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The Trump administration has warned about a spreading outbreak of New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae eat living flesh, detected close to the U.S.-Mexico border. The screwworm was eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s but has reappeared in Central America and Mexico in 2023. Officials are tracking it carefully to protect American agriculture, livestock, and wildlife.
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New World screwworm larvae eat healthy flesh, causing severe harm to animals.
The pest was eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s, saving the livestock industry about $900 million annually.
The screwworm outbreak started in Panama and Costa Rica in 2023 and has spread through Central America into Mexico.
Recent detections have moved within a few hundred miles of Texas, with claims of cases near the Texas border.
U.S. officials, including Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, are monitoring the situation closely and providing public updates.
Containment measures include releasing sterile male flies to prevent reproduction and restricting livestock imports from affected areas.
Coordination with Mexican authorities and surveillance programs are in place to track and control the pest's spread.
The threat is mainly from infected animals moving across regions, which can carry larvae and help the pest spread.
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New Mexico is holding primary elections to choose Democratic and Republican candidates for governor amid challenges like violent crime and underperforming schools. The state is experiencing increased oil revenue due to rising prices, which funds social programs, and this primary is the first to allow independent voters to participate.
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New Mexico voters are selecting nominees for governor from both major parties.
The state faces high violent crime rates and problems in public education.
Rising oil prices, influenced by the Iran war, have increased tax income for New Mexico.
Oil production makes New Mexico the second-largest oil producer in the U.S. after Texas.
Oil tax money supports social programs such as universal childcare in the state.
This primary is semi-open, allowing independent voters (about 23% of voters) to choose either party’s ballot.
Democratic candidates Deb Haaland and Sam Bregman are running to replace term-limited Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Deb Haaland, a Laguna Pueblo citizen, could become the first Native American woman governor in the U.S.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, met with Senate Democrats in Washington to address recent controversies. He is trying to gain support to win a Senate seat that Democrats hope to take from Republicans.
Key Facts
Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine as a Democrat.
He met with Senate Democrats in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
Platner is facing new questions after reports about inappropriate messages he sent.
Democrats see the Maine Senate seat as an important chance to gain power.
Platner is working to fix his image and secure party support amid these issues.
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President Trump’s administration plans to end the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a $368 million deep-sea monitoring system that has gathered important data on ocean health and climate for over a decade. The National Science Foundation will remove the ocean instruments and stop the data collection over the next 15 months.
Key Facts
The Ocean Observatories Initiative includes over 900 instruments studying ocean currents, climate changes, and marine life.
The OOI was started in June 2016 and has provided continuous ocean data since then.
The National Science Foundation announced the plan to dismantle the system on May 21, shortly after Trump fired the NSF’s independent board.
All monitoring equipment will be removed from locations off the coasts of North Carolina, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and from the Irminger Sea near Greenland and Iceland.
Scientists and Democratic lawmakers have criticized the decision, saying it will harm climate research and could increase costs in the long run.
The system’s leader said the infrastructure removal will happen in phases and will end real-time ocean data from those areas.
Some experts warn that rebuilding such a complex system in the future will be hard because the knowledgeable teams are also being disbanded.
This move fits into a broader trend of the Trump administration reducing support for environmental and climate science programs.
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President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte, current head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as the acting director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. This appointment followed the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard and led to criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans, who questioned Pulte’s qualifications for the job.
Key Facts
President Trump named Bill Pulte to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence temporarily.
Bill Pulte is currently the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the intelligence chief position last month.
Some Democrats reacted strongly and negatively to Pulte’s appointment.
Some Republicans also raised concerns about Pulte’s experience and qualifications for this intelligence role.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence oversees the U.S. intelligence community.
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Iowa Democrats are choosing between two candidates, Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, to run for a U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Joni Ernst. The winner will face strong Republican opposition in a key race for control of the Senate, while both parties focus heavily on winning important Iowa races this fall.
Key Facts
Iowa Democrats are holding a competitive primary for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Senator Joni Ernst.
The candidates are two state lawmakers: Josh Turek and Zach Wahls.
Both Democratic candidates support policies like public health insurance, higher minimum wage, and stronger labor rights.
Republicans are also holding primaries, including for governor and the Senate nomination.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have campaigned in Iowa to support Republican candidates.
