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United Airlines is looking into an incident where a video shows one of its employees seemingly threatening to call ICE, the U.S. immigration agency, during a disagreement with a passenger in San Francisco last week. The airline is investigating what happened.
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The event took place last week in San Francisco.
A United Airlines employee and a passenger had a confrontation.
Video footage shows the employee appearing to threaten to call ICE.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. government agency.
United Airlines is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The situation was reported by CBS News and Kris Van Cleave.
The company has not yet shared the results of the investigation.
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Indian police detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition members during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home. The protest supported a youth movement that criticized problems in India’s exam system.
Key Facts
Rahul Gandhi is a leader of the Congress party in India.
Police detained him and other opposition figures at the protest.
The protest took place outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence.
The rally supported a youth-led movement focused on exam system failures.
The protest highlighted issues in India’s education and examination processes.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is encouraging members of Congress to approve the SAVE America Act before they take a monthlong break starting July 27. The act has caused some disagreement among lawmakers.
Key Facts
Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
He wants Congress to pass the SAVE America Act quickly.
Congress will go on a monthlong break starting July 27.
The SAVE America Act is a controversial bill, meaning it has both supporters and critics.
Passing the bill before the recess is a priority for Speaker Johnson.
CBS News reported on this development through correspondent Nikole Killion.
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Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old actress known for her role in the Godzilla vs Kong movies, died in a car crash in Maryland. Police said the crash involved one vehicle and that speeding was likely a factor.
Key Facts
Kaylee Hottle was 18 years old and an actress in the Godzilla vs Kong films.
She was deaf and played a character named Jia, a young orphan.
The crash happened in Frederick, Maryland.
Police believe excessive speed caused the single-car crash.
A 19-year-old driver was injured but not seriously.
Hottle's father confirmed her death in a video using American Sign Language.
The Texas School for the Deaf, where she studied, expressed sadness and asked for privacy.
Warner Bros, the film distributor, publicly paid tribute to her.
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China and Russia conducted joint naval drills near Japan, including a live-fire exercise inside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Japan protested the drills, which analysts see as a challenge to the U.S. and its allies in the Pacific region.
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A Chinese guided-missile destroyer fired machine guns about 100 miles southwest of Okinotori, Japan's southernmost island.
The flotilla included three other Chinese warships and a Russian frigate.
Japan filed a diplomatic protest with China over the exercises, citing potential danger to ships.
China and Russia have increased military cooperation since 2022, including joint submarine patrols.
Beijing dismissed Japan's concerns, accusing Japan of pushing for more military buildup.
The drills are seen as testing the limits of U.S.-aligned countries like Japan, which hosts about 55,000 American troops.
Experts say these exercises reflect China’s and Russia’s strategy to challenge U.S.-led regional security.
The drills complicate efforts by the U.S. and its allies to predict responses in potential conflicts, such as over Taiwan.
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President Donald Trump warned Canada that the United States may seek compensation for damages caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting into the U.S. He suggested that Canada should pay for the impact of the smoke on American communities.
Key Facts
President Trump addressed the issue of smoke from Canadian wildfires crossing into the U.S.
He indicated that the U.S. might ask Canada to pay for damages related to the smoke.
This is a new challenge in the relationship between the U.S. and Canada concerning environmental impacts.
The wildfires are occurring in Canada and produce large amounts of smoke affecting air quality in neighboring U.S. areas.
The matter involves cross-border environmental and health concerns due to wildfire smoke.
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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced that his country might not hold a presidential election next year. He aims to keep shared control of the government with his wife and co-president, Rosario Murillo.
Key Facts
President Ortega spoke at a rally for the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution.
He suggested there may be no presidential election in Nicaragua next year.
Ortega shares power with his wife, Rosario Murillo, who is also co-president.
The announcement points to continued joint rule by Ortega and Murillo.
The Sandinista revolution began 47 years ago and brought Ortega’s party to power.
Ortega has been a central political figure in Nicaragua for many years.
The move to possibly skip elections raises concerns about the country’s democracy.
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Rescue teams in Afghanistan are searching for survivors after flash floods hit the eastern Nuristan province, killing at least 23 people and leaving more than 100 missing. Weather experts warn that more heavy rains and floods could affect many parts of Afghanistan in the coming days.
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Flash floods struck Nuristan province in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, causing buildings to collapse.
