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Massive earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing many deaths and injuries. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States and other countries are sending help for search and rescue.
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Dozens of people died in the earthquakes in Venezuela.
Hundreds of people were injured by the earthquakes.
The U.S. government is providing aid to Venezuela.
The aid includes search and rescue teams.
Other countries are also helping Venezuela in the emergency.
Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, gave information about the effort.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people and injuring about 971. The hardest-hit area is La Guaira state, where many buildings collapsed, and rescue efforts are ongoing. The U.S. and other countries have offered help, and Venezuela has declared a state of emergency.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
At least 164 people were confirmed dead and 971 injured so far.
La Guaira state suffered the most damage, with many collapsed buildings.
Rescue teams are still searching for survivors in rubble.
Venezuela’s main airport was damaged and closed due to the quakes.
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. agencies to provide aid and deploy search teams.
Several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, and China, offered assistance.
Venezuela’s government declared a state of emergency and canceled school classes.
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Venezuela declared a state of emergency after two strong earthquakes caused many deaths and injuries and damaged buildings, including in the capital, Caracas. The United States is offering help, but sanctions on Venezuela create challenges for delivering aid quickly and effectively.
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Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring about 1,000.
Venezuela declared a state of emergency due to the damage.
The US is in contact with Venezuelan authorities and is preparing to provide aid.
Sanctions imposed by the US and other countries limit how easily aid and financial help can reach Venezuela.
Some US sanctions were partially lifted recently, allowing more business and banking transactions with Venezuela.
Experts worry aid may not fully reach those who need it because of sanctions and added regulations.
There is concern the disaster could be used by the US to increase its influence in Venezuela.
Venezuela’s interim government thanks the US for its offer of support after the earthquakes.
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Inflation in the U.S. reached 4.1 percent in May, the highest rate in over three years. Prices increased by 0.7 percent in May alone, showing that costs for goods and services are rising faster.
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Inflation hit 4.1 percent for the year ending in May.
This is the highest inflation rate in more than three years.
Prices rose by 0.7 percent during the month of May.
The data comes from the Commerce Department.
Inflation is measured using personal consumption expenditures (PCE), which tracks spending on goods and services.
Higher inflation means the overall cost of things people buy is going up.
This increase shows the economy is seeing faster price growth.
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China has built a three-dimensional model of a U.S. Navy warship in a desert training area in Xinjiang. This model is likely used for testing missiles and preparing for possible military conflicts between China and the United States.
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The model is a replica of an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, a key U.S. Navy warship.
It is located in the Taklamakan Desert, a known site for testing Chinese anti-ship missiles.
China has constructed other U.S. vessel models in the area, mostly in two dimensions before this 3D version.
The model was detected by satellite images first captured in early 2024.
The area includes a rail system used to move mobile targets to simulate real combat conditions.
The training could be part of China's preparation for potential conflict over Taiwan.
Other U.S. military aircraft models have also been spotted in nearby Chinese test sites.
China has also built replicas of Taiwan's government buildings for military training exercises.
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A new California bill called the Thrive Act aims to provide mental health care to young people under 25 who survive or are affected by gun violence. The bill would create pilot programs offering counseling and support services to help these youth heal from trauma, regardless of their immigration status.
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Marvin Pérez, a gun violence survivor in Oakland, struggled with mental health after being shot and later found help from a local nonprofit.
The Thrive Act would offer mental health services to youth who have been shot, lost a family member to gun violence, or witnessed shootings.
About 60% of young gun violence survivors in the U.S. do not receive mental health care after their injuries.
The bill focuses on counties with high gun violence, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Solano, and Alameda.
It was inspired partly by a deadly mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, California.
Supporters say the bill could help prevent cycles of violence by giving survivors healthier ways to cope.
Firearm violence is still the top cause of death for children and teens in the United States.
The bill is sponsored by California assemblymembers and gun violence intervention groups aiming to improve access to trauma care.
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Season 5 of the TV show "The Bear" will be the final season and will launch on Hulu via Disney+ on June 25, 2026. All eight episodes will be available to stream at once, with weekly broadcasts also starting the same day on FX.
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"The Bear" Season 5 is the last season of the show.
It will be released on June 25, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET.
All episodes (eight in total) will be released simultaneously on Hulu, which requires a subscription starting at $11.99 per month.
FX will also air the episodes weekly for viewers who prefer to watch them over time.
The story follows Sydney, Richie, and Natalie managing the restaurant after Carmy leaves the food industry.
They face challenges such as no money, a possible sale, and a storm while trying to earn a Michelin star.
The show emphasizes that what makes a restaurant perfect is not just the food but the people involved.
