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Fifteen South American migrants deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) say they are being pressured to return to their home countries despite safety concerns. Many had sought asylum in the US, citing risks of persecution, but are now facing difficult conditions and unfamiliar surroundings in the DRC.
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Fifteen migrants from Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador were deported from the US to the DRC last week.
The deportations are part of a US government agreement to send some migrants to third countries.
Some of the deported individuals had applied for asylum in the US due to threats and persecution at home.
One Colombian woman reported being kidnapped, tortured, and abused before seeking asylum.
A US immigration judge had ruled that this woman faced a high risk of torture if returned to Colombia.
Deportees were shackled during a 27-hour flight to the DRC.
Migrants say they have been given no viable options other than returning to their home countries, despite fearing for their safety.
Legal advocates say this policy is intended to pressure migrants to abandon their immigration claims by placing them in unfamiliar and dangerous locations.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District board voted to limit how much time students can spend on screens during the school year starting in 2026-2027. The policy will set daily and weekly screen time limits by grade, restrict device use during breaks for younger students, and block YouTube on school devices.
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The resolution passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote.
LAUSD is the second-largest school district in the U.S., with over 520,000 students.
Students use Chromebooks and iPads for learning in the district.
Limits include no device use during passing periods, lunch, and recess for elementary and middle school students.
YouTube will be blocked on district devices.
The resolution cites research linking too much screen time to anxiety, depression, and lower school performance.
The new policy will start in the 2026-2027 school year, pending final approval.
This follows a 2022 California law requiring every district to limit smartphone use by July 2026.
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US Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his position immediately, the Pentagon announced. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over as acting secretary while the US continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports during ongoing conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz.
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John Phelan, US Navy Secretary, is leaving his job effective immediately.
The Pentagon announced Phelan’s departure without giving a reason.
Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao, a 25-year Navy veteran, will serve as acting secretary.
Hung Cao was nominated by President Trump and previously ran for Senate in Virginia in 2024.
Phelan was sworn in as Navy Secretary in March 2025 and had no prior military service.
The change comes amid US-Israel conflict with Iran and a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a hotspot due to clashes and Iran seizing two ships recently.
White House supports continuing the blockade, seeing Iran as in a weak position.
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Rep. Cory Mills, a Republican congressman from Florida, said he will not resign amid an ethics investigation. The investigation looks into allegations of sexual misconduct and problems with his campaign finances.
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Cory Mills is a Republican congressman from Florida.
He is facing allegations of sexual misconduct.
There are also claims of campaign finance violations against him.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating these allegations.
Mills has publicly stated he will not resign from his position.
The investigation is ongoing.
CBS News reported on the situation with correspondent Nikole Killion.
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CBS News Radio is closing in May after nearly 100 years. To remember its history, CBS News shared a clip from 1932 that featured the first radio broadcast of a national political party convention, the Republican National Convention.
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CBS News Radio will shut down in May 2024.
The network has operated for almost 100 years.
CBS News shared a clip from 1932 as a tribute.
The clip shows the first-ever radio broadcast of a national political party convention.
The convention featured in the clip is the 1932 Republican National Convention.
Major Garrett, CBS News chief Washington correspondent, introduced the clip.
The tribute is part of a show called "The Takeout."
The clip is available through the CBS News app.
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A new report shows that cancer diagnoses in the UK have reached a record high, with one person diagnosed every 80 seconds. The NHS faces challenges due to rising cancer cases and long waiting times, while cancer survival rates have improved but progress is slowing.
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Over 403,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer each year.
The increase is mostly due to an ageing population and rising obesity levels.
Cancer cases now occur at a rate of 620 per 100,000 people, up from 610 a decade ago.
Early diagnosis rates have slightly improved, from 54% to 55%.
More than 107,000 cancer patients waited over 62 days to start treatment in 2025.
Cancer death rates have fallen, and more people survive 10 years or longer after diagnosis.
The UK government introduced a national cancer plan focused on faster diagnosis and treatment, backed by NHS funding.
Emergency departments in England also face long waits, with over 13,000 patients waiting more than three days in 2023.
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Recent data shows that illegal border crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border are at historically low levels. CBS News correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported on the situation from Eagle Pass, Texas, highlighting the current status of border activity.
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Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border are currently very low compared to past years.
The data reflects border conditions during President Donald Trump’s administration.
