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A large fire has been burning for several days at a warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. The fire has caused smoke to spread across the city and raised health and safety concerns, with officials warning about hazardous gases and rotting food inside the building.
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The fire started on Wednesday afternoon at a cold-storage warehouse in Eastside Los Angeles.
Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass declared states of emergency.
The fire caused an ammonia line to rupture, leading to small explosions.
Firefighters are using helicopters and special methods to fight the fire, which is difficult to control.
Officials warn that gases from burning foam walls and spoiling food inside the building pose health risks.
The warehouse holds about 45,000 tons of frozen food, which is now warming and rotting.
Residents are advised to wear N95 or P100 masks to protect themselves from smoke and gas.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it may have started during solar panel testing on the roof.
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Dylan Mwaniki, a teenager from Kansas City, Missouri, was diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer in 2022 and given only eight months to live. Thanks to the care and support of Dr. Mary Austin, he has survived and is now graduating from high school.
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Dylan Mwaniki was 14 years old when diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer in 2022.
Doctors initially gave Dylan about eight months to live.
Dr. Mary Austin treated Dylan’s cancer and developed a close, supportive relationship with him.
Dylan has survived beyond the expected prognosis and will graduate from high school.
The story highlights the bond between patient and doctor during difficult illness.
Dylan lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
The report was covered by CBS News and Steve Hartman.
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A religious group is concerned about a plan supported by President Trump to keep daylight saving time year-round without changing clocks twice a year. They say this change could be very hard for some people to handle.
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President Trump supports a plan to stop the twice-yearly clock changes.
The plan would keep daylight saving time all year long.
A religious group has expressed worry about this plan.
They say staying on one time all year could be very difficult for some people.
The group did not specify exactly why it would be difficult.
Changing clocks twice a year is commonly seen as annoying by many.
The permanent daylight saving time plan is still under discussion.
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The Trump administration told a federal court that a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visas is a legal immigration rule, not a tax. This fee requires some employers to pay before hiring foreign workers, and the administration argues it helps protect U.S. jobs and national security. A lower court blocked the fee, but the administration is appealing the ruling.
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The $100,000 fee applies to some employers seeking new H-1B visas for foreign workers.
The administration says the fee is a lawful immigration restriction, not a tax.
A district judge ruled that the fee was a tax and blocked it because Congress did not approve it.
The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers temporarily in specialized jobs.
The fee aims to reduce misuse of the visa program and protect U.S. jobs and wages.
The Departments of Homeland Security and State must deny new H-1B petitions without the fee payment.
A coalition of states challenged the fee as exceeding presidential authority and as an unauthorized tax.
The case is now with the U.S. Court of Appeals, which will decide if the fee is a legal immigration rule or an illegal tax.
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The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is opening on July 4 in the North Dakota Badlands. The 96,000-square-foot building honors the 26th president and reflects his connection to the nature and land that shaped him.
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The library is located in the North Dakota Badlands, near Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
It covers 96,000 square feet and cost $450 million to build.
Its design blends with the natural landscape, including a grass-covered roof with walking paths.
The building uses compressed earth walls and natural light from skylights.
Theodore Roosevelt spent significant time in North Dakota, which influenced his life and presidency.
Roosevelt moved to the Badlands after his mother and wife died on the same day in 1884.
The library aims to offer visitors an immersive, adventure-inspired experience rather than a traditional museum.
Theodore Roosevelt is often ranked among the top five most popular U.S. presidents.
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Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential library has opened in North Dakota more than a century after his death. The library offers an interactive experience about his life, work, and the natural environment that influenced him.
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The library is located in North Dakota, where Roosevelt spent much time.
It is called the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States.
The library provides an immersive experience, using displays and exhibits.
It focuses on both Roosevelt’s legacy and the nature important to him.
The library opened 107 years after Roosevelt’s death.
It aims to educate visitors about Roosevelt’s vision for America.
The project highlights the connection between Roosevelt and the prairie landscape.
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President Donald Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will likely be drained to fix problems like algae growth and peeling paint. These issues appeared after a recent major renovation during his administration.
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President Trump announced plans to drain the Reflecting Pool for repairs.
The pool developed an algae bloom, which means unwanted plant growth in the water.
There were also signs of peeling paint on the pool after renovations.
The renovation of the Reflecting Pool happened under President Trump's administration.
Contractors have been consulted about how to address the issues.
Draining the pool means removing most or all of the water temporarily.
The Reflecting Pool is a well-known landmark near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says anyone born in the United States is automatically a citizen, except for children of diplomats and invading armies. In January 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order to block citizenship for most children born to parents in the U.S. illegally, but courts have stopped this order, and the Supreme Court is now reviewing the case.
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The 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship to almost everyone born in the U.S.
Exceptions include children of foreign diplomats and members of invading armies.
About 250,000 children born annually to undocumented immigrants could lose citizenship if President Trump’s order is upheld.
President Trump’s executive order claims the 14th Amendment has never meant universal birthright citizenship.
A lower court blocked the order, and the Supreme Court is now deciding the issue.
