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Some Janet Mills backers want her to resume her Maine Senate campaign against Graham Platner
by Patrick Svitek on June 2, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Some prominent supporters of Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ now-suspended run for US Senate suggested Monday she should revive her campaign in a last-ditch effort to stop Graham Platner as his bid becomes engulfed by another controversy.
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Kyiv hit by large wave of Russian strikes, people feared trapped in apartment building rubble
by Kosta Gak,Helen Regan on June 2, 2026 at 12:52 AM
People are feared trapped under the rubble of a multi-story residential building after Russia launched a heavy drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital early Tuesday morning, according to Ukrainian officials.
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New Mexico ‘Truth Commission’ begins investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, will issue subpoenas
by MJ Lee,Nicky Robertson on June 1, 2026 at 10:19 PM
A New Mexico legislative panel announced on Monday it is issuing more than a dozen subpoenas as a part of its probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s “Zorro Ranch,” and called on survivors of the late sex offender and other members of the public to share what they might know about Epstein’s past crimes in the state.
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This GOP congressman is running unopposed in Tuesday’s primary. He’s been missing from Washington for nearly three months
by Sarah Ferris on June 1, 2026 at 10:19 PM
GOP Rep. Tom Kean is running unopposed in his primary on Tuesday, seeking a third term in one of the nation’s most competitive seats.
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Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
by Kristen Holmes,Adam Cancryn on June 1, 2026 at 9:55 PM
The Trump administration has signaled to Republican congressional leaders that it plans to drop the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, though it was unclear how firm or permanent that plan is, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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On the frontlines of DRC’s Ebola Crisis
by Abel Alvarado on June 1, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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Budget airlines, sleep lessons, roller coaster rescue: Catch up on the day’s stories
by Daniel Wine on June 1, 2026 at 9:13 PM
CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day.
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Ex-FBI agents launch support group for employees struggling to adjust under Kash Patel’s leadership
by Holmes Lybrand on June 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
In the wake of FBI Director Kash Patel’s efforts to root out so-called weaponization in the agency, firing dozens of employees for their perceived bias, former agents set up their own group to help those struggling under the new leadership.
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Anthropic files for U.S. IPO
by Julia Diorio on June 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul
by Brian Stelter on June 1, 2026 at 8:45 PM
CBS News management faced a fresh crisis on Monday after legendary “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley accused the network’s editor in chief Bari Weiss of trying to “kill” the acclaimed newsmagazine.
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Man charged with threatening to kill ICE officer as protests continue outside New Jersey detention facility
by Chris Boyette on June 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Days of protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey, have led to clashes between demonstrators and officers and a handful of arrests. Now, one New York man faces federal charges alleging he threatened to kill an ICE officer and his family.
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Trump DOJ says it will abide by court ruling pausing $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
by Kasie Hunt on June 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Decoding AI: How the political ad campaign world is being shaped by artificial intelligence
by Pamela Brown on June 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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The battle for the Senate could come down to candidate baggage
by Aaron Blake on June 1, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Problematic candidates have mostly been a hurdle for Senate Republicans in recent years. But in 2026, they could be a real problem for both parties — and could potentially decide Senate control.
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Hackers breach senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda
by Sean Lyngaas,Zachary Cohen on June 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Hackers breached a senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and temporarily posted a string of pro-Iran and anti-US propaganda on Sunday, some of it invoking the Vietnam War.
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DC-area SNAP recipients face new work requirements, could mean 18,000 people lose benefits
by Pamela Brown on June 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children
by Hadas Gold on June 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Florida is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging they know ChatGPT is not safe, especially for minors.
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Remains of Los Alamos National Laboratory employee missing for nearly a year found in New Mexico forest
by Alisha Ebrahimji on June 1, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Human remains discovered by a hiker in a northern New Mexico national forest last week have been identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared nearly a year ago, authorities said.
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White House still has not offered solution to GOP concerns over ‘weaponization’ fund, leaving immigration funds in limbo
by Ted Barrett,Adam Cancryn on June 1, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Many Senate Republican remain furious at the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and are refusing to advance a separate bill to fund immigration enforcement until guardrails are put in place.
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Sleep has many benefits. Why do humans as a species get so little?
by Katie Hunt on June 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Anthropologist and author David Samson examines how the story of human sleep unfolded in his new book, “The Sleepless Ape.”