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By Jacob Rosen, Fin Gómez May 5, 2024 / 5:10 PM EDT / CBS News Strategist on possible Trump running mates Strategists on possible Trump running mates, Kamala Harris’ role on campaign trail 07:23 Palm Beach, Florida — The Trump campaign told donors at a private GOP retreat in Palm Beach, Florida, that $76 million was raised in April between the campaign and the Republican National Committee, according to two sources who were present for the briefing.  The retreat brought together wealthy GOP donors and potential vice presidential c ontenders that Donald Trump is considering, including Senators Marco Rubio, Tim Scott and J.D. Vance, Rep. Elise Stefanik , North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem .  Guests were shuttled to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club from the Four Seasons hotel in Palm Beach for remarks from the former president on Saturday. He attacked the felony charges against him and prosecutors who have indicted him, according to a source in the room. Trump referred to special counsel Jack Smith as “deranged” and an “evil thug,” according to another person in the room. “Once I

5/5: The Takeout: David Sanger – CBS News Watch CBS News Journalist and author David Sanger joins Major Garrett to discuss his new book “New Cold Wars: China’s Rise, Russia’s Invasion, and America’s Struggle to Defend the West,” which details the myriad of challenges the U.S. faces in positioning itself as the leader of the free world amid conflicts around the globe. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Bernard Hill, the British actor best known for his portrayal of embattled King Théoden in two of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy films and the stoic Capt. Edward Smith in “Titanic,” has died. He was 79. Hill died early Sunday, his agent Lou Coulson confirmed to the BBC. No cause was given. The actor’s breakout role was in the 1982 BBC series “Boys From the Blackstuff,” playing Yosser Hughes, a working-class man dealing with unemployment in Liverpool. The series aired during a time of high unemployment in England, and his character’s catchphrase “gizza job” (“give us a job”) became a popular buzzword across the country. Hill had a long and prolific career, appearing in both critically acclaimed television, including the 1976 BBC series “I, Claudius,” and films, among them Richard Attenborough’s 1982 picture “Gandhi,” as well as the 2002 movie “The Scorpion King” and 2008’s “Valkyrie,” starring Tom Cruise. In 2015, Hill played the Duke of Norfolk in “Wolf Hall,” an adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s book about the court of Henry VIII. Most recently, Hill starred in the BBC police drama “The Responder.” Its

UCLA has moved swiftly to create a new chief safety officer position to oversee campus security operations, including the campus Police Department, in the wake of what have been called serious lapses in handling protests that culminated in a mob attack on a pro-Palestinian student encampment last week. Chancellor Gene Block announced Sunday that Rick Braziel, a former Sacramento police chief who has reviewed law enforcement responses in high-profile cases across the country, will serve as associate vice chancellor of a new Office of Campus Safety. He will oversee the Police Department — including Police Chief John Thomas, who is facing calls to step aside — and the Office of Emergency Management. Braziel previously was tapped to review police actions in the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting; riots in Ferguson, Mo.; the shootout with police killer Christopher Dorner; and other cases. He will report directly to Block in a unit that will focus solely on campus safety — an arrangement that has proved effective at major universities across the country, the chancellor said. Previously, the campus police chief and the Office of Emergency Management reported

The return of veteran setup man Blake Treinen on Sunday was dampened by the loss of an even more important Dodgers reliever as closer Evan Phillips was put on the 15-day injured list because of a right hamstring strain before the series finale against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Dave Roberts said Phillips, who converted all eight of his save opportunities and had an 0.66 ERA in his first 14 games, caught a spike in the turf while playing catch before Saturday night’s game. An MRI test revealed a Grade I, or minor, strain, and Phillips joined fellow relievers Brusdar Graterol and Ryan Brasier on the IL. “It was just a freak and random [injury], sort of like how Brasier was running sprints and blew out his calf — a little bit of bad luck,” Roberts said of Phillips, who went on the IL for the first time in his three seasons with the Dodgers. “It’s very benign, and the hope is that once his [IL] stint is up, he’ll be back and ready to go.” Right-handers Joe Kelly, Daniel Hudson and Treinen and left-hander Alex

A pro-Palestinian encampment in the middle of USC’s main campus was cleared Sunday morning by officers with the Los Angeles Police Department and USC’s Department of Public Safety, ending a high-profile demonstration that began in April. No arrests or major confrontations were reported, but the campus was closed for several hours. “Earlier today, the University of Southern California Department of Public Safety (DPS) successfully removed the illegal encampment rebuilt on the university’s campus,” Joel Curran, USC’s senior vice president of communications, said in a early Sunday morning statement. “It was necessary to request the Los Angeles Police Department to respond to provide security as this was carried out peacefully. No arrests have been reported. “We want to thank LAPD for assisting DPS in clearing the encampment and restoring normalcy for students and community as quickly and safely as possible. We will share more information with our community later today.” Clean-up of the encampment, which had been rebuilt after previously being cleared on April 24, began round 4:30 a.m. Sunday. USC Annenberg Media reported at 3:51 a.m. that university police officers told student reporters they planned

A woman is suing a Hollywood hookah lounge, alleging she was knocked into unconsciousness by a bouncer who may have been intoxicated during a 2022 dispute over when she should pay for her hookah. April Ford’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit against the Star Hookah Lounge of Hollywood and Los Angeles alleges assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, civil rights violations, negligence and negligent hiring, training, supervision and retention of employees. She seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. Ford says management did not have adequate measures in place to protect visitors and that no changes have been made to protect others from suffering the same experience she did. A representative for the Hollywood Boulevard club could not be immediately reached for comment on the suit brought Thursday. Ford visited the Star Hookah Lounge on May 3, 2022, a location she had gone to before, and each time she had paid after ordering the hookah she purchased without any problems, the suit states. However, this time the bouncer, nicknamed “Big Mike,” asked her to pay at the front door and appeared to be intoxicated

