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Several music artists who were set to perform at the concert for America's 250th anniversary have decided not to participate. The event is planned to celebrate the United States' milestone.
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The concert is part of the celebration for America's 250th anniversary.
Multiple artists who were originally named to perform have dropped out.
The reasons for the artists leaving the event were not detailed in the article.
The announcement about the artists' withdrawal was reported by CBS News.
The concert is a significant event marking 250 years since the founding of the United States.
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A bus crashed into six cars on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday morning, killing five people and injuring nearly 35 others. The crash happened near a work zone when traffic slowed, and police say the bus did not slow down in time.
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The crash occurred at about 2:35 a.m. local time on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia.
Five people died; all were in the vehicles hit by the bus.
Nearly 34 people were injured; at least three are in critical condition.
The bus struck six vehicles in front of it while approaching a slowed traffic area near road work.
Police are still investigating and have not yet announced any charges.
Southbound lanes were closed for about seven hours and have now reopened.
Injured people were taken to Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital.
The cause appears to be the bus failing to slow down for stopped traffic.
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President Donald Trump's job approval rating dropped to 34 percent in a recent YouGov/The Economist poll. This is the lowest rating recorded in the poll during both of his terms and is below any approval rating former President Biden had while in office.
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President Trump’s approval rating is 34 percent in the latest YouGov/The Economist poll.
This is the lowest approval rating recorded for Trump in this survey during his two terms.
The rating is also lower than any approval rating achieved by former President Biden in the same poll.
The data comes from a recent YouGov/The Economist poll.
The poll reflects public opinion on President Trump’s job performance.
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President Donald Trump held a meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room to talk about the latest negotiations with Iran. He shared this update on social media.
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President Trump called a meeting in the Situation Room.
The meeting involved his national security team.
The topic was the most recent talks with Iran on a deal.
President Trump announced the meeting on social media.
CBS News reporters Ed O’Keefe and Eleanor Watson covered the story.
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The article criticizes The New York Times for not maintaining impartial journalism. It suggests the newspaper has let down its readers by moving away from unbiased reporting, which is an important part of a free press.
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The New York Times is a major American newspaper.
The article claims it has failed to remain neutral in its reporting.
It refers to the role of journalism as the "Fourth Estate," meaning the press serves as a check on power.
The criticism implies a loss of trust between the newspaper and its readers.
The article expresses concern about the impact of biased news on society.
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Two brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester airport in 2024 will not face a third trial because prosecutors could not provide enough evidence. The case involved a video showing a confrontation between the brothers and an officer, which sparked public criticism and questions about the use of force.
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Mohammed Fahir Amaaz (21) and Muhammad Amaad (26) were accused of assaulting PC Zachary Marsden at Manchester airport in July 2024.
Videos showed a physical fight, including Marsden kicking one brother while he was on the ground.
Two juries at Liverpool crown court could not decide on a verdict after lengthy trials.
Judge Flewitt recorded not guilty verdicts against the brothers after the second jury failed to reach a decision.
Amaaz was in prison for other assaults on officers during the same incident, while Amaad was found not guilty at the first trial.
The Crown decided not to continue with a third trial, saying the case was serious but not extremely grave.
Nigel Farage criticized the initial verdict publicly, but no legal action was taken against him for contempt of court.
The incident began after the brothers responded to verbal abuse directed at their mother.
Officers said they were assaulted and injured, one suffered a broken nose, and Marsden was suspended then later reinstated.
The police conduct watchdog is still investigating the incident.
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When a person dies, their unpaid debts are usually paid from their estate (the money and property they leave behind). Social Security retirement benefits are mostly protected by law and generally cannot be taken to pay off someone else’s debt, including inherited debt.
Key Facts
Inherited debt like credit card bills or medical loans usually does not become the responsibility of heirs.
Debts are normally paid from the deceased person's estate, not from family members’ money.
If the estate cannot cover debts, those debts often go unpaid.
You might owe debt if you co-signed a loan or have a joint account with the deceased.
Social Security benefits are legally protected from most private creditor claims.
Creditors cannot take Social Security money even after winning a court case against you.
Exceptions to this protection mostly involve government debts like taxes, federal student loans, child support, or alimony.
Estate executors can be personally responsible if they mishandle estate assets.
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The federal Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program helps pregnant women and young children get nutritious food and health services. In 2023, only 56% of eligible Americans used WIC, leaving many families without support they qualify for.
Key Facts
About 11.8 million people were eligible for WIC in 2023, but only 6.6 million participated each month on average.
Participation in WIC is rising again in 2024, reaching roughly 6.7 million per month.
Children ages 1 to 5 make up about half of WIC participants.
Barriers to enrollment include confusing rules, stigma at checkout, transportation issues, and fears among immigrant families.
WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding help, and referrals to healthcare.
Research shows WIC saves money by improving health and reducing future medical and social costs.
