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Nicolás Maduro, the ousted president of Venezuela, has a court hearing in New York federal court on Wednesday regarding charges of drug trafficking, terrorism, and weapons offenses. He and his wife, Cilia Flores, deny the charges and have been held in custody in the U.S. since their capture earlier this year.
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Maduro faces U.S. charges including narco-terrorism, cocaine trafficking, and illegal weapons offenses.
He and his wife were captured and brought to the U.S. by American forces.
Both have pleaded not guilty and Maduro calls himself a “prisoner of war.”
The charges involve using Venezuela’s government to help traffic cocaine into the U.S. with rebel groups from Colombia.
They are held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting trial.
The Wednesday hearing is a pretrial status conference to discuss legal procedures, not the trial itself.
Defense lawyers claim Maduro should have immunity as a head of state and that his capture was illegal.
Prosecutors plan to reject these claims and prepare for trial; no trial date is set yet.
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The FDA is investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness, but some earlier positive test results were incorrect. Dr. David Acheson, a medical and food safety expert, explained the situation on CBS News.
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Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by eating food or water contaminated with a parasite called Cyclospora.
The FDA is trying to find the source of the recent outbreak.
Some early test results for Cyclospora infection were false positives, meaning they showed the illness when it was not really there.
False positives can complicate and delay the investigation.
Dr. David Acheson has over 40 years of experience in medicine and food safety.
He discussed the implications of the false positive test results on CBS News.
The FDA continues its efforts to identify the cause and prevent further cases.
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The United States has carried out air strikes on Iran for 11 nights in a row. The Pentagon has asked for more money to support these military actions, as explained by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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The U.S. has conducted strikes on Iran for 11 consecutive nights.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke about the Pentagon’s request for additional funding.
The strikes are part of ongoing military operations involving the U.S. and Iran.
CBS News and the Washington Post have reported on these developments.
Experts are analyzing the potential impact and reasons behind the continued strikes.
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The US military confirmed a third service member died in an Iranian missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan. The total number of US deaths related to the ongoing conflict now stands at 18, with renewed fighting continuing between the US and Iran in the Middle East.
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Sgt Angel S Rampersad, 28, from New York, is identified as the third US soldier killed in the attack on a base in Jordan.
Two other soldiers killed in the Jordan attack are 1st Lt Tyler James Feehan, 25, from Hawaii, and Pvt Isabella Gonzales, 19, from Texas.
The soldiers died from Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, marking the first US troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war started.
Sgt Rampersad and Pvt Gonzales served in the 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command based in Germany.
Another US soldier, Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton from North Carolina, died in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone.
The US and Iran have exchanged multiple strikes for ten days, affecting US allies and killing civilians in the region.
Iranian officials report at least 50 killed and over 500 wounded from recent US strikes.
The conflict has damaged civilian infrastructure and impacted workers in Gulf countries, Israel, and Lebanon.
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Scientists have proposed a plan to protect Earth from powerful solar storms that could damage power grids. Their idea involves launching a group of satellites called StormWall to shield the planet from the storm’s effects.
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Solar storms can cause serious damage to electrical power systems on Earth.
A team of scientists designed a satellite system called StormWall.
StormWall would be a group (constellation) of satellites working together.
The purpose of StormWall is to block or reduce the impact of solar storms.
Brian Walsh is one of the scientists helping design StormWall.
The project is still in the proposal and development stage.
Protecting power grids is important because outages can disrupt daily life and services.
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Voters in Arizona went to the polls on Tuesday to participate in primary elections. These races will help decide who will represent their parties in the general election later this year.
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The election took place in Arizona on Tuesday.
Voters were selecting candidates for various primary races.
Primary elections determine party nominees for the general election.
The results will influence the November elections in Arizona.
CBS News covered the voting process and results.
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More than 4,100 people in the U.S. have been infected with a stomach illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite. The CDC reports 308 hospitalizations across 41 states, with no deaths, and linked many cases to contaminated lettuce from a U.S. company that imports from Mexico.
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Over 4,100 Cyclospora infection cases have been reported in the U.S. so far.
308 people have been hospitalized due to the illness in 41 states.
No deaths have been reported from this outbreak.