U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson seeks the Republican Senate nomination and has backing from Trump and Ernst.
Iowa is considered a key battleground state, attracting national attention and major campaign funding.
State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, is running for governor and currently holds the only statewide Democratic office in Iowa.
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President Trump’s large-scale deportation efforts have created new difficulties and worries for immigrant college students, including those who are legally in the United States. Researchers and advocates have long noted challenges immigrant families face in higher education, but these efforts have added extra pressure.
Key Facts
President Trump’s administration is carrying out a mass deportation campaign.
This campaign affects many immigrant college students, even those with legal status.
Immigrant students already face barriers to attending college.
The deportation efforts have increased fears among these students.
The report focuses on experiences in Minnesota.
The article is part of a series called Rethinking College.
Researchers and advocates have studied immigrant students’ education challenges for years.
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A hostage situation and bomb threat were reported at a Chase Bank in California. President Donald Trump appointed a new acting director for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, a choice some people consider controversial.
Key Facts
A hostage situation occurred at a Chase Bank location in California.
A bomb threat was also reported at the same bank.
The incident took place recently and was covered by CBS Evening News.
President Donald Trump named a new acting director of national intelligence.
The new director’s appointment has been called controversial by some.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence oversees U.S. intelligence agencies.
No further details on the hostage situation or bomb threat were provided in the article excerpt.
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New York police are investigating videos showing men entering and exiting the city's sewer system through manholes. The men appear to be searching underground for valuables, which is illegal and dangerous.
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Videos show groups of men removing manhole covers and going into sewers in Brooklyn and Queens.
Police believe the men are "treasure hunters" or urban explorers looking for valuables underground.
Entering the sewer system is illegal and poses many dangers, including toxic gases and flooding risks.
No injuries have been reported, and no arrests have been made so far.
Police are still investigating the incidents, and the men could face burglary charges.
The men leave the sewers in unknown vehicles after exiting.
The Department of Environmental Protection warns the public not to enter sewers due to safety hazards.
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The Pentagon hired Elias Irizarry, who was convicted for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, to work in a department managing special military operations and irregular warfare. Irizarry was 19 years old at the time of the attack and now holds a position within the Defense Department under the current administration.
Key Facts
Elias Irizarry took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
He was convicted for his actions related to the riot.
He was 19 years old during the Capitol attack.
The Pentagon appointed him to a job in the Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict office.
This office handles sensitive military operations and irregular warfare issues.
The hiring occurred under President Donald Trump’s administration.
His role is within the U.S. Defense Department.
The appointment has raised questions due to his past conviction connected to the Capitol attack.
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California voters are casting their ballots for the governor and Los Angeles mayor races on Tuesday. Election officials expect it may take several days to count all the votes and finalize the results.
Key Facts
The election includes California’s governor race and the Los Angeles mayor contest.
Voting is happening on a Tuesday.
Officials say counting all the votes could take days.
California uses mail-in and in-person voting, which can slow the counting process.
Final results will be shared once all ballots are counted and verified.
The election outcome will impact leadership in California and Los Angeles.
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California held a primary election to choose candidates for governor after Governor Gavin Newsom reached his term limit. About 60 candidates ran, with the top two, regardless of party, advancing to the November general election.
Key Facts
California’s governor Gavin Newsom cannot run again due to term limits.
The primary featured around 60 candidates on one ballot, from all political parties.
Voters will pick the top two candidates who will move on to the November election.
Leading Democrats in the race include Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, and Matt Mahan.
Leading Republicans include Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco.
Democrats focused on defending California’s liberal policies against changes from President Trump’s administration.
Republicans want to end over 15 years of Democratic control in Sacramento.
The high cost of living in California was a central issue in the race.
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Surveillance cameras in Brooklyn and Queens have recorded groups of men entering New York City’s sewer system. Police say these men are likely treasure hunters or urban explorers looking for valuables, and they could face burglary charges if caught.
Key Facts
Men have been seen entering and climbing out of NYC sewer manholes.
The incidents were captured on surveillance cameras in Brooklyn and Queens.
Police believe the men are treasure hunters or urban explorers.
It is not clear if the same group is responsible for all incidents.
The men could be charged with burglary if caught.
The news comes from police sources and was reported by CBS News and BBC’s US partner.
