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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Boeing 777 airplane that flew dangerously close to the ground in Texas. Flight radar data showed the plane was less than 25 feet above the ground during this incident.
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The FAA is conducting an investigation into the incident involving the Boeing 777.
The plane flew at an unusually low altitude in Texas.
Flight radar data recorded the plane at under 25 feet off the ground.
Such a low altitude for a large commercial airplane is considered dangerous.
No further details on the cause or consequences of the incident were provided.
The investigation aims to understand why the plane was so low and to prevent similar events.
Boeing 777 is a widely used long-distance commercial aircraft.
Safety concerns are taken seriously by the FAA to protect passengers and people on the ground.
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Wynola Wayne, a nurse from Columbus, Ohio, retired after 58 years of service. She helped save a young boy named Marco Houpe, who had severe burns, and he credits her care with saving his life.
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Wynola Wayne worked as a nurse for 58 years before retiring.
In 1965, Marco Houpe was seriously burned in a fire at 15 months old.
Marco was treated at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, where Wayne was a nurse in the burn unit.
Wayne provided care and support that helped Marco survive his injuries.
Marco’s family and he believe Wayne saved his life.
Marco is now married with two children and works as a school administrator and coach.
Marco calls Wayne his guardian angel and honored her at her retirement with a standing ovation.
Wayne named her own son after Marco, showing the deep connection they share.
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The UK Home Office will create new legal and limited routes for asylum seekers to enter the UK, allowing groups like universities and businesses to sponsor refugees. The government will also change how human rights and modern slavery laws apply to asylum claims to reduce false applications.
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New capped "safe and legal" asylum routes will start later this year in the UK.
Universities, community groups, and businesses can sponsor refugees under these routes.
The model is inspired by Canada’s asylum system.
Changes to human rights and modern slavery law applications aim to prevent false claims.
The refugee work route letting employers sponsor refugees is expected to open next year.
Applications for the university sponsorship route open later this year, with arrivals starting in 2027.
The new system will gradually replace the current UK Resettlement Scheme and support more refugees.
The government will strictly control which organizations can sponsor asylum seekers and conduct thorough checks.
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Most Americans face scam attempts daily, with about 30% saying they have lost money or personal information to scams. Despite this, few victims report scams to the government or police because they doubt it will help them recover their losses.
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Around 58% of U.S. adults get daily messages or calls they think are scams.
About 30% of Americans say they have personally lost money or data due to scams.
Older adults (60+) report more frequent scam attempts than younger people.
Common scam topics include fake package deliveries and banking issues.
Many scams come through social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
About 10% of U.S. adults or their household members were scammed last year.
Nearly half of those scammed lost more than $500.
Few victims report scams to authorities because they think it won’t make a difference.
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Megyn Kelly, a former Fox News host, made a harsh statement toward Haitians and Syrians who are protected from deportation under a legal program that the Supreme Court recently allowed the Trump administration to end. The program offered temporary protection to these groups due to unsafe conditions in their home countries.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can end a temporary protection program.
This program stops deportation for certain Haitians and Syrians facing dangerous conditions at home.
Megyn Kelly spoke harshly to these protected groups, saying they should "go back" to their countries.
The comment came during a recorded segment, not a live broadcast.
Kelly's message implied she does not want these immigrants in the U.S.
The temporary protection program was created to offer humanitarian relief.
The ruling affects thousands of people who currently rely on this legal protection.
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A nurse retired after working for 58 years and received a special farewell from her community. The story highlights her long career and the appreciation people showed for her dedication.
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The nurse worked for 58 years before retiring.
Her retirement event was unusual and heartfelt.
The community called her an "angel" for her service.
The story was covered by CBS News.
Steve Hartman featured her story in his "On the Road" series.
The farewell celebrated her commitment and care over many decades.
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Jacqueline Smith, the ombudsman for the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, is suing the Pentagon. She says her firing in April was punishment for criticizing new Pentagon rules, and that it violated her right to free speech.
Key Facts
Jacqueline Smith worked as an ombudsman for Stars and Stripes.
She was fired in April after criticizing new Pentagon restrictions on the paper.
Smith filed a lawsuit against the Defense Department on Thursday.
The complaint was made in federal court in Washington, D.C.
She claims her firing was retaliation for speaking out.
Smith says her First Amendment rights, which protect free speech, were violated.
The firing happened 10 days after her public criticism of the Pentagon’s policy changes.
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein criticized a display at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., that showed the North Carolina state flag altered with the Confederate battle emblem. The display was part of the fair's celebration of America's 250th anniversary but was seen as misrepresenting the state and prompting some sponsors to withdraw.
Key Facts
The Great American State Fair included a North Carolina booth displaying altered state flags with the Confederate battle emblem.
