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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Federal health officials have recalled alfredo sauce sold in many U.S. states because it might contain salmonella, a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. The recall happened because a dry milk powder used in the sauce may be contaminated.
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Alfredo sauce was recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
The sauce was distributed in dozens of U.S. states.
The recall was voluntary and initiated by the supplier.
The contamination risk comes from a dry milk powder ingredient.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported the recall.
A total of 913 cases were recalled.
Each case held 12 sealed bags of sauce.
Each bag weighed more than 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms).
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Rep. Robert Garcia, a leading Democrat on a House committee, said that if Democrats win control of the House after the midterm elections, they will likely issue subpoenas to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other officials from President Trump’s administration on the first day. This action would be part of congressional oversight to review past government activities.
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Rep. Robert Garcia is a Democrat from California.
He is the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Garcia expects subpoenas to be issued on the first day if Democrats control the House.
The subpoenas would target acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Trump administration officials.
This plan is in preparation for possible Democratic majority after the midterm elections.
Subpoenas are formal orders to appear or provide documents for investigation.
The House Oversight Committee reviews government actions and officials.
This reflects Democrats’ focus on examining the Trump administration’s conduct.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche started meetings with Republican senators to begin his confirmation process. His first meeting was with Senator Chuck Grassley, who is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee responsible for reviewing the nomination.
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Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
He began meeting with Republican senators on Monday.
Senator Chuck Grassley from Iowa was his first meeting.
Grassley is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will review Blanche’s nomination.
Grassley made a positive statement about Blanche’s career.
The confirmation process will last about one month.
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Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright discuss recent political events involving President Trump’s deal with Iran and Vice President Vance’s support for it. They also talk about how the Iran conflict might affect the upcoming midterm elections and mention that California Governor Gavin Newsom is being investigated by the Justice Department under President Trump.
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President Trump has made a deal with Iran.
Vice President Vance is promoting President Trump’s deal with Iran.
There is an ongoing war involving Iran that could influence the midterm elections.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is under investigation.
The investigation is being conducted by the Justice Department led by President Trump.
The discussion took place with political analysts Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright.
The conversation was hosted by William Brangham on a political news segment.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US health secretary, sent a letter to the medical journal Toxicology Reports asking why it removed a paper linking vaccines to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The journal removed the paper after finding serious problems that could harm public health. Experts said Kennedy’s letter could be seen as trying to pressure or intimidate the journal.
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The journal Toxicology Reports removed a 2021 paper suggesting a link between vaccines and SIDS due to serious flaws.
The paper used data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), which anyone can submit reports to after vaccination.
Experts criticized the paper’s methods and said the lead author, Neil Z Miller, misunderstood the VAERS data.
Kennedy’s letter asked the journal editor questions about the removal decision and set a June 25 deadline for answers.
Public health experts said Kennedy’s action might pressure the journal and threaten free speech principles.
The paper’s removal followed an investigation and was done to prevent potential harm to patients.
The journal’s publisher, Elsevier, confirmed the paper’s removal was based on expert review and public health concerns.
Kennedy’s office did not respond to requests for comment on criticism of his letter.
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Eight people died in a B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he is under a federal investigation.
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A B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Eight people died in the crash.
Edwards Air Force Base is a military base located in California.
Governor Gavin Newsom is currently under a federal investigation.
The news was reported on CBS Evening News on June 15.
Details about the cause of the crash or the nature of the investigation were not provided.
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The United States is approaching its 250th anniversary, which is often seen as a celebration of freedom and democracy. Eddie Glaude Jr. says that these celebrations have always had a problem because many people, especially racial minorities, have been excluded from the full benefits of freedom.
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The U.S. will soon mark 250 years since it was founded.
This anniversary is commonly viewed as a celebration of democracy and freedom.
Eddie Glaude Jr. wrote a book called "America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries."
Glaude believes America’s anniversaries show a contradiction between celebrating freedom and excluding many people.
The book discusses how race has affected America's national celebrations over time.
Geoff Bennett interviewed Eddie Glaude Jr. about his book.
The book highlights that the promise of freedom has not always included all Americans.
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