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A judge decided that a 9mm gun, a silencer, and a red notebook found in Luigi Mangione’s backpack can be used as evidence in his state trial. Mangione is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in September.
Key Facts
A judge made the ruling on Monday.
The items allowed as evidence include a 9mm gun, a silencer, and a red notebook.
These items were found during a search of Luigi Mangione’s possessions.
Luigi Mangione is on trial for the murder of Brian Thompson.
Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
The murder happened in September.
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Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Connie Chan, a San Francisco city supervisor, as her preferred candidate to succeed her in Congress. Pelosi praised Chan’s background and leadership, calling her the best choice to represent San Francisco’s interests.
Key Facts
Nancy Pelosi is retiring after nearly 40 years representing San Francisco in Congress.
Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan for the upcoming primary election to replace her.
Connie Chan is a progressive Democrat with connections to local labor unions.
The primary election is on June 2, and mail-in ballots have started arriving.
Other candidates include Scott Wiener, a state senator, and Saikat Chakrabarti, a former tech executive.
Polls show a close race, with Chan and Chakrabarti tied for second place behind Wiener.
Pelosi highlighted Chan’s experience as a woman, mother, and Asian American immigrant.
If elected, Chan would be the first Asian American to represent San Francisco in Congress.
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Inflation in the U.S. reached its highest level since 2023 in April, making everyday items more expensive. A Florida mother, Kiana Powell, says her grocery bills have increased significantly, and she now uses digital coupons and shop strategies to save money.
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Inflation rose to the highest level since 2023 in April.
Grocery prices have increased; for example, tomatoes are nearly 40% more expensive than last year.
Ground beef prices are up by more than 14%, and fish and seafood prices rose about 6%.
Kiana Powell, a mother of five from Florida, reports her monthly grocery bill went up by $50 in one month.
Powell uses online deals, social media groups, and rewards programs to find discounts.
She shops at different stores to get the best prices on specific items.
Powell also faces higher costs for gas and household goods.
A CBS News poll shows about 75% of Americans believe wages are not keeping up with inflation.
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A mother in Florida named Kiana Powell is finding it harder to afford groceries for her family of five. She is looking for ways to make her food budget last longer as prices increase.
Key Facts
Kiana Powell has a family of five to feed.
Grocery prices are rising, making shopping more costly.
She is trying different methods to stretch her grocery budget.
This story highlights how families cope with higher costs.
The report was shared by CBS News and Cristian Benavides.
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Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, campaigned in Kentucky to support Ed Gallrein, who is running against Republican Congressman Thomas Massie. Massie is known for often criticizing President Donald Trump, and Gallrein is backed by the president. The primary election is happening soon.
Key Facts
Pete Hegseth is currently the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Hegseth campaigned in Kentucky to support Ed Gallrein.
Ed Gallrein is challenging Thomas Massie in the Republican primary.
Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman from Kentucky.
Massie often criticizes President Donald Trump.
Ed Gallrein is supported by President Trump.
The primary election in Kentucky is scheduled for the next day.
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A Liberal senator criticized Angus Taylor’s plan to restrict welfare access only to Australian citizens, saying it could divide the community and goes against Australian values. The plan aims to reduce immigration and limit welfare for non-citizens, but some Liberals worry it alienates migrant groups.
Key Facts
Angus Taylor proposed cutting temporary immigration and restricting welfare programs to citizens only.
The welfare ban would affect programs like jobseeker payments, age pension, and disability support.
Migrants who pay taxes but are not citizens would lose access to these welfare benefits.
Senator Andrew McLachlan warned this policy creates two classes of community members.
McLachlan said blaming migrants for economic problems is unfair and alienates migrant voters.
Some Liberals fear One Nation is influencing immigration policy.
Migrant groups called the policy a form of “dog-whistle politics” targeting communities of color.
The welfare restrictions would encourage migrants to become citizens, but citizenship can take at least four years to obtain.
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At a wedding reception, during the father-daughter dance, the bride’s father surprised everyone by playing an old audio recording. This unexpected moment caused the groom to cry tears of joy.
Key Facts
The event took place at a wedding reception.
The father-daughter dance was happening.
The bride’s father planned a surprise interrupting the dance.
He used an old audio recording as part of the surprise.
The surprise was unexpected by the guests.
The groom was moved to tears because of the surprise.
The moment was shared by David Muir.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have different approaches to Brexit and Labour Party leadership. Starmer wants closer ties with the EU but follows Labour's promise not to rejoin fully, while Burnham tries to appeal to Leave voters and promises to keep fiscal rules to reassure investors.