Eagle Pass, Texas, is one of the key locations for monitoring border crossings.
CBS News provided on-the-ground reporting about the border situation.
The report emphasizes border management and enforcement efforts.
The information comes from official data and eyewitness reporting.
The low crossing numbers mark a significant change from previous years with higher crossings.
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Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina suggested that his state should consider changing its voting district boundaries after Virginia voters approved a redistricting plan. He said South Carolina might need to respond to Virginia’s new map, which aims to increase the number of Democratic seats.
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Senator Lindsey Graham represents South Carolina.
Virginia voters supported a plan to redraw voting districts on Tuesday.
The redistricting plan in Virginia aims to increase Democratic representation in the House of Representatives.
Graham said South Carolina should consider doing similar redistricting.
He described this approach as “fighting fire with fire,” meaning responding in kind.
Redistricting means changing the boundaries of voting areas, which can affect election results.
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A judge in Virginia stopped the state from using new congressional maps that voters approved in a recent referendum. The judge said the vote broke state rules and blocked officials from enforcing the new maps until the issue is resolved in court.
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A Virginia judge blocked the state’s new congressional maps a day after the public approved them.
The judge said the referendum did not follow a required 90-day public notice rule.
The ballot question was described as misleading by the judge.
The vote results are declared "ineffective" by the court order.
Virginia’s Attorney General, a Democrat, plans to appeal the judge’s decision.
The Republican National Committee praised the ruling as a win for Virginians.
The legal dispute centers on how the maps might affect party control in Congress.
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Virginia voters have approved a new congressional map that may help Democrats gain four seats in upcoming elections. Also, the Supreme Court allowed an injured Army veteran to sue a contractor linked to his attacker, and Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia has died.
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Virginia voters approved a new congressional map.
The new map could help Democrats win four additional seats.
This change is important for the upcoming midterm elections.
The Supreme Court ruled that an Army veteran injured in Afghanistan can sue the contractor who hired the attacker.
The attacker was connected to a suicide bombing.
Democratic Representative David Scott from Georgia has passed away.
These events were highlighted in a recent news summary.
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The Pentagon announced that John Phelan, the Navy Secretary, is leaving his job immediately. Hung Cao, the Navy Undersecretary, will take over as acting secretary.
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John Phelan, the Navy Secretary, is departing the administration effective immediately.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed Phelan’s departure but did not provide a reason.
Hung Cao, the Navy Undersecretary, will become acting Navy Secretary.
Reuters reported Phelan was fired, citing an anonymous source.
Phelan had no previous military service or civilian leadership in the Navy before his nomination by President Trump in late 2024.
Phelan was a major donor to President Trump’s campaign and founded an investment firm.
The Navy is currently involved in a blockade of Iranian ports amid tension with Iran.
Hung Cao is a 25-year Navy veteran and previously ran a Senate campaign with Trump’s endorsement.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before Congress about changes in government spending on health and updates to vaccine policies. He answered questions from lawmakers about his decisions affecting public health programs.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is currently the U.S. Health Secretary.
He appeared before Congress to explain recent health spending cuts.
Kennedy also discussed changes to vaccine guidance.
Lawmakers had the chance to ask him about these public health decisions.
The hearing focused on large shifts in health policy and budgeting.
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A new Gallup poll finds that 86% of adults disapprove of the U.S. Congress. This level of disapproval is tied for the highest in the 50 years the poll has been conducted.
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86% of adults disapprove of how Congress is doing its job.
This disapproval rating is tied for the highest in 50 years of Gallup polling.
The poll reflects historic levels of dissatisfaction with Congress.
The information was discussed on CBS News by political strategists Matt Bennett and T.W. Arrighi.
The poll measures public opinion on the performance of Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. government.
The high disapproval rating indicates widespread negative feelings toward Congress among the public.
The Gallup poll is a well-known source of public opinion data in the U.S.
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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, Nicholas Rice, has been charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief after a protester accused him of using a chokehold during a protest outside an ICE facility in Durango, Colorado. The Colorado Bureau of Investigations started the inquiry after concerns that the officer might have broken state laws banning chokeholds.
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The incident happened during a protest in October over the detention of Colombian asylum-seekers.
Protester Franci (Anne Francesca) Stagi said the officer grabbed her by the hair, put her in a chokehold, and pulled her across the street.
