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A small plane crashed off the Florida coast, and 11 people survived by floating on a life raft for five hours before being rescued by U.S. military crews. The pilot safely landed the plane in the water after engine failure, and all survivors were taken to a hospital in stable condition.
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The plane was a Beechcraft 300 King Air turboprop traveling between two airports in the Bahamas.
It suffered engine failure about 50 miles off Vero Beach, Florida.
The pilot managed to ditch the plane in the ocean and get all 11 people onto a life raft.
Survivors spent five hours on the raft with no way to call for help.
A U.S. Air Force rescue team training nearby was redirected to find and save them.
The Air Force dropped extra survival supplies before rescuing the survivors by helicopter.
All survivors were taken to Melbourne Orlando International Airport and were stable.
The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash.
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A video shows a Chattanooga police officer rescuing a four-year-old girl from a burning apartment. The child and her family are safe after the officer's quick actions.
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The incident took place in Chattanooga.
A police officer saved a four-year-old girl from an apartment fire.
The video captures the rescue moment.
The child and her family survived the fire without injury.
The officer’s response was quick and effective.
The event occurred recently, as reported on May 13, 2026.
This act highlights the role of first responders in emergencies.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke in an interview about several topics including the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the World Cup, a place called "Alligator Alcatraz," and the U.S. response to the hantavirus. He shared information about government activities related to these issues.
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Secretary Markwayne Mullin is the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ICE, a government agency that enforces immigration laws, had a role during the World Cup event.
"Alligator Alcatraz" was mentioned as a topic, likely related to security or wildlife concerns.
The U.S. government is addressing hantavirus, a disease spread by rodents that can affect humans.
The interview was conducted by CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga.
The discussion covered multiple subjects related to homeland security and public safety.
The interview is available to watch on CBS News platforms.
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The migrant detention center in Florida known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is expected to close soon, though final plans are not yet confirmed. The facility opened last July to hold migrants as part of President Trump's immigration policies and was always intended to be temporary.
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The detention center is called "Alligator Alcatraz" and is located at a training airport in Florida.
It started operating last July as part of efforts under President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
The center has faced lawsuits and concerns about conditions from lawmakers and immigrant advocates.
A recent federal court decision requires the government to provide detainees access to lawyers and other resources.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not confirm the closure but said it reviews detention needs regularly.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the facility was always meant to be temporary and that the federal government now has more resources to manage migrants.
DHS said Florida remains a key partner in advancing President Trump’s immigration agenda.
Law enforcement vehicles have been seen guarding the facility’s entrance recently.
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Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said there are no current plans to close the Florida immigration detention center called Alligator Alcatraz. Although the facility is at risk from natural disasters like fires and hurricanes, DHS has emergency plans and still needs the center to handle large numbers of migrants.
Key Facts
DHS Secretary Mullin confirmed no near-term plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz.
The facility is a soft-sided detention center located in the Everglades, Florida.
There are vulnerabilities to natural disasters, including nearby fires and hurricanes.
DHS has contingency plans to evacuate detainees in case of emergencies.
Reports said companies running the facility were told it might close soon due to high costs near $1 billion.
Florida officials said they have not received official word from the federal government about closure plans.
DHS plans to shift from using warehouse-like detention centers to county jails and closed local/state facilities for faster set-up.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is temporarily leading the agency as DHS searches for a permanent director.
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Three people in Kansas are being closely watched after they were in contact with someone infected by hantavirus from a cruise ship outbreak. They are under quarantine as a precaution to prevent the virus from spreading.
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Three individuals in Kansas had contact with a patient infected with hantavirus.
The infected person caught the virus during a cruise ship trip.
The three people are being monitored for any signs of illness.
They are currently in quarantine to avoid spreading the virus.
Hantavirus is a serious illness that can be transmitted from rodents to humans.
Health officials are tracking the situation to keep the public safe.
The monitoring aims to catch any new infections early.
Quarantine means staying isolated to prevent infecting others.
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Alex Murdaugh was convicted of a double murder, a case that received national attention. Three years later, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his conviction, and his lawyers said they are ready for a new trial.
Key Facts
Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of killing two people.
The case attracted attention across the United States.
His conviction lasted for about three years.
The Supreme Court of South Carolina canceled the conviction.
Murdaugh's lawyers stated they look forward to starting a new trial.
The decision means the case will be retried in court.
This is a major update in a high-profile criminal case.
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Kouri Richins was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, in 2022. Before his death, Kouri was working on a major real estate project to flip a large mansion in Utah, but the project ended after her arrest.
Key Facts
Kouri Richins was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life without parole on May 13, 2026.
Eric Richins died in March 2022; Kouri claimed his death was accidental.
Kouri owned a real estate business focused on buying and renovating houses to sell for profit.
She was working on a 20,000-square-foot mansion project in Heber City, Utah, which she bought with investors for $3.9 million.