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Journalist Michael Edison Hayden wrote a book called “Strange People on the Hill” about a far-right group that moved into a small town in West Virginia. The book explores how this affected the local community and highlights political divisions in the United States today.
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Michael Edison Hayden has studied extremism in America for several years.
His new book focuses on a far-right group moving their headquarters to a rural town in West Virginia.
The book examines the effects this group had on the small town.
Hayden discussed his book on the “Settle In” podcast with Amna Nawaz.
The conversation also touched on the sharp political divisions currently in the U.S.
The far-right group’s presence brought noticeable changes and tensions to the community.
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Seven U.S. states are suing the Trump administration over a $928 million deal that stopped an offshore wind farm project by French company TotalEnergies. The deal redirects the money to fossil fuel projects, and the states argue that this action is illegal under federal law.
Key Facts
Seven Northeast states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont) filed the lawsuit.
The lawsuit challenges a deal between the U.S. Department of the Interior and TotalEnergies worth nearly $1 billion.
The deal ends construction of offshore wind farms and shifts investment toward domestic fossil fuel projects.
The states claim the agreement violates the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, which limits the Interior Department’s power to cancel offshore wind leases.
The lawsuit names the Department of the Interior, Secretary Doug Burgum, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and the Department of Justice as defendants.
Offshore wind farms would provide significant clean energy and jobs in the affected states.
The Trump administration argues the deal lowers energy costs and improves energy security.
About 10% of U.S. electricity currently comes from wind power, with over 75,000 turbines nationwide.
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Iowa's 2026 elections are important because they reflect big changes in American politics that started around 2008 and helped lead to President Donald Trump's rise. Reporters from CBS News explain how the political events and primaries in Iowa show these ongoing shifts.
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Iowa's elections in 2026 are seen as having a wider impact beyond the state.
Political changes since 2008 have shaped the current U.S. political landscape.
These changes helped influence the rise of President Donald Trump.
CBS News reporters Amanda Rooker and Major Garrett discuss these political trends.
Iowa's primary elections serve as a key example of these political dynamics.
Watching Iowa can help people understand larger shifts in American politics.
The article is based on a CBS News broadcast and coverage from a local CBS affiliate in Des Moines.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio answered questions from lawmakers about the Trump administration’s budget cuts to global health programs. Democrats criticized these cuts, saying they hurt efforts to control an Ebola outbreak in African countries.
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, appeared before lawmakers for budget hearings.
Democrats questioned the impact of U.S. government cuts to global health funding.
The cuts happened under President Donald Trump’s administration.
These budget reductions are linked to problems responding to an Ebola outbreak in Africa.
Lawmakers debated how budget decisions affect global health and disease control.
The discussion took place on Capitol Hill.
The focus was on funding and resources to fight the Ebola virus.
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Millions of voters are casting ballots in key primary elections across six states, including California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana, and South Dakota. These primaries will decide candidates for governor, Senate, House, and other important positions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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California voters are choosing candidates for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and U.S. House seats in redrawn districts.
Iowa Democrats hope to regain influence, focusing on the governor’s race and U.S. House and Senate seats.
In New Jersey, Democrats are selecting a candidate to challenge Republican Tom Kean Jr., who has missed over 100 House votes due to illness.
New Mexico’s main race is for governor, with Deb Haaland, former Interior Secretary, seeking the Democratic nomination.
Montana Democrats are competing in a five-way race for a retiring Republican senator’s seat.
South Dakota’s elections include races for governor, U.S. Senate, House, and local offices, with incumbent GOP Governor Larry Rhoden facing three primary challengers.
The primaries are seen as important for control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
Some candidates have notable backgrounds, like Adam Hamawy, a doctor returning from Gaza and political newcomer in New Jersey.
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a Republican from New Jersey, said he will explain why he has been absent from Congress and plans to share details about his medical condition in the next few weeks. He has not voted since March 5 and recently received an endorsement for reelection from President Donald Trump.
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. represents New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives.
He has not participated in any votes in Congress since March 5.
Kean plans to reveal his medical condition within a few weeks.
He recently received an endorsement for his reelection campaign from President Donald Trump.
Tom Kean Jr. is the son of a former New Jersey governor named Tom Kean.
The absence and upcoming announcement come amid questions about his health.
Kean is a member of the Republican Party.
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