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Sen. Tina Smith remembers slain Minnesota lawmaker, recounts confrontation with Sen. Mike Lee – CBS News Watch CBS News Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed over the weekend in a politically motivated shooting. Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota, a friend of the Hortmans, joins “The Takeout” to discuss the rise of political violence in the U.S. and her confrontation with Sen. Mike Lee over his post on the shootings. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Muhammed Selim Korkutata | Anadolu | Getty ImagesFor a third time since taking office in January, President Donald Trump plans to extend a deadline that would require China’s ByteDance to divest TikTok’s U.S. business. “President Trump will sign an additional Executive Order this week to keep TikTok up and running,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “As he has said many times, President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark. This extension will last 90 days, which the Administration will spend working to ensure this deal is closed so that the American people can continue to…

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Akshay Kumar’s ‘Housefull 5’ is performing well at the box office, earning ₹162.15 crore in 12 days. Released on June 6, the film is now aiming to surpass Ajay Devgn’s ‘Raid 2,’ which earned ₹172.87 crore. ‘Housefull 5’ had a strong first week with ₹127.25 crore and is currently the sixth biggest grosser of Akshay’s career. Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 continues its impressive run at the box office as it inches closer to surpassing the lifetime collection of Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2. Released on June 6, Housefull 5 has now completed 12 days in theatres and stands with a total…

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Be it everyday worship in the home temple, or the elaborate yagya and hawans at home, the Kalawa is tied by a head priest or an elder person of the family. Whenever there are pujas at home or a temple, there are sanskars or rituals like ‘Naamkaran’, Abhishekam rituals, Janeu ritual, marriage, or the likes, a thread is tied on people’s wrists. Even on festivals like Raksha bandhan, Navratri, etc, before the Puja takes place a thread is tied around the hand. The priest chants Vedic mantras and then ties the thread on the hand, and then people take blessings…

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Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel clicks a photo of KL Rahul during their train journey from London to Leeds. (Screengrab) On their train journey from London to Leeds, the venue for the first Test of the five-match series, Indian cricket team players got nostalgic. They shared childhood stories about travelling by train in India.In a two-minute video posted by the BCCI on X, Team India players were seen leaving their team hotel in London with coffee cups in hand. They acknowledged selfie requests from fans, with a few cheeky digs and stories along the way.”Ball theek karo halka sa,…

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another could face something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration: the death penalty. Minnesota abolished capital punishment in 1911, and the state’s last execution was a botched hanging in 1906. But federal prosecutors announced charges against Vance Boelter on Monday that can carry the death penalty.It’s not unheard of for state and federal prosecutors to both pursue criminal cases for the same offense, especially in high-profile matters.In this case federal authorities essentially grabbed the lead from the…

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Battle continues over National Guard presence in Los Angeles as more troops deployed – CBS Los Angeles Watch CBS News Tom Wait provides a look at the ongoing legal battle over the National Guard’s presence in Los Angeles as 2,000 more troops were deployed on Tuesday. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Trump administration ends pause on ICE arrests at farms, hotels, restaurants – CBS News Watch CBS News The Trump administration has lifted its short-lived pause on immigration arrests at farms, hotels and restaurants. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga and Kelly O’Grady have more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers remarks during the Division of International Finance 7th Anniversary Conference at the Fed on June 02, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesFederal Reserve officials get to voice their outlook this week on the future path of interest rates along with the impact that tariffs and Middle East turmoil will have on the economy.While any immediate movement on interest rates seems improbable, the policy meeting, which concludes Wednesday, will feature important signals that still could move markets.Among the biggest things to watch will be whether Federal Open Market Committee members stick with…

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With the countdown to a BTS reunion is underway, BIGHIT MUSIC heightened excitement among fans, known as ARMY, by announcing on June 18 that the group’s final remaining member, SUGA, is set to be discharged from mandatory military service. BTS will officially reunite as OT7 once rapper Min Yoongi returns to civilian life on June 21, 2025.Since 2022, the BTS members enlisted one after another, but they did so within a similar time frame – effectively serving as a group. Now, all members have completed their duties by June 2025 – many through active duty, others via public roles -…

