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BRAD SMITH, CNN ANCHOR: It is half past the hour. Let's hit the refresh button on our top stories.
New video this morning shows what Iranian state media is calling a missile launch against U.S. targets in the Middle East. It was hours after the U.S. retaliated over the downing of an Apache helicopter. Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait all reporting intercepting Iranian strikes today.
Plus, Graham Platner was all but certain to win Maine's Democratic Senate primary last night. Still, some believe that concerns over his past personal behaviors would lead to protest votes for Governor Janet Mills, who suspended her campaign months ago. But Platner assured voters last night that he will earn their trust.
And President Trump is expected to sign a $70 billion ICE and border patrol funding bill into law. The House passed the measure yesterday and it will fund the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of Trump's second term. The bill does not include though $1 billion for White House security upgrades, including Trump's East Wing ballroom renovations.
Let's go back to our top story -- the back-and-forth retaliatory strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
CNN's Paula Hancocks joins us live from Abu Dhabi. Thank you, Paula, for hopping on.
PAULA HANCOCKS, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well Brad, at this point, in the hours to come we'll be watching very closely to see if that was a one- off escalation between the U.S. and Iran or whether it is just one step on this escalatory ladder that we have seen in the past.
Now we did see that Iran targeted U.S. military bases, it said, in three different countries -- Bahrain, also in Kuwait, and in Jordan. No word at this point on possible damage or casualties.
Now this does follow the U.S. targeting three separate locations just along the Strait of Hormuz. The Central Command saying that they had targeted air defense, ground control stations, and radar sites in retaliation for that Apache helicopter being taken down by an Iranian drone.
Now what that means for the talks itself, we have heard from a U.S. official that what they were trying to do was really give a warning to Iranian and they don't believe that this escalation in hostilities will actually have an impact on talks itself.
However, what we have heard from Tehran at this point, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson saying that Iran is reviewing negotiations, accusing the United States of negotiating in bad faith. Also saying that any diplomatic process is harmed by the use of force.
We heard though from U.S. Central Command saying that they believe their retaliation was "a proportional response."
Brad.
SMITH: CNN's Paula Hancocks with the latest, reporting live in Abu Dhabi. Thank you so much, Paula.
Voters in four states -- they're making their voices heard in the leadup to the U.S. midterm elections in November. Among the most closely watched races is Maine's Senate primary.
CNN projects Graham Platner will secure the Democratic nomination. He will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner's win comes amid several scandals looming over his campaign.
And CNN's Arlette Saenz reports with more.
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ARLETTE SAENZ, CNN CORRESPONDENT: The matchup in one of the country's marquee Senate races this year is now officially set. Democratic candidate Graham Platner will face off against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race that could very well determine control of the Senate majority next year.
Now, Platner, in his speech to supporters at his primary night event, really went on the attack against Sen. Susan Collins trying to lay out some of the contrasts that he plans to pursue in this general election battle. Take a listen.
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GRAHAM PLATNER, (D) MAINE SENATE NOMINEE: Susan Collins may have started -- may have started her career decades ago in Washington with good intentions, but she has become just as spineless and corrupt as the establishment she now serves.
SAENZ: Platner will still need to contend with some of the voter angst about the controversies that have surrounded his campaign. Republicans have made clear that they want to put those scandals front and center in their messaging against Platner. Senator Collins told our colleague Manu Raju that she believes that
some of the allegations about the way that Platner treated past girlfriends are very serious and troubling and that Platner has more explaining to do to Maine voters.
Now in his remarks Platner said that he's not perfect and that he has made mistakes, but that he is trying to grow from them and wants to earn the trust of Maine voters. But there are some Democrats on the national level who worry that these controversies could complicate their ability to flip this seat blue come November.
Arlette Saenz, CNN, Blue Hill, Maine.
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SMITH: All right. Thank you, Arlette, for that reporting.
Now Maine's primary isn't the only one with big implications for the upcoming midterms.
In South Carolina CNN projects longtime senator and staunch Trump ally Lindsey Graham will once again secure the Republican nomination. He will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November. Last night Graham credited President Trump's endorsement as the reason for his sweeping victory over a crowded GOP field.
