Matt Quinn, the deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service, announced he is stepping down after about 18 months in the role. He has been working with the Secret Service Director Sean Curran on a plan for a smooth transition.
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Matt Quinn served as deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service for about a year and a half.
He announced his decision to step down on Friday.
Quinn shared his news on the social platform X.
He has been coordinating with Director Sean Curran about the transition for several months.
The Secret Service is responsible for protecting the president and other important officials.
Sean Curran is the current director of the U.S. Secret Service.
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Federal agents have used a covert method called "dumpster diving" to collect DNA from people when they could not get search warrants. This involves searching through a person’s trash to find genetic material.
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Investigators searched people’s trash to collect DNA.
This method is called "dumpster diving."
They used this approach when they did not have permission from a court (a search warrant).
The DNA was intended to help with investigations.
This practice is secret and not widely known.
It was part of efforts around important searches or raids.
The use of DNA helps law enforcement identify or confirm suspects.
The article focuses on the activities of federal agents.
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Fighting between Yemen’s Houthi forces and the internationally recognized government has worsened the humanitarian situation in the city of Taiz. The conflict is blocking important supplies like food, fuel, and medicine, making life harder for people living there.
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Taiz is a key battleground in Yemen’s ongoing war.
The conflict is between the Houthi group and Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
Fighting has cut off access to essential supplies such as food, fuel, and medicine.
The lack of supplies is causing a growing humanitarian crisis.
The war in Yemen has displaced thousands and created widespread suffering.
Taiz’s situation highlights the challenges civilians face in war zones.
International aid efforts are hindered by the ongoing fighting.
The conflict in Yemen remains unresolved with serious impacts on its people.
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A fast-moving wildfire called the Norte Fire has burned six homes and forced evacuations in southern Los Angeles and Orange County, California. Strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions are making the fires worse, with several other fires burning across the state and hundreds of firefighters working to control them.
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The Norte Fire started on Friday in Orange County and grew to 465 acres by the evening.
Six homes have been damaged or destroyed, and one firefighter suffered heat exhaustion.
Santa Ana winds reaching over 40 mph are expected to continue until Saturday, increasing fire risks.
A red flag warning is in place for several California counties because of wind, low humidity, and dry plants.
13 wildfires are active across California, including the Bryson Fire in Malibu and the Henderson Fire in San Diego County.
The Bryson Fire has grown to 147 acres and has over 400 firefighters working on it.
The Henderson Fire has grown to more than 2,000 acres and forced temporary closures of the I-5 highway.
Temperatures are unusually high for the season, reaching up to 95°F (35°C), raising heat-related illness concerns.
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The latest episode of The Celebrity Traitors featured a slow, suspenseful game where traitors tried to make others bored enough to yawn, which could mean elimination. A new player, King Kenny, brought energy to the traitor group, while Joe Lycett was voted out by most of the contestants.
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The Celebrity Traitors is a game show where celebrities try to identify traitors among them.
In this episode, the traitors tried to fake tiredness to make others yawn and face elimination.
A new traitor, King Kenny, joined the group and showed enthusiasm for the role.
Joe Lycett wanted to become a traitor but was considered too obvious as a suspect.
Joe Lycett was voted out by 11 of the 14 contestants and left the castle.
Contestants often watch for suspicious behavior to find traitors.
The episode ended with a cliffhanger about who would "die" by yawning next.
The show airs new episodes every Thursday and Friday on iPlayer.
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The US Coast Guard rescued 16 people after their boat sank off the coast of Baja, Mexico. Rescue efforts continue to find 11 others who are still missing.
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The boat sank about 225 km (140 miles) west of Ensenada, Mexico.
A Mayday call was sent around 1 a.m. (08:00 GMT) on Friday.
A rescue helicopter arrived about two hours after the call.
Coast Guard crew pulled 16 people from the water in about 90 minutes.
The rescued individuals were Mexican nationals; one had a possible shark bite and two were in critical condition.
Survivors were flown to San Diego, California, for hospital treatment.
The Coast Guard and US Navy continue searching for 11 missing people using helicopters, a plane, a cutter ship, and a navy combat ship.
The area is known both for fishing and for smuggling migrants to the US; the boat’s purpose is unknown.
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Canada's Marineland closed in 2024 and moved its 30 beluga whales and four dolphins to various aquariums around the world after the government stopped a sale to China due to animal welfare concerns. Despite the rescue effort, several whales and dolphins have died in their new homes, raising questions about their health and future.
