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President Donald Trump mocked Jill Biden on social media after she said she thought her husband had a stroke during the 2024 CNN debate against Trump. Trump questioned her remarks and suggested different explanations for the performance.
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Jill Biden said in an interview she believed President Joe Biden was having a stroke during the 2024 CNN debate.
The debate was between President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
President Trump responded to Jill Biden’s comment on social media by mocking her.
Trump questioned her claim and offered other possible reasons for Biden’s debate performance.
The interaction occurred shortly after the debate event.
Jill Biden is the current first lady, married to President Joe Biden.
The discussion relates to the 2024 presidential election campaign.
The term "stroke" refers to a serious medical condition involving the brain.
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In the early 1990s, four teenage girls were killed in a yogurt shop in Austin, Texas, but the case remained unsolved for decades. Advances in DNA testing identified serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers as the suspect in 2025, clearing four men previously accused who received a $35 million settlement.
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Four teenage girls were murdered in a yogurt shop in Austin, Texas, in 1991.
The victims were Eliza Thomas (17), Amy Ayers (13), Jennifer Harbison (17), and Sarah Harbison (15).
The crime involved binding the victims, shooting them, and setting the shop on fire.
A fire damaged much of the crime scene evidence.
In 1999, four men were arrested but later had charges dropped or convictions overturned due to weak evidence and disputed confessions.
In September 2025, DNA testing identified Robert Eugene Brashers, a deceased serial killer, as the suspect.
In February 2026, the four men were formally declared innocent and exonerated.
In May 2026, the City of Austin agreed to pay the exonerated men a $35 million settlement.
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Four teenage girls were murdered in an Austin, Texas yogurt shop in 1991. After years without a resolution, DNA evidence in 2025 linked a deceased serial killer to the crime, leading to the exoneration and $35 million settlement for four men wrongfully accused.
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The murders happened on December 6, 1991, at an "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt!" shop in Austin.
Four girls, ages 13 to 17, were gagged, tied up, shot, and the shop was set on fire.
At the time, two unidentified men were seen in the shop but never found.
Four men were arrested years later but were eventually cleared after new DNA testing in 2025.
Robert Eugene Brashers, a known serial killer and rapist who is now deceased, was identified through DNA as the suspect.
On February 19, 2026, a judge officially declared the four accused men innocent.
The City of Austin agreed to pay the wrongfully accused men a total of $35 million in May 2026.
The case remained unsolved for more than 30 years and was revisited multiple times as new evidence and technology emerged.
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Four men who were wrongly accused of a 1991 yogurt shop murder in Austin, Texas, were declared innocent by a judge. The city agreed to pay them a $35 million settlement after new DNA evidence linked the crime to a different suspect who died in 1999.
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The four men were wrongly accused of killing four teenage girls at an Austin yogurt shop in 1991.
A judge officially declared them innocent in court on May 28.
The city of Austin will pay $35 million to the men as a settlement.
Two of the men, Michael Scott and Forrest Welborn, attended the hearing with family; one man, Maurice Pierce, died in 2010, and Robert Springsteen did not attend.
The original convictions were based on confessions that the men said were forced by police and were later overturned.
New DNA evidence identified Robert Eugene Brashers, who died in a 1999 police standoff, as the likely killer.
The murders involved the victims being bound, gagged, shot, and the shop set on fire, which destroyed some evidence.
The case remained unsolved for decades and received renewed attention after an HBO documentary.
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A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from using a $1.776 billion fund meant to pay people who say the government unfairly targeted them. The judge ordered the Department of Justice to pause all actions related to this fund.
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The fund is worth $1.776 billion and is called an "anti-weaponization" fund.
It is designed to compensate people who claim the government treated them wrongly.
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued the temporary block.
Judge Brinkema was nominated by President Bill Clinton.
The Department of Justice cannot move money into the fund or take related steps for now.
The block was made in a Friday court order.
The case is still developing and more updates are expected.
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A federal judge in Virginia has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from using money from the new "Anti-Weaponization Fund." The judge will review a lawsuit claiming the fund unfairly benefits President Trump's political supporters before deciding whether to allow the fund to continue.
Key Facts
The "Anti-Weaponization Fund" was created by the Justice Department with $1.776 billion to compensate people who say they were wrongly targeted under the Biden administration.
President Donald Trump agreed to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and two other civil claims totaling $230 million in exchange for the fund’s creation.
The fund faces criticism for possibly using taxpayer money to pay individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema barred all payments and related actions from the fund while the legal case is reviewed.
