The CBS News Sunday Morning program on May 31 featured stories about Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, former First Lady Jill Biden, children held at an immigration detention center in Texas, a library with people sharing personal stories, a top pickleball player, and a new public area under the Lincoln Memorial.
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The program marked the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe.
Former First Lady Jill Biden was featured in the show.
The report included children detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas.
The show highlighted "living books" at The Human Library, where people share their personal stories.
Anna Leigh Waters, a leading pickleball player, was introduced in the program.
The Undercroft, a space beneath the Lincoln Memorial, has opened to the public.
The program aired on May 31 and was hosted by Jane Pauley.
Viewers can watch the show on CBS News apps or online browsers like Chrome and Safari.
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An explosion killed at least 55 people and injured many more in a village controlled by rebels in Myanmar's Shan State near the Chinese border. The blast happened in Kaung Tat village, and it was caused by explosives used in mining, according to the local rebel group TNLA.
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The explosion occurred in Kaung Tat, a village in Namkham Township, Shan State, Myanmar.
At least 55 people were killed, including 25 women and 30 men; children were among the dead.
Dozens more people were wounded, and rescue teams were searching for survivors under the rubble.
The Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), which controls the area, said mining explosives accidentally exploded.
Many homes were damaged, destroying almost an entire neighborhood.
Residents were shocked and some first thought the blast was caused by an air strike.
A local resident described panic, grief, and questioned why explosives were stored near homes.
Myanmar’s military is involved in ongoing conflict in the region, with air strikes and territorial fights.
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Parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas are experiencing poor air quality due to high pollution levels, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This pollution poses health risks, especially for children, older adults, and people with lung or heart conditions.
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Air quality alerts cover areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas because pollution is high.
The pollution levels range from "unhealthy" to "very unhealthy" for sensitive groups.
Children, older adults, and people with asthma, lung disease, or heart conditions are most at risk.
Ozone and fine particulate matter are the main pollutants causing health problems.
Ozone can irritate the lungs and worsen asthma symptoms.
Fine particulate matter can enter the lungs and bloodstream, increasing risks of heart and lung disease.
Officials recommend limiting outdoor activity, staying indoors, closing windows, and using air conditioning or air purifiers during alerts.
Rising heat, emissions, and climate changes contribute to worsening air quality in the Southern U.S.
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A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center. The judge said only Congress can change the name, and stopped the center’s board from closing the facility for renovations planned to start in July.
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A federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.
The judge stated that Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, so only Congress can change it.
The Kennedy Center’s board had planned to close the center in July for renovations.
The judge blocked the board, which includes trustees chosen by President Trump, from moving ahead with the closure.
The order stops a multi-year renovation that had been set to begin soon.
The decision emphasizes that the board cannot rename or close the center without Congress’s approval.
The ruling was made public on a Friday, according to CBS News.
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the planned concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States is a nonpartisan event, despite some musicians canceling and President Trump calling it a "MAGA rally." President Trump responded by proposing a rally instead of concerts, criticizing the artists who withdrew.
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The concert series was planned to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Several musicians canceled their performances, saying they were misled about the event being nonpolitical.
Interior Secretary Burgum rejected demands to reveal donors for the concert series and called the event nonpartisan.
President Trump referred to the event as a "MAGA rally," connecting it to his campaign slogan.
Trump suggested he might speak at the event himself after musicians pulled out.
Trump proposed holding a "Make America Great Again Rally" instead of the concert series.
Burgum defended contractors with no-bid contracts for anniversary projects and mentioned a possible appeal in a case about removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center.
At least seven out of nine scheduled artists canceled their performances.
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The "granny chic" interior design trend, known for warm woods, vintage decor, and nostalgic charm, has become very popular over the past six years. Designers now say the style is losing its unique appeal because mass production has made cheap, imitation pieces widely available, causing the trend to fade.
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Granny chic style features antiques, warm colors, dark wood, brass, and botanical prints.
It grew popular as a contrast to plain, minimal, and modern design styles.
The trend's appeal comes from its feeling of history and personality.
Designers warn mass-produced replicas dilute the authentic look.
Once available in many stores, the style loses its special, curated character.
Similar patterns happened before with other design trends like modern farmhouse.
Experts suggest buying genuine vintage or antique items to keep the style authentic.
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For over a year, top technology company leaders have been trying to gain the support of President Donald Trump as he began his second term. They have met with him at locations like Mar-a-Lago and made large donations during his inauguration.
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Tech leaders have actively sought a positive relationship with President Trump.
Meetings have occurred at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump’s private club.
CEOs such as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have participated in these efforts.
Large donations were given by tech companies for President Trump’s inauguration.
These actions occurred since President Trump returned to the White House for his second term.
Tech companies view maintaining good ties with the government as important.
Efforts show a blend of direct meetings and financial support to gain favor.
