What not to get mom for Mother’s Day (and what to buy instead)

Mother’s Day spending is projected to reach $38 billion this year. We asked Good Housekeeping’s editor-in-chief how to pick gifts moms will actually love.
Former Miami congressman convicted in secret Venezuela lobbying case

A former Miami congressman was convicted in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela during the first Trump administration.
Remains recovered identified as second missing USF student

The human remains recovered near a Tampa Bay area bridge Sunday have been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student, Nahida Bristy.
VIDEO: 2-year-old gets stuck inside claw machine after climbing in for stuffed toys

A 2-year-old boy was rescued after climbing into a claw machine at a Wisconsin ice cream shop. The boy’s father filmed the incident.
Police say Nebraska father pulled handgun on students after daughter’s dispute

Investigators said the suspect yelled at the students and then pulled a handgun out, pointing it at them.
Build-A-Bear issues voluntary recall of thousands of plush bears

The recalled bears were sold in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online.
Very active girl: Meet Pebble, the Nebraska Humane Society’s pet of the week

Ain’t no rule that says a dog can’t play soccer! Pebble, a 1-year-old Border Collie mix, had a great time meeting some athletes from Union Omaha.
Trump executive order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans

President Trump signed an executive order calling for a new government website where people can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts.
Small plane crashes in Texas, killing all 5 on board, official says

A small plane crashed in Wimberley, Texas, killing all five people on board, a county official said.
Video shows suspect sprinting toward security in White House correspondents’ dinner attack

Prosecutors released video showing the alleged gunman sprinting toward Secret Service agents during the White House correspondents’ dinner attack, as defense attorneys agreed to keep him in jail ahead of his trial.