A measles outbreak in a county in Virginia has grown to nearly 90 cases. State health officials are advising people who are sick or not vaccinated to avoid large groups to help stop the spread.
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There is a measles outbreak in a Virginia county.
The number of confirmed measles cases is nearly 90.
State health officials are involved in managing the outbreak.
Officials recommend that sick people stay away from large gatherings.
People who are not vaccinated are also asked to avoid big groups.
The goal is to reduce the spread of measles in the community.
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A man is facing federal charges after he allegedly slapped a Delta flight attendant’s buttocks during a flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Los Angeles on May 9, 2026. The incident is being treated as a serious offense by authorities.
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The incident happened on a Delta Air Lines flight on May 9, 2026.
The flight was traveling from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Los Angeles.
The man is accused of touching a flight attendant inappropriately.
The charge against the man is filed at the federal level, meaning it involves U.S. government law.
Such charges usually relate to the safety and respect of airline crew members during flights.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed emergency use of the drug nitenpyram to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats. This drug kills the larvae of the parasite that eats live flesh and has recently appeared again in some U.S. animals after being thought eradicated.
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The FDA authorized emergency use of nitenpyram for pets with screwworm infestations.
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug approved to treat this flesh-eating parasite.
It can be given to dogs and cats weighing at least two pounds and at least four weeks old.
The drug was previously approved in 2000 under the brand name Capstar to treat fleas.
New World screwworm larvae eat live flesh and lay eggs in open wounds of warm-blooded animals.
Recent cases of screwworm were found in cattle in Texas and a dog in New Mexico.
Treatment with nitenpyram quickly kills most larvae, but pets may need veterinary help to remove dead or remaining larvae.
Nitenpyram does not prevent new screwworm infestations; a second dose should be given six hours after the first.
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At least seven U.S. states have decided not to participate in President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair, an event celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary. These states cited cost issues and concerns about the event becoming politically divisive.
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The Great American State Fair is a 16-day event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., running from June 25 to July 10.
It is organized by Freedom 250, a nonprofit linked to President Trump, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
The fair plans to include pavilions from all 50 states and U.S. territories showing their culture and heritage.
At least seven states—Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington—have said they will not send official exhibits.
Reasons given include high costs, such as a $70,000 shipping fee, and worries that the event is becoming politically one-sided.
Participating states must pay for designing and decorating their exhibits; Freedom 250 pays for building the booths.
Some states want to focus their resources on local celebrations instead of this national event.
A concert planned to open the fair faced issues after many performers withdrew due to controversy.
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Large numbers "8647" appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., several hours before police arrived to investigate on June 11. The U.S. Park Police are treating the markings as possible vandalism and are looking into the incident amid upcoming large events on the Mall.
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The numbers "8647" were visible on the grass near the World War II Memorial from about 6 a.m. until police arrived at 11:30 a.m.
The discoloration caused by the numbers is under investigation, and grass samples have been collected.
"86" is U.S. slang meaning "get rid of," and "47" is interpreted as a reference to President Donald Trump, the 47th president.
The phrase "8647" has been used by critics of President Trump as a protest slogan but is also seen by officials as a potential threat.
The U.S. Department of Interior said any threats against the President are taken seriously and that responsible parties will be held accountable.
The markings appeared during a period of increased activity on the National Mall, including events related to President Trump’s birthday and a UFC fight.
Similar uses of "8647" have appeared in protests and legal cases, drawing federal attention.
U.S. Park Police confirmed they responded after a report of the markings and are continuing their investigation.
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Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano told lawmakers that customer service at the Social Security Administration (SSA) has improved, with shorter wait times and fewer disability claim backlogs. However, some Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups say many people still face difficulties accessing benefits, challenging these claims.
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The SSA serves over 70 million Americans with retirement, survivor, and disability benefits.
Commissioner Bisignano said the SSA reduced phone wait times to under 5 minutes in May 2026, down from 42 minutes in 2024.
Field office wait times fell by about 30 percent, with 99% of offices open and no closures due to staffing cuts.
Online transactions increased by 37%, and new online accounts rose by 21%.
The backlog of initial disability claims dropped from 1.26 million in June 2024 to about 862,000 in 2026.
Average processing time for initial disability claims decreased from 233 days to 184 days between May 2024 and May 2026.
Disability hearing wait times fell by nearly 80 days since fiscal year 2024.
Critics argue that agency changes, including staff cuts and office consolidations, have made it harder for some people to get help.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a mother and arrested a father near a Baltimore elementary school while children were arriving. The incident caused concern among school and government leaders who said families should feel safe at schools without fear of arrest.
