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A 26-year-old man was shot several times during a prayer service at Canterbury Park Expo Center in Shakopee, Minnesota. Police are searching for the suspects and have asked the public to provide any information.
Key Facts
The shooting happened just before 10 a.m. on May 27, 2026.
The location was Canterbury Park Expo Center, about 25 miles from Minneapolis.
The victim is a 26-year-old man who was shot multiple times.
He was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center; his condition is unknown.
Police stated they are actively trying to identify the suspects involved.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shakopee Police Department at 952-445-1411.
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A recent poll shows that 57% of Americans say they definitely plan to vote in the November midterm elections. Another 11% say they probably will vote, while others are less certain about voting.
Key Facts
57% of Americans say they definitely will vote in the midterm elections.
11% say they probably will vote.
11% say they may or may not vote.
The poll was conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
The survey results were released recently, before the November midterms.
The poll reflects voter intentions but does not guarantee actual turnout.
Midterm elections occur halfway through a presidential term.
Voter participation is an important measure of public engagement in politics.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi announced she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving her Justice Department role in April. She had surgery and is continuing treatment while recovering at home, sharing her diagnosis just before testifying in a House committee investigation.
Key Facts
Pam Bondi, 60 years old, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer soon after leaving the Justice Department.
She underwent surgery a few weeks ago and is receiving ongoing treatment.
Bondi is recovering at home and says she is “doing well.”
She shared her diagnosis just days before giving testimony to the House Oversight Committee on the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Thyroid cancer is common and often highly treatable, according to medical experts.
Most thyroid cancers are found either by noticing a lump or during unrelated imaging exams.
Treatment usually involves surgery and sometimes radioactive iodine or hormone therapy.
Prognosis depends on the cancer type, stage, and whether it has spread beyond the thyroid.
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Texas state Representative James Talarico said some voters who previously supported President Donald Trump are quietly backing Talarico’s Senate campaign. He described these voters as hesitant to openly show their support because they feel uncomfortable with President Trump’s policies.
Key Facts
James Talarico is a Texas state Representative running for the U.S. Senate.
Some former supporters of President Donald Trump are now backing Talarico.
These voters express their support quietly or in private.
Talarico compared their quiet support to being in a “witness protection program.”
The statement was made during an interview on the MS NOW program.
This shows a change in opinion among some Trump voters.
The voters’ hesitation is due to dissatisfaction with President Trump’s policies.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began a new study to see if MDMA-assisted therapy is safe and effective for treating veterans with PTSD. The study will also look at how MDMA affects people with serious mental health issues and alcohol problems.
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The VA is starting a trial to review MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD in veterans.
MDMA is a chemical sometimes called "ecstasy" and is being studied as a treatment.
The trial will check if this therapy is safe for veterans.
It will also test if MDMA helps with severe mental health disorders.
The study includes veterans who have problems with alcohol use.
The goal is to find new ways to support veterans with difficult health conditions.
This marks an official government effort to evaluate MDMA treatment options.
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The Trump administration is creating a quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, rather than bringing them back to the U.S. This center will provide care and quarantine to reduce travel risks and manage the disease near the outbreak.
Key Facts
The U.S. is building a quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola in the DRC.
The center will offer care, including critical care, and evaluate if patients need to be moved for more advanced treatment.
It is unclear if advanced care would be in the U.S. or Europe or if Americans can choose to return directly to the U.S.
The U.S. has banned green card holders and recent travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan from entering the country.
Some experts worry this plan may discourage health workers from volunteering in Ebola outbreak efforts.
Past policies allowed sick American health workers to return home for top treatment, encouraging participation.
Critics say preventing Americans from returning might cause people to hide exposure, risking further virus spread.
The U.S. has experience safely transporting people with Ebola, with low risks if they do not show symptoms.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke by phone with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after Paxton won his Republican primary against Senator John Cornyn. This call shows that GOP leaders are beginning to work together with Paxton, whom they previously opposed.
Key Facts
John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader.
Ken Paxton is the Texas Attorney General.
Paxton won his Republican primary against Senator John Cornyn.
Thune and the GOP establishment had supported Cornyn to defeat Paxton.
After the primary, Thune and Paxton had a productive phone conversation.
The GOP leaders are now starting to reconcile with Paxton.
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Rep. Christian Menefee won a Democratic primary runoff against Rep. Al Green for a new Houston-area district. The district was created last year through a Republican-led redistricting process. Green, a longtime congressman known for his activism and progressive work, has served since 2005.
