The Supreme Court made a unanimous decision in a patent dispute between Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Amarin Pharma. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote the opinion, which reversed a lower court ruling about when generic drug makers can be sued for patent infringement if they use "skinny labels" to exclude patented uses.
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The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of Hikma Pharmaceuticals.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson authored the unanimous opinion.
The case involved whether generic drug companies can be held liable for patent infringement when they use "skinny labels."
"Skinny labels" mean the generic drugs exclude patented uses on their labels to avoid infringement.
Amarin Pharma sued Hikma after Hikma tried to sell a generic Vascepa with a skinny label.
The lower district court dismissed the case, but an appeals court allowed it to continue before the Supreme Court reversed that decision.
The ruling clarifies legal rules for patent claims related to generic drugs under the Hatch-Waxman Act.
The case will now return to lower courts for further review using the Supreme Court’s guidance.
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Tulsi Gabbard said her husband, Abraham, had surgery to remove a rare type of bone cancer called sacral chordoma. The surgery was successful, and now he is in the recovery phase.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigned from her role as director of national intelligence due to her husband’s diagnosis.
Her husband was diagnosed with sacral chordoma, a rare bone cancer.
The surgery involved removing the affected bone and surrounding tissue.
The operation took several hours to complete.
Gabbard shared this update on the social platform X.
Her husband is now recovering after the surgery.
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Senate Republicans are debating how to respond to a Democratic amendment from Senator Chuck Schumer. The amendment would stop the Department of Justice from using its "anti-weaponization" fund. This disagreement has slowed the progress of the Republican budget plan in the Senate.
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced an amendment regarding the Justice Department’s "anti-weaponization" fund.
The amendment aims to prevent the fund from being used.
Senate Republicans are divided on how to address this amendment.
Senator Bill Cassidy is among the Republicans opposing or questioning the amendment.
The debate has caused delays in the Senate's work on the Republican budget reconciliation package.
The budget reconciliation package is a plan for government spending and policies led by Senate Republicans.
The “anti-weaponization” fund is intended to stop government agencies from misusing their power, though details are part of the debate.
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Todd Blanche, who has served as President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and is currently the acting U.S. attorney general, is expected to be nominated to permanently lead the Justice Department. Sources say President Trump plans to make this nomination official soon.
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Todd Blanche was President Donald Trump's personal attorney.
Blanche is currently the acting attorney general of the United States.
President Trump is preparing to nominate Blanche as the permanent attorney general.
This nomination would give Blanche a permanent leadership role at the Justice Department.
The information comes from sources cited by CBS News.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reported on the story.
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President Donald Trump announced he will officially nominate Todd Blanche to be the permanent attorney general. Blanche has served as the acting attorney general and worked closely with Trump’s agenda in the Justice Department.
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President Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Blanche is currently the acting attorney general.
He previously worked as President Trump’s personal lawyer.
Blanche has been supporting Trump’s policies within the Justice Department.
The nomination was announced at a White House event.
The formal nomination was expected to happen the day after the announcement.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215-208 to direct President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, marking the first congressional action on the matter since the conflict began in February. President Trump called the vote “unpatriotic” and said the war is already over, while some members of his own party opposed his position. Public opinion shows most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the Iran situation, especially given rising gas prices linked to the conflict.
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The House voted to end U.S. hostilities with Iran by a margin of 215-208.
Four Republican House members joined Democrats to support the measure.
President Trump said the war is over and called the vote unpatriotic.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the military operation, called Operation Epic Fury, has concluded.
Despite claims the war ended, gas prices remain high, and the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed to oil shipping.
Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran, according to recent polls.
The Senate is considering a similar resolution to limit the president’s war powers.
The House vote is symbolic but reflects growing concerns about the conflict’s economic impact on U.S. households.
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John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, has agreed to plead guilty to keeping classified information. The deal with the Justice Department could let him avoid prison, but he will face a large fine.
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John Bolton was national security adviser in the Trump administration.
He faces charges related to keeping or sharing classified government information.
The original case included 18 counts against him.
Bolton kept diary-like notes from his time in government.
Officials say he shared these notes with his family while preparing a memoir.
He agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information.
The deal includes a $2.25 million fine.
The judge will decide the final punishment, which could be up to five years in prison but might include no jail time.
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would increase annual benefits by about $10,000 for veterans with severe disabilities who need around-the-clock care. The bill aims to provide better financial support for these veterans and their families, marking the first major benefit increase in over 20 years.
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The bill is called the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act.
It targets about 7,000 veterans with catastrophic disabilities like traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, or loss of multiple limbs.
Eligible veterans would get a $10,000 yearly boost in their Special Monthly Compensation (SMC).