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The ICE actions took place at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School during morning drop-off.
School principal Marc Martin said the event disrupted the community and disappointed the school district.
Maryland state officials condemned ICE’s actions, especially since it happened during a pre-K graduation.
DHS said the arrest started outside the school and involved Jesus Acevedo-Sanchez resisting arrest and using a vehicle to evade officers.
Acevedo-Sanchez faces federal charges for resisting arrest and damaging government property.
A second person in the car punched officers and is also charged.
Maryland recently passed a law to limit federal immigration enforcement actions at sensitive places like schools.
ICE stated they do not target schools but will act to catch criminals who put children’s safety at risk.
Videos show the arrest happening near children and school grounds, with a child in the vehicle and a woman shouting that the incident is happening on school property.
President Donald Trump has prioritized immigration enforcement and recently increased funding for his immigration agenda.
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A large fire broke out on June 11 at a medical equipment warehouse near San Francisco, in Tracy, California. Firefighters evacuated workers from the warehouse and nearby buildings while working to control the fire.
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The fire happened at the Medline distribution center, a medical equipment warehouse.
The location is about one hour east of San Francisco, in Tracy, California.
All staff from the warehouse were safely evacuated and accounted for.
Other buildings in the same industrial park were also evacuated.
Firefighters were actively working to control and put out the fire.
Thick smoke was seen rising over the area.
No information about injuries or damage beyond the warehouse was reported.
The event happened on June 11, 2026.
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The Department of Homeland Security has waived several environmental and historic preservation laws to allow construction of border security infrastructure, including barriers and roads, within Big Bend National Park in Texas. This decision supports President Donald Trump’s plan to build a border wall, despite opposition from local leaders, environmentalists, and the fact that illegal crossings in the area are very low.
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Congress allocated $46.5 billion last year for border wall construction.
Big Bend National Park covers 800,000 acres and attracts about 500,000 visitors yearly.
The waiver exempts the border wall project from major environmental and historic protection laws.
The plan includes building 4-6 foot tall vehicle barriers in four parts, new roads up to 24 feet wide, and installing surveillance technology.
Big Bend is home to endangered species, a declining bighorn sheep population, and Native American rock art.
Local leaders and public land users have strongly opposed wall construction in the park.
Illegal border crossings in the Big Bend sector are less than half a percent of total U.S. illegal crossings.
Customs and Border Protection has provided little clear communication about the project’s details.
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Most Americans believe the country’s best days are behind it as the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, with many feeling unhappy about the nation’s current state. However, many people remain hopeful about their personal future and have mixed views about long-term issues like race relations and political divisions.
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About 70% of U.S. adults were unhappy with how things were going in the country in early 2026.
Nearly 60% said the best years of America are in the past, while 40% said they are still ahead.
Only half believed the year ahead (2026) would be better than the year before, the lowest since 2020.
Two-thirds expect the country to be more politically divided by 2050.
Trust in the government, major parties, media, and other institutions has decreased over time.
Americans have more negative views about their democracy and citizens’ morals compared to other countries.
Almost half of Americans are optimistic about the country’s future, and 54% feel happy about it.
Half of the people think race relations will improve by 2050, the only major future issue with no clear majority expecting decline.
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A study found that widespread job losses for workers with disabilities, predicted by some people, did not happen in any of the states examined. This suggests that concerns about negative employment effects for these workers may not be accurate.
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The study looked at multiple states to check job loss claims.
Researchers found no large-scale job losses among workers with disabilities.
Predictions about negative employment effects for workers with disabilities were not supported.
The article focuses on the situation of workers with disabilities and their wages.
It suggests that workers with disabilities deserve better treatment and pay.
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A stowaway carrying over 500 pounds of cocaine and a gun was found on a barge near Puerto Rico by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard and Homeland Security arrested the suspect and seized the drugs, which are worth about $4.8 million, as part of ongoing efforts to stop drug and human smuggling in the Caribbean.
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The stowaway had about 524 pounds of cocaine and a firearm.
The incident happened off the coast of Puerto Rico in San Juan Harbor.
Two Coast Guard cutters and Homeland Security worked together in the arrest.
The cocaine’s estimated street value is $4.8 million.
The Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo took custody of the suspect and the drugs.
This is the second time this year a stowaway with a large drug shipment was caught in the same harbor.
The U.S. government continues efforts to stop drug trafficking and human smuggling in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific.
Earlier this year, a stowaway was caught with 789 pounds of cocaine floating in a Puerto Rican harbor.
