Federal prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty against Vance Boelter, who is accused of killing Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. This decision follows a court ruling limiting the use of certain charges needed to apply the death penalty.
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Vance Boelter is accused of fatally shooting state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband in 2025.
A second lawmaker and his wife were wounded in another attack linked to Boelter.
Federal prosecutors will not pursue the death penalty against Boelter.
The decision was influenced by a federal judge's ruling that interstate stalking charges do not qualify as capital crimes.
Boelter is 58 years old.
The Minnesota State Capitol was opened for the public to pay respects to the victims.
This case involves violence against Minnesota lawmakers.
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Police in Toledo, Ohio, are searching for two male suspects after a shooting at a community festival left 12 people injured. The shooting happened during a dispute between two rival groups, and most victims were bystanders.
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The shooting occurred at a festival in Toledo, Ohio, on June 6, 2026.
Twelve people were shot, and all are expected to survive.
Police are looking for two male suspects, aged 18 to 24.
Investigators have interviewed several people and served search warrants but made no arrests yet.
The shooting was triggered by a conflict between two rival groups that escalated into gunfire.
Only three of the people shot were involved in the dispute; the rest were bystanders.
Police are processing two firearms and comparing them to evidence found at the scene.
Officials reviewed video footage and conducted interviews to understand the events leading to the shooting.
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Having credit card debt does not affect your eligibility for Medicare. Medicare eligibility mainly depends on your age, disability, and work history, not your debts or credit score.
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Medicare eligibility usually begins at age 65 if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes while working.
Credit card debt, credit score, and payment history do not influence Medicare enrollment.
High credit card debt can make it harder to pay Medicare premiums, deductibles, and other healthcare costs.
Financial strain from debt might cause some people to delay enrolling in parts of Medicare or supplemental coverage.
Creditors cannot take away your Medicare benefits because of debt, but they may try to collect money from other assets.
Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap) can help cover healthcare costs that Medicare does not fully pay.
Understanding what income and assets are protected is important if you have serious debt issues.
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Social Security is expected to run out of funds by the end of 2032, which would lead to a 22% reduction in monthly benefits for more than 70 million Americans. Even if the program becomes insolvent, it will still pay about 78% of benefits using incoming payroll taxes.
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Social Security provides income to over 70 million Americans, including retirees, disabled workers, and survivors.
The program is projected to become insolvent by the end of 2032, one year earlier than previously thought.
Insolvency means the trust fund is depleted, but benefits will not stop; they will be reduced to about 78% of current levels.
The main reason for the projected insolvency is an aging population with more beneficiaries and fewer workers paying taxes.
A typical beneficiary could face a monthly benefit cut of about 22-24%, roughly $500 less per month.
Advocates urge Congress to act, suggesting options like raising taxes, cutting future benefits, or increasing the retirement age.
Currently, workers pay Social Security tax only on earnings up to $184,500; some propose removing this cap to raise more money.
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The US military used a drone boat to rescue two US Army pilots after their helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. This is the first known rescue of its kind using a drone at sea, and it shows new ways drones can help in military rescue missions.
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Two US Army pilots flying an AH-64 Apache helicopter were rescued after their helicopter went down near Oman on June 8.
A drone boat, operated by Task Force 59 of the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain, picked up the pilots from the water.
This marks the first time the US military used a drone to rescue people at sea.
The cause of the helicopter crash is unclear; it may have been due to enemy fire, mechanical failure, or another issue.
The Apache helicopter is used to target small boats operated by Iran’s paramilitary force near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route that has seen attacks and blockades related to conflicts between the US, Israel, and Iran since early 2026.
The US Navy is working to integrate drones and artificial intelligence into its maritime operations.
The drone boat rescue could lead to more use of drone technology in future search-and-rescue missions, especially in regions like the Pacific.
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A recent poll found that nearly 60% of U.S. adults expect gas prices to increase over the next year. The rise in fuel costs is linked to instability caused by the ongoing war in Iran.
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The poll surveyed 4,531 U.S. adults.
59% of respondents expect gas prices to go up in the next year.
The war in Iran is affecting energy markets worldwide.
Rising gas prices are a major concern for many Americans.
The survey was released by Reuters/Ipsos.
