President Joe Biden shared a story on Jay Leno's Garage about an Amtrak conductor named Angelo Negri confronting him about flying many miles on Air Force Two. However, fact-checkers found the story is not possible because Negri died before Biden reached that flight milestone, and his mother had also passed away earlier.
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President Biden told a story about conductor Angelo Negri grabbing his cheek to criticize him for bragging about Air Force Two miles.
Negri retired in 1993 and died in May 2014, before Biden reached 1.2 million miles on Air Force Two.
Biden has publicly repeated this Amtrak story at least a dozen times.
Biden’s mother died in 2010, before the timing he gave in the story.
It is likely Biden traveled over a million miles by train while a senator.
Biden and Negri were reportedly good friends, and Biden may have confused which conductor he spoke to about the miles.
Fact-checkers from the Associated Press and CNN have identified inconsistencies in Biden’s story.
Newsweek tried to get comments from Biden and Jay Leno but did not report receiving any.
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The U.S. is working on a deal with Iran, but details have not been shared yet. California Governor Gavin Newsom said the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife.
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The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a deal.
Specific information about the deal has not been revealed.
California Governor Gavin Newsom mentioned an investigation involving himself and his wife.
The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Justice Department.
News about these events was shared on the CBS News program "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
The information was current as of June 15.
No further details about the nature of the investigation have been provided.
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A 16-year-old named Timothy Hudson was charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship. After being treated as a juvenile and allowed to stay with an uncle, a judge later ordered Hudson to be taken into custody because he is now charged as an adult.
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Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of killing and sexually assaulting his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship.
Hudson was initially released before his trial to live with his uncle under electronic monitoring.
In April, the case was moved to adult court, leading prosecutors to request that Hudson be held in custody.
A judge agreed to revoke Hudson’s pretrial release and ordered him to surrender to U.S. Marshals.
Hudson will be held in a juvenile facility despite being charged as an adult.
The crime happened on the Carnival Horizon cruise ship in November, while in international waters.
Kepner’s cause of death was mechanical asphyxia, meaning she was unable to breathe due to physical force.
Hudson has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse charges.
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Some social media posts wrongly claim there is a secret plan to spread ticks on U.S. farms to cause red meat allergies. Scientists say these claims are false and explain that the spread of lone star ticks and related allergies happens naturally and is well understood.
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Viral posts say ticks are being spread intentionally on farms to cause meat allergies.
The red meat allergy is linked to bites from lone star ticks.
Scientific evidence shows the tick spread happens naturally, not by a secret plan.
The misleading posts use false video clips and unsupported accusations.
BBC reporter Marco Silva investigated and found no truth to these conspiracy claims.
Lone star ticks are a real insect species present in parts of the U.S.
The allergy caused by these ticks is a known medical condition but not linked to any plot.
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A 16-year-old named Timothy Hudson has been ordered to be held in jail while awaiting trial for the death and sexual assault of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a cruise ship. He was first charged as a juvenile but later charged as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
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Timothy Hudson is charged with killing and sexually assaulting his stepsister Anna Kepner in November 2025.
The incident happened on a Carnival Cruise Line ship while they were traveling with family.
Prosecutors say the crime occurred while they were alone in their cabin, as indicated by Kepner’s Apple Watch stopping.
Hudson was initially released under juvenile rules but was later charged as an adult.
A judge ruled Hudson must be jailed because he is considered a danger to others.
Hudson has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The judge noted Hudson has no previous criminal record but said this does not guarantee good behavior going forward.
Hudson’s trial is set for September 2026.
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A US B-52 bomber crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. The plane was on a routine test flight when the crash happened, and an investigation into the cause has started.
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Eight people died in the crash of a US B-52 bomber on June 15, 2026.
The crash occurred just after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California.
The bomber was on a routine test mission related to radar upgrades.
Those on board included military personnel, government employees, and civilian contractors.
Emergency responders arrived quickly but found no survivors.
The crash site showed the plane was destroyed in a large fire.
Edwards Air Force Base was closed after the crash, and flights were diverted.
The B-52 bomber has been in US military service since the 1950s and carries a crew of five on normal missions.
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Parts of central Texas experienced heavy rain and severe flooding over the weekend. Officials are warning that more rain is expected in the region soon.
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Thunderstorms caused severe flooding in central Texas during the weekend.
The flooding affected multiple areas in parts of central Texas.
Weather forecasts predict additional rain in the coming days.
Local authorities and residents are preparing for more wet conditions.
CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reported on the situation.
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed soon after leaving Edwards Air Force Base in California during a test flight. Eight people are believed to have died in the crash. Officials are investigating what caused the accident.
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The crash involved a B-52 Stratofortress bomber from the U.S. Air Force.
It happened shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California.
The aircraft was on a routine test flight at the time of the crash.
Eight people are believed to have died in the accident.
The cause of the crash is still being investigated by authorities.
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President Donald Trump has decided to endorse Mike Collins in the Georgia Republican Senate runoff election. This endorsement comes after Trump did not support any candidate during the earlier primary race.
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President Trump stayed neutral during the Georgia Republican Senate primary for several months.
He recently endorsed Mike Collins for the upcoming runoff election.
The Senate runoff election in Georgia is scheduled for Tuesday.
The endorsement was reported by CBS News from Atlanta.
Mike Collins is running as a Republican candidate in Georgia.
Runoff elections happen when no candidate wins a majority in the first round.
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New data from the Office of Government Ethics shows that President Donald Trump made about 3,600 stock trades from January to March. During this time, his investment accounts bought and sold up to $695 million worth of stocks.
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President Trump’s investment accounts traded up to $695 million in stocks over three months.
The trading period was from January through March.
