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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.
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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.
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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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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.
Key Facts
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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James Comey, the former FBI director, is going to trial for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump’s life. This charge comes from a social media post that showed shells arranged to spell “86 47.” This is the second legal case against Comey among several investigations related to people viewed as political opponents by President Trump.
Key Facts
James Comey is the former director of the FBI.
He is facing a trial for threatening President Donald Trump’s life.
The alleged threat is connected to an Instagram post with shells arranged to say “86 47.”
“86 47” is a phrase that can be interpreted as calling for the removal or killing of the 47th president, Donald Trump.
This is Comey’s second indictment, meaning he has been formally charged twice.
Multiple investigations are ongoing involving people whom President Trump sees as political enemies.
Amna Nawaz interviewed Comey about the trial and his recent book titled "Red Verdict."
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The Justice Department and President Trump settled a lawsuit about leaked tax returns, creating a $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" to compensate people who claim they were unfairly targeted by the government. The fund will be managed by a commission and will handle claims until December 2028, but details on who qualifies remain unclear.
Key Facts
The fund was created as part of a lawsuit settlement between President Trump and the IRS/Treasury over leaked tax returns.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the fund, which will have nearly $1.8 billion from the Treasury.
A five-member commission appointed by the attorney general will manage the fund and decide on claims.
The fund will stop accepting claims in December 2028, before the next presidential inauguration.
There are no political restrictions on who can file a claim, but Trump supporters and allies are expected to benefit most.
Past pardons by President Trump, including for Jan. 6 rioters, suggest these groups might receive payments.
The government will not be responsible if money given to claimants is misused.
The Justice Department previously settled similar cases, such as a $1.1 million payment to anti-abortion activist Mark Houck.
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President Donald Trump said he stopped a planned military strike on Iran after Gulf countries asked him to. Other news includes a wildfire near Los Angeles causing evacuations, a failed railway labor deal affecting commuters, and an investigation into a Navy jet collision at an air show in Idaho.
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President Trump called off a planned strike on Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday.
Gulf allies requested President Trump to cancel the strike.
A wildfire north of Los Angeles forced thousands of people to leave their homes.
Negotiations to end the Long Island Rail Road strike failed, causing problems for commuters.
Two Navy jets collided during an air show in Idaho.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the Navy jets' collision.
These events were reported together in a news summary on Monday.
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A shooting occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where at least three adults were killed. Two teenage suspects involved in the attack were found dead inside a nearby car. No children were injured in the incident.
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The shooting took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
At least three adult people were killed during the attack.
Two teenage suspects were involved in the shooting.
The suspects were found dead inside a car near the Islamic Center.
Officials confirmed that no children were hurt in the incident.
The event happened on a Monday.
Authorities are handling the investigation and have provided updates through CBS News.
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Nithya Raman, a candidate for Los Angeles mayor, says many voters feel frustrated. More than a dozen candidates, including Mayor Karen Bass, are running in the June primary election. Raman and Spencer Pratt have gained some support recently, though Bass remains the front-runner.
Key Facts
Nithya Raman is running for mayor of Los Angeles.
Karen Bass is the current mayor and leading in most polls.
The mayoral primary election is set for June.
More than twelve candidates are competing in the race.
Spencer Pratt is another candidate gaining some voter support.
Raman discussed the election and her campaign on a CBS News program.
Voters are showing a strong feeling of frustration in this race.
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The U.S. government has put sanctions on 11 Cuban officials and three organizations. These actions are part of a larger plan to address ongoing issues between the U.S. and Cuba.
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The U.S. sanctioned 11 people connected to the Cuban government.
The sanctions also target three Cuban entities (organizations).
The U.S. State Department announced these sanctions on a Monday.
The sanctions aim to address increasing tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
The campaign to sanction these individuals and entities is part of the Trump Administration’s broader policy on Cuba.
The officials targeted are described as aligned with the Cuban regime.
This move is a response to continuing problems in U.S.-Cuba relations.
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President Donald Trump has influenced the Republican Party by helping remove Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had voted to convict him during his impeachment trial. Trump continues to have strong power in upcoming Republican primary elections.
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President Trump played a role in pushing out Senator Bill Cassidy from the Republican Party.
Sen. Cassidy voted to convict Trump during the impeachment trial about five years ago.
Trump is actively involved in upcoming GOP primary elections.
His influence affects which candidates run for office within the Republican Party.
The discussion includes political analysis by NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter from the Cook Political Report.
The focus is on Trump’s control over Republican loyalty and party direction.
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A large prayer event supported by President Trump’s administration took place on the National Mall. Some people are upset because they believe the government should stay separate from religious activities.
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The prayer rally happened on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The event was supported by the White House and President Trump’s administration.
Government officials, including Vice President Vance, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and the Defense Secretary, gave virtual speeches.
Critics argue that government involvement in the event blurs the separation between church and state.
This type of government-backed religious event is unusual and has not happened before on this scale.
The debate focuses on whether the government should promote or participate in religious activities.
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A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in three adults dead and two suspects also killed. Meanwhile, a wildfire is burning in California's Simi Valley, causing evacuations in the area.
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Three adults were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Two suspects involved in the shooting died as well.
The Islamic Center of San Diego was the location of the incident.
A wildfire is currently burning in Simi Valley, California.
Evacuations are taking place due to the wildfire.
The events happened around the same time and are being reported together.
Authorities are responding to both the shooting and the wildfire emergencies.
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Mark Fuhrman, a former Los Angeles police detective known for his role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has died at age 74 from throat cancer. Fuhrman became a central figure in the trial due to accusations against him of planting evidence and using racist language, which influenced the case’s outcome and public discussions about policing and race.
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Mark Fuhrman was a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for about 20 years.
He gained national attention during the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial.
Defense lawyers accused Fuhrman of planting evidence against Simpson and using racist words.
Recordings of Fuhrman using racial slurs contradicted his official testimony during the trial.
The judge told jurors to ignore parts of Fuhrman’s statements because of the controversy.
Fuhrman’s role in the trial affected the public’s view of the criminal justice system and police behavior.
After retiring, Fuhrman wrote books and appeared on TV to talk about crime cases.
He died on May 12 in Idaho from aggressive throat cancer at the age of 74.
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President Donald Trump announced that his prescription drug discount website, TrumpRx, will add over 600 generic medications, greatly increasing the number of drugs available to consumers. The site also introduced new features like a price comparison tool and options to find the cheapest local pharmacy or get prescriptions shipped to homes, aiming to help Americans find lower drug prices.
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TrumpRx will expand its drug list by over 600 affordable generic medicines.
The site aims to offer the lowest prices on prescriptions for millions of Americans.
New tools will help users find the cheapest nearby pharmacy or get discounts through home delivery.
A "Presidential Deals" section highlights low-cost brand-name drugs and lets users compare them to generics.
The price comparison tool allows searching for medicine costs similar to how people compare hotels or tickets online.
Some experts say many patients might still find cheaper options through insurance or other services.
Experts also say the site adds complexity to the already complicated U.S. healthcare and prescription drug system.
Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder, is involved as chief design officer and presented some of the site’s new features.
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