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The U.S. Secret Service shot a person near the White House, and a bystander was also injured. Both were in critical condition, and shots were heard by White House journalists who took shelter inside.
Key Facts
The shooting happened near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, one block from the White House.
The Secret Service confirmed reports of shots fired and is investigating the incident.
A bystander was also shot and had serious injuries.
President Donald Trump was inside the White House during the shooting.
Journalists inside the White House heard multiple gunshots and were told to seek shelter.
FBI Director Kash Patel said officers were responding to the shooting and would provide updates.
The area was blocked off by police and Secret Service following the incident.
This event occurred near the location of a previous attack on National Guard members last year.
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Randy and Beth Boyle recovered a wedding ring with help from the Los Angeles Fire Department after their home was destroyed by the Simi Valley fire. The ring was found despite the damage caused by the fire.
Key Facts
The fire occurred in Simi Valley.
The Boyles’ home was burned down in the fire.
The Los Angeles Fire Department assisted in finding the wedding ring.
A wedding ring was recovered after the fire.
The event took place in May 2026.
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Disneyland Resort celebrated Memorial Day weekend by hosting more than 100 members of the U.S. Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard during Fleet Week. The event honors military service members and takes place at the popular theme park.
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Disneyland Resort held a special event for Fleet Week at the start of Memorial Day weekend.
Over 100 sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen attended the celebration.
Fleet Week is a time to recognize and honor U.S. military personnel.
The event was part of the Memorial Day weekend activities.
Disneyland is located in California and is a well-known theme park.
The celebration aimed to show appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. armed forces.
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On Saturday evening, gunfire was heard near the White House in Washington DC. A man fired shots at the building and was shot by Secret Service officers; a civilian was also hit and taken to the hospital.
Key Facts
Around 6pm local time, a gunman fired three shots at the White House from outside the west gate.
Secret Service officers returned fire and reportedly wounded the gunman, who was taken to a hospital.
A civilian on the street was shot during the incident and was also taken to a hospital.
Reporters near the White House heard about 20 to 30 shots and took shelter in the press briefing room.
FBI and Secret Service responded to the gunfire and are investigating the situation.
President Donald Trump was in the Oval Office at the time but did not immediately comment.
The shooting is the latest in several security incidents near the White House in recent weeks.
A previous incident involved gunfire near a motorcade of a political figure less than three weeks ago.
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Gunshots were reported near the White House on Saturday night, causing reporters on site to take cover after being told to seek shelter by the Secret Service. President Donald Trump was at the White House during the incident, which happened about a month after a gunman attacked a related event.
Key Facts
Multiple gunshots were heard near the White House on Saturday night.
Reporters on the White House grounds heard the shots and were told by Secret Service agents to take shelter.
ABC reporter Selina Wang shared a video capturing the sound of multiple shots and showing TV crews taking cover.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the incident.
President Donald Trump was present at the White House during the shooting.
The shooting occurred about four weeks after a gunman attacked the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
The suspect from the previous attack faces charges of trying to assassinate President Trump.
Following the dinner attack, President Trump wanted the event rescheduled within 30 days, but no new date has been announced yet.
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Around 6 p.m. on Saturday, multiple gunshots were heard near the North Lawn of the White House. The U.S. Secret Service and FBI responded to the incident and secured the area while checking the situation.
Key Facts
About 20 gunshots were heard near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, close to the White House.
The shots seemed to come from near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building side of the White House complex.
Secret Service quickly moved media personnel inside for safety.
The Secret Service is verifying reports of the shots with staff on the ground.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the FBI was on site to support the Secret Service.
President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time of the incident.
This event follows a recent security breach near a White House event about a month ago.
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Police and security agencies responded to shots fired near the White House on Saturday night. No injuries were reported, and President Donald Trump was inside the White House during the incident.
Key Facts
Shots were fired near the White House on a Saturday night.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed officers were responding and promised updates.
President Donald Trump was in the Oval Office at the time of the gunfire.
Police blocked access to the White House area, and National Guard troops stopped reporters nearby.
Over 30 shots were heard near the White House North Lawn.
Journalists in the area were told to run to safety inside the press briefing room.