There were approximately 3,600 individual stock trades made during that time.
The data comes from the Office of Government Ethics.
CBS News conducted an analysis of these trading activities.
Michael Kaplan, a CBS News investigative reporter, reported on these findings.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom says the U.S. Justice Department has started a federal investigation into him and his wife. He claims the Justice Department is misusing the grand jury process during the investigation.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department.
The investigation involves both Newsom and his wife.
Newsom says the Justice Department is abusing the grand jury system.
A grand jury is a group of citizens that review evidence to decide if there is enough reason to charge someone with a crime.
This news was reported by CBS News and their California correspondent, Julie Watts.
Newsom made these claims public recently.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom says President Donald Trump has started a criminal investigation against him. Newsom states that agents have questioned his friends and family and reviewed many years of documents.
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Gavin Newsom is the Democratic Governor of California.
Newsom says President Donald Trump has begun a criminal investigation targeting him.
The investigation relates to a possible future run for president by Newsom.
Investigators have talked to Newsom’s friends and family members.
They have also examined many years of documentation linked to Newsom.
Newsom has publicly announced these claims about the investigation.
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Green algae have appeared again in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool shortly after President Donald Trump’s team completed a renovation that cost over $13 million. The renovation included special equipment called nanobubblers, which the Interior Department says successfully remove algae.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
A renovation of the pool recently took place under President Donald Trump’s administration.
The renovation cost more than $13 million.
Nanobubbler technology was added to the pool to fight algae growth.
The Interior Department states the nanobubblers have been effective in destroying algae.
Despite this, green algae have returned to the pool within days of the renovation’s completion.
A spokesperson from the Interior Department shared information about the renovation and algae situation with The Hill.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom said the U.S. Justice Department is investigating him and his wife. The Justice Department has not made any official comment about the investigation.
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced the investigation on Monday.
The investigation involves both Governor Newsom and his wife.
The U.S. Justice Department has not confirmed or denied the investigation.
Robert Costa reported the news for CBS News.
No additional details about the reason or scope of the investigation have been provided.
The news was shared on the CBS News platform.
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Andrea Egan, leader of the UK’s biggest union Unison, says the Labour Party risks losing power to the Reform Party if it does not make big changes. She says Labour has failed to help communities and must improve pay, public services, and investments. Egan also says her union still supports Labour but members will discuss their ties later.
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Andrea Egan became Unison’s leader in December 2023 by defeating the previous leader.
She calls her union a “sleeping giant” that was too supportive of Labour before.
Egan says Labour’s government has left communities struggling and not fulfilled promises.
She warns that Reform Party could win power if Labour does not change drastically.
Egan wants Labour to focus on better pay, infrastructure, and public services.
Unison currently remains affiliated with Labour but will discuss this at their conference.
Egan rejects Nigel Farage’s offer for unions to join Reform UK.
She explains she was expelled from Labour over sharing Marxist group messages, but was always a Labour member.
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Republicans are spending money to support certain Democratic primary candidates they think will be easier to beat in the general election. This tactic, where one party interferes in the other party’s primary elections, has become more common in recent years, with both Democrats and Republicans using it.
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Republicans are backing some Democratic primary candidates who are seen as weaker for the November election.
This practice, once rare, is now more common and Democrats used it in 2022 and 2024.
Several super PACs with progressive names are spending money to support certain Democratic candidates.
Clues suggest these super PACs have connections to Republican groups or consulting firms.
A former Republican official said GOP efforts are a response to Democrats using the same strategy.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and House Majority PAC also spent money in GOP primaries in 2022.
Campaign finance laws allow these groups to hide their funding sources until after primary elections.
Democratic leaders have publicly criticized Republicans for trying to influence their primary races.
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Eight people are believed to have died when a B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Officials confirmed the crash and the deaths, but no further details were given.
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The crash involved a B-52 bomber airplane.
It happened at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Eight people are believed to have died in the crash.
Officials have confirmed the incident and casualties.
The B-52 is a long-range military bomber used by the U.S. Air Force.
No additional information about the cause or survivors was provided in the report.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom said the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating his wife and former staff members. He claims the investigations are politically motivated because of his opposition to President Donald Trump and his possible run for president in 2028.
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Federal agents have contacted Newsom’s family, friends, and former employees recently.
Newsom believes the DOJ is trying to find crimes against him without real evidence.
The investigations have been ongoing for about a year and started in California.
One investigation involves Newsom’s wife’s taxes; another involves a former chief of staff.
Dana Williamson, Newsom’s former chief of staff, pleaded guilty in May to campaign finance fraud not involving Newsom.
Newsom says investigators are overusing grand jury powers and demanding many records.
Newsom suggests the investigations are politically motivated because of his conflict with President Trump.
The Justice Department and White House have not commented on these investigations.
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The U.S. Embassy in Nassau, Bahamas, has issued a safety warning about jet ski rentals due to reports of sexual assaults involving jet ski operators. The alert advises travelers to be cautious and notes that U.S. government workers are banned from renting jet skis on certain Bahamian islands because of safety and security concerns.
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The U.S. Embassy warns of sexual assaults by male jet ski operators targeting U.S. citizen women.
Reports include assaults near Paradise Island beaches and areas from Junkanoo Beach to Saunders and Cabbage Beaches.
Sexual assault incidents involving U.S. women were reported in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Some jet ski operators may not have proper licenses or insurance.
Operators sometimes ignore weather warnings, which raises safety risks on the water.
Watercraft may not meet required safety standards.
The State Department advises visitors to stay alert, avoid swimming alone, and watch for crime near popular beaches.
U.S. government employees are prohibited from renting jet skis on New Providence and Paradise islands due to these risks.
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