The Supreme Court first ruled on citizenship in the 1857 Dred Scott case, which denied citizenship to Black people, but the 14th Amendment later overturned that.
The 1898 case of Wong Kim Ark confirmed birthright citizenship for a U.S.-born child of Chinese immigrants.
There is public debate, with polls showing Americans split almost evenly on birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
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The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says anyone born or made a citizen in the country is a citizen. President Donald Trump signed an order in January 2025 to limit citizenship for children born to parents in the U.S. illegally or temporarily. The Supreme Court is now deciding if this order is legal.
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The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order in January 2025 aiming to restrict birthright citizenship.
The order targets children born to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
Pew Research Center estimates that this could affect about 250,000 children each year.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of President Trump’s executive order.
The discussion includes how the U.S. has a history of welcoming immigrants.
Experts explain what changing birthright citizenship could mean for the country.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aims to finish building the primary border wall along the southern border by the end of 2027. Currently, only 10% of the planned wall is complete, and the project faces legal, land access, and construction speed challenges.
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About 698 miles of the primary border wall remain to be built.
To meet the deadline, construction must increase to about 13 miles per week, but recent rates were closer to 2.6 miles per week.
The fastest recent progress was 4 miles built in five days.
Most contracts have been awarded to two construction companies, and projects are moving beyond the design phase.
Environmental reviews have been waived to speed up construction, though some wall sections near parks have been removed after local opposition.
DHS has filed eminent domain lawsuits to gain access to private land needed for the wall.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and CBP officials say the wall is a priority to prevent illegal border crossings.
President Donald Trump prioritized the wall, but only about 30 miles were built in his first year in office.
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The Get on the Bus program helped families visit incarcerated fathers at a California prison by providing free transportation, food, and a special Father's Day event. This program supports children's mental health and strengthens family bonds by allowing rare, meaningful visits with their imprisoned parents.
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The event took place on June 13 at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California.
More than 100 families attended, traveling by bus and passing security checks.
The Get on the Bus program provided free rides and meals to the families.
Incarcerated fathers could spend quality time with their children and families during this visit.
The program aims to help children deal with feelings like abandonment and shame due to their parent's incarceration.
Typical prison visit costs, including vending machine food, can be very high, around $100 or more per family visit.
Families could bring up to five people, and the event included activities like board games, photo booths, and sharing meals together.
Special moments included celebrating a high school graduation and giving children teddy bears from their fathers.
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Most Americans want the war with Iran to end, especially those who have felt the impact of high gas prices. However, many do not believe that the U.S. has achieved its main goals in stopping Iran’s nuclear program or threats, and they feel the cost of the conflict has not been worth it.
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Many Americans hope for lower gas prices and support ending the Iran conflict.
Most believe Iran’s nuclear program has not been permanently stopped.
The majority think Iran will continue to threaten its neighbors in the region.
Many Americans feel the U.S. has not advanced its economic or strategic interests through the conflict.
Opinion among Republicans is divided, with 40% wanting the war to continue until Iran gives up more.
Few Americans believe the current agreement benefits the U.S. more than Iran.
About half of Americans do not accept ending the war while Iran’s current leaders remain in power.
The public largely thinks the Trump administration is focused on ending the war quickly rather than having fully met its goals.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency due to a large fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights. Firefighters continue to work on controlling the fire and smoke, which has affected air quality, leading to shelter-in-place orders and the opening of relief centers.
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The fire started on June 17 at a 500,000-square-foot cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.
A solar-panel system on the roof caught fire, and an ammonia refrigerant line ruptured, making the situation more dangerous.
Ammonia is flammable and can produce toxic fumes, complicating firefighting efforts.
Firefighters had to retreat and fight the fire from a distance using water drops from helicopters.
Smoke and air pollution have caused shelter-in-place orders for local residents.
Los Angeles city and county opened relief centers to help residents affected by the smoke.
Officials expect to remove about 85 million pounds of spoiled food from the facility after the fire is out.
The emergency declaration asks Governor Gavin Newsom to speed up state aid under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s board will take over the Sarasota-Manatee campus of the University of South Florida (USF) next month. This will triple the size of New College of Florida, which DeSantis has turned into a center for conservative higher education, despite opposition from students, faculty, local leaders, and Democrats.
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New College of Florida will acquire the 32-acre Sarasota-Manatee campus of USF.
The Sarasota-Manatee campus has about 2,000 students and includes new buildings like a residential hall and student center.
New College currently has about 900 students and is focused on a conservative, “anti-woke” agenda.
USF students, faculty, local businesses, and education leaders oppose the takeover.
The Sarasota-Manatee campus offers nursing, tourism, hospitality, and health programs that serve local employers and students.
USF President Moez Limayem said programs will continue for four years before closing, allowing current students to finish their degrees.
Florida Democrats say the handover was pushed through quickly and unfairly as part of DeSantis’s wider political agenda.
Critics highlight significant state funding for New College under DeSantis’s administration.
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President Donald Trump used a Father’s Day message on Truth Social to say the U.S. economy is doing very well and praised the military. Recent data shows the economy has good job numbers and low unemployment, but some challenges like inflation and cost of living remain.
