Three Royal Navy crew members died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise near Okehampton, Devon. The Ministry of Defence named the victims and said an investigation will take place.
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The crash happened around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
The helicopter involved was a Merlin Mk4 model.
The crew members who died are Lt Cmdr Chris Gayson (42), Lt Lily-Mae Fisher (31), and Petty Officer Owen Green (24).
The Civil Aviation Authority said the Defence Accident Investigation Branch will investigate the crash.
Tributes were given by the Princess of Wales, the head of the navy General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The Commander of Joint Aviation Command expressed sadness and offered condolences to the families.
The crash happened during a training exercise near Okehampton in Devon.
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner plan to build a luxury resort on Sazan Island, a remote island off Albania’s coast. The development has sparked protests and an investigation due to concerns about environmental damage and unclear approval processes.
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner found Sazan Island during a boat trip and decided to develop a resort there.
Kushner’s firm, Affinity Partners, is investing $1.4 to $1.6 billion in the resort project.
Sazan Island is near protected environmental areas with rare wildlife like Mediterranean monk seals, dolphins, and sea turtles.
Environmental groups say the resort development is harming sand dunes and important coastal habitats without proper permits.
There are ongoing protests against the project due to its effects on nature and worries about corruption in how it was approved.
Sazan Island has historical significance, with ruins from past military use and natural beauty attracting visitors since 2015.
Google has created 360-degree virtual tours of the island for people to explore online.
The project threatens one of Albania’s key biodiversity hotspots, including the nearby Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park.
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The U.S. Senate is holding a long voting session called a "vote-a-rama." One important vote might be on a Justice Department fund meant to stop the government from being unfairly used for political purposes, but a court has temporarily blocked this fund.
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The Senate is having a "vote-a-rama," which means many quick votes in a row.
One key vote could be about the Justice Department’s "anti-weaponization" fund.
The fund is designed to prevent political misuse of the Justice Department.
A court has temporarily stopped this fund from being used.
It is not yet clear if Republican senators will join Democrats in opposing the fund.
CBS News reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns provided the information.
The discussion is happening during the current Senate session.
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The Supreme Court made a unanimous decision in a patent dispute between Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Amarin Pharma. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote the opinion, which reversed a lower court ruling about when generic drug makers can be sued for patent infringement if they use "skinny labels" to exclude patented uses.
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The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of Hikma Pharmaceuticals.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson authored the unanimous opinion.
The case involved whether generic drug companies can be held liable for patent infringement when they use "skinny labels."
"Skinny labels" mean the generic drugs exclude patented uses on their labels to avoid infringement.
Amarin Pharma sued Hikma after Hikma tried to sell a generic Vascepa with a skinny label.
The lower district court dismissed the case, but an appeals court allowed it to continue before the Supreme Court reversed that decision.
The ruling clarifies legal rules for patent claims related to generic drugs under the Hatch-Waxman Act.
The case will now return to lower courts for further review using the Supreme Court’s guidance.
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Tulsi Gabbard said her husband, Abraham, had surgery to remove a rare type of bone cancer called sacral chordoma. The surgery was successful, and now he is in the recovery phase.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigned from her role as director of national intelligence due to her husband’s diagnosis.
Her husband was diagnosed with sacral chordoma, a rare bone cancer.
The surgery involved removing the affected bone and surrounding tissue.
The operation took several hours to complete.
Gabbard shared this update on the social platform X.
Her husband is now recovering after the surgery.
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Senate Republicans are debating how to respond to a Democratic amendment from Senator Chuck Schumer. The amendment would stop the Department of Justice from using its "anti-weaponization" fund. This disagreement has slowed the progress of the Republican budget plan in the Senate.
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced an amendment regarding the Justice Department’s "anti-weaponization" fund.
The amendment aims to prevent the fund from being used.
Senate Republicans are divided on how to address this amendment.
Senator Bill Cassidy is among the Republicans opposing or questioning the amendment.
The debate has caused delays in the Senate's work on the Republican budget reconciliation package.
The budget reconciliation package is a plan for government spending and policies led by Senate Republicans.
The “anti-weaponization” fund is intended to stop government agencies from misusing their power, though details are part of the debate.
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Todd Blanche, who has served as President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and is currently the acting U.S. attorney general, is expected to be nominated to permanently lead the Justice Department. Sources say President Trump plans to make this nomination official soon.
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Todd Blanche was President Donald Trump's personal attorney.
Blanche is currently the acting attorney general of the United States.
President Trump is preparing to nominate Blanche as the permanent attorney general.
This nomination would give Blanche a permanent leadership role at the Justice Department.
The information comes from sources cited by CBS News.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reported on the story.
