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The U.S. sent over 4,300 Cuban migrants back to Mexico during the first 15 months of President Trump’s second term. A Human Rights Watch report says many of these deported people face dangerous conditions and lack basic services in Mexico.
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More than 4,300 Cubans were deported from the U.S. to Mexico.
These deportations took place in the first 15 months of President Trump’s second term.
Human Rights Watch released a report on this issue.
The report is 66 pages long and details the situation.
Deportees are often sent to Mexican areas with high violence.
Many deported migrants struggle to access essential services like healthcare and shelter.
The report highlights concerns about the safety and well-being of these migrants.
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A group of Senators from both political parties introduced the "Protect College Sports Act" to help college sports organizations create new rules about player transfers, TV rights, and who can play. The law would give the NCAA some legal protection from lawsuits related to these rules.
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Senators from both parties introduced the Protect College Sports Act.
The bill aims to allow the NCAA to set new rules on player transfers using the transfer portal.
It also covers television rights and eligibility rules for college sports programs.
The legislation would provide the NCAA with limited antitrust protection.
Antitrust protection means the NCAA would be shielded from some legal cases about competition and fairness.
The bill responds to growing calls for changes in college sports management.
The legislation focuses on major college sports programs, like football and basketball.
The act aims to help maintain structure and fairness in college sports rules.
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A TV bailiff named Deputy Spivey is on trial for the murder of his wife. He claims he is innocent and wants to prove it. Reporter Natalie Morales will interview him on the show "48 Hours" airing on May 30.
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Deputy Spivey is a bailiff featured on TV.
He is accused of murdering his wife.
He maintains that he did not commit the crime.
The trial and his story will be covered on the show "48 Hours."
Natalie Morales, a CBS News contributor, will conduct his first interview.
The interview will air on Saturday, May 30 at 10/9c on CBS and Paramount+.
The program aims to explore the details of his case and his side of the story.
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Massachusetts has become the first state to officially recognize that Uber and Lyft drivers, who are usually considered independent contractors, can form a labor union. The state’s labor department confirmed this, allowing drivers to organize and work together for better conditions.
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Massachusetts certified that Uber and Lyft drivers can form a union.
These drivers are normally classified as independent contractors under federal law.
The certification came from the Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations.
Drivers gathered at Boston’s statehouse to celebrate the decision.
This is the first state to allow rideshare drivers to unionize.
The unionization gives drivers a way to collectively negotiate for improvements.
The decision challenges the common classification of rideshare drivers as independent workers.
The event took place in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston.
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Texas Democrat James Talarico, the nominee for U.S. Senate, admitted some past comments on transgender issues were off but said his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, is using those comments to distract from his own corruption scandals. Paxton won the Republican nomination by a large margin after defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn, and both candidates have raised significant campaign funds ahead of the general election.
Key Facts
James Talarico is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas.
Talarico acknowledged some past remarks on transgender policy were poorly made.
Talarico accused Republican Ken Paxton of using those comments to divert attention from his own ethical issues.
Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate primary runoff easily, defeating long-time Senator John Cornyn.
Cornyn was supported by GOP Senate leadership and is known for strong fundraising efforts.
Paxton has faced numerous ethics scandals that could affect the campaign.
Talarico has raised $27 million in the first quarter, showing strong fundraising ability.
Talarico proposes policy ideas to reduce costs for Texans, such as ending tariffs and lowering drug prices.
The race is expected to be one of the most expensive Senate contests this election cycle.
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President Donald Trump said during a White House Cabinet meeting that talks with Iran are moving forward. He also talked about the U.S. border control policies.
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President Trump spoke to reporters at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
He said negotiations with Iran are making progress.
The meeting took place at the White House.
President Trump highlighted U.S. policies on border control.
The information was reported by CBS News.
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Ball State University in Indiana agreed to pay $225,000 to Suzanne Swierc, a former employee, to settle a lawsuit. She was fired after posting criticism of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on social media following his death last year.
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Suzanne Swierc worked as the director of health promotion and advocacy at Ball State University.
She was fired after making a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator.
Charlie Kirk died last year.
Swierc sued the university over her firing.
Ball State University agreed to pay $225,000 to settle the lawsuit.
The settlement ended the legal dispute between Swierc and the university.
The case involved issues related to employee rights and social media posts.
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Sharyn Alfonsi, a longtime reporter for the TV show 60 Minutes, said CBS News did not renew her contract because she refused to change a truthful story. She claims the network is choosing to avoid tough reporting and warned that this will hurt journalism.
