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Two congressional primary races in Maryland near Washington, D.C., are among the most expensive in U.S. history, with millions of dollars spent by candidates and outside groups. Heavy spending raises concerns among voters and candidates about the impact of large sums of money in these elections.
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Maryland’s 5th and 6th congressional districts are seeing unusually high spending in Democratic primaries.
Outside groups like Protect Progress and the United Democracy Project spent $12.5 million in the 5th district to support Adrian Boafo.
Over 20 Democrats are running in the 5th district to replace former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.
Boafo’s campaign itself spent under $1 million, while outside spending for him far exceeds that.
Candidates Quincy Bareebe and Harry Dunn spent $5.1 million and $3.5 million respectively, mostly from personal loans and grassroots donations.
In the 6th district, David Trone loaned his campaign $25 million, and incumbent Rep. April McClain Delaney loaned hers $7.4 million.
Both McClain Delaney and Trone identify as moderate Democrats and are facing additional primary challengers.
Heavy ad spending and its frequency have led voters and some candidates to question why so much money is being spent to influence these races.
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A children’s book called "The Weighty Word Book," written over 40 years ago by English professors, became popular again after a video about it went viral on TikTok. Because of this viral attention, the book sold more copies in one week than it had in almost 20 years.
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The book is titled "The Weighty Word Book."
It was written by English professors at the University of Colorado.
The book was self-published more than 40 years ago.
A video about the book became popular on TikTok recently.
The viral video caused a sudden increase in sales.
The book sold more in one week than it had in nearly two decades.
The story was shared by CBS News reporter Tony Dokoupil.
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Clive Davis, a famous music industry leader who helped many singers and bands become stars, passed away at 94 years old. CBS News honored his life and the important work he did in music.
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Clive Davis was a well-known music mogul.
He played a big role in the success of many famous musicians.
He died on Monday at the age of 94.
CBS News created a segment to remember his contributions.
Carter Evans reported on Clive Davis’s life and career.
The tribute was available on the CBS News app.
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Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism after more than 18 hours of talks about the Iran conflict. Despite his positive comments, many people remain doubtful about the progress of these discussions.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke about recent talks concerning the situation in Iran.
The talks lasted over 18 hours.
Vance described the progress as positive.
There is widespread skepticism about the effectiveness of the talks.
The news was reported by CBS News and includes updates on the war involving Iran.
The report mentions ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts related to Iran.
The overall mood among the public and experts is cautious despite official statements.
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A federal judge stopped the Trump administration’s rules that banned people from using SNAP benefits to buy soda. The judge said Congress clearly defined what counts as food for SNAP, and the agency cannot change that definition by banning soda.
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SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps people buy food.
The Trump administration created a rule to stop using SNAP benefits to buy soda.
A federal judge blocked this ban, saying the rule went beyond what Congress allowed.
Congress set the official definition of "food" for SNAP, and soda is included.
The judge said the agency cannot change or ignore Congress's definition of food.
This ruling keeps soda eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.
The case highlights the limits of administrative agencies in changing laws set by Congress.
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In northeastern Nigeria, women and community leaders are working with former gang members to reduce youth gang violence. They hold regular talks with gang leaders and organize peace programs to encourage young men to leave gangs and avoid violence.
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Youth gangs called “Marlians” have caused violence in Maiduguri and nearby areas, using weapons like knives and machetes.
The government started a crackdown on gangs in 2023 after deadly fights and criminal acts.
The violence is linked to long-term conflict from the Boko Haram rebellion, which has killed over 35,000 people and displaced millions.
Women’s groups and local leaders began regular talks with gang leaders from 2018 to 2021 to encourage peaceful futures.
Community mediation efforts helped gangs settle disputes without violence.
Former gang members now help run peace awareness programs led by local women.
These community efforts focus on changing behavior, not just punishment.
The programs collaborate with state security forces to maintain peace.
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A Tesla car crashed into a house, killing a woman inside. The driver survived and told investigators that the car was on self-driving mode at the time of the crash.
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A Tesla vehicle jumped a curb and hit a house.
The crash caused the death of a woman inside the house.
The driver of the Tesla survived the accident.
The driver said the car was in self-driving mode when the crash happened.
The incident is under investigation by authorities.
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Investigators believe that someone who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie likely sent two ransom notes in February, including one that falsely claimed she had died. The police are working to find out more about the abductor and Nancy's whereabouts.
Key Facts
Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped.
Two ransom notes were sent in February.
One note said Nancy had died.
Investigators think the abductor sent both notes.
The police continue to investigate the case.
The motive and location of the abductor remain unknown.
Authorities aim to find and safely rescue Nancy Guthrie.
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Two people died in a shooting in Montreal, Canada, including a police officer. The police said the person who carried out the shooting was also killed.
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The shooting happened in Montreal, Canada.
Two people were killed in the incident.
One of the people killed was a police officer.
The suspect who did the shooting was also killed.
The event took place on a Monday.
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Federal investigators found that the Surfside condo building collapse in June 2021 began about three weeks before it fell, caused by failures in two garage column connections to the pool deck. The damage slowly grew until the building partially collapsed, killing 98 people.
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The tragic building collapse happened in Surfside, Florida, in June 2021.
Investigators from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said the collapse began in early June 2021.
Two connections between garage columns and the pool deck failed, starting the damage.
Cracks grew over three weeks, weakening the pool deck and causing load shifts.
The full collapse occurred on June 24, 2021, resulting in 98 deaths.
Earlier studies showed the pool deck and garage ceiling had needed repairs since 1996.