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Tropical Storm Amanda is the first named storm of the 2026 eastern Pacific hurricane season. It is moving across the ocean with little chance of becoming a hurricane or hitting land, including Hawaii. Forecasters are watching Amanda and two other nearby weather systems that might also develop into storms soon.
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Amanda formed about 1,500 miles west-southwest of Baja California with winds of 40 mph.
The storm is moving west-northwest at about 8 mph.
Forecasters expect Amanda to strengthen a little before weakening by the weekend.
Amanda is not expected to reach hurricane strength.
Most forecast models show Amanda moving away from Hawaii and not causing major effects there.
Even though Amanda won’t hit land, it may cause some dangerous ocean waves.
A separate high-surf advisory is in effect in Hawaii due to a different weather system, not Amanda.
"Spaghetti models," which combine multiple forecast paths, show Amanda’s center moving mostly southwest, away from land.
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President Donald Trump announced he will officially nominate Todd Blanche to be the permanent attorney general. Blanche has served as the acting attorney general and worked closely with Trump’s agenda in the Justice Department.
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President Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Blanche is currently the acting attorney general.
He previously worked as President Trump’s personal lawyer.
Blanche has been supporting Trump’s policies within the Justice Department.
The nomination was announced at a White House event.
The formal nomination was expected to happen the day after the announcement.
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Weston Higginbotham went missing while on a family trip in Japan. His parents have stayed in Japan as they search for him. Authorities and the family are working to find Weston.
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Weston Higginbotham disappeared during a family visit to Japan.
His parents remain in Japan to help in the search.
The family is actively seeking information about his whereabouts.
Japanese authorities are involved in the case.
CBS News reported on the situation with coverage by Anna Coren.
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New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston shows that the current oil price shock linked to the Iran war raises inflation but has little effect on U.S. employment. The U.S. economy is better able to handle high oil prices now, with oil-producing states benefiting more than oil-importing ones.
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The U.S.-Iran conflict caused a 33% increase in oil prices, a large but not unprecedented shock.
Unlike in the 1970s, this oil price spike is not reducing overall U.S. employment much.
Higher energy prices mainly increase inflation, putting pressure on the cost of goods like shipping and groceries.
Oil-producing states like Texas see stronger job and home price growth, while oil-importing states like Massachusetts see weaker growth.
The Boston Fed estimates that in the 1970s, such a shock would have raised inflation by 2.2% and lowered employment by 1.8%, much larger effects than today.
Most Federal Reserve districts report stable employment despite inflation driven by energy costs.
Energy producers are cautious about expanding activity, expecting the price increase to be temporary.
The U.S. economy’s structure has changed, making it less vulnerable to job losses from oil shocks but more exposed to inflation risks.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215-208 to direct President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, marking the first congressional action on the matter since the conflict began in February. President Trump called the vote “unpatriotic” and said the war is already over, while some members of his own party opposed his position. Public opinion shows most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the Iran situation, especially given rising gas prices linked to the conflict.
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The House voted to end U.S. hostilities with Iran by a margin of 215-208.
Four Republican House members joined Democrats to support the measure.
President Trump said the war is over and called the vote unpatriotic.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the military operation, called Operation Epic Fury, has concluded.
Despite claims the war ended, gas prices remain high, and the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed to oil shipping.
Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran, according to recent polls.
The Senate is considering a similar resolution to limit the president’s war powers.
The House vote is symbolic but reflects growing concerns about the conflict’s economic impact on U.S. households.
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John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, has agreed to plead guilty to keeping classified information. The deal with the Justice Department could let him avoid prison, but he will face a large fine.
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John Bolton was national security adviser in the Trump administration.
He faces charges related to keeping or sharing classified government information.
The original case included 18 counts against him.
Bolton kept diary-like notes from his time in government.
Officials say he shared these notes with his family while preparing a memoir.
He agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information.
The deal includes a $2.25 million fine.
The judge will decide the final punishment, which could be up to five years in prison but might include no jail time.
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would increase annual benefits by about $10,000 for veterans with severe disabilities who need around-the-clock care. The bill aims to provide better financial support for these veterans and their families, marking the first major benefit increase in over 20 years.
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The bill is called the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act.
It targets about 7,000 veterans with catastrophic disabilities like traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, or loss of multiple limbs.
Eligible veterans would get a $10,000 yearly boost in their Special Monthly Compensation (SMC).
Surviving spouses and families would receive a 1.5% increase in Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC).
This would be the first major non-inflation-related increase in veterans’ benefits since the early 1990s.
The increased benefits are meant to help cover the high costs of daily care and medical needs.