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proclaimed May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month.  In a proclamation issued Sunday, Newsom praised the accomplishments of Jewish immigrants who “sought the promise of freedom and opportunity to start life anew” in California, which is home to the second largest Jewish population in the U.S.  “This month, we recognize the enduring faith, perseverance and resilience of the Jewish people and lift up the many ways that Jewish Americans enrich our culture, politics, civil society and countless other areas,” Newsom said. “As we celebrate these accomplishments, we must also recognize the bigotry and violence that Jews have faced throughout history and that shamefully persist to this day.”  The governor added that the state of California is partnering with the Jewish Caucus and other leaders to fight against “brazen displays” of antisemitism by providing funding for increased security at houses of worship and programs that combat intolerance and support victims. Study: The hardest place to save money in America is in Southern California, but it’s not L.A. Additionally, the state has launched the CA vs. Hate Resource Line and Network, which

Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and went down with the ship as the captain in “Titanic,” has died. Hill, 79, passed away Sunday morning, agent Lou Coulson said. Hill joined “The Lord Of The Rings” franchise in the second film of the trilogy, 2002’s “The Two Towers,” as Théoden, King of Rohan. The following year, he reprised the role in “Return of the King,” a movie that won 11 Oscars. In one of the film’s most memorable scenes, Hill’s character fires up his overmatched forces by delivering a battle cry on horseback that sends his troops thundering downhill toward the enemy and his own imminent death. “Arise, arise, riders of Théoden!” Hill hollers. “Spears shall be shaken, shields shall be splintered! A sword day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now! Ride now! Ride! Ride for ruin and the world’s ending! Death! Death! Death!” Actor Bernard Hill arrives for the U.K. Premiere of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” at the Odeon Leicester Square

By Aliza Chasan May 5, 2024 / 2:59 PM EDT / CBS News Actor Bernard Hill, known for his roles in “Titanic” and “Lord of the Rings,” died early Sunday, family members confirmed. Hill was 79. He was with his fiancée and his son when he died, his agent Lou Coulson said. The actor’s career began in 1974, with roles in several TV shows. One of Hill’s most well-known roles was as Captain Smith in James Cameron’s 1997 epic “Titanic.” His character, which was based on Captain Edward Smith, the commander of the real-life Titanic, went down with the ship in the film. Hill also played Théoden, King of Rohan, in both “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” and “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.” Sean Astin, Bernard Hill, Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis Jim Spellman/WireImage via Getty Images The actor was meant to be at Comic Con Liverpool this weekend, but had to cancel, organizers said on social media. “We’re heartbroken to hear the news of Bernard Hill’s passing,” Comic Con Liverpool wrote. “A great loss. Thinking of

Sen. John Fetterman says Pennsylvania will be “competitive” in 2024 race – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic Sen. John Fetterman tells “Face the Nation” that although he knows his state will be “very competitive” in the 2024 election, “Joe Biden beat Trump in Pennsylvania and he’s going to do that again.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican Sen. John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan Click  here to browse full transcripts of “Face the Nation.”    MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan. And this week on Face the Nation: Campus chaos continues from coast to coast. Plus, South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem kicks off her book tour today, and we have got the first interview. (Begin VT) (SHOUTING) (End VT) MARGARET BRENNAN: Campus protests tied to the war between Israel and Hamas spilled into the weekend. And with no breakthrough yet in Mideast negotiations for a short-term cease-fire and hostage release, the political pressure on President Biden builds. He tries to calm the domestic furor. (Begin VT) JOE BIDEN (President of the United States): Dissent is essential to democracy, but dissent must never lead to disorder. There’s the right to protest, but not the right to cause chaos. (End VT) MARGARET BRENNAN: We will talk with two key Democrats as those protests continue, Pennsylvania Senator

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —  Mystik Dan’s road to the Triple Crown might be taking a detour before the Preakness Stakes. Kenny McPeek, trainer of the Kentucky Derby winner, said Sunday morning that he has not committed to going to Baltimore to race May 18 after the horse seemed a little off after Saturday’s victory. “We’re not committed to the Preakness,” McPeek said. “I ran him back once in two weeks and it completely backfired on me.” One thing that trainers use to gauge a horse’s fitness is how they eat. In short, an empty feed bucket means a happy horse. “Most trainers don’t talk about all this,” McPeek said. “Look, cards on the table, face up. He left three-quarters of his feed. We couldn’t hardly get everybody out of the barn until midnight, so he didn’t really get a great night’s rest. We’ll watch him today and tomorrow.” At this point it is closer to a coin flip more than anything else if Mystik Dan will run in the Preakness. There is no need to take any chances with a colt whose breeding value jumped exponentially after

Seven people were injured, four critically, in a late night shooting in Long Beach on Saturday, police said. The shooting took place near South Street and Paramount Boulevard around 11:15 Saturday night, according to a bulletin issued by the Long Beach Police Department. At least two men were suspected of firing into the group, the department said in an update Sunday morning. All the victims were adult men. Videos of the aftermath posted to social media show a heavy police presence outside the Prendido de Noche nightclub nearby. “This police department is dedicated and focused on arresting any violent offender utilizing dangerous firearms to victimize our community,” Chief of Police Wally Hebeish said in a statement. “The Long Beach Police Department has been actively investigating this shooting since late last night, and we will continue working until we identify and arrest those involved in this unacceptable act of gun violence.” The department believes the shooting was “gang related,” but so far, no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made, police said. More to Read