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Police released bodycam footage showing officers handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak while he was dying after being stabbed. The killer, Vickrum Digwa, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder, and claims of racism were dismissed by the judge.
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Henry Nowak was stabbed to death on December 3 while walking home alone in Southampton.
Vickrum Digwa, 23, used a 21cm blade carried for religious reasons in the attack.
Digwa falsely claimed he was racially abused and acted in self-defense.
Police bodycam footage shows officers handcuffing Nowak as he was dying.
Digwa was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years.
Claims of racism made by Digwa were rejected by the court.
Nowak’s family was consulted before the footage was publicly released.
Nowak’s father criticized how his son was treated compared to Digwa.
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Voters in Iowa and California went to the polls for important primary elections ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. One notable race is the Los Angeles mayoral contest.
Key Facts
Primary elections took place in Iowa and California on Tuesday.
These elections are part of the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
The Los Angeles mayoral race is a high-profile contest included in these primaries.
Primaries determine which candidates will represent their parties in the general elections.
The results could shape political power in local and national offices.
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio for not sharing information requested by the Senate about changes in U.S. troop deployments in Europe, military actions in Iran, and support for Ukraine. Shaheen also expressed concern about the decreasing number of advanced weapons available for use in the conflict with Iran.
Key Facts
Senator Jeanne Shaheen is the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Shaheen accused Secretary of State Marco Rubio of refusing to provide requested information to Congress.
The information sought involves changes to U.S. troop positions in Europe.
It also includes details about U.S. operations in Iran and support for Ukraine.
Shaheen said Congress is only informed after decisions have already been made.
She highlighted worries about the shrinking stock of advanced U.S. weapons used in the Iran war.
Secretary Marco Rubio was testifying on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran conflict began.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the 2026 Senate race in Maine, removed a shirtless photo from his Kik messaging app profile after reports surfaced that he sent explicit messages to multiple women while married. His Kik profile remains active, though he has deleted the app from his phone.
Key Facts
Graham Platner is a 41-year-old oyster farmer, combat veteran, and Democratic Senate candidate in Maine.
Platner’s Kik profile showed a shirtless photo which was taken down after reports of inappropriate messages.
He has had a Kik account since 2016 but says he no longer uses the app on his phone.
Kik is an anonymous messaging app criticized for lacking strong protections against sexual exploitation.
Newsweek found that Kik users often receive unsolicited sexually explicit messages.
Platner is running against Republican Senator Susan Collins for a Senate seat.
Prominent Democrats like Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren support Platner despite the controversy.
Senate Republicans hint that more difficult news related to Platner may emerge soon.
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The Trump administration decided to stop working on a Justice Department fund designed to prevent the misuse of certain technologies. This decision came after critics from both political parties expressed strong concerns about the fund.
Key Facts
The fund was called the "anti-weaponization fund."
It was managed by the U.S. Justice Department.
The fund was nearly $1.8 billion in size.
The goal was to prevent technology from being used as weapons.
Both Republicans and Democrats opposed the fund.
Due to this opposition, the Trump administration halted the project.
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Senator Marco Rubio spoke to lawmakers on Capitol Hill to explain why his department needs money for the 2027 budget. He highlighted his work with President Trump’s administration, talked about recent changes in U.S. foreign aid, and mentioned ongoing talks with Iran.
Key Facts
Marco Rubio testified before Congress about his department’s budget request for 2027.
He emphasized that the U.S. is focused on winning, not acting as a charity.
Rubio noted his contributions during President Trump’s administration.
He discussed shifts in how the U.S. gives foreign aid.
Rubio mentioned negotiations with Iran as part of his statement.
The testimony took place on Capitol Hill, a place where U.S. lawmakers meet.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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Australia’s government plans to change the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which supports people with disabilities. A government advisory committee and the Australian Human Rights Commission warn these changes could hurt many participants and reduce important rights and support services.
Key Facts
The government wants to change NDIS to save money and reduce participants from about 770,000 now to 600,000 by 2030.
The changes may allow the health minister to cut some social participation funding by up to 50%.
New rules could limit access to NDIS by requiring people to show they have tried all other treatments first.
A new test will be used to decide if someone’s disability reduces their functioning enough to qualify for support.
The government’s own advisory committee says the proposed changes will harm people with disabilities and concentrate power in the health minister.
The Australian Human Rights Commission says there has not been enough consultation and warns the changes risk harming participants’ human rights.
