan.
Lainey Wilson beat out six other nominees to become Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards — and she was nearly speechless over the honor.
Robert Francis Prevost, elected Thursday as the first pope from the United States, will soon have the opportunity to declare where he stands on some of the church's most pressing topics.
In Australia's Illawarra region, a ghostbusting-style night tour reveals ghost fungi, sea sparkles and tiny creatures lighting up the dark.
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