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Looking back at Scoop the service dog's appearances on CBS News 24/7

May 14, 2026 • CBS News

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CBS News 24/7 is saying goodbye to Scoop, a service dog in training with Canine Companions. Scoop will now attend puppy college to continue her training.

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Scoop is a service dog in training.
She is part of the Canine Companions program.
CBS News 24/7 featured Scoop in their broadcasts.
Scoop is leaving CBS News to go to puppy college.
Puppy college is a special training program for dogs to learn skills they need to help people.

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Pentagon abruptly cuts US combat forces in Poland, officials say

May 14, 2026 • ABC News

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The Pentagon has canceled plans to send a brigade of 4,200 U.S. combat troops to Poland, reducing American military forces there by almost half. This decision surprised military officials and lawmakers, and it follows recent announcements about withdrawing about 5,000 troops from Germany.

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The U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, was scheduled to replace another Navy unit in Poland.
Preparations and equipment shipments for the deployment were already in progress when the cancellation was announced.
The move cuts American combat forces in Poland by nearly 50%.
The Pentagon recently said it would reduce U.S. troops in Germany by about 5,000 over the next 6 to 12 months.
President Donald Trump indicated that troop reductions in Europe might continue beyond the planned Germany withdrawal.
Congressional members, including Senator Jeanne Shaheen, expressed concern about not being properly informed of the decision.
The Polish defense minister stated the cancellation was related to earlier U.S. troop changes in Europe and does not directly affect Poland.
The U.S. Army is currently facing a budget shortfall of $4-$6 billion, affecting training and resources.

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Republicans Rebel Against Trump's Iran War: Full List

May 14, 2026 • Newsweek

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The House of Representatives tied 212-212 on a vote to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military actions in Iran without Congress’s approval. A small group of Republicans voted with Democrats to require the administration to stop hostilities unless Congress agrees.

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The House failed to pass a resolution to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran with a 212-212 vote.
The resolution would require the administration to end military actions unless Congress authorizes them.
Three Republicans—Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Tom Barrett—joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.
One Democrat, Jared Golden, voted against the measure.
A similar Senate vote a day earlier also failed but showed some Republican support, including Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Rand Paul.
The vote occurred after a 60-day period requiring congressional approval for military actions in Iran expired.
This is the first House vote on the Iran conflict since that period ended.

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2 dead after small plane crashes into house, causing a fire: Authorities

May 14, 2026 • ABC News

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Two people died when a small plane crashed into a house in Akron, Ohio, causing a fire. The house and a nearby home were evacuated, but no one on the ground was hurt.

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The crash happened around 3:45 p.m. on a Thursday.
The plane was a 1963 Piper Cherokee single-engine aircraft.
The plane took off from Akron Fulton Airport before the crash.
Both people on the plane died.
The house hit by the plane caught fire and produced heavy smoke.
A neighboring house was also evacuated as a safety measure.
No injuries were reported to people on the ground.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.

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Ohio GOP congressman sues ex-wife over abuse allegations

May 14, 2026 • The Hill

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Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, claiming she made false accusations that he abused her. The couple divorced in August 2024 and are currently disputing custody of their young daughter.

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Max Miller is a Republican member of Congress from Ohio.
Emily Moreno is his ex-wife and the daughter of Senator Bernie Moreno, also from Ohio.
The couple divorced in August 2024.
They are involved in a custody battle over their young daughter.
Miller filed a defamation lawsuit against Moreno over abuse accusations she made.
Defamation means making false statements that harm someone's reputation.
The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday.

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Supreme Court rules trucking broker can be sued after deadly crashes

May 14, 2026 • CBS News

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The U.S. Supreme Court decided that a trucking broker can be legally sued after fatal accidents involving trucks. This ruling follows an investigation reported by CBS News about the broker's role in these crashes.

