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David Hearn, a former U.S. Olympian, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor vandalism for allegedly touching the water in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His attorney says Hearn was not informed of his Miranda rights and plans to contest the charges.
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David Hearn is a 67-year-old former U.S. Olympian.
He was arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The charge is a misdemeanor for damaging government property.
The allegation is based on Hearn reaching into the pool’s water.
His lawyer claims Hearn was never read his Miranda rights after arrest.
Hearn intends to fight the vandalism charges in court.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was recently renovated.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided against a Michigan family trying to get more money from a tax foreclosure sale of their home. The Court said that sale prices at these auctions are normally lower than regular real estate sales, and changing that rule would make it harder for counties to collect unpaid taxes.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court ruled on a Michigan tax foreclosure case on June 23, 2026.
The family’s house was sold for less than half its open-market value to cover unpaid taxes of a bit over $2,000.
The family argued the home could have sold for about $200,000 through normal real estate sales.
The county said auction sales usually have lower prices because they require full cash payment, not mortgage financing.
The Court agreed it would be difficult to collect unpaid taxes if foreclosure sales had to match regular market prices.
This decision follows a 2023 Supreme Court case where counties could not keep extra money from tax sales beyond what was owed.
The previous case involved a Minnesota woman whose property sold for much more than her unpaid taxes, but the county kept the extra money.
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Political groups connected to the Republican Party are spending money to support certain Democratic candidates in primary elections. They aim to help candidates they think will be easier for Republicans to beat in the November midterm elections.
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Republican-linked political action committees (PACs) are funding some Democratic candidates in primaries.
These efforts have been reported in New Jersey, Maine, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska.
PACs are independent groups that raise money to support or oppose political candidates or parties.
Since 2010, “super PACs” can raise unlimited funds but cannot give money directly to candidates.
Some super PACs are called “pop-up” PACs because they appear temporarily to influence elections and can hide their true donors.
Two super PACs named Real Change PAC and Lead Left have spent over $4.3 million on Democratic primaries.
Republicans use this strategy to back Democrats they see as weaker opponents in the midterm elections.
Control of Congress in the midterms is important for President Donald Trump’s policies during his final two years.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the payment dates for Social Security benefits in July 2026. Payments will be distributed on different days depending on the type of benefit and the recipient’s birth date, with some recipients receiving payments early due to holiday schedules.
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Social Security payments in July 2026 will be paid on July 1, 2, 8, 15, and 22, based on benefit type and birth date.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients are paid on July 1.
Those who started receiving benefits before May 1997, or receive both Social Security and SSI, will be paid on July 2 because July 3 is a federal holiday (Independence Day observed).
Most beneficiaries receive payments on one of three Wednesdays, determined by their birthday range.
Some SSI recipients will get their August payment early on July 31 because August 1 falls on a weekend.
Social Security includes different types of benefits such as retirement, disability (SSDI), survivor, and SSI, each with different payment rules.
The average Social Security retirement benefit was about $2,083 per month as of May 2026, after a 2.8% cost-of-living increase earlier in the year.
Experts predict a larger cost-of-living adjustment, possibly around 4.7%, for Social Security benefits in 2027 due to rising inflation.
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Juneteenth is an important day that marks the end of slavery in the United States. It reminds people that while progress has been made, it can take effort to keep moving forward.
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Juneteenth celebrates the freeing of enslaved Black people in the United States.
It is observed every year on June 19th.
The day is a symbol of freedom and progress.
History shows that progress toward equality is not guaranteed to continue without effort.
Juneteenth helps people remember past struggles and hope for a better future.
Some groups oppose or challenge the recognition and meaning of Juneteenth.
The day has grown in importance and is now recognized nationwide.
Celebrations often include education, community events, and cultural expressions.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that a former Louisiana inmate cannot sue prison officials for shaving his dreadlocks, which violated his religious beliefs. The court said the law protecting religious rights in prisons does not allow lawsuits against individual officers unless they have agreed to be sued.
Key Facts
Damon Landor, a devout Rastafarian, sued after prison guards shaved his dreadlocks, violating his religious practice.
The case involved the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), a law that protects religious rights for people in institutions like prisons.
Lower courts found Landor’s treatment wrong but dismissed his lawsuit because RLUIPA does not allow suing individual officials without their consent.
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision followed ideological lines, with Justice Neil Gorsuch writing the majority opinion.
Landor had nearly finished a five-month sentence when the incident occurred after he was moved to a new prison.
Landor provided proof of his religious rights to prison staff, including a prior court ruling supporting Rastafarian hair rights, but guards ignored it and shaved his head.
