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Britain's Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron enjoys a refreshing drink as he speaks with local members of the farming community during an election campaign visit at Whole House Farm, near Brecon, Wales, Wednesday May 6, 2015. Britain's political candidates are campaigning all across Britain in search of votes ahead of the May 7 General Election. (Toby Melville/ Pool photo via AP) Britain's Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron enjoys a refreshing drink as he speaks with local members of the farming community during an election campaign visit at Whole House Farm, near Brecon, Wales, Wednesday May 6, 2015. Britain's political candidates are campaigning all across Britain in search of votes ahead of the May 7 General Election. (Toby Melville/ Pool photo via AP)

By Associated Press May 6, 2015 2 min read

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. WHICH CLUES HINTED AT TEXAS PLOT

Minutes before the cartoon contest shooting, a final tweet on an account linked to one of the gunmen said: “May Allah accept us as mujahideen,” or holy warriors.

2. KERRY TRIP TO DJIBOUTI HIGHLIGHTS SMALL NATION’S IMPORTANCE

With U.S. ground forces out of Yemen amid a civil war, the African country is a launching pad for drone attacks on al-Qaida as well as a key transit point for Americans trying to get home.