The situation highlights the connection between international conflicts and domestic fuel costs.
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A hidden camera was found inside a government building in Westminster, London, where the Home Office and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) are located. Security services have been informed, but government officials have not given detailed comments about the incident.
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The camera was discovered behind a ceiling panel in a communal area of the Marsham Street complex.
The building houses the Home Office and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
The Home Office handles policing and national security in England and Wales.
The MHCLG is responsible for housing and planning policy in England.
The camera was found in MHCLG’s section, away from ministerial offices.
Security services are investigating the matter.
Government officials have declined to provide detailed comments.
A shadow Cabinet Office minister called for an urgent investigation to find out who placed the camera and whether any sensitive information was compromised.
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A parasitic fly called the New World screwworm, which eats living tissue, has been found in animals in Texas and New Mexico for the first time since the 1960s. Politicians are arguing about who is responsible for the outbreak, with some blaming border policies under President Biden and others blaming funding cuts during President Trump’s administration.
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The New World screwworm larva feeds on living tissue and can seriously harm or kill livestock.
The parasite was confirmed in Texas last week in three calves and a goat, and also in a dog in New Mexico.
Canada has banned cattle imports from Texas because of the outbreak.
The parasite has been spreading north from Central America through Mexico over recent years.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins blamed the outbreak on border security failures under President Biden.
Some Republicans blame the outbreak on Biden-era policies, suggesting migration played a role, though no evidence supports this.
Democrats blame cuts and staffing reductions made during President Trump’s administration to programs monitoring the parasite.
The USDA took steps to restrict imports from Mexico and provide emergency funds after learning of cases there in late 2024.
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Vice President Vance and his family have installed a chicken coop at their home at the Naval Observatory. The coop is designed to look like their Victorian-style residence and now holds dozens of baby chickens.
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Vice President Vance lives at the Naval Observatory residence.
A chicken coop has been added to the property.
The coop is made to resemble the Victorian-style home.
Dozens of chicks are currently living in the coop.
The chicken coop was reported by The Daily Wire.
The coop was created by Carolina Coops, a family-owned business.
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Vice President JD Vance has asked the Justice Department to investigate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison for alleged social services fraud. This request is part of the Trump administration’s new effort to fight fraud in government programs, but Minnesota officials deny the accusations and say the probe is politically motivated.
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Vice President JD Vance requested a Justice Department investigation into Minnesota’s top officials over alleged social services fraud.
The investigation centers on claims that they knew about widespread misuse of government programs but did not stop it.
The Justice Department has not confirmed whether it will open an inquiry.
Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are Democrats who deny the charges.
Ellison called the investigation a political stunt and said there is no proof his office ignored wrongdoing.
The Trump administration created a new National Fraud Enforcement Division to focus on fraud in government programs.
This division reports closely to President Donald Trump’s White House, raising concerns about political influence.
Vance said government officials must be held responsible if they allow fraud or retaliate against whistleblowers.
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Vice-President JD Vance asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over alleged fraud in state social programs. A House committee report claims the state officials knew about fraud but did not act, and that they retaliated against whistleblowers. Both Walz and Ellison deny the allegations and call the investigation politically motivated.
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Vice-President JD Vance referred Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Justice Department for investigation.
A 205-page House committee report alleges Walz and Ellison ignored widespread fraud and retaliated against people who reported it.
The report focuses on fraud in social programs including childcare and food assistance.
A major fraud case involved a $250 million scheme by the group Feeding Our Future, which falsely claimed to feed children.
The group’s leader, Aimee Bock, was sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison.
Ellison called the allegations unfounded and accused the Trump administration of using government power for political attacks.
Walz’s office said the report is a distraction and pointed to President Trump’s record on fraud.
Fraud concerns have led to federal immigration enforcement actions and funding freezes for some state programs.
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President Donald Trump was booed by fans at Madison Square Garden when shown on video screens during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals. He was the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game.
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The event took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The boos occurred after Trump was shown giving a military salute on the arena’s big screens during the anthem.
Fans chanted "U-S-A! U-S-A!" while the anthem was sung by Avery Wilson.
Support for the U.S. flag and the New York Knicks players brought cheers from the crowd.
Mentions of the San Antonio Spurs led to strong boos from spectators.