Disability groups want the government to work more closely with them before making these changes.
The Senate will review the proposed changes and give recommendations by mid-June.
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The article discusses concerns about Congress funding President Trump's immigration policies. It warns that giving money to these programs may make them difficult to reverse later.
Key Facts
Congress controls funding for government programs.
President Trump has an agenda focused on reducing immigration.
Funding these programs supports systems that enforce strict immigration rules.
Once established, these systems may be hard to change or remove.
The article urges Congress to be cautious about approving budget requests related to immigration enforcement.
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Some voters in Maine continue to support Graham Platner in his race for the U.S. Senate despite recent scandals involving his campaign. Senator Bernie Sanders criticized these controversies, calling them distractions from important issues.
Key Facts
Graham Platner is running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate in Maine.
His campaign is facing several new scandals.
Some Maine voters still support Platner despite the scandals.
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke out against the scandals.
Sanders said the scandals distract from important topics.
The news report was covered by CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
The coverage focuses on voter reactions in Maine during the Senate race.
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Randy Feenstra, backed by President Donald Trump, is the clear favorite in the Iowa Republican primary for governor as voting begins. After Trump’s endorsement, prediction markets show increased support for Feenstra, although recent polls indicated a closer race.
Key Facts
President Trump endorsed Randy Feenstra just before voting started in the Iowa Republican governor primary.
Feenstra’s support in prediction markets rose from about 73% to around 88% in one day.
The primary is a competitive five-way race with no current governor running.
Feenstra has experience as a county treasurer, state senator, and U.S. representative.
The current governor, Kim Reynolds, is not seeking re-election, making the race more open.
Feenstra focuses on issues like tax cuts, agriculture, border security, and law enforcement.
He must win at least 35% of the vote to secure the nomination outright.
Recent opinion polls showed a closer race with another candidate, Zach Lahn, slightly ahead before Trump’s endorsement.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not follow previous safety advice, which contributed to a deadly crash between a helicopter and an American Airlines plane, killing 67 people. The FAA is now urged to fully apply the safety suggestions made by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to stop similar accidents from happening again.
Key Facts
A helicopter collided with an American Airlines flight, causing 67 deaths.
The crash occurred because the FAA ignored earlier safety warnings.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) gave recommendations to improve safety.
The FAA has been criticized for not acting on these safety recommendations before the crash.
Experts and officials want the FAA to adopt all NTSB safety measures now.
The goal is to prevent future midair collisions and improve flight safety.
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Iowa voters are taking part in important primary elections for governor and U.S. Senate. Many people in Iowa are worried about the state’s economy and the future of farmers.
Key Facts
Iowa is holding primary elections for governor and U.S. Senate positions.
Voters are concerned about ongoing economic problems.
Farmers in Iowa face financial difficulties and uncertainty.
The state’s economy is a key issue for many voters.
The primaries will influence who represents Iowa in upcoming general elections.
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President Donald Trump is stopping a Department of Justice (DOJ) fund called the "anti-weaponization" fund. The fund had received criticism from both political parties and was recently ruled against by a court.
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President Trump is pausing the DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund.
The fund aimed to prevent misuse of government power but faced opposition.
Both Democrats and Republicans criticized the fund.
A court gave an unfavorable ruling against the fund.
The controversy over the fund included claims of corruption.
The decision to pause the fund follows this legal and political pushback.
CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang covered the story.
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Six states have sued the Trump administration over a deal that canceled plans for two offshore wind farms off New York and North Carolina. The deal paid a French energy company nearly $1 billion to stop developing the wind projects and instead invest in oil and gas, which the states say is illegal.
Key Facts
The Trump administration agreed to pay French company TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion to cancel two offshore wind farm projects.
The canceled projects were located off the coasts of New York and North Carolina.
TotalEnergies promised not to develop any new offshore wind projects in the U.S. and to invest in oil and gas projects instead.
The lawsuit was led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside attorneys general from five other states.
The states argue the deal breaks U.S. laws governing offshore wind leases and federal spending rules.
The plaintiffs want the court to cancel the deal, stop the lease cancellations, and prevent further action.
The Interior Secretary, Doug Burgum, described the deal as a win for affordable and reliable energy.
Environmental groups say offshore wind is affordable and homegrown energy that helps lower electricity costs.
