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A police officer was killed and another seriously hurt during a shooting at a Chicago hospital. The suspect was arrested, and the hospital locked down while staff and patients stayed safe.
Key Facts
The shooting happened at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago around 10:50 a.m. on Saturday.
Two police officers were shot after bringing a person to the hospital for observation.
One officer died at the scene, and the other is in critical condition in the hospital.
The suspect was under police custody and was searched upon arrival at the hospital.
The suspect fired shots at officers and then left the hospital building before being caught.
The hospital campus was put on lockdown during the event.
Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling said the investigation is still ongoing.
Patients and hospital staff were reported safe after the incident.
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A Chicago police officer, John Bartholomew, was fatally shot by a man while the man was being treated at a hospital in police custody. Another officer was seriously injured, and the suspect was later caught after escaping the hospital with a gun.
Key Facts
Officer John Bartholomew, 38 years old with 10 years on the force, died after being shot Saturday at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital.
A second officer, 57 years old with 21 years of service, was critically wounded and fighting for his life.
The suspect was brought to the hospital for observation after being arrested for suspicion of robbery.
The suspect escaped the hospital after shooting the officers but was later captured, and three weapons were recovered by police.
The suspect had been searched with a security device ("wanded") when arriving at the hospital.
Police have not explained how the suspect obtained a gun while in custody.
A surveillance photo showed the suspect running naked with medical electrodes on his chest after the shooting.
The hospital confirmed the suspect was escorted by police at all times before the shooting occurred.
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A 26-year-old man appeared in court for the first time, facing charges of planning the murders of two doctoral students at the University of South Florida. The case involves serious allegations of premeditated killing.
Key Facts
The man charged is 26 years old.
He is accused of premeditated murder, which means the killings were planned in advance.
The victims were doctoral students at the University of South Florida.
This was the man's first court appearance related to the case.
The investigation and new details about the case were reported by Cristian Benavides for CBS News.
The case is being covered by CBS News and additional information may be available in their app.
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President Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents' Association dinner for the first time since becoming president. The event is scheduled for Saturday and will be held at the White House.
Key Facts
President Trump is attending the White House Correspondents' dinner for the first time as president.
The event takes place on a Saturday.
The White House Correspondents' Association organizes the dinner.
The dinner is a yearly event where journalists and the president usually meet.
This is the first time President Trump has participated since taking office.
The news was reported by CBS News and Taurean Small from the White House.
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The Trump administration informed several scientists that they were removed from their positions on the National Science Board, which advises the National Science Foundation. The message thanked the board members for their service.
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Several scientists on the National Science Board were told they were terminated from their roles.
The National Science Board advises the National Science Foundation, a government agency that supports scientific research.
The message came from the White House Presidential Personnel Office.
The notice to board members included a thank-you for their service.
The event was reported by The Washington Post.
This action took place during President Donald Trump’s administration.
The National Science Board helps shape science policy and funding in the United States.
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A suspect in police custody opened fire inside a Chicago hospital, killing one police officer and critically injuring another. The suspect was arrested shortly after the shooting, and no hospital patients or staff were harmed.
Key Facts
The shooting happened at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago on April 25, 2026.
The suspect was brought to the hospital around 9 a.m. for medical treatment while in police custody.
Hospital security scanned the suspect with weapon-detection tools before the shooting.
Around 11 a.m., the suspect obtained a firearm, shot two officers, and fled the scene.
One officer died at the hospital, and another was in critical condition.
The suspect was quickly captured and a firearm was found at the scene.
The hospital confirmed no patients or staff were physically harmed.
The hospital campus was closed briefly while law enforcement investigated.
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One Chicago police officer died and a second was seriously hurt after a prisoner shot them inside Swedish Hospital. The suspect was caught after hiding in a nearby home.
Key Facts
The shooting happened around 10:50 a.m. at Swedish Hospital in Chicago’s Lincoln Square area.
A 38-year-old officer with 10 years on the force was killed.
A 57-year-old officer with 21 years on the force was critically injured.
The suspect had been arrested for robbery and was at the hospital for observation.
The prisoner managed to get a gun and shot the officers before fleeing.
The suspect was caught after a standoff near the hospital.
A third gun was found, but it’s unclear where it came from.
No hospital staff or patients were hurt during the shooting.
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Doctors in the United States warn that this year may see more cases of diseases spread by ticks because more tick bites have already been reported early in the season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising people to protect themselves as tick activity and related hospital visits are higher than usual.
Key Facts
Tick bites are happening earlier and more often than usual across much of the U.S. this year.
The CDC has issued a warning urging people to take precautions against tick bites now.