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A federal judge ruled that the White House can hold a UFC event on Sunday. The event will take place in a fighting ring already set up on the South Lawn of the White House.
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A federal judge made the decision on Friday.
The decision allows the UFC event to happen at the White House.
The event is scheduled for Sunday.
An elaborate fighting ring is already built on the South Lawn of the White House.
The UFC event will be held at an official government location.
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Sam Bankman-Fried lost his appeal against his conviction and 25-year prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange. A federal appeals court upheld the decision after he was found guilty of stealing $8 billion from customers and misleading investors.
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Sam Bankman-Fried founded the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which collapsed in 2022.
He was convicted on seven felony charges including fraud and conspiracy in 2023.
Prosecutors said he stole $8 billion from FTX customers.
Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty but admitted to mistakes in running FTX.
His lawyers argued the trial judge stopped him from showing proof that FTX had enough money for customer withdrawals.
Former FTX employees testified that Bankman-Fried ordered them to use customer funds to cover losses at his hedge fund Alameda Research.
Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison and is held near Santa Barbara, California.
He is eligible for release in 2044.
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The U.S. Supreme Court declined to overturn a lower court’s decision that ruled using nitrogen gas for execution is cruel and unconstitutional. As a result, Alabama postponed the planned execution of Jeffery Lee and will not use another method to carry it out.
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Jeffery Lee’s execution by nitrogen gas was scheduled but delayed.
A lower court decided that executing by nitrogen gas is unconstitutional because it is cruel.
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to overturn that lower court ruling.
The Supreme Court’s decision came after the planned execution time.
Alabama wanted to proceed with the nitrogen gas execution but was blocked by a court order.
The Alabama Department of Corrections said they would not try another execution method that evening.
This would have been the ninth execution in the U.S. using nitrogen gas if it had gone ahead.
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Senator Adam Schiff said that President Trump’s statements about negotiations to end the war with Iran are not very believable. Earlier, President Trump warned about increased military strikes on Tehran but then canceled them, saying Iran’s supreme leader agreed to a deal.
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Senator Adam Schiff criticized President Trump’s account of Iran war negotiations as lacking credibility.
President Trump initially threatened to increase military strikes on Tehran.
Later, President Trump canceled the planned strikes.
President Trump said Iran’s supreme leader approved a deal to reopen talks or negotiations.
The exchange relates to ongoing tensions and discussions between the U.S. and Iran.
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President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran will be completed soon. However, Iranian officials say no final agreement has been reached yet. Also, President Trump has decided not to nominate Pulte for the national intelligence position.
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President Trump states that a deal with Iran is "going to get done."
Iranian officials caution that talks with the U.S. have not reached a final conclusion.
President Trump initially chose Pulte for a national intelligence role.
President Trump has since withdrawn Pulte's nomination.
The news was reported by CBS News and correspondent Ed O'Keefe.
The Iran deal talks involve complex negotiations on nuclear and other issues.
The status of the Iran deal is important for U.S. foreign policy and security.
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The article suggests that Representative Elise Stefanik and Congressman Lee Zeldin would be strong choices for the roles of Director of National Intelligence and Attorney General. These nominations could lead to successful outcomes for President Donald Trump.
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Elise Stefanik is proposed for Director of National Intelligence.
Lee Zeldin is proposed for Attorney General.
Both nominees are seen as favorable options.
These choices could support President Trump’s administration.
The roles involve overseeing national intelligence and legal affairs.
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Tyler Robinson's lawyers asked Judge Tony Graf to look into whether prosecutors broke a gag order by speaking to TMZ and Fox News. The attorneys are concerned that these comments might have influenced public opinion unfairly.
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Tyler Robinson's attorneys requested an investigation by Judge Tony Graf.
The investigation is about prosecutors' comments made to TMZ and Fox News.
There is a gag order that likely restricts what can be publicly discussed about the case.
The lawyers believe the prosecutors may have violated this gag order.
A gag order is a legal rule that limits public statements to ensure a fair trial.
The judge will decide if the prosecutors broke any rules by speaking to the media.
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A federal judge criticized the Trump administration for not following a court order to quickly restart processing immigration applications. The applications had been paused after a shooting involving National Guard officers.
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Judge John McConnell ruled that the Department of Homeland Security acted unlawfully by pausing immigration processing.
The pause affected immigration applications from certain nationals.
The delay began after a shooting incident involving National Guard officers.
The judge demanded the Trump administration comply immediately with the court order.
The government had stopped processing applications without legal approval.
The case highlights tensions between immigration policies and legal rulings.
The ruling aims to ensure immigration processes are carried out lawfully and without unnecessary delay.
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