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The Supreme Court made the ruling on a Thursday.
The case involves a trucking broker connected to deadly truck crashes.
A trucking broker is a person or company that arranges for trucks to carry freight but does not drive the trucks themselves.
The ruling means the broker can be held responsible in court for accidents caused by trucks they arranged.
CBS News conducted an investigation related to this trucking broker.
Jim Axelrod is the CBS News chief investigative correspondent who reported the details.
This decision could impact how trucking brokers are legally accountable in the future.
The ruling clarifies legal responsibility in trucking crash cases.

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Kash Patel took ‘VIP snorkel’ during Pearl Harbor trip: Report

May 14, 2026 • The Hill

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FBI Director Kash Patel took a special snorkeling trip near the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor last summer. This trip was not made public before and involved a visit to the military base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

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Kash Patel is the Director of the FBI.
He visited Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam last summer.
During the visit, he went on a snorkeling trip near the USS Arizona memorial.
The snorkeling trip was described as a “VIP” event.
Government emails about the trip were shared with The Associated Press.
The trip was not previously disclosed to the public.
The USS Arizona is a war memorial site at Pearl Harbor.

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Centcom office focused on reducing civilian deaths cut from 10 employees to one

May 14, 2026 • The Hill

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U.S. Central Command has reduced the staff of its office dedicated to lowering civilian deaths in military operations from 10 people to just one. This change was confirmed by Adm. Brad Cooper and comes after a bombing of an Iranian school during conflict with Tehran.

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The Central Command office aims to reduce harm to civilians during military actions.
The number of employees in this office dropped from 10 to 1.
Adm. Brad Cooper is the head of U.S. Central Command.
The reduction was confirmed on a Thursday.
The change occurred after a bombing at an Iranian school early in the conflict with Tehran.
Central Command is responsible for U.S. military operations in the Middle East region.
Reducing civilian harm is a key concern in military engagements.

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FBI offers reward for info on Air Force officer charged with spying for Iran

May 14, 2026 • CBS News

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The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information to find Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force agent charged with spying for Iran. Witt is accused of sharing secret U.S. intelligence with Iran and working with its military force after defecting in 2013.

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Monica Witt worked as a special agent and counterintelligence specialist for the U.S. Air Force.
She was charged in 2019 with espionage for allegedly giving classified information to Iran.
Witt left the Air Force in 2008 and was a Defense Department contractor until 2010.
In 2012, she traveled to Iran and later returned in 2013, where Iran provided her housing and equipment.
Authorities claim she worked with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to target former U.S. colleagues.
The FBI is actively searching for her and offers a $200,000 reward for information.
The 2019 indictment also charged four Iranians with helping Witt gather intelligence on U.S. officials.
FBI officials emphasize this search during a critical time in Iran’s history and want her brought to justice.

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MIT president says research has shrunk 10 percent in 1 year amid Trump cuts

May 14, 2026 • The Hill

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MIT President Sally Kornbluth said that research funding at MIT dropped by 10 percent in the past year. This decline happened after the Trump administration reduced research budget support.

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MIT's total research funding decreased by 10 percent compared to the previous year.
The reduction includes money from both federal government and other sources.
MIT President Sally Kornbluth shared this information in a video message.
The funding cuts happened during President Donald Trump's administration.
The decrease in funding affects the amount of research activity at MIT.
MIT is a major research university in the United States.
Federal funding is money provided by the U.S. government, which supports scientific research.

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What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case?

May 14, 2026 • BBC US

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Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions for killing his wife and son were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court due to unfair jury influence. A new trial will be held, and prosecutors plan to retry him soon, while his lawyers say he is innocent and confident a fair jury will acquit him.

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Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife Maggie and son Paul in 2021.
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously threw out these murder convictions due to improper influence on the jury by a court clerk.
Prosecutors are ready to retry the murder case as soon as possible and have chosen not to appeal to the US Supreme Court.
Murdaugh is also serving sentences for financial crimes related to stealing money from client settlements. These financial convictions remain in place.
Murdaugh’s lawyers say he will not accept a plea deal and believe a new, fair trial will lead to his acquittal.
The new trial will limit the focus on Murdaugh’s financial crimes, as the court ruled prosecutors overemphasized them as a motive in the first trial.
Finding an unbiased jury in the local community may be difficult because the case received a lot of attention in Colleton County.
The next trial might be held in a different location within South Carolina to ensure fairness.