Bystander videos show Rice grabbing and pulling Stagi, but court documents do not mention the chokehold specifically.
Rice faces charges of third-degree assault (a misdemeanor) and criminal mischief for damaging Stagi’s cellphone.
Stagi reported ongoing pain in her arm from the encounter.
Colorado banned chokeholds and neck restraints after George Floyd’s death in 2020 as part of police reform.
Federal law protects officers in many cases, but legal experts say this protection is not unlimited.
The case highlights the tensions between state laws limiting police force and the protections given to federal agents.
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The Pentagon announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job right away. This change happens during ongoing uncertainty about the war with Iran.
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John Phelan is the Navy Secretary.
The Pentagon said he is leaving immediately.
His departure comes seven and a half weeks into the conflict with Iran.
The announcement was shared by a Pentagon spokesperson.
The news was reported by CBS News reporters Eleanor Watson and Ed O’Keefe.
The article refers to ongoing uncertainty related to the war with Iran.
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Representative Jason Crow, a Democrat from Colorado and retired Army Ranger, described the war with Iran as a "fairly unmitigated disaster." President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire with Iran while talks continue.
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Rep. Jason Crow is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado.
He served as an Army Ranger before entering politics.
Crow sits on the House Armed Services Committee, which oversees military issues.
He called the war with Iran a "fairly unmitigated disaster," meaning it has been largely unsuccessful or harmful.
President Trump has extended a ceasefire agreement with Iran.
The ceasefire will last until ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Iran are finished.
The interview with Crow was featured on CBS News’ program "The Takeout."
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A recent Gallup poll found that fewer Americans support increasing wind and solar energy than before, but most still favor putting more focus on these energy sources. Specifically, 66% back more solar energy use, and 55% support more wind energy use.
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A new Gallup poll was released on Wednesday.
66% of Americans want more emphasis on solar energy.
55% of Americans want more emphasis on wind energy.
Support for both wind and solar energy has decreased from previous Gallup polls.
Despite the drop, a majority of Americans still prefer more renewable energy from wind and solar.
The poll measures public opinion on energy priorities in the U.S.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been partially shut down for 68 days, causing major problems for its workers. Many employees feel ignored by Congress and face difficulties like lack of office supplies, unpaid expenses, and low morale. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen many officers quit or take time off due to financial stress.
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The DHS partial shutdown has lasted 68 days, affecting about 260,000 employees.
Many DHS offices are running out of basic supplies like paper clips, printer toner, and paper.
Vendors supplying critical services, including cybersecurity and even toilet paper, are uncertain if they will be paid.
Government travel credit cards are unpaid, forcing employees to cover expenses themselves, damaging personal credit scores.
TSA officers have accumulated over $5 million monthly in travel expenses making airport security possible.
Some Secret Service agents have paid out-of-pocket for protective travel without reimbursement for two months.
A presidential directive has guaranteed back pay for DHS employees, helping reduce TSA officer absenteeism by 45%.
Despite improvements, over 780 TSA officers resigned during the shutdown, with concerns the number will grow.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that some allies in the Gulf and Asia have asked for currency swap lines from the US to help manage economic problems caused by the US-Israel war on Iran. These swap lines allow central banks to exchange money to keep financial markets stable during tough times.
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Several Gulf and Asian countries have requested currency swap lines from the US Treasury.
Swap lines help central banks exchange currencies to maintain market stability and liquidity.
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is considering a swap line with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Bessent explained these swap lines would prevent disorderly sales of US assets and benefit both the US and the UAE.
The US Treasury previously arranged a $20 billion swap line with Argentina to stabilize its currency during an election period.
Some US senators, including Chris Van Hollen, expressed concern that swap lines could pressure US consumers and questioned possible ties between President Trump’s family and the UAE.
Bessent denied that family ties influenced the swap line decision.
Currency swap lines usually need Federal Reserve approval, but the Treasury has issued them before without it.
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President Donald Trump claimed that a recent Virginia election to redraw congressional districts was "rigged," although he did not provide proof. Local election officials are raising concerns about political interference as the midterm elections approach.
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Democrats won a Virginia election to redraw congressional maps.
President Trump called the election "rigged" and a "travesty of justice" without evidence.
This claim adds to ongoing doubts Trump has expressed about U.S. elections.
Local election officials warn about political interference affecting election integrity.
The concerns come as the midterm election season is currently happening.
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