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SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM (R-SC): You're the gold standard in the Republican world. The most consequential endorsement I think in the history of politics. And when you spoke the people of South Carolina listened. And President Trump, I'm coming back to the Senate in '27. I'm going to win in November and I'm going to help you change this world and change this country.
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SMITH: And one week after California's primary, CNN can project that Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the governor's race. He will face Democrat Xavier Becerra who has now been endorsed by California's current governor, Gavin Newsom.
A Democratic-led bill aimed at making it easier for workers to form unions has passed the House. Twenty Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats in approving the measures. And supporters of the bill used what's called a discharge petition to bypass House leadership and force a vote over Speaker Mike Johnson's objections.
Well, Ms. Rachel, a popular children's educator and YouTuber, visited Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey to meet with children separated from their detained parents. The federal immigration detention center has been the site of protests since mid-May. Detainees and immigration advocates have raised concerns about alleged inhumane conditions inside the privately run facility.
CNN's Natalie Haytayan reports with more. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
NATALIE HAYTAYAN, CNN PRODUCER (voiceover): This is celebrity childhood educator Ms. Rachel singing with children whose parents are in ICE custody at Delaney Hall in New Jersey.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Oh, I looked at my dad, and he looked like a prisoner.
HAYTAYAN (voiceover): In an Instagram post she said that she met with a 13-year-old whose father is being held at the immigration detention center and said, "I will always stand with these families," calling for the families to be reunited.
The YouTuber, whose full name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, has been advocating for children and families who get separated by ICE for months.
Activists have been protesting outside Delaney Hall since mid-May over alleged inhumane conditions for the detainees inside the center. Department of Homeland Security has denied these allegations.
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SMITH: The bus driver accused in the death of five people in a chain- reaction crash in Virginia is now in jail. This is an update to a story from last month. And 48-year-old Jing Sheng Dong of New York was taken into custody after being released from the hospital. He is facing five counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of reckless driving. Authorities say that he was speeding when he allegedly drove into a line of cars in a construction zone on an interstate. Besides the five deaths, 44 people were injured in the crash.
A federal judge in Alabama has banned the state from doing execution using nitrogen gas, ruling that the controversial method violates the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. And it could stop the execution of Jeffery Lee planned for Thursday. He's on death row for a double murder during a 1998 pawn shop robbery. Alabama is expected to appeal the ruling, and the matter could end up before the Supreme Court.
First responders in Harrison County, Indiana are calling it unprecedented flash flooding. Also rarely seen, a floating propane tank spewing gas as it jets down a river and -- yeah, you heard me -- this was all on a road.
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Meteorologist Chris Warren explains with more.
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CHRIS WARREN, AMS METEOROLOGIST: A propane tank was seen floating in an Indiana town flooded by a months' worth of rain in just a few hours. Rescue crews are responding to the flooding in Lanesville after storms
stuck over the town with torrential rainfall rates as high as seven inches per hour. It even caused this baseball field to completely disappear underwater.
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SMITH: Wow.
Now, fire officials -- they're saying that all missing propane tanks have been located and secured and no injuries were reported.
Taylor Swift surprising fans and stars at the "Toy Story 5" premiere. She wrote the song "I Knew It, I Knew You" for the movie, showing up on the red carpet and taking a pic with Jessie from the movie.
After the credits rolled, Swift took to the stage to perform a live acoustic version of her new song, "I Knew It, I Knew You" from the movie's soundtrack. Then Swift surprised the crowd again, bringing out the iconic Randy Newman to sing "You've Got A Friend in Me" -- the main theme song for the original "Toy Story" released in 1995.
"Toy Story 5" releases in theaters on June 19.
And Madonna has released a star-studded short film to promote her upcoming album. See if you can spot any of your favorite celebrities in this. Let's roll it.