Governor Josh Stein's office said the display does not represent North Carolina and asked for it to be removed.
The official North Carolina flag has never included the Confederate battle flag in any version of its design.
North Carolina joined the Confederacy during the American Civil War but its flag design did not incorporate the Confederate symbol.
The controversy led to criticism from historians, political groups, and businesses involved in the exhibit.
Mt. Olive Pickle Company withdrew its sponsorship of the exhibit after learning about the Confederate flag display.
The Great American State Fair is part of America's 250th-anniversary celebrations.
Fair organizers had not responded publicly to the controversy at the time of the report.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is holding hundreds of local events across the United States this weekend to address concerns about the rising cost of living under President Donald Trump. These events include food drives, school supply giveaways, and voter engagement activities aimed at encouraging people to vote in upcoming elections.
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The DNC is organizing many community events nationwide focused on affordability issues.
Events include giving out school supplies, running food bank drives, going door to door, and training organizers.
The DNC wants to connect with voters who care about rising prices and economic challenges.
Democratic leaders say costs have become too high under President Trump and the Republican Party.
Inflation and higher prices remain a concern, with key measures hitting a three-year high.
Two years ago, Democrats were criticized for not addressing inflation, but now they blame President Trump.
The DNC aims to register and mobilize voters for elections at different government levels.
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox has declared a state of emergency and banned personal fireworks in the state until July 5 due to severe wildfires. The ban allows local fire officials to permit fireworks only if conditions are safe, as the fires have caused evacuations and major damage.
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Utah is facing an intense wildfire season with nine active fires burning over 143,000 acres.
The governor issued an order banning personal fireworks statewide until July 5, suspending a 2024 law limiting such bans in cities.
Local fire chiefs can allow fireworks in certain areas if weather conditions improve.
Human activity caused most of Utah’s 373 wildfires this year, with only 100 started by natural causes.
The Cottonwood fire is the state’s most destructive wildfire ever, burning nearly 72,000 acres and not yet contained.
The fire has led to the closure of Eagle Point ski resort and damaged multiple buildings nearby.
Salt Lake City’s weather service issued a rare "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning due to fire risk.
Smoke from the fires is affecting air quality even at distant national parks like Zion and Bryce Canyon.
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A judge in Utah found prosecutors in contempt of court for speaking to the media about the Charlie Kirk murder case against Tyler Robinson. The judge said the prosecutors broke court rules by making statements that could unfairly influence jurors but did not remove the death penalty as a possible punishment.
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Judge Tony Graf held prosecutors in contempt for media comments about defendant Tyler Robinson.
The comments went against court limits on what parties can say publicly before trial.
Prosecutor Christopher Ballard spoke to the media about ballistics evidence and said they had enough proof to convict Robinson.
Defense lawyers said Ballard’s media statements might influence the jury unfairly.
The judge decided not to remove the death penalty as punishment for the misconduct.
Robinson, 23, is charged with killing Charlie Kirk, a supporter of President Donald Trump, at a university event.
DNA matching Robinson’s was found on items related to the murder weapon.
The judge stressed his ruling was about enforcing court rules, not about Robinson’s guilt or innocence.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said that if Democrats win the 2026 midterm elections, the biggest threat will not be another impeachment of President Trump. Instead, Johnson warned Democrats would focus investigations on Trump’s family, donors, friends, and Cabinet members.
Key Facts
Mike Johnson is the current Speaker of the House.
Johnson spoke at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference about the 2026 midterm elections.
He said impeachment of President Trump is not the main concern if Democrats take control of the House.
Johnson warned Democrats would target Trump’s associates and allies through committees.
Johnson promised to protect Republicans from these investigations.
The White House supported President Trump’s agenda and efforts to keep Republican control of Congress.
Democrats responded on social media supporting the idea of investigations.
A Columbia University professor said investigations could motivate voters but may not guarantee Democrat wins in the future.
Midterm elections are elections held in the middle of a president’s term to choose members of Congress.
Impeachment is a formal process to charge a government official with wrongdoing.
Committees are groups in Congress that investigate and oversee government activities.
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President Donald Trump criticized the Democratic Party during a speech at a conservative conference, calling them "godless communists" and warning they threaten traditional American values. He focused on recent Democratic wins by leftwing candidates in New York to argue that the party is moving toward extreme views.
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President Trump spoke at the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference in Washington, D.C.
He described Democrats as "godless communists" and said they want to harm Christians and American traditions.
Trump cited leftwing candidates winning recent New York elections as evidence of the party’s shift to the far left.
He claimed, without evidence, that Democrats support violence including assassinations against opponents.
Trump defended his past actions, including his approach to Iran, and repeated claims of election fraud.
Republicans are currently behind in polls but hope to use the rise of leftwing Democrats to gain support.