A 2018 city report noted serious structural damage and waterproofing failure in the pool deck.
NIST will continue work on a final detailed report about the collapse.
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Former IRS and Justice Department officials have asked a federal judge to review a deal that gave President Donald Trump and his family immunity from past tax audits. They claim the agreement is improper and could allow President Trump to avoid normal tax scrutiny.
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The deal was part of settling President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax documents.
It granted President Trump, his family, and related entities immunity from past tax audits.
Thirty-five former federal judges called the settlement a "fraud on the court."
A group of former IRS and Justice officials filed a legal brief saying the immunity part of the deal is unlawful.
They argued the deal could create separate tax rules for President Trump and other Americans.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the tax immunity agreement but was said to lack proper authority.
The Justice Department withdrew a controversial fund related to the case but kept the audit immunity part.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has reopened the case to examine these issues.
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President Donald Trump said he will show proof in court that vandals cut a large slit in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which he says caused paint to peel after a recent repair. Five people have been arrested for vandalism at the pool, but officials have not confirmed the slit is the cause of the problems.
Key Facts
President Trump claims vandals made a 350-foot cut in the Reflecting Pool.
The pool was recently sealed in a $14.7 million project to fix algae problems.
Five people were arrested and five others cited for vandalism related to the pool.
The U.S. Park Service and project company have not said the slit caused peeling paint.
Trump says photos and videos proving vandalism exist but will be shown later in court.
He suggested algae growth might be caused by someone putting fertilizer in the water.
The company that worked on the pool says only small repairs are needed and no liner failure occurred.
The pool must be drained for repairs, which will happen when possible.
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Palm Beach airport will be renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law for this change in March, and the new name will take effect on July 9.
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Palm Beach airport is getting a new name: President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved the renaming law in March.
The name change will officially start on July 9.
The airport is located in Palm Beach, Florida.
This is a government-approved change made at the state level.
The renaming honors President Donald Trump, the current U.S. President.
The change was announced publicly through news coverage in June 2026.
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Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in the early morning of February 1, 2026. A ransom note later said she was “buried with nature,” according to a source.
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Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her residence on February 1, 2026.
The abduction happened early in the morning.
A ransom note was found after the kidnapping.
The note stated that Nancy Guthrie was "buried with nature."
This information came from an unnamed source.
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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. TV presenter Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her home in January. After the abduction, kidnappers sent ransom notes, one demanding payment in bitcoin and another saying Nancy had died.
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Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in January.
She is the mother of U.S. TV presenter Savannah Guthrie.
Two ransom notes were sent to the family and news media.
The first note demanded millions in bitcoin for her release.
The second note said Nancy had died and included an apology.
The kidnappers said they did not mean for her to die.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said the investigation is still active.
Authorities refused to comment on the ransom notes’ contents.
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An expert on the Middle East said that Iran gained clear benefits from recent talks with the United States. Although the two countries have not reached a final agreement, discussions continue about which side has gained more from the deal so far.
Key Facts
Iran has received direct benefits from a deal with the United States.
The U.S. and Iran are still negotiating and have not finalized the deal.
Mona Yacoubian is a Middle East expert and leads the program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The expert shared her analysis on CBS News.
There is an ongoing debate about which side profits more from the negotiations.
The deal relates to diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran, likely involving regional or nuclear issues.
The news was reported on CBS News and is available on their app.
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A 230-page memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto, a Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor, will be published for the first time this summer after being found in a US archive. The memoir will also inspire a feature film about the bombing's destruction and its impact, with production starting in late 2026.
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The memoir was written nearly 80 years ago by Kiyoshi Tanimoto, a Hiroshima Methodist priest who survived the atomic bombing in 1945.
Tanimoto’s memoir had been unpublished and stored in a US archive until its recent discovery.
The memoir will be published on August 6, the anniversary of the Hiroshima bomb, by Random House in the US and Penguin worldwide.
A film based on the memoir is planned, starring Takehiro Hira and produced by Donald Rosenfeld; shooting will start in February 2027.
Tanimoto survived because he was away transporting a wardrobe when the bomb dropped; he later returned to witness the city’s destruction.
An estimated 120,000 people died in Hiroshima within days of the bomb; the US dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki three days later.
Tanimoto’s daughter, Koko Tanimoto Kondo, wrote a 9,000-word foreword emphasizing the importance of remembering history to prevent future nuclear attacks.
The memoir offers a detailed, personal account of the horrors caused by the Hiroshima bombing amid current global nuclear tensions.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative candidate supported by President Donald Trump, won Colombia's presidential runoff election by a small margin. De la Espriella has never held a public office before.
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Abelardo de la Espriella is a conservative politician backed by President Donald Trump.
He won Colombia's presidential runoff election.
The election result was very close.
De la Espriella has not held any public office prior to this election.
The election took place on a Sunday.
CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reported on the event.
The news was shared by CBS News and available through their app and website.
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Severe storms struck the Northeast, following a deadly tornado outbreak in the Midwest where more than 50 tornadoes were reported. The storms brought strong winds, large hail, and dangerous thunderstorms, resulting in three deaths in the Midwest.
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More than 50 tornadoes occurred across the Midwest.
Three people died due to the tornado outbreaks.
Severe storms with the risk of large hail hit the Northeast.
The storms also brought damaging winds and thunderstorms.
The weather events followed a deadly tornado outbreak in the Midwest.
The report was made on June 22, 2026.
Other regions such as the South and Mid-Atlantic experienced severe weather on the same day.
The West was experiencing a heat wave during this time.
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