Key Facts
Christian Menefee is a freshman congressman.
Al Green has been a congressman since 2005.
The district they competed in was created due to redistricting led by Republicans.
Al Green is known for protesting during President Donald Trump’s speeches.
Green has been a prominent advocate for racial justice legislation.
Menefee defeated Green in the Democratic primary runoff for the Houston-area district.
Green expressed pride in his over 20 years of service after the loss.
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The Texas U.S. Senate race will be highly competitive and costly, featuring Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton. Paxton won the Republican primary runoff with strong support from President Donald Trump’s base, while both candidates criticize each other’s backgrounds and views.
Key Facts
Ken Paxton defeated four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff.
President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton and his support helped energize the GOP grassroots voters.
Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988 and usually votes Republican for president.
Republicans criticize Democrat James Talarico for his progressive views, lifestyle, and comments on Christianity.
Talarico has described God as “nonbinary,” a comment Republicans use against him to show him as too radical.
Talarico supports LGBTQ+ rights and defends the transgender community in Texas.
Paxton faces legal and political scandals which Democrats highlight in their campaign.
The race is expected to be very contentious, with both sides attacking each other’s character and values.
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President Donald Trump answered questions during a White House Cabinet meeting. He said that no one country will control the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global oil shipments.
Key Facts
President Trump spoke at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
He answered various questions from the press.
He commented specifically about the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for shipping oil worldwide.
President Trump said no one will control that waterway.
The event was covered by CBS News.
Natalie Brand offered additional information after Trump’s remarks.
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President Donald Trump said he plans to attend the NBA finals this year after the New York Knicks reached the championship series. He was invited by Knicks owner James Dolan and other people, and he expressed praise for the team's recent performance.
Key Facts
The New York Knicks made it to the NBA finals this year.
President Trump is a native of New York and knows James Dolan, the Knicks' owner.
Dolan also owns the NHL’s Rangers and Madison Square Garden.
Trump received invitations to the finals from Dolan and others.
The Knicks won their Eastern Conference finals series by sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Knicks will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the finals.
The Knicks have home games scheduled for June 8, 10, and 16.
A sitting U.S. president has never attended the NBA finals before.
Since his reelection, Trump has attended several major sports events, including the Super Bowl and college football’s championship.
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Joe Scarborough expressed frustration after lawmakers were not allowed to visit a New Jersey ICE facility. He highlighted that while people can support border security and immigration enforcement, they should not accept cruelty as part of the policy.
Key Facts
Lawmakers attempted to visit an ICE facility in New Jersey but were turned away.
Joe Scarborough criticized the situation publicly.
He stated that supporting border security and immigration enforcement is possible.
Scarborough emphasized that cruelty should not be part of government policy.
The issue relates to immigration enforcement practices at the ICE facility.
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The U.S. is creating a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to or infected with Ebola to offer quick, high-quality care without a long trip home. Government officials said the facility will help control the outbreak and prevent Ebola cases from entering the United States.
Key Facts
The quarantine facility is being set up in Kenya for Americans exposed to or infected with Ebola.
The aim is to provide fast, quality care close to the outbreak area instead of long flights back to the U.S.
Over 230 people have died in the recent Ebola outbreak in the Congo region.
The Kenyan facility will have treatment options for all stages of Ebola, including critical care.
Officials said cases will be evaluated to decide if patients need to be moved elsewhere for more advanced care.
The U.S. government wants to stop Ebola cases from reaching the United States.
An American doctor infected with Ebola in Congo is currently being treated in Germany and is feeling cautiously optimistic.
The decision to use Kenya has raised concerns because Kenya lacks top-level Ebola containment experience and facilities.
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James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate, spoke in his first network interview after Attorney General Ken Paxton won the GOP runoff election. Talarico criticized Paxton, calling him corrupt and accusing him of giving special legal deals to pedophiles.
Key Facts
James Talarico is running for the Texas Senate as a Democrat.
Ken Paxton is the Texas Attorney General who recently won a GOP runoff election.
Talarico gave his first network interview since Paxton's win.
Talarico called Paxton "the most corrupt politician in America."
He accused Paxton of giving "Epstein-style sweetheart deals" to pedophiles.
The interview was conducted by CBS News' Ed O'Keefe.
The interview was available on the CBS News app and website.