No season 6 will be made; Season 5 concludes the series.
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Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow, targeting the city’s main oil refinery and damaging key fuel infrastructure. This attack, along with falling oil and gold prices, is weakening two important parts of Russia’s economy that support President Putin during the war.
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Ukraine conducted its largest drone attack on Moscow on June 18, hitting the main oil refinery in the Kapotnya district.
The Kapotnya refinery supplies about one-third of the Moscow region’s fuel and may remain offline for the rest of the year due to damage.
Ukraine focused on attacking fuel refineries, depots, and rail links that process crude oil into usable energy.
Russia’s crude oil prices have dropped significantly, with Brent crude falling about 25% to mid-$70s and Urals crude down about 33% to low $60s per barrel.
Gold prices, once at record highs for Russia, have dropped by more than 25% from January, reducing its value as a financial safety net.
Russia’s federal budget faced a 4.6 trillion ruble deficit in early 2026 due to a 45% decline in oil and gas revenue.
Russia has begun importing gasoline by sea and extended export bans amid fuel shortages and rationing spreading across Moscow and other regions.
Russian officials recognize the attacks as a threat to society and are considering suspending diesel exports to protect local fuel supplies.
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The article discusses how politicians Massie and Greene represent some conservative voters who feel unhappy with President Donald Trump and do not fully support the MAGA movement.
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Massie and Greene are political figures associated with conservatism.
Some conservative voters feel disappointed with President Trump.
These voters are different from strong supporters of the MAGA movement.
Massie and Greene's positions may show a path for conservatism beyond Trumpism.
The article highlights divisions within the conservative voter base related to President Trump and MAGA.
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For the 250th birthday of the United States, CBS News collected opinions from 90 notable Americans about the most important songs in American history. These contributors named 250 songs they believe are essential to understanding the country’s culture and history.
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The project celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary.
CBS News asked 90 well-known Americans to participate.
Contributors included people like Jason Alexander, Ken Burns, and Misty Copeland.
Each person selected songs they thought were essential to American culture.
In total, 250 songs were chosen.
The list is called the Essential American Songbook.
The project was shared on CBS News and the CBS News app.
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President Donald Trump said the Senate changed its vote on a war powers resolution related to Iran, shifting from opposing to supporting it. He stated this change sends a clear warning to Iran during ongoing talks aimed at resolving the conflict in the region.
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President Trump commented on a recent Senate vote involving war powers over Iran.
The Senate vote shifted from 50-48 against to 50-47 in favor of the resolution.
The resolution relates to authorizing or restricting military actions concerning Iran.
President Trump said the vote "puts Iran on notice."
Negotiations are underway between the U.S. and Iran to reach a long-term deal about regional conflict.
The discussion is happening amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
President Trump shared his statement on Truth Social, his social media platform.
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Europe is experiencing a severe heat wave that is breaking temperature records in countries like the United Kingdom and France. Climate experts say that because Europe is warming faster than any other continent, its infrastructure may need to change to handle these extreme heat conditions.
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Europe is currently facing a very strong heat wave.
The heat wave is causing record high temperatures in the UK and France.
Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth.
Climate researchers warn that the continent’s infrastructure may need to be adjusted to cope with rising temperatures.
Radley M. Horton, a professor from Columbia University, has spoken about the impact of climate change on Europe.
The discussion was featured on CBS Morning News.
The need to adapt infrastructure means things like roads, buildings, and energy systems might have to be improved to handle more heat.
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Dolly Parton, a well-known country singer and businesswoman, made a surprise visit to open a truck stop named Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee. The event marked the official start of this new travel stop aimed at truck drivers and travelers.
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Dolly Parton is both a famous country singer and a businesswoman.
She appeared unexpectedly at the opening of a truck stop.
The truck stop is named Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop.
It is located in Cornersville, Tennessee.
The truck stop serves truck drivers and other travelers.
This event took place in June 2026.
The truck stop opening was covered by news outlets.
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Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, involved in a major South African police corruption investigation, has pleaded guilty to corruption, fraud, and money laundering. He agreed to cooperate with prosecutors to help expose high-ranking police officers allegedly involved in bribery and corruption.
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Matlala admitted to bribing top police officials to win a 360 million rand ($22 million) contract for his company, Medicare24.
The plea deal could lead to Matlala serving eight years in prison if accepted by the court.
He must provide truthful testimony against senior officials during future trials.
Police chief General Fannie Masemola faces related charges but denies them.
The investigation is connected to the Madlanga Commission, which probes police corruption and criminal infiltration.
Matlala is also charged with a separate murder case, which he denies.