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Fabiano Caruana of USA during the first game of Norway Chess in Finansparken in Stavanger, Norway, Monday, May 26, 2025. (Carina Johansen/NTB via AP) World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana has made a bold statement about 19-year-old world champion Gukesh and other Indian Grandmasters, calling them “not scary whatsoever” after the Norway Chess tournament.“These Indian players are very strong. I think we’ll be competing on more or less equal terms for a while. But I don’t find them scary yet. Whatsoever!” Caruana said on his C-Squared podcast.“When I play, for example, Arjun or Gukesh, I do get this feeling — not…

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WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is returning to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for the last in a series of often combative hearings before lawmakers, who have pressed him on everything from a ban on transgender troops to his use of a Signal chat to share sensitive military plans.The questions — which also have touched on his firings of top military leaders and even some of his inner circle of advisers — may be dominated by the escalation of airstrikes between Iran and Israel that threaten a potentially devastating regional war. But he is still expected to…

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Israel needs U.S. to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities, defense expert says – CBS News Watch CBS News The International Atomic Energy Agency, or the IAEA, reported that Friday’s air strikes launched by Israel at different Iranian nuclear energy sites appear to have damaged the underground enrichment tunnels at the largest facility. Tom Karako, the director of the Missile Defense Project, joins “The Daily Report” with more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Produced by Josh Yager and Dena Goldstein[This story originally aired on Oct. 31, 2015]Seven years after she shot her husband in their suburban living room, Linda Duffey Gwozdz was in a Los Angeles County court denying, as strongly as she could, that she is a murderess.”This was a horrible accident,” she cried in court, with her late husband’s relatives looking on. “I wish and pray constantly that I could be able to take away your pain, but I can’t.”This case is not a whodunit; it’s more of a why’d she do it? Linda admitted she shot her husband, Patrick Duffey,…

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(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Sunita Ahuja, wife of Bollywood actor Govinda, marked her 57th birthday with a spiritual visit to the Mahakal temple in Ujjain. Known for her simplicity and devotion, Sunita made a solo trip for her birthday puja, a tradition she continues every year. After offering prayers at the revered Kal Bhairav temple, she returned to Mumbai, where a sweet gesture at the airport won hearts.“I went alone and came back alone. Jai Mahakal”Upon her arrival at the Mumbai airport, Sunita was greeted by paparazzi who wished her a happy birthday. In a video shared online, she was seen…

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One of the most popular pet dog breeds in the world, Labrador Retrievers are friendly, loyal, and full of energy. They were originally bred as working dogs to retrieve game (hence named so), Labs need regular exercise to stay fit and calm. Considering their high-energy levels, a simple walk isn’t enough for Labs. Instead, they love swimming, running, and games like fetch which keeps them physically and mentally active. Labs love to eat and so they are prone to weight gain; this can be avoided by daily physical activity. Remember, a bored Lab can become hyper or chew things they…

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File photo of Mohammed Shami. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri and bowling coach Bharat Arun revealed how Mohammed Shami’s anger over a plate of biryani during lunch led to a match-winning performance against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2018. The incident occurred on the fourth day of the final Test match when South Africa needed 223 runs with eight wickets in hand to complete a series whitewash.The hosts had already secured the series by winning the first two matches. By lunch on the fourth day, South Africa had reduced the deficit to 171 runs with seven wickets remaining.Go Beyond…

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A New York City mayoral candidate has been handcuffed and arrested while escorting a defendant out of immigration court.Video shows Brad Lander, a NYC comptroller, being placed in handcuffs and led into an elevator by men in plain clothes.The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Mr Lander for “assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer”, a spokesperson said.Mr Lander, who was released hours later, denied the accusation.The incident comes amid an immigration crackdown under US President Donald Trump, who has directed agents to conduct raids and deport illegal immigrants.It is also the latest confrontation between US agents and…

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