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James Talarico, a Texas Democratic state lawmaker, is currently polling slightly ahead of Republican Ken Paxton for the 2026 Texas statewide race. This suggests Democrats may have a better chance in Texas than in recent years, with Talarico’s poll numbers comparing favorably to Beto O’Rourke’s at the same time before the 2018 election.
Key Facts
James Talarico is leading Ken Paxton by about 1.5 percentage points in polls conducted from January to early May 2024.
Talarico is a Democrat and a Presbyterian seminarian who won his party’s nomination in March 2024.
Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination in a primary runoff in May 2024.
Talarico’s polling position is closer to Paxton than O’Rourke’s was to Cruz at the same point in 2018.
In 2018, Beto O’Rourke trailed by 7 to 11 points in early polls but closed the gap later, ultimately losing by 2.6 points.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating in Texas is currently lower than in 2018, which could help Democrats.
The 2026 Texas race is seen as a test of whether Democrats can win statewide office in Texas for the first time this century.
Political experts say Talarico has a better chance than any Democrat since the 1990s to win Texas.
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A federal judge in Miami allowed 16-year-old Timothy Hudson to remain free under electronic monitoring while his case moves forward. Hudson is charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship, with the crime occurring in international waters.
Key Facts
Timothy Hudson, 16, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
He was initially treated as a juvenile and allowed to live with an uncle under electronic monitoring.
The case moved to adult court because the crime happened in international waters, outside U.S. state jurisdiction.
Hudson’s stepsister, Anna Kepner, was found dead hidden under a bed on the cruise ship.
The cause of death was mechanical asphyxia, meaning something blocked her breathing.
Prosecutors say Kepner was pinned down, raped violently, and strangled to death.
The judge has not yet decided whether Hudson should be kept in custody and is consulting with U.S. Marshals about where to hold him.
Hudson pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Renard Spivey, a former Texas sheriff’s deputy and TV courtroom bailiff, was arrested in 2019 for the murder of his wife Patricia after she was found shot multiple times. Spivey claims the shooting happened during a struggle over a gun, but police suspected foul play due to the number of shots fired and other details.
Key Facts
Renard Spivey worked as a courtroom bailiff on the TV show "Justice for All with Judge Cristina Perez."
On July 28, 2019, Patricia Spivey was found dead with several gunshot wounds at their Houston home.
Renard had a gunshot wound in his leg and said it happened during a fight with Patricia over the gun.
Police questioned his story because Patricia was much smaller and the gun fired multiple times.
Spivey was charged with Patricia’s murder.
Renard gave his first interview in a "48 Hours" episode titled "Deputy Spivey On Trial."
He explained he tried to get the gun from Patricia after she confronted him about suspected infidelity.
Spivey was released on bail and was not allowed to attend his wife’s funeral.
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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that more American families have had trouble buying enough food since 2020. This problem is especially common among families with less education, lower income, and young children.
Key Facts
The number of American households facing food insecurity has gone up since 2020.
Food insecurity means not having reliable access to enough affordable and nutritious food.
Lower-educated households are more affected by food insecurity.
Lower-income households face greater challenges in affording food.
Families with young children are particularly impacted by food insecurity.
The information comes from a new analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
The report was released on a Wednesday morning in 2024.
Economic pressures since 2020 have contributed to this rise in food insecurity.
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In 2019, Patricia Spivey was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds at her home in Houston. Her husband, Renard Spivey, a Harris County sheriff's deputy and TV bailiff, was injured and said the shooting happened during a struggle over a gun. Police investigated the incident as suspicious.
Key Facts
Patricia Spivey died from multiple gunshot wounds in her closet.
Renard Spivey had a bullet wound in his leg and said they were fighting over a gun.
Renard is a sheriff's deputy and appeared on TV as a bailiff.
Patricia’s 83-year-old father, who has dementia, was in the home during the incident.
First responders questioned how the gun fired multiple times during a struggle.
Patricia’s daughter was told the death happened during a fight with Renard.
Patricia and Renard had been married after meeting several years before and built a large home together.
Police detained Renard and began a murder investigation shortly after Patricia’s death.
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The article argues against removing property taxes for senior citizens. It states that seniors are already well supported by taxpayer money and should continue paying property taxes.
Key Facts
The article discusses property taxes related to seniors.
It describes seniors as a wealthy group.
It says taxpayers already support seniors in many ways.
The article opposes exempting seniors from property taxes.
Property taxes help fund local services.
Removing taxes for seniors could reduce money for public needs.
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