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Soldiers who survived an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait say the U.S. Army did not provide enough medical support before the attack on March 1. They believe that better support could have saved some of the six soldiers killed in the strike.
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An Iranian drone attack happened in Kuwait on March 1.
Six U.S. soldiers died in the attack.
Survivors say the army ignored requests for more medical help before the attack.
Some survivors think at least one of the dead soldiers might have survived with better care.
The incident has raised concerns about how the Pentagon responded to the situation.
Survivors spoke about these issues in an interview with CBS News.
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A security guard named Amin Abdullah was killed while stopping a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, 2026. Police said his brave actions helped prevent more people from being hurt during the attack, which is being treated as a hate crime.
Key Facts
The shooting happened just before noon at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the county.
Security guard Amin Abdullah died along with two other people during the shooting.
Police said Abdullah's actions helped keep the violence limited to the front area of the mosque.
The two suspects, aged 17 and 18, died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
Authorities found anti-Islamic writings in the suspects’ vehicle.
The police are investigating the motive but currently consider the event a hate crime.
Community leaders expressed condolences and emphasized the importance of safety at places of worship.
The incident is described as an unprecedented tragedy for the Islamic Center of San Diego community.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will testify before a Senate panel about President Trump’s budget request for the Justice Department in 2027. The White House wants $40.8 billion for the DOJ, which is 13 percent more than the money given in 2026.
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Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
He replaced former Justice Department Secretary Pam Bondi.
Blanche will speak to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The hearing is about President Trump’s budget plan for the Justice Department.
The budget requested is $40.8 billion for the year 2027.
This request is a 13% increase compared to the 2026 budget.
The Senate Appropriations Committee oversees government spending.
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Senator Tom Cotton has introduced a bill called the "No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act." This bill would stop family members of people the U.S. labels as terrorists from getting visas or entering the United States, and it would also cancel any visas they currently have.
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The bill targets close family members like spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews of designated terrorists.
It applies to relatives of people labeled as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, senior terrorist officials, officials of state sponsors of terrorism, and individuals sanctioned for corruption or human rights abuses.
Visas held by these family members would be revoked within 30 days of the determination.
The law would apply retroactively, no matter when the family connection was made.
The bill aims to make such relatives both inadmissible (not allowed to enter) and deportable (subject to removal).
This proposal expands existing U.S. immigration laws, which already block terrorists themselves from entering the country.
Critics have raised concerns about punishing people based on family ties rather than their own actions.
The bill has been introduced but has not advanced in the Senate yet.
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The Metropolitan Police will ask prosecutors to consider charging up to 57 people and 20 companies linked to the Grenfell Tower fire disaster. This request comes nearly 10 years after the fire that killed 72 people, and any trials are expected to start around 2029.
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The Grenfell Tower fire happened nearly 10 years ago and caused 72 deaths.
Up to 57 individuals and 20 companies may face charges.
The Metropolitan Police will send evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service by the end of September 2024.
Final decisions on charges could take until June 2027.
If prosecutions proceed, trials are unlikely to begin before 2029.
The investigation is called Operation Northleigh and has cost £150 million.
The probe involved looking into the actions of 15,000 people in 700 organizations.
This is the largest and most complex investigation the Metropolitan Police have ever conducted.
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Many Americans now see political disagreements as personal harm instead of just differences in opinion. People often use words like "unsafe" or "triggered" to describe how they feel when they hear opposing views.
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Political disagreements are increasingly viewed as emotional or psychological harm.
Terms like "unsafe" and "triggered," originally related to trauma, are used in political arguments.
Ordinary conflicts are seen by some as causing emotional damage.
This shows a change in how Americans experience political debate.
The article discusses a cultural shift in how people handle opposing opinions.
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A fundraiser has raised over $1 million for the family of Amin Abdullah, a security guard who was killed while protecting people during a shooting at a mosque in San Diego. Police are treating the shooting as a hate crime, and the suspects died by suicide shortly after the attack.
Key Facts
Amin Abdullah was one of three people killed in the San Diego mosque shooting.
The shooting occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
The teenage suspects died by suicide a few blocks from the mosque.
Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
A fundraiser has raised more than $1 million for Abdullah's family to cover funeral, living, and education expenses.
The mosque also started a separate fundraiser that has raised over $320,000 to support those affected by the shooting.
Police said Abdullah's actions helped save lives during the attack.
Abdullah was described as friendly and welcoming to people entering the mosque.
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Sixty registered sex offenders were arrested in Louisiana during a two-month operation called "Operation Restricted Domain." The operation targeted offenders who broke restrictions and used social media unlawfully. Authorities continue investigating and expect more charges.
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The arrests were announced by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.
The operation was led by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation in the Greater Baton Rouge area.
Offenders used social media platforms like Facebook (33 times), Instagram (14 times), and Snapchat (10 times).
