A New Yorker named Balladoli Miese spoke to a crowd after a Knicks basketball game to ask them not to damage public property. He reminded people that the city belongs to everyone and should be respected.
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The incident happened after a Knicks game loss on Monday.
Balladoli Miese is from New York and has Puerto Rican heritage.
Miese spoke out against vandalism and tried to calm a noisy crowd.
He emphasized that the city should be cared for, not damaged.
The event was reported by CBS News and covered by reporter Jared Ochacher.
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Victor Mata Villarreal, 45, shot at a police officer during a traffic stop in Midland, Texas, but the officer was not hurt. On Friday, Villarreal opened fire in Midland, killing one person and injuring nine others before dying after a standoff with police.
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Victor Mata Villarreal fired at a Midland police officer during a traffic stop on Wednesday but did not injure the officer.
Police searched for Villarreal on an attempted capital murder charge for shooting at the officer.
On Friday, Villarreal shot at officers and bystanders around 8 a.m. in Midland, Texas.
He barricaded himself inside an empty veterinary clinic building during a standoff.
Villarreal died after hours of police trying to capture him; authorities used robots and drones to confirm his death.
The shooting left one person dead and at least nine people injured.
Villarreal had past arrests for simple assault in 2006 and weapon violations in 2009.
His family chose not to comment on the incident.
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A judge denied the Kennedy Center's last-minute request to delay removing President Donald Trump's name from their building while they appeal the decision. The judge had previously ordered the center to take down Trump's name from its front.
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The Kennedy Center requested a pause on removing President Trump's name.
This request was made late in the legal process.
Judge Christopher Cooper rejected the request.
The judge had earlier ordered that Trump’s name be taken off the building’s façade.
The Kennedy Center plans to appeal the judge’s order.
The situation involves a federal court case.
The Kennedy Center is a well-known performing arts venue in the U.S.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Arelys Barahona Martinez, the wife of a retired US Army veteran, after an immigration appointment in Texas. Barahona Martinez has a longstanding removal order from 2005 and has been fighting to stay in the US legally with the help of her husband and attorney.
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Arelys Barahona Martinez was detained by ICE after a routine immigration check-in in Dallas, Texas.
She is originally from Honduras and first entered the US illegally in 2005.
Barahona Martinez later left the US but re-entered illegally in 2018 and was granted supervised release.
She is married to Wilmer Trujillo, a retired Staff Sergeant in the US Army and Texas National Guard.
Barahona Martinez applied for a program called "parole in place" that allows some immigrants to stay, but her application was denied in 2024 due to her active removal order.
Her attorney has filed a motion to stop her deportation temporarily while a court considers her case.
ICE stated she received proper legal process and will stay in custody pending removal from the US.
Trujillo and Barahona Martinez have a family in Texas, and he expressed concern about their family being separated.
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The FBI searched the Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s office and questioned its workers and volunteers in an investigation related to possible voter fraud. The group is known for helping register voters and advocating for civil rights and justice reforms.
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The FBI executed a search warrant at the Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s office.
Federal agents also visited the homes of the group’s employees and volunteers for interviews.
The investigation focuses on allegations of voter fraud.
Over 125 agents reportedly contacted or followed people connected to the group.
A Department of Justice official said the search warrant details remain secret.
Similar voter fraud investigations are ongoing in several states ahead of upcoming elections.
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative has previously faced controversies related to voter registration.
The group has received donations from progressive organizations that have also been scrutinized.
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A key part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), known as Title VII or Section 702, expired after Congress did not pass its extension. However, surveillance under this law will continue until at least March 17, 2027, because the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court issued a certification that allows spying to proceed without a new law. Lawmakers disagree about reforming the law, which allows warrantless spying on foreign targets but can also collect Americans’ communications.
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Title VII of FISA, including Section 702, expired at midnight after Congress failed to renew it.
Surveillance authorized under Section 702 will continue until March 17, 2027, due to a court certification.
Section 702 lets U.S. intelligence spy on foreign targets without a warrant but can collect information from Americans communicating with them.
The law was last reauthorized in 2024 under President Biden, expanding some warrantless surveillance.
Some members of Congress want to limit government spying powers on Americans without a warrant.
Disagreements over surveillance reforms and leadership changes at the intelligence office contributed to the failure to extend the law.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise warned that stopping the law could risk American lives.
Despite the law's expiration, companies must still provide communications to intelligence agencies, though legal challenges may cause delays.
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A federal judge decided she cannot order the reinstatement of a Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired for displaying a transgender pride flag at a famous rock formation. The judge’s ruling did not resolve the ranger’s claim that the firing violated free speech rights protected by the First Amendment.
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The ranger worked at Yosemite National Park.
They displayed a transgender pride flag at El Capitan last year.
The ranger was fired after showing the flag.