Surviving spouses and families would receive a 1.5% increase in Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC).
This would be the first major non-inflation-related increase in veterans’ benefits since the early 1990s.
The increased benefits are meant to help cover the high costs of daily care and medical needs.
The bill has bipartisan support but has sparked debate over how to fund the cost, which is expected to be in the billions.
Funding proposals include changes to VA home loan fees, which some worry could affect other veterans.
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Former CIA Director Leon Panetta criticized President Donald Trump's choice of Bill Pulte to lead national intelligence. Panetta said Pulte lacks the necessary experience for the job.
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Leon Panetta is a former CIA Director and former Defense Secretary under President Obama.
President Donald Trump selected Bill Pulte for a top national intelligence position.
Bill Pulte currently directs the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Panetta said Pulte has "absolutely no business" in the intelligence role.
The comments were made during an interview on NPR’s "Morning Edition."
Panetta expressed concern about the intelligence community getting a "political hack."
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Some Democratic-led states like California and New York are reducing their climate change policies, while several Republican-led states are increasing their clean energy projects. These changes come as President Trump’s administration cuts clean energy incentives and energy prices rise due to international conflicts.
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California reduced its cap-and-invest program by giving over $3 billion in free pollution allowances to companies.
New York delayed a plan to regulate carbon emissions from 2024 until 2028 and lowered its emissions reduction goals.
Rhode Island’s governor is also trying to roll back aggressive clean energy programs.
President Trump’s administration has cut clean energy incentives and energy-saving programs.
Energy prices have increased partly because of trade problems linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Public polls show many Americans worry about global warming and believe it increases living costs.
Republican-led states, especially Texas, have grown the most in building renewable energy such as wind and solar power.
Texas leads wind energy production and recently surpassed California in utility-scale solar energy capacity.
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A couple received a letter from United Healthcare saying the insurance would not pay for the last two days of their twins’ stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The letter was addressed to one of the newborn babies and said the hospital would cover the costs. United Healthcare later apologized and agreed to pay the bills.
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United Healthcare initially denied coverage for the final two days of twin babies’ NICU stay.
The denial was because one baby was considered eligible for discharge earlier than the other.
The hospital was told to cover those last two days instead of the insurance company.
The letter was addressed to the baby, not the parents, and did not include the baby’s name.
United Healthcare apologized and said the parents were not responsible for the costs.
The insurer decided to pay the NICU stay costs voluntarily.
Treatment in a Level IV NICU can average nearly $118,000 for a stay of 18-24 months, with some out-of-pocket costs for families.
Many insurance denials for NICU care can be appealed and are often caused by simple administrative errors.
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A viral video of a young man eating pineapple pickled in Kool-Aid has sparked widespread social media reactions in the U.S. The colorful snack is very sweet, and discussions about it have revealed deeper issues about health, race, class, and social judgments in America.
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The pineapple treat is made with Kool-Aid, fruit juice, and added sugar, making it very high in calories and sugar.
A single jar can contain about 1,600 calories and 800 calories from added sugar alone.
Health experts recommend limiting daily added sugar to about six teaspoons for women and nine for men.
Similar high-sugar foods, like Starbucks drinks or novelty desserts, rarely face the same harsh criticism.
The backlash includes judging who is allowed to enjoy such treats publicly, often linked to race and economic status.
The way people speak while eating the pineapple has also been mocked, revealing ongoing issues with racial stereotypes.
Online conversations about the snack have touched on poverty, health problems like diabetes and obesity, and social stigma.
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President Donald Trump criticized a vote by the US House of Representatives that sought to order the removal of American troops from the war in Iran. He said the vote was "unpatriotic" and said it disrupted his ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict with Iran.
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The US House of Representatives held a vote to order the withdrawal of US troops from the Iran war.
The vote was largely symbolic and did not immediately change policy.
President Trump responded on his Truth Social platform, calling the vote "unpatriotic."
Trump said the vote happened during his final negotiations to end the war with Iran.
The vote reflects ongoing disagreements in the US government about involvement in the Iran conflict.
Trump is actively involved in trying to end the war through talks with Iran.
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Water pollution is a serious problem in Iowa, caused mainly by farm fertilizers and animal waste flowing into rivers and lakes. This pollution affects people’s health and makes it unsafe or unpleasant to swim and enjoy water activities during summer.
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Iowa produces a lot of corn, soybeans, and hogs, and pollution from farms drains into its rivers and streams.
Fertilizers and manure contain nitrates and phosphorus that harm water quality and contribute to a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.
Many Iowa lakes and streams fail state safety standards for swimming, drinking, or supporting aquatic life.