The operation lasted two months and aimed to catch sex offenders violating their restrictions.
Nearly 27,000 cyber tips were reported in Louisiana by May 10, 2026.
The Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Cyber Crime Unit made 292 arrests and identified 36 child victims this year.
They also rescued 32 children from ongoing abuse investigations in 2026.
Attorney General Murrill urged parents to watch closely what their children do online.
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Kentucky's 4th Congressional District is holding the most expensive House primary race ever, with over $32.6 million spent. Incumbent Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, known for his libertarian views and opposition to some President Trump policies, is being challenged by Ed Gallrein, a Navy SEAL backed by President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
Thomas Massie has represented Kentucky’s 4th District since 2012 and is seeking his seventh term.
Ed Gallrein, a Navy SEAL and fifth-generation farmer, is supported by President Trump.
The primary race is the costliest House primary in U.S. history, with more than $32.6 million spent on ads and reservations.
Massie disagrees with Trump on issues like releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, opposing a tax policy, and opposing a war in Iran.
Trump has publicly criticized Massie, calling him "disloyal" and insulting his family.
Massie says he votes with Republicans 91% of the time but will oppose actions he disagrees with.
Gallrein emphasizes loyalty to Trump and the "America First" agenda.
Trump endorsed Gallrein before his campaign started and is focused on defeating Massie.
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Mental illness causes serious problems in the United States, costing the economy over $280 billion each year and affecting many areas like veteran suicide and hospital care. Psychiatry is exploring new treatments, including psychedelic medicine, to address these challenges because current medicines have not improved much in many years.
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Mental illness costs the U.S. economy more than $280 billion every year.
High rates of veteran suicide are linked to mental health struggles.
Emergency rooms and workplaces face increasing strain due to mental health issues.
Psychiatry is at an important turning point in how it treats mental illness.
Traditional medicines for mental health have not seen much progress for decades.
New treatments using psychedelics are being reconsidered to help meet the high demand.
The goal is to find better ways to help people suffering from mental health conditions.
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Two teenage gunmen attacked a mosque complex in San Diego, California, killing three people. Police are investigating the shooting as a possible hate crime.
Key Facts
The attack took place at a mosque in San Diego on May 19, 2026.
Three people died in the shooting, including a security guard at the Islamic center.
The security guard’s actions helped prevent more deaths during the attack.
The gunmen involved were teenagers.
Police are treating the incident as a potential hate crime motivated by bias or prejudice.
The attack happened in the state of California, USA.
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The Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in the US, will restart service Tuesday afternoon after a strike by union workers ended. The strike affected about 250,000 daily commuters, and while trains won’t run during the morning rush, limited shuttle buses and work-from-home advice remain in place.
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Five unions representing about half of the Long Island Rail Road workforce went on strike starting early Saturday.
The strike shut down the rail system that serves New York City suburbs and eastern Long Island.
About 250,000 commuters were affected by the strike each weekday.
A deal to end the strike was reached late Monday, with trains resuming service Tuesday at noon.
Riders were advised to work from home on Tuesday due to no morning train service.
Limited, free shuttle buses will run from some Long Island locations to NYC subway stations.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the new contract will not raise fares or taxes but will give fair wages to workers.
Details of the contract will be shared after union members vote and approve the agreement.
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Two teenage gunmen attacked a mosque in San Diego, killing three men before shooting themselves. Police are investigating the shooting as a hate crime.
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The attackers were teenage runaways.
The incident took place at a mosque in San Diego.
Three men inside the mosque were killed.
The two teenage gunmen died by shooting themselves.
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said the shooting is being treated as a hate crime.
Police were actively searching for the gunmen before the attack.
The event occurred on or before May 19, 2026.
The shooting is part of a wider concern about mass shootings in the USA.
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Michelle Welsh, Labour MP for Sherwood Forest, has been named the UK government's first national maternity adviser. Her appointment follows her involvement in a major review of maternity care failings in the NHS and aims to improve safety and support for mothers, babies, and families.
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Michelle Welsh experienced problems with maternity care during the birth of her son at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
She will work with families, government, the NHS, and maternity organizations to push for safer maternity services.
The appointment is part of a response to a large inquiry reviewing maternity care failings affecting around 2,500 families.
Welsh chairs the all-party parliamentary group for maternity.
The inquiry report, led by midwife Donna Ockenden, will be published in June.
Welsh will be involved in the national maternity and neonatal taskforce.
The role focuses on safer staffing, accountability, listening to women, reducing inequalities, and learning from past mistakes.
Government officials praised Welsh’s commitment and expertise for improving maternity care.
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Voters in six states, including Kentucky, voted in primaries that could shape the 2024 midterm elections. In Kentucky, Congressman Thomas Massie faces a tough primary challenge from Ed Gallrein, who is supported by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Primaries took place in six states: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, and Idaho.