A federal judge ruled she cannot force the ranger to be hired again.
The ruling did not address whether the firing violated free speech rights.
The ranger’s claim involves the First Amendment, which protects free speech.
The case remains unresolved regarding the free speech issue.
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Sam Bankman-Fried lost his appeal to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. A federal appeals court upheld the conviction, saying the evidence against him was strong, and he is currently in prison with eligibility for release in 2044.
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Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven felony charges for defrauding FTX customers.
Prosecutors said he stole $8 billion from customers to cover losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research.
The appeals court ruled unanimously that the evidence supporting his conviction was solid.
Bankman-Fried’s legal team argued the trial judge prevented evidence that could support his belief that FTX had enough funds, but the court disagreed.
The court explained fraud occurs once someone tricks others into giving money, even if they plan to repay later.
Bankman-Fried is serving a 25-year prison sentence and can be released in 2044.
He is asking President Donald Trump for a pardon.
Before the scandal, Bankman-Fried was a well-known figure in the crypto world and made large political and charity donations.
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Timothy Hudson, 16, has been charged with killing and sexually assaulting his stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival cruise ship. Sonya Ziske, Hudson’s step-grandmother, spoke out blaming the parents for their role in the tragedy.
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Anna Kepner died while on a Carnival cruise ship with her family.
Timothy Hudson is accused of causing her death and committing sexual assault.
Hudson is 16 years old and is the stepson of Anna Kepner’s parent.
Sonya Ziske, Hudson’s step-grandmother, publicly discussed the case.
Ziske suggested that the parents were responsible because they were not careful.
CBS News covered the story with reporting from Cristian Benavides.
Authorities have charged Timothy Hudson with serious crimes related to the incident.
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A judge appointed by President Obama rejected a lawsuit trying to stop a UFC fight event planned at the White House. The judge said the plaintiffs did not show enough legal reason to block the event, and the public interest supports letting it happen.
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U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta denied a request to stop a UFC fight event at the White House.
The lawsuit was filed by activists Susan Douglas and Paul Romano, who claimed the event was corrupt and improperly allowed at federal sites.
The judge said the plaintiffs did not prove they had legal standing or would suffer serious harm.
The judge noted the fight setup outside the White House is temporary.
The ruling highlighted that organizing the event already involved significant time and money, which would be wasted if stopped last minute.
A White House spokesperson praised the ruling and called the UFC event a historic celebration.
The UFC event is scheduled for Sunday, on Flag Day and President Trump's 80th birthday.
The main fight is set to start at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, with earlier matches beginning at 4 p.m.
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A federal judge in the United States refused to stop a UFC fight from happening at the White House on President Donald Trump’s birthday. The judge said the people trying to stop the event did not show enough harm to justify cancelling it.
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The UFC fight is set to take place on President Trump’s birthday at the White House.
Judge Amit Mehta ruled against the plaintiffs who wanted to block the event.
The plaintiffs include a nonprofit group representing an activist and a Vietnam War veteran.
They argued the large steel structure for the fight would harm the appearance of the White House grounds.
The structure is called The Claw; it is 92 feet tall and weighs 600 tonnes.
The judge said the structure will be taken down starting Monday after the event.
Plaintiffs also claimed the event showed unfair favors between the White House and the UFC.
The judge found the plaintiffs waited too long to file their lawsuit, weakening their case.
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The National Academies of Science, known for giving expert scientific advice to the U.S. government, is facing political pressure from Republican politicians. The tension focuses on the academy's scientific reports about human-driven climate change, which some Republicans claim are biased and want to challenge in court and federal funding.
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The National Academies of Science gives reports on science and technology to help the government.
They have reported that human-caused climate change is real and affects weather events.
Republican state attorneys general opposed a chapter on climate change in a legal reference guide.
They argued that including climate change in the guide showed bias and was not impartial.
Despite pressure, the National Academies kept the chapter available on their website.
A group of Republican members of Congress threatened to review the academy’s federal funding.
The controversy is tied to legal cases against fossil fuel companies for climate damage.
There is also a competing climate report from a group with views opposing mainstream climate science.
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Four activists from Palestine Action were jailed for causing £1.2 million in damage at a factory in the UK owned by an Israeli defense company. They were convicted of criminal damage and sentenced as terrorists for trying to influence the government, including one who seriously injured a police officer during the raid.
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The activists broke into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in August 2024.
They caused £1.2 million worth of damage.
Samuel Corner was jailed for over seven years for criminal damage and injuring a police sergeant by fracturing her spine with a sledgehammer.
Charlotte Head and Leona Kamio were each sentenced to five years in prison; Fatema Rajwani was sentenced to four years and eight months.
The judge ruled their actions were intended to influence the UK government, leading to terrorist sentencing.