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President Trump posted a Father’s Day message on Truth Social praising the economy and military strength.
He claimed there are “record” job numbers and the “best economy ever.”
The U.S. labor market is strong, with low unemployment and steady job growth.
Inflation has decreased from its highest point but still affects many families.
Stock market indexes have stayed near record highs recently.
Public opinion on the U.S. military and foreign policy is mixed.
Many Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, hurting his political standing.
This year’s Father’s Day message was more combative compared to previous years.
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Many Americans agree on the idea of increasing taxes on billionaires, showing strong support for this change. However, despite this popularity, it has been difficult for lawmakers to pass laws that raise taxes on the very wealthy.
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Most Americans support raising taxes on billionaires.
Taxing billionaires is less controversial than other political issues.
Efforts to increase taxes on the superrich have faced obstacles in government.
The difficulty in passing tax changes involves political and legislative challenges.
Public opinion favors tax increases on the wealthiest individuals.
The debate focuses on how to make the tax system fairer for very rich people.
Lawmakers are divided on the best way to implement these tax changes.
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President Donald Trump hosted a UFC event called “Freedom 250” on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026. After the event, aerial photos showed significant damage to the grass at the Ellipse and South Lawn, prompting cleanup and restoration efforts supported by ScottsMiracle-Gro and the National Park Service.
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The UFC fight event took place on the White House South Lawn and coincided with President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Tens of thousands of people watched the event from the nearby Ellipse, which showed major grass damage afterward.
Temporary structures, including a UFC octagon and lighting rigs, were installed on the South Lawn.
Cleanup and restoration began immediately after, with a $1 million commitment from ScottsMiracle-Gro to restore the grounds.
The UFC fight card ended with every match finishing by knockout or technical knockout; Justin Gaethje won the headline fight.
Five men were arrested for a foiled plot targeting senior officials during the UFC event.
The event averaged 7 million viewers in the U.S. and 17 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America.
The event is part of broader physical changes to White House grounds made since President Trump returned to office, including demolition and proposed new structures.
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A man in Florida found a Ku Klux Klan (KKK) hood and a red flag with a swastika for sale in a local antique store. The store owner said the items came from an estate cleanout, and the hood was displayed with a $350 price tag. The discovery sparked online discussions about the display and sale of such controversial items.
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Liam McNamara, a Florida resident and thrifting enthusiast, discovered the KKK hood in an antique store in Sarasota County.
The white hood is historically linked to the KKK, used to hide identities and intimidate people.
The hood was priced at $350 and came with a red flag featuring a swastika.
The store owner said the items were found in a home estate cleanout in South Venice.
The KKK was active in Florida in the 20th century but declined by the 1980s, with only small, rare rallies reported.
Wearing masks or hoods in public to hide identity for intimidation is illegal in Florida under a 1951 law.
McNamara shared a censored video of the find on TikTok, which received over 1 million views and sparked debate.
Some online comments supported buying the hood, while others opposed it being displayed openly for sale.
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About 4 million Americans will turn 18 in 2026, but less than one-third are expected to be registered to vote by the November elections. Many young people face barriers to voter registration, such as lack of driver’s licenses or state IDs, and voter registration is not fully integrated into the education system.
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Fewer than 30% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote during midterm election years, compared to nearly 75% of people aged 45 and older.
Registered 18-year-olds often vote at rates similar to older voters, with over 80% turnout in states like Pennsylvania.
The 1993 “Motor Voter” law connects voter registration mostly to state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs), but fewer teens are getting driver's licenses.
Only 44% of 17-year-olds and 60% of 18-year-olds have driver’s licenses, limiting their DMV contact and voter registration opportunities.
29 states require a driver’s license or state ID to register online, which blocks many teens and adults without these IDs from registering conveniently.
High schools could be used as places to register young people to vote before graduation, but only three states officially treat schools as voter registration agencies.
Some states, like Oregon and Michigan, have much higher youth voter registration rates, showing that improvements are possible.
States with low youth registration include Pennsylvania, Ohio, Connecticut, and Alabama, despite these states receiving much election coverage.
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Jasmine Araujo, diagnosed with breast cancer, shares her experience of finding symptoms, getting a diagnosis, and seeking treatment both in the U.S. and Mexico. Despite treatment, her cancer spread to other organs, and she now faces advanced stage 4 cancer.
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Jasmine noticed symptoms like night sweats, itchiness, and a lump on her breast at age 31.
Her gynecologist initially dismissed the possibility of cancer but agreed to test after Jasmine insisted.
Tests confirmed she had breast cancer.
Friends raised money so she could get low-dose chemotherapy treatment in Mexico not available in the U.S.
Surgery removed the breast tumor, and radiation treatment followed.
Scans later revealed a small tumor in her lungs, missed by multiple doctors initially.
After radiation, cancer was found to have spread to her liver, bones, and lungs, classifying it as stage 4 cancer.
The cancer has continued to progress, reducing her energy and ability to continue her activism work.
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