Emergency room visits for tick bites are the highest since 2017 for this time of year, except in the south-central U.S.
Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and a red meat allergy called alpha-gal syndrome.
Lyme disease affects nearly half a million people annually in the U.S., often treated with antibiotics.
Climate change, mild winters, and higher populations of animals like deer and mice are helping tick numbers grow.
In Connecticut, 40% of the ticks tested so far have Lyme disease bacteria, showing a strong local risk.
Small ticks called nymphs, which are harder to see and remove, will become more common soon, increasing infection risk.
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President Donald Trump said that after he canceled a U.S. delegation’s trip to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran, the U.S. received a new proposal from Iran. He noted the new proposal arrived very soon after the trip was canceled.
Key Facts
President Trump canceled a U.S. delegation’s trip to Islamabad.
The trip was meant for a second round of peace talks with Iran.
After the cancellation, Iran sent a new proposal to the U.S. within about 10 minutes.
The original proposal from Iran was seen as less favorable.
The new proposal came quickly after the U.S. canceled the planned talks.
The situation involves ongoing attempts to negotiate peace or agreements between the U.S. and Iran.
President Trump communicated this information directly to reporters.
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Arizona is suing the federal government to stop a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center near a site in Surprise, Arizona, that holds dangerous chemicals. The state says the government did not properly check environmental risks and that the facility breaks immigration laws.
Key Facts
Arizona filed a lawsuit on Friday to block a proposed ICE detention center in Surprise, Arizona.
The detention center could hold between hundreds and 1,500 people.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says the government skipped required environmental reviews.
The planned site is near a warehouse storing thousands of gallons of hazardous chemicals used in semiconductor production.
The warehouse was bought by the federal government for $70 million in January 2025 and is being converted for detention use with over $300 million in contracts.
ICE says it reviewed environmental impacts and that the lawsuit is politically motivated.
Congress provided $45 billion in July 2025 to fund expanded ICE detention capacity through 2029.
Other states like Maryland and cities like Atlanta are also opposing or pausing similar large detention center plans.
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U.S. Central Command said its forces intercepted a ship called M/V Sevan in the Arabian Sea. The vessel is part of a group known as the "shadow fleet," which the U.S. is blocking as part of sanctions on Iran. The ship was escorted back to Iran as part of the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.
Key Facts
The intercepted ship is named M/V Sevan.
The interception happened in the Arabian Sea.
A U.S. Navy helicopter from the USS Pinckney guided the operation.
The ship is part of 19 "shadow fleet" vessels identified in Operation Economic Fury.
These ships are sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department.
The blockade aims to pressure Iran through economic means under President Donald Trump’s administration.
So far, 37 vessels have been redirected away from Iranian ports since the blockade began.
U.S. forces are actively enforcing sanctions and controlling maritime traffic to and from Iran.
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Wildfires in Georgia have burned nearly 40,000 acres and destroyed over 120 homes. The state declared a 30-day emergency to help manage the fires, which started around April 18 and are fueled by dry weather conditions.
Key Facts
Two main fires, the Pineland Road Fire and the Highway 82 fire, are burning in southeast Georgia.
Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for 91 of 159 counties.
The fires have burned more than 39,500 acres and destroyed at least 120 homes.
Dry weather and drought have made the area very prone to quick-spreading fires.
The Highway 82 fire may have started from a foil balloon touching a power line.
The Pineland Road fire likely began due to a welding spark.
There is a ban on outdoor burning in 91 counties to prevent more fires.
Emergency crews are still fighting dozens of smaller wildfires in the region.
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A U.S. federal court stopped President Donald Trump’s administration from deporting Hayam El Gamal and her five children after they were held in immigration detention for 10 months. Although a judge ordered their release, immigration authorities re-arrested the family, but another emergency court order prevented their removal from the United States.
Key Facts
Hayam El Gamal and her five children, ages 5 to 18, were held in immigration detention for 10 months.
They were released earlier this week after a federal judge's order.
Days after their release, immigration officials detained the family again and tried to deport them quickly.
A U.S. District Judge granted an emergency order blocking the family’s deportation.
The family entered the U.S. on tourist visas and are applying for asylum.
The detention followed an attack by El Gamal’s former husband in Boulder, Colorado; the family was not charged or found involved in the attack.
The family’s lawyers say the long detention caused health problems and was unlawful, especially for the children.
Immigration rights groups say holding children for long times is usually illegal.
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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao promised to continue building ships after the previous Navy Secretary, John Phelan, was fired. This change happened during President Donald Trump’s effort to speed up the construction of Navy ships.
