CBS News presents a special program called "The Uplift: The American Dream" to celebrate the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary. The show features American stories, including one about the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics who became a Catholic priest.
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CBS News is airing a special called "The Uplift: The American Dream."
The program celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.
It highlights stories about American heroes and common pastimes.
One story features the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics.
The founder made a big life change to become a Catholic priest.
The special aims to showcase inspiring American stories.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Mississippi, was found dead on Horn Island after a Fourth of July outing with friends. A family-commissioned autopsy could not determine how he died, and official results are still pending.
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Nolan Wells disappeared after spending July 4 on Horn Island with friends.
His body was found in the water near Horn Island on July 6.
A state autopsy was done on July 7, but official results have not been released.
A second autopsy, paid for by Colin Kaepernick and done by Dr. Roger Mitchell, found red discoloration on the back of his head but could not determine the cause of death.
The body was decomposed, making it hard for medical examiners to find clear answers.
Wells’ friends said he stayed behind on the island to talk to a girl and planned to return later.
His family doubts he would have chosen to stay behind and wants a full investigation.
Local authorities, including the Coast Guard and National Park Service, helped search for Wells.
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President Donald Trump’s approach to Canada has caused tension between the two countries and harmed their close relationship. The article uses the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, as a symbol of the strong ties between the United States and Canada, highlighting how tariffs and hostile actions are damaging an important partnership.
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge links Detroit, USA, and Windsor, Canada, symbolizing close U.S.-Canada ties.
Gordie Howe was a Canadian hockey legend and Detroit Red Wings star, representing friendship between the two countries.
The United States and Canada share one of the world’s largest trade relationships, worth almost $1 trillion annually.
Many supply chains cross the U.S.-Canada border multiple times before goods reach customers.
Canada is the largest supplier of crude oil to the United States, providing about 60% of American crude oil imports.
Canadian companies rely on American consumers, investment, and technology; U.S. manufacturers rely on Canadian raw materials.
President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 50% on many Canadian products.
Despite close ties, trade disputes still occur, such as Canada’s agricultural supply management policies.
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Scientists have found a special group of cells in blood vessels that help immune cells called T cells find and attack cancer that has spread to the liver. These cells produce an enzyme called LPL, which helps guide T cells out of the bloodstream and into tumors, potentially improving cancer immunotherapy.
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Researchers studied cancers that spread to the liver, which are often hard to treat with immunotherapy.
A group of blood vessel lining cells, called endothelial cells, produce an enzyme named lipoprotein lipase (LPL).
These LPL-producing cells show tumor material on their surface, helping T cells identify and enter tumors.
Tumors with more LPL-producing cells had more T cells inside them.
In mouse models, increasing LPL in these cells led to more T cells entering tumors and shrinking the cancer.
Removing LPL weakened the immune response against the tumor.
The discovery challenges the idea that blood vessels in tumors block immune cells; instead, some blood vessel cells help immune cells gather.
Researchers plan to explore drugs that can increase LPL or mimic its effect to boost cancer immunotherapy in the future.
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A federal appeals court confirmed the conviction of Peter Navarro for contempt of Congress. The court decided that Navarro did not show that President Trump used executive privilege to stop him from testifying to the House committee investigating the January 6 attack.
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Peter Navarro is a former White House advisor.
He was convicted of contempt of Congress for not testifying before the House January 6 committee.
Navarro served a four-month prison sentence for this conviction.
The appeals court rejected Navarro's claim that President Trump had invoked executive privilege to block his testimony.
Executive privilege is a power that allows the President to keep some communications private.
The decision means Navarro’s conviction remains valid.
The case relates to the investigation of the January 6 Capitol attack.
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A British woman named Isabel Rose was sentenced to six years in prison in Hong Kong for blackmail and interfering with justice. She was found guilty of making a false rape claim against a British banker while visiting Hong Kong in early 2024.
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Isabel Rose, 26, from London, accused a British banker of rape after visiting Hong Kong in January 2024.
The banker was arrested but later released without charges.
Rose was then arrested, charged, and convicted of blackmail and perverting the course of justice.
The court found Rose tried to get £100,000 from the banker by making false claims.
WhatsApp messages between Rose and the banker were used as evidence in the trial.
Rose denied the charges, saying the rape occurred, but the court disagreed.
Judge Adriana Tse described Rose’s actions as cruel and said she abused the man’s kindness.
Rose was sentenced to five years for blackmail and three years for interfering with justice, with one year added consecutively.
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Five people have died in New York City due to a legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Upper East Side. The city has identified 82 cases and is working to clean and test cooling towers, believed to be the source of the bacteria causing the illness.
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Five people have died and 82 cases of legionnaires’ disease have been reported in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Eight patients are still in the hospital; 56 have been discharged.