Trump said the Democratic party establishment is too weak to resist the far-left influence.
He emphasized that communists are against religion, particularly targeting Christianity.
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The U.S. carried out air strikes targeting missile and drone storage areas and radar sites one day after Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. JD Vance stated that any violence will be answered with violence.
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Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. responded with air strikes the following day.
The strikes targeted missile and drone storage locations.
Coastal radar sites were also targeted in the U.S. strikes.
JD Vance said "violence will be met with violence" in response to the attacks.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for international shipping.
The U.S. Central Command confirmed the targets of the strikes.
CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd provided information on the situation.
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A Michigan couple has been charged with second-degree murder after their seven-year-old son died weighing over 250 pounds. Authorities said the boy was not taken to doctors as needed and lived in unsafe conditions.
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The boy, Casper O’Brien, was seven years old and weighed 255 pounds at his death.
Casper was 4 feet, 2.5 inches tall, much heavier than typical children his age.
His parents, Damien (40) and Jessica O’Brien (41), were charged with second-degree murder.
Authorities said the couple did not provide proper medical care or a safe home.
Casper was last seen by a doctor in February 2024 but missed a specialist appointment.
Casper’s diet reportedly consisted mainly of potato chips and fries due to texture issues.
The family had health insurance through Damien O’Brien’s job.
The couple also faces child abuse charges involving their five-year-old daughter, found in poor conditions and medically obese.
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The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians. Ohio, with over 10,000 Haitian migrants, could be strongly affected. Governor Mike DeWine said the decision is wrong and spoke about its impact on Ohio communities.
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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of ending TPS for people from Haiti and Syria.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a program that protects people from certain countries facing danger or disaster.
Over 10,000 Haitian migrants live in Ohio, making the state one of the most affected.
Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, opposes the decision.
DeWine discussed the ruling and its effects on Ohio communities in an interview with Amna Nawaz.
Ending TPS could cause some migrants to lose their protection from deportation.
The ruling supports the Trump administration’s plan to remove this protected status.
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Investigative journalist Catherine Herridge faces an $800 daily fine after being held in contempt for not revealing her sources about a government investigation. Herridge has asked the US Supreme Court to pause the fine while the case continues, arguing that revealing sources would harm press freedom.
Key Facts
In 2017, Herridge wrote stories about a government investigation involving scientist Yanping Chen.
In 2021, a district court held Herridge in civil contempt and ordered an $800 daily fine if she didn't reveal her sources.
Herridge has appealed multiple times but has faced defeats in lower courts.
She filed a petition with the US Supreme Court to stay the ruling and delay the fine.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts granted a temporary pause to allow time for a response.
Fox News supports Herridge and defends the principle that reporters should protect their sources.
The case highlights the lack of a federal shield law protecting journalists from revealing sources.
Past similar cases include reporter Judith Miller spending jail time for refusing to name sources.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest in the U.S., has introduced strict limits on how much screen time its 400,000 students can have. This move reflects a wider trend in many school districts across the country to reduce technology use in classrooms.
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Los Angeles Unified School District is the second-largest school district in the nation.
It serves about 400,000 students.
The district recently set strict rules to limit how much students use screens at school.
This decision is part of a larger nationwide reaction against too much technology in classrooms.
Nick Melvoin, a member of the Los Angeles School Board, discussed the reasons for the new rules.
The focus is on balancing screen use with other learning methods.
Schools are reconsidering how technology affects student health and attention.
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Tristan Schukraft is the founder of MISTR, a free online health service that helps people get medicine to prevent and treat HIV more easily and privately. He also owns queer-focused hotels and a famous gay bar, aiming to support LGBTQ+ health and community spaces.
Key Facts
MISTR offers free access to PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV infection, and HIV treatment online.
The service allows patients to consult doctors by video and get tested at home or locally.
MISTR ships medication discreetly to patients’ homes.
About 70% of MISTR users have insurance, and 30% do not; insured users help fund free care for uninsured patients.
Tristan Schukraft also owns Tryst Hotels, designed for queer travelers, with locations in the US, Mexico, and plans for Brazil.
He acquired the Abbey, a well-known gay bar in West Hollywood.
Around 100 people are diagnosed with HIV daily in the United States.
MISTR now handles 600 patients a day and provides 20% of all PrEP prescriptions in the U.S.
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David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss recent political events, including President Trump influencing the Republican agenda in Congress, progressive Democrats winning primary elections in New York, and Vice President JD Vance defending former President Richard Nixon.
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President Trump disrupted the Republican Party’s plans in Congress again.
Progressive Democrats won several primary races in New York.
Vice President JD Vance made comments supporting Richard Nixon.
The discussion took place on a political talk show hosted by Geoff Bennett.
David Brooks writes for The Atlantic, and Jonathan Capehart works with MS NOW.
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