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Sharyn Alfonsi worked nearly 20 years for CBS News and over 10 years at 60 Minutes.
CBS did not offer Alfonsi a new contract for the show’s upcoming 59th season.
Alfonsi says her contract expired on a Saturday and she remains employed but has not been renewed.
She criticized CBS for punishing her over a report about a prison in El Salvador that was removed from the show.
Alfonsi said CBS is prioritizing business interests over honest reporting.
This decision is part of a larger change in 60 Minutes that worries insiders about the show’s future quality.
Alfonsi’s recent reporting did not appear in the last episodes of season 58.
With her contract expired, Alfonsi can now look for new jobs.
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President Donald Trump described the Texas Senate primary runoff results as a sign of what to expect in the upcoming midterm elections. In the runoff, Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was supported by Trump, won against his challenger.
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The Texas Senate primary runoff took place on Tuesday.
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, won the runoff.
President Trump supported Ken Paxton in this race.
Trump called the runoff results a “prelude to the midterms.”
President Trump made his comment during a White House Cabinet meeting.
He also mentioned Iran’s actions in peace negotiations during the meeting.
The midterm elections will happen later this year.
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Birth rates in England and Wales have dropped to their lowest level in 50 years, continuing a decline that began in 2010. People are having fewer children and starting families later, with economic concerns and lifestyle choices influencing these trends.
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In 2025, there were 585,000 live births in England and Wales, the lowest number since 1977.
The average number of children per woman fell from 1.9 in 2010 to just under 1.4 in 2025.
Women are having their first child at an average age of 29.6 years, about two years older than in 2010.
Births where at least one parent was born outside the UK increased to 40%, up from 30% in 2010.
Rising living costs make it harder for some families to afford having more children.
Some people choose to have fewer or no children due to global uncertainty and lifestyle preferences.
Experts say this is part of a global trend influenced by economic factors and cultural changes.
Even countries with family-friendly policies are not seeing increases in birth rates.
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A "School: Keep Clear" road sign was painted outside a house in Staffordshire, England, even though the school it referenced closed 15 years ago. The council apologized, covered the sign with black paint, and said it will review the mistake.
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The sign appeared on Greendock Street without there being a nearby school for 15 years.
Residents were confused and contacted local media about the sign.
The council’s Labour leader admitted the sign was a mistake and apologized.
The council quickly painted over the sign in black to make it less visible.
Residents think the council used outdated plans when painting the sign.
The council said it will review how the error happened.
A resident asked who approved the plan and wondered who will pay for the mistake.
Stoke-on-Trent council has been asked for further comment.
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Robert Kenyon, Reform UK’s candidate for the Makerfield byelection, criticized Brexit online, calling it an economically harmful project promoted with nationalistic ideas. He also expressed doubts about vaccines, supported Russia’s 2014 invasion of Crimea, and interacted with far-right figures. Kenyon later said he voted for Brexit but raised questions about the campaign and its consequences.
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Robert Kenyon is Reform UK’s candidate in the upcoming Makerfield byelection on June 18.
He criticized Brexit online soon after the 2016 referendum, saying it hurt the economy and called it "nationalistic pish."
Kenyon has posted doubts about vaccines and the seriousness of Covid-19.
He supported Russia’s invasion of Crimea in 2014.
Kenyon interacted with far-right individuals and endorsed an inappropriate comment about TV presenter Carol Vorderman.
He said he voted for Brexit but later questioned how the campaign was run and what would happen afterward.
Reform UK defended Kenyon’s posts, saying they were personal views before he became a candidate.
The comments have raised doubts about his commitment to Nigel Farage’s Brexit campaign.
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Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, wants to set limits on the use of AI and other technology in public schools. She has proposed a 10-point plan aimed at helping schools succeed.
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Randi Weingarten leads the American Federation of Teachers.
She is calling for controls on technology use in schools.
The focus includes limiting artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms.
The plan has 10 points designed to improve public schools.
The goal is to support better learning environments for students.
The proposal was shared during a CBS News report.
Technology use in schools is growing and raising concerns among educators.
Weingarten’s plan aims to balance technology benefits with potential risks.
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Texas state Representative and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico responded to criticism from Republicans about a past comment he made saying God is "non-binary." He said he regrets some of his statements but accused his GOP opponent, Ken Paxton, of using his remarks to divert attention from legal issues.
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James Talarico is a Texas state Representative and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Talarico previously described God as "non-binary" in a remark.
Republicans have criticized Talarico for this past comment.
Talarico expressed regret about some things he has said.
He accused his opponent, Ken Paxton, of selectively editing his comments.