The inquiry was launched after claims that organized crime groups had infiltrated government and law enforcement.
The magistrate will decide on the plea deal next week in Pretoria.
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The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, which the Federal Reserve uses to measure inflation, increased at a 4.1% yearly rate in May. This is the highest inflation rate since April 2023 and shows the difficulty the Federal Reserve faces in controlling rising prices.
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The PCE index rose 4.1% over the year ending in May.
This matches predictions made by economists.
The previous month, April, saw a 3.8% annual increase.
The 4.1% rate is the highest inflation since April 2023.
The PCE index is the Federal Reserve’s favored measure of inflation.
Higher inflation means prices are rising faster, which is a challenge for the Fed.
The report highlights ongoing inflation concerns in the U.S. economy.
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Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her home in Tucson in February. Investigators received ransom notes demanding Bitcoin and later claiming Nancy had died, which police consider possibly genuine while continuing their investigation with the FBI.
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Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson-area home in February 2024.
Media received ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin for her return.
A second note claimed Nancy Guthrie had died accidentally after the abduction.
The first note was addressed directly to Savannah Guthrie and included specific details from the property.
Authorities consider the ransom note messages potentially credible and are actively investigating.
The FBI is working with local police but declined to comment publicly.
Experts say the notes support the theory of a kidnapping-for-ransom attempt that went wrong.
Savannah Guthrie has acknowledged the possibility that money was a motive for the abduction.
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The Green party leader Zack Polanski warned that reducing climate action would harm the UK Labour party politically. Trade unions and politicians are divided about North Sea oil drilling, with some supporting new drilling for jobs and others urging focus on clean energy to fight climate change.
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Zack Polanski said cutting back on climate actions would damage Labour’s political future.
Some trade union leaders want to stop new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
Former health secretary Wes Streeting and Unite union leader Sharon Graham support more drilling to protect jobs.
The energy secretary Ed Miliband aims for net zero carbon emissions, which some critics say could limit job growth.
Oil and gas jobs in the UK have dropped by more than half over the last decade.
Around 90-93% of the North Sea’s oil and gas have already been extracted.
Some unions warn that supporting drilling could help far-right political groups.
The net zero economy is growing quickly and creates better-paying jobs according to a business report.
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New data from the Commerce Department shows that the economy grew in 46 states and Washington, D.C. during the first quarter of 2026. The U.S. economy overall grew at a rate of 2.1 percent in this period, which is higher than previous estimates and better than the end of 2025.
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GDP grew in 46 states and Washington, D.C. in the first quarter of 2026.
Washington state had the highest growth at 4.5 percent.
A few states experienced a drop in GDP during this period.
Personal income and earnings increased in nearly every state.
U.S. GDP grew 2.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026, up from an earlier estimate of 1.6 percent.
The economy was growing 0.5 percent in the last quarter of 2025 before improving.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the economy could reach 3 percent growth this year.
Economic improvement is partly linked to reduced tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Ten years after the Brexit vote, some Britons still believe leaving the European Union was the right choice because it restored control over laws and borders. However, issues like increased immigration and political tensions have complicated the outcomes many voters expected.
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Brexit voters emphasized regaining sovereignty, democracy, and control over immigration as main reasons for leaving the EU.
Britain was a member of the EU for more than 43 years before leaving on January 31, 2020.
Some Brexit supporters blame UK governments for not fully using the freedoms gained after leaving the EU.
Immigration to the UK increased significantly after Brexit, rising from about 224,000 in 2019 to over 900,000 in 2023.
The Brexit debate has caused deep political divisions in the UK, including conflicts within the major Conservative Party.
Some critics say the “Leave” campaign used fear-based messages about immigration during the referendum.
The UK has historically been more focused on ties with English-speaking countries than with EU nations.
Key moments before Brexit included financial crises and disagreements over EU treaties, which increased tensions.
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Astronomers discovered two giant planets that are extremely light, with densities lower than cotton candy. These planets orbit a star 1,110 light-years away and are the largest known planets with such low density.
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The two planets are called "super-puffs" because they are very large but very light.
They orbit a star in the southern sky constellation called Volans, or "flying fish."
The planets have densities similar to shaving foam, much lighter than Jupiter, which is 35 times denser.
One planet takes 139 days and the other 232 days to circle their star.
They are likely made mainly of hydrogen and helium gases.
NASA's TESS satellite detected these planets, and future observations by the Webb Space Telescope will study their composition.
Super-puffs are rare; fewer than 40 are known among over 6,300 planets found outside our solar system.
Understanding these planets helps scientists learn how giant planets form in space.
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