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Senator Chris Murphy said President Trump and many Republicans oppose increased support for Ukraine against Russian attacks. Murphy criticized delays in releasing aid to Ukraine and emphasized the need to end the war in Iran because it harms the U.S. and strengthens Russia.
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Senator Chris Murphy is a Democrat from Connecticut.
Murphy said President Trump does not want to support Ukraine fully.
A bipartisan bill to increase sanctions on Russia has been blocked for over a year.
Congress allocated $400 million to help Ukraine, but it has not been spent yet.
Murphy is concerned that sanctions relief on Russian and Iranian oil helps fund Russia’s war.
He called the war in Iran a failure that raises gas prices and benefits Russia.
Murphy prioritizes ending the war in Iran even if the peace deal is imperfect.
The White House disagrees with Murphy on how much money Russia gains from current policies.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used President Donald Trump’s slogan "Make America Great Again" during a speech to highlight that a stronger Canadian economy benefits both Canada and the United States. He emphasized cooperation between the two countries despite past disagreements, especially in light of shared trade and energy ties.
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Mark Carney said "Make America Great Again" to stress the importance of Canada's strong economy for the U.S.
He was not supporting President Trump or the MAGA movement.
Carney’s "Canada Strong" phrase means building a stronger Canada that helps America too.
The speech came before a review of the USMCA trade agreement between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
Canada is a major trade partner and energy supplier to the United States.
Canada provides nearly 99% of U.S. natural gas imports and 85% of U.S. electricity.
More than half of U.S. crude oil comes from Canada.
Carney called the economic relationship "mutual strength" despite past tensions.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence said he has seen proof that President Donald Trump’s administration is downplaying the January 6 Capitol attack. Pence was upset that the White House released a timeline blaming the police at the Capitol for the riot.
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Mike Pence is the former Vice President under President Donald Trump.
Pence said the current Trump administration is minimizing the January 6 attack.
January 6 refers to the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol building.
Pence was upset by a White House timeline about the January 6 events.
The timeline reportedly blamed Capitol police officers for the riot.
Pence expressed his views publicly on the show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Pence made these statements around the anniversary of the January 6 attack.
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Senator Cory Booker said he expects more Republicans will oppose President Donald Trump's policies following recent controversies, including Trump's attempt to create a $1.8 billion fund for victims of government overreach. The fund was blocked by a judge, and Trump also faced court orders to remove his name from the Kennedy Center, which has caused tension within his own party.
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Senator Cory Booker expects growing Republican opposition to President Trump's policy actions.
Trump proposed a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund for people affected by government actions, including some pardoned participants of the January 6 Capitol riot.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the creation of this fund.
Another judge ordered the removal of Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Trump criticized the judge’s decision but said he would work with Congress to decide the center's future.
Booker also criticized Trump for putting his name on the Kennedy Center and other American symbols, like a proposed $250 bill with Trump’s face.
Recent Republican primary races saw Trump-backed candidates defeat some Republican incumbents, sparking concern within the party.
Booker said private conversations show Republicans are upset about Trump’s actions regarding national symbols.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) urges communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to work together to stop the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The outbreak has caused many cases and deaths, and fighting between armed groups makes relief work more difficult.
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The Ebola outbreak is centered in Ituri province, eastern DRC, where people have protested medical rules on handling bodies.
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said everyone needs to be involved to stop Ebola and that early medical help can save lives.
The current Ebola strain, Bundibugyo virus, has no vaccine, but infected patients can recover with treatment.
There have been 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 suspected deaths in the DRC, with confirmed cases and one death in Uganda.
Armed conflicts in Ituri region are hindering efforts to control the disease; WHO called for a ceasefire to protect civilians.
Brazil is monitoring two patients with symptoms similar to Ebola in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Ebola was first seen in the DRC in 1976 and has caused 17 outbreaks, with an average death rate of about 50%.
International aid has been sent, including medical supplies from the EU and $112 million from the US, but shortages of masks and supplies remain.
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A police officer in Downpatrick, County Down, was seriously injured after being hit by a stolen police car during a police chase. The officer fired his gun at the suspect driving the stolen car, who was later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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The incident happened around 4:45 a.m. on a Sunday in Downpatrick, County Down.
Police were initially chasing a vehicle that did not stop for officers on Fountain Street.
After the police returned to their car, a man was found driving the stolen police vehicle erratically towards the officer.
The officer fired one shot but was struck by the stolen police car and seriously injured.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The injured officer received urgent medical help at the scene and was taken to the hospital; his injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is investigating, as standard when a firearm is fired by police.
Police asked the public for information or footage about the incident.
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Ukrainian drones attacked several Russian energy facilities, causing fires and damage, according to both Ukrainian and Russian officials. Ukraine denied Russian claims that it targeted the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, although a drone strike at the plant was confirmed by the UN nuclear agency.
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Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery, a fuel depot, and a pumping station in different Russian regions overnight.
The Saratov oil refinery suffered a large fire; it is owned by Rosneft and supplies fuel to Russia.