Many families do not know about WIC or find it hard to apply because of busy schedules and an interview requirement.
WIC use dropped after peaking at over 9 million participants in 2010 but is now increasing again.
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Danielle Besnky, a survivor of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, spoke publicly during testimony involving former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Besnky expressed a desire for basic respect and decency from Bondi amid the ongoing legal and political discussions surrounding Epstein's case.
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Danielle Besnky is a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse.
She spoke out during testimony related to former Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Besnky requested "baseline humanity" from Bondi, meaning basic respect and fairness.
The testimony is part of investigations connected to Epstein’s criminal activities.
Pam Bondi served as Florida's Attorney General and was involved in Epstein-related matters.
The case involves legal scrutiny over how Epstein’s files and information have been handled.
This testimony occurs during a period of increased public and legal interest in Epstein’s abuse network.
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This episode of Newscast discusses the background of Robert Kenyon, a candidate from the Reform UK party, and the controversy over his old social media posts. The discussion also covers the possible effects of the Restore Britain party on Reform UK’s votes and comments on Andy Burnham’s political career as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
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Robert Kenyon is a candidate for Reform UK in the Makerfield by-election.
Old social media posts by Robert Kenyon have recently attracted public attention.
The episode explores how Restore Britain might influence votes for Reform UK.
Andy Burnham is the Mayor of Greater Manchester and is described as having evolved in his role.
The episode features guests Annabel Tiffin, Lara Spirit, and Luke Tryl for political analysis.
Listeners can find more information about the Makerfield by-election on the BBC website.
Newscast is a daily political news podcast presented by Adam Fleming.
The show is accessible via smart speakers and has an online community for listeners.
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A mother and her son were sentenced to prison for chasing and crashing a driver into a tree after a 13-mile car pursuit in Essex, England. The attack was motivated by revenge following a false accusation against the driver.
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Hollie Dance, 50, and her son Thomas Summers, 26, pursued a driver over 13 miles from Westcliff-on-Sea to Basildon.
The chase began after Dance’s daughter falsely accused the driver of attacking her with a bottle.
Dance rammed the victim’s car into a tree, ejecting him from the vehicle, and Summers also hit the victim’s car, causing injuries.
The victim suffered fractures to his shoulder and foot and denied ever attacking Dance’s daughter.
Dance was sentenced to four years in prison and Summers to five years.
Both were found guilty of causing serious injury with intent; Summers was also guilty of affray (public fighting).
Dance had previous convictions and was caught with an incapacitant spray at the scene.
The judge banned both from driving for two years after their release.
The incident occurred weeks after Dance’s son Archie Battersbee died, a case that had received worldwide attention.
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Two people died after an electric scooter and a bicycle collided on the Queensboro Bridge bike path in New York City during the morning commute. The scooter involved was not legal for city streets because it could go faster than the allowed speed limit for e-scooters.
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The crash happened around 8:20 a.m. on the Queensboro Bridge bike path.
Francis del Valle, 39, was riding the electric scooter; Dmytro Stechenko, 35, was on the bike.
Both were taken to a nearby hospital and were pronounced dead.
The scooter was a Blade GT II, which can go from zero to 53 miles per hour in under 4 seconds.
New York City bans scooters that are capable of going over 20 miles per hour on city streets.
The north outer roadway of the bridge, shared by pedestrians and cyclists, was closed due to overcrowding and injuries, directing cyclists to another path.
Officials and safety groups emphasized that fast e-scooters should not be used in bike lanes to prevent accidents.
The mayor’s office confirmed it is reviewing the crash and committed to removing illegal fast e-scooters from city streets.
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A US judge has temporarily stopped a $1.8 billion government fund set up to pay people claiming they were unfairly targeted by past political investigations. The fund was part of a deal with President Donald Trump to end his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over his tax returns. A court hearing to decide the fund’s future is scheduled for June 12.
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A judge blocked the Justice Department from creating or running the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponisation fund.”
The fund aims to compensate individuals who say they were targeted unjustly by political investigations.
The fund was created as part of a legal settlement between President Trump and the IRS.
Many Trump supporters who faced prosecution related to the January 6 Capitol riot plan to seek compensation.
Some Democrats and Republicans criticized the fund for lacking congressional approval and oversight.
Two men filed a lawsuit claiming the fund is unfair because it excludes people they think should qualify.
Thirty-five former federal judges asked for a detailed review of the settlement terms in a letter to the judge overseeing Trump’s tax case.
The deal also stops the IRS from auditing President Trump, his family, and businesses for past tax returns.
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President Donald Trump's immigration policies have caused a big slowdown in U.S. population growth. This slowdown is leading to fewer jobs being created and may reduce the country's economic productivity over many years.
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Immigration has fallen sharply due to President Trump's immigration crackdown.
The U.S. economy is creating fewer jobs because of slower population growth.