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President Trump endorsed Representative Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress and his election campaign for several months. Kean is running without any challengers in the upcoming GOP primary for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.
Key Facts
President Trump publicly supported Rep. Tom Kean Jr. on Monday.
Kean has not been present at the Capitol or on the campaign trail for months.
The endorsement came just before Tuesday’s Republican primary in New Jersey’s 7th District.
Tom Kean Jr. is running unopposed in this primary.
President Trump described Kean as a “Great Representative” who “will never let you down.”
The news highlights ongoing political activity around the 2024 election cycle.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he still has a plan to remove U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from international airports. However, he said there is no current need to do this at Newark airport.
Key Facts
Secretary Mullin is in charge of the Department of Homeland Security.
He mentioned a plan to pull customs officers from international airports.
Mullin spoke about this during a press conference in Dallas on Monday.
He clarified that Newark airport does not need this removal right now.
The comments suggest Mullin is reconsidering or delaying the plan.
Customs officers handle border security and check passengers at airports.
The article does not specify which other airports might be affected or the reasons behind the plan.
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Protests have been ongoing in New Jersey for over a week about the conditions at the Delaney Hall migrant detention center. Family members of detainees say the conditions are inhumane, but the Department of Homeland Security denies this and says some protesters have been violent.
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The protests are focused on Delaney Hall, a privately run migrant detention center in Newark, New Jersey.
Family members of some detainees claim the living conditions inside the center are inhumane.
The Department of Homeland Security rejects these claims.
Officials say some protesters have acted violently during demonstrations.
These protests are linked to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
BBC correspondent Nada Tawfik reported from outside the detention center.
The protests have lasted for more than a week.
The detention center is related to U.S. immigration enforcement.
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Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has proposed a plan to increase the property tax exemption on primary homes from $50,000 to $250,000 by 2028, aiming to reduce or eliminate property taxes for many homeowners. Some local leaders warn this could reduce funding for public services, meaning other taxes or fees might need to rise or services might get cut.
Key Facts
The current homestead property tax exemption in Florida is $50,000.
DeSantis wants to raise the exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.
This would reduce or eliminate property taxes for about 60% of homeowners initially.
DeSantis plans to eventually raise the exemption to $500,000 or more to eliminate property taxes on primary homes entirely.
New residents after January 1, 2027, must live in Florida up to five years before getting these benefits.
Experts say the cuts in property tax revenue could force local governments to raise other taxes or cut public services like police funding.
Fact-checkers found that only about 28% of homestead properties are valued under $250,000, less than DeSantis’ claim.
Local officials are concerned about the financial impact on their budgets and urge careful discussion before making changes.
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Michelle Obama said that white men do not seem to experience impostor syndrome, a feeling of self-doubt, even in powerful positions. She also spoke about parenting, saying that overcontrolling parents can hurt children's confidence by not letting them learn from mistakes.
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Michelle Obama said she has never heard a white man admit to feeling impostor syndrome in elite meetings.
Impostor syndrome means doubting your own abilities and feeling like a fake.
She spoke at SXSW London during a live recording of her podcast with her brother, Craig Robinson.
Obama criticized "helicopter parenting," where parents control their children's lives too much.
She said her own parents encouraged her and her brother to be responsible from a young age.
The Obamas run a production company called Higher Ground, which recently ended its partnership with Netflix.
Higher Ground has produced award-nominated work, including films about civil rights and disabilities.
Elton John recorded a special version of "Candle in the Wind" for Michelle Obama's mother’s funeral in 2024.
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California’s next governor will almost certainly be a Democrat, with two main candidates competing: Xavier Becerra, who represents the party’s traditional, business-friendly approach, and Tom Steyer, who wants major progressive changes to reduce poverty and tackle corporate power. Steyer is using his personal wealth for a large campaign, while Becerra focuses on maintaining stability and concerns about businesses leaving the state.
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California is expected to elect a Democrat as the next governor.
Xavier Becerra is the establishment candidate, supporting moderate, corporate-friendly policies.
Tom Steyer, a billionaire and former hedge fund investor, wants to push progressive reforms including higher taxes on corporations.
Steyer plans to spend about $200 million on campaign ads, a record amount.
The state faces high poverty rates despite economic growth in tech and AI sectors.
Becerra has served as California’s attorney general and as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Steyer has apologized for past investments in private prisons and supports criminal justice reforms.
The race reflects a larger debate within the California Democratic Party about its future direction.
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