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Marineland, a Canadian sea park near Niagara Falls, closed in 2024.
The Canadian government stopped a plan to sell the belugas to China over animal welfare concerns.
30 belugas and 4 dolphins were moved to aquariums in the US and Spain, including SeaWorld San Antonio and Oceanogràfic València.
Five belugas and one dolphin have died since the transfer.
Some whales had health problems like chronic liver and digestive diseases, and had swallowed foreign objects before the move.
Canada banned keeping and breeding whales in captivity seven years ago.
Public opinion in Canada and other countries has shifted against keeping whales in captivity.
There are about 3,600 captive cetaceans worldwide, but few safe options for whales that cannot live in the wild.
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A man named Kaylub Giamanco fatally shot a teenage gunman during a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon that killed three children and a teacher. Giamanco, who has children at the school, acted quickly to stop the shooter and is now dealing with the emotional impact of the event.
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The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Three children and one teacher were killed in the attack.
The shooter was a 16-year-old boy named Griffin J. John II.
Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old contractor and father, stopped the shooter by shooting him dead.
Giamanco was on a lunch break and saw the shooter on campus, then followed him into the school.
The shooter fired up to 15 rounds using a shotgun bought by his mother.
Two others, one child and one teacher, were wounded and hospitalized.
Giamanco legally owns and carries a firearm and grew up familiar with guns.
Giamanco feels traumatized because he could not save everyone during the shooting.
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A new tour in Philadelphia called Philly Pigeon Tours takes visitors to places where pigeons gather and teaches them interesting facts about these birds. The tour was started by Hannah Michelle Brower and Aspen Simone, who want people to pay more attention to pigeons and learn about them in a fun way.
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Philly Pigeon Tours is a 90-minute walking tour around neighborhoods with many pigeons.
The tour is the third most popular in Philadelphia on TripAdvisor.
It explains pigeon behavior, such as why pigeons face the wind to keep their feathers smooth.
Hannah Michelle Brower started the tour after nursing a sick pigeon back to health.
The pigeon they cared for is named Primrose and lives with them as a pet.
The tour aims to help people notice and appreciate everyday animals like pigeons.
The tour encourages curiosity about things people usually ignore.
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Delhi Police announced that Jantar Mantar will no longer be a designated place for protests, following recent large demonstrations by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party. Protesters are now directed to other sites that are farther from the parliament and more costly to use.
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Jantar Mantar is an 18th-century observatory area in Delhi, near the Indian parliament.
It has been a popular protest spot for over 30 years for various groups, including farmers, students, and activists.
The youth group Cockroach Janta Party led big protests there in 2026, leading to the resignation of the federal education minister.
After these protests, police put up barricades and stopped demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.
Protesters who tried to return were met with police action, such as a crackdown on a march demanding the election chief’s resignation.
Authorities now direct protests to three other places, two far from parliament and one that requires expensive booking fees.
Delhi Police said this change follows a Supreme Court suggestion to find protest sites with better infrastructure.
Critics worry this will make protesting harder for regular citizens and less visible to government officials.
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A judge in New Mexico dismissed child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield due to problems with how the prosecutors handled the case. Busfield has denied the accusations, which came from young actors he worked with on the TV show The Cleaning Lady.
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Timothy Busfield, known for TV shows like The West Wing, faced four charges of criminal sexual contact of a child.
The charges related to allegations from child actors on The Cleaning Lady, a show Busfield directed and produced.
A New Mexico judge dismissed the charges, citing unfair actions by the prosecutor.
The judge noted errors that affected the grand jury's decision to indict Busfield.
prosecutors said children called Busfield "Uncle Tim" and claimed he touched them inappropriately over several years.
Busfield's lawyers argue the accusations came after the children were fired and suggest it was an act of revenge.
Busfield surrendered to police in January but was released while awaiting trial.
The district attorney’s office is reviewing the judge’s dismissal decision to decide next steps.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs was moved from a New Jersey federal prison to a low-security prison in Pennsylvania. He is serving a sentence for a prostitution-related conviction and recently faced disciplinary actions that delayed his release.
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Combs was transferred from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania.
He is serving four years and two months for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
Reports said he lived well in prison, with luxuries like smuggled liquor and inmates doing chores for him.
Combs was placed in a special housing unit for inmates with discipline or security concerns.
He lost 41 days of good-conduct credit, delaying his release to March 2, 2028.
TMZ reported Combs was injured in a fight, but the Bureau of Prisons denied this.