In Kentucky, Trump criticized Congressman Thomas Massie and endorsed Ed Gallrein against him.
Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, broke tradition by publicly supporting Gallrein as a private citizen.
Massie has opposed Trump on several issues, including tax cuts and military oversight.
Kentucky Republicans are also choosing a candidate to replace retiring Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell.
Democratic candidates Charles Booker and Amy McGrath are competing again for Senate nominations in Kentucky.
A deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is under investigation as a hate crime.
President Trump announced an expansion of his TrumpRx.gov website to offer more affordable generic drugs.
Trump’s administration created a $1.776 billion fund to support allies he says were wrongfully targeted by the government.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an impression of President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Kentucky. The impression was praised by many pro-Trump supporters online but received mixed reactions from others.
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Pete Hegseth gave a brief impression of President Trump’s unique speaking style at a rally supporting GOP candidate Ed Gallrein.
The impression included mimicking Trump’s rhythm and voice while recalling a phone call where Trump offered him the defense secretary position in 2024.
The crowd at the rally laughed and applauded the impression, and clips of it were shared widely on social media.
Many pro-Trump supporters described the impression as accurate and entertaining.
Some people outside Trump supporter groups questioned whether it was appropriate for a senior official to do this during a political event.
Hegseth has gained public attention before, including for reciting a prayer similar to a movie monologue at a Pentagon service and being parodied on Saturday Night Live.
The event shows Hegseth’s close support of President Trump and his role in the current administration.
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Two teenage boys shot and killed three people at a mosque in San Diego, then died by suicide a few blocks away. Police are investigating the shooting as a hate crime due to evidence the shooters expressed hateful beliefs, although no specific threats were made against the mosque.
Key Facts
The shooting happened at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California.
Three people were killed in the mosque during the attack.
The two teenage shooters killed themselves shortly after leaving the mosque.
Police are treating the case as a hate crime.
Authorities found that the shooters used general hate speech.
No direct threats were made against the mosque before the shooting.
The incident occurred on or around May 18, 2026.
Emergency services responded quickly and police guarded the scene.
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Voters are participating in primary elections in several U.S. states, including important ones like Georgia and Kentucky. In Kentucky, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie faces a strong challenge from Ed Gallrein, who is supported by President Trump and other Republican groups.
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Kentucky’s 4th District has a high-stakes primary between incumbent Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein.
Massie has opposed some of President Trump’s priorities, leading Trump to back Gallrein strongly.
Outside groups, including pro-Israel organizations and GOP donors, are funding Gallrein’s campaign.
Massie claims he votes with President Trump 90% of the time but resists on key issues like war and surveillance.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have actively supported Gallrein.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has not endorsed either candidate but favors a more reliable GOP vote in Congress.
In Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp cannot run again due to term limits, opening the race for a new governor.
These primaries are taking place amid shifts in party control in key states between Democrats and Republicans.
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Louisiana authorities have agreed to pay $4.85 million to the family of Ronald Greene, a Black man who died during a police arrest in 2019. The settlement aims to resolve a wrongful death lawsuit after videos showed officers using excessive force against Greene, contradicting earlier police accounts.
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Ronald Greene died in 2019 during a violent arrest by Louisiana police.
Police officers used stun guns, punched, kicked, and put Greene in a chokehold while he was handcuffed and shackled.
The state initially withheld bodycam videos showing the abuse and falsely claimed Greene died from crashing into a tree.
A federal wrongful death lawsuit was filed by Greene’s daughter, Tayla, leading to a $4.85 million settlement proposed to Louisiana’s legislature.
Two officers faced misdemeanor battery charges and pleaded no contest; another officer involved died in a car crash after being notified of his firing.
The U.S. Justice Department initially found a pattern of excessive force by Louisiana state police but later rescinded this during President Donald Trump’s second term.
The case drew attention following nationwide protests against racial injustice, especially after George Floyd’s death in 2020.
Greene’s family continues to seek accountability despite the settlement.
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A report found a big increase in selling live primates like monkeys on social media in the US. The animals are often sold under false claims like rescue or adoption, causing concerns for wildlife safety, public health, and animal welfare.
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Over 1,600 primates were listed for sale on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube during a six-week study in mid-2025.
Sellers often hid real sales as “rehoming” or “rescue” to avoid detection by the platforms.
Twelve types of primates were sold, including macaques, marmosets, capuchins, and chimpanzees.
Prices ranged from $250 to $6,500 depending on species and age.
Many primates sold were babies taken from their mothers, suffering trauma or dying during smuggling.
About 60% of primate species worldwide are threatened with extinction due to habitat loss and hunting.
Wildlife trafficking is a global illegal market worth around $23 billion annually, with primate smuggling increasing in the US.
Experts call for stronger laws and better social media tools to stop illegal primate sales and protect animals and public health.
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