Symptoms appear about a week after exposure and include frequent diarrhea lasting weeks.
The CDC is reviewing 7,400 more suspected cases, and the total number may grow.
Many infections have been linked to contaminated lettuce, particularly iceberg lettuce from a U.S. company called Taylor Farms.
Taylor Farms recalled Mexican-grown lettuce on July 17 after investigations.
Mexican health officials say there is no proof the outbreak started in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, despite U.S. agency investigations.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave conflicting reports about testing positive for the parasite but continues to investigate Taylor Farms' Mexican supply chain as a likely source.
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President Trump mentioned Pickaxe Mountain in Iran as a possible target for a military strike. This location is said to be a secure site involved in nuclear activities.
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Pickaxe Mountain is in Iran.
It is described as a secure facility.
The site is reportedly connected to nuclear work.
President Trump threatened to attack this location.
The information was discussed in a CBS News report.
Aaron MacLean, a national security analyst, provided details on the topic.
The mention occurred on a Tuesday.
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President Donald Trump has approved a new nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that may allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear program. The deal could last 30 years and involve U.S. companies in Saudi Arabia’s nuclear development.
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The agreement was approved by President Trump but has not yet been formally announced.
It could allow Saudi Arabia to build a uranium enrichment facility.
The deal is expected to include involvement of U.S. firms in developing the nuclear program.
Uranium enrichment can be used for civilian energy but also increases the risk of nuclear weapons development.
Both President Trump and President Biden previously sought nuclear agreements with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has a defense pact with Pakistan, which has offered to share its nuclear program if needed.
Experts say uranium enrichment is an important step toward weapons but not the only step required.
The United Arab Emirates signed a U.S. nuclear deal without uranium enrichment, seen as a safer model.
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A population scientist warns that the United States may have a big shortage of workers in the next 10 to 15 years. This shortage could affect many industries as fewer people will be available to work.
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The U.S. is expected to face a serious labor shortage within 10 to 15 years.
The warning comes from a leading expert in population studies.
A labor shortage means there will not be enough workers to fill jobs.
This could affect many different types of jobs and industries across the country.
The shortage is linked to changes in population growth and demographics.
The report was discussed on CBS News by reporter Megan Cerullo.
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A hearing started in Los Angeles for the singer known as D4vd. He faces murder and other serious charges related to the death and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl.
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The hearing began on a Tuesday in Los Angeles.
The singer is known by the stage name D4vd.
He is charged with murder and additional felony crimes.
The victim was a 14-year-old girl.
The case involves death and dismemberment of the victim.
The hearing is expected to last several days.
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Weeks after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, many families are still looking through the ruins of their homes. The earthquakes measured magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, causing over 5,200 deaths and leaving more than 50,000 people missing according to the United Nations.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
The disasters happened weeks ago but people still search through destroyed homes.
At least 5,278 people have died because of the earthquakes.
The United Nations reports more than 50,000 people are missing.
Families continue to deal with the damage and loss caused by the earthquakes.
Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing in the affected areas.
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Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister of the UK, said he is not currently planning to raise the tax-free personal allowance, which has been frozen at £12,570 since 2021. He acknowledges the issue but explained that changes would be costly and difficult, given the country’s financial situation.
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The tax-free personal allowance in the UK is £12,570 and has not increased since 2021.
More people are paying income tax because the threshold has stayed the same while earnings have risen.
Burnham heard concerns about the personal allowance during recent campaigning but says changes are not part of his initial cost of living plan.
Increasing the personal allowance could cost the government around £8.5 to £9 billion a year.
Burnham’s government has promised not to raise income tax rates in the 2024 manifesto.
A new VAT cut on household electricity bills will start on 1 October, saving households about £45 a year.
The cost of this electricity bill VAT cut will be partly covered by scrapping a digital ID program, though some disagreement exists on funding details.
Additional measures to help with cost of living, like lowering bus fares outside London, are expected soon.
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President Donald Trump announced a plan to impose tariffs on imported generic pharmaceutical drugs starting in August 2028. The tariffs will gradually increase from 0% to 100% and then to 200% to encourage more drug production within the United States.
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From August 1, 2026, imported generic drugs will have a 0% tariff for two years.
After two years, the tariff will rise to 100% for one year and then increase to 200% afterward.
