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CBC IN FRANCE Neither Le Pen nor Macron: Many French voters refuse to accept their options for president

France's presidential election is down to two candidates. But many people are disgusted with their options and encouraging their fellow voters to boycott the second round vote on May 7. More 4:00 PM ET video

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Police kill suspect in fatal San Diego shooting

Police shoot and kill a 49-year-old man suspected of shooting seven people at a birthday pool party in an apartment complex near the University of California, San Diego. More 2:48 PM ET

No cash for Trump's wall as U.S. lawmakers agree on spending bill

Congressional Republicans and Democrats forge a hard-won agreement on a huge $1 trillion-U.S.-plus spending bill that would fund the day-to-day operations of virtually every federal agency through September. More 7:01 AM ET

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• Without Trump, White House Correspondents' dinner shifts focus to press freedom 10:10 AM ET video

Hamas unveils new program with softer language, but same goals

The Islamic militant Hamas on Monday unveiled a new, seemingly more pragmatic political program that the group hopes will help it end years of international isolation. More 3:27 PM ET

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