President Trump said he thought the crowd gave mostly cheers and called the response enthusiastic.
After the game, Trump left for Washington aboard Air Force One.
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Speaker Mike Johnson met with President Donald Trump to discuss the situation around Bill Pulte being named acting Director of National Intelligence. The appointment has caused concern among Democrats, which puts the renewal of key national spying powers at risk before they expire soon.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is meeting with President Donald Trump.
Bill Pulte was appointed as acting Director of National Intelligence by President Trump.
Democrats are upset about Pulte’s appointment.
The disagreement threatens the reauthorization of U.S. intelligence surveillance powers.
These powers are set to expire at the end of the week.
The meeting took place at the U.S. Capitol.
The issue involves control over the country’s foreign intelligence operations.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the White House is seriously considering a long-term replacement for Bill Pulte as the Director of National Intelligence. This nomination could help end the current delay by Democrats in approving updated intelligence surveillance powers that will expire soon.
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The White House is looking for a new permanent Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to replace Bill Pulte.
Bill Pulte currently serves as the acting DNI.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is involved in discussions about this nomination.
Democrats have been blocking the renewal of expanded intelligence surveillance authorities.
These surveillance authorities are set to expire on Friday.
Approving a new DNI nominee might help resolve the delay in renewing these powers.
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Comedian Jon Stewart said that President Donald Trump had a very difficult time during an interview on NBC’s "Meet the Press." The interview ended suddenly after President Trump removed his microphone and left following challenging questions from the host Kristen Welker.
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President Trump appeared on NBC News’ program "Meet the Press."
During the interview, host Kristen Welker questioned President Trump about false claims.
President Trump abruptly ended the interview by taking off his microphone and walking away.
Jon Stewart described the interview as President Trump’s “worst nightmare.”
The interview was tense and involved sharp exchanges between the president and the host.
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The article explains the history and background of Uncle Sam, a symbol used to represent the United States government. It looks at who inspired this national figure and how it became a well-known icon.
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Uncle Sam is a character that stands for the U.S. government.
The image of Uncle Sam has been used for many years in American culture.
The article explores the origin of Uncle Sam’s name and appearance.
It connects Uncle Sam to real people and historical events.
The story is part of the CBS News series called "USA to Z."
The feature is available to watch on CBS News platforms.
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A man in Louisiana was attacked by an alligator after he reportedly tried to escape from a drunk driving investigation. Even after being injured by the alligator, the man kept running and was found again by authorities.
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The incident happened in Louisiana.
A man was being investigated for driving while intoxicated (DWI).
The man tried to run away from the investigation.
During the escape, he was attacked by an alligator.
Despite his injuries from the attack, he continued to flee.
Authorities later found the man after the attack.
The alligator attack was part of the man’s attempt to escape law enforcement.
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Many young voters feel unhappy with both the Democratic and Republican parties. They believe that neither party fully understands or addresses their concerns as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
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Young voters express dissatisfaction with both major political parties.
They feel that Democrats and Republicans "get it wrong" on important issues.
The discussion occurred ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Emma Goldberg, a reporter for The New York Times, discussed this topic on CBS News 24/7 Mornings.
Young voters’ disillusionment may influence election outcomes.
The issue highlights a possible gap between political parties and younger citizens.
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Oklahoma became the 17th U.S. state to ban child marriage by raising the minimum marriage age to 18 with no exceptions. The new law will take effect on November 1, joining other states that have ended child marriage to protect minors, especially girls, from abuse and exploitation.
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Oklahoma’s law, signed by Governor Kevin Stitt, makes 18 the minimum marriage age with no exceptions starting November 1.
Before this, minors could marry with parental or court approval, including children 16 or younger.
Child marriage is still legal in 33 states, some with no minimum age.
Since 2000, about 315,000 children as young as 10 have been married in the U.S., mostly girls to adult men.
17 states have banned child marriage by raising the marriage age to 18; examples include Maine, Oregon, and Missouri.
Child marriage is considered a human rights violation by the United Nations because minors cannot give full consent.
Advocates warn that minors may be taken across state lines for marriage where laws are less strict.
Other states like Arizona, Ohio, and North Carolina are currently considering laws to ban child marriage.
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