Because of the terrorist ruling, the activists are not eligible for early release and must be reviewed by the Parole Board before release.
Palestine Action is a group banned as a terrorist organization by the UK government since July 2023, though this ban was legally challenged.
The defense argued the activists’ motives were not proven and contested the terrorism connection.
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A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's last effort to keep President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center. The judge ruled that the name was added illegally and must be removed by June 12, 2026, with no pause allowed while the case is appealed.
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Judge Christopher Cooper ruled the addition of President Trump's name to the Kennedy Center was illegal.
The Trump administration tried to delay the removal but the judge denied this request.
The Kennedy Center is a major arts venue established by Congress to honor President John F. Kennedy.
Only Congress has the power to approve name changes to the Kennedy Center, the judge said.
The center’s board, aligned with President Trump, added his name in December 2025.
A Democratic board member challenged the name change in court.
Workers started preparing to remove President Trump's name on June 12, 2026.
President Trump replaced Democratic board members with his allies after returning to office in 2025 and pushed changes at the center.
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The FBI searched the office of an Ohio group that helps with voter registration and took documents and computer files. This search is part of a larger investigation into possible voter fraud tied to election activities during President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The FBI searched the Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s office in Cleveland and questioned staff for several hours.
Agents also visited homes of people linked to the organization, seeking interviews and information.
The Ohio Organizing Collaborative focuses on criminal justice reform, racial justice, and expanding voting rights.
Officials said the search is related to possible voter fraud, but details have not been made public.
Democrats expressed worry the investigation aims to intimidate voters and damage confidence in elections.
Ohio has important upcoming elections for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive races expected.
The Justice Department has also conducted investigations or seizures related to voting in other key states during President Trump’s current term.
The FBI and Justice Department have not commented publicly on the Ohio search.
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A shooting in Midland, Texas, left one person dead and nine injured on Friday morning. The suspected attacker died after a standoff with police, and the area remains under investigation.
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The shooting happened on Friday morning in Midland, Texas.
At least one person was killed and nine people were hospitalized.
The suspected attacker barricaded themselves in a building and later died after a police standoff.
Witnesses reported hearing about 40 gunshots.
Four victims were in surgery, and five were in stable condition at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Police have not cleared the scene yet, and road closures remain in place.
Midland city officials shared updates and expressed support for victims and their families.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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A judge has refused the Kennedy Center's request to delay a ruling that orders Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the building. The judge said only Congress can change the name of the Kennedy Center, and the center must remove references to Trump immediately.
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Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that adding Donald Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center was not legal.
Only Congress has the power to change the Kennedy Center’s name.
The ruling requires the center to remove Trump’s name by a set deadline.
The Kennedy Center has updated its website and official documents to remove Trump’s name.
The Kennedy Center told staff to use only “The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts” or “Kennedy Center” on materials.
After President Trump’s second term began, he replaced the center’s leadership with a new board he selected.
President Trump was named chair of the board overseeing the Kennedy Center.
The decision to include Trump’s name occurred during his current term in office.
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The Home Office has removed all asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping, Essex, and ended its contract with the hotel due to fire and safety concerns. The hotel had been the site of anti-immigration protests and clashes linked to a sexual assault incident by an asylum seeker who has since been deported.
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The hotel in Epping, Essex, housed asylum seekers but faced large anti-immigration protests last summer.
Protests intensified after an asylum seeker at the hotel sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman.
Far-right activists used the protests to stir unrest, leading to violent clashes with police.
The Home Office removed all residents and staff from the hotel over fire and safety concerns.
The contract with the hotel ended on July 11, and the hotel will no longer be used for asylum seekers.
The asylum seeker who committed the assault was deported to Ethiopia in October.
The High Court had ruled asylum seekers could remain at the hotel, but local authorities sought to stop its use due to unrest.
The government plans to close all asylum hotels and move migrants into basic accommodations such as military barracks.
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A federal judge allowed a UFC mixed martial arts event to take place on the White House South Lawn this weekend to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The judge ruled that the people suing to stop the event likely do not have the legal right to do so and that the event would not cause irreversible harm.
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The UFC event is called “UFC Freedom 250” and is scheduled for Sunday.
The event venue is a large steel structure called The Claw, built on the White House South Lawn.
The lawsuit against the event was filed by the Public Integrity Project on behalf of an activist and a Vietnam War veteran.
The plaintiffs wanted to block the event and the building of The Claw on White House grounds.
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said the plaintiffs waited too long to file their lawsuit.
The judge also said the plaintiffs’ claimed harm is temporary because The Claw will be taken down starting Monday.
The White House said the lawsuit is unfounded and argued that similar events have happened before on public grounds in Washington.
Plaintiffs say the event is a private, for-profit project with expensive VIP packages and that the Trump administration may not have the legal authority to allow it on government property.
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