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Louisiana senate passes bill to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional districts

May 14, 2026 • Guardian World

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The Louisiana state senate voted to approve a new congressional map that removes one of two majority-Black districts, which could increase Republican control in the state’s U.S. House delegation. The map now moves to the state house for approval and reflects recent court decisions that weakened protections against reducing Black voting power.

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Louisiana’s state senate passed the bill by a 27-10 vote.
The new map would reduce Louisiana’s majority-Black congressional districts from two to one.
This change could give Republicans a 5-1 majority in Louisiana’s U.S. House seats.
The changes affect district 6, currently held by Democrat Cleo Fields, by making it more Republican and centered on mostly white areas.
District 2, held by Democrat Troy Carter, would keep its majority-Black population and likely remain Democratic.
The bill will now go to the state house, which must approve a new map by June 1.
Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, paused ongoing primary elections while absentee ballots were already cast.
Democrats oppose the map, arguing it reduces Black representation, but Republicans control the state legislature.

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MAGA Women Target Another Republican in Congress' 'MeToo' Moment

May 14, 2026 • Newsweek

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The House Ethics Committee is investigating Republican Representative Chuck Edwards from North Carolina over claims of improper behavior and creating a hostile work environment. These allegations are part of a broader movement by some GOP women lawmakers to address misconduct in Congress.

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The House Ethics Committee confirmed it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Edwards faces accusations of having an improper relationship with a subordinate.
There are also claims that Edwards created a hostile work environment.
The investigation follows recent allegations involving several lawmakers from both parties.
GOP Representatives Nancy Mace, Ana Pauline Luna, and Lauren Boebert have been active in addressing misconduct.
Edwards said he welcomes the investigation and plans to cooperate fully.
Edwards claims the investigation will reveal the truth and dismiss political motives.

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Will Trump ask Putin to bring these Americans home?

May 14, 2026 • CBS News

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Anastasia Antonov is appealing to President Trump to help free her father, Aleksandr Antonov, who was arrested in Russia and sentenced to six years in prison. U.S. officials are debating whether to declare Aleksandr "wrongfully detained," which would increase efforts to secure his release, but concerns about worsening relations with Russia have delayed the decision.

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Aleksandr Antonov, a U.S. citizen originally from the Soviet Union, was arrested in Russia in March 2025 on charges related to terrorism and extremism.
His daughter, Anastasia, wrote a letter to President Trump asking for help in securing her father’s release.
The U.S. State Department is debating whether to officially call Antonov "wrongfully detained," a status that shows the U.S. believes the charges are false.
Some officials recommended this status, but others worry it could hurt fragile U.S.-Russia talks about the Ukraine conflict.
The decision to grant this status rests with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Aleksandr Antonov is on a list of Americans whose cases are raised in talks between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian officials.
No Americans held by Russia have been officially declared "wrongfully detained" under the Trump administration so far.
Families of detained Americans seek more government support, including mental health help and advocacy trips.

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DOJ says Yale’s medical school discriminated based on race in admissions

May 14, 2026 • The Hill

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) said that Yale School of Medicine treated applicants differently based on their race. They claim the school gave preference to Black and Hispanic students over white and Asian students who had similar test scores.

Key Facts

The DOJ made the accusation on a Thursday.
The investigation lasted about one year.
The DOJ looked at Yale’s internal data and admissions policies.
The focus was whether Yale followed a 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race and admissions.
The DOJ concluded Yale’s admissions practices discriminated based on race.
The discrimination claim involves preferences toward Black and Hispanic students.
White and Asian students with similar scores were allegedly treated less favorably.

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Louisiana senate passes new U.S. House map that would eliminate majority-Black district

May 14, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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Louisiana state senators approved a new plan for U.S. House districts that removes a district with mostly Black residents. This new map could help Republican candidates gain an extra seat in upcoming elections, but it still needs approval from the state House.