At least 23 people died and over 100 remain missing following the floods.
Rescue crews are currently searching the rubble for survivors.
More floods and extreme weather are predicted in 10 out of 34 Afghan provinces.
Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to flooding due to climate change, weak infrastructure, deforestation, and decades of conflict.
Many homes in remote areas are made of mud, offering little protection against sudden floods.
Similar monsoon floods and landslides have caused deaths in neighboring Pakistan, India, and Nepal.
In 2024, flash floods in Afghanistan killed over 300 people, and earlier floods killed at least 110.
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Seventeen American service members have died since the start of the Iran war in February 2026. The latest deaths include two soldiers killed in an attack in Jordan and one who died in an accident in Iraq. President Donald Trump said the U.S. will respond strongly to these losses.
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The Iran war began in late February 2026 with the U.S. launching “Operation Epic Fury.”
Seventeen U.S. service members have died during the conflict so far.
Two soldiers, 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, died on July 17 during an attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
A third soldier went missing in Jordan but remains were later found and are still unidentified.
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton died on July 19 in Iraq during a controlled explosion of an unmanned aerial system.
Sgt. Swinton was promoted posthumously and will receive several military honors, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
President Trump vowed to punish Iran for the deaths of U.S. soldiers.
The U.S. military continues to investigate the circumstances around Sgt. Swinton’s death.
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New Jersey's governor said a software mistake caused about 6,600 non-US citizens to be registered to vote by accident. Fewer than 400 of these people actually voted in elections, even though non-citizens are not allowed to vote.
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A software error happened at New Jersey’s motor vehicle department.
The error took place between June 2023 and June 2024.
Around 6,600 non-US citizens were wrongly registered to vote.
Fewer than 400 non-citizens cast ballots because of this mistake.
The error affected people who said they were not citizens when applying for driver’s licenses.
Nineteen US states let non-citizens get driver’s licenses.
Non-citizens cannot vote in national elections.
President Donald Trump is promoting a law that would require proof of citizenship and ID to vote.
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Andy Burnham, the new Labour leader, made big changes to the party’s cabinet, removing or moving many people who worked under the last leader, Keir Starmer. Some of Starmer’s supporters feel the reshuffle was done with some punishment in mind, while others say it’s normal for a new leader to choose their own team.
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Andy Burnham replaced or demoted over half of the previous cabinet members in his first reshuffle.
Some allies of Keir Starmer believe the reshuffle showed signs of revenge against those loyal to him.
Certain ministers who quietly supported Starmer were removed or given less important roles.
Ministers who resigned in protest against Starmer were promoted by Burnham.
The reshuffle was handled by Burnham personally informing outgoing ministers about the changes.
Special advisers were given a chance to discuss their roles with Burnham’s deputy chief of staff.
There is concern about fewer women holding top government positions after the reshuffle.
Despite the tough changes, there is recognition that politics requires accepting such shifts and that Labour governments are rare chances to lead.
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More than 6,000 non-U.S. citizens were mistakenly registered to vote in New Jersey between June 2023 and June 2024 because of a software problem at the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Fewer than 400 of these people voted, according to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill.
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Over 6,000 non-citizens were wrongly registered to vote in New Jersey.
The error happened between June 2023 and June 2024.
A software issue at the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles caused the problem.
Fewer than 400 of the non-citizens who were registered actually voted.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced these details on a Tuesday.
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A federal appeals court denied President Biden's request to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter before he became president. The court said there is a strong public interest in making the material public, even though some parts will be edited to protect Biden's privacy.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled 2-1 to reject Biden’s attempt to stop the release of the recordings.
The interviews took place in 2016 and 2017 at Biden’s home and were for two memoirs he co-wrote.
Biden’s lawyers say the talks were private and personal and should remain confidential.
The recordings were obtained during a criminal investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents but no charges were filed.
Republicans in Congress have demanded access to the materials after the investigation ended without charges.
The Justice Department, under President Trump, had planned to release the recordings to Congress and a conservative group.
A veteran was arrested for reportedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire outside a federal building in Manhattan, New York City. The building houses several federal offices, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The FBI is investigating the incident.
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The incident happened outside a federal building in Manhattan, New York City.
The building contains offices for federal agencies like ICE.
A veteran is accused of setting off fireworks and starting a fire at the site.
The FBI is conducting the investigation.