The Federal Reserve found that the job gains needed to keep unemployment steady are near zero.
States with slower population growth see slower job growth and more job losses.
The Congressional Budget Office expects labor-force growth to slow significantly in the next decade.
Research from Yale shows the U.S. could have 4.6 million fewer working-age people by 2033 due to reduced immigration.
Lower immigration may reduce overall economic productivity by up to 0.44% by 2052.
Fewer immigrants mean fewer new businesses and entrepreneurs, which can slow economic growth.
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An ICE agent named Christian Castro was arrested in Texas after being charged with shooting a man in the leg in north Minneapolis and then lying about the incident. Castro was charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime, and federal charges against the victim were dropped after it was found the agents had made false claims.
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Christian Castro, 52, is an ICE agent charged with second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime.
The shooting happened on January 14 during Operation Metro Surge in north Minneapolis.
Castro shot Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national, in the leg through a door.
Castro and another officer falsely accused Sosa-Celis and another man of attacking them.
The Department of Homeland Security repeated the false accusations initially.
The agents were placed on leave after the false claims were discovered.
Federal assault charges against Sosa-Celis and the other man were dropped.
Castro was found in Texas by investigators, then arrested by DHS agents and Texas Rangers.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" will feature several stories, including a special exhibition marking Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Other segments include a new public museum under the Lincoln Memorial, a profile of pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters, and an interview with Jill Biden about life in and after the White House.
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"CBS News Sunday Morning" airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on CBS and streams later on the CBS News app.
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles will host "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon," an exhibit running from May 31, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
A hidden space called the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial is opening to the public, showing the monument’s history and its role in civil rights.
Anna Leigh Waters, a 19-year-old, is recognized as a top professional pickleball player, a rapidly growing sport in the U.S.
Jill Biden discusses her experiences in and after the White House, including concerns about President Joe Biden’s health during the 2024 debate.
The program also remembers notable people who recently passed away.
The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement in 1920s New York City, reshaped American views on African American culture.
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President Donald Trump held a meeting with his advisors to decide whether to proceed with a deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran. The proposed agreement would lengthen the ceasefire by 60 days while new talks continue on Iran’s nuclear program.
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President Trump met with aides in the White House Situation Room.
The meeting was to make a final decision on moving forward with the Iran deal.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have tentatively agreed on extending the ceasefire.
The ceasefire extension is proposed to last 60 days.
New negotiations will focus on Iran’s disputed nuclear activities.
The talks follow reports from the Associated Press and other news outlets.
The deal aims to keep peace while further diplomatic discussions happen.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided in June 2024 that cities can enforce rules to clear homeless camps, even if there is no enough shelter space. After this ruling, the number of homeless encampment removals in Oakland, California, more than doubled.
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The Supreme Court case, City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, ruled 6-3 that clearing homeless camps does not violate the Constitution’s ban on cruel punishment.
Before the ruling, Oakland had an average of 14.4 encampment clearances per month from 2021 to mid-2024.
After the ruling, closures rose to an average of 32.2 per month, including many repeated clearances of the same sites.
One homeless camp in Oakland was cleared 18 times over four years.
Encampments were increasingly cleared in neighborhoods with higher percentages of Hispanic and Black residents.
Researchers say the ruling may have allowed cities to expand camping bans to new areas.
Experts question if these repeat clearances help reduce homelessness or just force people to move around.
The study was published in the American Journal of Public Health and used public data from the City of Oakland.
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Bruce Springsteen criticized President Donald Trump during a concert in Washington, D.C., calling him "racist, incompetent, and treasonous." Springsteen also announced he will perform at the Power to the People Festival later this year, a politically themed music event promoting voting rights and activism.
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Springsteen called for fans to chant "ICE out," criticizing the U.S. immigration enforcement agency.
He called President Trump “racist, incompetent, and treasonous” at a recent show.
The Power to the People Festival will be held on October 3 in Columbia, Maryland.
The festival was created by musician and activist Tom Morello and focuses on peace, justice, and community action.
The lineup includes many well-known artists such as Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, and Joan Baez.
Part of the ticket sales will support voting rights groups like VoteRiders and HeadCount.
Springsteen’s political statements have sparked strong responses from President Trump.
The conflict between Springsteen and Trump has escalated during Springsteen’s 2024 tour and public appearances.
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Representative Frederica Wilson, a Democrat from Florida and member of Congress for 16 years, said she will not run for reelection. She is one of 30 current House Democrats who will not return for the next Congress.
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Frederica Wilson represents a district in South Florida.
She has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 16 years.
Wilson announced her retirement on a Friday.
She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Thirty Democrats from the current (119th) House will not be part of the next (120th) House.
Local officials honored her long service by naming something after her (details not fully given).
Her retirement adds to the number of Democrats leaving Congress this cycle.
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