The bill has bipartisan support but has sparked debate over how to fund the cost, which is expected to be in the billions.
Funding proposals include changes to VA home loan fees, which some worry could affect other veterans.
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Former CIA Director Leon Panetta criticized President Donald Trump's choice of Bill Pulte to lead national intelligence. Panetta said Pulte lacks the necessary experience for the job.
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Leon Panetta is a former CIA Director and former Defense Secretary under President Obama.
President Donald Trump selected Bill Pulte for a top national intelligence position.
Bill Pulte currently directs the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Panetta said Pulte has "absolutely no business" in the intelligence role.
The comments were made during an interview on NPR’s "Morning Edition."
Panetta expressed concern about the intelligence community getting a "political hack."
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National Donut Day on June 5, 2026, will feature free donuts, discounts, and special merchandise from major chains like Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme, and 7-Eleven. Many stores are offering deals for rewards members and limited-edition items, making it a popular event for donut fans across the U.S.
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Krispy Kreme offers one free donut of any kind and a $2 dozen with purchase of a regular dozen.
Dunkin’ gives a free donut with any drink purchase and is releasing limited-edition bags and accessories.
Tim Hortons allows one free donut daily with any beverage purchase through June 7 via their app.
7-Eleven and Speedway offer 50-cent glazed donuts for rewards members and $1 mini donut packs.
Duck Donuts gives a free classic donut with no purchase needed and six donuts for $6.
Bonchon offers a free Korean donut with a $15 purchase using a special code.
Lidl and Winn-Dixie provide free or discounted donuts through loyalty programs.
National Donut Day began in 1938 to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.
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Some Democratic-led states like California and New York are reducing their climate change policies, while several Republican-led states are increasing their clean energy projects. These changes come as President Trump’s administration cuts clean energy incentives and energy prices rise due to international conflicts.
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California reduced its cap-and-invest program by giving over $3 billion in free pollution allowances to companies.
New York delayed a plan to regulate carbon emissions from 2024 until 2028 and lowered its emissions reduction goals.
Rhode Island’s governor is also trying to roll back aggressive clean energy programs.
President Trump’s administration has cut clean energy incentives and energy-saving programs.
Energy prices have increased partly because of trade problems linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Public polls show many Americans worry about global warming and believe it increases living costs.
Republican-led states, especially Texas, have grown the most in building renewable energy such as wind and solar power.
Texas leads wind energy production and recently surpassed California in utility-scale solar energy capacity.
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Anthropic, an AI research company, says AI is developing so fast that soon it may be able to improve and build new versions of itself without human help. This process, called "recursive self-improvement," could speed up AI progress and change how AI is created and used, especially in science and medicine.
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Recursive self-improvement means AI systems design and improve successors on their own, without humans.
Anthropic’s research shows AI coding, testing, and research tasks are getting faster with AI help.
This progress may create a feedback loop, where AI quickly becomes more advanced by building better AI.
Anthropic wants lawmakers to understand this trend before it becomes common.
There is a need to ensure AI systems act correctly and safely for society.
Anthropic’s Claude chatbot improvements lead to better AI coding and autonomous agents.
OpenAI also warns that recursive self-improvement could be risky if not monitored properly.
Anthropic plans to work with lawmakers in the coming months about these issues.
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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (KMUH) has created a program to help patients with serious digestive problems receive nutrition at home through intravenous feeding, called Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN). This program includes patient training, remote monitoring by health professionals, and has won national awards for quality care. KMUH also shares its training and protocols with other hospitals in Southeast Asia.
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KMUH is the first hospital in the Asia-Pacific region with a dedicated HPN Training Center.
HPN provides essential nutrition through veins for patients who cannot eat or digest food normally.
The program includes a team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, and case managers.
Patients and caregivers learn how to manage HPN safely at home, including catheter care and emergency steps.
Health workers monitor patients remotely to catch problems early and improve safety.
KMUH’s HPN program reduces hospital stays and improves quality of life for patients.
The program won Taiwan’s Symbol of National Quality Gold Medal in 2023 and the Baosheng Medical Dedication Award in 2025.
KMUH provides training to hospitals in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand, spreading knowledge in the region.
Digital tools and artificial intelligence are used to help predict potential complications during treatment.
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Dirk Kempthorne played an important role in fostering cooperation between countries. Mexico viewed him as both a partner and a friend during challenging times.
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Dirk Kempthorne helped start a binational process, meaning cooperation between two countries.
Mexico saw Kempthorne as a reliable partner.
He was also considered a friend by Mexican leaders.
His leadership occurred during difficult or challenging times.
The collaboration involved cross-border issues, suggesting it dealt with matters affecting both countries.
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