The Secret Service is investigating reports of gunfire near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
This event occurred about a month after a reported attempted assassination of President Trump in April.
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Several gunshots were heard on the White House grounds on Saturday. CBS News reporters at the scene reported the incident after the Secret Service told them to get down immediately.
Key Facts
Gunshots were heard from the White House property on a Saturday.
CBS News reporters were present at the location during the incident.
The Secret Service instructed reporters to get down for safety.
Aaron Navarro reported live from the White House during the event.
The reason for the gunshots or any injuries was not mentioned in the report.
The incident occurred under President Donald Trump's administration.
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The U.S. Secret Service responded to gunshots fired close to the White House. A man with a pistol shot near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, and the Secret Service officers fired back.
Key Facts
Gunshots were fired near the White House on a Saturday.
The location was near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
The shooter was a man carrying a pistol.
The U.S. Secret Service returned fire after the shots were fired.
Reporters were quickly moved into the press briefing room for safety.
The incident was reported by NewsNation, affiliated with The Hill.
Law enforcement sources provided information about the shooting.
The Secret Service is responsible for protecting the White House and responding to threats.
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Journalists near the White House reported hearing possible gunshots and took cover during the incident. Authorities, including the Secret Service and local police, are investigating the situation, but no clear details about the source or threat level are available yet.
Key Facts
Journalists at the White House heard sounds that might have been gunfire.
ABC News reporter Selina Wang recorded herself taking cover after hearing loud bangs.
The location of the possible shots is near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
Journalists were instructed to move quickly to the press briefing room for safety.
The Secret Service is working to confirm the reports with personnel on site.
Local police and the White House have been contacted but have not provided detailed information.
Authorities have not confirmed if there is an ongoing threat.
The situation is still developing, and more details will be released later.
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Shots were fired near the White House, raising security concerns. At the same time, thousands of people had to leave their homes in Southern California because of a toxic chemical leak.
Key Facts
Gunshots were reported close to the White House.
Authorities responded to the shooting incident near the president’s residence.
A toxic chemical leak occurred in Southern California.
Thousands of residents were evacuated from the affected area.
Emergency teams worked to contain the hazardous leak.
The events received coverage on CBS Weekend News on May 23.
The White House is a heavily guarded government building in Washington, D.C.
Evacuation means moving people out of a dangerous area to keep them safe.
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The Secret Service cleared the North Lawn of the White House on Saturday evening after people heard what sounded like gunshots nearby. Reporters were quickly moved inside the White House Press Briefing Room for safety, and officials are still investigating the situation.
Key Facts
The event happened on a Saturday evening.
The location was the White House North Lawn.
The Secret Service took action to clear the area.
Sounds that seemed like gunshots triggered the response.
Reporters inside the White House were told to move fast into the press room.
Authorities are looking into the incident and have not released full details yet.
The White House and Secret Service agencies have been contacted for more information.
This is an ongoing story, and updates will follow as more facts become available.
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Some Republican senators who favor a strong military approach are urging President Donald Trump to stop working on a peace deal with Iran. President Trump discussed the recent proposal from Iran with leaders from Gulf countries and the region to consider ending hostilities.
Key Facts
Republican senators with hawkish views want President Trump to abandon the Iran deal efforts.
Reports suggest the US and Iran are close to reaching an agreement.
President Trump held a meeting at the White House with Gulf and regional leaders on Saturday.
The meeting focused on reviewing Iran’s latest peace proposal.
The senators’ plea comes at the last minute before a potential agreement.
The senators raising concerns want to maintain a tough stance on Iran.
President Trump is balancing diplomatic talks with regional security concerns.
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The CBS show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will feature guests including White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett, Senator Chris Van Hollen, and former White House coronavirus coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx. The show will also hold a discussion with two Medal of Honor recipients and a panel with two members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Facts
The show airs on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on CBS News.
It also streams at 12:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com.
Kevin Hassett is the director of the White House National Economic Council.
Senator Chris Van Hollen represents Maryland.
Dr. Deborah Birx was the coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
The panel includes Republican Representative Mike Lawler from New York.
The panel includes Democratic Representative Josh Gottheimer from New Jersey.
Two retired U.S. Army soldiers who received the Medal of Honor, Lt. Col. William Swenson and Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Williams, will join a discussion.
