8 weeks into politics, Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar may join Bihar cabinet today
In a significant political maneuver, Nishant Kumar, the offspring of Nitish Kumar, is poised to enter Bihar's cabinet under the leadership of CM Samrat Choudhary. This swift advancement into the realm of governance aligns with JD(U)'s call for equitable representation alongside the BJP.
Two passengers of hantavirus cruise ship self-isolating in UK
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Keir Starmer faces judgment day as millions head to polling stations
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Deliveroo expanding into restaurant bookings after US takeover
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Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says
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RFK Jr withdraws proposal banning teens from tanning beds as skin experts warn of cancer risks
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Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
Politics Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI By Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen May 6, 2026 / 6:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion...
Trump saw little to no bounce in his approval ratings in the immediate aftermath of DC dinner shooting
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Nostalgia and escapism helping to drive spending habits in 2026 – report
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Jane Fonda leads tributes to ex-husband and CNN founder Ted Turner
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Republican plan to fund Trump’s ballroom and immigration enforcement would cost taxpayers $72B
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Duchess of Sussex shares rare photo of Archie on his seventh birthday
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Matt Lucas condemns 'prejudice' after harassed by pro-Palestine activist at Tube station
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Bonnie Tyler ‘recuperating’ after emergency intestinal surgery
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Voice of the Mirror: 'Reform do not have answers to UK's problems - the politics of Nigel Farage are an insult'
'The power is yours. Use it for the street you live on, the school your children attend, the care your parents deserve and the town you believe can be better'
Hugh Skinner and Leila Farzad among Two Weeks In August stars at series premiere
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MAGA influencer embarrassed by infamous Epstein binder photo said he won’t help with release of Trump’s UFO files
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Guillermo del Toro hails BFI fellowship as a ‘youth dream come true’
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Sir Richard Branson's wife Joan's cause of death revealed at inquest
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Trump leans on UFC fighter to support his Iran war stance: ‘We’re in good shape’
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