The ruling supports previous court decisions that limit holding individual officers personally responsible under RLUIPA.
This case is notable because the Supreme Court has often ruled in favor of religious rights in recent years.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., is being drained for repairs after problems appeared following a costly renovation. President Donald Trump said vandals caused a large tear in the pool's lining, but he did not share any proof.
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The Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial is having repairs done.
Workers are draining the pool to fix the damage.
The pool's lining has a 350-foot tear.
The pool was recently renovated with a multi-million dollar budget.
President Donald Trump blamed vandals for the damage.
No evidence has been provided to support the vandalism claim.
CBS News reported this information with coverage by Ed O’Keefe.
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The US Supreme Court ended a lawsuit accusing Cisco Systems of helping China persecute Falun Gong members by limiting how a 1789 law can hold companies responsible for human rights abuses abroad. The court reversed a lower court ruling that had allowed the case to move forward, saying the connection to the US was not strong enough.
Key Facts
The lawsuit claimed Cisco knowingly created technology used by China to surveil and punish Falun Gong practitioners.
The case was filed under the Alien Tort Statute, a law from 1789 used for human rights cases in US courts.
Cisco denied the accusations, calling them unfounded.
President Donald Trump’s administration supported Cisco in the case.
The Ninth Circuit Court had revived the lawsuit in 2023, allowing evidence collection to begin.
The Supreme Court has recently limited the Alien Tort Statute’s use to cases closely connected to the US.
Falun Gong is a spiritual group banned in China for opposing the government.
Previous Supreme Court rulings require a strong US link for lawsuits about foreign human rights abuses.
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Hundreds of schools in southern England and Wales are closing or changing hours due to dangerous heat. School leaders are using fans and air conditioning where possible, but many buildings are old and not designed for extreme heat.
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Many schools in England and Wales are closing early or for several days because of a heatwave with temperatures up to 40°C (104°F).
School buildings are often old and poorly ventilated, making the heat inside worse.
Fans and portable air conditioning units are being used, but stores have run out of these cooling devices.
Unions warn that continuing to keep schools open could be dangerous without proper cooling.
Some schools have informed parents about early closures on specific days due to heat warnings.
The Department for Education normally expects schools to stay open and manage heat safely.
School staff unions are asking the government to provide more funding for cooling equipment and water.
Education leaders say the government needs to invest urgently in modernizing schools with better ventilation and cooling.
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Two people died and a child was hurt in a shooting at a public library in Chico, northern California. Police arrested the suspect, and the library closed all branches the next day while the investigation continues.
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The shooting happened Monday evening at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library.
Two people were killed, and one child was injured in the shooting.
Police received multiple 911 calls starting at 5:12 pm reporting a shooter inside the library.
Officers arrived six minutes after the calls and arrested the suspect as he fled the scene.
The suspect is Bradley Scott Sayer from Chico, with no known connection to the victims.
Local, state, and federal authorities are helping with the investigation, including the FBI.
Butte County had previous shootings earlier in 2024 and in 2022.
The library closed all its branches on Tuesday and expressed condolences to victims and the community.
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The Pentagon has informed U.S. senators that it needs about $80 billion, mostly to pay for the war against Iran. This request adds to the large increase in military spending that President Donald Trump has already proposed.
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The Pentagon is asking for roughly $80 billion from Congress.
Most of this money will be used to cover costs related to the war with Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is discussing this request with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
The $80 billion is in addition to the military budget increase proposed by President Trump.
This spending request is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to fund military operations.
The formal request for funding will be submitted soon after these discussions.
Congress will need to approve this funding for the Pentagon to use it.
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New data shows that American workers are spending more time and traveling farther on their daily commutes. These commute lengths have returned to levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Average commute times for U.S. workers are increasing.
Workers are also traveling longer distances to get to work.
The current commute measures match or exceed those from before the pandemic.
The data reflects a change after a period of shorter commutes during the pandemic.
The information was reported by Business Insider and explained by a CBS News reporter.
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Commentator Bill O’Reilly said that the Pentagon made a mistake by not practicing or simulating a scenario where Iran might block the Strait of Hormuz. He called this a major error and said it is unclear why the Pentagon did not prepare for this situation.
Key Facts
Bill O’Reilly is a commentator who spoke on Monday.
He criticized the Pentagon, the U.S. Department of Defense, for a strategic mistake.
The mistake was not war-gaming, or simulating, Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil shipping.
O’Reilly said that no one knows why the Pentagon skipped this preparation.
The comment relates to potential conflict involving Iran.