The lawsuit was filed by Andrew Floyd, a former January 6 prosecutor, and others who argue the fund discriminates by favoring Trump’s political allies.
A hearing is scheduled for June 12 to consider whether to extend the freeze on the fund.
The judge has not yet ruled on the legality of the fund but has ordered faster legal briefings on the issue.
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In 2025, Austin police linked Robert Eugene Brashers, a deceased serial killer, to the 1991 murders of four teenage girls at an Austin yogurt shop using DNA evidence. In 2026, four men previously convicted of the murders were officially declared innocent and received a $35 million settlement from the City of Austin.
Key Facts
The 1991 murders involved four teenage girls who were tied up, shot, and the yogurt shop set on fire.
Robert Eugene Brashers was identified as the suspect through DNA testing linking bullet casings to his gun.
Brashers died by suicide in 1999 during a police standoff.
Four men were wrongfully accused and convicted based mostly on confessions, which they later said were forced.
Their convictions were overturned due to constitutional issues with the trial process.
The City of Austin agreed to pay $35 million to the men who were exonerated.
The case went cold for years despite FBI and task force involvement before new DNA tests helped identify the real killer.
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The Freedom 250 event, planned for the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, faced criticism after some musical artists left because they felt they were misled. A spokesperson for the event said it is not connected to any political group or party.
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Freedom 250 is a large event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
It celebrates America’s 250th birthday.
Some musical artists canceled their participation in the event.
These artists said they were misled about the nature of the event.
The event’s spokesperson stated it is not political or partisan.
The organizers want to emphasize the event is nonpolitical.
The controversy arose shortly before the event was to take place.
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In 1991, four teenage girls were murdered and the crime remained unsolved for decades in Austin, Texas. In 2025, DNA evidence linked a deceased serial killer, Robert Eugene Brashers, to the case, leading to the exoneration of four men who were wrongfully convicted and a $35 million settlement from the city in 2026.
Key Facts
The murders happened on December 6, 1991, at an "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt!" shop in Austin.
The victims were Eliza Thomas, Sarah Harbison, Jennifer Harbison, and Amy Ayers.
The girls were tied up, shot, and the shop was set on fire.
Four men were previously arrested and convicted but later found innocent.
DNA testing in September 2025 identified Robert Eugene Brashers, a deceased serial killer and rapist, as the real suspect.
A judge officially cleared the four wrongfully accused men on February 19, 2026.
In May 2026, Austin agreed to pay a $35 million settlement split among the exonerated men.
Investigators and families have hoped DNA evidence would eventually solve the case, providing some closure.
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A federal judge has temporarily stopped the U.S. Justice Department from continuing its work on a new fund meant to prevent weapon misuse. This pause includes a halt on any payments from the fund.
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A federal judge issued a temporary block on the Justice Department’s new "anti-weaponization" fund.
The block prevents the department from moving forward with the fund’s activities.
The Justice Department cannot make any payments from this fund while the block is in place.
The purpose of the fund is to prevent or reduce the misuse of weapons.
CBS News reporter Ed O’Keefe covered the story.
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A federal judge has temporarily stopped President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate people who say they were harmed by government “weaponization.” The judge halted payments and the fund’s creation while lawsuits challenge the program, raising questions about its future.
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The fund is called the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and is set at $1.776 billion.
It aims to pay people who claim government abuse or “weaponization” against them.
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema blocked the fund from paying out or moving forward.
This pause will last until legal challenges are resolved; a hearing is scheduled for June 12.
Some Republicans have raised concerns about who qualifies for payment and potential misuse.
Critics fear the fund could become a political reward system if not properly controlled.
A five-member commission, mostly appointed by the Attorney General, would oversee the fund.
Both advocacy groups and lawmakers want more clarity on transparency and rules for the fund.
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The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery is changing the text on Richard Nixon’s portrait after the Nixon Foundation pointed out a mistake. The original label said Nixon was impeached, but he resigned before a full House impeachment vote happened.
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The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery had an error in the label about President Richard Nixon.
The label incorrectly said Nixon was impeached during the Watergate scandal.
Nixon resigned on August 8, 1974, before the full House of Representatives voted on impeachment.
The Nixon Foundation sent a letter asking the Smithsonian to fix the mistake.
The Smithsonian agreed to revise the label to explain Nixon’s resignation more clearly.
The Presidential Portraits gallery is one of the Smithsonian’s most popular exhibits.