No new cases were diagnosed in the last six days, but officials are still investigating.
The outbreak source is linked to legionella bacteria found in 34 cooling towers across 33 buildings.
All towers that tested positive have been cleaned and disinfected.
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by breathing in water mist with legionella bacteria.
The disease is not spread from person to person and can be treated with antibiotics, though it has a 10% death rate among those infected.
New York City officials are holding emergency hearings and continuing inspections to prevent future outbreaks.
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A heatwave in Europe during June caused major damage to grain crops, leading to a loss of about €2 billion for farmers and destroying 10 million tonnes of grain. This has reduced the expected harvest size for several countries and may cause higher food prices due to increased reliance on imports.
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The heatwave caused the hottest June on record in western Europe.
Grain crops affected include wheat, barley, maize, and oats.
The total grain harvest is now expected to be 9 million tonnes smaller than before the heatwave.
France lost 3.4 million tonnes of maize, costing about €891 million.
Hungary and Spain also saw major losses, with 2.4 million and 1.4 million tonnes lost, respectively.
Farmers in the UK and France reported severe damage and earlier crop harvesting due to dry and hot conditions.
The crop losses make Europe more dependent on grain imports, which could raise global food prices.
Severe droughts in parts of the US are also affecting global grain and meat supplies.
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The US is set to announce a deal with Saudi Arabia that would allow the country to enrich uranium for civilian nuclear use. This deal is part of a broader US strategy in the Middle East but has raised concerns about the risk of nuclear weapons development in the region.
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The US plans to help Saudi Arabia build a civilian nuclear program, including uranium enrichment.
The deal is expected to be announced officially by President Donald Trump's administration.
The agreement could include US companies building a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.
Some US lawmakers and Israeli officials worry the civilian program could lead to nuclear weapons development.
The deal will be submitted to the US Congress but does not require Congress’s approval to proceed.
Saudi Arabia wants to pursue a civilian nuclear program and sees it as their right.
The US also hopes this agreement will be part of a larger strategy, including Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel and a US defense pact.
The US previously signed a nuclear deal with the United Arab Emirates, but that country does not enrich uranium.
The deal comes amid ongoing tensions and conflict between the US and Iran in the region.
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Candidates supported by President Donald Trump are expected to win important races in the Arizona Republican primary elections. This projection comes from the Associated Press as reported by CBS News.
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President Trump endorsed several Republican candidates in Arizona.
These candidates are projected to win key primary election races.
The information comes from the Associated Press.
CBS News reported on this development.
The elections are part of the Arizona Republican primary process.
Winning these primaries can influence the general elections later on.
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Democratic members of the U.S. Senate and House have started an investigation into a recent Justice Department legal opinion that could make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions rather than providing care in their communities. The Democrats are asking the Justice Department to cancel the opinion and to disclose who helped write it.
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The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) released a legal opinion in June easing rules on institutionalizing people with mental illness.
This opinion challenges a 1999 Supreme Court ruling (Olmstead v. L.C.) that supports community-based care for people with disabilities instead of institutionalization.
More than 100 Democratic lawmakers signed a letter urging the Justice Department to rescind the opinion and explain who was involved in creating it.
The Olmstead ruling was based on the rights of two women with disabilities who were placed in institutions because their states didn’t provide needed home support.
The OLC opinion is not legally binding but could influence how federal agencies handle disability discrimination cases.
Reports suggest White House adviser Stephen Miller influenced the opinion, though officials deny this.
Until recently, the Justice Department worked with states to enforce the Olmstead ruling and promote community care.
Democrats also want to know if any outside groups, including those advocating for criminalizing homelessness, contributed to the legal opinion.
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An independent autopsy could not determine how 18-year-old Nolan Wells died. Wells had gone missing after a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, and his body was found two days later.
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Nolan Wells was 18 years old and from Mississippi.
He went missing after a boat trip to Horn Island on July 4.
His body was found on July 6 by a U.S. park ranger.
An independent autopsy was performed in Washington D.C.
The autopsy result said the cause of death is undetermined.
The investigation into his death is still ongoing.
The family’s attorney is Ben Crump.
The news about the autopsy was announced on a Wednesday.
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Norah O'Donnell has started a new podcast called "Healthful with Norah O'Donnell." On the podcast, she talks every week with experts about different topics related to women's health, such as mental health and fitness.
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The podcast is named "Healthful with Norah O'Donnell."
It focuses on providing reliable information about women's health.
Each episode features conversations with experts in health and wellness.
Topics include mental health, fitness, and other health-related issues.
Norah O'Donnell is the host of the podcast.
The podcast aims to help listeners make informed choices about their health.
"Healthful" is available to listen to on CBS News platforms.