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Who isn't in Madonna's new short film? The 10- minute film "Confessions II" dropped Monday, and it features a lot of celebrity cameos -- super model Kate Moss, popstar Sabrina Carpenter, actor Benedict Cumberbatch, actress Julia Garner, and even English soccer player Cole Palmer to name a few. Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon also makes an appearance.
The film features music from Madonna's upcoming album "Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II," which Madonna says will be released July 3.
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SMITH: Dang. If they kept going, I would have expected to see LeBron James in there.
Also, a high-profile couple just made their romance red carpet official. Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared at the Tribeca Film Festival on Monday. The couple was there for the premiere of Perry's new concert documentary. They've reportedly been dating for about a year now.
And another box office record for the low-budget horror film "Obsession." The movie that cost less than $1 million to make has now made more than $225 million at the global box office.
And Sir Paul McCartney is still making Billboard history of his own. His new album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" just debuted at number one on three different Billboard charts and cracked the top five overall. This is the singer's 22nd top 10 solo record. It's a remarkable chart- topping streak that started more than 56 years ago.
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are suing their former defense attorneys for $25 million. The couple say that their lawyers mishandled their case resulting in their 2022 convictions on bank fraud and tax evasion charges. Todd and Julie Chrisley served more than two years behind bars before being pardoned by President Trump last year.
Well next on CNN HEADLINE EXPRESS, fiery protests that started with a knife attack and an attempted murder charge. We have that story coming up.
And a pilot is accused of flying for years with a fake license. That and more on CNN HEADLINE EXPRESS.
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SMITH: Let's go around the globe to see what else is making headlines, beginning in Northern Ireland. That's where communities are on edge. Police there are calling for calm after protesters set fire to cars and home in Belfast. The unrest broke out when police charged a Sudanese man with attempted murder in connection with a knife attack that left another man seriously wounded. Anti-immigration sentiment has spread to other cities in the U.K., sparking smaller protests in Glasgow and London.
A former Air Canada pilot faces criminal charges after police say that he worked for years using a fake pilot's license. Investigators say that the man flew more than 900 domestic and international flights all while misrepresenting his qualifications. According to authorities he was licensed for commercial planes, just not planes carrying passengers.
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DEPUTY CHIEF NICK MILINOVICH, PEEL REGIONAL POLICE: This pilot had a 27-year career, and we are alleging that since 2009 has been flying for years misrepresenting himself and his credentials to his employer and regulatory officials using fraudulent licensing documents.
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SMITH: Authorities insist passenger safety was never compromised. The pilot retired before the regulatory and criminal investigation was launched.
Air Canada says the pilot was removed from duty once they learned that he didn't have the correct license.
Pope Leo will inaugurate and bless the newest tower of the Sagrada Familia, the modernist basilica in Barcelona, Spain. Construction began more than a century ago and the landmark has now become the world's tallest church as it nears completion.
Earlier, more than 40,000 people attended a vigil led by the pontiff at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium. The event combined prayer, music, and personal testimonies from young people.
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Now, this next video has been going viral on social media. It shows a competition in China where people have to eat food without being caught.
CNN's (INAUDIBLE) has more.
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Sneak eating in the classroom, a deja vu moment for almost every kid who grew up in China. It's now a viral competition. Eat quickly without getting caught by the judge or, in this case, a teacher walking around.
Eating in class has been one the strictest rules in Chinese schools and students who break it can face some humiliating consequences. But this competition allows some adults to relieve those thrilling childhood moments like they're still in school but without the embarrassment.
Wearing bib number two, contestant Paolo Li was the first to enter the field, radiating with confidence. But as competition was in full swing, he was caught. He was called out and forced to stop eating for a 30-second penalty -- enough time to lose entirely.
Contestant number eight finished first and was deemed the champion. Lee ended up ranking outside of the top five but promises a redemption next time.
PAOLI LI, CONTESTANT: (Speaking foreign language).
TEXT: I didn't play quite well today because honestly, I'm just still a bit sleepy. If I perform normally, to three shouldn't be a problem.
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SMITH: All right. Sign me up for the next one.
Still to come on CNN HEADLINE EXPRESS, a wild scene as a man leads police on a chase, crashes his car, jumps out, and starts shooting. What happened next is straight ahead.