Only three U.S. presidents have been impeached: Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and President Donald Trump (twice).
No president has been removed from office through impeachment; Nixon resigned before removal could occur.
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Democrats in South Carolina are gathering to celebrate after the state Senate, led by Republicans, rejected a plan supported by President Donald Trump. The plan would have redrawn voting districts to help Republicans try to defeat Rep. Jim Clyburn, the state's only Democratic congressman.
Key Facts
South Carolina is mostly controlled by Republicans.
The state Senate is led by the Republican Party.
President Donald Trump supported a plan to redraw House district lines.
The redistricting plan aimed to help Republicans win more seats this fall.
A key target was Rep. Jim Clyburn, a powerful Democrat in Congress since 1993.
The Republican-led Senate rejected the redistricting effort.
Democrats see this as a win and are holding events to celebrate.
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A federal judge temporarily stopped the U.S. government from spending money from President Trump’s new “anti-weaponization” fund. The judge made this decision to prevent any money from being spent until she reviews a request to block the fund.
Key Facts
A federal judge, Leonic Brinkema, issued a temporary block on spending from the fund.
The fund is called the “anti-weaponization” fund and was created by President Donald Trump.
The block is a pause to keep money from being spent while the judge considers an emergency motion.
The motion aims to stop the fund from releasing money permanently.
The judge said it is important to keep things the same until she makes a decision.
The case is happening in a U.S. district court.
This is a legal action involving the U.S. government and the use of funds set by the President.
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House Oversight Committee leaders disagreed about how former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s interview regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files was handled. Chair James Comer allowed Bondi to do a voluntary, recorded interview instead of a formal deposition, which upset Democrats.
Key Facts
Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, was interviewed behind closed doors about the Epstein files.
Bondi was originally subpoenaed for a deposition in March.
Chair James Comer agreed to a voluntary transcribed interview instead of a deposition.
Democrats criticized Comer for this decision.
The interview format is less formal than a deposition and may limit questioning.
The situation caused tension between committee leaders.
The topic relates to Jeffrey Epstein’s files and investigations.
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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. He spelled 32 words correctly in 90 seconds to claim the championship.
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Shrey Parikh is 14 years old and in eighth grade.
He is from Rancho Cucamonga, California.
He won the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The competition took place in 2026.
Shrey spelled 32 words correctly in just 90 seconds.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is an annual event.
The bee tests participants on their ability to spell difficult words correctly.
The event draws contestants from across the United States.
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A U.S. judge has temporarily stopped payments from President Donald Trump’s new $1.8 billion settlement fund related to a deal with the IRS. The judge’s order pauses setting up or using the fund while the court reviews more legal arguments.
Key Facts
The fund is worth $1.8 billion and is called an "anti-weaponization" settlement fund.
It comes from a settlement agreement between President Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ordered the pause.
The order stops the Trump administration from starting or running the fund for now.
The Justice Department announced the fund last week to settle a lawsuit about leaked tax records.
Some Republicans and others have expressed concern or criticism about the fund.
There are worries about whether people convicted in the 2021 Capitol attack could get money from this fund.
The judge will hear more legal arguments before deciding what happens next.
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Jill Biden said she was shocked when President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year. She mentioned that although the White House doctors provided great care, the cancer was not detected earlier.
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President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year.
Jill Biden described the diagnosis as "just shocking."
The diagnosis was not caught by White House medical staff initially.
Jill Biden believes the White House doctors gave excellent care overall.
The information was shared during a CBS News interview.
The interview was conducted by Rita Braver.
More of the interview is available to watch on CBS News.
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The article discusses the connection between voting rights for Black people and how states tax their work in 2026. It highlights issues about states that limit Black voters and the implications for Black athletes.
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The article focuses on the year 2026.
It mentions Black workers and their rights related to voting.
It talks about states taxing the labor of Black workers.
The article raises concern about whether states allow Black people to vote fairly.
It implies that states restricting Black voting rights also affect Black athletes.
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A Florida woman without a right hand was stopped by police and ticketed for allegedly texting while driving. The woman said she felt uncomfortable during the traffic stop and explained that she could not have been using her right hand to hold a phone.
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The woman lives in Florida and is missing her right hand.
Police stopped her because they believed she was texting while driving.
The officer claimed she was holding the phone with her right hand.
The woman said this was not possible since she does not have her right hand.
She felt uncomfortable during the traffic stop because of this misunderstanding.
The incident was recorded on video and shared publicly.
The video and story drew attention to the situation and raised questions about the ticket.
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