The goal is to bring generic drug manufacturing back to the US.
President Trump wants companies to build factories and equipment in the US or face tariffs.
This tariff applies only to generic drugs, not patented, branded, or new drugs.
More than 90% of medicines sold in the US are generic drugs, according to the FDA.
Last year, major drug companies made deals to avoid tariffs on some branded drugs.
In April, Trump signed an order for 100% tariffs on branded drugs unless companies agree to price controls or domestic production.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment from Rep. Andy Biggs that would reduce the defense budget by 0.5% if the Pentagon fails an audit. This measure is part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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The amendment was introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs from Arizona.
It was approved by a voice vote in the House.
The amendment is included in the yearly National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
If any part of the Pentagon does not pass an audit, the defense budget will be cut by 0.5%.
The Pentagon audit is meant to check the department’s financial management and performance.
The purpose is to encourage better financial accountability in the defense department.
The amendment creates a financial penalty tied to the Pentagon’s audit results.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine spoke to a Senate panel asking for $67 billion more to support the U.S. military efforts against Iran. The hearing focused on the need for extra funding to continue the war with Iran.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine also testified at the hearing.
They requested an additional $67 billion for military operations.
The funding is intended to support the war against Iran.
The hearing took place on a Tuesday before a Senate panel.
CBS News reported on the event through correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
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A 19-year-old named Quinn Brown bought a 1972 NBA Finals Lakers jacket at a Goodwill store for just over $3. This jacket, worn by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain, sold for almost $100,000 online.
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Quinn Brown is 19 years old and likes selling items online.
He found the Lakers jacket from the 1972 NBA Finals at a Goodwill store.
The jacket originally belonged to Wilt Chamberlain, a famous basketball player.
Brown bought the jacket for just over $3.
He later sold the jacket for close to $100,000.
The jacket is considered valuable because of its age and connection to NBA history.
This story was reported by CBS News.
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A federal appeals court reversed an order that had allowed Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian student activist, to be released from detention. This decision may lead to his re-arrest as the government continues efforts to deport him for his activism and criticism of Israel.
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The second US circuit court of appeals in New York overturned a lower court’s release order for Mohsen Mahdawi.
Mahdawi is a student activist who was arrested during a citizenship interview in 2025.
The government, under President Trump’s administration, is working to deport Mahdawi for his protests and criticism of Israel.
The appeals court said the lower judge acted beyond authority by interfering before immigration courts handled the case fully.
The court has not decided whether Mahdawi was unfairly targeted; he must use the immigration courts first.
Mahdawi was born in a refugee camp in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and became a legal US resident in 2015.
The American Civil Liberties Union represents Mahdawi and says he cannot be deported while appeals continue.
A separate court ruling is expected soon for another student detained under similar circumstances.
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Senator Jon Ossoff debated with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about claims that the U.S. military won a major victory in Iran. Ossoff questioned Hegseth's statement that Operation Epic Fury made Iran’s military unable to fight for years.
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Sen. Jon Ossoff is a Democratic senator from Georgia.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed the U.S. had an “overwhelming victory” in Operation Epic Fury.
Hegseth said Iran’s military would be “combat ineffective for years.”
Ossoff challenged these claims during a discussion on Tuesday.
The debate focused on the accuracy of the U.S. military’s success in Iran.
Operation Epic Fury refers to a U.S. military action involving Iran.
The disagreement highlights differing views on the outcome of U.S. operations in Iran.
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Jenitar Na'amoana and her husband had an unusual pregnancy, giving birth to four identical daughters. The babies were born early but healthy, and their case is very rare because all four share the same DNA from one fertilized egg that split four ways.
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Jenitar Na'amoana and her husband have four identical daughters born naturally.
The babies were born at 28 weeks and 4 days.
The pregnancy is extremely rare, happening about once in 15 million births.
All four daughters share identical DNA because one fertilized egg split into four embryos.
The hospital doctor said the birth of four healthy babies is incredible.
A family in Dallas also had naturally conceived identical quadruplets in 2020.
The Dallas mother advised parents of quadruplets to keep a sleep schedule and for the mother to take good care of herself.
The Na'amoana family hopes their daughters grow up healthy and reach normal milestones.
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