Key Facts
Hung Cao is the new Acting Navy Secretary.
John Phelan, the former Navy Secretary, was recently fired.
President Trump wants to increase the speed of building Navy ships.
Cao posted a video on social media outlining his goals for the Navy.
Taking care of Navy service members’ needs is a top priority for Cao.
The leadership change is connected to President Trump’s push for faster shipbuilding.
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Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Secretary of the Interior, died at age 74. He had been diagnosed with colon cancer last year and passed away in Boise.
Key Facts
Dirk Kempthorne was a Republican politician from Idaho.
He served as mayor of Boise, U.S. senator, governor of Idaho, and Secretary of the Interior under President George W. Bush.
Kempthorne died on Friday evening in Boise at age 74.
He was diagnosed with colon cancer the year before his death.
Kempthorne’s family highlighted his devotion to family and public service.
President George W. Bush praised Kempthorne as a smart and considerate public servant who cared for natural resources.
Kempthorne was known for showing kindness and respect to everyone he met.
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Comedian Bill Maher joked that the White House Correspondents Dinner is a chance for President Trump to make insulting remarks about the press. Maher said he was curious to see how political the jokes would be during the event.
Key Facts
Bill Maher is a comedian and host of the HBO show "Real Time."
He spoke about the White House Correspondents Dinner on his show.
Maher said the dinner is an opportunity for President Trump to say insulting things to the media.
He expressed interest in watching the event to see how political the jokes would be.
The White House Correspondents Dinner is an annual event involving the press and politicians.
The dinner often features speeches and jokes directed at current political figures, including the president.
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The cost of seeing a dermatologist in Australia is rising, with an average first visit costing about $230 out-of-pocket. Many people skip needed skin care because they cannot afford these fees, even though skin cancer rates are high and ongoing treatment is often important.
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An average first visit to a dermatologist in Australia costs about $230 out-of-pocket; follow-up visits cost nearly $190.
Prices increased by around $18 for first visits and $20 for follow-ups in one year.
Smaller states like Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania saw larger cost increases.
Australia has under 700 dermatologists and about 130 trainees, fewer than other specialties like psychiatry.
Many dermatologists do cosmetic work outside the Medicare system, reducing availability for medical care.
Limited government funding and resources restrict the number of dermatology trainees and public services.
Nearly 810,000 Australians over age 15 did not see a specialist when needed due to cost in 2024-25.
Medicare rebates have not kept up with the rising costs of running dermatology clinics, making care less affordable for some.
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A woman and her young child died after getting into trouble in the water at Elthorne Park in west London. Police are investigating the incident but do not believe it was suspicious.
Key Facts
The incident happened at Elthorne Park in Ealing, west London.
Police were called just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
A woman and a child were pulled from the water but both died at the scene.
The police are working to find the victims’ next of kin (family members).
Police said the deaths are not considered suspicious.
An investigation is ongoing to understand what happened.
First responders and members of the public tried to help during the incident.
The police extended condolences to the family and friends of the victims.
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A shooting at a Chicago hospital left one police officer dead and another critically hurt. The suspect, who was already in police custody and receiving medical treatment, opened fire on officers before being arrested again.
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The shooting happened at Endeavor Health Swedish hospital in Chicago on Saturday morning.
One police officer was killed, and another was critically injured, shot in the head.
The suspect was already in police custody when taken to the hospital for treatment.
The hospital followed safety checks, including searching the suspect for weapons upon arrival.
The suspect opened fire inside the hospital before leaving the building.
Police quickly caught the suspect again after the shooting.
The hospital and nearby medical campus remain on lockdown during the investigation.
Chicago alderpersons publicly thanked officers and sent their support to those affected.
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Two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes and continue to threaten lives and property. Officials warn that strong winds could make the fires spread quickly and urge people to evacuate if ordered.
Key Facts
The Brantley County fire started on Monday and destroyed at least 87 homes, the most ever for a single fire in Georgia.
This fire began when a foil balloon hit power lines, causing a spark that ignited dry material on the ground.
The fire covers more than 14.8 square miles and is about 10% contained.
A second fire near the Florida border burned over 46.9 square miles and destroyed at least 35 homes.
This second fire started from sparks during welding and is also about 10% contained.
Firefighters are also handling over 150 other smaller wildfires across Georgia and Florida.
The fires and smoky haze have caused air quality warnings in some areas.
Experts say the fires are worse because of drought, strong winds, climate change, and dead trees from Hurricane Helene.
A volunteer firefighter in northern Florida died after a medical emergency while fighting a fire; no deaths have been reported in Georgia.
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