Key Facts
Sir Keir Starmer has suggested possibly rejoining the EU but sticks to Labour's manifesto promises not to rejoin the single market or customs union.
Andy Burnham aims to keep Leave voters supportive despite once wanting to reverse the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Burnham pledged not to break the UK's fiscal rules despite plans to reverse some austerity and privatization measures.
Polling shows Burnham could beat Starmer in a Labour leadership vote among members.
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy suggested raising the criminal responsibility age from 10 to as high as 14 in England and Wales.
A survey finds 66% of Britons want to keep the state pension "triple lock," which guarantees pension increases.
The UK’s new high-speed rail project is expected to cost around £100 billion, making it the most expensive rail line worldwide.
A new brain surgery method via the eye socket reduces risks compared to traditional skull drilling.
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Senator Bill Cassidy criticized the Trump Justice Department’s creation of a $1.8 billion fund meant to pay people who say they were unfairly targeted by the Biden Justice Department. He expressed concern that the fund could be used improperly, suggesting it might serve as a “slush fund.”
Key Facts
Senator Bill Cassidy is a Republican from Louisiana.
Cassidy recently lost in the Louisiana Republican Senate primary.
The Trump Justice Department set up a $1.8 billion compensation fund.
The fund is intended to pay people who claim unfair treatment by the Biden Justice Department.
Cassidy called the fund a possible “slush fund,” implying it could be used for improper purposes.
Cassidy says there is no clear legal precedent for creating such a fund.
This issue involves actions taken during President Donald Trump’s administration related to the Justice Department.
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Nancy Pelosi, who is leaving her job as a Congressman for California’s 11th district, has supported Connie Chan to take her place. Pelosi spoke about Chan in a video shared by their campaigns.
Key Facts
Nancy Pelosi is retiring from her position as Representative of California’s 11th Congressional District.
Pelosi publicly endorsed Connie Chan, a San Francisco Supervisor, to succeed her.
Pelosi expressed familiarity and support for both the district and Connie Chan.
The endorsement was shared through a video featuring Pelosi and Chan together.
Connie Chan is a member of the Democratic Party.
This endorsement is part of the ongoing election process to fill Pelosi’s seat.
Pelosi has been a long-serving member of Congress, known nationally.
The 11th Congressional District includes parts of San Francisco.
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The New York Times sued the Pentagon again, saying the rule that journalists must be escorted inside the building breaks their right to report freely. The Pentagon says the rule is meant to protect secret information and is legal.
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The New York Times filed a second lawsuit against the Defense Department over a press escort policy at the Pentagon.
The suit argues that requiring journalists to be accompanied on Pentagon grounds violates the First and Fifth Amendments.
The Pentagon policy stops reporters from having independent access and aims to prevent leaks of sensitive information.
Earlier restrictions made reporters sign rules that limited their access; many news groups refused and left the Pentagon.
A judge struck down parts of the earlier policy but allowed the escort rule to remain during appeals.
The Pentagon says the escort policy is legal and protects national security.
The lawsuit asks the courts to rule if the escort rule is constitutional or not.
Tensions over press access have increased under President Donald Trump's second administration.
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Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is facing a primary challenge from Ed Gallrein, who is supported by President Trump. Despite strong attacks from the president and heavy spending by pro-Israel groups backing Gallrein, Massie remains confident he will win the race.
Key Facts
Massie is the incumbent congressman from Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
President Trump has called Massie harsh names and endorsed his challenger, Ed Gallrein.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth campaigned for Gallrein during an active military conflict, breaking traditional military neutrality.
Massie has opposed the war with Iran and voted against some of President Trump’s legislative priorities.
Pro-Israel groups and donors have spent millions supporting Gallrein, making this the most expensive House primary ever.
Massie claims the race is a test of whether the Israeli lobby can influence Congressional seats.
He has voted against foreign aid to Israel and other countries and denies accusations of antisemitism.
Massie believes criticism of Israeli policies is often wrongly labeled as antisemitism.
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Oregon will hold primary elections on Tuesday to choose candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, and other state and federal offices. Incumbent Governor Tina Kotek seeks re-election, facing competition from multiple Democrats and Republicans. Voters will also decide on a fuel tax referendum amid rising gas prices.
Key Facts
Oregon is known as a Democratic-leaning state since the 1980s.
Governor Tina Kotek is running for a second four-year term.
About 25 candidates, including nine Democrats and many Republicans, are competing for the governor’s seat.