The arrest followed the events near the federal building.
The news report was shared by CBS News correspondent Anna Schecter.
The incident was significant enough to be covered by national news outlets.
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The cast of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is touring across North America. ABC News reporter Sophie Flay shared updates about the tour on "Good Morning America" Pop News.
Key Facts
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is a show with a touring cast.
The tour is happening throughout North America.
Sophie Flay from ABC News reported on the tour.
The report was featured on "Good Morning America" Pop News.
The article mainly highlights entertainment news about the tour.
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A judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement between AI company Anthropic and authors whose works were used to train Anthropic’s AI. Most authors accepted the settlement, which offers about $3,000 per work, and the judge cut lawyers’ fees and awards to lead plaintiffs to keep payments fair.
Key Facts
The settlement ended the largest copyright class-action lawsuit ever certified.
About 95% of the class received notices; around 91% of authors and publishers filed claims.
Only 350 authors chose to opt out of the settlement.
The payout is roughly $3,000 per copyrighted work, four times higher than minimum legal damages.
Lawyers initially requested $300 million in fees but the judge reduced it to about $101 million (less than 7% of the settlement).
Lead plaintiffs’ service awards were lowered from $50,000 to $15,000 each.
The judge required lawyers to report actual fees after distributing funds and may reduce fees if less work was done.
If money remains after payouts, it may be redistributed to authors unless it’s not cost-effective.
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Italian police seized about 1,700 pounds of cocaine worth $286 million hidden inside banana containers at the port of Vado Ligure. The port is now under closer watch due to its use by drug traffickers to hide cocaine in shipments of bananas.
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Police found around 1,700 pounds (770 kg) of cocaine inside refrigerated banana containers from Ecuador.
The estimated street value of the cocaine is $286 million.
The seizure took place at the Vado Ligure port in northwest Italy.
This port has been targeted before for drug trafficking, leading to increased security and monitoring.
Cocaine hidden in banana shipments is a common method used by criminals in many countries.
Recent similar cocaine seizures in banana containers have occurred in the UK, Greece, Russia, Norway, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador.
The Vado Ligure port is a growing European trade hub, attracting criminal networks.
Police released video footage showing officers removing the drugs from the shipment.
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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is expanding its reach by partnering with local law enforcement agencies under a program called Section 287(g). This program allows local officers, with special training, to carry out certain immigration enforcement duties that usually belong to ICE agents. The number of local agencies involved has grown rapidly, giving ICE a much larger presence across many communities.
Key Facts
Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act allows local law enforcement to perform certain immigration enforcement tasks with federal approval.
ICE offers three types of agreements for local agencies: warrant service officer, jail enforcement, and task force.
The task force model grants local officers the broadest powers to arrest and enforce immigration laws in the community.
As of mid-2025, there are about 1,768 active local agencies involved in the 287(g) program with over 2,100 agreements signed.
Over 1,400 agencies have adopted the task force model, meaning many local officers can act like ICE agents during their regular duties.
The program has expanded quickly since President Trump’s current term began, growing from just 133 agencies to over 1,700.
The program’s growth means millions of Americans now live in areas with local law enforcement empowered to work with ICE.
Critics note that the expansion makes it harder for people to understand who is enforcing immigration laws and under what authority.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told US President Donald Trump that Lebanon’s main goal is to stop all fighting with Israel permanently. Aoun is in Washington to ask for US help in getting Israeli forces to leave southern Lebanon.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Aoun said Lebanon wants to end hostilities with Israel forever.
The statement followed a US-backed agreement framework.
Lebanon seeks US support for Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon.
The meeting focuses on improving peace efforts between Lebanon and Israel.
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The U.S. and Iran continue to attack each other near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. Despite ongoing military strikes and casualties, President Donald Trump's administration remains open to diplomatic talks, but no agreement has been reached so far.
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The U.S. and Iran are engaged in daily bombing near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is important because about one-fifth of the world's oil passes through it.
Iran has refused to ease its control over the shipping corridor.
President Trump has said Iran will face heavy consequences if it kills more American soldiers.
The Trump administration says it still wants diplomacy despite ongoing attacks.
Military strikes against Iran will continue until President Trump decides otherwise.
Experts say using airstrikes alone may not solve the conflict and sending ground troops is not popular.
Renewed attacks repeat earlier strikes that did not force Iran to back down.
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