The mansion included a 4,000-square-foot guesthouse and was near the Park City ski resort.
The project was expected to make up to $12 million if completed under budget.
Eric reportedly opposed buying the mansion; couples argued about the purchase before his death.
After Kouri’s arrest, the mansion was resold for $3.75 million, ending the business opportunity.
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Kouri Richins was arrested in connection with the death of her husband, Eric Richins, in Utah in 2022. Prosecutors allege she misused family finances and played a role in his death, while her family disputes these claims and says their relationship was good. Eric created a living trust that excluded Kouri from managing his estate after his death due to concerns about financial abuse.
Key Facts
Eric and Kouri Richins married in 2013 and had three sons.
They signed a prenuptial agreement that gave Kouri Eric’s masonry business if he died while married.
Kouri started a real estate business in 2019 that reportedly accrued millions in debt.
Prosecutors claim Kouri stole money from Eric’s accounts using a fraudulent power of attorney in 2019.
Eric created a living trust in 2020 naming his sister as trustee, to prevent Kouri from controlling his estate after his death.
Eric told his lawyer he wanted to protect himself from “abuse and misuse” of his finances by Kouri.
Kouri’s family says Eric always knew about their finances and they handled bills together.
Kouri wrote a children’s book about grief after Eric’s death, before being charged in his death.
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Senator Marco Rubio is gaining support among Republicans as a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Recent polls show him doing better than Vice President Vance, and his recent visit to the White House was positively received.
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Marco Rubio is a U.S. Senator and a member of the Republican Party.
There is growing discussion within the GOP about possible candidates for the 2028 presidency.
A recent poll shows Rubio leading Vice President Vance in a potential 2028 match-up.
Rubio made an appearance at the White House that was well received by observers.
The news reflects shifting opinions within Republican groups about future leadership.
Vice President Vance is currently positioned as a possible 2028 candidate but is trailing Rubio in some polls.
The article focuses on internal Republican party dynamics and early presidential race positioning.
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The U.S. military recovered the body of Specialist Mariyah Collington, the second soldier who went missing in Morocco earlier in May during a training exercise. Both soldiers disappeared near Morocco’s southern coast after a mishap involving water, and the search involved cooperation between U.S. and Moroccan forces.
Key Facts
Specialist Mariyah Collington’s body was found after she went missing in Morocco.
She disappeared along with 1st Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. on May 2 near the Cap Draa Training Area.
Lieutenant Key’s body was recovered on May 9.
Both were part of the African Lion training exercise but were not missing during the training itself.
The incident happened after the soldiers went hiking to watch a sunset near water.
One soldier who could not swim fell into the water, and the other jumped in to try to help.
The rescue attempt failed due to strong waves, and other soldiers could not save them.
The search involved U.S. forces working closely with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces using ground, air, and sea resources.
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Kouri Richins was convicted of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, who died from a fatal fentanyl overdose in 2022. She was sentenced to life in prison without parole in May 2026 after prosecutors argued she gave him the lethal dose in a drink.
Key Facts
Eric Richins was found unresponsive in bed on March 4, 2022, and later died.
The cause of death was a fentanyl overdose, a powerful opioid drug.
Kouri Richins told investigators she made Eric a Moscow mule cocktail that night.
Eric's family suspected Kouri poisoned him and had warned them before his death.
Kouri was arrested and charged with murder months after Eric’s death.
Prosecutors said she gave Eric the fentanyl; her lawyer said there is no proof she did this.
Kouri was convicted by a jury in 2025 and sentenced to life without parole in 2026.
The couple had just celebrated a new real estate deal before Eric's death.
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The remains of the second U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been found. The soldier, Specialist Mariyah Symone Collington, died after falling off a cliff during a hike, and her remains are being returned to the United States.
Key Facts
Specialist Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, was the second U.S. soldier found after going missing in Morocco.
She served in air and missile defense and was assigned to a unit based in Germany.
Collington joined the Army in 2023 and started active duty in 2024.
Another soldier, 1st Lt Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., was recovered earlier; both died in a hiking accident.
The soldiers went missing during African Lion 26, an annual multinational military exercise in Morocco.
The search involved more than 1,000 U.S. and Moroccan personnel using planes, ships, and artificial intelligence.
African Lion exercises involve over 7,000 troops from more than 30 countries across several African nations.
The incident is still under investigation by the U.S. military.
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The UK's National Health Service (NHS) will provide two drugs, nusinersen and risdiplam, to treat children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare and serious muscle-wasting disease. This decision means patients in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland can access these medications to improve survival and quality of life.
Key Facts
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease causing muscle weakness, difficulty moving, breathing, and swallowing.
Without treatment, SMA type 1 often leads to death before age two.
NHS England will offer the drugs nusinersen (Spinraza) and risdiplam (Evrysdi) to all eligible patients.