Key Facts

The U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down Louisiana’s previous congressional map.
Louisiana state senators passed a new district plan on Thursday.
The new plan removes a district where most residents are Black.
The new map aims to give Republicans a better chance to win an additional seat.
The plan still needs approval from the Louisiana House of Representatives.
The new districts would be used for primary elections.
The primary elections may be delayed from Saturday to November.

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House Republicans narrowly block effort to end Trump’s war with Iran

May 14, 2026 • The Hill

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House Republicans narrowly voted against a resolution to end the war with Iran. The vote was tied 212 to 212, with three Republicans voting in favor to end the conflict.

Key Facts

The vote took place in the House of Representatives.
The resolution aimed to end the war between the U.S. and Iran.
The vote result was 212 in favor and 212 against.
Three Republicans voted to support ending the war: Reps. Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, and one more.
This was the third time a war powers resolution related to this conflict has failed in the House.
The resolution relates to Congress’s power to control military actions.

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House vote on Iran war powers resolution fails for third time

May 14, 2026 • CBS News

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted for the third time on a Democratic resolution aiming to limit President Donald Trump’s military powers in the Iran conflict, but the vote ended in a tie and did not pass. The resolution would have required the president to remove U.S. forces from fighting within 30 days of the conflict’s start, but some Republicans and the administration argue the ceasefire paused the deadline.

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The House vote on the Iran war powers resolution ended in a 212-212 tie, failing to pass.
The resolution asked President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces within 30 days of the war’s start on February 28.
The war powers law from 1973 requires the president to remove forces after 60 days if Congress does not approve the war.
President Trump notified Congress on May 1 that hostilities had ended due to a ceasefire on April 7.
Some Republicans have expressed concern about the ongoing conflict and lack of clear briefings from the Trump administration.
The Senate has rejected seven similar resolutions, though two Republican senators have supported recent efforts.
Democrats plan to continue pushing votes to limit the president’s war powers on Iran.
War powers resolutions are meant to check the president’s authority to engage U.S. forces without Congress’s approval.

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Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup

May 14, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Mike Banks has resigned as the head of the U.S. Border Patrol, citing it was time to leave and expressing pride in improving border security since President Donald Trump’s second term began. His departure is part of several high-level changes in the Trump administration’s immigration agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Mike Banks was the chief of the U.S. Border Patrol for about 16 months before resigning.
Banks said he helped make the border more secure and reduce illegal crossings since President Trump started his second term.
He resigned to spend more time with family and focus on personal life.
Rodney Scott, CBP commissioner, thanked Banks for his service and praised his impact on border security.
Banks had previously worked in various Border Patrol roles and as Texas’s “border czar” under Governor Greg Abbott.
His resignation follows other recent changes in immigration leadership, including Kristi Noem’s firing as Department of Homeland Security secretary and Todd Lyons leaving as acting head of ICE.
Democrats highlighted past allegations against Banks related to solicitation of prostitutes, but a CBP investigation found no ongoing issues.
Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as Homeland Security secretary, and David Venturella is acting ICE director under the Trump administration.

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Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says

May 14, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, did not vote in the recent London local elections because he did not update his address in time after moving to rented accommodation. The party said he faced safety risks and abuse, which complicated registering to vote anonymously. Additionally, there are questions about whether Polanski paid council tax while living on a houseboat.

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Zack Polanski did not vote in the recent London local elections.
He moved as a lodger in rented accommodation but did not update his address on the electoral register in time.
The Green Party said Polanski faced safety risks, including antisemitic and homophobic abuse.
Two arrests were made related to abuse against Polanski.
Polanski may have used a postal vote, but the party later said this was a miscommunication.
The Green Party admitted Polanski might have failed to pay council tax while living on a houseboat.
Polanski said he believed mooring fees included council tax and is checking with the council to clarify.
Waltham Forest Council is reviewing the tax situation for the houseboat, as rules are complex.

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