His lawyers are appealing the conviction and sentence, claiming it is too harsh.
The Bureau of Prisons does not share details about reasons for inmate transfers.
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A 16-year-old former special-needs student killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon before being shot dead by a parent. The shooting happened in a special needs classroom, and the attacker used a 12-gauge shotgun. President Donald Trump praised the parent who stopped the shooter.
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The shooter was identified as Griffin J. John II, a former special-needs student at the school.
The attack took place in a special-needs classroom at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Three children aged five, eight, and 11, and a 25-year-old teacher were killed.
A teacher fought the gunman and was not injured.
A father with children at the school, Kaylub Giamanco, shot and killed the attacker minutes after the first 911 call.
The shooter used a 12-gauge shotgun and fired about 15 shots; police found 44 rounds left.
Police are investigating how the teen obtained the gun; Oregon law allows minors to possess shotguns with parental consent.
This shooting is the 28th mass killing in the United States in 2026, with hundreds of mass shootings recorded this year.
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A man fishing by the shoreline at a park in Winter Garden, Florida, was attacked and killed by an alligator. Authorities confirmed the fatal alligator attack at the scene.
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The incident happened in Winter Garden, Florida.
The man was fishing along the shoreline of a park.
An alligator attacked the man.
The attack resulted in the man's death.
Police and authorities are involved in investigating the incident.
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Several U.S. lawmakers reported receiving suspicious packages at their offices after earlier reports of letters with unknown substances being sent to election offices. The packages were sent to both state and district offices across the country involving multiple senators and representatives.
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Lawmakers across different states reported suspicious mail at their offices.
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) were among those affected.
House members and at least 15 other lawmakers also received suspicious packages.
The incidents happened following earlier reports of letters containing unknown substances sent to election offices.
The mailings caused concern and prompted attention to security in lawmakers’ offices.
The exact nature of the suspicious substances in the packages has not been detailed.
The authorities are investigating the origin and threat level of these mailings.
This situation is part of ongoing concerns about mail security for government offices.
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A couple in Philadelphia created a popular tour using pigeons, which many people usually see as a problem. Their idea turned pigeons into a unique sightseeing experience in the city.
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The tour is based in Philadelphia.
It uses pigeons as the main attraction.
The idea was created by Hannah Michelle Brower and Aspen Simone.
Pigeons are often seen as a nuisance in cities.
The tour has become very popular among visitors.
The story was covered by Steve Hartman for CBS News.
This is an example of turning an unwanted animal into a positive experience.
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Elon Musk showed a new Tesla prototype that can fly and perform tricks in the air using thrusters. The vehicle is not yet allowed to be sold or driven on the road.
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Elon Musk revealed a flying Tesla prototype.
The car uses thrusters to fly and do air acrobatics.
The vehicle is still a prototype and not approved for sale.
It cannot yet be used on public roads.
The unveiling event took place in Texas.
The flying Tesla concept is new and experimental.
No details were given about when it will be available for purchase.
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Tesla unveiled a new version of the Tesla Roadster that can perform flips and fly using thrusters like those used on SpaceX rockets. The event demonstrated this new flying car concept.
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Tesla showed off a new Tesla Roadster model with flying capabilities.
The car can flip and fly using thruster technology.
The thrusters are similar to those used in SpaceX rockets.
Elon Musk presented this new concept during a recent event.
Edmunds editor Chris Rosales attended the unveiling and shared his observations.
The Roadster combines driving with limited flight abilities.
This vehicle represents a new step in electric car technology from Tesla.
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Cuba is facing a serious energy crisis that has caused frequent power outages. At the same time, people are having a hard time buying food and other basic needs because of economic difficulties linked to a U.S. blockade.
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Cuba is experiencing ongoing electricity shortages and blackouts.
The energy crisis is making daily life difficult for many Cubans.
The country is also struggling with food shortages and high prices.
The U.S. blockade against Cuba has contributed to these challenges by limiting imports and economic activity.
Local people must cope with both lack of power and limited access to basic goods.
Reporters have covered the situation to show the impact on ordinary citizens.
The Cuban government faces pressure to address these problems amid international attention.
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Three children and a teacher died in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Governor Tina Kotek spoke about how her state government is responding to this tragic event.
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The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Three children were killed in the shooting.
One teacher also died in the incident.
Governor Tina Kotek discussed the state’s response on CBS News.
The event occurred on a Thursday.
Officials have ordered evacuations related to the situation.
The state government is actively involved in addressing the aftermath.
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