The discussion focuses on U.S. military planning and strategy.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is being investigated by the Justice Department. Vice President Vance is leading talks with Iran. Meanwhile, Democrats are gathering in Chicago to honor former President Obama.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department.
Vice President Vance is currently in charge of talks with Iran.
There is debate about whether Newsom’s investigation is helpful or harmful to him politically.
There is also debate about whether the talks with Iran present opportunities or challenges.
Democrats are meeting in Chicago to celebrate former President Obama’s work and recent events tied to his legacy.
The article discusses political developments involving key Democratic leaders.
The gathering highlights Democratic Party unity and achievements.
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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026, and remains missing. Savannah Guthrie spoke emotionally about the case after reports surfaced that a ransom note said Nancy died soon after being taken.
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Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026.
Nancy is 84 years old and still missing as of June 2026.
Several ransom notes were sent to the media after her disappearance.
One ransom note said Nancy Guthrie died shortly after the kidnapping and was buried in a natural location.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter and a TV host, asked the public to help find her mother.
Authorities released images from Nancy’s home security camera showing a masked man at the house.
The FBI shared a surveillance photo of a possible suspect but no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the FBI or local police.
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Federal judges blocked parts of President Donald Trump’s administration efforts in Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including stopping the use of Social Security data for voter verification and canceling subpoenas against Minnesota officials. Meanwhile, a Texas judge ruled in favor of the administration by overturning a Biden-era immigration rule that paused deportation cases.
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A federal judge stopped the administration from using Social Security data to check voter rolls, citing legal privacy issues.
Another judge in Minnesota canceled subpoenas aimed at Governor Tim Walz and other officials, saying the subpoenas were meant to harass political opponents.
The subpoenas targeted emails and records of Democratic officials related to immigration enforcement opposition.
The Minnesota subpoenas were tied to a controversial federal immigration operation called Operation Metro Surge.
Two U.S. citizens were shot and killed by federal immigration agents during this operation, raising public debate.
In Texas, a judge struck down a Biden-era rule that let immigration judges delay deportation cases indefinitely.
The legal decisions show courts are limiting executive actions related to voting and immigration.
The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security did not comment on the rulings.
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The White House says talks with Iran about nuclear inspections are moving forward, although Iran denies agreeing to let inspectors in. Meanwhile, conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon is causing concerns that it could disrupt the negotiations. Representatives from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss the conflict.
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President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance say Iran agreed to let nuclear inspectors enter the country.
Iran denies these claims about allowing inspectors.
Fighting is ongoing between Israel and Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran, in Lebanon.
The conflict raises worries that it may affect U.S. talks with Iran.
On Tuesday, Israel and Lebanon teams will meet in Washington, D.C. to address the fighting.
The U.S. is working to continue negotiations despite tensions in the region.
CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang reported on this story.
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Kenzie Winfield from Utah used a DNA test to find her biological father after having very little information about him. The test connected her to her dad and helped her learn about her family background and heritage.
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Kenzie Winfield only knew her birth father’s first name and had one photo of him.
She had a half-brother but no other information about her biological family.
Psychological studies say not knowing one’s parents can cause confusion about identity.
Winfield’s husband helped her take a DNA test after she talked about her feelings.
About 21% of Americans have done home DNA tests, and 43% know someone who has.
The DNA test showed Winfield’s roots in West Africa, connecting her to her Black heritage.
The test matched her with a man likely to be her father.
She contacted him, met him in person, and learned about his family and why he was not in her life before.
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Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson have both withdrawn their support for the Republican Party. Carlson cited disagreements with President Donald Trump’s handling of U.S. military actions against Iran as a reason for his decision.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former Republican representative from Georgia, has pulled her support from the GOP.
Tucker Carlson, once a Fox News host and a former supporter of President Donald Trump, also said he would no longer support the Republican Party.
Carlson’s decision was linked to a disagreement with President Trump’s approach to military operations against Iran.
Both individuals were previously known as strong supporters of President Trump.
Their withdrawal marks a notable shift in support among some prominent figures connected to the GOP.
The military operations against Iran referenced involved U.S. actions in the Middle East.
This shift may affect public perceptions of unity within the Republican Party.
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The cost of home care and assisted living has increased by nearly 50% from 2019 to 2024. The article shares easy and affordable ways to make a home safer for older family members so they can live there longer.
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Home care and assisted living costs went up almost 50% between 2019 and 2024.
Making simple changes at home can improve safety for aging loved ones.
Safer home environments can help older people stay in their homes longer.
The article provides practical tips for families to protect elderly relatives.
It highlights the importance of affordable solutions amid rising care costs.
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