Republican candidates include State Senator Christine Drazan and former NBA player Chris Dudley.
Polls show Kotek leading the Democratic primary and Drazan leading the Republican primary for governor.
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is running for a fourth term and is expected to win his primary.
All six Oregon representatives in the U.S. House are up for re-election.
Voters will also decide on a referendum to repeal a state fuel tax.
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Mark Fuhrman, a former Los Angeles police detective involved in the O.J. Simpson murder case, has died. He was known for being convicted of lying during the trial and later became a commentator and author.
Key Facts
Mark Fuhrman was one of the first detectives investigating the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
He found a bloody glove at Simpson’s home, which became key evidence.
During the trial, Fuhrman was accused of racial bias after recordings showed he used racial slurs, contradicting his testimony.
Fuhrman retired from the LAPD after Simpson was acquitted in 1995.
In 1996, he was charged with perjury and pleaded no contest (meaning he accepted the punishment without admitting guilt).
After moving to Idaho, Fuhrman worked as a TV and radio commentator and wrote a book about the murders.
He died on May 12 in Kootenai County, Idaho; the cause of death was not released.
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Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Centre in San Diego, killing three men before they took their own lives nearby. Police are investigating the attack as a hate crime, and a mosque security guard is credited with preventing more deaths.
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The attack happened at the Islamic Centre of San Diego on May 18, 2026.
Three men were killed, including the mosque security guard.
The two attackers were teenagers who died by suicide near the scene.
Police arrived within four minutes of the first emergency call.
The security guard helped stop the attack from causing more harm.
The mosque is the largest in San Diego County and includes a school for children studying Arabic and Islamic subjects.
Children attending the mosque were safe and were escorted out by police.
The attack is being treated as a hate crime under investigation by the authorities.
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Racist abuse against NHS nurses in the UK has increased significantly in recent years, with incidents rising by 86% from 2022 to 2023. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and NHS officials say that this rise is linked to the spread of extreme views becoming more common in society and media, and that many racist attacks are not properly recorded or addressed.
Key Facts
In 2023, NHS nurses reported 6,812 racist abuse incidents, up from 3,652 in 2022.
Examples include racial slurs from colleagues and patients, physical attacks, and discriminatory comments from patients’ families.
The RCN says poor recording and low reporting of these incidents mean the real number is likely higher.
Abuse includes both racism and other forms of discrimination like Islamophobia.
Some staff feel certain areas have become unsafe to work in due to racial tensions.
NHS trusts often do not keep or share accurate data about racist abuse against staff.
NHS employers say they are committed to addressing racism and plan a national system to report such incidents.
NHS England leadership calls for zero tolerance of racism and encourages serious action including police involvement.
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President Donald Trump announced that his drug discount website, TrumpRx, has added more than 600 generic drugs. Mark Cuban, a well-known investor, joined President Trump to promote the expanded drug list.
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TrumpRx is a website offering drug coupons to help people save money on medicines.
The number of generic drugs available on TrumpRx increased by almost seven times.
Over 600 affordable generic drugs were added to the platform.
President Donald Trump made the announcement on a Monday.
Mark Cuban, a billionaire investor, publicly supported and joined President Trump in promoting TrumpRx.
The goal of TrumpRx is to make prescription drugs more affordable for Americans.
Generic drugs are medicines that have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs but usually cost less.
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A shooting at an Islamic Center in San Diego killed three adult men, including a security guard. The two teenage suspects were later found dead from what appeared to be self-inflicted gunshots. Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
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The attack happened at an Islamic Center in San Diego.
Three adult males were killed in the shooting.
One of the victims was a security guard.
Two teenage suspects, aged 17 and 19, were involved.
The suspects died from what seems to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
Police are treating the case as a potential hate crime while the investigation continues.
No further details about the motive have been confirmed yet.
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The U.S. Justice Department is setting up a $1.8 billion fund to pay people who supported President Trump and claim they were unfairly investigated or charged by past governments. This fund is part of an agreement where President Trump will end a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS about the release of his tax returns in 2019.
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The Justice Department announced a new fund of nearly $1.8 billion.
The fund aims to compensate Trump supporters who say they were wrongly investigated or prosecuted.
This action follows a settlement involving President Donald Trump.
President Trump agreed to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
The lawsuit related to the leak of his 2019 tax returns.
The settlement was announced by the Justice Department.
The purpose is to resolve disputes linked to investigations from previous administrations.
The news was reported by Justice correspondent Ali Rogin.
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