Some waters have harmful algae blooms and bacteria from sewage, keeping people out of the water.
The state uses voluntary measures and incentives rather than strict rules to reduce pollution but has not reached its goals.
Environmental groups sued the Trump administration for reversing rules meant to reduce nitrate pollution in Iowa rivers.
Iowa has invested hundreds of millions of dollars toward water infrastructure and pollution projects.
Local residents like Hannah Ray J Childs enjoy Iowa’s rivers but take precautions because of pollution; she also helps test water quality and promote river use.
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A review in the UK recommends that National Health Service (NHS) staff should not wear political badges, including those supporting Palestine or Israel, while working. The aim is to keep politics out of healthcare settings to ensure patients feel comfortable and receive fair treatment.
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NHS staff in Britain are advised not to wear political badges on their uniforms.
This includes badges supporting Palestine, Israel, British political parties, or football teams.
The recommendation was made by John Mann, the government’s adviser on anti-Semitism.
The review was done after an attack on a synagogue in Manchester last October.
Officials want patients to trust they will be treated fairly, regardless of their identity.
The government accepts these recommendations to prevent racism and discrimination in NHS care.
Some in Britain have criticized the police for arresting pro-Palestine activists during protests.
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President Donald Trump criticized some Republican lawmakers who voted for a resolution to limit his power to start a war with Iran. The House of Representatives passed this resolution to require congressional approval before military action against Iran, but it still faces challenges in the Senate and a likely presidential veto.
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The House passed a war powers resolution 215 to 208 to limit President Trump’s ability to wage war with Iran.
Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.
President Trump called the vote “unpatriotic” and criticized the Republicans who voted for it.
The resolution aims to stop Trump from engaging in military action against Iran without Congress’s approval.
The Senate, controlled by Republicans, must also pass the resolution for it to become law, but Trump is expected to veto it.
Overriding a presidential veto requires a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate, which is difficult to achieve.
The US Constitution and the War Powers Act of 1973 limit the president’s authority to conduct war without Congress.
The US and Israel began military strikes on Iran on February 28, increasing concerns about the conflict’s impact on the global economy and fuel prices.
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The House Democrats' campaign group added four new candidates to its "Red to Blue" program. This program helps Democrats who want to win seats currently held by Republican lawmakers in the upcoming midterm elections.
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The announcement was made by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) on Thursday.
Four candidates were added to the "Red to Blue" support program.
The program targets districts held by Republicans that Democrats aim to win.
Three of the new candidates recently won competitive primary elections.
The candidates include a former Navy helicopter pilot.
The "Red to Blue" program provides resources and support to strong Democratic challengers.
The goal is to increase the number of Democrats in the House of Representatives after the midterms.
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John Bolton, who was President Donald Trump’s national security adviser during his first term, is expected to plead guilty to keeping classified national security documents. This information comes from sources speaking to CBS News.
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John Bolton served as national security adviser under President Trump’s first term.
He is involved in a legal case about classified documents.
Bolton is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information.
The case concerns national security information that should be kept secret.
The news was reported by CBS News and confirmed by sources close to the case.
Jessica Levinson, a CBS News contributor, provided additional analysis.
The story is being covered on the CBS News app and website.
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A group called "MAHA moms," activists concerned about health risks from the herbicide glyphosate, protested outside the U.S. Supreme Court as it heard a case that could limit lawsuits against Bayer, the company that owns Monsanto. These activists support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health agenda and are trying to influence Congress and public policy on chemical safety before the upcoming elections.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, a case about Bayer’s liability for its glyphosate herbicide.
Glyphosate was a main ingredient in Bayer’s Roundup product and has been linked to cancer claims.
Bayer has already paid about $11 billion to settle nearly 100,000 lawsuits related to glyphosate.
The “MAHA moms” group supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign and health policies.
President Donald Trump had said he would appoint Kennedy as health secretary but his administration supported Bayer in court.
The activists are largely white, wealthy, and well-educated women who became involved due to personal or family health issues.
These activists have pressured Congress against a bill that would protect Bayer from pesticide lawsuits.
A bipartisan amendment aligned with MAHA’s views passed in the House to challenge Bayer’s liability protections.
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Millions of people in the United States will experience unusually warm temperatures early in the summer season. The Northeast region is expected to see temperatures reaching into the 90s.
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A heat wave is coming early this summer across parts of the U.S.
The Northeast will have summer-like weather with highs near 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Millions of Americans will be affected by the warm temperatures.
The information was reported by ABC News' Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee.
The heat wave is expected around early June 2026.
This event represents an early arrival of hot weather in the year.
The report focuses on weather changes in different U.S. regions.
This weather pattern contrasts with typical temperatures for this time of year.
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