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Severe weather caused tornadoes and record flooding across several states in the eastern US, including Kentucky and West Virginia. Emergency responders rescued people trapped by rising waters, and many areas faced power outages and widespread damage.
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Tornadoes and severe flooding hit Kentucky, West Virginia, and neighboring states on Tuesday night.
Floodwaters rose to historic levels, forcing rescues from attics and flooded vehicles.
Kentucky’s governor declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties.
Emergency crews used boats and cut roof holes to free trapped residents in West Virginia.
Multiple injuries and extensive property damage occurred, including destroyed bridges and homes.
Power outages affected tens of thousands in Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The weather threat was expected to move south to Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina by Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Bertha was approaching the Gulf Coast, expected to bring rain and winds to New Orleans and nearby areas.
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The article talks about the benefits of growing sugar kelp, a type of seaweed, in the ocean. It explains that sugar kelp farming can help improve health and protect the environment.
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Sugar kelp is a kind of seaweed farmed in the ocean.
Ocean farming of seaweed can provide health benefits when eaten.
Seaweed farming can help improve the environment by cleaning water and absorbing carbon.
The report is from 2018 and was presented by Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes.
Seaweed farming is a growing industry with potential positive impacts on both food and nature.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed his commander-in-chief following several days of protests. He appointed a new commander-in-chief and took action against an online retailer believed to support Russian military operations.
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President Zelenskyy fired Ukraine’s commander-in-chief after protests in the country.
A new commander-in-chief was appointed by Zelenskyy.
The protests occurred during a period of cabinet instability.
Ukraine targeted an online retailer it accused of helping Russian military logistics.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions related to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The change in military leadership happened amid political challenges in Ukraine.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Aidan Stretch.
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The House Administration Committee is holding a hearing to review the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History after a White House report criticized its leadership. The museum’s director defended the institution, saying the report does not fairly represent their work.
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The hearing is called "Oversight of the Smithsonian: Radical Revisionism at the National Museum of American History."
It is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT.
The hearing is live-streamed for public viewing.
The White House report described the museum’s leadership as radical activists who cannot be trusted.
Anthea M. Hartig, director of the museum, disagreed with the report and spoke at the hearing.
President Donald Trump is leading efforts to change how American cultural institutions tell the country's history.
These efforts include removing diversity, equity, and inclusion topics from museum stories.
Historians have expressed concern about changes to the historical narratives at federal cultural institutions.
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Senegal announced it will support Macky Sall for the job of Secretary-General of the United Nations. This decision came after Macky Sall met with Senegal’s current president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
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Senegal is backing Macky Sall for the UN Secretary-General position.
Macky Sall is a former president of Senegal.
The announcement was made in a press release on July 22, 2026.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the current president of Senegal.
Macky Sall had a meeting with President Faye shortly before the announcement.
The UN Secretary-General is the top official at the United Nations.
Senegal’s support is important for Macky Sall’s candidacy on the international stage.
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Northern Ireland’s economy minister plans to introduce a law that would require electricity companies to pay compensation to households that lose power during severe weather. This move aims to remove the current exemption that stops companies from making such payments during storms, though the independent regulator warns this could raise costs for all consumers.
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Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK without a compensation scheme for power outages caused by severe weather.
The electricity grid owner, NIE Networks, is currently exempt from meeting supply standards during bad weather.
After Storm Éowyn caused widespread power outages, local ministers wanted NIE Networks to pay compensation voluntarily, but the company refused.
The economy minister, Caomíhe Archibald, is working to remove the severe weather exemption so consumers can have legal compensation rights.
The independent Utility Regulator suggests it is better to invest money in strengthening the electricity network to withstand bad weather instead of paying compensation.
There is a concern that compensation costs might be added to all customers’ electricity bills, increasing their costs.
The minister plans to present detailed proposals before the next Northern Ireland Assembly election.
"Policy costs," which are parts of electricity bills that fund government policies like support for renewable energy, have been growing and do not depend on how much electricity consumers use.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a new bus fare cap in England, lowering fares to £2 per journey next year. This will be paid for by changing some international climate aid donations into loans, allowing the government to borrow more money but raising concerns about the impact on poor countries.
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The bus fare cap will drop from £3 to £2 per journey in England starting next year.
The funding for this comes mostly from switching international climate donations into repayable loans.
This change allows the government to borrow more money without breaking borrowing rules.
Experts warn that making climate finance loans instead of grants could increase debt for vulnerable countries.
The switch may reduce money available to the poorest countries, impacting their public services like health and education.
Critics say this strategy might harm the UK’s reputation as a global partner and could increase instability abroad.
The bus fare cap plan is part of Prime Minister Burnham’s efforts to ease the UK’s cost of living crisis.
The move is expected to cost over £500 million next year, with £400 million funded by changes to international aid.
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