Plus, the FDA is expanding a pet food recall. We've got the details on the other side of the break. Stay with us before you load up Fido's morning meal.
You're watching CNN HEADLINE EXPRESS.
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SMITH: Global oil prices are on the rise again after Iran said it launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. targets in the Middle East.
Maribel Aber has been tracking the latest there. Maribel, what do we know?
MARIBEL ABER, CNN CORRESPONDENT, MONEY MATTERS: Brad, global oil prices again back above $90 a barrel after escalating strikes between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. says it acted in self-defense after an American Apache helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday. Brent crude is once again trading above U.S. oil. And AAA puts the national average for a gallon of unleaded at about $4.15, down about a dime from last week.
The FDA is expanding a list of recalled pet food across nearly two dozen states. The product was also sold online. Officials say certain freeze-dried and frozen products made by Go Raw contain insufficient levels of critical nutrients. Over time pets could develop life- threatening conditions. The brands are Steve's Real Food and Quest and involve several flavors and batch numbers. Full recall details are on the FDA's website.
M&M's has dropped its newest peanut candy flavor, banana nut bread. It's part of the candymakers bakery collection sold exclusively through Kroger and affiliated chains. Other flavors include peanut butter cinnamon roll, lemon meringue pie, and cherry chocolate cupcake. Banana nut bread peanut M&M's are available on Kroger's website and in stores while they last.
Brad, I'm an OG with my M&M's. Maybe peanuts.
SMITH: Oh, yeah. Just the classics --
ABER: That's it.
SMITH: -- for me and I guess I do love the Reese's. Well, I mean, the peanut butter M&M's, I should say -- and some Reese's as well along the way -- the competitor.
ABER: Of course.
SMITH: Maribel Aber, thanks so much.
Let's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines across the country.
We start in California. That's where a police chase ended in a shootout in L.A. Police say that they tried stopping a driver for reckless driving in a possible stolen truck. The suspect then crashed and started running. And video shows him pulling out a gun and appearing to shoot at officers. Police fired back and shot him. At last check he was in critical condition at the hospital.
Also in California, take a look at this video. An SUV crashed into a laundromat. A person who was walking on the sidewalk was killed. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
And a man is now in custody after an hours-long standoff in Minneapolis. Deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant when they say they were met with gunfire. The suspect then ran inside a building and refused to surrender. Authorities believe that he had a rifle and possibly explosives. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
All right. And you've got to take a look at this one. In Louisiana an unexpected assist for law enforcement from an alligator. Police pulled over a suspect accused of impaired driving. The man is seen running off and jumping into a nearby swamp because I guess that's the natural thing to do. But he was not alone. A gator was in the swamp, and it attacked the man who then ran off again. Eventually police caught up with the guy who is facing DWI charges and injuries from the gator too.
And police in California are searching for someone who glued nearly 200 doors shut at a San Diego high school. Teachers and students couldn't even get inside the classrooms.
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CHRISTOPHER GUZMAN, STUDENT: I was walking in, right, and I looked and there was like all these teachers on the floor. They had these little -- I don't know what they were doing. They were like picking at the locks.
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SMITH: It sounds like a senior prank to me -- and it cost almost $70,000 in damage there. Police say that the suspect is seen on camera but it's not clear if they are a student.
And some lucky people in New Jersey are headed to the World Cup for free. More than 700 tickets will go to youth soccer clubs, families of deployed New Jersey National Guard members, health care workers, and other groups.
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ANDREW BURNETT, HACKENSACK MERIDIAN EMPLOYEE: And it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. It's an honor and I'm happy to be there to represent FIFA and to represent Hackensack. I wish everyone could get the opportunity. But hey, I'm going to be there celebrating for everybody, all right?
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SMITH: Andrew, enjoy the game and celebrate big time. The first game in New Jersey is Saturday.
That does it for CNN HEADLINE EXPRESS. I'm Brad Smith. "CNN THIS MORNING WITH AUDIE CORNISH" starts right now.
