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The Supreme Court handed down a ruling on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. The case was about a Louisiana congressional map that added a second majority-Black district to the state. In a three-to-six decision, the court said the new map constituted racial gerrymandering. CBS News' Jessica Levinson and David…

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Top Stories 379 stories

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Business 273 stories

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Sports 198 stories

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  1. Rams decline CB Emmanuel Forbes' fifth-year option

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  2. 76ers restrict ticket access to fans in Philadelphia to keep out Knicks fans in second-round playoff series

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  3. Sound Smart: 5 Observations from the 2026 NFL Draft

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Technology 315 stories

  1. Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 4 (game #1561)

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  2. Apple TV comedy with 96% Rotten Tomatoes is coming back soon

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  3. How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 free from anywhere with this VPN deal

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  4. iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more

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  5. Apple releases beta 4 for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more [U]

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Entertainment 173 stories

  1. Man Steven McBee Jr. Accused Allie Eklund of Cheating With Breaks Silence

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