Nusinersen is given as injections in spinal fluid; risdiplam is taken daily as a syrup or tablet.
About 1,150 people under 18 have SMA in England; around 70 babies are born with SMA yearly in the UK.
The drugs have been available in limited use since 2019 (nusinersen) and 2021 (risdiplam).
The NHS reached a price deal with drug makers Biogen and Roche to offer these treatments widely.
Newborn screening for SMA is being evaluated to possibly add to routine tests at birth.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously to ask President Donald Trump to work on getting five people held in China released. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Chris Smith and passed with no opposing votes.
Key Facts
The House passed a resolution by a 414-0 vote.
The resolution urges President Trump to focus on releasing five detainees in China.
Rep. Chris Smith (R-New Jersey) sponsored the resolution.
Among those detained are Pastor Jin Mingri and Pastor Gao Quanfu.
The resolution calls on the president to prioritize this issue.
The House’s vote shows strong bipartisan support.
The detainees are currently being held by Chinese authorities.
The resolution reflects U.S. concern over individuals held abroad.
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Four Memphis residents have filed a lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump’s Memphis Safe Task Force of harassment and retaliation during an immigration and crime crackdown. The lawsuit claims the task force intimidated people who filmed their actions, violating First Amendment rights.
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The Memphis Safe Task Force started in September under President Trump in partnership with state and local officials.
The lawsuit says agents harassed and arrested people filming or observing their activities, which are protected by the First Amendment.
Agents allegedly used threats, physical intimidation, and unsafe driving near activists.
The task force has made about 120,000 traffic stops in Memphis, a city of nearly 610,000 people, mostly Black residents.
The task force includes Tennessee State Troopers, the Tennessee National Guard, and 13 federal agencies.
The US Attorney General and heads of ICE and DHS are named as defendants in the lawsuit.
The Department of Justice denies wrongdoing and says law enforcement efforts are fair and professional.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is representing the plaintiffs and emphasizes the right to record public law enforcement.
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Republican Congressman Mike Lawler said he was approached at a bar by William Paul, the son of Senator Rand Paul, who made antisemitic comments toward him. William Paul later apologized and said he is seeking help for his drinking problem.
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Mike Lawler is a Republican representative from New York.
William Paul, son of Senator Rand Paul, approached Lawler at a bar in Washington, D.C. while drunk.
William Paul made antisemitic remarks, accusing Jews of being responsible for various things.
William Paul also said he hates Jews and gays and doesn’t care if they die, according to Lawler.
Lawler said he never met William Paul before and has not spoken with Senator Rand Paul about the incident.
Senator Rand Paul declined to comment about the situation or say if he would contact Lawler.
William Paul apologized publicly on social media and said he is seeking help for his drinking problem.
The incident was first reported by the news outlet NOTUS.
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Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son three years ago. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned that conviction and decided he should have a new trial.
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Alex Murdaugh was previously found guilty of murdering his wife and son.
This conviction happened three years ago.
The South Carolina Supreme Court reviewed the case.
The court overturned the murder conviction.
The court ordered a new trial for Alex Murdaugh.
The decision means the previous verdict no longer stands.
This is a significant legal development in the Murdaugh case.
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About 70,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2025, a 14% drop from the previous year and the third year in a row with fewer deaths. Experts are still cautious because overdoses remain high and new, stronger drugs continue to appear in the drug supply.
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The number of overdose deaths in 2025 was about 70,000, similar to levels before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overdose deaths dropped for drugs like fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in most states.
Some states, including Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico, saw increases in overdose deaths.
Drug overdoses rose sharply during the pandemic, peaking close to 110,000 deaths in 2022.
Factors that may have helped lower deaths include more use of naloxone (a drug that reverses overdoses), better addiction treatment, and changes in drug use patterns.
New synthetic opioids much stronger than fentanyl have been found in the drug supply, often mixed into other drugs without users knowing.
The federal government, under President Trump, has cut some programs aimed at reducing drug overdoses and related infections.
Researchers warn overdose deaths could rise again if prevention efforts are reduced or if the drug supply changes.
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The House Oversight Committee released the transcript of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s interview about Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick talked about visiting Epstein’s island with his family and denied having a personal or business relationship with Epstein.
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The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee shared Lutnick’s closed-door interview transcript.
Lutnick met Epstein three times, including a visit to Epstein’s island in the U.S. Virgin Islands in late 2012.
During the visit, Lutnick was with his wife, children, friends, and staff for about an hour.
Lutnick said he found it strange that Epstein’s staff knew he was on the island at the time.
Lutnick denied any personal or professional relationship with Epstein despite living nearby for 14 years.
Epstein died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
Lutnick has not been accused of any crimes related to Epstein.
The investigation and release of transcripts are ongoing and may be updated with new information.
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