US Military Conducts a Rapid Response Exercise at Embassy in Venezuela’s Capital

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The U.S. military conducted a rapid response exercise involving Marines and military aircraft in Venezuela’s capital Saturday, over four months after the ouster of then-President Nicolás Maduro. Two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft, which have characteristics of both a helicopter and a fixed-wing airplane, flew over the recently reopened U.S. Embassy in …

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Kyle Busch Died After Severe Pneumonia Progressed Into Sepsis, His Family Says

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family. Dakota Hunter, vice president of Kyle Busch Companies, said in a news release the family received the medical evaluation on Saturday. Sepsis is considered a life-threatening medical …

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5/23: Saturday Morning – CBS News

5/23: Saturday Morning – CBS News Watch CBS News Record-setting travel is expected in the U.S. over Memorial Day Weekend despite high gas prices.

California tank holding dangerous chemicals is set to explode or leak, officials say. Here’s what to know

Tens of thousands of Southern California residents have been evacuated after officials warned a leaking chemical tank holding a “highly flammable” substance at an aerospace facility would inevitably fail and potentially explode. The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a “highly volatile” substance used in the production of …

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Travel Industry Worries After Trump Administration Reiterates Threat to Sanctuary City Airports

The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights. The U.S. Travel Association said that Mullin confirmed he is considering withdrawing CPB officers in a meeting where …

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Trump Says Negotiators Are Getting Closer to Iran Deal, Media Interviews Show

WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) – President Donald ⁠Trump ⁠said on Saturday ⁠that negotiators for the United States and ​Iran were “getting a lot closer” to finalizing an agreement ‌to end the war, according ‌to an interview with CBS News. He said ⁠a ⁠final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear ​weapon and would ensure …

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Russia Preparing Strike on Ukraine Using Hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’ Missile, Zelenskiy Says

KYIV, May 23 (Reuters) – Russia is preparing a ⁠strike ⁠against Ukraine using a hypersonic ⁠Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, ​citing intelligence from Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe. The warning came a day after Russian ‌President Vladimir Putin ordered his ‌military to prepare options for retaliation against Ukraine for a …

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