Talarico claims this editing is done to distract voters from Paxton’s legal troubles.
The issue became public through a CBS News interview with Ed O’Keefe.
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Shanice Brookes, a 30-year-old charity worker and mother, was shot and killed outside a bar in Sheffield. Police arrested two people and are asking for more information about the incident.
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Shanice Brookes was shot outside the One Four One bar in Sheffield city centre just before 2:45 a.m. on Monday.
She was an innocent bystander and died after being treated at the scene and taken to the hospital.
Brookes was a charity worker, a mother, and completing a university degree.
Her family described her as loving, energetic, and someone who brightened every room.
Police released an image of a vehicle they believe was involved and are asking witnesses to come forward.
A 30-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were arrested near Stockport on suspicion of murder and are in custody.
Police emphasized the impact of gun crime on families and communities and urged people not to stay silent.
Brookes’s family, including her young son, now face the loss of a loved one.
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New voting district maps have been created in several states before the November elections, changing where millions of Americans will vote. Republican lawmakers in multiple states have redrawn these districts, aiming to gain more seats in Congress, and some legal challenges are ongoing.
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Redistricting affects millions of voters and changes congressional district boundaries.
President Donald Trump encouraged Texas Republicans to redraw U.S. House districts last year.
Republicans in Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, and Tennessee have also made new maps.
These new maps could help Republicans win more seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Louisiana is expected to create and approve new district maps soon.
Alabama Republicans are appealing a court ruling that blocked their proposed district map.
Redistricting efforts are still ongoing in some states ahead of November.
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Texas state Sen. James Talarico, a Democrat running for the Texas Senate, criticized his Republican opponent Ken Paxton. Talarico accused Paxton of giving special legal deals to pedophiles, similar to those linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
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James Talarico is a Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate.
Ken Paxton is his Republican opponent who won the GOP runoff election.
Talarico called Paxton “Tala-freak-o” in response to Paxton's earlier comment.
Talarico said Paxton gives "Epstein-style sweetheart deals" to pedophiles.
The comment was made during Talarico’s first network TV interview since the runoff.
The interview was with CBS News journalist Ed O’Keefe.
The controversy is about legal treatment of pedophiles in Texas.
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Alabama has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional voting map that helps Republicans, despite a lower court ruling that said the map discriminates against Black voters. The state wants to use the map created by lawmakers instead of a court-ordered map that includes more Black-majority districts, following recent changes in federal voting laws.
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Alabama’s Republican leaders filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to use a redistricting map from 2023.
A three-judge lower court ruled that this 2023 map unfairly reduces Black voters’ influence in elections.
The court-ordered map used in 2024 created two districts where Black residents are the majority or nearly the majority.
Alabama is about 27% Black, and the court said there should be two such majority-Black districts.
This legal dispute became more urgent after the Supreme Court weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act in a recent Louisiana case.
The state says it did not intend to discriminate against Black voters and wants elections held under lawmakers’ map.
The issue is part of a larger effort by President Donald Trump and Republicans to keep their control of the U.S. House.
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority recently allowed Alabama to start using the 2023 map by lifting a block on it.
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Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving her job last month. She is receiving treatment and will join President Donald Trump’s new advisory council on science and technology.
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Pam Bondi, 60, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after stepping down as US Attorney General.
She had surgery a few weeks ago and continues treatment while working.
Bondi will join the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), created by President Trump in 2025.
PCAST includes leaders from science and tech companies like Google, Meta, Oracle, and Nvidia.
Vice-President JD Vance praised Bondi’s continued work on important issues for the administration.
Thyroid cancer often has a high survival rate and is usually treatable.
Bondi is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s files.
Both Bondi and President Trump have faced criticism for how files related to Epstein were released.
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Alabama Republicans asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to use a 2023 congressional map that was found to discriminate against Black voters. A lower court ordered Alabama to use a court-drawn map with two majority-Black districts for upcoming elections, but Republicans want to revert to their original map to improve their chances in the House races.
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Alabama’s GOP-controlled legislature drew a new congressional map in 2023 with one majority-minority district.
A district court ruled this 2023 map intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
The court ordered Alabama to use a map with two majority-Black districts for the 2024 elections.
Alabama Republicans asked the Supreme Court for emergency relief to use their 2023 map instead.
The Republicans argue the 2023 map was lawful and better meets state goals.
The Supreme Court recently weakened a part of the Voting Rights Act related to districting.
States in the South, including Alabama, are changing maps to improve Republican chances after that ruling.
The dispute centers on whether Alabama must use a court-drawn map or the GOP’s 2023 map in future House elections.
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