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The Justice Department announced a new fund called the "anti-weaponization fund" linked to a settlement of President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS regarding leaked tax returns. Lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties quickly criticized the fund during their recess.
Key Facts
The Justice Department introduced the "anti-weaponization fund" this week.
The fund is tied to a settlement of President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
The lawsuit was about leaked tax returns.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke about the fund’s role.
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers responded negatively.
The news broke while Congress members were on recess.
The settlement and fund aim to address issues of government misuse of power.
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Reform UK, a political party, wants to stop taxing overtime hours for workers who earn less than £75,000 a year. They say this would help people who work extra hours keep more money and encourage working more, but other parties and experts question how the plan would be paid for and its effects.
Key Facts
Reform UK proposes removing income tax on overtime above 40 hours a week for workers earning under £75,000.
They estimate a nurse working six extra hours weekly could save over £1,300 annually.
The policy would cost about £5 billion each year and be funded by cuts to welfare payments.
About 90% of workers could benefit, including 3.2 million people who receive overtime pay.
Reform UK wants to change laws to make it easier for workers to use this tax break.
Other political parties doubt where the money for these plans would come from.
Experts warn the plan could encourage classifying more work as "overtime" to avoid tax.
Previous Reform UK policies include cutting payments to some people with anxiety and limiting benefits to EU citizens.
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Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, has resigned suddenly. Right-wing influencer Laura Loomer praised Gabbard’s resignation and criticized her views on Iran.
Key Facts
Tulsi Gabbard was the Director of National Intelligence in the U.S. government.
Gabbard resigned from her intelligence position unexpectedly.
Laura Loomer is a right-wing influencer who commented on social media about the resignation.
Loomer expressed relief and approval of Gabbard’s resignation.
Loomer criticized Gabbard’s position or views related to Iran.
Loomer claimed that U.S. enemies supported Gabbard.
The conversation took place on the social media platform X.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County after a toxic chemical tank began leaking at an aerospace facility. Authorities evacuated over 44,000 people as they try to prevent the tank, which contains a dangerous chemical called methyl methacrylate, from overheating and possibly exploding.
Key Facts
The chemical tank is located at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Orange County, California.
The tank holds about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a flammable and toxic chemical.
Temperatures inside the tank are rising, reaching 90 degrees, raising risk of explosion or chemical spill.
Officials have evacuated more than 44,000 residents nearby to keep them safe.
Firefighters attempted a risky operation to check another nearby tank but found the situation worsened.
Methyl methacrylate is a respiratory irritant that can cause lung, skin, and eye irritation, plus dizziness.
Experts say the chemical can cause a “runaway reaction” where heat triggers more heat, possibly leading to fire or explosion.
Air and temperature monitoring continues using drones and other equipment as firefighters explore solutions.
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The CDC has added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its list of airports with extra Ebola screening for travelers from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. This step is part of the U.S. government's efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola following a recent outbreak in those countries.
Key Facts
The CDC is increasing Ebola virus screening at more airports in the U.S.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport is now included for enhanced screening.
The screening applies to passengers arriving from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
This action responds to a recent Ebola outbreak in these African countries.
Hartsfield-Jackson is the busiest airport in the world by passenger numbers.
The goal is to prevent Ebola cases from entering the U.S. through air travel.
The screening process includes health checks and traveler interviews.
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The US has temporarily stopped green-card holders from entering if they visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days. This move aims to reduce the risk of Ebola entering the US, with extra screening at select airports and limited quarantine resources.
Key Facts
Green-card holders who traveled to the three African countries in the last 21 days are temporarily banned from US entry.
The ban lasts initially for 30 days and is part of efforts to stop Ebola spread.
US citizens returning from these countries must now enter through specific airports, including Washington Dulles and Atlanta.
The CDC says quarantining diseases like Ebola requires special facilities with limited capacity.
The Ebola outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, declared an international emergency by WHO.
So far, 82 cases and 7 confirmed deaths have occurred in the DRC.
Ten African countries are considered at risk for Ebola by Africa CDC.
Some health centers in the DRC have been attacked or burned by local residents, complicating treatment efforts.
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