A fuel depot in the Rostov region near Russian-occupied Ukraine also caught fire after a drone strike.
The Lazarevo pumping station in the Kirov region, which transports Siberian oil to Belarus, was hit by drones.
Russia accused Ukraine of a kamikaze drone attack on the turbine hall of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Ukraine denied striking the nuclear plant, calling Russia’s claim propaganda and emphasizing adherence to international law.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed a drone strike at the plant but said radiation levels remain normal.
Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down 212 of 299 Russian drones launched overnight.
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Israeli troops captured Beaufort Castle, a strategic site in southern Lebanon, after heavy fighting with Hezbollah militants. This is the deepest Israeli incursion into Lebanon in over 25 years and comes amid ongoing conflict that began in early March.
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Israeli forces took control of Beaufort Castle near Nabatiyeh, Lebanon.
The seizure followed days of airstrikes and battles with Hezbollah fighters.
The conflict began when Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Israel has captured many villages near the Lebanon border during this ground invasion.
Hezbollah has responded with thousands of missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets.
A ceasefire has been nominally in place since April 17, but fighting continues.
French officials called for a UN Security Council meeting to discuss Israel’s military actions in Lebanon.
Beaufort Castle is an old fortress with historical military importance, recently protected by UNESCO during the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war.
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Starting in June 2026, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington will introduce new laws that increase worker rights and protections at work. These laws cover unpaid parental leave, protections for immigrant workers, and ban workplace microchipping.
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Illinois will require employers with 16 or more workers to provide unpaid leave if a worker’s newborn is in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Illinois leave can be up to 10 days for smaller companies (16-50 employees) and 20 days for larger companies (51+ employees).
This Illinois law covers all workers, no matter how long they have worked or whether they are full-time.
Oregon will protect workers from being fired or punished if they update their personal immigration-related work documents.
Oregon also protects employees who share government-approved information about immigrant rights and legal services.
Washington will ban employers from forcing employees or job seekers to get microchips implanted as a condition of working.
These new laws add more rules employers must follow beyond federal workplace protections.
Employers will need to update their policies, train staff, and ensure legal compliance in these states.
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The US military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men suspected of drug trafficking. This was the second such US strike in two days targeting vessels accused of smuggling drugs along known trafficking routes.
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The strike happened in the eastern Pacific Ocean and killed three men described as involved in drug trafficking.
US Southern Command said the boat was moving along drug smuggling routes.
No US military personnel were harmed in the strike.
The strike was the second in two days; a similar strike the day before also killed three men.
Over the last several months, US strikes on drug trafficking boats have killed more than 200 people.
These strikes are part of an acknowledged armed conflict between the US and Latin American drug cartels declared by the Trump administration.
The White House has not publicly provided direct proof that the targeted vessels were involved in drug trafficking.
Human rights groups such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have criticized the strikes, calling them unlawful extrajudicial killings.
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KSI, a British social media star and judge on Britain's Got Talent, announced he is leaving the YouTube group Sidemen after 13 years. He shared that May 31 would be his last video with the group, ending his long-time collaboration.
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KSI’s real name is Olajide Olatunji.
He joined the Sidemen collective in 2013 and helped create football, comedy, and challenge videos.
The Sidemen group has 23 million subscribers on YouTube.
KSI announced his departure on social media, calling it a difficult decision after months of thought.
He has over 18 million subscribers on his personal YouTube channel.
KSI is also a musician, former boxer, and part owner of a football club.
His spokesperson confirmed he was leaving after fans suspected it might be a stunt.
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Rescuers in Laos are working to find two people trapped in a flooded cave after five others were rescued. Heavy rains and a broken pump have made the search harder, and teams from several countries are helping with the operation.
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Seven people entered a cave in central Laos to look for minerals and got trapped by a flash flood.
One person escaped to alert authorities, and five were rescued after being trapped for over a week.
Heavy rain filled parts of the cave with water, stopping divers from going in until the water is pumped out.
A pump used to remove water broke, complicating rescue efforts.
Rescue teams include workers from Laos, Thailand, Finland, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, France, and Australia.
The five rescued men gave information about the cave’s deeper parts to help find the two missing people.
Rescuers reached five chambers inside the cave, finding the survivors in the fifth chamber.
Some rescued men had to be guided through flooded parts, while others could leave on their own when water levels dropped.
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California’s race for governor could see no Democrats advance to the final election. The state has many Democratic candidates competing in a system where the top two vote-getters move on, regardless of party.
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California uses a "jungle" primary where the top two candidates advance to the general election, no matter their party.
There are 24 Democratic candidates running to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom.
The large number of Democratic candidates splits the vote, making it possible no Democrat gets into the final race.
Two Republicans, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, have led polls with about 16-17% support each.
California usually leans Democratic, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans about two to one.
No Republicans have held the governor’s office or any statewide post since 2011.
Experts say this crowded and unclear field is unusual in California politics.
The situation raises questions about Democratic party strategy in a strongly Democratic state.
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